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Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Why is no one talking about this? If you can help the residents of Gary, find a local charity doing good work there and donate. Thousands of Indiana residents still without power 10 days after storm - The Washington Post share.google/RvnmL0TLGDoN... #GaryIN #NIPSCO #climatechange

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Ten days after storm, thousands are still waiting for power in Indiana

Residents are scrambling for generators, lining up for gas and bracing for a long recovery.

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Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

A few more collages for #ATCAugust from Mini Collage Collective. #artsky #collage

A collage of random scraps of paper with different patterns and colors arranged like patchwork.

A collage of a woman in a voting booth surrounded by words representing current issues facing voters in shades of ted, white and blue.

A collage of an arctic sea along with an iceberg in the background a turquoise blue burd diving straight into the water like a torpedo.

A collage patchwork of the number 8 of diamonds made up of two different competing colors of orange and light blue. The diamond cutouts are pasted on top of the card with a small effort.

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Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Here are a few of my mini collages from the August Artist Trading Cards challenge from Mini Collage Collective. Each is on a 2.3 x 3.5 playing card and is based on a daily theme. See my IG for more art. #artsky #collage 1. Divide 2. Pattern 3. Untamed 4. Pause 5. Elsewhere 6. Hidden 7. Ordinary

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Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Third @writingbattle.bsky.social in the books! I've done 6 microfiction writing competitions so far, and while there are no prizes (yet), I'm getting much more creative and quick. I'm also a cutthroat editor. I look forward to sharing my work here soon. #writingcommunity

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Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

I did 2 Writing Battles, a 24 hr short story contest and the inaugural Whimsy contest. I have two more coming up in August. I do need to work on my outline, but I'm enjoying these so much. It keeps me excited about writing.

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Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

I entered 3 short fiction contests and signed up for 2 more. I also started a role playing game called 1000 year old vampire to help me think through my book outline. I was pretty productive!

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Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Here's a brief intro and my little story for the inaugural @whimsyfiction.bsky.social competition. Enjoy! #writingcommunity

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Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Fun with mini minimalist collages! All on handmade paper. SWAMP, FRESH, Wild Side, Wild Art. #collage #artsky

A toad perched on the word swamp with a crown of white flowers on its head set on a gray paper background with torn edges.

A black pear with a tiny stem and illustrated white leaf overlaid with strips of lime green, electric blue, hot pink and white alongside the word fresh in pink letters set on gray paper background with torn edges.

An illustrated bird with a fat body, long legs and bug eyes facing left over a green background of a treeline with the moon shining over it and a block of mixed font and color text that says Take a Walk on the Wild Side above it on a light gray paper background with torn edges.

A red flower in the middle of a gray paper background with torn edges overlaid with a brightly colored bird perched on a white branch with the words wilr art placed on the side and top of the image.

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Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

I somehow entered myself in 2 writing contests this past weekend. I feel so accomplished! I hope I did well. #writingcommunity #writingbattle #24hrshortstorycontest

A graphic acknowledging submission in a 100 word writing battle microfiction contest.

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Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Waiting anxiously for my prompts for the Solstice Owl Battle 100 word microfiction contest. Battle starts tonight! writingbattle.com/join-battle/... @writingbattle.bsky.social #flashfiction #writingprompts #writerslife #WritingCommunity #writersofbluesky Join the Battle and Learn More

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Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Self-portrait | Mixed media on paper | 12in x 18in Making this collage was part therapy and part indulgent nostalgia. No matter who this girl was at every stage of her life, I love her. I wouldn't be here today without her. #collageart

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Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

I just started an Instagram account for my collage art and writing. If you want to see more of what I'm working on, check out @michellepattersoncreates. My practice is evolving, and I'm pretty proud of my work so far. #collage #collageart #writingcommunity #art

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Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

I love these so much! Really beautiful.

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Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

This is why I started making collage art. It's like making photographs of my thoughts. I plan to collage the novel I'm researching now to organize my thoughts.

