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Mike T. (He/They) @ 37.5k words @miketorkelson.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

If you're a big fan of the #scifi photo #comics of the 80s and 90s, you should check out my friend's #graphicnovel, The Chefs of Death It's a very fun homage to the Eagle comics strip, #doomlord, & currently seeking backing KickStarter to make it as a compendium www.kickstarter.com/projects/ale...

Comicbook cover for the Chefs Of Death - a shocked couple are surrounded by a scene of chaos, as an alien horde rampage

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Mike T. (He/They) @ 37.5k words @miketorkelson.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

I have been given the advice to "stop doomscrolling and read Wuthering Heights instead"... Worth a try

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Mike T. (He/They) @ 37.5k words @miketorkelson.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Just a reminder, @diannalgunn.bsky.social that I like to write in what you consider a wholly unnatural position... On the floor in a sniper position... 😅

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Mike T. (He/They) @ 37.5k words @miketorkelson.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Someone left a staple remover on my desk. And I just can't stop myself...

Using the staple remover in lieu of the alien in the Alien 3 scene.

The jaws of the staple remover are moving in as Ripley grimaces

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Mike T. (He/They) @ 37.5k words @miketorkelson.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

There's a "My Neighbour Totoro" stage show in London, and I just want to see it...

On stage, inside a haunted wood, a girl in a yellow dress hugs the giant form of Totoro, brought to life by puppetry.

A giant catbus watches on.

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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 30/10/2025

Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House. Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity. They are not the same.

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Mike T. (He/They) @ 37.5k words @miketorkelson.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Three weeks ago I bought a branch new, posh pen to journal alp my mental and emotional problems. Today I ran out of ink. 😅

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Mike T. (He/They) @ 37.5k words @miketorkelson.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

I helped at a Buddhist meditation event today. The neighbour's cat came to say hello... and basically was a constant figure in my meditations... 😅

Picture of a Buddhist shrine with Buddhas on it

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Tobias Geyer (he/him - Tarabiscoté*e) @the-qa-guy.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Today is a great day! The first article I ever wrote has been published in a professional magazine. "Software #accessibility includes #gender diversity" can be read in the "Testing Experience" magazine. You can download it here: www.testingexperience.media (email address must be supplied) (1/2)

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Home | Testing Experience

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

“.. traffic has dropped by only a single percentage point as a result of leaving Twitter ..” @niemanreports.org #Hellsite niemanreports.org/npr-twitter-...

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Mike T. (He/They) @ 37.5k words @miketorkelson.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

I think it's safe to say that the jobs market is severely turbulent in Wellington right now. Two weeks ago, I started a contract on Tuesday. Wished coworkers well on Fri and "see you Monday". Got home to an email that my contract was canceled.

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Mike T. (He/They) @ 37.5k words @miketorkelson.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

If you're a fan of classic sci-fi comic strips like Eagle/Doomlord, you need to check out my friend's Kickstarter for The Chefs Of Death. The proceeds of this will go to UK charity Crisis, so it's all for a good cause. Please retweet and support if you can. 💜 www.kickstarter.com/projects/ale...

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The Chefs Of Death Issues 1, 2 and 3

The third and final issue of this 1980's inspired comic has now been produced.

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Picard Tips @picardtips.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Picard management tip: If you only play to your strengths you may look competent but ultimately you will stagnate. Play to your weaknesses as well. Improve with practice. There is so much more to learn.

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Mike T. (He/They) @ 37.5k words @miketorkelson.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

Well, I became made redundant on Friday. A little stressed about this. In the way of my people, I feel I'll be using my time to master baking sourdough...

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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Ursula von der Leyen, "The diary of Anne Frank." "A painful reminder to Europe to be vigilant and unyielding towards all those who see hatred and want to divide our society" "Europe knows this path all too well. And never, never again must we embark on this path"

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Agile Testing Days | Nov. 16 - 19, 2026 @agiletdzone.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

AgileTD After Work Online The #AgileTD team spoke with @chrissbaumann.bsky.social, @lisihocke.bsky.social & Rahul Verma about the 2025 program! 🔍 Behind-the-scenes insights ✨ Memorable moments 🌟 What’s coming next at AgileTD More info: agiletestingdays.com www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Pgy...

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AgileTD After Work – 2025 Program Launch

YouTube video by Agile Testing Days

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Mike T. (He/They) @ 37.5k words @miketorkelson.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Having a tough time of it - I'm due to be made redundant in June, and applying for new roles. Twice now, I've been selected, only for the role to be withdrawn. C'mon, universe, there are only so many times I can get back up... 💔

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Mike T. (He/They) @ 37.5k words @miketorkelson.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

I'm having a phenomenally challenging few weeks. Most likely will need to find a new role soon. Not a lot of fun. This perked me up a bit...

Don't be afraid to start over again. You may like your new story better.

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Tory Whanau @misswhanau.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Amazing news this Pride Month! The case against Wellington’s Rainbow Crossing has failed at the High Court. Proud to be Mayor of Aotearoa’s rainbow capital 🏳️‍🌈 #nzpol

BREAKING NEWS
Legal case against Rainbow
Crossing fails

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Mike T. (He/They) @ 37.5k words @miketorkelson.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Is it me, or is much of America's current government reminiscent of the squabbling between the Skeksis in The Dark Crystals? I mean, of course the Skeksis would be the part of the Mystics who would end up in charge...

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a close up of a dinosaur 's head with a purple and white mask .

