kolvz
@kolvzucchini.bsky.social
I like books, computers, and interesting coffee.
Currently reading: To The Friend Who Did Not Save My Life by Herve Guibert.
Currently reading: To The Friend Who Did Not Save My Life by Herve Guibert.
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For many years I've been chipping away at a personal Dark Sun project: A campaign setting designed to bring a West Marches game style to Athas. It's finally finished and available for free! 378 pages of sword-and-sandal psychic survival and settlement building adventure.
athas.org/resources/cd...
athas.org/resources/cd...
May 25, 2025 at 11:02 PM
For many years I've been chipping away at a personal Dark Sun project: A campaign setting designed to bring a West Marches game style to Athas. It's finally finished and available for free! 378 pages of sword-and-sandal psychic survival and settlement building adventure.
athas.org/resources/cd...
athas.org/resources/cd...
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Every time I ask 'Americans how are you doing', for some reason my replies fill up with uncontrollable sobbing.
May 28, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Every time I ask 'Americans how are you doing', for some reason my replies fill up with uncontrollable sobbing.
For whatever it's worth, I've actually spoken to Diana before, and I have no doubt she is who she says she is and that her situation is very real and very dire. She's been dealing with an impossible situation with a level of equanimity I can't even imagine.
May 28, 2025 at 6:23 PM
For whatever it's worth, I've actually spoken to Diana before, and I have no doubt she is who she says she is and that her situation is very real and very dire. She's been dealing with an impossible situation with a level of equanimity I can't even imagine.
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I did an interview with the BBC's book club a few weeks back, which will air on June 7th. They've been releasing clips like this one... and I just realized I meant "antihero," not "deuteragonist." ::sobbing:: I hadn't had enough coffee that day! It's not my fault!
Perhaps the most divisive characters in 'The City We Became' was Aislyn, Avatar of Staten Island. Here N.K Jemisin addresses what Aislyn represents, and how it's the duty of an artist to understand people, even if they don't necessarily like them.
#wbc #nkjemisin #thecitywebecame #fantasy #booksky
#wbc #nkjemisin #thecitywebecame #fantasy #booksky
May 28, 2025 at 4:24 PM
I did an interview with the BBC's book club a few weeks back, which will air on June 7th. They've been releasing clips like this one... and I just realized I meant "antihero," not "deuteragonist." ::sobbing:: I hadn't had enough coffee that day! It's not my fault!
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got an update from maha and i just thought you all would want to see mohammed in his teeny tiny hello kitty onesie TT
this little guy has had to fight so hard to live, and he's going to need medical treatment for his lung condition. you can donate here: gofund.me/f3e5930c
this little guy has had to fight so hard to live, and he's going to need medical treatment for his lung condition. you can donate here: gofund.me/f3e5930c
May 27, 2025 at 8:23 PM
got an update from maha and i just thought you all would want to see mohammed in his teeny tiny hello kitty onesie TT
this little guy has had to fight so hard to live, and he's going to need medical treatment for his lung condition. you can donate here: gofund.me/f3e5930c
this little guy has had to fight so hard to live, and he's going to need medical treatment for his lung condition. you can donate here: gofund.me/f3e5930c
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What would be really effective is if folks who want to help pick one or two of these folks/families and post about them once or a small number of times a day.
Not everybody should pick the same beneficiary, obviously.
Not everybody should pick the same beneficiary, obviously.
May 26, 2025 at 9:07 PM
What would be really effective is if folks who want to help pick one or two of these folks/families and post about them once or a small number of times a day.
Not everybody should pick the same beneficiary, obviously.
Not everybody should pick the same beneficiary, obviously.
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Eastern screech owl (Megascops asio)
3rd observation this evening, there are 2 owls. Only managed to capture 1. 9:00pm when I packed up.
f/2.8
1/2 sec
ISO 2000
Nikon d850, NIKKOR 300mm
Boston, MA
Formerly 🇺🇸
#birds 🪶
3rd observation this evening, there are 2 owls. Only managed to capture 1. 9:00pm when I packed up.
f/2.8
1/2 sec
ISO 2000
Nikon d850, NIKKOR 300mm
Boston, MA
Formerly 🇺🇸
#birds 🪶
May 28, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Eastern screech owl (Megascops asio)
3rd observation this evening, there are 2 owls. Only managed to capture 1. 9:00pm when I packed up.
f/2.8
1/2 sec
ISO 2000
Nikon d850, NIKKOR 300mm
Boston, MA
Formerly 🇺🇸
#birds 🪶
3rd observation this evening, there are 2 owls. Only managed to capture 1. 9:00pm when I packed up.
f/2.8
1/2 sec
ISO 2000
Nikon d850, NIKKOR 300mm
Boston, MA
Formerly 🇺🇸
#birds 🪶
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There’s no way to ease into this news, so here it is. Today, I am announcing ConCurrent Seattle, a one-day SFFH con intended to be an alternative program to WorldCon, scheduled for Thursday, August 14, 2025, at the ACT Theatre in downtown Seattle at 700 Union Street, across from the Sheraton. 1/7
May 27, 2025 at 10:58 PM
There’s no way to ease into this news, so here it is. Today, I am announcing ConCurrent Seattle, a one-day SFFH con intended to be an alternative program to WorldCon, scheduled for Thursday, August 14, 2025, at the ACT Theatre in downtown Seattle at 700 Union Street, across from the Sheraton. 1/7
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'Eye of Argon' may be legendarily bad, but even it does not contain such a sterling sentence as 'she saw bits of gore as his throat fell from his neck'. For all its badness, it... almost has character? 'Prepare to embrace your creators in the stygian haunts of hell, barbarian' is so bad it's good.
