Shannon @storiteller.bsky.social · 04/10/2026As an autistic mom of two neurodivergent kids, trying to model how to deal with my limits in a healthy way has been a hard earned lesson. Nonetheless, it's one I'm always trying to learn and relearn. welleatyouupweloveyouso.substack.com/p/attempting...welleatyouupweloveyouso.substack.comAttempting to Model Rest for My KidsBeing neurodivergent often means learning to recognize your limits, even when you don’t want to. 131
Shannon @storiteller.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Gorgeous piece on anxiety and the things we carry in all of the ways as moms, by Ryane Nicole Granados in @torchliteraryarts.bsky.social www.torchliteraryarts.org/post/friday-...torchliteraryarts.orgFriday Feature: Ryane Nicole GranadosRyane Nicole Granados has always called Los Angeles her home, and her writing finds its roots in her love of her community. She is inspired to write stories of survival that magnify themarginalized wh... 011
Shannon @storiteller.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Who can talk about science? I thought about it when a girl at the career fair told me that she didn’t know enough about dark energy to talk to her dad & brother about it. @chanda.blacksky.app informed my thoughts on why access is essential: welleatyouupweloveyouso.substack.com/p/who-gets-t...welleatyouupweloveyouso.substack.comWho Gets to Talk About Science?A career fair, dark energy, and contemplating who influences our attitudes... 0175
Shannon @storiteller.bsky.social · 13/09/2026My pastor said, “Fear makes you concerned, but not actually change the things you are concerned about.” While he’s speaking about the fear of hell, this applies to climate change too. Plenty of people are fearful, yet we lack mass action. How can we give people who are fearful the tools to change? 000
Shannon @storiteller.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Thank you to @eruditorumpress.com for introducing me to these ideas ages ago in her brilliant book Neoreaction a Basilisk, which has sadly only become more relevant over time: www.eruditorumpress.com/blog/neoreac...eruditorumpress.comNeoreaction a Basilisk New EditionAfter a rather frustrating day grappling with Amazon, we are pleased to properly announce the revised edition of Neoreaction a Basilisk is now available for sale. This link will go to the current pape... 010
Shannon @storiteller.bsky.social · 11/09/2026An actual of a lot of these Silicon Valley folks is the idea of "Roko's Basilik." It’s basically the idea that there will be an all-powerful AI and it will punish anyone who didn't support its advancement, so we need to support it. Yes, that's exactly as eye-rollingly absurd as it sounds. 110
Shannon @storiteller.bsky.social · 11/09/2026For those freaking out about the recent warning from tech bros about AI, there are real threats from AI - constant surveillance, reducing trust in reality, the electricity used - but not the ones that they claim there are. Take anything these folks say, risk or benefit, with a giant grain of salt. 110
Shannon @storiteller.bsky.social · 09/09/2026I believe we could recruit the Daleks into doing so. tardis.fandom.com/wiki/The_Dal...tardis.fandom.comThe Dalek Invasion of Earth (TV story)The Dalek Invasion of Earth was the second serial of season 2 of Doctor Who. It's most notable for featuring the first departure of a companion. Carole Ann Ford retired, leaving her character, Susan F... 041
Shannon @storiteller.bsky.social · 06/09/2026It’s one thing for media to be influenced by big advertisers; it’s another for the corporation to have literally founded and running the publication. Sadly, it wouldn’t surprise me to see more and more of this, especially using AI instead of local reporters: floodlightnews.org/chevron-owns...floodlightnews.orgChevron owns this city’s news site. Many stories aren’t told.The oil and gas company-owned Richmond Standard tells mostly positive stories about the major industry that dominates this California city and its skyline. 000
Shannon @storiteller.bsky.social · 02/09/2026It’s such a rite of passage, even if my kids were grumbling about it. They were being bums who didn’t feel like leaving the house, but I was working from home and needed to focus. So I sent them to our downtown (both walkable and bus rideable) to get boba tea. 010
Shannon @storiteller.bsky.social · 02/09/2026The day you can hand your kids money and tell them to “go do something” without you is a truly amazing day. 010
Shannon @storiteller.bsky.social · 02/09/2026One of the biggest things that limits action on climate change is people thinking that far fewer people care than actually do. Talking about climate change can help dispel this notion! Afraid that someone will disagree? Sierra Club has a great guide: act.sierraclub.org/actions/Nati...act.sierraclub.orgDownload a free difficult conversation guide!Talking through disagreements isn’t easy—but with the right approach, these tough conversations can build understanding and spark change. Download a free guide! 060
