Evenstar
@evenstar74.bsky.social
Cats, books, and gardening in western Washington state. On a mental health break from politics but likely won’t last long. I follow people for specific reasons so I probably won’t follow you just because you follow me.
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I do not live in the Green River valley where the levee failed.
A lot of businesses I go to are in danger right now.
This graphic is from @ingallswx.com on another platform but is the best for showing the danger in the area.
#wawx #renton #tukwila #greenriver
A lot of businesses I go to are in danger right now.
This graphic is from @ingallswx.com on another platform but is the best for showing the danger in the area.
#wawx #renton #tukwila #greenriver
December 15, 2025 at 8:18 PM
I do not live in the Green River valley where the levee failed.
A lot of businesses I go to are in danger right now.
This graphic is from @ingallswx.com on another platform but is the best for showing the danger in the area.
#wawx #renton #tukwila #greenriver
A lot of businesses I go to are in danger right now.
This graphic is from @ingallswx.com on another platform but is the best for showing the danger in the area.
#wawx #renton #tukwila #greenriver
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I am brimming with holiday spirit
December 8, 2025 at 12:47 PM
I am brimming with holiday spirit
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QOTD: “ the death of anyone diminishes me. But sometimes it’s like losing a limb… Other times it’s like losing a tumor.“
December 4, 2025 at 2:03 PM
QOTD: “ the death of anyone diminishes me. But sometimes it’s like losing a limb… Other times it’s like losing a tumor.“
My favorite day!
Indie and non-traditional authors! Today is the day to tell thousands of readers looking for holiday gifts about your books! Follow the link for all the details and leave a post (there, not here)!
Musicians/crafters/artists, etc: Your day is tomorrow!
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Musicians/crafters/artists, etc: Your day is tomorrow!
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The 2025 Whatever Holiday Gift Guide, Day Two: Non-Traditional Books
Today is Day Two of the Whatever Holiday Gift Guide 2025, and today the focus is on Non-Traditionally Published Books: Self-published works, electronically-exclusive books, books from micro presses…
whatever.scalzi.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:54 PM
My favorite day!
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Traditionally-published authors (print/ebook/audio): Promote your books today in the 2025 Whatever Holiday Gift Guide! Thousands of readers to connect to your work! Follow the link below to tell folks about what you have available to them this holiday season!
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December 1, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Traditionally-published authors (print/ebook/audio): Promote your books today in the 2025 Whatever Holiday Gift Guide! Thousands of readers to connect to your work! Follow the link below to tell folks about what you have available to them this holiday season!
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The next Democratic President needs to dismantle ICE.
ENTIRELY
ENTIRELY
November 27, 2025 at 8:20 PM
The next Democratic President needs to dismantle ICE.
ENTIRELY
ENTIRELY
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Anybody who is like “Piracy is activism!”—trust me, supporting your local library is about 1000% more effective activism, and it’s still free for you and authors still get paid!
November 26, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Anybody who is like “Piracy is activism!”—trust me, supporting your local library is about 1000% more effective activism, and it’s still free for you and authors still get paid!
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My cartoon for this week's @newscientist.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:01 PM
My cartoon for this week's @newscientist.com
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Now for some sports news...
(this week's cartoon for @theguardian.com books pages)
(this week's cartoon for @theguardian.com books pages)
November 24, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Now for some sports news...
