Sweenie, PhD
@sweenie.bsky.social
Canadian Trans man (He/him) living in WA. Farmer, entrepreneur, Tai Chi/Qigong instructor, author, and former medievalist (PhD, UBC). Lover of performing improv, gaming, Wudang Kung Fu, playing Irish trad music, nature, and a good button-down shirt. 🏳️⚧️
Playing with costumes with my Shakespearean improv troupe Hamlet & Cheese in preparation for our upcoming shows 👑😄
#improv #seattletheatre #Shakespeare #improvtheatre
#improv #seattletheatre #Shakespeare #improvtheatre
November 22, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Playing with costumes with my Shakespearean improv troupe Hamlet & Cheese in preparation for our upcoming shows 👑😄
#improv #seattletheatre #Shakespeare #improvtheatre
#improv #seattletheatre #Shakespeare #improvtheatre
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The rise and fall of PRITHEE (in printed texts)
#English #archaic #obsolete #language #drama #Shakespeare
#literature
#English #archaic #obsolete #language #drama #Shakespeare
#literature
November 15, 2025 at 11:35 AM
The rise and fall of PRITHEE (in printed texts)
#English #archaic #obsolete #language #drama #Shakespeare
#literature
#English #archaic #obsolete #language #drama #Shakespeare
#literature
Hey local friends! The Shakespearean improv troupe I lead has a show coming up this month over at Unexpected Productions. It's been a whirlwind year of founding the group and honing our rhythm. I'm proud of what we've done at bringing more theatrical, queer improv to the stage. Nov 26th, 7pm. $5
November 10, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Hey local friends! The Shakespearean improv troupe I lead has a show coming up this month over at Unexpected Productions. It's been a whirlwind year of founding the group and honing our rhythm. I'm proud of what we've done at bringing more theatrical, queer improv to the stage. Nov 26th, 7pm. $5
So enjoyed acting in a haunted house this year! Played a Victorian Explorer and Werewolf Doorman 🎃💀
November 2, 2025 at 2:34 AM
So enjoyed acting in a haunted house this year! Played a Victorian Explorer and Werewolf Doorman 🎃💀
Chazz Kaskes and I acting it up improvised Shakespeare style on Wednesday at Unexpected Productions Duos Night. A beastly set, indeed!
Photo credit: Bill Grinnell Photos -- thanks, Bill!
Link to our set: www.twitch.tv/videos/24775...
Photo credit: Bill Grinnell Photos -- thanks, Bill!
Link to our set: www.twitch.tv/videos/24775...
June 7, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Chazz Kaskes and I acting it up improvised Shakespeare style on Wednesday at Unexpected Productions Duos Night. A beastly set, indeed!
Photo credit: Bill Grinnell Photos -- thanks, Bill!
Link to our set: www.twitch.tv/videos/24775...
Photo credit: Bill Grinnell Photos -- thanks, Bill!
Link to our set: www.twitch.tv/videos/24775...
June 2, 2025 at 9:17 PM
June 2, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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For Pride, I’m remembering Lucy Hicks Anderson, trans woman who transitioned as a kid in the late 1800s. She was an incredible socialite and cook, so much so that when she was arrested and a banker got her out of jail because they had a party and she was the cook!
We have always been here.
We have always been here.
June 1, 2025 at 10:52 PM
For Pride, I’m remembering Lucy Hicks Anderson, trans woman who transitioned as a kid in the late 1800s. She was an incredible socialite and cook, so much so that when she was arrested and a banker got her out of jail because they had a party and she was the cook!
We have always been here.
We have always been here.
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I've done a number of podcast interviews for @straightwhitejc.bsky.social but this one w/ @bradleyonishi.bsky.social & @katerqburns.bsky.social is really important to understand how the New Apostolic Reformation is evolving in even more dangerous directions.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
Special Episode: Militias, Mama Bears, and the New Apostolic Reformation
Podcast Episode · Straight White American Jesus · 05/29/2025 · 54m
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May 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
I've done a number of podcast interviews for @straightwhitejc.bsky.social but this one w/ @bradleyonishi.bsky.social & @katerqburns.bsky.social is really important to understand how the New Apostolic Reformation is evolving in even more dangerous directions.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
Of course they do. Christian "spiritual warfare" groups will continue to escalate their aggression and bigotry. It doesn't stop here.
