M.L. Humphrey
@mlhumphrey.bsky.social
Lover of Newfies, Microsoft Excel, and Colorado. Link to some of my books: https://mlhumphrey.com/2024/09/15/all-the-many-pen-names/
Website: mlhumphrey.com
Free Excel Tips and Tricks ebook: https://books2read.com/exceltips
Website: mlhumphrey.com
Free Excel Tips and Tricks ebook: https://books2read.com/exceltips
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November 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Scarisdale tree, Isle of Mull #Scotland #IsleofMull #Argyll damianshields.photoshelter.com/p/2026-calendar
November 15, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Scarisdale tree, Isle of Mull #Scotland #IsleofMull #Argyll damianshields.photoshelter.com/p/2026-calendar
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The Oops All Crabra drop is happening tomorrow, Sat. Nov. 15!
Check it out if you want to grab yourself a OOAK crab wizard. They each have their own names and magic specialties!
Check it out if you want to grab yourself a OOAK crab wizard. They each have their own names and magic specialties!
November 14, 2025 at 4:54 PM
The Oops All Crabra drop is happening tomorrow, Sat. Nov. 15!
Check it out if you want to grab yourself a OOAK crab wizard. They each have their own names and magic specialties!
Check it out if you want to grab yourself a OOAK crab wizard. They each have their own names and magic specialties!
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From the past. A look back to on this day 15th November with our farmily of farm animals & friends
November 15, 2025 at 7:40 AM
From the past. A look back to on this day 15th November with our farmily of farm animals & friends
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Block ruthlessly. Block on vibes. Don't get into pointless arguments with randos in the comments. When a profile's entire personality is pro or anti current gov, I block immediately. Every one of us is being played. Only way to win is not to play.
"Accounts are hosted across numerous Mastodon instances and bridged into Bluesky, creating the appearance of independent sources. Activity on Bluesky helped reveal aggregate patterns, identical usernames, posting schedules, and content themes ..."
Since 15 Sept IFTAS has tracked a network of over 300 Mastodon accounts engaged in a high-volume propaganda campaign, promoting pro-Russian narratives:
https://about.iftas.org/2025/10/05/coordinated-pro-russian-propaganda-network-targeting-activitypub-and-atproto-services/
https://about.iftas.org/2025/10/05/coordinated-pro-russian-propaganda-network-targeting-activitypub-and-atproto-services/
November 15, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Block ruthlessly. Block on vibes. Don't get into pointless arguments with randos in the comments. When a profile's entire personality is pro or anti current gov, I block immediately. Every one of us is being played. Only way to win is not to play.
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"To think that realistic fiction is by definition superior to imaginative fiction is to think imitation is superior to invention."
Ursula K. LeGuin
Ursula K. LeGuin
November 14, 2025 at 12:29 PM
"To think that realistic fiction is by definition superior to imaginative fiction is to think imitation is superior to invention."
Ursula K. LeGuin
Ursula K. LeGuin
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Now is the time to prepare to not set your house on fire this Thanksgiving.
November 15, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Now is the time to prepare to not set your house on fire this Thanksgiving.
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I don’t want to formulate words yet, but my friend Alice Wong, @sfdirewolf.bsky.social of the Disability Visibility Project, has passed.
Here are the words she left behind:
www.instagram.com/p/DREMDNBjnq...
Here are the words she left behind:
www.instagram.com/p/DREMDNBjnq...
Alice Wong on Instagram: "ID: Yellow background with black text "This is Alice's friend Sandy Ho, posting. Per Alice's wishes, this message is being shared at the time of her passing. Hi everyone, it ...
423 likes, 73 comments - alicatsamurai on November 14, 2025: "ID: Yellow background with black text "This is Alice's friend Sandy Ho, posting. Per Alice's wishes, this message is being shared at the t...
www.instagram.com
November 15, 2025 at 5:57 AM
I don’t want to formulate words yet, but my friend Alice Wong, @sfdirewolf.bsky.social of the Disability Visibility Project, has passed.
Here are the words she left behind:
www.instagram.com/p/DREMDNBjnq...
Here are the words she left behind:
www.instagram.com/p/DREMDNBjnq...
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Whenever people diss the romance genre or act as if it is by definition second-rate, I think about how genuinely difficult it is to write a truly effective (and non wince-inducing) consensual sex scene (whether cute, fun, passionate, tragic, comedic, horny, moving, etc). Especially an explicit one.
November 14, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Whenever people diss the romance genre or act as if it is by definition second-rate, I think about how genuinely difficult it is to write a truly effective (and non wince-inducing) consensual sex scene (whether cute, fun, passionate, tragic, comedic, horny, moving, etc). Especially an explicit one.
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⚠️ VERIFICATION SCAM WARNING - We will NEVER DM you about account verification. Messages from "Bluesky staff" or services offering to get your account verified through DMs are scams. Report and block immediately. 5/10
November 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
⚠️ VERIFICATION SCAM WARNING - We will NEVER DM you about account verification. Messages from "Bluesky staff" or services offering to get your account verified through DMs are scams. Report and block immediately. 5/10
Re: CO weather
As someone who lived in the middle of where the Marshall fire struck, I find it scary that we're so hot and dry right now. But since I'm currently driving an hour each way daily on twisty mountain roads to help out with sick family, I am v. grateful for no snow/ice.
