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Cheryl aka grumpywitch aka Desert Dragon

@desertdragon42.bsky.social

Just a typical Black, bi, polyam, disabled, gamer, sff fan geek. I make pretty things with rocks and string www.dragonwolfdesigns.com

1,386 Followers  |  1,467 Following  |  882 Posts  |  Joined: 04.02.2024
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Posts by Cheryl aka grumpywitch aka Desert Dragon (@desertdragon42.bsky.social)

Good night, bsky skeeters. Hopefully we will all wake to good news!

04.03.2026 06:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations!

04.03.2026 06:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Visit Beverly's Shop! I've opened a shop. Come take a look!

Don’t forget to check out Spilled Ink’s new earrings!!

and I’ve got a full stock of books on the site or on kofi as well as fun bookmarks and stickers!!

Spilledinkcoffee.com

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04.03.2026 01:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I am aware of reports that a man passed away while in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Florence.

My thoughts are with the family, and we have reached out to them to offer our condolences and support. They deserve answers, and I will do everything in my power to get them.

04.03.2026 01:45 β€” πŸ‘ 39    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pentagon identifies 4 of 6 U.S. soldiers killed in Iran war by drone strike in Kuwait Four of the six U.S. soldiersΒ killed in the Iran warΒ were identified Tuesday by the Pentagon as members of the Army Reserve from different states who worked in logistics and kept troops supplied with ...

Four of the six U.S. soldiers killed in the Iran war were identified Tuesday by the Pentagon as members of the Army Reserve from different states who worked in logistics and kept troops supplied with food and equipment. https://to.pbs.org/3N1Zxiq

04.03.2026 01:49 β€” πŸ‘ 161    πŸ” 81    πŸ’¬ 24    πŸ“Œ 7
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Green Gemstone Beaded Necklace This Green Gemstone Beaded Necklace features a harmonious blend of aventurine and serpentine beads, highlighted by a striking aventurine teardrop pendant. Known for their soothing green hues, these ge...

Green aventurine and serpentine beads

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#gemstones #handmade #DisabledArtist #jewelry

04.03.2026 02:35 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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‼️ City of Tempe & Pima County voters: today is the last day to return your ballot by mail to ensure it is counted. Ballots have pre-paid postage and can be returned at any mailbox or placed in any official dropbox.

03.03.2026 20:50 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A set of four round coasters with a kraken-adjacent creature waving his arms through some decorative seaweed. They come in pink, purple, blue, and green.

A set of four round coasters with a kraken-adjacent creature waving his arms through some decorative seaweed. They come in pink, purple, blue, and green.

Good afternoon! It's day two of "Sell All the Stuff Before We Close The Shop for Bree's Surgery" and I'm preparing another short thread of thinks I've finally restocked!

Starting off are one of our most popular coaster sets! These always go pretty fast, but I have 5 now!

thebrokencircle.etsy...

03.03.2026 19:29 β€” πŸ‘ 143    πŸ” 61    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
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Some Merlin Bullshit | Peculiarity Shop I did not make this one, I sourced it. The cost on it was a good deal given that sterling is going around $100 an ounce and I knew I could find it a home at a fair price to our audience.Brand new, nev...

Some rock magic for your ears. Mystic quartz and all sterling. They essentially cook the rock and treat it to get this effect.

$54

Check out my product! www.peculiarityshop.com/product-page...

03.03.2026 19:46 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Colorful mixed beaded necklace "This necklace is a bowl of soup for the eyes! It's an explosion of color, made up of mixed media beads for a unique, stylish look. Spice up your wardrobe with this rainbow of beads!" Mix of glass, ge...

Beads! Glorious Beads!

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#BeadedJewelry #jewelry #handmade

22.02.2026 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Copper & Nickel Chainmail Bracelet Experience timeless beauty with this unisex Copper & Nickel Chainmail Bracelet! Sophisticated yet bold, this luxurious bracelet features a fine Byzantine chainmail weave of copper and nickel, offe...

Pretty/handsome chainmail bracelet.