The provocation and police brutality against Seattle's LGBTQIA+ community (which I am a part of) over this past weekend and Tuesday was difficult to stomach.
The provocation and police brutality against Seattle's LGBTQIA+ community (which I am a part of) over this past weekend and Tuesday was difficult to stomach.
The religious anti-trans group now wants to sue Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell after their rally sparked controversary in the lgbtq community.
Controversial religious rally spurs legal threats against Mayor Bruce Harrell
Organizers of the Seattle rally may sue Mayor Harrell, claiming their rights were violated at the May 24 event.
www.king5.com
May 29, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Of course they do. Christian "spiritual warfare" groups will continue to escalate their aggression and bigotry. It doesn't stop here.
The provocation and police brutality against Seattle's LGBTQIA+ community (which I am a part of) over this past weekend and Tuesday was difficult to stomach.
The provocation and police brutality against Seattle's LGBTQIA+ community (which I am a part of) over this past weekend and Tuesday was difficult to stomach.
Just got "Sir'd" for the first time by a stranger in public today. Feels awesome 😎
#trans #transgender #ftm #transman #lgbt
#trans #transgender #ftm #transman #lgbt
April 12, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Just got "Sir'd" for the first time by a stranger in public today. Feels awesome 😎
#trans #transgender #ftm #transman #lgbt
#trans #transgender #ftm #transman #lgbt
They cannot legislate us out of existence. #transdayofvisibility #trans #transgender #transmen #transman #TDOV
March 31, 2025 at 4:50 PM
They cannot legislate us out of existence. #transdayofvisibility #trans #transgender #transmen #transman #TDOV
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This #TransDayofVisibility we’ve collated a definitive list of 90+ trans games throughout history.
Almost 100 games by trans developers and/or with trans representation.
Featuring games from:
@deconstructeam.bsky.social
@maddymakesgames.com
and many others 🏳️⚧️
checkpointgaming.net/features/202...
Almost 100 games by trans developers and/or with trans representation.
Featuring games from:
@deconstructeam.bsky.social
@maddymakesgames.com
and many others 🏳️⚧️
checkpointgaming.net/features/202...
A definitive list of 90+ trans games throughout history
This Trans Day of Visibility, we found it necessary to make a definitive list of 90+ trans games throughout history that are loud and proud.
checkpointgaming.net
March 30, 2025 at 9:12 PM
This #TransDayofVisibility we’ve collated a definitive list of 90+ trans games throughout history.
Almost 100 games by trans developers and/or with trans representation.
Featuring games from:
@deconstructeam.bsky.social
@maddymakesgames.com
and many others 🏳️⚧️
checkpointgaming.net/features/202...
Almost 100 games by trans developers and/or with trans representation.
Featuring games from:
@deconstructeam.bsky.social
@maddymakesgames.com
and many others 🏳️⚧️
checkpointgaming.net/features/202...
March 8, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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If you're not sure about someone's pronouns, ask them. Mistakes happen. The key is to exercise grace for yourself, empathize with the person impacted and their pain, and seek to improve if you're struggling. It really does help to see the individual in their identities. Truly see them. 1/2
#trans
#trans
March 4, 2025 at 7:53 PM
If you're not sure about someone's pronouns, ask them. Mistakes happen. The key is to exercise grace for yourself, empathize with the person impacted and their pain, and seek to improve if you're struggling. It really does help to see the individual in their identities. Truly see them. 1/2
#trans
#trans
Meandered down a stone path through the woods today, then found an enchanting bakery and got Jes a few snacks. Currently off to play Irish trad tunes at 6pm at The Grange. Some days are hard in all ways, but on those days doing soulful things help make the burden feel a little lighter ☘️🎶
February 28, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Meandered down a stone path through the woods today, then found an enchanting bakery and got Jes a few snacks. Currently off to play Irish trad tunes at 6pm at The Grange. Some days are hard in all ways, but on those days doing soulful things help make the burden feel a little lighter ☘️🎶
Here's a tale from medieval history about two gay lovers from 14th c. England who travelled together on several expeditions and fought together as knights of the chamber to Richard II, Sirs William Neville and John Clanvowe.
