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Black Lives Matter | Trans Rights are Human Rights | Stop Climate Change | Ableism Sucks | Stop Asian Hate | Free Palestine | Love is Love
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· Apr 13
Mask up in public spaces, and unless you’re allergic to the ingredients, vaccinate. Diseases will continue to evolve, and global warming will worsen the impact due to increased transmission rates and decreased air quality. Herd immunity only works if we acknowledge that we’re all in this together!
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Bibliognost [BIB-lee-uh-nahst]
(n.)
- A well-read person with wide knowledge of books.
Use:
“Gerald soon discovered that his years as a quiet bibliognost had been unwitting training for his new post as head librarian, where every patron appeared to require the services of a human card catalog.”
(n.)
- A well-read person with wide knowledge of books.
Use:
“Gerald soon discovered that his years as a quiet bibliognost had been unwitting training for his new post as head librarian, where every patron appeared to require the services of a human card catalog.”
November 25, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Bibliognost [BIB-lee-uh-nahst]
(n.)
- A well-read person with wide knowledge of books.
Use:
“Gerald soon discovered that his years as a quiet bibliognost had been unwitting training for his new post as head librarian, where every patron appeared to require the services of a human card catalog.”
(n.)
- A well-read person with wide knowledge of books.
Use:
“Gerald soon discovered that his years as a quiet bibliognost had been unwitting training for his new post as head librarian, where every patron appeared to require the services of a human card catalog.”
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Hiraeth (HEE-reyeth)
(n.)
- An intense longing for a home you can’t return to, or that never was.
Used in a sentence:
“And evermore, deep in his small and ancient brest, there stirred a sorrow sharp as winter wind—a hiraeth for the numinous lands of Faerie that slipt into legend many ages agone.”
(n.)
- An intense longing for a home you can’t return to, or that never was.
Used in a sentence:
“And evermore, deep in his small and ancient brest, there stirred a sorrow sharp as winter wind—a hiraeth for the numinous lands of Faerie that slipt into legend many ages agone.”
November 26, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Hiraeth (HEE-reyeth)
(n.)
- An intense longing for a home you can’t return to, or that never was.
Used in a sentence:
“And evermore, deep in his small and ancient brest, there stirred a sorrow sharp as winter wind—a hiraeth for the numinous lands of Faerie that slipt into legend many ages agone.”
(n.)
- An intense longing for a home you can’t return to, or that never was.
Used in a sentence:
“And evermore, deep in his small and ancient brest, there stirred a sorrow sharp as winter wind—a hiraeth for the numinous lands of Faerie that slipt into legend many ages agone.”
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Quanked [kwangkt]
(adj.)
- Overpowered by fatigue.
- Exhausted or reduced in strength, as by labor or exertion; fatigued; sleepy.
Origin uncertain
Used in a sentence:
“After sprunting all weekend, then frooncing to get to work on time, I’m well quanked.”
(adj.)
- Overpowered by fatigue.
- Exhausted or reduced in strength, as by labor or exertion; fatigued; sleepy.
Origin uncertain
Used in a sentence:
“After sprunting all weekend, then frooncing to get to work on time, I’m well quanked.”
November 24, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Quanked [kwangkt]
(adj.)
- Overpowered by fatigue.
- Exhausted or reduced in strength, as by labor or exertion; fatigued; sleepy.
Origin uncertain
Used in a sentence:
“After sprunting all weekend, then frooncing to get to work on time, I’m well quanked.”
(adj.)
- Overpowered by fatigue.
- Exhausted or reduced in strength, as by labor or exertion; fatigued; sleepy.
Origin uncertain
Used in a sentence:
“After sprunting all weekend, then frooncing to get to work on time, I’m well quanked.”
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commission for Keyole of Mori LaMont the Necromancer
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#art #digitalart #commission #characterdesign #unicorn #fantasyart #artcommission #necromancer #dndart #dnd #painttoolsai #xppen #noaiart #blackartists
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#art #digitalart #commission #characterdesign #unicorn #fantasyart #artcommission #necromancer #dndart #dnd #painttoolsai #xppen #noaiart #blackartists
November 23, 2025 at 10:55 PM
commission for Keyole of Mori LaMont the Necromancer
[commissions open ✨ patrons get early access and discounts]
#art #digitalart #commission #characterdesign #unicorn #fantasyart #artcommission #necromancer #dndart #dnd #painttoolsai #xppen #noaiart #blackartists
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#art #digitalart #commission #characterdesign #unicorn #fantasyart #artcommission #necromancer #dndart #dnd #painttoolsai #xppen #noaiart #blackartists
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Frieren thinkin "whoa wait how do you even do that?"
