Situational Alchemist
@sialche.bsky.social
Cultural Theorist. Quipster. Critical Thinker.
Uppity Negress. Full of vinegar, razor blades & bees. When people show you who they are, believe them.
Uppity Negress. Full of vinegar, razor blades & bees. When people show you who they are, believe them.
Looks like the historic Stahl House (LA) is finally for sale. *checks pockets* Bah.
November 27, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Looks like the historic Stahl House (LA) is finally for sale. *checks pockets* Bah.
With all that’s been happening in the world, I was looking to spend some dollars in the appropriate direction; however, the brand that I’ve been stalking since its debut seems to be in trouble.
Uncle Nearest, what on earth? 
Uncle Nearest, what on earth? 
October 27, 2025 at 2:36 AM
With all that’s been happening in the world, I was looking to spend some dollars in the appropriate direction; however, the brand that I’ve been stalking since its debut seems to be in trouble.
Uncle Nearest, what on earth? 
Uncle Nearest, what on earth? 
Had a delightful interaction with an MTA Customer Service agent this afternoon. Yes, I’m as shocked as you are.
October 26, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Had a delightful interaction with an MTA Customer Service agent this afternoon. Yes, I’m as shocked as you are.
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Since many of us are cancelling streaming services, I want to post a little reminder that many library cards will allow you free access to Kanopy, an amazing streaming channel.
If your library card doesn't work, you can often sign up for other libraries in your region.
If your library card doesn't work, you can often sign up for other libraries in your region.
September 19, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Since many of us are cancelling streaming services, I want to post a little reminder that many library cards will allow you free access to Kanopy, an amazing streaming channel.
If your library card doesn't work, you can often sign up for other libraries in your region.
If your library card doesn't work, you can often sign up for other libraries in your region.
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Are there really no Black female cast members on SNL this season? 8 in 50 years is bad, Lorne. 0 in 2025 is egregious.
September 17, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Are there really no Black female cast members on SNL this season? 8 in 50 years is bad, Lorne. 0 in 2025 is egregious.
I thought Weapons might go a twisted Pied Piper route. Too obvi I guess.
August 18, 2025 at 2:18 PM
I thought Weapons might go a twisted Pied Piper route. Too obvi I guess.
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Two years ago today, the Montgomery Brawl gave us heroes, swimmers, a hat signal, and uplifting.
A moment of silence as we raise our folding chairs high…
A moment of silence as we raise our folding chairs high…
August 5, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Two years ago today, the Montgomery Brawl gave us heroes, swimmers, a hat signal, and uplifting.
A moment of silence as we raise our folding chairs high…
A moment of silence as we raise our folding chairs high…
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Wearing an n95 is:
1) Self & community care
2) Antifascist practice that disrupts eugenics
3) Protecting groups at greater risk of harm from illness (eg trans, BIPOC, disability & immigrant communities)
4) Anticapitalist worker & class solidarity
5) A 🖕 to MAGA
6) Punk AF
Give/get mutual aid:
1) Self & community care
2) Antifascist practice that disrupts eugenics
3) Protecting groups at greater risk of harm from illness (eg trans, BIPOC, disability & immigrant communities)
4) Anticapitalist worker & class solidarity
5) A 🖕 to MAGA
6) Punk AF
Give/get mutual aid:
Worldwide Mask Bloc Directory – Find your local Mask Bloc
MaskBloc.org lists active Mask Blocs around the world. Free high-quality masks, COVID-19 tests and other equipment for your community. Mutual Aid & We Keep Us Safe.
Maskbloc.org
July 20, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Wearing an n95 is:
1) Self & community care
2) Antifascist practice that disrupts eugenics
3) Protecting groups at greater risk of harm from illness (eg trans, BIPOC, disability & immigrant communities)
4) Anticapitalist worker & class solidarity
5) A 🖕 to MAGA
6) Punk AF
Give/get mutual aid:
1) Self & community care
2) Antifascist practice that disrupts eugenics
3) Protecting groups at greater risk of harm from illness (eg trans, BIPOC, disability & immigrant communities)
4) Anticapitalist worker & class solidarity
5) A 🖕 to MAGA
6) Punk AF
Give/get mutual aid:
I was born and raised in the United States; I’m not new to capitalism. Present day levels of greed from formerly trusted institutions (the government, the media) is gobsmacking.
Capitalism has gone from a system that promised a lot to a few to something that runs the risk of destroying us all. 
Capitalism has gone from a system that promised a lot to a few to something that runs the risk of destroying us all. 
July 19, 2025 at 5:39 PM
I was born and raised in the United States; I’m not new to capitalism. Present day levels of greed from formerly trusted institutions (the government, the media) is gobsmacking.
Capitalism has gone from a system that promised a lot to a few to something that runs the risk of destroying us all. 
Capitalism has gone from a system that promised a lot to a few to something that runs the risk of destroying us all. 
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I spoke with legal and policy experts to break down what steps trans people should follow to update their passports right now and what risks they may face while doing so.
Read more here — and if you need to update an expiring passport, time is of the essence!
Read more here — and if you need to update an expiring passport, time is of the essence!
Trans people can obtain accurate passports again. Here’s how
The 19th spoke with experts about the window of opportunity — and risk — that exists while the State Department complies with a court order.
19thnews.org
July 17, 2025 at 2:15 PM
I spoke with legal and policy experts to break down what steps trans people should follow to update their passports right now and what risks they may face while doing so.
Read more here — and if you need to update an expiring passport, time is of the essence!
