keri
@keristars.bsky.social
I love museums and history. ★ bed-tethered disabled! AuDHD, POTS, MCAS, and ME/CFS. ★🧑🦽★ I miss traveling and being in nature and sewing.
#1 Lizzie W. Champney fan (2025)
location: Jacksonville, Florida
#1 Lizzie W. Champney fan (2025)
location: Jacksonville, Florida
I'm too tired to have the words to articulate my response to the analysts of the Shakespeare sculpture in this thing about "is this painting Wm. Shakes?"
people didn't expect exact likenesses back then 😭 (the art historian does
get around to it!)
now they're discussing the engraving from 1623
people didn't expect exact likenesses back then 😭 (the art historian does
get around to it!)
now they're discussing the engraving from 1623
November 16, 2025 at 4:11 AM
I'm too tired to have the words to articulate my response to the analysts of the Shakespeare sculpture in this thing about "is this painting Wm. Shakes?"
people didn't expect exact likenesses back then 😭 (the art historian does
get around to it!)
now they're discussing the engraving from 1623
people didn't expect exact likenesses back then 😭 (the art historian does
get around to it!)
now they're discussing the engraving from 1623
the good news is when i got up a little bit ago, my legs had remembered how to do their job.
the bad news is that once again, the only food in the kitchen that feels worth the effort is onion soup.
i did a sunbutter sandwich but the crust is hard on the loaf and yuck bad texture :(
the bad news is that once again, the only food in the kitchen that feels worth the effort is onion soup.
i did a sunbutter sandwich but the crust is hard on the loaf and yuck bad texture :(
November 16, 2025 at 3:39 AM
the good news is when i got up a little bit ago, my legs had remembered how to do their job.
the bad news is that once again, the only food in the kitchen that feels worth the effort is onion soup.
i did a sunbutter sandwich but the crust is hard on the loaf and yuck bad texture :(
the bad news is that once again, the only food in the kitchen that feels worth the effort is onion soup.
i did a sunbutter sandwich but the crust is hard on the loaf and yuck bad texture :(
This is awful! News Weekend is only half an hour long and usually features #NiceTime stories as well as anything major that broke that day.
Also the update for west coast NewsHour was one of the things I thought was extremely cool :(
Also the update for west coast NewsHour was one of the things I thought was extremely cool :(
PBS NEWS WEEKEND has been cancelled and 34 jobs will be cut at WETA in Washington D.C.
The NEWS HOUR West Coast bureau will also close and the updated daily West Coast broadcast will end.
“We cannot fully compensate for the scope of the federal funding loss.”
current.org/2025/11/weta... #PBS
The NEWS HOUR West Coast bureau will also close and the updated daily West Coast broadcast will end.
“We cannot fully compensate for the scope of the federal funding loss.”
current.org/2025/11/weta... #PBS
WETA to cut staff, cancel ‘PBS News Weekend’ and close News Hour West bureau
The restructuring includes the elimination of 34 positions, following another round of cuts made in September.
current.org
November 16, 2025 at 3:35 AM
This is awful! News Weekend is only half an hour long and usually features #NiceTime stories as well as anything major that broke that day.
Also the update for west coast NewsHour was one of the things I thought was extremely cool :(
Also the update for west coast NewsHour was one of the things I thought was extremely cool :(
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those of us laid off from Teen Vogue were really fortunate to complete our fundraising goal — the laid-off staffers at VIBE deserve the same support, as Black media outlets and journalists continue to be targeted and discriminated against in “austerity” measures
It was announced on October 16, 2025 that VIBE was "joining forces" with Rolling Stone. As a result, the majority of VIBE employees were laid off. If you have the means to give, this team could use the support! www.gofundme.com/f/support-vi...
Donate to Support VIBE Staff After Sudden Layoffs, organized by Mya Abraham
It was announced on October 16, 2025 that VIBE was "joining forces" with Rolling S… Mya Abraham needs your support for Support VIBE Staff After Sudden Layoffs
www.gofundme.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:38 PM
those of us laid off from Teen Vogue were really fortunate to complete our fundraising goal — the laid-off staffers at VIBE deserve the same support, as Black media outlets and journalists continue to be targeted and discriminated against in “austerity” measures
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It's that easy.
🎨: Anne Elizabeth
🎨: Anne Elizabeth
February 8, 2025 at 4:40 AM
It's that easy.
🎨: Anne Elizabeth
🎨: Anne Elizabeth
this is really very good, if you're in the market for spine-chilling Gothic set in 17th century England (and that time/place is vital to the plot!)
I had some fun reimagining my novel The Feast of the Innocents as a 70s British horror movie poster! Just a quick reminder if you haven’t read it yet: it *is* a Christmas horror novel 😉
November 16, 2025 at 1:28 AM
this is really very good, if you're in the market for spine-chilling Gothic set in 17th century England (and that time/place is vital to the plot!)
