Taz Shepard (they/them)
@aneverbird.bsky.social
Taz. 33. Cosplay. TTRPG. Very tired archivist. 🌈💖💜💙 All opinions are my own.
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I'm finally at a place in my job where i can designate research time in my schedule. My long talked about desire to look at tabletop gaming from a folklore standpoint is finally being fulfilled!
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No no no begs every archivist. You are never going to be able to find anything. Please don’t start using emojis in file names. Who asked for this? What fresh hell is next?
November 12, 2025 at 10:38 AM
No no no begs every archivist. You are never going to be able to find anything. Please don’t start using emojis in file names. Who asked for this? What fresh hell is next?
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It was harder getting endorsements for Zohran Mamdani from Democrats than them caving to Republicans to mutually strip us of healthcare
November 10, 2025 at 3:06 AM
It was harder getting endorsements for Zohran Mamdani from Democrats than them caving to Republicans to mutually strip us of healthcare
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This deal to reopen the government is fucking disgraceful.
Tens of millions will lose their healthcare. Trump will be emboldened.
This is exactly what’s wrong with Democratic Party leadership and why we need more people in Congress who will actually hold the line.
Tens of millions will lose their healthcare. Trump will be emboldened.
This is exactly what’s wrong with Democratic Party leadership and why we need more people in Congress who will actually hold the line.
November 10, 2025 at 12:43 PM
This deal to reopen the government is fucking disgraceful.
Tens of millions will lose their healthcare. Trump will be emboldened.
This is exactly what’s wrong with Democratic Party leadership and why we need more people in Congress who will actually hold the line.
Tens of millions will lose their healthcare. Trump will be emboldened.
This is exactly what’s wrong with Democratic Party leadership and why we need more people in Congress who will actually hold the line.
There is so little to be joyful about in politics and governance these days, so I will openly weep tears of joy that myself and my community can continue to marry those we love without interference at this time ♥️🧡💛💚💙💜
November 10, 2025 at 4:50 PM
There is so little to be joyful about in politics and governance these days, so I will openly weep tears of joy that myself and my community can continue to marry those we love without interference at this time ♥️🧡💛💚💙💜
First PhD App is sent out, please cross fingers and send vibes if that is your thing.
November 9, 2025 at 9:32 PM
First PhD App is sent out, please cross fingers and send vibes if that is your thing.
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A wonderful bean gave us foxes at renfaire and gifted us these cute foxesss! This is also…..my favorite picture of us. So thank you!! 😭♥️♥️♥️
November 9, 2025 at 7:56 PM
A wonderful bean gave us foxes at renfaire and gifted us these cute foxesss! This is also…..my favorite picture of us. So thank you!! 😭♥️♥️♥️
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FYI I’m especially keen these days to talk to:
- folks who were at the D&D Live events 2017-19
- AP creators pre-2010(ish)
- AP creators who do/have done charity events
- any game designer or AP creator with Shakespearean or pre-1800 projects (existing or any stage of development)
- folks who were at the D&D Live events 2017-19
- AP creators pre-2010(ish)
- AP creators who do/have done charity events
- any game designer or AP creator with Shakespearean or pre-1800 projects (existing or any stage of development)
I don't usually do this, but I will be at #PAXU and would love to know about your booth/panel/other cool thing.
I'm in the final stretch of the first draft of the AP book, so would also love to talk to folks I haven't had a chance to (along with familiar faces I''ll be glad to see again).
I'm in the final stretch of the first draft of the AP book, so would also love to talk to folks I haven't had a chance to (along with familiar faces I''ll be glad to see again).
November 7, 2025 at 1:02 AM
FYI I’m especially keen these days to talk to:
- folks who were at the D&D Live events 2017-19
- AP creators pre-2010(ish)
- AP creators who do/have done charity events
- any game designer or AP creator with Shakespearean or pre-1800 projects (existing or any stage of development)
- folks who were at the D&D Live events 2017-19
- AP creators pre-2010(ish)
- AP creators who do/have done charity events
- any game designer or AP creator with Shakespearean or pre-1800 projects (existing or any stage of development)
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I don't usually do this, but I will be at #PAXU and would love to know about your booth/panel/other cool thing.