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#chainmail #chainmaille #ChainmailJewelry #handmade

22.02.2026 19:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bronze Dragon Beaded Earrings Unleash the power of Bronze Dragons! This fierce pack of bronze protectors is perfect for lending your fantasy world a touch of mythical flair or sending a stern message to any intruders. And they shi...

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24.02.2026 04:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Malachite Beaded Necklace with Dragon Pendant Add some magic to your wardrobe with this unique Malachite Beaded Necklace featuring a Dragon Pendant. Embrace your love for fantasy art with this playful accessory. A perfect addition for those who a...

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24.02.2026 04:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Beaded Pride Necklace Elevate your style with our Beaded Pride Necklace! This eye-catching piece features a beautiful beaded focalΒ  and a delicate gold chain. Show off your pride with stunning, unique accessory that is sur...

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25.02.2026 00:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Four Times Familiar Characters Faced Nuclear Armageddon - Reactor Stories about nuclear war don't usually feature popular, pre-existing characters...

For obvious reasons, creators of popular characters don't often write storylines that end in nuclear war...but there's always an exception. @jdnicoll.bsky.social on four times we saw crossover between popular characters and The Bomb:

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The cover for Uncanny Magazine Issue 69, "Kuolonuni"Β by Broci: A femme-looking figure with blue-green wavy hair and red eyes stands with one hand atop the other, open palmed up, a blue-pedaled flower with yellow stamens floats above centered to their chest. On their head is a pale blue snake with red eyes curled like a circlet. Their sleeves are pink, and their shoulders have wavy, yellow feathers or hair attached to a yellow and pink high collar. Behind them, green lily pads crowd each other out in a black background. The whole image has a hand-drawn look, with the colors textured like watercolors on paper. In white text is the "Uncanny" banner, "March/April 2026," Issue Sixty-Nine," and the artist, writer, essayist, poets, and Uncanny staff credits.

The cover for Uncanny Magazine Issue 69, "Kuolonuni"Β by Broci: A femme-looking figure with blue-green wavy hair and red eyes stands with one hand atop the other, open palmed up, a blue-pedaled flower with yellow stamens floats above centered to their chest. On their head is a pale blue snake with red eyes curled like a circlet. Their sleeves are pink, and their shoulders have wavy, yellow feathers or hair attached to a yellow and pink high collar. Behind them, green lily pads crowd each other out in a black background. The whole image has a hand-drawn look, with the colors textured like watercolors on paper. In white text is the "Uncanny" banner, "March/April 2026," Issue Sixty-Nine," and the artist, writer, essayist, poets, and Uncanny staff credits.

Uncanny Magazine Issue 69 Part 1 features all-new short fiction by Angela Liu, Anjali Sachdeva, and Stephen Graham Jones! buff.ly/VcNzPe8

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Obvious ai manipulation on the left. Original photo by David Batcheller on the right. Look at the wings, feather shape, head, neck and bill shape, lack of tail etc. This is way more than a filter and absolutely destroys the joy and wonder of the original.

Obvious ai manipulation on the left. Original photo by David Batcheller on the right. Look at the wings, feather shape, head, neck and bill shape, lack of tail etc. This is way more than a filter and absolutely destroys the joy and wonder of the original.

So loads of people are sharing an obvious ai "glow up" of an actual photo. I never share ai stuff even to dunk, but in this case I'm sharing a comparison to show the problem. We have to stand against this slop at every level or it becomes normalised. They want us to stop caring. See alt text.

02.03.2026 20:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2277    πŸ” 747    πŸ’¬ 78    πŸ“Œ 125
REMOVE TRUMP before it is too late Text SIGN PQXILG to 50409 β€” At what point will it be sufficient for Republican lawmakers to take action? The President's behaviour suggests clear medical issues, incompetence, and a threat to national and international security. He must be impeached and removed, or relieved of his duties via the 25th Amendment by his cabinet.

πŸ–‹οΈ β€œREMOVE TRUMP before it is too late” hit 100 signers!

πŸ’¬ Text SIGN PQXILG to 50409

02.03.2026 16:09 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I know you're all giving what you can.

