Rain
@simplyrain.bsky.social
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Rain
@simplyrain.bsky.social
· Apr 23
I love when new people follow me after I do a chat & then they are like, "WOAH! I didn't sign-up for THIS much Rain!" 🤣🤣🤣
Standard Disclaimer: This is my PERSONAL account.
I dump my life here--work, home, brain, politics--good, bad, & ugly.
I am happy to have you here, but I get it if I too much!
I dump my life here--work, home, brain, politics--good, bad, & ugly.
I am happy to have you here, but I get it if I too much!
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Effin' Birds once again captures the zeitgeist
January 8, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Effin' Birds once again captures the zeitgeist
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Redistricting foe Sen. Greg Walker changes mind, says he'll seek reelection
Redistricting foe Sen. Greg Walker changes mind, says he'll seek reelection • Indiana Capital Chronicle
Republican Sen. Greg Walker is reversing his decision to retire from the Indiana Legislature, citing the political turmoil from the congressional redistricting debate.
indianacapitalchronicle.com
January 8, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Redistricting foe Sen. Greg Walker changes mind, says he'll seek reelection
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In case you don’t have a nearby comics shop, I’m now taking pre-orders for signed copies of THE TWILIGHT ZONE issue 4, direct from me. I’ll send em out as soon as my copies arrive, and it’ll be in comics shops on Feb. 4th!
Order from me here: www.seemybrotherdance.org/shop
Order from me here: www.seemybrotherdance.org/shop
January 8, 2026 at 1:37 PM
In case you don’t have a nearby comics shop, I’m now taking pre-orders for signed copies of THE TWILIGHT ZONE issue 4, direct from me. I’ll send em out as soon as my copies arrive, and it’ll be in comics shops on Feb. 4th!
Order from me here: www.seemybrotherdance.org/shop
Order from me here: www.seemybrotherdance.org/shop
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Some good news, if you need it:
The city council of Franklin NC has voted to return an important Cherokee mound to the EBCI. "Noquisiyi ("star place") is part of a series of earthen mounds.. the heart of the Cherokee civilization" wlos.com/news/local/t...
The city council of Franklin NC has voted to return an important Cherokee mound to the EBCI. "Noquisiyi ("star place") is part of a series of earthen mounds.. the heart of the Cherokee civilization" wlos.com/news/local/t...
A town in western North Carolina is returning land to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
An important cultural site is close to being returned to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians after a city council in North Carolina voted to return the land.
wlos.com
January 8, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Some good news, if you need it:
The city council of Franklin NC has voted to return an important Cherokee mound to the EBCI. "Noquisiyi ("star place") is part of a series of earthen mounds.. the heart of the Cherokee civilization" wlos.com/news/local/t...
The city council of Franklin NC has voted to return an important Cherokee mound to the EBCI. "Noquisiyi ("star place") is part of a series of earthen mounds.. the heart of the Cherokee civilization" wlos.com/news/local/t...
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I rarely get to share stories about libraries having their budgets INCREASED but today there's one. LaGrange Library (GA) is going to see upwards of $70,000 in additional funding. Their budget's been flat for five years: www.lagrangenews.com/news/update-...
UPDATE: County agrees to upwards of $70,000 in additional funding for ...
Troup County backs LaGrange Memorial Library with up to $70K more to restore pre-COVID hours, expand outreach and support literacy efforts.
www.lagrangenews.com
January 8, 2026 at 1:42 PM
I rarely get to share stories about libraries having their budgets INCREASED but today there's one. LaGrange Library (GA) is going to see upwards of $70,000 in additional funding. Their budget's been flat for five years: www.lagrangenews.com/news/update-...
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"I’m a Wyoming teenager, and legislators are trying to ban the book I’m reading"
www.wyomingnews.com/opinion/gues...
www.wyomingnews.com/opinion/gues...
