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Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

I haven’t respected paper and pens since my sister and I collected Little Twin Stars pencil cases and strawberry-scented erasers. But the tools really do matter. Just ask Andy Welfle, who’s been podcasting about pencils for 12 years and gives me his analog writing kit. substack.com/home/post/p-...

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The Joy of Analog Tools

Choose rather than be chosen.

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Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Om Records is turning 30. 🎊🍾 Surviving as an indie for that long is no joke. “We were always in this for the right reasons,” says Om’s Gunnar Hissam. “We were always in this for the #music.” Here are some fun historical nuggets, a catalog primer, and info abt this weekend's free #SF event.

The Long Game

Om Records turns 30

Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Me too! Let's share notes and sign stories ❤️

Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

What’s the sign when you find a book about signs after walking with a person who says this is her favorite book? 🤔 #books

Cover of Laura Lynne Jackson’s book Signs

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Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

So well said. Discipline is hard.

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Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

This is a powerful insight, thank you. 100% guilty of stopping at 2-3. Challenge accepted!

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Jeremiah Chronister @jeremiahchronister.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Threads chaining outputs to inputs builds flywheels. But most stop at 2-3. Winners chain 10+. Test: output one action today → input to tomorrow's thread. Compounding isn't the actions. It's the system eating its own exhaust.

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Coach Chron @coachchron.com · 16/04/2026

Threads compound when you execute. Pick one action. Do it daily. Input becomes output through repetition. Magic is discipline in disguise.

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Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

How the output of one thread becomes the input of the next — and the magic that transpires. Plus, 6 extremely compounding actions to try.

The Unsexy Word I’m Obsessed With

Small deposits make for big returns.

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Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

When you’re used to images pre-screened by taste, algorithm and consensus, photography in a museum hits different — especially Nan Goldin’s work.

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Nan Goldin and the Shock of a Natural Face

On witnessing vs. consuming.

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Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

I'm one of Michele's collage pals. This has been one of my favorite relationships to come out of being on @bsky.app. Yay for community and the positive power of social tools #collage

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Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Looks inspired by Ruth Asawa?!

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Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

How do you cut such perfect circles? Is there a tool for that?

Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

How about those smiles?! @mmccue.bsky.social chats with @buildwithtori.com of @skylight.social for an upcoming episode of Dot Social, a podcast about building on the open social web Catch up on previous eps: dot-social.simplecast.com

Screenshot of Mike McCue, left, interviewing Tori White, right, via the Riverside podcast recording app

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Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Moving from unconscious giving to something a lot more resonant (and fun) -- I hope this post grounds your gifting this holiday season and beyond miaq.substack.com/p/love-is-in...

Taking notes on thoughtfulness.

Love Is in the Details

Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Here are some of Marisa Meltzer ’s delightful discoveries while researching and writing her new book, “It Girl: The Life and Legacy of Jane Birkin.” Includes a Bardot series, Korean-French noodle find, and “wild and wonderful” 2nd hand shop in Paris. miaq.substack.com/p/42-marisa-... #books #booksky

#42: Marisa — Jane Birkin, French Culture, Paris

The It Girl's It Girl.

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Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

This one is a little less hard hitting, a little more introspective and psychedelic open.spotify.com/playlist/13A...

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Solar Panels ☀️

Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

I hope you like 😅 One reader/friend texted me to disagree saying it's boring... I think it's good for me to practice sticking to my taste preference despite popular opinion but ofc now I'm self-conscious that you'll think I have bad taste lol -- keeping my fingers cross that it resonates with you

Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Naturally this post flatters me to no end, but what Andy continually reminds me, which is the real takeaway, is what it means to be a true community builder. @flakphoto.news is constantly **and genuinely** supporting creators ALL THE TIME with his words and actions. I'm so inspired by him!

Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Thank you so much for your support, Andy. It means the world to me. You always remind me what it means to be a true community builder too. Taking notes...

Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Unpopular opinion: I love the new Tame Impala album. ⚡️🪩⚡️

Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Quiet voices carry power! It’s just that sometimes quiet people need a little help learning how to be loud(er). @goldie.bsky.social is here to help in her new book, "Personal Branding for Introverts." As a shy type, let me now practice boldness and say this interview is a great companion piece.

#41: Goldie — Introverts, Personal Branding, Archie Comics

"Sometimes dots connect in the strangest ways."

Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

My friend Deema Tamimi curated books we can read to get a better understanding of Palestinian people, history, and culture. She includes poetry, books by Jewish authors, cookbooks, and a Netflix show. miaq.substack.com/p/39-deema-c...

Image that says "None of us is free until all of us are free"

Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

I love a collage with cartoon eyes 💪👀

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Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

I have a thing for dots this color!

Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

I need a feed for Roxane Gay's 5-star Goodread reviews

Surf @surf.social · 22/05/2025

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Meet Starter Sets, a streamlined experience for creating and discovering custom feeds on Surf. about.flipboard.com/fediverse/su...

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Surf Starter Sets Make Custom Feed Building Easy

Surf's new beta, Groundswell, rolls out Starter Sets to give people a quick and easy way to start their own custom feed.

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Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Love my #collage postcard from @micheleobrienart.bsky.social -- my first @bsky.app pen pal whom I discovered via my @surf.social feed. ❤️ Thank you so much for your generous gift, Michele! Spring in SF is indeed going well. 🌱 #collagecommunity

Collage depicting the word "grapes" cut off and a woman's hand holding grapes

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Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

I'm gonna listen today! Thank you

Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

No worries, I found you with the code and sent you the invite. Looking forward to seeing what you think!

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Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

It's a music discovery morning listening to my friend Matt's 2025 dump on shuffle. Faves include: - Clutter - Deradoorian - Radio Free Alice - Bar Italia - Darkside - Matt Berry - "Frequency" remix - Sex Week What have you loved in 2025 so far? #musicsky #music

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2025 needs some bright spots

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Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

Absolutely! Can you sign up for the waitlist and put MIAQ as the referral code? waitlist.surf.social If you've already signed up for the waitlist, can you DM me the email address you used? That'll help me find you on the list

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Surf Waitlist Sign Up

Join the beta — it's a new browser for the social web.

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Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Nice, are these strips woven? I tried something similar once! Colors are in the same zone-ish :) #collagecult #collage #collagecommunity

Collage with woven magazine strips showing a demonic Dora the Explorer woven with a woman and embroidered letters

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Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Super original, very nice 😍