Read more here — and if you need to update an expiring passport, time is of the essence!
Still can’t believe Gunn found Corenswet by watching Pearl. Pearl!
Thank goodness David had that Julliard degree and a “choose your own adventure” granddad to keep things interesting.
Thank goodness David had that Julliard degree and a “choose your own adventure” granddad to keep things interesting.
July 14, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Still can’t believe Gunn found Corenswet by watching Pearl. Pearl!
Thank goodness David had that Julliard degree and a “choose your own adventure” granddad to keep things interesting.
Thank goodness David had that Julliard degree and a “choose your own adventure” granddad to keep things interesting.
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This isn’t an administration that is indifferent to your death.
This is a regime that will CELEBRATE it as an end goal.
This is a regime that will CELEBRATE it as an end goal.
July 2, 2025 at 2:50 PM
This isn’t an administration that is indifferent to your death.
This is a regime that will CELEBRATE it as an end goal.
This is a regime that will CELEBRATE it as an end goal.
I have a question: does the recent Supreme Court decision mean that Florida will no longer be the US capitol of Russian birth tourism?
June 28, 2025 at 1:26 AM
I have a question: does the recent Supreme Court decision mean that Florida will no longer be the US capitol of Russian birth tourism?
Even with his relentless texting and $30 million, Cuomo lost. It’s a very fine day (despite the heat).
June 25, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Even with his relentless texting and $30 million, Cuomo lost. It’s a very fine day (despite the heat).
After dodging spoilers & discourse for months, I finally I saw Sinners. I’ll say briefly: I love me an unapologetically Black love letter to survival & the power of US (aka Black folk). And… that one scene/set piece?
June 20, 2025 at 5:15 PM
After dodging spoilers & discourse for months, I finally I saw Sinners. I’ll say briefly: I love me an unapologetically Black love letter to survival & the power of US (aka Black folk). And… that one scene/set piece?
Am back on my kettlebell bs primarily with swings (100/day). Starting light and hope to add single arm farmers carries with heavier weights if the body holds up.
June 2, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Am back on my kettlebell bs primarily with swings (100/day). Starting light and hope to add single arm farmers carries with heavier weights if the body holds up.
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I think it’s funny how white people are still holding on to the crumbled flag of their slaver ancestors, but Black people are constantly being told to move the fuck on about shit that is still affecting us
Five years after George Floyd was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer, the future of the intersection where it happened is uncertain. Today, a memorial is set up in the partially blocked street. But some want to move on.
By @meganders.bsky.social
By @meganders.bsky.social
What should happen to George Floyd Square? The community is divided
Five years after George Floyd was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer, the future of the intersection where it happened is uncertain. Today, a memorial is set up in the partially blocked street. ...
www.npr.org
May 24, 2025 at 3:35 PM
I think it’s funny how white people are still holding on to the crumbled flag of their slaver ancestors, but Black people are constantly being told to move the fuck on about shit that is still affecting us
Why is my heat on? Heard the rumblings and there is full on hotness moving through the building.
May 22, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Why is my heat on? Heard the rumblings and there is full on hotness moving through the building.
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I am so exhausted from always having to talk and think and vote about what we are AGAINST when all the exciting people who also want to talk about what we’re FOR keep getting shouted down or shut out. give us something to get fucking energized about so we see you fighting! let the new ideas in!
Democrats are having the silliest conversations right now. It's so frustrating! As a party, we don't look forward.
Where's our proposal to remake America? Our Project 2026? Project 2028?
The last time I saw anything like that from the DNC was Howard Dean's Common Sense for a New Century in 2002.
Where's our proposal to remake America? Our Project 2026? Project 2028?
The last time I saw anything like that from the DNC was Howard Dean's Common Sense for a New Century in 2002.
May 19, 2025 at 6:27 PM
I am so exhausted from always having to talk and think and vote about what we are AGAINST when all the exciting people who also want to talk about what we’re FOR keep getting shouted down or shut out. give us something to get fucking energized about so we see you fighting! let the new ideas in!
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Here's hoping that Bsky can rally together as one to make @gemini.botsky.social the most blocked account on the platform.
May 15, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Here's hoping that Bsky can rally together as one to make @gemini.botsky.social the most blocked account on the platform.
Are you ready? youtu.be/Ox8ZLF6cGM0?...
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May 16, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Are you ready? youtu.be/Ox8ZLF6cGM0?...
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For a limited time, the Paris Review has unlocked this interview — Read James Baldwin, The Art of Fiction:
James Baldwin, The Art of Fiction No. 78
James Baldwin in Hyde Park, London. Photograph by Allan Warren, The Paris Review No. 129.
This interview was conducted in the two places dearest to James Baldwin’s struggle as a...
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January 26, 2025 at 4:14 PM
For a limited time, the Paris Review has unlocked this interview — Read James Baldwin, The Art of Fiction:
I had to manage the emotions of others on & off most of yesterday, negotiating a mix of obliviousness, I don’t need to process that, or it’ll be fine, all while: 1. remembering what the first go round looked like (inject bleach, cages, racism); 2. wanting to scream.
I expect more of the same today.
I expect more of the same today.
November 7, 2024 at 1:27 PM
I had to manage the emotions of others on & off most of yesterday, negotiating a mix of obliviousness, I don’t need to process that, or it’ll be fine, all while: 1. remembering what the first go round looked like (inject bleach, cages, racism); 2. wanting to scream.
I expect more of the same today.
I expect more of the same today.