Shannon @storiteller.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Good, reliable public transit doesn’t just determine if adults can get to work or not. It also influences if kids can get to school and their educational futures. Great investigative reporting from the @thebaltimorebanner.com (it’s from Feb but still very relevant): www.thebanner.com/education/k-...thebanner.comTransit nightmare: Thousands of Baltimore kids can’t get to school on timeUnreliable public transportation turns school choice into a false promise. 010
Shannon @storiteller.bsky.social · 01/09/2026I love space whales! Not a big Trek fan myself, but that movie is delightful. See also: The Doctor Who episode The Beast Below and the ships in the Binti series. 010
Shannon @storiteller.bsky.social · 01/09/2026I think that’s more of a nest cast. A podcast would be dolphins. 230
Shannon @storiteller.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Clothing donation bins have become ubiquitous. But when desperate people try to get goods from them or find shelter - the types of people the donations should be helping - it can lead to horrifying tragedy. Many are even run for profit. www.thebeliever.net/the-death-of...thebeliever.netThe Death of a Superman - Believer MagazineThe last night of Superman’s life came on a balmy Friday in Los Angeles, California. It should have been just like any other night for Christopher Dennis. Blue-eyed, standing six foot five, and bearin... 000
Reposted by ShannonU.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission @cpsc.gov · 28/08/2026Kids staying in off-campus housing? Make sure they have all the safety devices they need. Ham optional. 1016731
Shannon @storiteller.bsky.social · 26/08/2026He inspired so many good things. My iconic one is probably unique to me. I was in Peru, in bed with altitude sickness. The only thing the TV had was CNN, which had a Parts Unknown marathon. During a montage, he was at a market down the street from my hotel. And I knew I was going to be okay. 030
Reposted by ShannonACLU @aclu.org · 26/08/2026Trans youth deserve the freedom to be themselves. 9698138
Reposted by ShannonThomas Lecaque @tlecaque.bsky.social · 25/08/2026The Imagination Library was a gift, a gift that meant anyone could have books delivered to their house, for their kids, for YEARS. Your kids would have books that were THEIRS, in THEIR room, so they would grow up knowing what it was like to live in a house where reading was valued. 4967100
Shannon @storiteller.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Seeing adorable-awkward juvenile birds is a reminder that being an awkward teenager is a cross-species experience. 010
Reposted by ShannonGOLIKEHELLMACHINE @golikehellmachine.com · 20/08/2026i swear to god, asking: “what is the problem you are trying to solve? followed by: “what information or data do you need to solve this problem?” are like, some of the single most important questions you need to ask a stakeholder on all kinds of projects, and so many people skip it 541647232
Shannon @storiteller.bsky.social · 21/08/2026It truly is! Especially because my older kid sat in a bunch of virtual meetings when he was riding every day to school and complained about a problematic intersection. We ended up with protected bike lanes and a better intersection there! 110
Shannon @storiteller.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Improving biking, especially for kids! It’s so cool to ride on protected bike lanes that were built in part because of my advocacy. 110
Shannon @storiteller.bsky.social · 18/08/2026I'm like to pretend I'm Snow White or a D&D druid with our local wildlife. I can't talk to them (at least not yet), but cultivating respect and appreciation for them has been powerful: welleatyouupweloveyouso.substack.com/p/appreciati...welleatyouupweloveyouso.substack.comAppreciating My Non-Human NeighborsFollowing my kid's lead, I've learned to notice and respect who's around me. 000
Reposted by ShannonTory Stephens @torystephens.bsky.social · 18/08/2026How a family swimming spot at a national forest became ‘a trap’ for an ICE raid After 13 people were detained at a popular North Carolina swimming spot, advocates worry that the raids will discourage immigrant families from visiting public lands. 19thnews.org/2026/08/ice-... Via @19thnews.org19thnews.orgHow a family swimming spot at a national forest became 'a trap' for an ICE raidAfter 13 people were detained at a popular North Carolina swimming spot, advocates worry that the raids will discourage immigrant families from visiting public lands. 011
