Tedalter Kyran
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Alright, where are my gifted kids at? You were smart and you never had to study and then you went to college and suddenly had to learn a new skillset overnight, that everybody else had years to learn, or flame out spectacularly?
That’s what talent is like.
That’s what talent is like.
In my experience, talent is a *detriment* to learning.
I didn't have to practice early on so I *didn't know how*. I didn't start to learn how to practice until my 30s! (When much of my life was taken up with parenting, so I didn't have time!)
I didn't start to improve as a musician until my 40s!
I didn't have to practice early on so I *didn't know how*. I didn't start to learn how to practice until my 30s! (When much of my life was taken up with parenting, so I didn't have time!)
I didn't start to improve as a musician until my 40s!
I'm going to say this again in case you haven't heard this one: I was a talented writer and it did *nothing whatsoever* because I hadn't put in the work, and I put in the work for ten years (subtracting the bit where I had to quit for my mental health) to write Witchmark
talent alone could *never*
talent alone could *never*
February 7, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Alright, where are my gifted kids at? You were smart and you never had to study and then you went to college and suddenly had to learn a new skillset overnight, that everybody else had years to learn, or flame out spectacularly?
That’s what talent is like.
That’s what talent is like.
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i need to visit the seaside and listen to the sound of the waves this year or else i will turn to dust
February 3, 2026 at 11:47 AM
i need to visit the seaside and listen to the sound of the waves this year or else i will turn to dust
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Perhaps I shall go play video games until my desire to scream ebbs somewhat.
Perhaps I shall have a cider while I do so.
Perhaps I shall have a cider while I do so.
February 3, 2026 at 2:10 AM
Perhaps I shall go play video games until my desire to scream ebbs somewhat.
Perhaps I shall have a cider while I do so.
Perhaps I shall have a cider while I do so.
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Sudden Burst Of Confidence Not Sure Where The Hell It Came From Either https://theonion.com/sudden-burst-of-confidence-not-sure-where-the-hell-it-c-1819577317/
January 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Sudden Burst Of Confidence Not Sure Where The Hell It Came From Either https://theonion.com/sudden-burst-of-confidence-not-sure-where-the-hell-it-c-1819577317/
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Being a journalist is sick: I just contacted a pre-eminent jaguar conservationist in Argentine with a question that has been weighing on me for ages and he wrote back right away with an informed answer.
January 25, 2026 at 11:13 PM
Being a journalist is sick: I just contacted a pre-eminent jaguar conservationist in Argentine with a question that has been weighing on me for ages and he wrote back right away with an informed answer.
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Is headache from:
a) Massive crushing weather system
b) Unending stress from current events
c) Equally terrible secret third thing
a) Massive crushing weather system
b) Unending stress from current events
c) Equally terrible secret third thing
January 24, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Is headache from:
a) Massive crushing weather system
b) Unending stress from current events
c) Equally terrible secret third thing
a) Massive crushing weather system
b) Unending stress from current events
c) Equally terrible secret third thing
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I, for one, welcome our new hotdish overlords.
January 19, 2026 at 6:53 PM
I, for one, welcome our new hotdish overlords.
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18/1/21 On this day: Voodoo had a lamp stuck in his tail
January 18, 2026 at 4:14 PM
18/1/21 On this day: Voodoo had a lamp stuck in his tail
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MASSIVE AVOCAD
MASSIVE JOY
MASSIVE JOY
January 9, 2026 at 12:06 AM
MASSIVE AVOCAD
MASSIVE JOY
MASSIVE JOY
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6/1/20 On this day: Floof
January 6, 2026 at 5:08 PM
6/1/20 On this day: Floof
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I remain convinced most of my problems can be fixed by the right notebook
December 27, 2025 at 3:37 PM
I remain convinced most of my problems can be fixed by the right notebook
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12/24/19 On this day: Venk was tired from her walk so got carried home
December 24, 2025 at 10:10 AM
12/24/19 On this day: Venk was tired from her walk so got carried home
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love it when you find a fanfic writer so good they've got you reading fics from tv shows and movies you've never seen or thought about just to get more of their work
November 27, 2025 at 11:43 AM
love it when you find a fanfic writer so good they've got you reading fics from tv shows and movies you've never seen or thought about just to get more of their work
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We cannot progress till we acknowledge the fact that this country has a serious political violence problem on both sides of the aisle, whether it's Republicans trying to kill Democrats or Republicans trying to kill Republicans
November 21, 2025 at 2:30 PM
We cannot progress till we acknowledge the fact that this country has a serious political violence problem on both sides of the aisle, whether it's Republicans trying to kill Democrats or Republicans trying to kill Republicans
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I want A.I. to do my admin and laundry while I write and illustrate books. I don't want A.I. to write and illustrate books while I do my admin and laundry.
November 21, 2025 at 9:46 AM
I want A.I. to do my admin and laundry while I write and illustrate books. I don't want A.I. to write and illustrate books while I do my admin and laundry.
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Man, I love it when the writing picks you up and carries you away. Everyone's in character, doing their own thing, and I'm just the one writing it all down as fast as I can.
That is the BEST way to write, IMO. This is going to be a great series, I can feel it!! #amwriting #booksky
That is the BEST way to write, IMO. This is going to be a great series, I can feel it!! #amwriting #booksky
November 20, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Man, I love it when the writing picks you up and carries you away. Everyone's in character, doing their own thing, and I'm just the one writing it all down as fast as I can.
That is the BEST way to write, IMO. This is going to be a great series, I can feel it!! #amwriting #booksky
That is the BEST way to write, IMO. This is going to be a great series, I can feel it!! #amwriting #booksky
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11/18/20 On this day: Voodoo had a lot of opinions about being at the vet
November 18, 2025 at 5:03 PM
11/18/20 On this day: Voodoo had a lot of opinions about being at the vet
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31/10/21 On this day: Chicken waffle Venk & Chicken waffle Voods! 🐔🧇
October 31, 2025 at 3:35 PM
31/10/21 On this day: Chicken waffle Venk & Chicken waffle Voods! 🐔🧇
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"I DON'T NEED YOU TO FUCKING REWRITE WHAT I'VE JUST WRITTEN!"
October 28, 2025 at 10:46 AM
"I DON'T NEED YOU TO FUCKING REWRITE WHAT I'VE JUST WRITTEN!"
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This is Comoong. She has a whole dog park to run around in. Prefers to sit like this the entire time instead. 13/10 (IG: comoongpark)
October 20, 2025 at 7:59 PM
This is Comoong. She has a whole dog park to run around in. Prefers to sit like this the entire time instead. 13/10 (IG: comoongpark)