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Ariel Lee @elle-lee.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

It's been a minute since I've been on here. What did I miss?

Ariel Lee @elle-lee.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

I did not anticipate that affirming my gender would lead to me enjoying a cup of tea and a selection of biscuits from a biscuit box each afternoon. I am a trans woman who is now transitioning into my Nanna. Unrelated: I have not been looking at tea sets online, that was the cat...

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Garrett M. Graff @vermontgmg.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Having watched with growing alarm the developments of the last 24 and 36 hours in Washington, I thought I’d take a stab at how the US media would cover this story if it was happening in a foreign country. Here’s that story that should be written this weekend: www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/musk-s-jun...

doomsdayscenario.co

Musk's Junta Establishes Him as Head of Government

Imagining how we'd cover overseas what's happening to the U.S. right now

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Ariel Lee @elle-lee.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Can I nominate where I get mine from please?

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Ariel Lee @elle-lee.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

I've just ordered a Trans flag from @minus18.bsky.social to wear with pride at the rally in Adelaide next Sunday - a rally in solidarity with Transgender kids in Queensland. I've ordered it express post so fingers crossed it arrives in time! #trans #queer #lgbtqia #pride #transgender #rights

A poster which reads:

Trans Justice Project.

Protect trans youth.

Adelaide Solidarity Rally & Picnic Sunday 9 February.

Meet 10am Parliament House steps
North Terrace, Kaurna Yarta

Followed by a community picnic
11:30am Elder Park rotunda
King William Road, Kaurna Yarta

Come along to stand in solidarity with Queensland Trans youths, whose healthcare is under attack from the Queensland government.

This is a family friendly event with kids activities included.

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Ariel Lee @elle-lee.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

12 weeks ago today I started my HRT journey. They have been 12 wonderful weeks, and I wouldn't change a thing. Much love to the folx who've voiced their support. As a nod to one of these people I'm leaning into my "super fun librarian" vibe by taking this photo on front of my "library" shelves.

Ariel Lee in a black dress with white and green flowers, wearing red dangley earrings, and clear framed glasses is smiling at the camera just above her. Ariel is standing in front of timber framed bookshelves full of books.

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Ariel Lee @elle-lee.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

It's been an exhausting two weeks, but today I found the energy to hang this windchime outside my lounge room. It's incredibly soothing and is nice to just listen to it, and conserve what few spoons I have left. Living with disabilities can be hard, but little things like this can sometimes help.

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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Here’s a tip for how this all works. First they go after those they hate, then those who don’t actively support them, then those who do but are not useful for them keeping power, then those who are useful but not in the most loyal faction, then…

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Ariel Lee @elle-lee.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

I saw a comment today that the executive order around gender is "...as stupid as legally defining pi to be 3.0" and that has to be the most perfect summary ever.

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Ariel Lee @elle-lee.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

This is the good news the world needs right now.

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Ariel Lee @elle-lee.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Me: Ok google, add "pappadums" to the shopping list. Google hub: Got it, I added "crocodiles" to the list called shopping. "Smart" device my arse... I swear that some days it's just messing with me to see how far it can push me until I break. Two can play at this game.

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Ariel Lee @elle-lee.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

I've decided to start moving on any mugs which I associate with negative past experiences (essentially all of them), and replace them with mugs I can associate with the new beginnings I am currently in. This is my first: a monogram mug with the initial of my new name. Maybe a trans mug next? 🏳️‍⚧️🌈💜💜

A grey ceramic mug of tea, on which is printed the capital letter "A" in white, along with some yellow flowers and green leaves. The mug sits on a brown coffee table with a glass bowl next to it containing gluten free vegan arrowroot biscuits.

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Ariel Lee @elle-lee.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

I listened to Grieg's Peer Gynt Suite No.1 & No.2 today for the first time. Suite No.2 1st mvt had me in tears. It's a stunningly beautiful piece of music. I think I'll keep an eye out for a Deutsche Grammophon recording of this. I'm glad I could finally get past that pop song - Suite No.1 1st mvt.

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Ariel Lee @elle-lee.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Grace is a national treasure. Grace for PM

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Skandi @skandian.dis.blue · 23/01/2025

www.australianmigrationlawyers.com.au/protection-v... Found through some friends, and added alt-text

Australian Migration Lawyers - Open 7 Days 1300 207 442

LGBTIQ+ protection visa Australia

Safeguard your future with a protection visa

For LGBTIQ+ individuals facing persecution in their home countries due to their sexual orientation or gender identity, the LGTBIQ+ protection visa offers a safe haven in Australia. This visa allows those seeking asylum to live and work in Australia, offering the security of permanent residency for those who qualify.

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Ariel Lee @elle-lee.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

My doctor signed off on a disability parking permit for me today. Ironically it was having to change parks to one with more room to swing the door open in the doctor's carpark, which prompted me to finally bring it up with him.

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Ariel Lee @elle-lee.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

I love how Bsky posts like this lead me to discover recent news events, but in a humorous way, and not the "Oh, you can't be serious...they are really fucked in the head...just when I thought they couldn't get any lower" way. Keep it real Bsky. I loves ya.

