Merlony
@merlony.bsky.social
Burnt-out husk of a disabled queer, she/her
Middle-aged, but how?
Time is a mystery.
Oh, it's ADHD...
Middle-aged, but how?
Time is a mystery.
Oh, it's ADHD...
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1/ A longtime Wired editor just wrote a mush-brained essay about how he totally missed the political rot of Silicon Valley (& still doesn't get it).
But in the late 1990s, a Wired journalist warned of a toxic ideology bubbling up from tech. Paulina Borsook has largely been erased. Let's change that
But in the late 1990s, a Wired journalist warned of a toxic ideology bubbling up from tech. Paulina Borsook has largely been erased. Let's change that
September 24, 2025 at 6:36 PM
1/ A longtime Wired editor just wrote a mush-brained essay about how he totally missed the political rot of Silicon Valley (& still doesn't get it).
But in the late 1990s, a Wired journalist warned of a toxic ideology bubbling up from tech. Paulina Borsook has largely been erased. Let's change that
But in the late 1990s, a Wired journalist warned of a toxic ideology bubbling up from tech. Paulina Borsook has largely been erased. Let's change that
I got diagnosed with ADHD recently.
Then I got the superpower of Doing What I'm Thinking Without Delay Most Of The Time aka. medication.
This is soooooo weird. Good, but weird. It's just... I'm nearly fifty. Is doing stuff supposed to be this easy? Is this the default setting?
#ADHD
Then I got the superpower of Doing What I'm Thinking Without Delay Most Of The Time aka. medication.
This is soooooo weird. Good, but weird. It's just... I'm nearly fifty. Is doing stuff supposed to be this easy? Is this the default setting?
#ADHD
December 5, 2025 at 9:44 AM
I got diagnosed with ADHD recently.
Then I got the superpower of Doing What I'm Thinking Without Delay Most Of The Time aka. medication.
This is soooooo weird. Good, but weird. It's just... I'm nearly fifty. Is doing stuff supposed to be this easy? Is this the default setting?
#ADHD
Then I got the superpower of Doing What I'm Thinking Without Delay Most Of The Time aka. medication.
This is soooooo weird. Good, but weird. It's just... I'm nearly fifty. Is doing stuff supposed to be this easy? Is this the default setting?
#ADHD
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a complete step-by-step guide to using generative AI:
1. don’t
1. don’t
July 20, 2025 at 11:19 PM
a complete step-by-step guide to using generative AI:
1. don’t
1. don’t
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Any sharing helps, friends. Much love to anyone who can help. I know times are rough rn for most of us.
July 18, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Any sharing helps, friends. Much love to anyone who can help. I know times are rough rn for most of us.
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unions: they get the job done
May 29, 2025 at 3:03 AM
unions: they get the job done
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It costs 0$ to Repost a Black disabled queer small business! It could lead to my next sale.
All 3 patterns are available for pre-order!! If I don't sell enough of them. I'll have to cancel orders. So please support!!
Which ones are you buying? Galaxy, bats or strawberry?
Store: Bibipins.com
All 3 patterns are available for pre-order!! If I don't sell enough of them. I'll have to cancel orders. So please support!!
Which ones are you buying? Galaxy, bats or strawberry?
Store: Bibipins.com
February 22, 2025 at 12:11 AM
It costs 0$ to Repost a Black disabled queer small business! It could lead to my next sale.
All 3 patterns are available for pre-order!! If I don't sell enough of them. I'll have to cancel orders. So please support!!
Which ones are you buying? Galaxy, bats or strawberry?
Store: Bibipins.com
All 3 patterns are available for pre-order!! If I don't sell enough of them. I'll have to cancel orders. So please support!!
Which ones are you buying? Galaxy, bats or strawberry?
Store: Bibipins.com
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👂 CALLING ALL MY SOUND-SENSITIVE PEEPS 👂
Please fill out this survey to help a very wonderful 4th grader that I know get some key data for a school project! And please share!
forms.gle/dHAa7uQrhY7f...