#art #digitalart #frierenbeyondjourneysend #characterdesign #artchallenge #sousounofrieren #frierenart #Headcanon #blackanime #animeart #painttoolsai #xppen #noaiart
#art #digitalart #frierenbeyondjourneysend #characterdesign #artchallenge #sousounofrieren #frierenart #Headcanon #blackanime #animeart #painttoolsai #xppen #noaiart
November 22, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Frieren thinkin "whoa wait how do you even do that?"
#art #digitalart #frierenbeyondjourneysend #characterdesign #artchallenge #sousounofrieren #frierenart #Headcanon #blackanime #animeart #painttoolsai #xppen #noaiart
#art #digitalart #frierenbeyondjourneysend #characterdesign #artchallenge #sousounofrieren #frierenart #Headcanon #blackanime #animeart #painttoolsai #xppen #noaiart
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Scurryfunge [SKUR-ee-funj]
(v.)
- To rush around cleaning the house when company is on their way over.
(n.)
- The act of rushing to clean one’s home in preparation for impending company.
(v.)
- To rush around cleaning the house when company is on their way over.
(n.)
- The act of rushing to clean one’s home in preparation for impending company.
November 22, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Scurryfunge [SKUR-ee-funj]
(v.)
- To rush around cleaning the house when company is on their way over.
(n.)
- The act of rushing to clean one’s home in preparation for impending company.
(v.)
- To rush around cleaning the house when company is on their way over.
(n.)
- The act of rushing to clean one’s home in preparation for impending company.
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Public transit should be better everywhere!!! I want good public transit in my home state!!!
November 19, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Public transit should be better everywhere!!! I want good public transit in my home state!!!
PSA: Mask up in public, get vaccinated, & stay home when you feel sick.
A new strain of flu is already in North America, and COVID, RSV, pneumonia, & cold season is here too.
Prevent illness and protect yourself & others, public health is a team effort!
#MaskUp #VaccinesAreSafeAndEffective
A new strain of flu is already in North America, and COVID, RSV, pneumonia, & cold season is here too.
Prevent illness and protect yourself & others, public health is a team effort!
#MaskUp #VaccinesAreSafeAndEffective
November 19, 2025 at 5:21 AM
PSA: Mask up in public, get vaccinated, & stay home when you feel sick.
A new strain of flu is already in North America, and COVID, RSV, pneumonia, & cold season is here too.
Prevent illness and protect yourself & others, public health is a team effort!
#MaskUp #VaccinesAreSafeAndEffective
A new strain of flu is already in North America, and COVID, RSV, pneumonia, & cold season is here too.
Prevent illness and protect yourself & others, public health is a team effort!
#MaskUp #VaccinesAreSafeAndEffective
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Sailor Saturn's original design, from the Sailor Moon Raisonné art book.
November 19, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Sailor Saturn's original design, from the Sailor Moon Raisonné art book.
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Nestle has put children's lives at risk for as long as I have been alive, and I'm almost 60.
NGO says Swiss food giant is 'putting the health of babies at risk for profit' by adding sugar to babyfood.
Nestle accused of risking baby heath in Africa, Asia and Latin America
NGO says Swiss food giant is 'putting the health of babies at risk for profit' by adding sugar to babyfood.
bit.ly
November 18, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Nestle has put children's lives at risk for as long as I have been alive, and I'm almost 60.
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The U.S.-born pope has spoken out several times against his native country's treatment of migrants in the U.S. n.pr/4i4exY4
Pope Leo calls out 'extremely disrespectful' treatment of migrants in the U.S.
The U.S.-born pope has spoken out several times against his native country's treatment of migrants in the U.S.
n.pr
November 19, 2025 at 12:58 AM
The U.S.-born pope has spoken out several times against his native country's treatment of migrants in the U.S. n.pr/4i4exY4
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Indigenous people are demanding land rights not just as a restoration of their right to manage their territories but also as a climate and nature fix.
How will countries respond, not just during COP30 but beyond?
Watch this space.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/c...
How will countries respond, not just during COP30 but beyond?
Watch this space.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/c...
Indigenous People, Long Sidelined at Climate Talks, Take the Stage in Brazil
www.nytimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Indigenous people are demanding land rights not just as a restoration of their right to manage their territories but also as a climate and nature fix.
How will countries respond, not just during COP30 but beyond?
Watch this space.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/c...
How will countries respond, not just during COP30 but beyond?
Watch this space.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/c...
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Every single day ICE agents are threatening people and terrorizing communities.