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Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

I do the same! Just go with it until whatever is in there is out. Stopping mid-flow seems crazy.

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Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Love this! So creative, and I like the classic style.

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Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

I won 5 out of 10 battles in my first @writingbattle.bsky.social and I'm so proud! While I didn't advance to the Final Showdown, it was a great first step in my writing journey to submit something. Read my story here www.writingbattle.com/story/debrie... #writingcommunity #creativewriting

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Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Latest creation. Feeling adventurous and passionate about my future. #collage #artsky

A collage based on the color orange featuring worldly images of Egypt, Africa, Asia and a sense of travel and adventure. The top left has the words Great Escapes, the top right says What's You Calling, and the bottom says Wonder And Wander.

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Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

This is maybe my favorite creation to date. It came out so much better than I even imagined. Collage is the outlet my brain needed that I didn't know I was missing. I wish I had discovered it sooner. #collage #artsky

A collage of a lake at sunset with a peach sky featuring a puffy white cloud over the black silhouette of a tree line. A butterfly hovers in the cloud, which is drifting behind a lighthouse made of books and featuring the word Adventure. In the lake are two fish jumping along a rocky shore.

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Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

TIL Eddie Vedder is only 5'7". 🤯 I guess I can just put him in my pocket and have mini concerts whenever I want. I forget sometimes that 5'8" is above average for women, so a lot of people probably wouldn't notice his height. I might not notice either if I was focusing on his face. 😍 #grunge

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Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

New #collage today. This one actually took me a few days. I don't want to say too much because art is open for interpretation, but it definitely has something to do with my disdain for the #patriarchy. #artsky

An abstract collage featuring women's faces looking in through a window at a woman sitting between two men with red eyes amongst a cityscape. The collage has a heading of Dreamers: An American Journey, and the sitting woman's eyes are covered with the words The Sound of Silence. The words The Mam are underneath them and a snake is weaving its way through the skyline.

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Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Anything with the word patriarchy in it is a horror story.

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Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Amazing advice! Thanks for sharing this.

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Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

I'm obsessed with collage. I've always struggled to adequately describe the vividness of my thoughts, but then I discovered the magic of collage art. I feel like I'm looking at photographs of the inside of my head when I make them. I build them on vibes and emotions. It's deeply satisfying. #artsky

A collage of images in red with various words and phrases pasted over them.

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Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

I haven't, but I'll add it to my list.

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Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

While I enjoy the movie as a teen adventure, it's nothing like the book. They honestly shouldn't even have called it the same name. I think the book is brilliant. If you loved Dark Matter, I would bet you'd love Ready Player One as well.

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Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Yay! I totally agree. Have you read Ready Player One yet? It's completely different from the movie and absolutely incredible. Top notch sci-fi post apocalyptic story with excellent character development.

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Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Today's writing exercise was a practice in gratitude ending in writing a poem. I'm not a poet, but I don't think this is too bad. This mini writing retreat is amazing. I feel inspired again and have tools to help me write more and better. Feeling grateful. #writingcommunity #poetry #gratitude

A poem titled Grateful
Today I cannot see beyond the darkness of the world.
It closes in around me, but I'm the distance, there's a light.
I strain to see what shines so bright and cuts through the blackness.
It is love. It is beauty.
Echoes of heartbeats saved just for me ring out like church bells.
The warmth of arms holding tight and cozy blankets and hot, nourishing meals surrounds me.
I see the places I've been, near and far, like beacons guiding me through the storm.
I feel the emotional weight of a masterpiece filling my head and my soul.
In these hopeless moments, I find my solace in being grateful.

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Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

OMG Little Toot and Bedtime for Frances?! That's a good haul!

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Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

I joined a writer's group at my library, so I'm going to see what they think. Thank you so much for the dialogue! It has been really encouraging. Especially from a successful author.

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Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Speculative fiction about how far you would go for the life you want. I was very passionate about it a year ago when I got serious about it. Now it's like an albatross. I think it's important, but I feel like a shitty storyteller. I might be too close to it. It's personal.

