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mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social

@mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social
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I am a flash fiction writer by hobby, and a bus monitor by trade. If there’s one thing I’ve learned from working with kids and one thing I hope for in the future, it’s that they treat others with fairness and I hope we learn to keep our imaginations open.

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mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social @mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
A scene from the classic Japanese folk tale, Momotaro. I think it’s plot loosely inspired the story of Superman. A baby is discovered in a large object and is adopted by an old couple, he becomes stronger and wiser than most men and saves his village. Almost sounds the same. #booksky
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mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social @mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
A sweet and romantic picture of the ending of a Cinderella adaptation, illustrated by Nicoletta Ceccoli. Young love in most fairytales is so hopeful and cute! #booksky 
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mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social @mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
I absolutely adored this story and the 30 minute film it inspired. As a theorist, I would be remiss if I didn’t share my personal theory to its meaning. I think the boy is a wandering spirit and the animals are his guardian angels leading him to the afterlife. #booksky
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mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social @mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
A picture from a Scottish story called Rashin Coatie. She’s essentially the Cinderella of Scotland. Such beautiful illustrations #booksky
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mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social @mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
From A Treasury of Children’s Literature. #booksky
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mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social @mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
A sweet picture from a storybook titled The Six Swans illustrated by Daniel San Souci. #booksky
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mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social @mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
A beautiful old drawing of Hans Christian Andersen‘s Thumbelina, illustrated by Adrienne Adams. I found this book in a Library’s discard pile, I don’t understand why people wanted to get rid of a sweet old book just because it is showing age… #booksky
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mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social @mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
This out of this world scene is from one of my favorite childhood books, The Worst Band In The Universe by Graeme Base. I have to admit the bonus soundtrack CD that came with it REALLY helped my obsession with science fiction take shape! #booksky
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mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social @mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
My mother just bought me this 1923 Grimm fairytale book at a yard sale. How thoughtful, does she know me or what? #booksky
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mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social @mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
This is a page from the legend of Robin Hood, illustrated by Van Gool. At first glance, it may look like this is from a Disney storybook, but since Disney’s Robin Hood featured a cast of talking animals, it’s easy to see that this is an entirely different adaptation… even though it IS Disneyesque.
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mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social @mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
A beautiful black-and-white illustration of Hans Christian Andersen’s the princess and the pea, drawn by Christian Birmingham. #booksky
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mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social @mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
A mesmerizing scene from The Little Mermaid. This particular adaptation came all the way from France. #booksky
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mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social @mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
The final picture in the storybook called The arrow and the lamp, which is the greek tale of Eros and Psyche. #booksky
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mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social @mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
I know that a guy named Joe in my neighborhood is a predator. He groomed me when my parents were busy caring for my sick grandpa years back. I’ve forgiven what he did and how he made me feel, but if any young woman experiencing similar issues ever reads this, be brave, tell someone. It’s NOT ok.
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mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social @mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
This literally haunting scene is from a book called “In The Palace of the Ocean King” A brave princess waltzes with the underwater tyrant who has stolen her lover’s soul and dragged him down to the bottom of the sea. All others in the ballroom are long since drowned people. #booksky
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mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social @mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
This is the cover of a 70s book about mythical beasts. Some may have been thought of as Cryptids back in the day, but I think you could argue that some of these creatures actually exist. For an example, the Kraken could’ve very well been a giant squid sighting! #booksky
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mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social @mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
I love the illustrations in my collection of ancient fairytale books. #booksky
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mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social @mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
The bird on the left is Sir Raven from Billy and Mandy, the one on the right is storyteller Simon from Living books. I still don’t know who came first, but I’m pretty sure it was Simon.
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mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social @mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
My father is cleaning out our basement… And we just stumbled across an Aladdin‘s cave of nostalgia! My entire childhood is staring up at me… 
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mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social @mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
I’ve got mixed feelings about this, oh sure, it’s all fun and games until someone gets murdered! Anything can happen. 
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mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social @mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
I just browsed Reddit after hearing about Biden‘s cancer getting worse. Some comments contain little sympathy or support, instead they’re just about blasting Trump. Look, I despise Trump as much as the next person, but don’t you think we should be sending more love to the Biden family? Focus on it.
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mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social @mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
I just killed my first spotted lantern fly, left pieces of it scattered around to send a message to the others
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mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social @mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
I enjoy games that require skill.