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I had some fun reimagining my novel The Feast of the Innocents as a 70s British horror movie poster! Just a quick reminder if you haven’t read it yet: it *is* a Christmas horror novel 😉
November 16, 2025 at 12:36 AM
I had some fun reimagining my novel The Feast of the Innocents as a 70s British horror movie poster! Just a quick reminder if you haven’t read it yet: it *is* a Christmas horror novel 😉
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If women are underrepresented in STEM, it's at least partly because men like this offer mentoring, then embarrass themselves by assuming their mentees must be into them, then decide the best solution is to cut ties, which sends the signal to other faculty that the mentee must not be good enough.
The emails have Summers reporting to Epstein about his attempts to date a Harvard economics student & to hit on her during a seminar she was giving.
November 16, 2025 at 12:13 AM
If women are underrepresented in STEM, it's at least partly because men like this offer mentoring, then embarrass themselves by assuming their mentees must be into them, then decide the best solution is to cut ties, which sends the signal to other faculty that the mentee must not be good enough.
lololol i was feeling so good today, got a 5 on my Visible check-in this morning... then got up from my nap just now for food and my legs were like "we were born yesterday :D"
where did that come from, legs, why.
(i didn't fall, exactly, just plopped back on the bed, then 2 steps to my wheelchair)
where did that come from, legs, why.
(i didn't fall, exactly, just plopped back on the bed, then 2 steps to my wheelchair)
November 16, 2025 at 12:45 AM
lololol i was feeling so good today, got a 5 on my Visible check-in this morning... then got up from my nap just now for food and my legs were like "we were born yesterday :D"
where did that come from, legs, why.
(i didn't fall, exactly, just plopped back on the bed, then 2 steps to my wheelchair)
where did that come from, legs, why.
(i didn't fall, exactly, just plopped back on the bed, then 2 steps to my wheelchair)
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This is a legitimately good idea. Studies show that heavy metal fans tend to be the least angry people. Presumably because their brains experience anger a lot, but in safe, controlled, voluntary ways, so they have a lot more practice dealing with it, but fewer upsetting incidents that triggered it.
In response to youth suicides, teachers show students the power of headbanging at Fire in the Mountains festival.
Heavy metal is healing teens on the Blackfeet Nation - High Country News
In response to youth suicides, teachers show students the power of headbanging at Fire in the Mountains festival.
buff.ly
November 15, 2025 at 6:07 PM
This is a legitimately good idea. Studies show that heavy metal fans tend to be the least angry people. Presumably because their brains experience anger a lot, but in safe, controlled, voluntary ways, so they have a lot more practice dealing with it, but fewer upsetting incidents that triggered it.
this is from a thread about anger and metal
but i love the "if you don't feel, you can't deal"
it's why i believe strongly that we all need a good cry sometimes. plus it can help regulate or reset certain hormones linked to stress and frustration.
but i love the "if you don't feel, you can't deal"
it's why i believe strongly that we all need a good cry sometimes. plus it can help regulate or reset certain hormones linked to stress and frustration.
Exactly. The parts of your brain that process emotional issues are the same parts that produce the emotion, so you need to experience it to get to grips with it, hence bottling up is really bad for wellbeing, long term
Basically, when it comes to emotional issues, if you don't feel, you can't deal
Basically, when it comes to emotional issues, if you don't feel, you can't deal
November 15, 2025 at 10:09 PM
this is from a thread about anger and metal
but i love the "if you don't feel, you can't deal"
it's why i believe strongly that we all need a good cry sometimes. plus it can help regulate or reset certain hormones linked to stress and frustration.
but i love the "if you don't feel, you can't deal"
it's why i believe strongly that we all need a good cry sometimes. plus it can help regulate or reset certain hormones linked to stress and frustration.
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Exactly. The parts of your brain that process emotional issues are the same parts that produce the emotion, so you need to experience it to get to grips with it, hence bottling up is really bad for wellbeing, long term
Basically, when it comes to emotional issues, if you don't feel, you can't deal
Basically, when it comes to emotional issues, if you don't feel, you can't deal
November 15, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Exactly. The parts of your brain that process emotional issues are the same parts that produce the emotion, so you need to experience it to get to grips with it, hence bottling up is really bad for wellbeing, long term
Basically, when it comes to emotional issues, if you don't feel, you can't deal
Basically, when it comes to emotional issues, if you don't feel, you can't deal
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We have been asked to share this fundraiser for Rich, a #pwME and
three other rare and serious conditions who is in need of help funding treatment. Please see details below!
Fundraiser sharing policy: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #MECFS
three other rare and serious conditions who is in need of help funding treatment. Please see details below!
