Just BE
@justbea.bsky.social
I read, write, study, edit, and proofread books, mostly novels, particularly those in the fantastic arts. Occasionally, I make a short film or do something else creative. Otherwise, my life is ruled by my cat.
If they are proposing a constitutional amendment, as the article notes, then they are following the form and rules designed to alter the Constitution while respecting it. They're disrespecting a lot of people, precedent, and history, but a legally ratified amendment is not inherently disrespectful.
November 2, 2025 at 6:37 AM
If they are proposing a constitutional amendment, as the article notes, then they are following the form and rules designed to alter the Constitution while respecting it. They're disrespecting a lot of people, precedent, and history, but a legally ratified amendment is not inherently disrespectful.
If they introduce an amendment to Congress, gain a 2/3rds majority in favor in both the House and Senate, and it is ratified by 3/4ths of the States, it is not unconstitutional. I am not saying I agree with such a proposed amendment, just that it isn't unconstitutional if they follow the process.
November 2, 2025 at 6:32 AM
If they introduce an amendment to Congress, gain a 2/3rds majority in favor in both the House and Senate, and it is ratified by 3/4ths of the States, it is not unconstitutional. I am not saying I agree with such a proposed amendment, just that it isn't unconstitutional if they follow the process.
Cretaceous Park, followed by The Found World, both written by Mikey Crikey.
September 23, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Cretaceous Park, followed by The Found World, both written by Mikey Crikey.
Yeah, but it's only available to registered attendees upon request, hahaha.
September 18, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Yeah, but it's only available to registered attendees upon request, hahaha.
Nah, maybe only a few years. ;)
September 18, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Nah, maybe only a few years. ;)
I still thoroughly enjoyed it!
(barely any internal screaming squeaked out on this end, in case you were wondering. ;) )
(barely any internal screaming squeaked out on this end, in case you were wondering. ;) )
September 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM
I still thoroughly enjoyed it!
(barely any internal screaming squeaked out on this end, in case you were wondering. ;) )
(barely any internal screaming squeaked out on this end, in case you were wondering. ;) )
Yes, registration is still open!
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Most panels, unless the participants choose otherwise, are being recorded so that attendees can later watch panels they might have missed otherwise. So, if they catch this thread too late to watch live, they can still watch!
iaftfita.wildapricot.org/event-6255095
Most panels, unless the participants choose otherwise, are being recorded so that attendees can later watch panels they might have missed otherwise. So, if they catch this thread too late to watch live, they can still watch!
International Association for the Fantastic in the Arts - VICFA 4: Embodied Spirits
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September 18, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Yes, registration is still open!
iaftfita.wildapricot.org/event-6255095
Most panels, unless the participants choose otherwise, are being recorded so that attendees can later watch panels they might have missed otherwise. So, if they catch this thread too late to watch live, they can still watch!
iaftfita.wildapricot.org/event-6255095
Most panels, unless the participants choose otherwise, are being recorded so that attendees can later watch panels they might have missed otherwise. So, if they catch this thread too late to watch live, they can still watch!
Great lyrics! I thought you adapted the musical composition to the occasion very well, and I really enjoyed it.
September 3, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Great lyrics! I thought you adapted the musical composition to the occasion very well, and I really enjoyed it.
Was his account hacked, or is this for real?
September 3, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Was his account hacked, or is this for real?
My personal highlights include Scalzi's dance party, Bridget Landry's Cassini talk, being recognized by the Heinlein Society treasurer as an awardee he had once cut a check to (who then wanted a photo together), making new friends, and spending some time with already-known friends!
August 19, 2025 at 3:48 AM
My personal highlights include Scalzi's dance party, Bridget Landry's Cassini talk, being recognized by the Heinlein Society treasurer as an awardee he had once cut a check to (who then wanted a photo together), making new friends, and spending some time with already-known friends!
Thanks for the Friday dance party! It's always one of my favorite Worldcon After-Dark events, even when I have to dance with my walker!
August 19, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Thanks for the Friday dance party! It's always one of my favorite Worldcon After-Dark events, even when I have to dance with my walker!
At another ICFA, I was bar-conning with a lovely and quite loquacious person for over an hour before someone else came over and I thus learned my new drinking buddy was Ian McDonald.
One can meet some great and talented people just by being friendly and brave enough to talk to other con-goers!
One can meet some great and talented people just by being friendly and brave enough to talk to other con-goers!
August 19, 2025 at 3:37 AM
At another ICFA, I was bar-conning with a lovely and quite loquacious person for over an hour before someone else came over and I thus learned my new drinking buddy was Ian McDonald.
One can meet some great and talented people just by being friendly and brave enough to talk to other con-goers!
One can meet some great and talented people just by being friendly and brave enough to talk to other con-goers!
My very first Worldcon I didn't meet anyone particularly famous.
My first ICFA, however, I found myself alone in an elevator with Peter Straub, who was one of the most genuinely kind people I've ever met.
He later, at an ICFA, played a part in me working for Steve Donaldson, who is now a friend.
My first ICFA, however, I found myself alone in an elevator with Peter Straub, who was one of the most genuinely kind people I've ever met.
He later, at an ICFA, played a part in me working for Steve Donaldson, who is now a friend.
August 19, 2025 at 3:37 AM
My very first Worldcon I didn't meet anyone particularly famous.
My first ICFA, however, I found myself alone in an elevator with Peter Straub, who was one of the most genuinely kind people I've ever met.
He later, at an ICFA, played a part in me working for Steve Donaldson, who is now a friend.
My first ICFA, however, I found myself alone in an elevator with Peter Straub, who was one of the most genuinely kind people I've ever met.
He later, at an ICFA, played a part in me working for Steve Donaldson, who is now a friend.
Best of luck tonight!!
August 16, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Best of luck tonight!!