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But I kinda love this idea! I'm just starting to get into Dolmenwood, & something I recently read mentions that one who levels into nobility (not born into a noble house) might or might not ever be fully accepted. These genetic characteristics could be a way Breggle sniff out the "nouveau riche."

Dooooo iiiiiiit!

Now that I think of it, how long has this narrative been out there? The first time I remember being called a paid protester by Right-wing Media was during Dubya's administration.

Right? I keep wondering when those fat Soros checks are going to drop. These bags of room-temperature cat vomit have been calling me a "paid protester" for *years,* and I've yet to see a single penny.

@stefanmilo.bsky.social Just watched your "bread loaf idol" video (excellent work, as usual ... thank you). Has anyone compared these to medieval "split tally sticks"? They were a fairly popular way of formalizing contracts by breaking a stick so that each party to the agreement could keep half.

This seems like a wonderful gesture. At least some 15 US scientists will be able to continue their work. It's not many, compared to the harm Trump is doing, but if more of this comes from other institutions it should mitigate some harm.

Y'all give Tony some feedback on this, please. I'm hoping to benefit from the answers he gets.

Tweeted September 23rd, 2020: I don't know how to say this gently: you should know, if you don't already, that infectious disease follows state failure every time. All those public health programs, whirring away over decades, mostly unseen, in the background of our lives --you will feel their absence.

Tapping the sign wearily

Both, indeed. In related news, I suspect it's because the people who wanted the info can't get security clearance.

A screenshot of a multi‐column table listing several U.S. presidential Executive Orders relating to LGBTQ+ rights and antidiscrimination policies. Each row has columns for “Origin” (POTUS), “Number/Identifier” (e.g., EO 13988), “Title” (such as Preventing and Combating Discrimination…), “Action Type” (e.g., Broad Nondiscrimination, Military Nondiscrimination), “Summary” (key points of each order), and “Date Signed.” The listed orders span from early 2021 through early 2025, covering topics like preventing discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation, banning conversion therapy, rescinding prior harmful EOs, and restricting or expanding DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives.

A spreadsheet at the top shows columns tracking anti‐LGBTQ bills by status and year: total bills (334), 2025 bills (327), 2024 rollovers (7), how many passed committees (3), passed one chamber (5), passed both chambers (0), enacted (1), vetoed (0), failed (3), and carried forward (0). Below that, another header row lists different types of anti‐LGBTQ legislation (e.g., gender‐affirming care bans, pronoun bans, “Don’t Say Gay,” drag bans, bathroom bans) with the total count of each category (e.g., 55 for gender‐affirming care bans, 20 for pronoun bans, 14 for “Don’t Say Gay,” etc.). A color‐coded U.S. map spans the lower half, with states shaded from light orange to deep red according to how many anti‐LGBTQ bills they contain. Texas appears in the darkest red (46 bills), with lighter shades indicating fewer bills in other states. A note at the bottom right explains that the map shows total tracked bills per state, which does not necessarily reflect each bill’s likelihood of passage.

We've created a tracker that covers all executive orders affecting LGBTQ folks along with federal and state legislation.

We're at 334 anti-LGBTQ bills.

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YouTube video by Curious Archive The Evolution of Absolutely Everything

I very much enjoyed this. Maybe you will, too. What do we owe each other?

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I don't know the situation within his range, but is there a chance he was eating livestock feed? I know water plants are their jam, but how strict is that?

I want to remind everyone that your local library is both physical AND digital.

You hate streaming everything because the price is ridiculous? Library.

You hate ads because they're every 3 mins or less? Library.

You want to reduce your digital footprint? Library.

You want sourced info? Library.

When I was teaching undergraduates, I was always gobsmacked by the number of young men (mostly) who wore shorts and flip-flops year round. Yikes!

This, this, this, one thousand times this.
And - this paved road wasn't necessary for humans to travel through the forest.
It became necessary for humans to GO FAST through the forest.
Cars kill everything.

Meet Christmas to you, too!

Merry Christmas!

Based

Well, that sure is pretty. I can't tell ... Are those trees sheathed in ice, or is that just how the branches are reflecting the light?

Just an addendum: I gobbled that book up that same night. Riveting and creepy and full of texture. The creep and the adorable whimsy just can't keep their hands off each other.

YouTube video by Eleven Films WARNING: This video will change you

Days without a school shooting:
ZERO

We made this two years ago. 😐

Wait, what‽ Of all the things shit-wits could find in your content to take umbrage at, your gestures are what they've decided to come for?

Glad you're greeting this "criticism" with the amused disdain it deserves.

Just discovered you through your "Female Character Rules" video. Well done!

If it's on the coast of Ireland (any of them), the storm is in progress, gearing up, or brooding on the horizon. Don't fret about the storm.

We've got to be ready to push back, HARD. The way I see it, our best path forward is to thrash them in 2026. Take the House. Take the Senate. Until then, no rest for any of them. Rs must be opposed and Ds must be flogged into action. If you're more progressive than your local Dems: Run. For. Office!

Just seeing this. I'll see you tomorrow!

I'm not on tiktok, and I just found you on Bluesky, but I will come get this book tomorrow, if you still have some in stock!

I'm with you, Peter. In 1979 I turned 13 & discovered DnD. At first, I would tell everyone I met all about it. That didn't last long, though. When the Great Panic™ began I started being careful who was around when I talked about it-especially teachers and parents, but also some other kids. Less fun.

We wanted to understand what’s going on in South Korea. So we talked to three Joe Rogan listeners at an Arby’s in Harrisburg

Amnesty International concludes Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza Amnesty International’s research has found sufficient basis to conclude that Israel has committed and is continuing to commit genocide against Palestinians in the occupied Gaza Strip.

I'll just leave this here.

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