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This is a horrid way to behave as a person. As an EDITOR (thus in a position of authority), it is deeply unprofessional and wildly problematic to behave as Emily is. Constantly pivoting to the notion that everyone is against you, because you're confronting racism is alarmingly wrong.

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Every woman you know does so much mental math on the regular regarding her safety. When to smile politely. When to confront someone. When to walk away. When to cause a scene. Who’s safe? Who’s not? Who sees her as a person? Who doesn’t? Women are taught to never leave their drink unattended.+

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Iiiiif you have a podcast and would like to have me as a guest to talk writing, poetry, and/or my collection, holler! **jazz hands**

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Just walked through a spiderweb with a giant spider and didn’t notice it until it was happening! If you excuse me, I need to go light myself on fire.

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Today, I have been thinking about Emma Sulkowicz a lot (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emma_Su...). She was partially the inspiration behind this poem of mine: www.uncannymagazine.com/article/the-... I was angry then. I’m still angry now.

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Got a poem drafted today and then started writing a new short story in a waiting room. Making art, even in hard times, matters.

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At this point, if you would like to talk to me, tell the crows.

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The devil never needs an advocate, and yet, there’s shitballs out here willingly carrying water for him.

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It’s In the Cards: Ali Trotta’s Offerings for Ordinary Gods - Reactor

This is your friendly reminder that I have a witchy, tarot-filled, feminist, myth/fairytale-laden poetry collection, Offerings for Ordinary Gods, from @clashbooks.bsky.social ! You can snag it here: www.alitrotta.com/recent-works @reactorsff.bsky.social review: reactormag.com/book-review-...

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Myths, legends, and arcana are the materials with which Trotta reflects our lives, showing readers how close they might be to the stuff of legends.

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Sometimes, the only thing that keeps me from spinning out is having friends to ask, "Is this crazy or am I crazy?" Because WHEW.

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Cute, tired, and 100% done with everyone’s shit.

A woman with long honey blonde hair wearing a green tank top and chunky green cardigan. Her head is tilted slightly to the side and she has on red lipstick

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This morning’s run was a good one. Felt easy at one point, which is the goal always. When in doubt, move.

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There is a lot going on in all directions—and I have said no to a lot of things and people lately. Having boundaries is healthy. Please remember that “no” is a complete sentence. You don’t owe someone more than that. When I learned that, it changed my life. And tonight, I remember that.

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These bags of barely sentient SHIT.

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It’s In the Cards: Ali Trotta’s Offerings for Ordinary Gods - Reactor

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Myths, legends, and arcana are the materials with which Trotta reflects our lives, showing readers how close they might be to the stuff of legends.

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Four poems total, and I have angered my meat suit. So it's time for stretches and the ice pack. Sigh.

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Three poems, done. One other task (unrelated) completed. And it's time for a mile run, if I can convince myself to get the hell up out of this chair.

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Gonna attempt to write, but I am...not awake yet, despite being up and about for hours. I think my coffee is BROKEN, y'all.

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I have wonderful friends, who remind me of myself when I need it most. Who love me even when I’m messy or a lot. Who make me feel loved and appreciated when I’m kicking ass and when the ass being kicked is my own. Life will often be a circus. Who your people are matters.

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

That new Noah Kahan song for Sunrise on the Reaping is going to slay. The clip just grabbed me by the throat.

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From one of our volunteers at the museum today. OOF.

A picture of the closed doors via Academy of natural sciences, where people have stuck dinosaur origami to the doors. The caption says “there are children literally sitting on the steps and crying. Follow savetheacademt and go to the website and get involved”

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Suzan the chalant goth @sillysyntax.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

If you are in Winnipeg tomorrow we will all be at the Victoria Inn. Please come say hi. It's a big queer community event. I'm here specifically to meet SFFH readers and fans (and be a goth) 🖤

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Well, “Babylon” made me cry. **squints** Rude.

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I text a lot. I love to share things. I will DM you joyfully three times in a row because I got excited. I really hate when that enthusiasm feels annoys, and I really love when that joy is matched. Openness, never a closed door. A lighthouse, never the rock waiting in the darkness.

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Made roasted butternut squash and roasted sweet potato soup. Hummus! Got a hodgepodge of two recipes that is delicious. Baking pumpkin bread. Soon, I will be one with the floor. (Wrote five poems this morning and then did chores before all this.) WITNESS MEEEEE

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“I’m a chef!” (if you understand that reference, we can be friends.)

Butternut squash and various stages of chopping on a butcher block with a knife there is a pan in the corner with some butternut squash, diced in it already

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Use alt text on your images. USE ALT TEXT ON YOUR IMAGES. If you post with an image, that image has VALUE. Information! It's important. Share with the whole class, or just go sit in the corner. (The culture here is to give a shit. Even if you don't understand the why, alt text takes 10 seconds.)

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Ed Maibach @maibached.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I'm thisclose to buying oversized cargo pants and cosplaying myself from the 90s.

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Happy Stanislav Petrov Day He passed in 2017. As Encyclopedia Britannica puts it, “He is survived by his two children, two grandchildren, and the entire human race.” If you don't know his story, please take 3 minutes now to learn it. @gchalliance.bsky.social @docsforclimate.bsky.social

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Happy Stanislav Petrov Day

Take five minutes to not destroy civilization

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