micki
@simplymicki.bsky.social
Books / TV / Films / Music
Tolkien / Christie / Austen
Star Wars / Star Trek
70s, 80s, 90s Pop Culture
Nostalgia / Retro Stuff
Peanuts / Calvin and Hobbes
Anglophile / Britophile
#TCMParty #GPB #PBS
Tolkien / Christie / Austen
Star Wars / Star Trek
70s, 80s, 90s Pop Culture
Nostalgia / Retro Stuff
Peanuts / Calvin and Hobbes
Anglophile / Britophile
#TCMParty #GPB #PBS
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micki
@simplymicki.bsky.social
· Feb 22
🙃 (Hostile Government Takeover song from TikTok)
YouTube video by A Gift From Todd
youtube.com
We *are* in the middle of a hostile government takeover.
Pinning this to remind myself that a bit of levity can be true, necessary, and also a bop.
#HostileGovernmentTakeover
Thanks, @agiftfromtodd.bsky.social!
Pinning this to remind myself that a bit of levity can be true, necessary, and also a bop.
#HostileGovernmentTakeover
Thanks, @agiftfromtodd.bsky.social!
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Last year we launched our campaign for Governor because I deeply believe we deserve better. And, now is the time to be brave.
Our first public deadline is in just two hours. Can you make a pledge before midnight? 👇🏻
Our first public deadline is in just two hours. Can you make a pledge before midnight? 👇🏻
February 1, 2026 at 3:06 AM
Last year we launched our campaign for Governor because I deeply believe we deserve better. And, now is the time to be brave.
Our first public deadline is in just two hours. Can you make a pledge before midnight? 👇🏻
Our first public deadline is in just two hours. Can you make a pledge before midnight? 👇🏻
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NEW: A Texas county medical examiner found that Geraldo Lunas Campos was choked to death by a guard while he was held in ICE custody earlier this month.
Geraldo is the sixth person to die in ICE detention this year.
Geraldo is the sixth person to die in ICE detention this year.
January 26, 2026 at 6:39 PM
NEW: A Texas county medical examiner found that Geraldo Lunas Campos was choked to death by a guard while he was held in ICE custody earlier this month.
Geraldo is the sixth person to die in ICE detention this year.
Geraldo is the sixth person to die in ICE detention this year.
Was just on Instagram. A lot of Instagram stories (temporary, disappear after 24hrs) but EVEN THEN a lot of "No matter where you fall on the political spectrum..."
Automatic unfollow. Cowards. Condemn what's happening with your whole chest or don't bother.
Automatic unfollow. Cowards. Condemn what's happening with your whole chest or don't bother.
January 26, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Was just on Instagram. A lot of Instagram stories (temporary, disappear after 24hrs) but EVEN THEN a lot of "No matter where you fall on the political spectrum..."
Automatic unfollow. Cowards. Condemn what's happening with your whole chest or don't bother.
Automatic unfollow. Cowards. Condemn what's happening with your whole chest or don't bother.
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Anytime I see numbers showing that Asian people are less underwater than others, I wish we were actually fucking teaching the history of Asian people in this country.
Instead, maybe people are told that Chinese laborers built the railroads in the mid-1800s and then... like, nothing at all.
Instead, maybe people are told that Chinese laborers built the railroads in the mid-1800s and then... like, nothing at all.
January 22, 2026 at 4:38 PM
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I wrote about my experiences being sexually exploited as a child, and what we need to do to make sure AI doesn’t make that a reality for millions of children.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
My picture was used in child abuse images. AI is putting others through my nightmare | Mara Wilson
I was a child actor, exploited by strangers on the internet. Now millions of children face the same danger
www.theguardian.com
January 18, 2026 at 2:20 AM
I wrote about my experiences being sexually exploited as a child, and what we need to do to make sure AI doesn’t make that a reality for millions of children.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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There are places where Trump, as president, has broad freedom of action. And there are places where Trump, as president, has been able to act unilaterally because the main point of opposition, Congress (and SCOTUS), support his program. (1/?)