We’ve seen ICE pepper spray babies, disappear US citizens, slam distraught mothers and fathers to the ground—now they’re terrorizing St. Paul.
ICE is out of control and should be abolished.
We’ve seen ICE pepper spray babies, disappear US citizens, slam distraught mothers and fathers to the ground—now they’re terrorizing St. Paul.
ICE is out of control and should be abolished.
Federal agents from ICE, DEA and the FBI raided a St. Paul paper distributor Tuesday morning. Hundreds of community members responded in protest, clashing with officers. At least two people were detained by authorities, according to a witness.
Dozens of federal agents raid St. Paul business, sparking protest • Minnesota Reformer
Dozens of federal agents surrounded the St. Paul headquarters of paper distributor Bro-Tex on Tuesday morning and were quickly met by a couple hundred protesters. The agents wore uniforms marked with ...
minnesotareformer.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Every single day ICE agents are threatening people and terrorizing communities.
We’ve seen ICE pepper spray babies, disappear US citizens, slam distraught mothers and fathers to the ground—now they’re terrorizing St. Paul.
ICE is out of control and should be abolished.
We’ve seen ICE pepper spray babies, disappear US citizens, slam distraught mothers and fathers to the ground—now they’re terrorizing St. Paul.
ICE is out of control and should be abolished.
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just learned we won an award for our blog post about Tom Holland and stormwater management.
remember, when you see an article about stormwater management, you repost it. i don’t make the rules.
remember, when you see an article about stormwater management, you repost it. i don’t make the rules.
What Tom Holland’s historic lip-sync showcase taught us about stormwater management
Grab your umbrella and your tights.
neorsd.medium.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:22 AM
just learned we won an award for our blog post about Tom Holland and stormwater management.
remember, when you see an article about stormwater management, you repost it. i don’t make the rules.
remember, when you see an article about stormwater management, you repost it. i don’t make the rules.
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Why am I so against generative AI in games?
Because I simply do not want my initial reaction to art to be one of suspicion and scrutiny, AI slop is fundamentally damaging my relationship to art and artistry, and I am deeply resentful that it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed.
Because I simply do not want my initial reaction to art to be one of suspicion and scrutiny, AI slop is fundamentally damaging my relationship to art and artistry, and I am deeply resentful that it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed.
November 17, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Why am I so against generative AI in games?
Because I simply do not want my initial reaction to art to be one of suspicion and scrutiny, AI slop is fundamentally damaging my relationship to art and artistry, and I am deeply resentful that it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed.
Because I simply do not want my initial reaction to art to be one of suspicion and scrutiny, AI slop is fundamentally damaging my relationship to art and artistry, and I am deeply resentful that it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed.
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So....after much deliberation and encouragement from loved ones, I've put together a GoFundMe after facing several financial burdens and medical debts...
Any help or sharing would really go a long way...
Thank you so much.
gofund.me/5bfe73dd9
Any help or sharing would really go a long way...
Thank you so much.
gofund.me/5bfe73dd9
Donate to Disabled Vet & Family Need Help After Job Loss, organized by Prakash Upadhyayula
My name is Prakash (aka KP), and I am a disabled veteran doing my b… Prakash Upadhyayula needs your support for Disabled Vet & Family Need Help After Job Loss
gofund.me
November 19, 2025 at 1:54 AM
So....after much deliberation and encouragement from loved ones, I've put together a GoFundMe after facing several financial burdens and medical debts...
Any help or sharing would really go a long way...
Thank you so much.
gofund.me/5bfe73dd9
Any help or sharing would really go a long way...
Thank you so much.
gofund.me/5bfe73dd9
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I've used myfreetaxes.com since 2018 (when I went freelance full time), it uses the tax prep service called TaxSlayer. The UI is clunky but it gets the job done and free for federal and state. I also use Quicken Simplifi to tag/categorize my transactions so I know what can be deducted
November 19, 2025 at 4:40 AM
I've used myfreetaxes.com since 2018 (when I went freelance full time), it uses the tax prep service called TaxSlayer. The UI is clunky but it gets the job done and free for federal and state. I also use Quicken Simplifi to tag/categorize my transactions so I know what can be deducted
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I’ve been a FreeTaxUSA proselytizer for years and years and I strongly encourage everyone to make the switch. same kind of step by step “for dummies” interface, even for my complicated freelancer taxes, and you don’t have to give your money to one of our most evil lobbyists
TurboTax is about to be integrated into ChatGPT, where customers will be guided through tasks tied to their tax filings or financial profile by the AI chatbot.
TurboTax owner Intuit is also paying OpenAI more than $100 million a year to power AI agents.
