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Patty Makes Things @pattymakesthings.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Had some thoughts last night when I recalled the existence of this fan photo from almost 20 years ago. What a disappointment. Obituary: My Crush on Dean Cain open.substack.com/pub/seraphin...

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Obituary: My Crush on Dean Cain

Cause of Death: Disappointment

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Patty Makes Things @pattymakesthings.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

This is not the crossover I expected tonight.

Screenshot of YouTube home screen with side by side video thumbnails. Left is "The Saga of the Body Buried in the Backyard" from Josh Johnson. Right is "we destroyed our backyard.." by Jenna Phipps.

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Patty Makes Things @pattymakesthings.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

I just called my reps with @5calls.org, you should too: 5calls.org I had the pleasure of talking directly to someone at Paxton's office in defense of Section 504 and calling him a capitulating coward. Calls are quick and easy.

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5 Calls

Spend 5 minutes. Make 5 calls. Make your voice heard.

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Patty Makes Things @pattymakesthings.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Elmo being bad at code and video games is the 21st century equivalent to Hitler being a terrible artist. Fragile egos have done so much damage to our lives.

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Patty Makes Things @pattymakesthings.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

World's in chaos and Jaden Smith was like, fuck it—painting my dollhouse and wearing it tonight. Honestly, I get it.

Jaden Smith donning a suit and paper castle on his head

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Patty Makes Things @pattymakesthings.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Decades of "pay attention" and "I told you so" for events that lead up to today's hellscape isn't giving me schadenfreude, but knowing their playbook is very helpful right now. Ultimately they are incompetent morons throwing crap to see what sticks. Classic shock doctrine tactics.

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Patty Makes Things @pattymakesthings.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Remember the Tea Party’s performative defense of the Constitution? Those same people are now happily taking dumps on it. I worked with people who called them “intelligent” and they're strangely silent now. Pepperidge Farm remembers. brane-space.blogspot.com/2011/09/tea-...

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The Tea Party's Constitution Day Propaganda Program

Leave it to the irrepressible Tea Baggers and their assorted Tea Party factions to never let an opportunity pass to promote their gross and ...

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Jason Koebler @jasonkoebler.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Suddenly, out of nowhere, a declassified World War II-era CIA guide to sabotaging fascism in the workplace has become one of the most popular free ebooks on the internet: www.404media.co/declassified...

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Declassified CIA Guide to Sabotaging Fascism Is Suddenly Viral

The World War II-era "Simple Sabotage Field Manual" is full of steps that office workers can take to resist leadership.

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Patty Makes Things @pattymakesthings.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

My mom grew up while the occupation wound down, but remnants lingered past the war. Reparative education to learn our past isn't to feel shame; it's so we don't pass horrors down to our children. #authoritarianism

The leader told us to count off by household. The count began and processed quickly down the line.
"Ichi!"
"Ni!"
"San!"
"Shi!"
"Go!"
It was Mrs. Ahn's turn; she was sixth in line, and as the only member of her household, she had to shout the number herself. We were standing right next to her, and she looked at us in a terrible panic.
All at once I realized what was wrong.
Mrs. Ahn couldn't speak Japanese. She didn't know how to say "six" in Japanese.
The rhythm of the count was broken. The silence seemed to last forever. I tried to help her. "Roku," I whispered. But I didn't raise my voice—I was afraid of the soldiers. And she didn't hear me.
Finally, she yelled, "Yo-sut!" I gasped in horror; beside me I felt Omoni stiffen. The whole line of people seemed to ripple in surprise.
Yo-sut was the word for six—in Korean.
Excerpt from "When My Name was Keoko" by Linda Sue Park

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Patty Makes Things @pattymakesthings.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

“Firing” a humanitarian who already ditched your ass two weeks ago isn’t the flex you think it is. Support World Central Kitchen doing the good work.

José Andrés making a silly face while posing with woman

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Patty Makes Things @pattymakesthings.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Y'all don't know what life under authoritarian govt is like and it shows. South Korea. 1987. My mom and I got trapped during one of the demonstrations in the ongoing democratic movement. We always carried masks back then, not for illness, but for tear gas.

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Patty Makes Things @pattymakesthings.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

I'm autistic. You know what I don't do? Nazi salutes. Sexual assault. Stop blaming our disabilities. Terrible people are terrible regardless of their diagnosis.

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Patty Makes Things @pattymakesthings.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

The media blaming Leon's autism for that salute is now going to be a typical Monday blurb. Buckle down, y'all.

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Patty Makes Things @pattymakesthings.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Howdy! Dusting things off and navigating these spaces to channel my weird to make things. Also sharing organization tips I have discovered while getting my own shit together.

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Patty Makes Things @pattymakesthings.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

My cat's snoring is soothing background music while I meditate and recenter myself. I recommend it (with your own pet).

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Patty Makes Things @pattymakesthings.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

I did not have "War with Denmark" on my 2025 bingo card.

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Patty Makes Things @pattymakesthings.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Reflecting on the journey from 2024 and how fundamentally different everything looks today after my AuDHD diagnosis. seraphinaliveshere.substack.com/p/2024-was-a...

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Discover and discuss great writing with the world’s smartest readers on Substack.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Under Chair Lina Khan, the FTC just voted to ban junk fees in hotels and live-event ticketing. This is exactly what government working for the people looks like. The lone no vote against this rule? Trump's pick for FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson. The contrast couldn't be clearer.

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Trump FTC Pick Casts Lone No Vote on Rule Banning Deceptive Junk Fees | Common Dreams

Andrew Ferguson has opposed several major initiatives championed by Lina Khan, including FTC rules banning anti-worker noncompete agreements and making it easier for consumers to cancel subscriptions.

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Patty Makes Things @pattymakesthings.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

My brain has ruminated my diagnosis by replaying my entire life, like watching key events through this lens with clarity. To that end, I have contacted folks who might’ve been caught in my burnout whirlwind. Response or not, it’s allowing my brain to finally move past those facepalming moments.

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Patty Makes Things @pattymakesthings.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

I have been reflecting on the autism behavior called stimming. open.substack.com/pub/seraphin...

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Patty Makes Things @pattymakesthings.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

I found this infographic this morning and it blew my mind. How did I not KNOW?! I was treading water and not understanding why things were not working. I still have rough days, but every week is better now that I understand why I feel and react the way I do. Coping strategies have been life savers.

The 12 Stages of Neurodivergent Burnout
START:
* You push harder than anyone, trying to 'keep up'
* Overcommitment becomes your default
* Eating, sleeping, and relaxing take a backseat
* Frustration builds, but you ignore it
* Small irritations suddenly feel overwhelming
* Socialising feels exhausting, so you start to pull away
* You blame stress on others or external pressures
* Hobbies and downtime vanish completely
* Life feels mechanical, and emotions go numb
* You turn to unhelpful coping mechanisms
* Helplessness and apathy take over
* Your body and mind hit complete collapse

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Patty Makes Things @pattymakesthings.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

I have been quiet for a few months to silently process a lot of changes this past year. By some miracle, I have finally reached the tier to work on self-actualization.

brunette long haired asian woman sitting by a window, with fake floral decoration hanging above her

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