Fundraiser sharing policy: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #MECFS
Please help my friend @talmandaniel.bsky.social help his friend Rich who needs life-saving help with his highly unusual combination of medical conditions. www.gofundme.com/f/Help-Me-Ge...
This is OVER SEVENTY PERCENT FUNDED! Your dollar could really save a life here
This is OVER SEVENTY PERCENT FUNDED! Your dollar could really save a life here
November 15, 2025 at 9:18 PM
We have been asked to share this fundraiser for Rich, a #pwME and
three other rare and serious conditions who is in need of help funding treatment. Please see details below!
Fundraiser sharing policy: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #MECFS
three other rare and serious conditions who is in need of help funding treatment. Please see details below!
Fundraiser sharing policy: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #MECFS
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So sad to hear that Alice Wong has died. Her work has informed my understanding of disability and disability advocacy for as long as I can remember, and we just listened to her on this episode of Radiolab a few weeks ago: www.wnycstudios.org/story/voice/
November 15, 2025 at 2:47 PM
So sad to hear that Alice Wong has died. Her work has informed my understanding of disability and disability advocacy for as long as I can remember, and we just listened to her on this episode of Radiolab a few weeks ago: www.wnycstudios.org/story/voice/
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Alice Wong. i could literally teach an entire semester of philosophy of technology & disability through a lens of just her. You should all go spend time with her work. Her essays, podcasts, TV appearances, books, all of it; it is all so good.
Good night Alice. Rest in power, pending justice & peace
Good night Alice. Rest in power, pending justice & peace
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November 15, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Alice Wong. i could literally teach an entire semester of philosophy of technology & disability through a lens of just her. You should all go spend time with her work. Her essays, podcasts, TV appearances, books, all of it; it is all so good.
Good night Alice. Rest in power, pending justice & peace
Good night Alice. Rest in power, pending justice & peace
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I'm so, so sorry to hear Alice Wong (@sfdirewolf.bsky.social) has passed. She was a wonderful person, a revelatory speaker, and very kind to me personally. The disability community and all her friends will miss her deeply.
May her memory be a blessing.
May her memory be a blessing.
“Don’t let the bastards grind you down. I love you all.”
November 15, 2025 at 3:23 PM
I'm so, so sorry to hear Alice Wong (@sfdirewolf.bsky.social) has passed. She was a wonderful person, a revelatory speaker, and very kind to me personally. The disability community and all her friends will miss her deeply.
May her memory be a blessing.
May her memory be a blessing.
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There is a lot for disabled people to be enraged about. I partnered with artist Finnegan Shannon on #DisabledRage public art. All graphics are downloadable & feel free to share and wheatpaste all over your community
disabilityvisibilityproject.com/disabled-rage/
disabilityvisibilityproject.com/disabled-rage/
September 5, 2025 at 5:37 AM
There is a lot for disabled people to be enraged about. I partnered with artist Finnegan Shannon on #DisabledRage public art. All graphics are downloadable & feel free to share and wheatpaste all over your community
disabilityvisibilityproject.com/disabled-rage/
disabilityvisibilityproject.com/disabled-rage/
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The Vatican returned 62 artifacts to Indigenous peoples from Canada, a historic restitution that is part of the Catholic Church's reckoning with its role in helping suppress Indigenous culture. n.pr/43T2xmD
Pope Leo returns 62 artifacts to Indigenous peoples from Canada
The Vatican returned 62 artifacts to Indigenous peoples from Canada, a historic restitution that is part of the Catholic Church's reckoning with its role in helping suppress Indigenous culture.
n.pr
November 15, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The Vatican returned 62 artifacts to Indigenous peoples from Canada, a historic restitution that is part of the Catholic Church's reckoning with its role in helping suppress Indigenous culture. n.pr/43T2xmD
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Alice Wong was one of the most effective people challenging the Whiteness of disability communities and its many flaws, but who believed fiercely in us as a community, in disabled people as oracles.
Alice brought so much to so many of us, it’s hard to measure the kind of gratitude I have for that.
Alice brought so much to so many of us, it’s hard to measure the kind of gratitude I have for that.
November 15, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Alice Wong was one of the most effective people challenging the Whiteness of disability communities and its many flaws, but who believed fiercely in us as a community, in disabled people as oracles.
Alice brought so much to so many of us, it’s hard to measure the kind of gratitude I have for that.
Alice brought so much to so many of us, it’s hard to measure the kind of gratitude I have for that.
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The November edition of our State of the Thing newsletter has gone out to more than 1 million subscribers!
