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Mandy Tempel
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Disability Rights Activist, Mom & Nerd. Follows & RPs are not endorsements. HR, IT Accessibility, Non Profit + Civil Service Engagement, DEIA, Soccer, & Science.

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“Don’t let the bastards grind you down. I love you all.”
Black text on a yellow background - This is Alice's friend Sandy Ho, posting. Per Alice's wishes, this message is being shared at the time of her passing. Hi everyone, it looks like I ran out of time. I have so many dreams that I wanted to fulfill and plans to create new stories for you. There are a few in progress that might come to fruition in a few years if things work out. I did not ever imagine I would live to this age and end up a writer, editor, activist, and more. As a kid riddled with insecurity and internalized ableism, I could not see a path forward. It was thanks to friendships and some great teachers who believed in me that I was able to fight my way out of miserable situations into a place where I finally felt comfortable in my skin. We need more stories about us and our culture. You all, we all, deserve the everything and more in such a hostile, ableist environment. Our wisdom is incisive and unflinching. I'm honored to be your ancestor and believe disabled oracles like us will light the way to the future. Don't let the bastards grind you down. I love you all.
November 15, 2025 at 6:15 AM
atempel.bsky.social
Now that MLS pushed this schedule change on us for 2027, how can we advocate for the USLW and other leagues to capitalize on the summer gap?
November 13, 2025 at 10:13 PM
atempel.bsky.social
They are the best kind :)
November 13, 2025 at 2:55 AM
atempel.bsky.social
Can you share this? wheelsondown.com/when-the-sea...
When the Season Shifts - Wheels On Down the Road
When I first became a soccer fan, I never thought much about the weather. It was just part of the experience. The game and I have evolved. I’ve started thinking about how changing seasons shape wha…
wheelsondown.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:07 AM
atempel.bsky.social
You saved the Dylan Wolpers Derby!
November 13, 2025 at 2:05 AM
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jim-vilsick.bsky.social
Almost all soccer leagues are on “some random streaming service” in the US. I have to pay for Peacock to watch the PL and still don’t get all the games. ESPN for Bundesliga and La Liga. Paramount for Serie A. So why is it weird for MLS to be on a streaming service?
November 12, 2025 at 11:42 PM
atempel.bsky.social
Read: wheelsondown.com/when-the-sea...
When the Season Shifts - Wheels On Down the Road
When I first became a soccer fan, I never thought much about the weather. It was just part of the experience. The game and I have evolved. I’ve started thinking about how changing seasons shape wha…
wheelsondown.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:03 AM
atempel.bsky.social
Read this: wheelsondown.com/when-the-sea...
When the Season Shifts - Wheels On Down the Road
When I first became a soccer fan, I never thought much about the weather. It was just part of the experience. The game and I have evolved. I’ve started thinking about how changing seasons shape wha…
wheelsondown.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:00 AM
atempel.bsky.social
So excited for you
November 12, 2025 at 6:20 PM