As someone who lived in the middle of where the Marshall fire struck, I find it scary that we're so hot and dry right now. But since I'm currently driving an hour each way daily on twisty mountain roads to help out with sick family, I am v. grateful for no snow/ice.
November 14, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Re: CO weather
As someone who lived in the middle of where the Marshall fire struck, I find it scary that we're so hot and dry right now. But since I'm currently driving an hour each way daily on twisty mountain roads to help out with sick family, I am v. grateful for no snow/ice.
As someone who lived in the middle of where the Marshall fire struck, I find it scary that we're so hot and dry right now. But since I'm currently driving an hour each way daily on twisty mountain roads to help out with sick family, I am v. grateful for no snow/ice.
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Reminder to fellow SADers that turning on your SAD lamp is transformational. I finally turned mine on and felt my whole face drawn toward it like a starving moth.
November 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Reminder to fellow SADers that turning on your SAD lamp is transformational. I finally turned mine on and felt my whole face drawn toward it like a starving moth.
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Inspired by his example, I started my own doc as I've been learning Unreal Engine and it's made a huge difference!
Yes, docs exist. So do tutorials, forums, discords, etc.
But having my own doc reminds me both where the info I need is, and anything additional I found out while trying it.
Yes, docs exist. So do tutorials, forums, discords, etc.
But having my own doc reminds me both where the info I need is, and anything additional I found out while trying it.
November 14, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Inspired by his example, I started my own doc as I've been learning Unreal Engine and it's made a huge difference!
Yes, docs exist. So do tutorials, forums, discords, etc.
But having my own doc reminds me both where the info I need is, and anything additional I found out while trying it.
Yes, docs exist. So do tutorials, forums, discords, etc.
But having my own doc reminds me both where the info I need is, and anything additional I found out while trying it.
This guy was an easy block for me.
I'm sure some lawyers just want a piece of the pie, but also note that the Anthropic settlement falls apart for everyone if enough eligible authors opt out, so be careful what you're doing and why on this one folks.
I'm sure some lawyers just want a piece of the pie, but also note that the Anthropic settlement falls apart for everyone if enough eligible authors opt out, so be careful what you're doing and why on this one folks.
So there’s a lawyer going around BlueSky right now responding to everyone talking about the Anthropic book settlement by (1) urging people to opt out and (2) saying that they are representing authors who are opting out.
November 14, 2025 at 3:34 PM
This guy was an easy block for me.
I'm sure some lawyers just want a piece of the pie, but also note that the Anthropic settlement falls apart for everyone if enough eligible authors opt out, so be careful what you're doing and why on this one folks.
I'm sure some lawyers just want a piece of the pie, but also note that the Anthropic settlement falls apart for everyone if enough eligible authors opt out, so be careful what you're doing and why on this one folks.
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A California federal judge blasted Arizona law firm ClaimsHero Holdings LLC for encouraging authors to opt out of Anthropic PBC's $1.5 billion deal to end copyright infringement claims, saying it looks like the firm is "trying to trick people" for a "quick buck."
Anthropic Judge Rips Opt-Out Law Firm As 'Quick Buck' Ploy - Law360
A California federal judge on Thursday blasted Arizona law firm ClaimsHero Holdings LLC for encouraging authors to opt out of Anthropic PBC's $1.5 billion deal to end copyright infringement claims, saying it looks like the firm is "trying to trick people" for a "quick buck."
www.law360.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM
A California federal judge blasted Arizona law firm ClaimsHero Holdings LLC for encouraging authors to opt out of Anthropic PBC's $1.5 billion deal to end copyright infringement claims, saying it looks like the firm is "trying to trick people" for a "quick buck."
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The cold snap made the headlines, but the warmth in the nation’s middle now will fly by the radar.
70 heat records in jeopardy today (record highs and record warm lows) with temps 20-30 degrees above normal.
A pleasant break before the winter chill sets in.
70 heat records in jeopardy today (record highs and record warm lows) with temps 20-30 degrees above normal.
A pleasant break before the winter chill sets in.
November 14, 2025 at 1:56 PM
The cold snap made the headlines, but the warmth in the nation’s middle now will fly by the radar.
70 heat records in jeopardy today (record highs and record warm lows) with temps 20-30 degrees above normal.
A pleasant break before the winter chill sets in.
70 heat records in jeopardy today (record highs and record warm lows) with temps 20-30 degrees above normal.
A pleasant break before the winter chill sets in.
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Self-care is not selfish. It is essential for your health and well-being.
Remember to:
💙 Move
💙 Rest
💙 Check in
💙 Care for your body
Learn more about #diabetes 👉bit.ly/4hUOjY0 #WorldDiabetesDay
Remember to:
💙 Move
💙 Rest
💙 Check in
💙 Care for your body
Learn more about #diabetes 👉bit.ly/4hUOjY0 #WorldDiabetesDay
November 14, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Self-care is not selfish. It is essential for your health and well-being.