If you can help my actual in-person buddy Caz's immediate neighbors, fantastic.

If you can't donate, any signal boost is appreciated.

Also, Caz will post pics of Kenny the Lizard.

02.03.2026 23:31 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 22    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

anyway everyone, and ESPECIALLY CIS DUDES who do sex with people with vulvas, should get the HPV vaxx, it's great and saves lives

02.03.2026 23:33 β€” πŸ‘ 168    πŸ” 36    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 8

We love seeing SHOESHINE BOY & CIGARETTE GIRL by @cornellwriter.bsky.social! Available now!

02.03.2026 23:54 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

#LunarEclipse FAQ:

Q: Is it safe to look at?
A: Absolutely! Unlike a solar eclipse, there's no UNsafe time to look at a lunar eclipse.

Q: Do I need a telescope?
A: Nope! Best view is with naked eye. Just look up!

Q: Does the eclipse portend terror & doom?
A: Not at all! The news has that covered.

02.03.2026 19:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1275    πŸ” 403    πŸ’¬ 29    πŸ“Œ 16
Subject: Congratulations to Victoria and Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association
Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:02:52 -o500
From: Chris Meade <c.meade@entrereneurcohort.com>
To: [redacted]

Victoria,

Aaron and I are right now going over our game plan for 2026 and I wanted to connect with you personally because I genuinely believe you'd be a strong fit inside The Founders Club, considering what you're doing at Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association. Looks like you guys are killing it by supporting science fiction and fantasy writers.

Almost all of our members join us via referrals and our Instagram, but my co-founder and I do like to personally reach out to people we believe are part of the 6% we accept into the club.

Our community is an tight-knit circle of entrepreneurs making waves in their industries who support each other, celebrate wins, and tackle real problems together. It’s a seriously high-caliber club with all founders doing $1M to 10-figures in yearly revenue.

If part of your focus for 2026 is upgrading your circle and building relationships that actually move the needle, this might be exactly what you’re looking for.

Would you be interested in a quick 15-minute chat about the club?

Chris Meade -
Co-Founder

P.S. If the Founders Club doesn’t sound like it’d be a good fit, just let me know and I’ll make sure not to follow up on this.

Subject: Congratulations to Victoria and Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:02:52 -o500 From: Chris Meade <c.meade@entrereneurcohort.com> To: [redacted] Victoria, Aaron and I are right now going over our game plan for 2026 and I wanted to connect with you personally because I genuinely believe you'd be a strong fit inside The Founders Club, considering what you're doing at Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association. Looks like you guys are killing it by supporting science fiction and fantasy writers. Almost all of our members join us via referrals and our Instagram, but my co-founder and I do like to personally reach out to people we believe are part of the 6% we accept into the club. Our community is an tight-knit circle of entrepreneurs making waves in their industries who support each other, celebrate wins, and tackle real problems together. It’s a seriously high-caliber club with all founders doing $1M to 10-figures in yearly revenue. If part of your focus for 2026 is upgrading your circle and building relationships that actually move the needle, this might be exactly what you’re looking for. Would you be interested in a quick 15-minute chat about the club? Chris Meade - Co-Founder P.S. If the Founders Club doesn’t sound like it’d be a good fit, just let me know and I’ll make sure not to follow up on this.

This is going around again--seems like a somewhat more deluxe successor to the Who's Who scams of yesteryear. What they don't want to tell you: it costs $791/mo to join www.foundersclubofficial.com/about-us (based on the images on the site, I suggested they change their name to White Founders Club)

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promo image for the Dream Foundry Monthly Market Report

promo image for the Dream Foundry Monthly Market Report

Did you miss February's Monthly Market report? Check out the latest!

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A young orange tree blooming

A young orange tree blooming

Hey bsky! Look at my baby orange tree putting out blooms!

02.03.2026 16:26 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I guess they should have named it "Bored of Peace"?

02.03.2026 14:12 β€” πŸ‘ 72    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

Blame Dan.

02.03.2026 02:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ugh. Trying to cull my following list. So many that don't seem to post here anymore. Some I don't remember following or why I followed.

Oh well. Back to sorting findings.

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