Silvester: I’m a Wyoming teenager, and legislators are trying to ban the book I’m reading
The Wyoming Legislature is trying to ban one of my favorite books, “Julie of the Wolves,” and many others to keep them off the shelves of public and school libraries.
www.wyomingnews.com
January 8, 2026 at 1:24 PM
"I’m a Wyoming teenager, and legislators are trying to ban the book I’m reading"
www.wyomingnews.com/opinion/gues...
www.wyomingnews.com/opinion/gues...
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The irony of this attorney warning people about posting on social media, after telling me to “grow thicker skin” when his other client defamed me online. Feels like an SNL cold open.
January 8, 2026 at 1:25 PM
The irony of this attorney warning people about posting on social media, after telling me to “grow thicker skin” when his other client defamed me online. Feels like an SNL cold open.
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"Today, the New Hampshire House of Representatives voted 181-157 in support of SB 33 as amended, a chilling bill that goes beyond banning books to also censor web pages, videos, artwork, performances, and other school materials. "
NH genital obsessed party.
www.everylibrary.org/nh_house_pas...
NH genital obsessed party.
www.everylibrary.org/nh_house_pas...
New Hampshire House Passes SB33 - Another Book Ban Bill
www.everylibrary.org
January 8, 2026 at 1:32 PM
"Today, the New Hampshire House of Representatives voted 181-157 in support of SB 33 as amended, a chilling bill that goes beyond banning books to also censor web pages, videos, artwork, performances, and other school materials. "
NH genital obsessed party.
www.everylibrary.org/nh_house_pas...
NH genital obsessed party.
www.everylibrary.org/nh_house_pas...
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Good morning. I'd like to invite anyone who is interested to make a small gesture of kindness today. It's up to you to decide what that can be. The key is for you to act on the idea. With so much out of our control, we can choose how to be with each other today and every day.
January 8, 2026 at 11:36 AM
Good morning. I'd like to invite anyone who is interested to make a small gesture of kindness today. It's up to you to decide what that can be. The key is for you to act on the idea. With so much out of our control, we can choose how to be with each other today and every day.
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Today’s poem-a-day by @infullvelvet.bsky.social had me cheering and weeping throughout.
“Cleverness I know can feel exclusive
but here I lean into my friends’ literacies,
their wisdoms my shelter.”
poets.org/poem/queer-t...
“Cleverness I know can feel exclusive
but here I lean into my friends’ literacies,
their wisdoms my shelter.”
poets.org/poem/queer-t...
Queer Trivia Night
A friend on a rival team confesses / they’ve always been into it.
poets.org
January 8, 2026 at 11:58 AM
Today’s poem-a-day by @infullvelvet.bsky.social had me cheering and weeping throughout.
“Cleverness I know can feel exclusive
but here I lean into my friends’ literacies,
their wisdoms my shelter.”
poets.org/poem/queer-t...
“Cleverness I know can feel exclusive
but here I lean into my friends’ literacies,
their wisdoms my shelter.”
poets.org/poem/queer-t...
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The Trump Administration, which claims to care about free speech, has just withdrawn the US from:
-a multilateral organization that counters adversarial hybrid threats, among them disinformation
-a coalition of 42 govts "working to advance free expression" online
along with 64 other intl orgs.
-a multilateral organization that counters adversarial hybrid threats, among them disinformation
-a coalition of 42 govts "working to advance free expression" online
along with 64 other intl orgs.
January 8, 2026 at 11:55 AM
The Trump Administration, which claims to care about free speech, has just withdrawn the US from:
-a multilateral organization that counters adversarial hybrid threats, among them disinformation
-a coalition of 42 govts "working to advance free expression" online
along with 64 other intl orgs.
-a multilateral organization that counters adversarial hybrid threats, among them disinformation
-a coalition of 42 govts "working to advance free expression" online
along with 64 other intl orgs.
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For those wondering what Mamdani's quote, "For too long, those fluent in the good grammar of civility have deployed decorum to mask agendas of cruelty," was in reference to...
January 7, 2026 at 11:46 PM
For those wondering what Mamdani's quote, "For too long, those fluent in the good grammar of civility have deployed decorum to mask agendas of cruelty," was in reference to...
