Iris Miller
@twodark.bsky.social
I want to be a warm and independent person.
Remember when JD Vance joined BlueSky? You might not, because it failed completely as the sort of stunt it was designed to be.
John Scalzi@scalzi.com · 2d agoBluesky oldheads will remember that brief period of time when the conservative trolls tried to storm the place and were flummoxed by the idea they would have to organically grow an audience and that someone who didn't want to talk to them could nuke every interaction they ever had from orbit
He always admits what he does sooner or later
Brian Manning📎@boxdonkey17.bsky.social · last yr.Loose lips used to sink ships. FDT!
While you were over here trying to figure out how you were going to cover the rent and food—this guy was over there using $5.1 million in taxpayer money YOU paid into the system to cover these statues in 23 karat gold. Yeah, he did that.
If you don't have safety goggles and protective clothing, you'd better stay away from them.🥺
Igor Sushko@igorsushko.bsky.social · last mo.🇺🇸 Happy 250th Birthday to America! Wear eye protection and body armor 😎
What is the point of doing this? Is it really the right thing to do? It’s worth thinking about.
ProPublica@propublica.org · 3w agoTHREAD: The boy is called a liar. He’s told not to defend himself. Then the private school owner encourages all of his peers to attack him, one by one. She hits him, repeatedly, with a plastic pipe-like object. How does this school still exist — and receive state funds? 🧵
Every time I sat across the desk from Stephen Colbert, I knew we'd have a conversation that was about more than just getting laughs. Alongside his great wit, Stephen brought deep thoughtfulness, empathy, and humility to the late-night stage. Here's to a next chapter as brilliant as the last.
“To the civilians left unprotected, no apology can suffice. But I am truly sorry that we are unable to move the international community to prevent this injustice.” www.nytimes.com/2025/05/04/w...
Israel’s Total Blockade of Gaza Has Created ‘Catastrophic’ Conditions, Doctors Say (Gift Article)
The effect of Israel’s total siege has become “catastrophic,” doctors say. Food, water and medicine shortages are prompting a surge of preventable illnesses, and deaths.
nytimes.com
This is Simba. He is a martial arts master. Specializes in taekwondog, but has a black leash in karate too. 14/10 (TT: frivasboss)
Walk slowly toward the rising sun, and live life at a leisurely pace