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Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Thank you so much! I am, and it has been slow and painful. I'm hoping doing some of these exercises and reflecting on the basics will get me back on track. I'm starting to wonder if I'm writing the right book.

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Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

In January, I signed up for a free online writing retreat. I finally decided to start it because I need inspiration to get my writing flowing again, so today I did the first exercise - GREEN. The prompt was "Last night I dreamt of a forest," and I had 10 minutes. Pardon the errors. #writingcommunity

Written text that says, "Last night I dreamt of a forest. It was dark, but not like night - shadowed by the towering trees choking out the sun. The ground was soft from the previous night's rain, soaking the dried leaves and needles. I was glad I wore boots because the spongy earth caked them with mud in the bare spots. I could hear rustling in the branches as a gust of wind caused me a chill. My jacket wasn't warm enough for the cool damp air in these woods. I wasn't sure where I was going or what I was looking for, so I took my time feeling the forest and noticing every tiny detail. There was thick, soft moss growing on the rough bark of a tall tree. A fallen trunk was home to tiny mushrooms and assorted insects. I narrowly missed walking through a spider web as I ducked between a narrow gap in the trees. The forest became close, as if the trees were gathering around me. The previously chilly air was now warming. My too light jacket was now too heavy. My boots, covered in mud over the..."

Written text that says, "...toes were weighing me down. Despite the feeling of being closed in, I chose not to panic. I took as deep a breath as I could manage and felt the green of the woods fill my lungs. I was swallowed by the earth and became a pile of moss."

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Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

I think you'll love the book. The main threads are very similar to the show, but it is definitely different. I like both equally in different ways.

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Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Reading 6 Weeks to a Hollywood Body for tips on exercising to get my desired results. There are whole chapters on the nutrition plan, which eliminates every food I love. Life is too short to not enjoy food. I don't need to be skinny. Taking the workout lessons and ignoring the rest. #health #booksky

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Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Looking for more people to follow on @thestorygraph.com. If you lean towards sci-fi, speculative fiction, fantasy or classics or you're just looking to connect with fellow readers, send me a message. #booksky

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Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

In case you're seeing this for the first time, I don't want to be contacted by random guys looking for new "friends". Most people aren't here for this purpose. Don't be a creep, especially if you're a man. We don't trust strangers. If you DM me about anything other than my content, I'll block you.

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Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

I just can't with the fucking news today. The emotions are swirling together into a terrible soup of anger, disgust, sadness and anxiety. I know this is what they want - for us to be so overwhelmed we can't do anything. I will eventually compose myself and move forward, but right now, I'm paralyzed.

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Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

January 2 - Dark Matter by Blake Crouch (2016) I wanted to read this after watching the Apple+ show, and I wasn't disappointed. Since I'm trying to write a novel about parallel lives, this wasn't just for fun - it was also research. Compelling story that challenged me to explore new ideas. #booksky

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Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

I'm reading this year with more intention than I've had in a long time. I thought it might be nice to post about the books I read. January - Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu (1872) Gothic novel about a female vampire with heavy lesbian undertones. Loved it! Easy read and enjoyable. #booksky

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Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

If anyone walks away from the #ANTM documentary thinking anything positive about Tyra, I would be shocked. I'm profoundly disappointed in everyone involved with that show for not protecting those girls, but Tyra owned that shit. Women who step on other women to get ahead are the worst.

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Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

It's sick. And she's not even a little sorry about it. She's a sociopath.

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Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

The majority of women have no one looking out for them to help prevent assault. It was even worse back then. It was really hard to hear the full story, because they painted it so differently when it aired. My heart breaks for Shandi.

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Michelle Patterson @auntieshellie.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

I'm really upset about learning what really happened to Shandi. Maybe I should have known then? I had such a limited understanding of the breadth of assault back then. It seems so obvious now. The fact that no one will even apologize to her is appalling.

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