Briar McGowan
@wildthistle.bsky.social
songbird, student, wordsy, distracted, nonbinary queer, pan/bi/demi, neurospicy, witchy, artsy, handy, ethically non-monogamous, poet, eventrunner on semi-hiatus. gig worker. privileged to be hope-ridden, even now.
they/them 🖤 28 🖤 PNW
they/them 🖤 28 🖤 PNW
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For anyone struggling tonight:
You matter.
You have value.
You are loved.
You do not need to prove your worth or justify your existence to anyone.
If you know someone who’s lonely, sick or struggling… reach out and say “how can I support you?”
Let them know someone cares
It makes a difference
You matter.
You have value.
You are loved.
You do not need to prove your worth or justify your existence to anyone.
If you know someone who’s lonely, sick or struggling… reach out and say “how can I support you?”
Let them know someone cares
It makes a difference
October 9, 2025 at 8:03 AM
For anyone struggling tonight:
You matter.
You have value.
You are loved.
You do not need to prove your worth or justify your existence to anyone.
If you know someone who’s lonely, sick or struggling… reach out and say “how can I support you?”
Let them know someone cares
It makes a difference
You matter.
You have value.
You are loved.
You do not need to prove your worth or justify your existence to anyone.
If you know someone who’s lonely, sick or struggling… reach out and say “how can I support you?”
Let them know someone cares
It makes a difference
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being rude to dead fascists is illegal now I guess
September 15, 2025 at 4:05 PM
being rude to dead fascists is illegal now I guess
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I feel like we haven’t really talked enough about how much of MAHA/masc-coded wellness grift is just boosterism for the cattle industry
- collagen
- whey protein
- colostrum
- tallow
- organ meats
It’s all repackaged beef & dairy byproduct, baby
- collagen
- whey protein
- colostrum
- tallow
- organ meats
It’s all repackaged beef & dairy byproduct, baby
August 22, 2025 at 6:46 PM
I feel like we haven’t really talked enough about how much of MAHA/masc-coded wellness grift is just boosterism for the cattle industry
- collagen
- whey protein
- colostrum
- tallow
- organ meats
It’s all repackaged beef & dairy byproduct, baby
- collagen
- whey protein
- colostrum
- tallow
- organ meats
It’s all repackaged beef & dairy byproduct, baby
It's wild that Voyager 1 is traveling at 11 miles per SECOND right now
August 16, 2025 at 6:43 PM
It's wild that Voyager 1 is traveling at 11 miles per SECOND right now
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We just restocked some of our most popular shirts - get 'em before we sell out again!
We just dropped a completely new merch store, and we couldn't be more excited!
100% of proceeds go toward the strike fund for union Starbucks workers. ✊🔥
SHOP NOW - www.unioncoffeegear.com
100% of proceeds go toward the strike fund for union Starbucks workers. ✊🔥
SHOP NOW - www.unioncoffeegear.com
August 5, 2025 at 6:42 PM
We just restocked some of our most popular shirts - get 'em before we sell out again!
you've heard the adage "boots before corset" but have you heard "hangries before summoning the eldritch horrors to battle"?
July 30, 2025 at 9:17 PM
you've heard the adage "boots before corset" but have you heard "hangries before summoning the eldritch horrors to battle"?
@justinmcelroy.bsky.social going back through TAZ arcs and just got to the episode of Graduation where Firbolg sings for his father's passing. CHILLS. you're a hell of a storyteller. 🖤
July 25, 2025 at 6:56 PM
@justinmcelroy.bsky.social going back through TAZ arcs and just got to the episode of Graduation where Firbolg sings for his father's passing. CHILLS. you're a hell of a storyteller. 🖤
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Starbucks has the worst CEO-to-worker pay ratio out of all major companies, with their CEO making 6,666x more than the average employee last year.
July 23, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Starbucks has the worst CEO-to-worker pay ratio out of all major companies, with their CEO making 6,666x more than the average employee last year.
when you know how lucky you are, fate is a weird concept to have to let go of. Especially over and over again.
balancing struggle and joy, growth and pain.
balancing struggle and joy, growth and pain.
July 21, 2025 at 12:47 AM
when you know how lucky you are, fate is a weird concept to have to let go of. Especially over and over again.
balancing struggle and joy, growth and pain.
balancing struggle and joy, growth and pain.
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No kings No American oligarchs!
Portland protest!
#NoKingsDay #NoKingsProtest
#NoKingsInAmerica #pdx #portland
Portland protest!
