One of my favorite things is getting to tell friends who are new to NYC that the subway "stand clear of the closing doors please" voice is a trans woman named Bernie Wagenblast and she's amazing.

It is perfectly legal to know your rights and to educate others about them, too.

EVERYONE in the United States, citizen or not, has rights. I will not allow this administration to intimidate us from helping you know about them.

Here’s our shareable guide ⬇️: (pt. 1/2)

“Fix your hearts or die” is so good because the character is not threatening anyone. He’s warning them that they’ve fucked up and there’s time to change before the universe notices.

"Things might be tough but it's great for artists! They'll create more!" You might not believe me but going through a lifetime's worth of stress Every Single Week for years and years- is actually not the optimal set of circumstances that inspires artists to create

It all feels like a family with a genuinely abusive family member choosing to just carry on with the holiday traditions, hoping to create normalcy through sheer will and denial.

Resurfacing this old wisdom imparted by a sage internet denizen of yore, as we embark on this new Bluesky journey together:

His loss will be felt. This one hurts, y'all.

Thank you for being part of the resistance! Through solidarity, resistance, and unity, we rise together, stronger and unshaken.

Every time!

Honestly? Long-distance relationships are more difficult than most people realize. It's the worst feeling in the world when you desperately want to hug your partner but they are far away devouring assorted ships & sailors with their gigantic maw in the middle of the ocean.

Got emotional at work reading this part at the end of Herding Cats by @sarahseeandersen.bsky.social

I am not young, but I am a creative that has spent many years letting fear inhibit me creating and sharing.

Highly recommended reading for creative folks 💙

Oh I apparently hadn’t posted anything yet and wish I had something better for my first post.

…also wish I had something better for my second post.

But here we are.

Sincere question from a non-believer:
If someone says “God bless you” (in a gratitude way, not a sneeze way) is “you too” an acceptable response? Like I appreciate the intention behind it but I have no idea how to respond.