January 16, 2026 at 1:22 AM
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Friends, Claudette Colvin—the 15-year-old who refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus in March 1955 & joined the federal case against bus segregation that went to the Supreme Court — died today at age 86. But there are lots of myths and mis-impressions about her. A short corrective thread:
January 14, 2026 at 1:27 AM
Friends, Claudette Colvin—the 15-year-old who refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus in March 1955 & joined the federal case against bus segregation that went to the Supreme Court — died today at age 86. But there are lots of myths and mis-impressions about her. A short corrective thread:
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they believe in their hearts that they were born masters and the rest of us are their slaves
January 13, 2026 at 7:19 PM
they believe in their hearts that they were born masters and the rest of us are their slaves
Did he recently watch #SchoolhouseRock or something? 😂
He's constantly sharing words or concepts like he's a preschooler.
"THING. Thing, like a building or a casino."
"It’s such an old-fashioned term but a beautiful term: GROCERIES. It sort of says a bag with different things in it."
He's constantly sharing words or concepts like he's a preschooler.
"THING. Thing, like a building or a casino."
"It’s such an old-fashioned term but a beautiful term: GROCERIES. It sort of says a bag with different things in it."
January 13, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Did he recently watch #SchoolhouseRock or something? 😂
He's constantly sharing words or concepts like he's a preschooler.
"THING. Thing, like a building or a casino."
"It’s such an old-fashioned term but a beautiful term: GROCERIES. It sort of says a bag with different things in it."
He's constantly sharing words or concepts like he's a preschooler.
"THING. Thing, like a building or a casino."
"It’s such an old-fashioned term but a beautiful term: GROCERIES. It sort of says a bag with different things in it."
I love Libby, but I want to read content from human beings not generative AI.
If you feel the same, take their survey and tell them what you think.
#BookSky 📚
#libraries
#books
#reading
If you feel the same, take their survey and tell them what you think.
#BookSky 📚
#libraries
#books
#reading
Hey y’all: if you use Libby and you hate them allowing generative AI content and incorporating it in other ways you can go to your profile, scroll down to “help and support”, and take a survey to tell them that you hate it
Our official policy provides clarity on our AI usage and the broader impact of AI on the book industry as a whole. Read OverDrive's full policy here: https://bit.ly/4be33jB
January 13, 2026 at 2:39 PM
I love Libby, but I want to read content from human beings not generative AI.
If you feel the same, take their survey and tell them what you think.
#BookSky 📚
#libraries
#books
#reading
If you feel the same, take their survey and tell them what you think.
#BookSky 📚
#libraries
#books
#reading
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Pope Leo in State of the World address: “War is back in vogue and a zeal for war is spreading. The principle established after the Second World War, which prohibited nations from using force to violate the borders of others, has been completely undermined.” www.vatican.va/content/leo-...
January 9, 2026 at 11:09 AM
Pope Leo in State of the World address: “War is back in vogue and a zeal for war is spreading. The principle established after the Second World War, which prohibited nations from using force to violate the borders of others, has been completely undermined.” www.vatican.va/content/leo-...
This is so sad. I really enjoyed Chef Simone's energy on America's Test Kitchen.
#ElleSimone
#ChefElleSimone
#ATK
#ElleSimone
#ChefElleSimone
#ATK
Elle Simone Scott, a chef, food stylist, and cookbook author who was the first Black woman to join the cast of “America’s Test Kitchen,” has died.
Elle Simone Scott, culinary trailblazer, has died - The Boston Globe
Scott was diagnosed with ovarian cancer shortly after she started working at America’s Test Kitchen and became an advocate and educator, working to increase awareness of the disease.
trib.al
January 8, 2026 at 6:28 AM
This is so sad. I really enjoyed Chef Simone's energy on America's Test Kitchen.
#ElleSimone
#ChefElleSimone
#ATK
#ElleSimone
#ChefElleSimone
#ATK
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On this day in 1987, the first episode of "Inspector Morse" with John Thaw was broadcast. artandhue.com/cops
January 6, 2026 at 11:01 AM
On this day in 1987, the first episode of "Inspector Morse" with John Thaw was broadcast. artandhue.com/cops
get-the-picture
Go to AFI.com/get-the-picture to play Get the Picture!
www.afi.com
January 5, 2026 at 6:57 PM
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Turning Jesus into an Ayn Rand libertarian lunatic is the greatest trick the devil ever pulled.
January 3, 2026 at 12:16 AM
Turning Jesus into an Ayn Rand libertarian lunatic is the greatest trick the devil ever pulled.