(this week's cartoon for @theguardian.com books pages)
(this week's cartoon for @theguardian.com books pages)
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a “Space Force”, if you will
November 13, 2025 at 2:27 PM
a “Space Force”, if you will
#NorthernLights! Just after 6 pm, south of Seattle, bright enough to see by eye despite the city lights. Let your eyes adjust and remember you will never see colors as bright as a camera captures but you will see colors… until the clouds move in, boo! #WAWX
November 12, 2025 at 4:32 AM
#NorthernLights! Just after 6 pm, south of Seattle, bright enough to see by eye despite the city lights. Let your eyes adjust and remember you will never see colors as bright as a camera captures but you will see colors… until the clouds move in, boo! #WAWX
Faint northern lights a few minutes ago from Tukwila, WA. Not bright enough yet to be visible to my eye, especially surrounded by city lights. Best chances of brighter aurora looks like 7 to 10 pm tonight, if the clouds don’t come in too fast. #NorthernLights #WAWX
November 12, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Faint northern lights a few minutes ago from Tukwila, WA. Not bright enough yet to be visible to my eye, especially surrounded by city lights. Best chances of brighter aurora looks like 7 to 10 pm tonight, if the clouds don’t come in too fast. #NorthernLights #WAWX
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Was this the best use of my time today? No. Is it the most amusing way I could have spent the last 90 minutes? Absolutely. Pattern is free here: bit.ly/4nGGCGc
November 6, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Was this the best use of my time today? No. Is it the most amusing way I could have spent the last 90 minutes? Absolutely. Pattern is free here: bit.ly/4nGGCGc
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incredible photo that's definitely worth at least 1,000 words from Andrew Harnik of Getty
November 6, 2025 at 6:10 PM
incredible photo that's definitely worth at least 1,000 words from Andrew Harnik of Getty
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November 1, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Do they not know how bad this looks, or not care? Probably not care…
Trump is holding a Great Gatsby/Roaring 20s-themed party at his private club in Palm Beach tonight as he tries to withhold SNAP and health care subsidies from millions of Americans. (via Kellie Meyer)
November 1, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Do they not know how bad this looks, or not care? Probably not care…
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The average US taxpayer spends $36 a year on SNAP
You know what they spend on corporate subsidies? $670
Poor and disabled people who need food are not the problem
If you’re angry about “your money” feeding people but not angry it’s giving tax cuts to the wealthy?
You’re doing their dirty work.
You know what they spend on corporate subsidies? $670
Poor and disabled people who need food are not the problem
If you’re angry about “your money” feeding people but not angry it’s giving tax cuts to the wealthy?
You’re doing their dirty work.
October 31, 2025 at 8:44 PM
The average US taxpayer spends $36 a year on SNAP
You know what they spend on corporate subsidies? $670
Poor and disabled people who need food are not the problem
If you’re angry about “your money” feeding people but not angry it’s giving tax cuts to the wealthy?
You’re doing their dirty work.
You know what they spend on corporate subsidies? $670
Poor and disabled people who need food are not the problem
If you’re angry about “your money” feeding people but not angry it’s giving tax cuts to the wealthy?
You’re doing their dirty work.
Same!
As a child I ate government cheese and free school lunches. I then went on to uni thanks largely to Pell grants.
I now (HAPPILY) pay taxes on an income that would not have been possible without that support.
Taking care of your citizens is good actually.
I now (HAPPILY) pay taxes on an income that would not have been possible without that support.
Taking care of your citizens is good actually.
Just thinking: I am a double-boarded physician-scientist at @uclahealth.org, but I grew up in poverty. Gov't provided the welfare & foodstamps that aided my refugee family. Gov't grants subsidized my education.
I am only where I am today bc of the #America that was. And it makes me want to cry.
I am only where I am today bc of the #America that was. And it makes me want to cry.
October 25, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Same!
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Tonight’s dumb napkin cartoon…
October 23, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Tonight’s dumb napkin cartoon…
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"I’m gonna tell you fascists
You may be surprised
The people in this world
Are getting organized
You’re bound to lose
You fascists bound to lose"
Woody Guthrie
You may be surprised
The people in this world
Are getting organized
You’re bound to lose
You fascists bound to lose"
Woody Guthrie
October 18, 2025 at 2:32 PM
"I’m gonna tell you fascists
You may be surprised
The people in this world
Are getting organized
You’re bound to lose
You fascists bound to lose"
Woody Guthrie
You may be surprised
The people in this world
Are getting organized
You’re bound to lose
You fascists bound to lose"
Woody Guthrie
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oh man they did it for real
October 17, 2025 at 3:40 PM
oh man they did it for real
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Should the New York Times be sold to Pennysaver and its editors sent to work in Amazon warehouses? It depends on who you ask.
October 11, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Should the New York Times be sold to Pennysaver and its editors sent to work in Amazon warehouses? It depends on who you ask.
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The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.
October 9, 2025 at 8:23 PM
The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.