#NoKingsDay #NoKingsProtest
#NoKingsInAmerica #pdx #portland
June 14, 2025 at 8:53 PM
No kings No American oligarchs!
Portland protest!
#NoKingsDay #NoKingsProtest
#NoKingsInAmerica #pdx #portland
Portland protest!
#NoKingsDay #NoKingsProtest
#NoKingsInAmerica #pdx #portland
@hankgreen.bsky.social am visiting a dear friend for the first time who moved to Missoula a couple years ago. random good food or fun thing off the top of your head?
March 26, 2025 at 8:36 PM
@hankgreen.bsky.social am visiting a dear friend for the first time who moved to Missoula a couple years ago. random good food or fun thing off the top of your head?
as much as I hate oligarchal capitalism, the ubiquity and consistency of Starbucks is still a comfort sometimes.
March 26, 2025 at 8:32 PM
as much as I hate oligarchal capitalism, the ubiquity and consistency of Starbucks is still a comfort sometimes.
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Renaming all my baggage "Lore" because it's much cooler and allows for side-plots.
March 16, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Renaming all my baggage "Lore" because it's much cooler and allows for side-plots.
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Get rid of your idiotic Alexa now.
It’s deliberately recording *everything* you say.
www.wired.com/story/everyt...
It’s deliberately recording *everything* you say.
www.wired.com/story/everyt...
Everything You Say to Your Echo Will Soon Be Sent to Amazon, and You Can’t Opt Out
Amazon is killing its “Do Not Send Voice Recordings” privacy feature on March 28 as the company aims to bolster Alexa+, its new subscription assistant.
www.wired.com
March 18, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Get rid of your idiotic Alexa now.
It’s deliberately recording *everything* you say.
www.wired.com/story/everyt...
It’s deliberately recording *everything* you say.
www.wired.com/story/everyt...
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Anyway, if anyone knows a lawyer in northeast Arkansas who would be willing to take on what is likely a slam-dunk medical malpractice case, please send me your leads. I cannot stand the thought of this happening to other people, and my dad's medical bills are going to be insane.
7/7
7/7
February 6, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Anyway, if anyone knows a lawyer in northeast Arkansas who would be willing to take on what is likely a slam-dunk medical malpractice case, please send me your leads. I cannot stand the thought of this happening to other people, and my dad's medical bills are going to be insane.
7/7
7/7
SOMEONE doesn't want me to leave this morning 😭
February 6, 2025 at 4:52 PM
SOMEONE doesn't want me to leave this morning 😭
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Dorothy B. Porter changed libraries 💜
The Dewey Decimal System used to only have two classifications for Black people: 325 (colonization) & 326 (slavery). Each book by a Black person was put into one of these classifications. A book of poetry? Classified as colonization.
Enter Dorothy B. Porter 🧵
The Dewey Decimal System used to only have two classifications for Black people: 325 (colonization) & 326 (slavery). Each book by a Black person was put into one of these classifications. A book of poetry? Classified as colonization.
Enter Dorothy B. Porter 🧵
February 3, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Dorothy B. Porter changed libraries 💜
The Dewey Decimal System used to only have two classifications for Black people: 325 (colonization) & 326 (slavery). Each book by a Black person was put into one of these classifications. A book of poetry? Classified as colonization.
Enter Dorothy B. Porter 🧵
The Dewey Decimal System used to only have two classifications for Black people: 325 (colonization) & 326 (slavery). Each book by a Black person was put into one of these classifications. A book of poetry? Classified as colonization.
Enter Dorothy B. Porter 🧵
just some photos from around Portland the last few days. I do love this city so.
February 5, 2025 at 9:54 PM
just some photos from around Portland the last few days. I do love this city so.
screaming. Just screaming.
January 28, 2025 at 8:33 PM
screaming. Just screaming.
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Punching a nazi in the face then telling the cops it was just an awkward gesture.
January 21, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Punching a nazi in the face then telling the cops it was just an awkward gesture.
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Do not obey in advance.
Do not obey in advance.
Hydrate.
Do not obey in advance.
Do not obey in advance.
Medicate.
Do not obey in advance.
Do not obey in advance.
Hydrate.
Do not obey in advance.
Do not obey in advance.
Medicate.
Do not obey in advance.
January 21, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Do not obey in advance.
Do not obey in advance.
Hydrate.
Do not obey in advance.
Do not obey in advance.
Medicate.
Do not obey in advance.
Do not obey in advance.
Hydrate.
Do not obey in advance.
Do not obey in advance.
Medicate.
Do not obey in advance.