I'm in the final stretch of the first draft of the AP book, so would also love to talk to folks I haven't had a chance to (along with familiar faces I''ll be glad to see again).
I'm in the final stretch of the first draft of the AP book, so would also love to talk to folks I haven't had a chance to (along with familiar faces I''ll be glad to see again).
November 5, 2025 at 2:56 PM
I don't usually do this, but I will be at #PAXU and would love to know about your booth/panel/other cool thing.
I'm in the final stretch of the first draft of the AP book, so would also love to talk to folks I haven't had a chance to (along with familiar faces I''ll be glad to see again).
I'm in the final stretch of the first draft of the AP book, so would also love to talk to folks I haven't had a chance to (along with familiar faces I''ll be glad to see again).
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Video games designers, tabletop designers, and all Itchio indie creators, please consider submitting your games to the JAMAICA DISASTER RELIEF charity bundle.
itch.io/jam/disaster...
itch.io/jam/disaster...
Jamaica Disaster Relief Charity Bundle Jam
A game jam from 2025-11-04 to 2025-11-16 hosted by Nnekart. Last week the category 5 storm Hurricane Melissa has devastated an enormous portion of the island, destroying homes and lives in the process...
itch.io
November 6, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Video games designers, tabletop designers, and all Itchio indie creators, please consider submitting your games to the JAMAICA DISASTER RELIEF charity bundle.
itch.io/jam/disaster...
itch.io/jam/disaster...
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They’ll insist this is a
one-off victory — something that can only happen in New York & nowhere else.
They’re wrong.
New York is the world financial capital — home of Wall Street & billionaires from across the globe.
If everyday people can defeat oligarchs here, we can defeat oligarchy anywhere.
one-off victory — something that can only happen in New York & nowhere else.
They’re wrong.
New York is the world financial capital — home of Wall Street & billionaires from across the globe.
If everyday people can defeat oligarchs here, we can defeat oligarchy anywhere.
November 5, 2025 at 2:54 AM
They’ll insist this is a
one-off victory — something that can only happen in New York & nowhere else.
They’re wrong.
New York is the world financial capital — home of Wall Street & billionaires from across the globe.
If everyday people can defeat oligarchs here, we can defeat oligarchy anywhere.
one-off victory — something that can only happen in New York & nowhere else.
They’re wrong.
New York is the world financial capital — home of Wall Street & billionaires from across the globe.
If everyday people can defeat oligarchs here, we can defeat oligarchy anywhere.
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Good things are possible and we don’t have to settle.
November 5, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Good things are possible and we don’t have to settle.
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I'm super stoked that Colorado voted to fund free meals for kids for schools.
(I've been saying lunches, but the program includes breakfasts, too.)
(I've been saying lunches, but the program includes breakfasts, too.)
November 5, 2025 at 4:23 AM
I'm super stoked that Colorado voted to fund free meals for kids for schools.
(I've been saying lunches, but the program includes breakfasts, too.)
(I've been saying lunches, but the program includes breakfasts, too.)
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BREAKING: Democrat Johnny DuPree has flipped a Republican-held Mississippi Senate district in a special election.
DuPree was previously the mayor of Hattiesburg.
His win imperils the Mississippi Senate GOP's narrow supermajority.
www.mississippifreepress.org/democrat-joh...
DuPree was previously the mayor of Hattiesburg.
His win imperils the Mississippi Senate GOP's narrow supermajority.
www.mississippifreepress.org/democrat-joh...
Democrat Johnny DuPree Flips Republican-Held Mississippi Senate District in Forrest County
Johnny DuPree, a Democrat who served as the mayor of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, for 16 years, has flipped a Republican-held Mississippi Senate seat.
www.mississippifreepress.org
November 5, 2025 at 3:18 AM
BREAKING: Democrat Johnny DuPree has flipped a Republican-held Mississippi Senate district in a special election.
