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Slammed Poet™ @chezident.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Continuing to try to raise funds for a move from Tulsa, Oklahoma to Portland, Oregon in order to escape a poor financial and health situation. I need to raise $500 from where I am now by Monday in order to remain safe between now and the Oct. 10 move. ko-fi.com/chezdispense...

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Michael Bramnik ✡︎ 🟦 @canisdirus.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

"A person needs new experiences. It jars something deep inside, allowing them to grow. Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken." - Duke Leto Atreides, Dune Applicable on many levels today, hopefully all good ones.

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Michael Bramnik ✡︎ 🟦 @canisdirus.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Dice Gods is tons of fun, and so are all the people in this video! Also, I felt like @alexspeidel.bsky.social was staring right at me when he made that great pun 🤣

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Lynne M. Meyer | coffee-fueled and available for hire @lynnemeyer.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I've been in a mast cell flare for a week. It looks like one or two of my core safe foods may suddenly be off-limits. I need to restock my supply of the few things I can eat. All my available funds are going to Oct rent & COBRA. I'd be grateful for some help with groceries. 🫶 ko-fi.com/lynnemeyer

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Dave Nelson @davicthegrey.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Cat Tax to prove the children are getting along. Help us reunite them with their mom/stepmom.

A mostly grey tabby sitting on the arm of a couch looking down at a mostly white tabby hiding under a blue blanket.

A grey tabby with a white chest sitting on the arm of a couch with a spotted white tabby relaxing on the cushions

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Ivis K. Flanagan 🔜 Moving @northerndreamer.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Hey all - I'm alive, promise. While crazy, overall life is moving in the right direction. However, the costs associated still have Auryn and I struggling to tread water. I updated the GoFundMe with further details, but if you can help to keep the beacons lit, I'd appreciate it. gofund.me/11ea13ca2

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Slammed Poet™ @chezident.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Fundraising for Going West Young Man is entering its next phase - having survived September, my next steps are: - closing out my internet and electric accounts, the latter of which involves deferred costs - handling shipping of several important items, though most of my stuff is being sold/left

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Michael Bramnik ✡︎ 🟦 @canisdirus.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The random fun of writing 😁 This week I'm researching ESD dogs, paleobotany, police vehicle stops, Faraday bags/cages, scientific honor societies, and a specific series of card games.

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Paizo @paizo.com · 16/09/2026

Some truly stellar minds went into the creation of our first Starfinder Society Second Edition season, Invasion's Edge, and we'd like to give them all a round of applause! Give our freelancers their well-deserved flowers in today's blog: bit.ly/46vnsgj

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Lynne M. Meyer | coffee-fueled and available for hire @lynnemeyer.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

If you have a little to spare and would like to give me some wiggle room while I wait for a payment to come in, I’d be grateful for anything sent by way of Ko-fi. ko-fi.com/lynnemeyer

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Michael Bramnik ✡︎ 🟦 @canisdirus.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Introduce Yourself with 7 Books: 1. The Silmarillion (J.R.R. Tolkien) 2. Villains by Necessity (Eve Forward) 3. The Black Company (Glen Cook) 4. Small Gods (Terry Pratchett) 5. Dune (Frank Herbert) 6. Eaters of the Dead (Michael Crichton) ... or Timeline 7. The Legend of Huma (Richard A. Knaak)

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Lynne M. Meyer | coffee-fueled and available for hire @lynnemeyer.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Thank you to everyone boosting this. 🫶 I currently have $5700 in freelance work in the queue, BUT none of that will hit my account until at least mid-October. I'm relying entirely on this Spotfund to get though September and pay October rent & COBRA. I need to raise about 2k more by Oct 1st.

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DeadGators (they/them) @druidgmdesigns.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Lava flows Caves Hot springs Tide pools Black sand beach

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Michael Bramnik ✡︎ 🟦 @canisdirus.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Convention game quotes: - "I'm going in!" *gets engulfed* - "You know, I can do quite a lot with regurgitated chocolate." - "How much damage does a t-shirt do?" - "You cast awaken animal on a chocolate rabbit." "... Yes." @paizo.com #starfinder #sf2

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Michael Bramnik ✡︎ 🟦 @canisdirus.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Post a song, cause you feel like posting it. It could be about whatever. fill Bsky with music: www.youtube.com/watch?v=eksq...

