If you have a Ring device you can encrypt it's output so videos can only be seen by you on one of your whitelisted devices. Sharing for no reason...

I’m watching a lot of petty, mean-spirited haters dunking on Kid Rock on every platform and seriously you all rock.

there's so much disrespect of romance writers and romance readers baked into the idea that AI-driven production of novels is 'better'. as if writing romance isn't skillful, hard and joyous work. as if romance readers aren't discerning, loyal and savvy.

I have yet to see any evidence that there is a market for AI-generated books outside of people being tricked into thinking they are not AI-generated books. AKA, it is a project of scamming and deceiving people, and really should be treated as fraud

People who use generative AI to skim past creative things the rest of us have to work at fundamentally do not comprehend the most basic elements of the relationship between art and the human mind and spirit They are denying themselves the greatest pleasures of it and that’s sad and also pathetic

I had SO much fun in today's workshop. I talked to participants about getting to know thier characters using TTRPG character creation techniques and then they all made character bible zines. It's definitely a workshop I would do again and expand. Thank you to everyone who showed up!

In the greater story of Minneapolis’ resistance to ICE, one chapter absolutely belongs to the punks organizing at every level. They’re observing, fundraising, running supplies, opening their spaces, coordinating, etc. A story for @rollingstone.com. Thanks to everyone who spoke on the record.

"Sure, ICE is bad, but we need to deport illegal immigrants" No you don't. If immigration enforcement leads to concentration camps and roving death squads, maybe it's time to just get rid of the concept of illegal immigration entirely. You've tried it, it's a bad idea in practice, so bin it.

*lets out a huge breath* Major grant application submitted. Cross your fingers!

The world is hell, but that doesn't mean we quit writing or sharing pictures of our cats. I can't promise answers, but I can promise cat pictures and short stories straight from my messy brain and community resources and that we survive this mess together. #writersky shauna-kayleen-writes.kit.com

My actual job description is activist and here’s what I tell people in despair all the time: do not underestimate how much harm you can prevent by being just a little bit annoying.

It's a messy mythology, one that can't be taken at face value...but maybe the stories stuck more than we realized. Maybe the mythology matters. Maybe that mythology will translate into a value we can grow from and learn from. I hope so. Because the elites never learned the story. But maybe we did.

My hatred of the Utah State Legislature only grows by the moment. I can handle the bigotry. That's to be expected with these assholes. It's the fucking stupidity and their goddamned waste of my tax dollars.

body cameras for the ring

Sometimes we let the witch up the stairs ...

Saturday night Stich & Bitches with my babes like @comicsbyxan.bsky.social and @ninsiana0.bsky.social are fantabulous and oh so healing.

I have promised @rebelgrrrlsteph.bsky.social that if I get enough supporters on patreon to pay my half of the rent every month, we can talk about getting a dog It's been just over three years since our Starbuck chased her tennis balls over the rainbow bridge and we miss having slobber in our lives

This, if I did my math right, is what the map would look like applying this 31% swing uniformly to the 2024 results

I posted this on Threads a while back. There's a scene at the end of Star Trek: First Contact that I've been thinking about a lot lately. No, it's not the one that you're thinking, where Alfre Woodard's Lily confronts Patrick Stewart's Picard about his vengeful obsession with the Borg. 1/7

#ArtByNinsiana0 #art #artist #artsky #artistsofbsky #artistsonbsky #makeart #makeartinthefaceoffuck #noAI

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pizzagate and qanon were not onto something, they were orchestrated by pedophiles to make accusing people of pedophilia make you look insane so that they could continue doing pedophile shit. fucking christ

Federal judge has ordered the release of Liam Ramos (the bunny hat boy) and his father. A brief and rather remarkable order. Clearly written to be shared widely, so please do. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

Me: (after discussing the horror of the world and Celeste Maloy's town hall) Honey, I know what I am about to ask is full of privilege and fantasy. But ... maybe ... Saturn? @rebelgrrrlsteph.bsky.social I dont want to go to Saturn. Me: ....why? Her: Because in space, no one can hear you scream.

“There’s no single answer that will solve all our future problems. There’s no magic bullet. Instead there are thousands of answers—at least. You can be one of them if you choose to be.” ― Octavia E. Butler, A Few Rules for Predicting the Future: An Essay

I may have a stroke. Someone said protests don’t belong in church and it took every ounce of self-censure within me not to say “Deborah you are literally a Protestant.” A PROTESTant. I assume they think Luther was nailing Bed, Bath, & Beyond coupons to the door.

I really wish we could take some of the negative valence off of “performative” because performance is tremendously important right now especially

Today at noon. If you are in her district, call in! She needs to hear from us.

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West Valley, Utah Friends.

Salt Lake Frens! Under the Umbrella is open from 4-8 for anti 🧊 kit making, zines, postcard writing. Take some time and step in to build community. It is healing!

Tomorrow would be a REALLY good time to hop on and ask her about how she feels regarding the arrests of journalists while she is busy deflecting with "Celebrate America at 250" posts and contests and such.

Sshhhhh

The JOY I am feeling watching the businesses in my community keep talking about the Strike, ways to support folks who need to work, donations, and just coming together is reaffirming my faith in humanity.

Hey Critters! As a quick note, our usual 9AM PT rebroadcast will be postponed this Friday, January 30th, so that everyone at Critical Role has the option to participate in the Nationwide General Strike in response to the ongoing brutality seen across our country, but especially in Minneapolis.

Music can be healing. Thanks, Bruce. youtu.be/GDaPdpwA4Iw?...

Strike tomorrow! But if you can't:

if you've already got too damn many ebooks, the Ko-Fi route is always open. ko-fi.com/dianeduane 🙂 Thanks, all! (2/2)

If you are in Celeste Maloy's district, she has actually given more than 24 hours notice for a tele town hall. Even when her staffers restrict questions, it's important to show up. She does not speak for a good chunk of those of us gerrymandered into her district. www.instagram.com/p/DUEtI6cEsi...

It's not just "stand up to ICE when you see them," it's building many vast networks of support and trust to - create safe spaces - protect schools - get kids TO school - check on neighbors - deliver groceries - help pay the rent - let people know of danger - feed the helpers, too! - and on and on

The amout of hatred I hold for 99% if the Utah Legislature is beyond the pale. I know we are all focused on 🧊 but many state legs are in office and busy writing laws that hurt people. Find a lane and focus. There is a lot to do.

Dude. This is amazing.

I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Stay free

Good morning friends! Some things to remember when you call your senators today: 1. Renee Good's killer is still at large and has not faced justice 2. Alex Pretti's murderers are still at large, unnamed and still working on our dime. 3. 35 people died in ICE custody last year. 35 shattered families

Spending tonight working on fun things for my patreon supporters and hoping the Jazz can pull off a win tonight. Want in on the fun stuff? Check out my newsletter! shauna-kayleen-writes.kit.com

What @prisonculture.bsky.social always says is: find the thing you can do and do it. You can’t do all the things. (Or something like that but more eloquent). I remind myself when I feel I should be writing marching observing delivering organizing meeting reporting shopping