DuPree was previously the mayor of Hattiesburg.
His win imperils the Mississippi Senate GOP's narrow supermajority.
www.mississippifreepress.org/democrat-joh...
DuPree was previously the mayor of Hattiesburg.
His win imperils the Mississippi Senate GOP's narrow supermajority.
www.mississippifreepress.org/democrat-joh...
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Trans rights is a winning platform. Pro immigration is a winning platform. Taxing the rich is a winning platform. Affordable housing is a winning platform. Free childcare is a winning platform. Hating Andrew Cuomo is a winning platform. SOCIALISM IS A WINNING PLATFORM
November 5, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Trans rights is a winning platform. Pro immigration is a winning platform. Taxing the rich is a winning platform. Affordable housing is a winning platform. Free childcare is a winning platform. Hating Andrew Cuomo is a winning platform. SOCIALISM IS A WINNING PLATFORM
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What we know, 10:20pm
—VA Dems flip Gov, LG, *and* AG
—BIG Dem gains in VA House
—Dems win NJ-Gov
—Mamdani wins
—Dems keep PA supreme court
—Larry Krasner & Bragg win
— GA Dems flip 2 statewide offices
—JD Vance’s half-brother loses Cincy
—Dems sweep Orlando council
—ME anti-mail vote measure loses
—VA Dems flip Gov, LG, *and* AG
—BIG Dem gains in VA House
—Dems win NJ-Gov
—Mamdani wins
—Dems keep PA supreme court
—Larry Krasner & Bragg win
— GA Dems flip 2 statewide offices
—JD Vance’s half-brother loses Cincy
—Dems sweep Orlando council
—ME anti-mail vote measure loses
November 5, 2025 at 3:19 AM
What we know, 10:20pm
—VA Dems flip Gov, LG, *and* AG
—BIG Dem gains in VA House
—Dems win NJ-Gov
—Mamdani wins
—Dems keep PA supreme court
—Larry Krasner & Bragg win
— GA Dems flip 2 statewide offices
—JD Vance’s half-brother loses Cincy
—Dems sweep Orlando council
—ME anti-mail vote measure loses
—VA Dems flip Gov, LG, *and* AG
—BIG Dem gains in VA House
—Dems win NJ-Gov
—Mamdani wins
—Dems keep PA supreme court
—Larry Krasner & Bragg win
— GA Dems flip 2 statewide offices
—JD Vance’s half-brother loses Cincy
—Dems sweep Orlando council
—ME anti-mail vote measure loses
Currently blasting (in headphones) What it Sounds Like and eating a celebratory Twix
November 5, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Currently blasting (in headphones) What it Sounds Like and eating a celebratory Twix
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live view from cuomo hq
November 5, 2025 at 2:26 AM
live view from cuomo hq
November 5, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter.
November 5, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter.
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The country has spoken. Get ready to drink some soy milk and hire minorities.
November 5, 2025 at 2:21 AM
The country has spoken. Get ready to drink some soy milk and hire minorities.
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Detroit Mayor is only 38. She was previously the youngest person ever elected to city council. That's dope
November 5, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Detroit Mayor is only 38. She was previously the youngest person ever elected to city council. That's dope
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permission to lib out your honor
November 5, 2025 at 2:12 AM
permission to lib out your honor
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The oligarchy came out in full force against Zohran Mamdani's fight for a more affordable NYC.
It didn't matter.
Let his victory in the face of Big Money serve as a reminder that people have the power.
It didn't matter.
Let his victory in the face of Big Money serve as a reminder that people have the power.
November 5, 2025 at 2:54 AM
The oligarchy came out in full force against Zohran Mamdani's fight for a more affordable NYC.
It didn't matter.
Let his victory in the face of Big Money serve as a reminder that people have the power.
It didn't matter.
Let his victory in the face of Big Money serve as a reminder that people have the power.
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