Rika⁷
@commanderrika.blacksky.app
Writer+Illustrator. She/Her.
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Stories in Lightspeed, FIYAH, Strange Horizons, Fantasy, and Apparitions
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Rika⁷
@commanderrika.blacksky.app
· Sep 1
What takes you out of time? And what is sweet enough to bring you back into it again? Read Marika Bailey's "Gifted and Talented" today and consider what moves you so that you could move others:
Gifted and Talented - Small Wonders
Being beyond time is a revolution against creation most bodies aren’t built to bear. It’ll kill you, that dark matter time.
smallwondersmag.com
Hi! I have a story out in Small Wonders today! This is a little horny gremlin of a tale and I hope you take a chance on it, if you're into words and whatnot.
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Ignoring our own needs is 100% one of the most destructively selfish things we can do. Over time it practically guarantees we're going to flame out & be unable to support any person or pet we love.
You're not The Exception who can run on empty indefinitely. The bill comes due.
You're not The Exception who can run on empty indefinitely. The bill comes due.
November 11, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Ignoring our own needs is 100% one of the most destructively selfish things we can do. Over time it practically guarantees we're going to flame out & be unable to support any person or pet we love.
You're not The Exception who can run on empty indefinitely. The bill comes due.
You're not The Exception who can run on empty indefinitely. The bill comes due.
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If you understand this make sure you take your Tylenol before bed
November 11, 2025 at 3:58 AM
If you understand this make sure you take your Tylenol before bed
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Hey so if you see your senator in this list, could you please call them tomorrow and tell them that you’re mad because they voted to kill the entire hemp farm industry, including your buddy Derek in Oregon?
Thanks, buddy.
Thanks, buddy.
November 11, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Hey so if you see your senator in this list, could you please call them tomorrow and tell them that you’re mad because they voted to kill the entire hemp farm industry, including your buddy Derek in Oregon?
Thanks, buddy.
Thanks, buddy.
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who but a corpse sits this still when crystal waters is in the room?
They WERE NOT hype enough for my boi.
HE WAS GOIN DUMB ON THEM KEYS
HE WAS GOIN DUMB ON THEM KEYS
November 11, 2025 at 2:07 AM
who but a corpse sits this still when crystal waters is in the room?
Leah dah DEE Lah duh DAH
November 11, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Leah dah DEE Lah duh DAH
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I really like what I know about Charlie Berens but I absolutely love that he is against AI and lays out all the reasons so well!
How AI data centers were invented #shorts
YouTube video by Charlie Berens
youtube.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:38 AM
I really like what I know about Charlie Berens but I absolutely love that he is against AI and lays out all the reasons so well!
Gillibrand is cool with crypto but hates hemp? Is it the whiskey taking these votes?
November 11, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Gillibrand is cool with crypto but hates hemp? Is it the whiskey taking these votes?
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Other bullshit but same link for ease-- got money coming in in the next week or two, but surviving until then
November 10, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Other bullshit but same link for ease-- got money coming in in the next week or two, but surviving until then
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Every time someone’s like “put that in the louvre,” my head now goes “and then steal it from the louvre, the security password is louvre”
November 11, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Every time someone’s like “put that in the louvre,” my head now goes “and then steal it from the louvre, the security password is louvre”
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An area that allows you to play just a little bit to remember the controls for when you put a game down and pick it up again months later. Also a short summary of what you’ve done so far.
November 11, 2025 at 3:09 AM
An area that allows you to play just a little bit to remember the controls for when you put a game down and pick it up again months later. Also a short summary of what you’ve done so far.
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Pearl of the ocean floor,
For now, free to explore,
But remember, vow,
Return thy shall
#ocsky #dndart #traditionalart #art #skeleton
For now, free to explore,
But remember, vow,
Return thy shall
#ocsky #dndart #traditionalart #art #skeleton
November 11, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Pearl of the ocean floor,
For now, free to explore,
But remember, vow,
Return thy shall
#ocsky #dndart #traditionalart #art #skeleton
For now, free to explore,
But remember, vow,
Return thy shall
#ocsky #dndart #traditionalart #art #skeleton
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I know it’s a dunk, but forcing people to deal with your uncleanliness is a sign of domination and control.