Please fill out this survey to help a very wonderful 4th grader that I know get some key data for a school project! And please share!
forms.gle/dHAa7uQrhY7f...
Sound Sensitivity
IF YOU CONSIDER YOURSELF TO BE SENSITIVE TO SOUNDS, please fill this out to help a 4th grader with a research project! And feel free to share! Thank you!
forms.gle
January 14, 2025 at 2:04 AM
👂 CALLING ALL MY SOUND-SENSITIVE PEEPS 👂
Please fill out this survey to help a very wonderful 4th grader that I know get some key data for a school project! And please share!
forms.gle/dHAa7uQrhY7f...
Please fill out this survey to help a very wonderful 4th grader that I know get some key data for a school project! And please share!
forms.gle/dHAa7uQrhY7f...
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January 15, 2025 at 2:56 AM
I'm getting itchy fingers just looking at these yarns.
A few of my bird-inspired colourways
January 10, 2025 at 10:24 AM
I'm getting itchy fingers just looking at these yarns.
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A little bird-inspired eye candy. I love what I do ❤️
Anna’s Hummingbird and Blue-footed Booby, hand dyed in small batches of gorgeous merino yarn #addBirds #indiedyer
Anna’s Hummingbird and Blue-footed Booby, hand dyed in small batches of gorgeous merino yarn #addBirds #indiedyer
November 23, 2024 at 8:37 PM
A little bird-inspired eye candy. I love what I do ❤️
Anna’s Hummingbird and Blue-footed Booby, hand dyed in small batches of gorgeous merino yarn #addBirds #indiedyer
Anna’s Hummingbird and Blue-footed Booby, hand dyed in small batches of gorgeous merino yarn #addBirds #indiedyer
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I mean, if a guy did this in front of me, I would marry him too. Congrats to Zendaya and Tom Holland for their engagement🙏
Lip Sync Battle - Tom Holland
YouTube video by Comedy Central Latinoamérica
m.youtube.com
January 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
I mean, if a guy did this in front of me, I would marry him too. Congrats to Zendaya and Tom Holland for their engagement🙏
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I have 214.6K followers, and I figure at least some of them are looking to gift books this holiday season, so:
HEY AUTHORS OF BLUESKY: In the comments to this post, tell us (briefly!) about your most recent book, and put in a link to where people can learn more and/or buy the book in question.
Go!
HEY AUTHORS OF BLUESKY: In the comments to this post, tell us (briefly!) about your most recent book, and put in a link to where people can learn more and/or buy the book in question.
Go!
December 12, 2024 at 10:33 PM
I have 214.6K followers, and I figure at least some of them are looking to gift books this holiday season, so:
HEY AUTHORS OF BLUESKY: In the comments to this post, tell us (briefly!) about your most recent book, and put in a link to where people can learn more and/or buy the book in question.
Go!
HEY AUTHORS OF BLUESKY: In the comments to this post, tell us (briefly!) about your most recent book, and put in a link to where people can learn more and/or buy the book in question.
Go!
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BlueSky is trying to monetize so let's show them some numbers:
Reskeet this if you refuse to pay for BlueSky+ until trust & safety decides to prioritize marginalized users.
That's $96 / year of lost revenue for each reskeet...
Reskeet this if you refuse to pay for BlueSky+ until trust & safety decides to prioritize marginalized users.
That's $96 / year of lost revenue for each reskeet...
December 10, 2024 at 5:23 AM
BlueSky is trying to monetize so let's show them some numbers:
Reskeet this if you refuse to pay for BlueSky+ until trust & safety decides to prioritize marginalized users.
That's $96 / year of lost revenue for each reskeet...
Reskeet this if you refuse to pay for BlueSky+ until trust & safety decides to prioritize marginalized users.
That's $96 / year of lost revenue for each reskeet...