Reposted by ShannonPuff the Magic Hater @mskellymhayes.bsky.social · 16/08/2026The idea of a Black academic being hounded to death for alleged acts of plagiarism in an era when universities are entering into contracts with AI companies and encouraging AI use among students, while Big Tech is stealing EVERYTHING humans write... 83147855
Reposted by ShannonRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Dozens of gas-burning power plants are being built across the country, solely to power data centers. These plants could emit as much planet-warming pollution as half of all passenger vehicles in the entire country in a single YEAR. We need a data center moratorium — now. 482151015538
Shannon @storiteller.bsky.social · 16/08/2026My older kid’s first video game was the original Super Mario Bros. His favorite game of all time is Yoshi’s Island. People really overestimate the importance of graphics and underestimate the importance of fun game design. 000
Shannon @storiteller.bsky.social · 15/08/2026An hour difference is huge. It’s also impressive that the second woman came in only a minute after the first man. 050
Reposted by Shannon🇨🇦Joe Vipond🇨🇦 @jvipondmd.bsky.social · 15/08/2026Hey Calgarians? Want to work for an amazing, active, climate advocacy group? Now's your chance to get a job with the @calgaryclimatehub.ca! We're hiring an operations manager! Apply now. www.calgaryclimatehub.ca/employment 04232
Shannon @storiteller.bsky.social · 12/08/2026<snort> I think I would be more polite in a meeting than I was to Copilot. I hope. 000
Shannon @storiteller.bsky.social · 12/08/2026And if you wish to buy said book: www.northatlanticbooks.com/shop/growing...northatlanticbooks.com 010
Shannon @storiteller.bsky.social · 12/08/2026After my book being out more than six years, it was very cool to see it featured on the homepage of my publisher, North Atlantic Books, right next to Jessica Hernandez’s Fresh Banana Leaves! 120
Shannon @storiteller.bsky.social · 12/08/2026I *love* how when you ask an AI tool built into a system (grrr, Microsoft Word) how to turn it off, it’s solution appears to be, “Well, you can just ignore me.” 100
Shannon @storiteller.bsky.social · 07/08/2026How can we use climate communications to drive collective action? It's not by giving more info or getting people to "care more." Instead, it's about connecting with people's identities, providing a vision, and demonstrating the benefits to both themselves & society: dc.ecowomen.org/post/how-to-...dc.ecowomen.orgHow to Communicate About Climate to Inspire and Drive Collective ActionGuest Blog Post: By Shannon Brescher SheaProtestors rally in front of the White House in 2024 to support a climate lawsuit brought against the United States government for children's futures. Photo cr... 010
Shannon @storiteller.bsky.social · 28/07/2026When you look at animals as animals and realize their radically different ways of being in the world from humans, it is so eye-opening. Anthropomorphism isn’t a problem in my opinion because it gives animals traits they don’t have - it’s a problem because it looks at animals with such a narrow lens. 010
Shannon @storiteller.bsky.social · 28/07/2026When people think of risks from climate change, we often think of tornados and hurricanes. But extreme heat is even more dangerous. Great rundown on dealing with sports in heat. Remember yourself too! www.momscleanairforce.org/safe-basebal...momscleanairforce.orgA Baseball Mom’s Tips for Keeping Safe in Extreme HeatAs young baseball players head to Cooperstown Dreams Park and World Series tournaments from coast to coast this summer, a scary competitor is stepping up to the plate: extreme heat. 000
Reposted by ShannonSiri Carpenter @siricarpenter.bsky.social · 27/07/2026There are still spots left for the editing (and self-editing) workshop I'm leading on August 21! If you're in Madison or can get here easily, please consider signing up! It'll be chock-full of practical, actionable stuff. (BONUS: Join me for 🍨 and shop talk on the Memorial Union Terrace afterwards.) 133
Shannon @storiteller.bsky.social · 27/07/2026Editing forensics is great! Hope the workshop goes well. 010
Shannon @storiteller.bsky.social · 27/07/2026Powerful piece on Bernita Bowlding, the woman in the viral photo on July 4: www.notus.org/metro/viral-...notus.org 000
Reposted by ShannonPrisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 27/07/2026What anti-fascist work are you committed to doing over the next two years? Where are you specifically laser focusing in your activism/organizing? 3819648
Shannon @storiteller.bsky.social · 27/07/2026Fighting data centers locally. Improving safe, accessible sustainable transportation in my city (mainly biking but also transit). Writing about how I talk to my kids about social justice issues on my newsletter. 1181
Shannon @storiteller.bsky.social · 23/07/2026So incredibly pretty! I love his color and sparkles. 000