It’s heavily racialized because so many non western cultures especially post colonization emphasized it heavily
He’s mocking people to test them
It’s heavily racialized because so many non western cultures especially post colonization emphasized it heavily
He’s mocking people to test them
So that's why he hates people eating with the hands so much
November 10, 2025 at 10:04 PM
I know it’s a dunk, but forcing people to deal with your uncleanliness is a sign of domination and control.
It’s heavily racialized because so many non western cultures especially post colonization emphasized it heavily
He’s mocking people to test them
It’s heavily racialized because so many non western cultures especially post colonization emphasized it heavily
He’s mocking people to test them
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One of my HS classmates is a trucker who has hit hard times because of an on the job injury and since this country’s social safety net is trash, needs to raise funds to support his recovery. Please consider donating, even if you can’t offer much 🫶🏽
www.gofundme.com/f/help-jason...
www.gofundme.com/f/help-jason...
Donate to Help Jason Bell's Family During Spinal Surgery & Recovery, organized by Jason Bell
Hello everyone,
My name is Tony Patterson and I’m reaching ou… Jason Bell needs your support for Help Jason Bell's Family During Spinal Surgery & Recovery
www.gofundme.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:10 AM
One of my HS classmates is a trucker who has hit hard times because of an on the job injury and since this country’s social safety net is trash, needs to raise funds to support his recovery. Please consider donating, even if you can’t offer much 🫶🏽
www.gofundme.com/f/help-jason...
www.gofundme.com/f/help-jason...
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@niadavenport.bsky.social has been an incredible part of the SSF community. She's someone who has helped many others, including myself.
Please donate, if you can, to help her and her family through this awful loss.
www.gofundme.com/f/support-ni...
Please donate, if you can, to help her and her family through this awful loss.
www.gofundme.com/f/support-ni...
Donate to Support Nia and Her Children After Tragic Loss, organized by Lindsey Hart
Our hearts are with Nia, a beloved friend, author and advocate who has pou… Lindsey Hart needs your support for Support Nia and Her Children After Tragic Loss
www.gofundme.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:05 PM
@niadavenport.bsky.social has been an incredible part of the SSF community. She's someone who has helped many others, including myself.
Please donate, if you can, to help her and her family through this awful loss.
www.gofundme.com/f/support-ni...
Please donate, if you can, to help her and her family through this awful loss.
www.gofundme.com/f/support-ni...
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I'm not surprised to see men being dragged for "virtue reading." Reading is the only form of entertainment that is still free. Of course businesses would shame you for it. Put down that library card and pay for a streaming service, sir!
November 10, 2025 at 11:05 PM
I'm not surprised to see men being dragged for "virtue reading." Reading is the only form of entertainment that is still free. Of course businesses would shame you for it. Put down that library card and pay for a streaming service, sir!
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please, if you can, support these fine folks. no one deserves to lose healthcare for standing up for their colleagues
On Wednesday, Conde Nast management illegally fired four union leaders. While our union fights these illegal dismissals, the “Fired Four” have been left with no severance or COBRA coverage. Please donate to help cover their living expenses at the link below.
Donate to Support the Fired Four: Alma, Ben, Jake, Jasper, organized by Louryn Strampe
On November 5, 2025, Conde Nast management illegally fired four union l… Louryn Strampe needs your support for Support the Fired Four: Alma, Ben, Jake, Jasper
www.gofundme.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:29 AM
please, if you can, support these fine folks. no one deserves to lose healthcare for standing up for their colleagues
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the absolute nerve of the democrats to send out fundraising emails today.
a man with a ring on his finger is clapping
ALT: a man with a ring on his finger is clapping
media.tenor.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:49 AM
the absolute nerve of the democrats to send out fundraising emails today.
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I tell younger folks all the time: Do not worry about losing the respect or presence of people who can't or won't accept you doing things that bring you joy. The only relationship you are guaranteed will last until you die is the one you have with yourself. Don't let yourself down.
One thing people kind of tell you, but not really, about middle age:
One day you'll be like "oh [thing] looks fun but people will think I'm a loser" about a thing
And then you'll say. Wait a second.
