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Rachel Stephens
@rstephens.me
sunshine and rainbows and f-bombs 🌈
she/her
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So good to see you!

Look for me aggressively taking my earrings out when it's time for us to rumble, that will be your sign to jump in. :)
November 11, 2025 at 7:31 PM
I like that this was the important thing to share. :)

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November 10, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Ahhhh I see! Thanks for clarifying!
November 9, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Oh I didn’t know that one! I have already had my em-dash grumpiness, I didn’t know I also had to avoid the sparkle emoji.
November 8, 2025 at 8:47 PM
I’m absolutely not here for policing how women show up on camera.
November 8, 2025 at 8:39 PM
We’re very sorry people doing pro bono interviews about important social issues doesn’t meet your aesthetic requirements. There is a transcript available as well if you prefer reading.

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A RedMonk Conversation: Why the Python Software Foundation Withdrew a $1.5 Million US Government Grant Proposal (with Deb Nicholson)
In this RedMonk conversation, Deb Nicholson, Executive Director of the Python Software Foundation, discusses the PSF’s responsibilities, recent challenges with a government grant proposal, and the com...
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November 8, 2025 at 8:33 PM
this sweater is amazing!
November 6, 2025 at 11:19 PM
even a shallow bathtub with the right extenuating circumstances
November 6, 2025 at 11:15 PM
I personally vote for them to go lie down in quick sand, but the sea is probably more accessible.
November 6, 2025 at 9:49 PM
❤️
November 6, 2025 at 9:47 PM
fwiw United it making everything refundable; my guess is Delta does too? www.united.com/en/us/newsro...
November 6, 2025 at 3:40 PM
My favorite part is the "an."

An AI Companion feature was to blame. Definitely not This AI Companion feature. Just one of them out there somewhere.
November 5, 2025 at 5:28 PM
They still do, promise! 🤣
November 5, 2025 at 1:36 PM
I used to take them apart so I could do it all myself.

Lately though my kids come in to "help" during the last 50-ish pieces. Once you've given up rights to putting the last piece in you become less of a purist about such things.
November 3, 2025 at 3:05 PM