See the 🧵 below for more details, and be sure to catch up on old issues online. #LibraryThing #StateoftheThing #💙📚 #Booksky
See the 🧵 below for more details, and be sure to catch up on old issues online. #LibraryThing #StateoftheThing #💙📚 #Booksky
November 15, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The November edition of our State of the Thing newsletter has gone out to more than 1 million subscribers!
See the 🧵 below for more details, and be sure to catch up on old issues online. #LibraryThing #StateoftheThing #💙📚 #Booksky
See the 🧵 below for more details, and be sure to catch up on old issues online. #LibraryThing #StateoftheThing #💙📚 #Booksky
heck yeah. my dad was just here and i expressed disappointment about Pollo Tropical closing their site here, because of the black beans and rice, and he found a local Cuban joint even closer!
mamboscubancafe.com/dinner/
somehow i didn't find them when searching last week.
mamboscubancafe.com/dinner/
somehow i didn't find them when searching last week.
Menu - Mambos Cuban Cafe
Appetizers mambos combo (3) empanadas, (6) ham croquettes with mambos sauce $14 mambos sampler $20 tostones rellenos $14 papas rellenas fried potato balls filled with ground beef $9 yuca bites cheese ...
mamboscubancafe.com
November 15, 2025 at 7:30 PM
heck yeah. my dad was just here and i expressed disappointment about Pollo Tropical closing their site here, because of the black beans and rice, and he found a local Cuban joint even closer!
mamboscubancafe.com/dinner/
somehow i didn't find them when searching last week.
mamboscubancafe.com/dinner/
somehow i didn't find them when searching last week.
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What type of stickers do you use in your planners/journals/hobonichi?? (I’m thinking of making some sticker sheets with tiny stickers).
November 15, 2025 at 6:33 PM
What type of stickers do you use in your planners/journals/hobonichi?? (I’m thinking of making some sticker sheets with tiny stickers).
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This was an absolutely amazing talk.
Come for Iranian history
Iranian Gothic
Decolonial Gothic perspectives
You can still sign up (free and online) for the 7pm GMT talk!
Come for Iranian history
Iranian Gothic
Decolonial Gothic perspectives
You can still sign up (free and online) for the 7pm GMT talk!
Tomorrow's free talk is about decolonising the Gothic!
We're joined by Haleh Agar for
'Talking back to the coloniser: Reimagining Jekyll and Hyde' (in an Iranian context)
10am and 7pm GMT online
10 - www.tickettailor.com/events/roman...
7 - www.tickettailor.com/events/roman...
We're joined by Haleh Agar for
'Talking back to the coloniser: Reimagining Jekyll and Hyde' (in an Iranian context)
10am and 7pm GMT online
10 - www.tickettailor.com/events/roman...
7 - www.tickettailor.com/events/roman...
Select tickets – Writing back to the coloniser: re-imagining Jekyll and Hyde with Haleh Agar – Zoom
Writing back to the coloniser: re-imagining Jekyll and Hyde with Haleh Agar – Zoom, Sat 15 Nov 2025 - Our series of talks is funded exclusively by donations. The talks are free to access but if you ca...
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November 15, 2025 at 10:59 AM
This was an absolutely amazing talk.
Come for Iranian history
Iranian Gothic
Decolonial Gothic perspectives
You can still sign up (free and online) for the 7pm GMT talk!
Come for Iranian history
Iranian Gothic
Decolonial Gothic perspectives
You can still sign up (free and online) for the 7pm GMT talk!
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Come and explore previous talks from us and explore the Gothic beyond a white euro-centric focus!
Today's RtG talk brought up lots of connections to earlier speakers who joined us so here is a little thread of some of the people mentioned and the talks they did for us!
First up, Rebecca Duncan, a decolonial Gothic scholar, who spoke to us on the South African Gothic
youtu.be/lOCfD4mz5YM
First up, Rebecca Duncan, a decolonial Gothic scholar, who spoke to us on the South African Gothic
youtu.be/lOCfD4mz5YM
The South African Gothic with Dr Rebecca Duncan
YouTube video by Romancing the Gothic
youtu.be
November 15, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Come and explore previous talks from us and explore the Gothic beyond a white euro-centric focus!
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globally, indigenous people are left out of the conversation when it comes to OUR land. they treat us like WE'RE incompetent. lift indigenous voices WORLDWIDE.
This was Alessandra Korap Munduruku this morning. She lives in the Brazilian state where COP is taking place this year! She was not given a pass into the Blue Zone.
These are the voices you should be listening to, boosting, and celebrating. Not the politicians who are attending #COP30!
These are the voices you should be listening to, boosting, and celebrating. Not the politicians who are attending #COP30!
November 15, 2025 at 11:21 AM
globally, indigenous people are left out of the conversation when it comes to OUR land. they treat us like WE'RE incompetent. lift indigenous voices WORLDWIDE.