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The Cauldron of Renascence

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Michael Bramnik ✡︎ 🟦 @canisdirus.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Last week I focused on supportive things. This week I'm doing something scary. ...I guess if it doesn't end like this, I'll be okay? 🤣

Me, hungover: I don't remember what happend last night
Last night: @NATO has blocked you

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Michael Bramnik ✡︎ 🟦 @canisdirus.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

I know people are still reeling after the loss of Dolly Parton, Tim Curry, & Peter Cullen. In response, I put together a small package of Pathfinder/Starfinder rules options for sale. Most of the proceeds are going to Voices Against Cancer (a charity Peter was involved with). You can find that here:

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What is Darkness Without Light? - Paizo | Pathfinder Infinite

Life is something that just happens. But our reactions to it are everything.The gaming community is hurting after the re

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Michael Bramnik ✡︎ 🟦 @canisdirus.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

I'm doing "a thing." Check this space tomorrow.

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Lucas the Smart Goblin @smartgoblin.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

"Freedom is the right of all sentient beings." Optimus Prime Painted today

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Ryan Costello @costello.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

"If you're going to be a hero. Be a real hero. Be strong enough to be gentle." This is the advice Larry Cullen gave to Petter Cullen that inspired his portrayal of Optimus Prime as a warm and caring leader. That, in turn, inspired generations of fans. R.I.P. Petter Cullen

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Michael Bramnik ✡︎ 🟦 @canisdirus.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Proof that I have a spine 🤣 (Spoiler in case #x-ray images trigger anyone)

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Slammed Poet™ @chezident.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

So - I'm doing a big thing: planning to move across the country into a safer situation that stands to improve my health and financial wellbeing. Moving is, of course, expensive. I'm trying to raise money for three things: keeping myself safe in the lead up, the move, and starting over.

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Michael Bramnik ✡︎ 🟦 @canisdirus.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

"The universe is run by the interweaving of three elements: Energy, matter, and enlightened self-interest." #Babylon5

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Michael Bramnik ✡︎ 🟦 @canisdirus.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

I maintain that the TTRPG industry has the best people in it, full stop. Want an example? This happened to one of my closest friends when they wrote to @heroforgeminis.bsky.social recently: Makes me really wish I had the time to get through my gray pile of shame so I could acquire more minis! <3

Okay so I dunno if this is exactly the best channel for this, but I gotta share: Hero Forge recently added a giant spider to their lineup of available options for minis, and as many of you know, I am a major arachnophobe, so getting jumpscared by a surprise spider every time I loaded the page wasn't great. Not really expecting anything, I sent in a message explaining my situation and asking if there was anything they could do to help that wouldn't be too much trouble, and Y'ALL:

NOT ONLY did they create a "hide spiders" option for everyone in the options menu, but they went ahead and automatically turned it on for me specifically. I'm so touched

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Michael Bramnik ✡︎ 🟦 @canisdirus.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Once upon a time (2014), my entire committee except for @cody.im told me that "Seismic Tornado Detection is too niche of a topic for your PhD research." I ended up being dismissed from my program in 2015. Just think how many differences 11 years might have made, both in science and in my life.

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Michael Bramnik ✡︎ 🟦 @canisdirus.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Found courtesy of @kitsunewarlock.bsky.social . *clears throat* "BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRT!" Will I try to acquire these some day.....yes. Yes I will.

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Michael Bramnik ✡︎ 🟦 @canisdirus.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Everything Eric Whitacre touches is gold. I could write whole RPGs about some of his past work. Look up "Shadows and Wings" sometime - I would have done anything to see or hear that whole thing.

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Michael Bramnik ✡︎ 🟦 @canisdirus.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Thoughts as I work on a writing assignment: When #Spaceballs2 comes out, and they eventually go to ludicrous speed, I really want Ludacris to show up doing a cameo, not unlike his occasional TV commercial spots. ...how is this related to what I'm writing? Ask me in early 2028 #MyBestWorkIsUnderNDA

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Michael Bramnik ✡︎ 🟦 @canisdirus.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

#gamenightquotes while playing Freelancer. GM: "CHOOSE THE CHARCUTERIE!" "You are now the owner of a Frog Yoga studio!" Dwarf: "Now I'm kinda regretting NOT sticking those exploding psychedelic mushrooms up my butt."

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Owen K.C. Stephens (He/Him) @owenkcstephens.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Come on folks. We need to get this in front of a different eyeballs. Please share this, and ask YOUR friends and followers to share it. @rossisaacs.bsky.social is a longtime Game Designer from the 1990s and 2000s. He needs help. $500 of pdfs for just $29.95. www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...