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X is currently the world's most popular child porn site, that anyone can access. Seems bad.
January 8, 2026 at 9:11 AM
X is currently the world's most popular child porn site, that anyone can access. Seems bad.
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And our legislators all use it. Ask them to STOP.
X is currently the world's most popular child porn site, that anyone can access. Seems bad.
January 8, 2026 at 10:31 AM
And our legislators all use it. Ask them to STOP.
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The end result is journalists who do want to say hard truths bluntly either learn to shut up (because journalism jobs are scarce) or they leave.
And you're never going to see the byline of someone who refused to capitulate on a story like that.
Internal opposition inherently becomes invisible.
And you're never going to see the byline of someone who refused to capitulate on a story like that.
Internal opposition inherently becomes invisible.
January 8, 2026 at 3:59 AM
The end result is journalists who do want to say hard truths bluntly either learn to shut up (because journalism jobs are scarce) or they leave.
And you're never going to see the byline of someone who refused to capitulate on a story like that.
Internal opposition inherently becomes invisible.
And you're never going to see the byline of someone who refused to capitulate on a story like that.
Internal opposition inherently becomes invisible.
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Good morning Bsky
You are the MFing shit and you don’t need the “world” to validate that!
You are the MFing shit and you don’t need the “world” to validate that!
January 8, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Good morning Bsky
You are the MFing shit and you don’t need the “world” to validate that!
You are the MFing shit and you don’t need the “world” to validate that!
I don't suppose anyone has some simple one page maker instructions I can adapt?
I am looking to adapt/write for:
Button Maker
Beading/Bracelets
Gem Painting
Pearler Beads
Thanks!
I am looking to adapt/write for:
Button Maker
Beading/Bracelets
Gem Painting
Pearler Beads
Thanks!
January 8, 2026 at 12:32 PM
I don't suppose anyone has some simple one page maker instructions I can adapt?
I am looking to adapt/write for:
Button Maker
Beading/Bracelets
Gem Painting
Pearler Beads
Thanks!
I am looking to adapt/write for:
Button Maker
Beading/Bracelets
Gem Painting
Pearler Beads
Thanks!
It is hard to show up every day sometimes.
Do not believe that the people you see showing up & fighting every day aren't affected or struggling. They are.
Do not believe that the people you see showing up & fighting every day aren't affected or struggling. They are.
January 8, 2026 at 11:37 AM
It is hard to show up every day sometimes.
Do not believe that the people you see showing up & fighting every day aren't affected or struggling. They are.
Do not believe that the people you see showing up & fighting every day aren't affected or struggling. They are.
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States can create citizen militias independent of the National Guard. I’d like to see governors and state legislators think creatively about that power when it comes to monitoring federal agents operating in their state, particularly if they don’t trust police forces to do so.
January 8, 2026 at 4:19 AM
States can create citizen militias independent of the National Guard. I’d like to see governors and state legislators think creatively about that power when it comes to monitoring federal agents operating in their state, particularly if they don’t trust police forces to do so.
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Love yourself above all else, you're a goddamned delight
January 8, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Love yourself above all else, you're a goddamned delight
Even if it is very small, be the light we need in the world today.
January 8, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Even if it is very small, be the light we need in the world today.
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When publicly elected officials use their official social media accounts to share responses to current events, they often share an image of text. If these images do not include alt text, then people using screen readers have zero context and these people are left out.
January 8, 2026 at 2:19 AM
When publicly elected officials use their official social media accounts to share responses to current events, they often share an image of text. If these images do not include alt text, then people using screen readers have zero context and these people are left out.
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Tennessee Dems not holding back👇🏽
January 8, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Tennessee Dems not holding back👇🏽
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There are people who still don't understand that you can do everything right--you can do everything they tell you--and you will still be shot in the face.
January 8, 2026 at 1:14 AM
There are people who still don't understand that you can do everything right--you can do everything they tell you--and you will still be shot in the face.