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Editor, anthologist, writer, former feeder woman to Neo (who was the one). (she/her) #ProtectTransKids #LoveIsLove

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Sleeping grey tabby lying on her back, showing her sweet speckled belly. On a plush grey spotted blanket with her tongue out! Blep!

Sleeping grey tabby lying on her back, showing her sweet speckled belly. On a plush grey spotted blanket with her tongue out! Blep!

Close up of a sleeping grey tabby cat's face showing her cute overbite. Grandson Riley's hand behind her head.

Close up of a sleeping grey tabby cat's face showing her cute overbite. Grandson Riley's hand behind her head.

Happiness is Grandson Riley sharing photos with me of one of his cats.

25.11.2025 14:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I am thrilled to see @mcflycahill90.bsky.social new novel AUDITION FOR THE FOX on this list. A fabulous book!

24.11.2025 16:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Turned on the local college radio station and they were playing "This Is The Modern World" by The Jam. What a great way to start a Monday!

And now they're playing "Cherry Bomb" by The Runaways. I don't know who's DJ'ing this morning, but I might be in love. ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜‰

24.11.2025 12:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Night sky showing treetops with the moon shining through.

Night sky showing treetops with the moon shining through.

Screenshot from the Merlin App showing the Grasshopper Sparrow.

Screenshot from the Merlin App showing the Grasshopper Sparrow.

Coming back after walking this evening, I heard a bird sound I'd never heard before. I quickly turned on the Merlin App and was told it was a Grasshopper Sparrow! Beautiful moon, although not full as it looks in this photo (limitations of my phone). Just a crescent.
#VanderWild

24.11.2025 00:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 31    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I've been told by people I trust that I'm the right kind of weird. ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿ™ƒ

22.11.2025 22:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Sometimes I do this. I turn the record over and play it again. I keep saying just one more time but something moves me to turn it over yet again. Neil, you know I'm weird. ๐Ÿ˜‰

22.11.2025 21:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Let me know what you think. I've been listening to Discipline for about 3 hours now. ๐Ÿ˜

22.11.2025 20:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Today I see Robert Fripp's playful posts with his wife Toyah on Twitter (or X) and it makes me smile. I'll always think of him sitting on that stool giving Adrian Belew a quiet nod.
/end

22.11.2025 19:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

No one had ever heard of it. How could this be? I had to rectify this immediately. The strains of 21st Century Schizoid Man filled the house and everyone was in awe. I think even my nephew was impressed. ๐Ÿ˜‰
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22.11.2025 19:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A few years ago, I was visiting my sister Jenny in San Antonio. We were hanging out in the living with her husband Jason, my nephew Garrett (her son) and his girlfriend Kaitlin listening to music. I recommended we listen to In The Court Of The Crimson King.
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22.11.2025 19:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

King Crimson has been around in various lineups throughout the years. I listened to their debut album, In The Court of The Crimson King (1969), at a friend's house when I was in high school. It wasn't an album I owned then, but I own it now.
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22.11.2025 19:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

When Levin learned that I was also a bass player, he gave me his stick bass to try out. Can you imagine how excited I was? Not only did I have the opportunity to play his bass (why did he trust me?), but this small act of kindness made me feel like I was an honest-to-goodness musician.
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22.11.2025 19:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

After the show, we decided to hang out at one of the tables. Belew, Levin and Bruford came out and sat with us (I don't know where Fripp was, but he wasn't with us). I don't know why they decided to hang out with us, but I'm so thankful.
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22.11.2025 19:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

And Belew turned back to the audience and broke out in a wide grin. I will never forget that moment. I don't know who else noticed it.
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22.11.2025 19:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I remember one moment in particular. Adrian Belew had just finished this mind-blowing guitar solo. He turned to look at Fripp, still sitting on that stool. Fripp acknowledged him and gave him a slight nod of approval. 4/

22.11.2025 19:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I was right up front, hugging the stage before Mr. Belew. Fripp sat on a stool off to the side. He was almost off stage. Levin was playing a stick bass and I was completely mesmerized as was fellow bassist Burk Sauls. I've seen a lot concerts over the years but this one was stood out.
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22.11.2025 19:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I traveled to Atlanta, GA to see them in concert. They were playing at The Agora Ballroom, a more intimate venue that sadly no longer exists. I was with good friends, fellow musicians from The Know-It-Alls, from Tallahassee.
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22.11.2025 19:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Cover of the album Discipline by King Crimson.

