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Rob Yates, Author @roblyates.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

The 2nd of my low-lights series for 2026, a series of paintings designed with metallics for low-light viewing. Pretty neat! Compare colors from shaded room, to a 'night-light' hallway, to a golden hour mix of the two. "Tulip in Windowsill" 2026. Rob yates 2026 #acrylic #painting #Kansas #tulip

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Rob Yates, Author @roblyates.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

OR.....do the unthinkable and ask the professor your grade. And like money, if you have to ask... haha

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Rob Yates, Author @roblyates.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

That's great! It's a tedious at times but rewarding to see the work take shape. I think one art helps the other. A more poetic narrative flows better. Poetry is good personal practice.

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Rob Yates, Author @roblyates.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

I've been working on a followup to my debut poetry collection, but most time is spent on fiction for publication. What have you been working on?

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Rob Yates, Author @roblyates.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

The incredible Squirrel Nut Zippers. Killer show. #jazz #squirrelnutzippers

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Rob Yates, Author @roblyates.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

New York, New York - October 2025. Poetry in motion. #NY #newyork #nyny #poetry #photography

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Rob Yates, Author @roblyates.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Gorgeous day to be headed in for lecture. "Campus Visitor" #photography #art #monarch #nature #butterfly

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Rob Yates, Author @roblyates.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

During the Satanic panic of the 80s, Ozzy was the sensible, safer alternative to bathshit crazy evangelical parenting. Anti-war, critical of capitalism, and a dad that showed up. #Ozzy was a #deconstruction icon. The "Prince of Darkness" was more christ-like than any mega church preacher.

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Rob Yates, Author @roblyates.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

Of course. It's why I'm here. But sometimes publishing requires moving in multiple circles.

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Rob Yates, Author @roblyates.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Trying to get up and running over on Instagram and would appreciate a follow if you have the time. "Haunted" from #sonofgod is posted in full over there now. #kansaspoet #poetry #poet

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Rob Yates, Author @roblyates.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

One of the coolest people I've gotten to briefly meet. #thedoctor #Davidtenant #doctorwho I got a #jessicajones themed signing though. All around nice dude. #sometimesmeetyourheroes

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Rob Yates, Author @roblyates.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

"Why don't Presidents fight the war? Why do the always send the poor?" System of a Down. For no reason on a #saturdaynight

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Rob Yates, Author @roblyates.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

World on fire, but hey, man, daughters bought me scratchers, and I have won a dollar and a chance at a thousand tomorrow. Here's to tomorrow. #daughters #fathersday

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Rob Yates, Author @roblyates.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

"Poetry is chain smoking" from "Son of God," 2024 Spartan Press, Kansas City. "Menthol flavored madness cooling the tongue..." #kansascity #writing #poetry

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Rob Yates, Author @roblyates.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

It'a so irritating to know you owned the issue but that you need a time machine to deliver.

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Rob Yates, Author @roblyates.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Every professor was once someone just starting out that felt overwhelmed. Best of luck!!

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Rob Yates, Author @roblyates.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Communicate early and often with your professors and you'll be fine. If professors don't communicate, switch classes. Don't tell yourself you can't do it - everyone feels that way but smile in class and act fine too. Keep going.

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Rob Yates, Author @roblyates.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Some pre-work #photography on a new acrylic #art piece for the spring. My Cherry Blossom was looking gorgeous this evening.

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Rob Yates, Author @roblyates.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Good 'ol #KC at The Savoy last week. Missing spring break already #kansascity

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Rob Yates, Author @roblyates.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

This one was just for fun (and a birthday present) - "Mid-century Sunset" #painting #acrylic #art

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Normalize pronouncing DOGE as DOUCHE.

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Rob Yates, Author @roblyates.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

We know. We look at comments from the rest of the world and wish they had an understanding that Musk is not a U.S. problem, he is a global problem. He isn't an American, he's a billionaire doing this same shit all over. YOUR world leaders should start doing something about this too.

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Rob Yates, Author @roblyates.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Both!! A heart doesn't allow for much context.

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Rob Yates, Author @roblyates.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

I get what you mean, I was just kidding. I think there is some commonality with abuse survivors. People who are trapped in one way or another have to find ways to cope.

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Rob Yates, Author @roblyates.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Crash a truck. Doesn't make sense? Doesn't belong? Doesn't matter. Crash a truck - just outside, on the news, in an overheard conversation. Basically, rattle the characters. The narrative can re-emerge as they process unexpected conflict. It exposes character traits and flaws in equal measure.

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Rob Yates, Author @roblyates.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

I agree. I don't feel kicked in the teeth, and I dropped everything else. I'm back just reading the news. Finding I get a lot more done not engaging in the online ragefest.

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Rob Yates, Author @roblyates.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Hello, I would appreciate being included. I'm a Kansas poet published with Spartan Press out of Kansas City. I have also published short fiction and nonfiction. Thank you!

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Rob Yates, Author @roblyates.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

What a nightmare scenario. Talk about no patient privacy. He'd be discussing your session on a livestream and selling tickets 😂

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Rob Yates, Author @roblyates.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

I would appreciate being added to the list! Kansas poet here.

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Rob Yates, Author @roblyates.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

"We're going to find out what happened and do what it takes to make sure it never happens again. Our hearts go out to the victims and their families for this tragic loss," was all that needed to be said about Flight 587. THAT is Presidential. But no, here comes some old turd blaming black people.

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Rob Yates, Author @roblyates.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

(Also not Christian) I've found that those that repudiate Christians the most tend to be the ones that understand and embody "Christlike" philosophy the most too. A sad irony: Christians tend to be the first to scoff at being empathetic and kind.

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TheHadou @thehadou.com · 28/01/2025

If it exists you can refine it — but it must exist first. Make the sketch. Combine the ingredients. Try the routine. Be not deterred. You can make it perfect faster with the experience gained.

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