LGBTQ+ people have always existed. Love persists. Happy Valentine's Day ❤️
LGBTQ+ people have always existed. Love persists. Happy Valentine's Day ❤️
Out of Time: Sir William Neville and Sir John Clanvowe, the Medieval Knights Who May Have Had a Same-Sex Union
During the 1913 renovation of a mosque in modern-day Istanbul, a fourteenth century tomb was rediscovered bearing the names of two men. The first was Sir William Neville, a former Constable of Notting...
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February 14, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Here's a tale from medieval history about two gay lovers from 14th c. England who travelled together on several expeditions and fought together as knights of the chamber to Richard II, Sirs William Neville and John Clanvowe.
LGBTQ+ people have always existed. Love persists. Happy Valentine's Day ❤️
LGBTQ+ people have always existed. Love persists. Happy Valentine's Day ❤️
I could not have asked for a better set with a new team, @hamletcheeseimprov.bsky.social (Hamlet & Cheese: A Shakespearian Improv Company). We killed it last night! Thank you @discimprov.bsky.social and Miller's Carnation being such gracious hosts 🤘😁 #improv #theatre #Snoqualmie
February 14, 2025 at 7:14 PM
I could not have asked for a better set with a new team, @hamletcheeseimprov.bsky.social (Hamlet & Cheese: A Shakespearian Improv Company). We killed it last night! Thank you @discimprov.bsky.social and Miller's Carnation being such gracious hosts 🤘😁 #improv #theatre #Snoqualmie
I want to transition on my timeline rather than race a ticking clock of attempted federal restrictions (if Chump make any more EOs about it with States complying). Gender-affirming care remains the only medical treatment to relieve gender dysphoria. They can try and erase us, but we still exist.
February 14, 2025 at 4:52 PM
I want to transition on my timeline rather than race a ticking clock of attempted federal restrictions (if Chump make any more EOs about it with States complying). Gender-affirming care remains the only medical treatment to relieve gender dysphoria. They can try and erase us, but we still exist.
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The removal of a transgender reference from the National Park Service’s Stonewall website wasn’t done by NPS staff. Elon, care to elaborate?
February 14, 2025 at 4:55 AM
The removal of a transgender reference from the National Park Service’s Stonewall website wasn’t done by NPS staff. Elon, care to elaborate?
Counting the days until I see something about humoral medicine in the news 🙄
February 13, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Counting the days until I see something about humoral medicine in the news 🙄
SO excited to be a part of this new improv troupe and performing our first official show tonight in Carnation (incidentally, an 8min drive from the farm!) 😀
#Snoqualmie #CarnationWA
#Snoqualmie #CarnationWA
Our first official show is debuting *TONIGHT* over at Miller's in Carnation, WA, starting at 7pm. Our set will be full of Shakespearian shenanigans. Rivals, love, death, ghosts. Who knows? 🎭🧀
Tix are $12 (follow link below)
We're planning more shows in the future 😊
#Seattle #improv #theatre
Tix are $12 (follow link below)
We're planning more shows in the future 😊
#Seattle #improv #theatre
Wit & Wine - An Evening of Improv Comedy - Millers Carnation
Looking for a night of unforgettable fun? Join us every second Thursday of the month at 7pm for “Wit and Wine: An Improv Comedy Show” and immerse yourself in an…
millerscarnation.com
February 13, 2025 at 10:22 PM
SO excited to be a part of this new improv troupe and performing our first official show tonight in Carnation (incidentally, an 8min drive from the farm!) 😀
#Snoqualmie #CarnationWA
#Snoqualmie #CarnationWA
This photo gives me such gender euphoria! The winter months are the best time of year in the PNW for weed maintenance on the farm, working outside in the cold and sunshine culling blackberries, thistles, and other noxious plants! #transman #transmen #trans #transgender #LGBTQIA #transjoy #ftm
February 11, 2025 at 7:32 PM