Remember to:
💙 Move
💙 Rest
💙 Check in
💙 Care for your body
Learn more about #diabetes 👉bit.ly/4hUOjY0 #WorldDiabetesDay
Remember to:
💙 Move
💙 Rest
💙 Check in
💙 Care for your body
Learn more about #diabetes 👉bit.ly/4hUOjY0 #WorldDiabetesDay
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So when the aurora borealis is faint enough, you can capture its glow with the Milky Way 😍
Berthoud Pass, CO last night
Berthoud Pass, CO last night
November 13, 2025 at 3:25 PM
So when the aurora borealis is faint enough, you can capture its glow with the Milky Way 😍
Berthoud Pass, CO last night
Berthoud Pass, CO last night
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“Never put in an email anything you don’t want read out loud to a jury.”
-Common advice given by lawyers
-Common advice given by lawyers
November 13, 2025 at 2:44 AM
“Never put in an email anything you don’t want read out loud to a jury.”
-Common advice given by lawyers
-Common advice given by lawyers
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Heads up, writer friends. For the second time I received a cute email from an 11 year old asking if I'd read their short story and give feedback. Story Not an attachment but a link. Be safe. Delete. Do not respond. Emails virtually identical but for boy/girl name.
November 13, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Heads up, writer friends. For the second time I received a cute email from an 11 year old asking if I'd read their short story and give feedback. Story Not an attachment but a link. Be safe. Delete. Do not respond. Emails virtually identical but for boy/girl name.
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Just in case this is useful for anybody in light of the sky being ridiculous again
New aurora hunters who are going out tonight: I do not claim to be an expert but I do get *lots* of practice
My cheat sheet (with résumé):
* Lens with the widest aperture you own, aperture all the way open
* EV -5/3
* Exposure 4 seconds
* ISO to match
* Focus almost infinity (make the stars sharp)
My cheat sheet (with résumé):
* Lens with the widest aperture you own, aperture all the way open
* EV -5/3
* Exposure 4 seconds
* ISO to match
* Focus almost infinity (make the stars sharp)
November 12, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Just in case this is useful for anybody in light of the sky being ridiculous again
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The hardest part about seeing auroras is it's really difficult to predict. You can get an idea of likelihood of visibility, but it doesn't mean you're guaranteed to see them or not see them.
And of course always remember, there will be more chances. We're in a high activity cycle right now. :)
And of course always remember, there will be more chances. We're in a high activity cycle right now. :)
November 12, 2025 at 4:24 AM
The hardest part about seeing auroras is it's really difficult to predict. You can get an idea of likelihood of visibility, but it doesn't mean you're guaranteed to see them or not see them.
And of course always remember, there will be more chances. We're in a high activity cycle right now. :)
And of course always remember, there will be more chances. We're in a high activity cycle right now. :)
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What to expect:
1) The show continues overnight
2) There’s a chance that tomorrow night’s northern lights show is even better than tonight’s (more below).
(Disclaimer: I am not a space weather meteorologist, but the folks below are, and I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express)
1) The show continues overnight
2) There’s a chance that tomorrow night’s northern lights show is even better than tonight’s (more below).
(Disclaimer: I am not a space weather meteorologist, but the folks below are, and I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express)
November 12, 2025 at 5:20 AM
What to expect:
1) The show continues overnight
2) There’s a chance that tomorrow night’s northern lights show is even better than tonight’s (more below).
(Disclaimer: I am not a space weather meteorologist, but the folks below are, and I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express)
1) The show continues overnight
2) There’s a chance that tomorrow night’s northern lights show is even better than tonight’s (more below).
(Disclaimer: I am not a space weather meteorologist, but the folks below are, and I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express)
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NGL folks. Moving even just one of these originals would really make a difference for my husband & I with our continually piling up medical bills.🥲 Plz help spread the word, if you can. Even just re-sharing is powerful for small artists like me.🙏
If you've ever wanted to collect one of my originals, here's a great opportunity! I'm offering these pieces currently via the @changelingart.bsky.social's Deck the Halls auction with extremely fair starting bids.
Place your bids here by commenting on the images:
www.facebook.com/share/19tZA4...
Place your bids here by commenting on the images:
www.facebook.com/share/19tZA4...
November 11, 2025 at 5:25 PM
NGL folks. Moving even just one of these originals would really make a difference for my husband & I with our continually piling up medical bills.🥲 Plz help spread the word, if you can. Even just re-sharing is powerful for small artists like me.🙏
I am all for people making the best life choices for them. But why do they make such bad ones? (Going home to a remote location one week after a stroke that caused left-side paralysis without adequate rehab and only one on-site, untrained caretaker.)
November 11, 2025 at 7:35 PM
I am all for people making the best life choices for them. But why do they make such bad ones? (Going home to a remote location one week after a stroke that caused left-side paralysis without adequate rehab and only one on-site, untrained caretaker.)