May 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
'Eye of Argon' may be legendarily bad, but even it does not contain such a sterling sentence as 'she saw bits of gore as his throat fell from his neck'. For all its badness, it... almost has character? 'Prepare to embrace your creators in the stygian haunts of hell, barbarian' is so bad it's good.
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Please and thank you.
Hey all y'all that are comfy-
I am downplaying how dire this is in order not to guilt people who have less than me, but I'd really rather not watch this all get bulldozed for McMansions bc I couldn't reach goals for the few months I need it.
I am downplaying how dire this is in order not to guilt people who have less than me, but I'd really rather not watch this all get bulldozed for McMansions bc I couldn't reach goals for the few months I need it.
May 26, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Please and thank you.
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Recreational youth soccer league sure is expensive!
You know what to do with what URLs.
You know what to do with what URLs.
May 26, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Recreational youth soccer league sure is expensive!
You know what to do with what URLs.
You know what to do with what URLs.
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Sorry to hear of the death of Peter David, whom I did not know.
If there is anything sillier than recommending a single 35-year-old fill-in issue of The Hulk I don't know what it is, but David's Hulk #368 as a perfect example of the comic book single issue story.
(Art by Sam Kieth too!)
If there is anything sillier than recommending a single 35-year-old fill-in issue of The Hulk I don't know what it is, but David's Hulk #368 as a perfect example of the comic book single issue story.
(Art by Sam Kieth too!)
May 25, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Sorry to hear of the death of Peter David, whom I did not know.
If there is anything sillier than recommending a single 35-year-old fill-in issue of The Hulk I don't know what it is, but David's Hulk #368 as a perfect example of the comic book single issue story.
(Art by Sam Kieth too!)
If there is anything sillier than recommending a single 35-year-old fill-in issue of The Hulk I don't know what it is, but David's Hulk #368 as a perfect example of the comic book single issue story.
(Art by Sam Kieth too!)
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use the $ links listed below. my travel options are severely limited now that megabus and bolt bus are out of business; greyhound is a schlep I cannot manage. $100 is my ask for travel -- between SEPTA, NJT, and the MTA I'll get there.
bsky.app/profile/dope...
bsky.app/profile/dope...
to support via patreon: patreon.com/dopegirlfresh
$ links (ca, pp, zll, vmo): sayheylenee at gmail dot com
$ links (ca, pp, zll, vmo): sayheylenee at gmail dot com
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May 25, 2025 at 10:35 PM
use the $ links listed below. my travel options are severely limited now that megabus and bolt bus are out of business; greyhound is a schlep I cannot manage. $100 is my ask for travel -- between SEPTA, NJT, and the MTA I'll get there.
bsky.app/profile/dope...
bsky.app/profile/dope...
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uplifting Skyler so she can continue to live with dignity. she's gotta get $900 by tuesday.
[MAY 23 UPDATE]
$900 NEEDED BY 5/27
$400 - Storage fees (2 months late). If I don’t pay soon I loose ALL my earthly possessions.
$300 - End of month bills
$200 - Food
✊🏿🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
#TransCrowdFund #DisabilityCrowdFund #BeAPatron #BIPOCMA #HelpSky #BlackSky 💸💕
linktr.ee/jskylerinc
$900 NEEDED BY 5/27
$400 - Storage fees (2 months late). If I don’t pay soon I loose ALL my earthly possessions.
$300 - End of month bills
$200 - Food
✊🏿🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
#TransCrowdFund #DisabilityCrowdFund #BeAPatron #BIPOCMA #HelpSky #BlackSky 💸💕
linktr.ee/jskylerinc
May 25, 2025 at 10:24 PM
uplifting Skyler so she can continue to live with dignity. she's gotta get $900 by tuesday.
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absolutely enchanted by this lady's fb marketplace video of her bookshelf where her nosey ass cats won't stay out of frame
May 25, 2025 at 6:46 PM
absolutely enchanted by this lady's fb marketplace video of her bookshelf where her nosey ass cats won't stay out of frame
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One of the amazing and dedicated rico lawyers was fired from the NLG for unionizing. Not only have they done amazing work for their own clients, but they've done so much to further collective defense. Please donate if you can:
www.gofundme.com/f/nlg-fires-...
www.gofundme.com/f/nlg-fires-...
May 25, 2025 at 1:03 PM
One of the amazing and dedicated rico lawyers was fired from the NLG for unionizing. Not only have they done amazing work for their own clients, but they've done so much to further collective defense. Please donate if you can:
www.gofundme.com/f/nlg-fires-...
www.gofundme.com/f/nlg-fires-...
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The world isn’t against you, brother. Let us prove it with generous donations and reposts. 🌏
May 25, 2025 at 5:34 PM
The world isn’t against you, brother. Let us prove it with generous donations and reposts. 🌏
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On this 5th anniversary of his passing, I reflect on how America is such a different place before and after George Floyd's death.
Before, most white people claimed not to know how cops mistreat and kill us, as they demanded that cops do more of it.
Now, they demand more of it with full knowledge.
Before, most white people claimed not to know how cops mistreat and kill us, as they demanded that cops do more of it.
Now, they demand more of it with full knowledge.
May 25, 2025 at 4:49 PM
On this 5th anniversary of his passing, I reflect on how America is such a different place before and after George Floyd's death.
Before, most white people claimed not to know how cops mistreat and kill us, as they demanded that cops do more of it.
Now, they demand more of it with full knowledge.
Before, most white people claimed not to know how cops mistreat and kill us, as they demanded that cops do more of it.
Now, they demand more of it with full knowledge.
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My Sally Holmes rose has outdone itself this year. 😍 🌱
May 25, 2025 at 3:07 PM
My Sally Holmes rose has outdone itself this year. 😍 🌱