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Ariel Lee @elle-lee.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

It's been a big week, and it's still not over. So it's nice to relax and watch an episode of Twin Peaks with an amber sunset through the window bringing a glorious end to the day.

Ariel's legs up on a coffee table wearing a red dress, with a TV playing Twin Peaks in the far corner of the room. Behind the TV to the left, the vertical blinds are open showing an amber sunset with a smattering of clouds in the sky.

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Ariel Lee @elle-lee.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Why does this not surprise me? With all the media in their pocket (all media with any influence) it's going to be a long, dark period in American history. With the media narrative now firmly in support of Trump and Musk's ideals, this is a period the country is going to struggle to come out of.

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Laura Jane Grace @laurajanegrace.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Right now social media feels like we’re all smokers and we’ve been smoking Marlboro Reds for a decade and our plan to quit smoking Reds specifically is to smoke twice as many cigarettes of 3 different other brands

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Ariel Lee @elle-lee.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

I was buying a new phone case today and the sales person kept referring to me as "my dear". Some women may find that incredibly offensive, but for me today it was incredibly gender affirming and left me smiling inside and out. 🏳️‍⚧️💜🌈

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Ariel Lee @elle-lee.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

This is very relevant, considering recent events. If you think Musk's actions weren't premeditated, you're not paying attention. He's clearly signalling he's one of Trump's generals and playing into Trump's ambitions. These first 100 days will have impacts over decades, not just Trump's presidency.

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ALOK @alokvmenon.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

friendship is medicine

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Jewish Council of Australia @jewishcouncilau.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Our EO Max Kaiser talked to Al Jazeera about Musk's salute.

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Ariel Lee @elle-lee.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

"Where does creamed corn figure into the workings of the universe? What really is creamed corn? Is it a symbol for something else?"

A woman in a brown jacket holding a log (log lady from the series Twin Peaks) with text at the bottom of the image which reads "what really is creamed corn?"

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Ariel Lee @elle-lee.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

As always, the Guardian (unlike other "news" outlets) are saying what we all saw. This also puts quite a new spin on Musk's interest in German politics.

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Ariel Lee @elle-lee.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Super Goober is going in for dental surgery today. I'm gonna be a scared mumma until he comes back home safely. But at least he'll be able to chew again soon and that should stop him vomiting. Hopefully after that he still wants to hang out and interfere with my makeup routine in the morning.

A black cat named Onyx is lying on his side on top of a dressing table looking towards the camera. There is a jewellery box, a gold clock, and a blue lamp on the dresser. Onyx is being very cute in taking up all the space on the dresser.

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Ariel Lee @elle-lee.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

I've ordered one of these. It's a nice little nod towards a brilliant piece of cinema, which is destined to become a classic.

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Ariel Lee @elle-lee.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

The news today of David Lynch's passing is a timely reminder that I haven't watched Twin Peaks in a number of years. So, it's time to dust off the DVD box set again and revisit this gem. Yes, I still have DVDs - don't judge me!

The gold edition DVD box set of Twin Peaks.

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🎃 Petanormal Activity 👻 🏳️‍⚧️ @petaispleasant.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Live your life in a way that thousands, if not millions of trans girls will mourn your passing 💜

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Ariel Lee @elle-lee.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Thank you David Lynch 🏳️‍⚧️💜

A 4 panel image from the series Twin Peaks where Agent Cooper is surprised when a colleague enters the room dressed as a woman. The text on the panels read:

Agent Cooper: Dennis?
Denise: It's a long story. But actually, I prefer Denise if you fit mind.
Agent Cooper: Ok

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Ariel Lee @elle-lee.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

The world has lost one of the great minds of cinema and screen. Vale David. 💜💜💜

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Ariel Lee @elle-lee.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

4 years ago today this little one came into my life and adopted me as their human. 4 years later, today I am told that I cannot do my makeup because the bedroom dresser is apparently a place for pats. That's ok though, because he just melts my heart.

A baby black cat sleeping on the arm of a grey sofa

An adult black cat looking at the camera laying on a bedroom dresser and getting in the way.

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Ariel Lee @elle-lee.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

"Why did you transition (science fiction answers only)?" When Eskarina Smith became a wizard it upset the gender balance within the background magic, so my transition was necessary to prevent the complete collapse of civilisation.

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Ariel Lee @elle-lee.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Those anecdotal stories of trans women having hormonal cycles.... I can confirm they are 100% accurate. I'm analytical AF, so you can absolutely know I have an HRT diary in Excel and have watched the trends in moods, etc over the last few months. But damn, what a ride the last few days has been!

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Ariel Lee @elle-lee.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Damn. There goes my measly $300 a fortnight food budget.

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Ariel Lee @elle-lee.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

"Why did you transition (science fiction answers only)?" The Vogons were destroying earth to make way for a hyperspace bypass, and in the rush to leave home I was stuck in girl mode. However, I did remember to bring a towel.

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