TurboTax owner Intuit is also paying OpenAI more than $100 million a year to power AI agents.
November 19, 2025 at 3:41 AM
I’ve been a FreeTaxUSA proselytizer for years and years and I strongly encourage everyone to make the switch. same kind of step by step “for dummies” interface, even for my complicated freelancer taxes, and you don’t have to give your money to one of our most evil lobbyists
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Free Link
Hey, since Patton Oswalt was reinstated, maybe Bluesky moderation can reinstate someone who was banned for doing the exact same thing.
November 19, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Free Link
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This time next week, drop by for the free screening of
Repo! The Genetic Opera
Repo! The Genetic Opera
November 15, 2025 at 7:18 PM
This time next week, drop by for the free screening of
Repo! The Genetic Opera
Repo! The Genetic Opera
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My Hero Academia OC, Ren Ashido and Mina Ashido
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#art #digitalart #commission #characterdesign #myheroacademia #mha #bnhafanart #mhamina #minaashido #mhaoc #animeart #painttoolsai #xppen #noaiart #blackartist
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#art #digitalart #commission #characterdesign #myheroacademia #mha #bnhafanart #mhamina #minaashido #mhaoc #animeart #painttoolsai #xppen #noaiart #blackartist
November 15, 2025 at 8:25 PM
My Hero Academia OC, Ren Ashido and Mina Ashido
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#art #digitalart #commission #characterdesign #myheroacademia #mha #bnhafanart #mhamina #minaashido #mhaoc #animeart #painttoolsai #xppen #noaiart #blackartist
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#art #digitalart #commission #characterdesign #myheroacademia #mha #bnhafanart #mhamina #minaashido #mhaoc #animeart #painttoolsai #xppen #noaiart #blackartist
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Louder for the people in the back: You are ALREADY REQUIRED TO RECERTIFY ELIGIBILITY to maintain your benefits. This is cruelty.
SNAP crap red hat claptrap.
Requiring eveyone currently receiving SNAP to reapply is ridiculous since recipients recertify eligibility periodically.
Kicking people off is the point, not finding “waste, fraud and abuse”…like the waste of admin wok to process re-enrollments for 42mil people...
Requiring eveyone currently receiving SNAP to reapply is ridiculous since recipients recertify eligibility periodically.
Kicking people off is the point, not finding “waste, fraud and abuse”…like the waste of admin wok to process re-enrollments for 42mil people...
thehill.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Louder for the people in the back: You are ALREADY REQUIRED TO RECERTIFY ELIGIBILITY to maintain your benefits. This is cruelty.
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My life insurance annual premiums are more than triple the cost this year as in the past 20 years.
But hey, I’m sure there’s no reason that insurance companies are spiking prices.
Y’all keep spreading airborne illnesses with no thought of repercussions. 😷
But hey, I’m sure there’s no reason that insurance companies are spiking prices.
Y’all keep spreading airborne illnesses with no thought of repercussions. 😷
November 13, 2025 at 1:51 PM
My life insurance annual premiums are more than triple the cost this year as in the past 20 years.
But hey, I’m sure there’s no reason that insurance companies are spiking prices.
Y’all keep spreading airborne illnesses with no thought of repercussions. 😷
But hey, I’m sure there’s no reason that insurance companies are spiking prices.
Y’all keep spreading airborne illnesses with no thought of repercussions. 😷
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I like how this came along, but I need to revisit her hairstyle and actually figure out the color scheme of her outfit.
November 13, 2025 at 3:13 AM
I like how this came along, but I need to revisit her hairstyle and actually figure out the color scheme of her outfit.
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Masking works. My respirator has kept me free from Covid and flu for six years. 😷
Vaccines are great, but not inhaling viruses into your body is super cool when vaccines do not provide 100% protection. Vaccines & masking in combination FTW.
Vaccines are great, but not inhaling viruses into your body is super cool when vaccines do not provide 100% protection. Vaccines & masking in combination FTW.
Canada could face ‘worst kind’ of flu season as experts warn evolving strain may be mismatch for vaccine | CBC News
With flu cases now rising in Canada, medical experts are bracing for a difficult influenza season linked to the global spread of an evolving H3N2 strain that could be a mismatch for this year’s vaccin...
www.cbc.ca
November 9, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Masking works. My respirator has kept me free from Covid and flu for six years. 😷
Vaccines are great, but not inhaling viruses into your body is super cool when vaccines do not provide 100% protection. Vaccines & masking in combination FTW.
Vaccines are great, but not inhaling viruses into your body is super cool when vaccines do not provide 100% protection. Vaccines & masking in combination FTW.