Alt: a close up of a skeksis's head - a Jim Henson creature resembling a giant vulture

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Mike T. (He/They) @ 37.5k words @miketorkelson.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Great time at Wellington Pride. Sadly a counter protest from a hate group. But let's celebrate the good folks, and starve the haters of the attention that's their oxygen. #loveNotHate

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TalRazMob @talrazmob.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Canadian friends, I'm with you on this one. FUCK DONALD TRUMP!

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Tobey Aumann (they/them) @tobeyblaze.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

And as per usual @lookitup.baby comes through with help. Gosh they're awesome. "Hey! Are you gay? Trans? A cis woman who enjoys wearing pants? You need ssd.eff.org in your life. Like right now" bsky.app/profile/look...

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Surveillance Self-Defense

We’re the Electronic Frontier Foundation, an independent non-profit working to protect online privacy for over thirty years. This is Surveillance Self-Defense: our expert guide to protecting you and y...

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Mike T. (He/They) @ 37.5k words @miketorkelson.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

It was a great workshop event last Saturday at my Les Mills gym. Great opportunity to connect with old friends and new...

Mike and Peter, the legendary dance instructor

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James Lyndsay @workroomprds.com · 28/02/2025

Today's Workroom PlayTime is at 3pm London time. We're Imagining Questions. www.workroom-productions.com/playtime-008...

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PlayTime 008 – Imagining Questions

Imagining Questions Exercise, 3:00pm 28 Feb 2025

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Mike T. (He/They) @ 37.5k words @miketorkelson.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

King George III not being able to understand how you overthrew his rule for this shit...

King George III sat in robes, and looking, frankly, incredulous.

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Mike T. (He/They) @ 37.5k words @miketorkelson.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Disney is obviously remaking all their animated movies with live action ones. The hill I will die on is that they should remake Robin Hood with furries, the cowards! I get this is as close as we'll get though... www.youtube.com/shorts/02EKY...

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The crossover you didn’t know you need. #robinhood #disney #disneycosplay #fox #furry

YouTube video by Role Play Riot

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Alycia the Artist 🪶 @alyciaart.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

This is one of the funniest videos I've ever seen in my life

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Mike T. (He/They) @ 37.5k words @miketorkelson.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Out of interest, does Google still ascribe to the value of "don't be evil"? Asking for a friend...

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Mike T. (He/They) @ 37.5k words @miketorkelson.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

As someone who coaches a lot, I can't say enough how important positive feedback is when someone's doing well. We all grow and glow more with encouragement.

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Mike T. (He/They) @ 37.5k words @miketorkelson.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

I missed a train home after work, so decided to do some online yoga in the office, only realising at the end I was right under a security camera! Let's hope that footage never gets discovered.

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👩‍🦽📚🎗️Candace Cameron-Mitchell 🏳️‍⚧️ @dfrauthor.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

C'mon, Fam. Tell me you already know this about me

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Mike T. (He/They) @ 37.5k words @miketorkelson.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

They took the work "kindness", rebranded it was "woke", then made people believe it was a bad thing...

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Melissa Fisher @fishouthebox.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

I'm back to recruiting for a Senior Quality Engineer. The job advert should be going out later in the week but have a recruitment agency head hunting. A bit overwhelming recruiting at times. Luckily have other people to help me on it!

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Kylee Tilley @testingrequired.com · 10/02/2025

It looks like I'm officially looking for new job opportunities. If you're in need of an experienced senior developer, with an equal amount test experience), let me know! I didn't have this on today's bingo card... 😵‍💫

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 10/02/2025

Elon—the richest man on Earth—is gutting the world’s largest provider of food aid. He could end world hunger single-handedly and still be the richest man alive. But he won’t. Instead, he spent 40 million on Super Bowl ads attacking USAID! Stand with USAID: share this counter-ad…

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👩‍🦽📚🎗️Candace Cameron-Mitchell 🏳️‍⚧️ @dfrauthor.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

PodSolFairy perfectly describes what my early life was like all the way into my mid-30s. 44 now, having been diagnosed 9 years ago and just a few days ago an intake nurse said i don't look autistic. *internal screaming continues*

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Michele Playfair (she/her) @micheleplayfair.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Depressing and distressing that this needs to be done. Encouraging to see the amount of support.

A banner that says protect trans young people

A person viewed from behind holding a sign that says keep your hands off trans kids you freaks. A second sign says protect our trans kids

Photo of a large crowd in front of the state library in Melbourne in front of the protect trans young people banner

People marching down Swanston Street as far as the eye can see. There's a person holding up a rainbow umbrella

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Weeknight Writers @weeknightwriters.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

We're now sitting at 47 members and it would be the COOLEST THING EVER to hit 50 members today 👀

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Mike T. (He/They) @ 37.5k words @miketorkelson.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Somehow this picture makes sense of the world... we're really in some dystopian anime...

Picture of the commander of the Japanese defense force. They this in their uniform with white gloves in front of face and their glasses look illuminated from a light.

It gives the impression of a stock military leader from anime.

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Anne Marie Charrett @annemariecharrett.com · 31/01/2025

What is it about tech scaleups that seems to creat such toxic environments? And what is it about tech scaleups that attracts engineers so much that were willing to risk our mental health and wellbeing?

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Mike T. (He/They) @ 37.5k words @miketorkelson.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Me walking in on a chat with my coworkers... Coworker: But all that changed after our CEO got shot. Me (doing a double-take): WTF??? Coworker: Oh, I was just explaining why we're not allowed Nerf guns...

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