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Karen Elspeth

@terranen.bsky.social

In any order: optimist, queer, tea drinker, settler, cis, person of faith, cubicleland dweller, writer, theatre lover Pronouns: She/her Poetry blog: poemingout.wordpress.com

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Last night's Contemplative Spirituality Group for LGBTQIA+ folks and our allies was really lovely. We had more people than usual, and the conversation was fascinating. We are always invited to bring our whole selves - just as we are, experience God, and see what happens.

07.10.2025 18:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

When Christian Nationalism imagines greatness it thinks of power and domination

When Jesus imagines greatness he thinks of humility and service

08.10.2025 01:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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you asked for it.

the original rosewood dead ringer returns โ€” unlocking at 600 backers. available soon as reward + add-on.

deadringerbridge.com/kickstarter

07.10.2025 14:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Sending much love and support your way, my friend ๐Ÿซ‚

07.10.2025 14:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Good morning, beloved.

Hope is an endurance sport.

Today is a great day to overcome evil with good.

07.10.2025 12:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 34    ๐Ÿ” 9    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Good morning, beloved.

Liberation is never realized without intention, and it has always been a group endeavor.

Today is a great day to overcome evil with good.

06.10.2025 13:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 41    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
In rainbow lettering on a black background from a scratch off pad, it says "You're finding your Fuck it!"
The words fuck it! Are in bubble letters

In rainbow lettering on a black background from a scratch off pad, it says "You're finding your Fuck it!" The words fuck it! Are in bubble letters

Sometimes a friend says something and you realize you don't want to forget it because it's the reminder you needed.

Yup! Sometimes you need to say "Fuck it!"

06.10.2025 03:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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500 backers (!!)
the WHITEOUT dead ringer is here โ€” limited edition, available now as reward + add-on ๐Ÿค

if youโ€™re just hearing about all this: the dead finger gives your guitar that warm, thumpy rubber-bridge tone โ€” installs in seconds.

deadringerbridge.com/kickstarter

05.10.2025 16:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Image depicts a hazy purple scene showing a spell being cast by a Black woman with long hair. Sheโ€™s wearing a purple gown with mesh sleeves with stars. Around her are floating candles and a book with text that reads, โ€˜hex the imperialist white supremacist capitalist patriarchyโ€™

Image depicts a hazy purple scene showing a spell being cast by a Black woman with long hair. Sheโ€™s wearing a purple gown with mesh sleeves with stars. Around her are floating candles and a book with text that reads, โ€˜hex the imperialist white supremacist capitalist patriarchyโ€™

05.10.2025 17:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 31    ๐Ÿ” 12    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

When you demonize and mistreat the immigrant, the poor, the starving, and the marginalized, I'm not interested in hearing about your religious beliefs.

You've already shown me what they are by how you're demonizing and mistreating the immigrant, the poor, the starving, and the marginalized.

04.10.2025 13:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 999    ๐Ÿ” 297    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 37    ๐Ÿ“Œ 21

Hope you both enjoyed it!

04.10.2025 05:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Glad you got to be comfier ๐Ÿ˜‚

04.10.2025 02:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Such a good boy!!!

04.10.2025 02:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

He looks sooo comfy using you as a pillow. I hope you have snacks handy ๐Ÿ˜‚

03.10.2025 22:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

That's awesome!!!

03.10.2025 21:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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day two: you all took us past $11k and nearly 400 backers (!!). ๐Ÿคฏ

the early birds may be gone, but there are still plenty of ways to get your dead ringer (check the rewards).

thank you for showing up so huge, so fast. weโ€™re just getting started. ๐Ÿ–ค

deadringerbridge.com/kickstarter

03.10.2025 03:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a woman is laughing loudly while sitting in a chair in front of a fireplace . Alt: Karen from Will & Grace is laughing loudly while sitting in a chair in front of a fireplace .

Pretty much actual footage of me while reading this thread ๐Ÿคฃ

Well done James!

And personally, I think that experience should just make Andrew like you more!

03.10.2025 03:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It will always baffle me how easily people will believe that the poor, the sick, the marginalized, and the immigrant are the cause for all their problems, rather than the people in the most powerful positions in their country who refuse to fix problems and exploit them instead.

03.10.2025 02:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2046    ๐Ÿ” 678    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 69    ๐Ÿ“Œ 38

I think Pope Leo contributes necessary nuance to the conversation.

However, I keep seeing (well meaning) people defend (bad faith) rebuttals to his comments by saying that โ€œJesus stopped a death penaltyโ€ in John 8 andโ€ฆ that is not what happened.

Walk with me real quick. 1/13

02.10.2025 15:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 57    ๐Ÿ” 13    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

Compassion isnโ€™t a weakness.
Empathy isnโ€™t a sin.
Cruelty isnโ€™t a strength.
Vengeance isnโ€™t a virtue.

โ€œWoe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness." -Isaiah 5:20

02.10.2025 03:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 374    ๐Ÿ” 127    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 11    ๐Ÿ“Œ 6
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weโ€™re funded. weโ€™re flying. ๐Ÿš€

over 180% funded already, and black early birds are gone.
fewer than 25 rosewood early birds left โ€” donโ€™t wait.

thank you for making this real. grab one while theyโ€™re still here:
๐Ÿ”— deadringerbridge.com/kickstarter

01.10.2025 19:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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**MISSING INDIGENOUS PERSON**

!!!!!!!!! Please repost !!!!!!!!!

#MMIP #LUMMINATION

01.10.2025 01:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 26    ๐Ÿ” 47    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Good morning, beloved.

If you cannot see the light, try to be the light. Even if you fail, youโ€™ll remember that we donโ€™t have to settle for darkness.

Today is a great day to overcome evil with good.

01.10.2025 12:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 57    ๐Ÿ” 13    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Today we honor the children taken, the survivors, and the strength of our Nations. Truth and Reconciliation Day is a call to listen, learn, and stand with us. The path forward is built on truth, respect, and action, together.

30.09.2025 15:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 78    ๐Ÿ” 42    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Good morning, beloved.

Ainโ€™t much good in warning people about an eternal torment while ignoring the temporal hells that torture bodies & souls in the here & now.

Today is a great day to overcome evil with good.

30.09.2025 12:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 48    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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30.09.2025 14:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 11    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This poem!!!
I'll be sitting with this one for a good while. So much to ponder.
Thank you for these words @razorfemme.bsky.social

30.09.2025 04:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I love my Monday night LGBTQIA+ contemplative spirituality group. I've had a pretty stressful, anxious day, but this community always welcomes me as I am and the Spirit meets me there. I'm always grateful for our shared experience of the Divine.

30.09.2025 03:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 19    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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