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Your one-stop online shop for new and vintage RPG products from the top publishers, delivered fresh to your desktop in electronic format.

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DeadGators (they/them) @druidgmdesigns.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Moi aussi

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Michael Bramnik ✡︎ 🟦 @canisdirus.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

I am participating in this tourney for fun, as are several people I know. Show the Team+ people some love by voting in this great contest that gives the community a chance to get their ideas on display! (Create an account first, then you can vote: theteamplus.us/wp-login.php )

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Michael Bramnik ✡︎ 🟦 @canisdirus.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

I'm Michael Bramnik, and this is my favorite escape pod on the Citadel.

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Michael Bramnik ✡︎ 🟦 @canisdirus.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Some friends of mine are quarter-finalists in the "America's Favorite Couple" contest. You can vote for free 1/day if you let it link to your FB. No obligation, but if you like nerdy people, consider voting? americasfavcouple.org/2026/lolly-ion

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Vote for Lolly & Ion as America's Favorite Couple!

One couple will share their love story in a Variety Magazine advertorial, take home $20,000, and enjoy a triple date with Jeff & Emilie Goldblum, plus Charlie Day & Mary Elizabeth Ellis.

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Lynne M. Meyer | coffee-fueled and available for hire @lynnemeyer.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

I’m thrilled to report that after literally 100 hours without it, I HAVE POWER AGAIN! It came back last night. I wasn’t sure it would stay on through the storms overnight, but it did! Few things feel as incredible as a proper, hot shower after a multi-day power outage.

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Puppy Shower

Alt: A dachshund puppy in a sink, blissfully running its head under the spray of a shower.

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Michael Bramnik ✡︎ 🟦 @canisdirus.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

The group I GM starts Part 1 of Rise of the Thrunelords tonight, in fact! So you have 10 levels to figure out a good name for Part 2, @kitsunewarlock.bsky.social ! You all ready, @shanwolf.bsky.social, @druidgmdesigns.bsky.social, @holzter.bsky.social, and the non-BSky folks? 😈

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Michael Bramnik ✡︎ 🟦 @canisdirus.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

(All in good humor) I've been noticing a trend lately where my best friends start ganging up on my characters in those rare moments I actually get to play... Et tu, @shanwolf.bsky.social, @druidgmdesigns.bsky.social, @northerndreamer.bsky.social, @theresearchgremlin.bsky.social ? 😝

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Alex Augunas | The Everyman Gamer (He/Him/They) @alexaug.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

I love the tanuki ancestry, lol. I used teakettle form to transform into a scratching post to catch a cat.

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Michael Bramnik ✡︎ 🟦 @canisdirus.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Prince of Persia (Sands of Time, etc.). No matter how cool the time manipulation stuff was in later games, a game whose core mechanic is "you're going to die a lot so we'll help you do it over again" just got frustrating really quickly for me.

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Organized Play Foundation (OPF) @orgplayfoundation.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

*Dusts ourselves off* Seems our social media account was zapped by a lich, knocked into a shallow grave by skeletons, then piled upon by at least one zombie horde. But we're better now. Raise thread! The Organized Play Foundation supports volunteer-led gaming everywhere, and also hosts Warhorn!

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DeadGators (they/them) @druidgmdesigns.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Porch sittin' mappin' shallow ocean currents. Tali and Desna are behaving, so they get supervised outside time with me. Tali's taking advantage of a high spot to sniff things brought in earlier on the storm winds. Desna just wants to nap in a comfy chair.

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Michael Bramnik ✡︎ 🟦 @canisdirus.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

#Starfinder 2e game moments: my medic envoy screams out "Too many legs!" while running away from being aggressively hugged. GM @druidgmdesigns.bsky.social then proceeds to immediately use the "Too Many Legs" monster ability 🤣 Kudos, @katebakergm.bsky.social @d20diaries.bsky.social & @paizo.com! 💙

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Michael Bramnik ✡︎ 🟦 @canisdirus.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

If you see this, post your getaway vehicle.

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Michael Bramnik ✡︎ 🟦 @canisdirus.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

I inadvertently took part in a "Nafak'cha" ( #Babylon5 Mimbari Rebirth Ceremony) this week, and didn't quite realize it until tonight while watching a some folks on YT react to the appropriate episode. I'm hoping I'm not actually going to follow anyone through fire, though.

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Maryssa Mari @maryssamari.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Paizo sends me on some amazing adventures.

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