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As fine an actor as he was, Isiah was an even better spirit and the greatest gentleman.
‘The Wire’ actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. dies at 71
"The Wire" actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. died on Tuesday at age 71.
www.thebanner.com
December 31, 2025 at 1:27 AM
As fine an actor as he was, Isiah was an even better spirit and the greatest gentleman.
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Just in case anyone would like to help them out: dovadance.org/support/
December 30, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Just in case anyone would like to help them out: dovadance.org/support/
Good news, someone ripped my video and put it on the Internet Archive. If you're having trouble downloading from Filemail, here it is:
archive.org/details/60mi...
archive.org/details/60mi...
Pulled 60 Minutes segment on CECOT : CBS : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
This is a screen recording of a 60 Minutes segment about the Centro de Confinamiento del Terrorismo (CECOT) prison in El Salvador, which was intended to be...
archive.org
December 23, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Also, you can tell that Bari Weiss is a Real Reporter™ because she "tracked down" phone numbers for a couple of White House guys who are already on everyone else's speed dial
December 23, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Also, you can tell that Bari Weiss is a Real Reporter™ because she "tracked down" phone numbers for a couple of White House guys who are already on everyone else's speed dial
Sadly, Chris Rea has passed away. This song is always in heavy rotation (my '70s soft rock playlist is a favorite), but I'm not familiar with his other work. However, the outpouring of love on social media is giving me quite the list of music to remedy that. Rest in peace. ❤️
#MusicSky
#MusicSky
Chris Rea - Fool If You Think Its Over (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Chris Rea
youtu.be
December 22, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Sadly, Chris Rea has passed away. This song is always in heavy rotation (my '70s soft rock playlist is a favorite), but I'm not familiar with his other work. However, the outpouring of love on social media is giving me quite the list of music to remedy that. Rest in peace. ❤️
#MusicSky
#MusicSky
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You can find my dad's online shop here (there are still a few Bridget postcard sets there, I think): michaelcoxmoredaysthansausages.bigcartel.com
Michael Cox (More days than sausages)
Original artwork - children's book illustrations - humorous original artwork - children's books signed by the author (i.e. me!)
michaelcoxmoredaysthansausages.bigcartel.com
December 20, 2025 at 10:50 AM
You can find my dad's online shop here (there are still a few Bridget postcard sets there, I think): michaelcoxmoredaysthansausages.bigcartel.com
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THREAD.
My parents' cat Bridget vanished. As the weeks dragged on they became ever more worried, so to distract himself my dad began to paint Bridget's adventures, imagining her travelling through time and popping up at some of art & music's most important moments.
I've collected his work here...
My parents' cat Bridget vanished. As the weeks dragged on they became ever more worried, so to distract himself my dad began to paint Bridget's adventures, imagining her travelling through time and popping up at some of art & music's most important moments.
I've collected his work here...
December 20, 2025 at 9:21 AM
THREAD.
My parents' cat Bridget vanished. As the weeks dragged on they became ever more worried, so to distract himself my dad began to paint Bridget's adventures, imagining her travelling through time and popping up at some of art & music's most important moments.
I've collected his work here...
My parents' cat Bridget vanished. As the weeks dragged on they became ever more worried, so to distract himself my dad began to paint Bridget's adventures, imagining her travelling through time and popping up at some of art & music's most important moments.
I've collected his work here...
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Virginia Heffernan wrote this shortly after the 2016 election and it still holds true
December 16, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Virginia Heffernan wrote this shortly after the 2016 election and it still holds true
I know that horrific things happen every day of every year in some part of the world. And maybe it's the 24 hour news cycle or being online too much, but this has been an awful, awful weekend.
December 15, 2025 at 4:08 AM
I know that horrific things happen every day of every year in some part of the world. And maybe it's the 24 hour news cycle or being online too much, but this has been an awful, awful weekend.
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This morning, Disney announced a deal with OpenAI. Read more about the WGAW’s advocacy against the theft and exploitation of writers’ works by AI models: www.wga.org/contracts/kn...
December 11, 2025 at 8:57 PM
This morning, Disney announced a deal with OpenAI. Read more about the WGAW’s advocacy against the theft and exploitation of writers’ works by AI models: www.wga.org/contracts/kn...