Fuck 'em
One day you'll be like "oh [thing] looks fun but people will think I'm a loser" about a thing
And then you'll say. Wait a second.
Fuck 'em
Darn Tough turned me on to Cute Socks and I've never looked back
November 11, 2025 at 1:40 AM
I tell younger folks all the time: Do not worry about losing the respect or presence of people who can't or won't accept you doing things that bring you joy. The only relationship you are guaranteed will last until you die is the one you have with yourself. Don't let yourself down.
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It’s wild to suggest this is a circular firing squad or something when it’s millions of citizen Democrats who hate it versus 47 elected Democrats who conspired to surrender for nothing.
We’re not fighting “each other,” we’re fighting you. There’s only a few dozen of you, but you hold all the power.
We’re not fighting “each other,” we’re fighting you. There’s only a few dozen of you, but you hold all the power.
But there are real dangers out there that must be fought; and energy spent fighting each other is energy lost to that bigger fight.
November 11, 2025 at 1:27 AM
It’s wild to suggest this is a circular firing squad or something when it’s millions of citizen Democrats who hate it versus 47 elected Democrats who conspired to surrender for nothing.
We’re not fighting “each other,” we’re fighting you. There’s only a few dozen of you, but you hold all the power.
We’re not fighting “each other,” we’re fighting you. There’s only a few dozen of you, but you hold all the power.
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We all knew that. It’s you and your colleagues that seem to think otherwise, because CRs are the only way to force them to agree to funding. Instead, you’ve conceded the point after weeks of suffering which you rendered worthless.
We're debating on the government funding package right now and every single Republican voted against a Democratic amendment to pass a clean, one-year extension of the ACA tax credits.
Republicans just don't care about your health care.
Republicans just don't care about your health care.
November 11, 2025 at 1:13 AM
We all knew that. It’s you and your colleagues that seem to think otherwise, because CRs are the only way to force them to agree to funding. Instead, you’ve conceded the point after weeks of suffering which you rendered worthless.
It's really amusing to see a bunch of people who follow politics as a sport be really really sure Jeffries won't (couldn't possibly!!) lose to a challenger when this time last year most of NYC had no idea who Zohran Mamdani was.
November 11, 2025 at 1:18 AM
It's really amusing to see a bunch of people who follow politics as a sport be really really sure Jeffries won't (couldn't possibly!!) lose to a challenger when this time last year most of NYC had no idea who Zohran Mamdani was.
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I'm just going to point out here that in both instances of NYT saying that Mamdani tried to stop him from running, they have zero people on the record, and it doesn't even look like they asked Mamdani for comment at all.
Hakeem Jeffries is about to get a primary challenger.
@chiosse.bsky.social will reportedly make an announcement about this in the coming weeks.
@chiosse.bsky.social will reportedly make an announcement about this in the coming weeks.
Against Mamdani’s Wishes, Gen Z Councilman Plans to Challenge Jeffries
www.nytimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:02 AM
I'm just going to point out here that in both instances of NYT saying that Mamdani tried to stop him from running, they have zero people on the record, and it doesn't even look like they asked Mamdani for comment at all.
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Mamdani isn’t his dad.
And it’s wild how folks who were critiquing Mamdani for lack of experience
As well Ossé left DSA in 2021
So any discussions would solely about WFP and Dem
And it’s wild how folks who were critiquing Mamdani for lack of experience
As well Ossé left DSA in 2021
So any discussions would solely about WFP and Dem
Hakeem Jeffries is about to get a primary challenger.
@chiosse.bsky.social will reportedly make an announcement about this in the coming weeks.
@chiosse.bsky.social will reportedly make an announcement about this in the coming weeks.
Against Mamdani’s Wishes, Gen Z Councilman Plans to Challenge Jeffries
www.nytimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Mamdani isn’t his dad.
And it’s wild how folks who were critiquing Mamdani for lack of experience
As well Ossé left DSA in 2021
So any discussions would solely about WFP and Dem
And it’s wild how folks who were critiquing Mamdani for lack of experience
As well Ossé left DSA in 2021
So any discussions would solely about WFP and Dem