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Folks, I've got trouble! My workhorse writing/bookcreating Macbook has developed keyboard & (just now) power issues that mean it's got to go into the shop pronto. Can I point you (tho not UK folks, sorry) at some ebook bundles to help defray the cost? Thanks! (& repost plz?) dduane.link/EBDBundles
Bundles
All our ebook bundles contain books significantly discounted from their standalone prices. And naturally they're all DRM-free, and come with our lifetime free replacement guarantee.
dduane.link
December 12, 2024 at 2:13 PM
Folks, I've got trouble! My workhorse writing/bookcreating Macbook has developed keyboard & (just now) power issues that mean it's got to go into the shop pronto. Can I point you (tho not UK folks, sorry) at some ebook bundles to help defray the cost? Thanks! (& repost plz?) dduane.link/EBDBundles
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Friends, this is why men should not be making decisions about women’s reproductive health.
November 10, 2024 at 1:48 AM
Friends, this is why men should not be making decisions about women’s reproductive health.
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GIVING A FUCK ABOUT EACHOTHER IS SO PUNK ROCK 🫂
November 7, 2024 at 11:38 PM
GIVING A FUCK ABOUT EACHOTHER IS SO PUNK ROCK 🫂
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i know a lot of people are like "live for spite!!!" and i 100% support that if that's what keeps you going but if it doesn't work for you you can live for a variety of reasons, including "read book that isn't out yet", "love", "step on a crunchy leaf", "look at the river", "pat a creature" etc
November 9, 2024 at 4:13 PM
i know a lot of people are like "live for spite!!!" and i 100% support that if that's what keeps you going but if it doesn't work for you you can live for a variety of reasons, including "read book that isn't out yet", "love", "step on a crunchy leaf", "look at the river", "pat a creature" etc
Happy Pride!
If you are from EU, please read this.
European Citizens' Initiative
Ban on conversion practices in the European Union
eci.ec.europa.eu/043/public/#...
If you are from EU, please read this.
European Citizens' Initiative
Ban on conversion practices in the European Union
eci.ec.europa.eu/043/public/#...
European Citizens' Initiative
Give your support !
eci.ec.europa.eu
June 2, 2024 at 2:46 PM
Happy Pride!
If you are from EU, please read this.
European Citizens' Initiative
Ban on conversion practices in the European Union
eci.ec.europa.eu/043/public/#...
If you are from EU, please read this.
European Citizens' Initiative
Ban on conversion practices in the European Union
eci.ec.europa.eu/043/public/#...
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and this literally ties into costumers' fight for equal pay in this year's IATSE negotiations
The Costume Designers Guild is 87% female, with more than 20% of members identifying as LGBTQ, and 45% lower on the IATSE pay scale than male-dominated creative department heads (per the Guild).
The Costume Designers Guild is 87% female, with more than 20% of members identifying as LGBTQ, and 45% lower on the IATSE pay scale than male-dominated creative department heads (per the Guild).
For anyone who feels like complaining about the Met Gala, it exists because the museum doesn’t deign to fund the Costume Institute like it funds literally every other collection in the place. It’s the only area that has to self-fund. The Gala is how it does that.
May 7, 2024 at 3:57 AM
and this literally ties into costumers' fight for equal pay in this year's IATSE negotiations
The Costume Designers Guild is 87% female, with more than 20% of members identifying as LGBTQ, and 45% lower on the IATSE pay scale than male-dominated creative department heads (per the Guild).
The Costume Designers Guild is 87% female, with more than 20% of members identifying as LGBTQ, and 45% lower on the IATSE pay scale than male-dominated creative department heads (per the Guild).
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feeling unsafe | patreon.com/lubchansky
May 6, 2024 at 2:26 PM
feeling unsafe | patreon.com/lubchansky
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Great story to start the week:
Teens come up with trigonometry proof for Pythagorean Theorem, a problem that stumped math world for centuries
A high school teacher didn't expect a solution when she set a 2,000-year-old Pythagorean Theorem problem in front of her students. Then Calcea Johnson and Ne'Kiya Jackson stepped up to the challenge.
www.cbsnews.com
May 6, 2024 at 1:46 PM
Great story to start the week:
what actor’s expression in a movie will stay with you for the rest of your life
May 6, 2024 at 9:28 AM
what actor’s expression in a movie will stay with you for the rest of your life
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