Cover of the album Discipline by King Crimson.

On The Turntable Now

Discipline by King Crimson (1981)

The band at that time had the following lineup:

Robert Fripp - guitar and frippertronics
Adrian Belew - guitar and lead vocals
Tony Levin - bass and vocals
Bill Bruford - drums

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22.11.2025 19:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 33    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm excited!

22.11.2025 18:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™

21.11.2025 22:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A beautiful tale about trees and stories by @pengshepherd.bsky.social . Take a look! ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ“š๐ŸŒณ

21.11.2025 19:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Burning white candle in a glass container. Photo taken in the dark, so the flame shines brightly. Candle will shine for over 24 hours.

Burning white candle in a glass container. Photo taken in the dark, so the flame shines brightly. Candle will shine for over 24 hours.

21.11.2025 11:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Remember them.

#TransgenderDayofRemembrance

20.11.2025 20:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 24    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ•ฏ Kasรญ Rhea (โ€œKaeyy Holmesโ€)
๐Ÿ•ฏ Robyn James Post
๐Ÿ•ฏ Lynn Spencer
๐Ÿ•ฏ Blake Sturm
๐Ÿ•ฏ Lillia Holland
๐Ÿ•ฏ Blaze Aleczander Balle-Mason
๐Ÿ•ฏ Scarlett
๐Ÿ•ฏ Tiara Love Tori Jackson
๐Ÿ•ฏ Lia Smith
๐Ÿ•ฏ Marisol Payero

20.11.2025 20:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ•ฏ Christina Hayes
๐Ÿ•ฏ Lily-Dawn Harkins
๐Ÿ•ฏ Gabrielle Nguyen (โ€œCamโ€)
๐Ÿ•ฏ Kia-Leigh Tabitha Roberts
๐Ÿ•ฏ Kamora Woods
๐Ÿ•ฏ Nathaniel Pabรณn Cruz (โ€œNataโ€)
๐Ÿ•ฏ Arty Cassidy Beowulf Gibson
๐Ÿ•ฏ Dream Johnson
๐Ÿ•ฏ Rosa Machuca
๐Ÿ•ฏ Blair A. Sawyer
๐Ÿ•ฏ Aurora Pellegrina (โ€œAlexaโ€, โ€œLunaโ€)
๐Ÿ•ฏ Onyx Cornish

20.11.2025 20:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ•ฏ Katelyn Rinnetta Benoit
๐Ÿ•ฏ Kaitoria Leโ€™Cynthia Bankz (โ€œKaiโ€)
๐Ÿ•ฏ Norah Horwitz
๐Ÿ•ฏ Kelsey Elem
๐Ÿ•ฏ Shyโ€™Parius Dupree
๐Ÿ•ฏ Karmin Wells
๐Ÿ•ฏ Charlotte Fosgate
๐Ÿ•ฏ Jonathan Joss
๐Ÿ•ฏ Tessa June
๐Ÿ•ฏ Jax Gratton
๐Ÿ•ฏ Hope Lyca Youngblood
๐Ÿ•ฏ Laura Schueler
๐Ÿ•ฏ Emma Slabach

20.11.2025 20:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ•ฏ Parker Savarese
๐Ÿ•ฏ Elisa Rae Shupe
๐Ÿ•ฏ Aubrey Dameron
๐Ÿ•ฏ Tahiry Broom
๐Ÿ•ฏ Sam Nordquist
๐Ÿ•ฏ Ervianna Johnson
๐Ÿ•ฏ Amyri Dior
๐Ÿ•ฏ Linda Becerra Moran
๐Ÿ•ฏ Jordan โ€œJJโ€ Maye
๐Ÿ•ฏ Charlene Cook

20.11.2025 20:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Girlalala was a beloved TikTok creator, a gifted hairstylist in Pompano Beach, and a bright light whose joy and creativity touched countless people. Her loss is devastating, and our hearts are with all who knew and loved her.

20.11.2025 20:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Copied from Equality Florida:
We hold space, grief, and love for every life taken โ€” including Girlalala, a 21-year-old Black transgender woman who was brutally murdered in Broward County just days ago.
#TransgenderDayofRemembrance

20.11.2025 20:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

If you want to get involved, please check out Equality Florida. Since the State of Florida is the origin of so many hateful bills, I urge you to join us here. Equality Florida has accomplished amazing successes in the midst of so much awfulness.

www.eqfl.org

20.11.2025 18:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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