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mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social @mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
I completed another Fortnite Battle Royale without even killing anyone. I just randomly throw all of my items at people who looked like they needed it more than I did. I wonder if anyone else uses a peacemaking strategy? I hope I’m not the only friendly Fortnite player out there…
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mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social @mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Took a beautiful picture of an old war fort covered in graffiti and nature.
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mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social @mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Does anybody remember hot sauce holsters? I’ve been trying to find a holster to carry certain spices in, and today I found the perfect one at a flea market! 
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mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social @mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
If you research a universally accepted and truthful motto for ALL humans, you’re gonna come up short or realize that what they’re talking about isn’t applied everywhere so I propose a saying for humanity that is short, simple and explains exactly what humanity has always done: “KEEP GOING!”
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mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social @mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
I was dog sitting for the folks who bought my old house yesterday. Being back there was nostalgic. They’ve told me they think the place is haunted, and for the first time ever, I heard things inside while I was looking after the puppy. Take note I was alone, but experiencing the unexplained is neat.
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mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social @mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
As a woman who made the effort to buy and collect over 200 fairytale treasuries, just because I wanted to, I approve of this statement!
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mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social @mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
I just purchased a PlayStation three the other day, my old one stopped reading the discs. I’m feeling so pumped when I wake up every morning knowing now I can get back to playing the classics! No better time to go down memory lane.
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mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social @mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
My brother is performing at the Newport music festival tonight, I just LOVE the architecture within these old rich people mansions!
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mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social @mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Just strolling through my local Spencer’s store…
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mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social @mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
With all the talk of physical game copies getting phased out soon enough, I often chuckle to myself knowing that I still have quite the collection of 90s CD-ROMs! I actually have an old Apple computer that still possesses a working disc drive so I can play them anytime I want. Blast from the past!
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mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social @mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
I’m looking forward to attending my old man’s retirement party this afternoon! For 29 amazing years he was the best darn science teacher at the Pennfield school. Can’t wait to see what colleagues have to say about good old Mr. B, my beloved father.
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mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social @mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
I decided to draw a simple still life today, I call it Egg and toast on a book. I would’ve used an actual plate, but all I own are paper plates and I couldn’t get the shadows right on any of those.
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mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social @mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Happy birthday dear America! May everyone stay safe and healthy this Independence Day.
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mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social @mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
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mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social @mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
I decided to construct a meme essentially summarizing what I think of five specific animated film studios. My apologies if the world takes offense to the last panel, but my personal disdain towards the fifth one runs deep. (to be clear though, I don’t hate ALL their movies!)
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mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social @mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
This might sound weird, but if a random person decides to follow me on a social platform just because they think I’m going to follow them back, I fear they are mistaken. I only plan on following up to 50 people on each platform. I carefully choose users I’m comfortable with. But I try to be kind.
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mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social @mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Found one of my old paintings while I was cleaning out my basement. I called it “extraterrestrial smoking a cigarette at sundown“
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mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social @mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
My film project, 12 Swan Brethren officially began production last week!
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mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social @mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Thank you to the YouTuber who runs Daily Dose of Internet for liking my simple yet silly comment about lakes.
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mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social @mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
I just beat Ghost of Tsushima Directors cut on my PS4. I did not expect to get so emotional while playing the final act, the game definitely lives up to its underrated masterpiece standards. Highly recommend for anyone who hasn’t played it yet.
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mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social @mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Rocking out at Mohegan Sun tonight, got complimentary tickets to Wet Leg and Slow Fiction!
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mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social @mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
What’s wrong with this picture? For context, those balloons in the background are supposed to say 2026, but from where I was standing, they looked like they spelled out Isis.
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mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social @mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Just one more week to go until I start my summer storytelling group at Tiverton Four Corners! There, you can enjoy a classic fairytale read aloud, weather permitting. I hope those of you who are young at heart and like listening to stories will visit! I plan to host these events every Saturday.
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mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social @mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Just found a small collection of vintage fantasy books for children at a yard sale. Little books like these are great additions to my library!
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mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social @mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
I’m trying to figure out how to rework the way I talk to my family. Most conversations end with me scream crying at them. I don’t like being so down in the dumps when I’m with them, and I get lonely when I’m not around them. Perhaps I should ask my friends for advice?
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mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social @mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Today’s my birthday! I always enjoy playing my old Tomodachi life game on my 3DS this time every year, there’s a fun feature where some the characters you’ve created invite you to a party and give you birthday cake in honor of your special day!
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mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social @mapptaxiadvocate.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
I just bought this treasure this morning at a yard sale on my street. It’s huge, but I think it’ll be amazing as a photo frame!
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