Ellie!

Picard management tip: During a large-scale, life-threatening emergency, postpone all other priorities and focus on protecting your crew.

WHOA!!

🎶 ain’t no need to hurry cause baby I de-liver 🎶 (chappell roan if zeus put her in charge of punishing prometheus)

Washington State Just Made Stocking Up on Hormones Much Easier On Wednesday, the Washington State Senate passed HB 1971, a first of its kind bill from House Rep. Nicole Macri that compels insurance companies in the state to cover up to a year’s supply of ho...

hi, folks!

is calling federal electeds to ask them not to pass shitty legislation not doing it for you? i get it.

how about helping to bring about positive change that would materially help thousands of trans people? and that's actually possible?

do you know about washington state's HB 1971?🧵

Sometimes I wonder if the frustrating part is that *anyone* would act like that. Like, even when I'm not taking it personally, why would someone feel comfortable being an asshole?

Hell's probably just the same theater playing Die Hard 2 forever.

Rows of seats in a dark, empty movie theater.

For reference, this is what I thought eternity would be like (and for some reason that didn't bother me?)

You have to wonder, right? I grew up Mormon, which makes this even weirder. I always imagined it exactly like a movie theater, but the screen was permanently dark--maybe it just made sense for death to feel like the end of the credits.

When I was ~3-4, I was inexplicably convinced heaven was a dark movie theater auditorium.

I remember asking my mom if heaven was "dark with a lot of chairs" and she was like "I mean...I guess there could be chairs? Sure, there are probably chairs"

I STILL have no idea why I thought this.

closeup of Michael Ian Black dressed in drag as the teenager Christine in the sketch "Origami", from episode 3 of season 3 of The State Christine, who has longer black hair, a large white hairband, and is wearing makeup says: "I'm really a guy in drag."

A few years back I binged The State with a teen-aged Kid 1, who had taken a film class.

The State had only one woman, so men were in drag multiple times each episode.

When this line was uttered by Michael Ian Black in the sketch "Origami" (s3e3), I proclaimed:

"IT'S DIEGETIC DRAG!"

Kid 1: 🤯🤯🤯

Screenshot of a Them headline superimposed on a picture of Chappell Roan reading "Chappell Roan Reveals Her Type: 'Weird Art Girls', Women Who Are Not Scared of Bugs or Snakes" by James Factora

YIPPEEEEE

a unicorn girl with a blood tipped horn

apparently it's #NationalUnicornDay! I have one of those 🦄

Google AI overview which reads: No, in Stardew Valley, your chickens will not "take it personally" if you put a mayo machine in their coop; they are not sentient and do not have feelings about their eggs being used to make mayonnaise, so their happiness level will not be affected by the machine's presence. Key points to remember: No emotional impact: As game characters, chickens in Stardew Valley do not have emotions or personal opinions about what happens to their eggs. Gameplay mechanic: Placing a mayo machine in the coop is simply a convenient way to process eggs without having to manually carry them to another location. Community perspective: Some players might find it a bit humorous or slightly unsettling to put a mayo machine directly in the coop, but it has no gameplay consequences.

My Google searches make fun of me now. 🪦

A gorgeous portrait of the White House entirely aflame, the smoke billowing and the flames lighting up the night sky. It sparks deep patriotic ferver. This is what democracy looks like. Also there's a white button with blue text below the portrait. The text reads "Learn more" and if clicked it takes you to the menu of a local brewhouse.

If you're wondering about the vibe in Canada right now, I just got served this ad for a brewhouse that is just a portrait of the White House being burned down. No text, just a bigass picture of the White House burning and a link directly to their menu lolol

A steel choker made of atom-shaped pendants with chain festoons and glass teardrop beads. Ellie, a thin, white, college-aged woman, is modeling the necklace on top of a background of a plasma ball. She is wearing a pink tank top.

A necklace made of silver-colored jumprings, polymer clay candy hearts, and faceted moonstone droplets. Ellie, a thin, white, college-aged woman, is modeling the necklace on top of a background of yellow roses. She is wearing a vaguely medieval sleeveless white dress.

A medium-length festoon necklace made of sterling silver chain and fluorite beads. Chainmail with various jumpring sizes encloses an octahedral fluorite formation as a fixed pendant. Ellie, a thin, white, college-aged woman, is modeling the necklace on top of a background of green clouds. She is wearing a sleeveless purple top with green sequins on the neckline and a purple butterfly hairclip.

A draping, web-like necklace made of gold-plated chains and lapis lazuli beads. Ellie, a thin, white, college-aged woman, is modeling the necklace on top of a background of yellow fireworks in a blue sky. She is wearing a handmade Spock sweater styled after Star Trek: The Original Series.

Some of the available jewelry I'm selling over on IG!

There was a scandal at my brother's high school when one of the students correctly guessed "password".

Spotify auto-generated playlist called "Angry Dad Rock Mix". The first five songs are I Just Threw Out The Love Of My Dreams by Weezer, Cherry Bomb by The Runaways, Just A Girl by No Doubt, You Oughta Know by Alanis Morisette, and I Hate Myself for Loving You by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts.

Not sure if this AI thing is working out for Spotify.

Happy International Day of Women in Science. The National Science Foundation’s list of flagged words includes both “Women” and “Female.”

As someone who wears an N95 everywhere I go--it's important to avoid the implication that masks are suspicious, especially while bans are spreading.

I sincerely don’t know why people aren’t physically stopping those dorks. Move shit. Lock doors. Lose the keys. Everyone switch seats. Turn off all the lights. Switch the signs on the elevator lobby. Make the settings all silly. Use a different language. Wear costumes. Fill rooms with balloons

I saw the same guy doing this in October--while wearing a Michael Myers mask!

What a unique hobby.

If you're less artistically inclined, reposting or sending this to artists you know is super helpful!! Word of mouth is how we make these things happen. ❤️

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"100% of sales will be divided evenly between their verified GoFundMes. We're accepting: original two-dimensional work, prints, small sculptures, ceramic work, jewelry or accessories, fabric or yarn pieces, and more!"

"We have the capacity for flat pieces up to 18" by 36" and hard sculptures up to 12" by 12" by 12" (more flexibility for fabric work!). Whatever doesn't sell will be made available online or offered at future events. Pieces about solidarity and Palestinian cultural identity are great, but we're also looking for a wide range of work--the goal is to raise as many funds as possible! Please provide a suggested price. If you would like to be credited for your work, feel free to attach your name/information on a discreet area of the piece with masking tape (business cards work too!). Hate speech, violent imagery, or sexual nudity will not be accepted (nonsexual nudity is fine)."

"Professional work is preferred but not required. Contributions are subject to review based on our capacity. Please DM @sjp.uo with pictures and descriptions of your pieces! We will arrange local pickup/dropoff in Eugene. Date and location TBA, depending on inventory and weather conditions. (Ideally within a month!)"

Anyone interested can DM me here or at sjp.uo on Instagram. We're looking into local gallery-style venues at the moment, where we want to hold a reception.

To anyone outside of the Eugene area, I'm happy to send you a mailing address!!

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"CALL TO ARTISTS: FUNDRAISER FOR DISPLACED PALESTINIANS We are fundraising for three Gazan students and their families: Ibrahim, Ola, and Ashgan. (Excerpts from their respective GoFundMe pages.)"

"Ibrahim $25,484/$40,000 goal (64%) Before the horrors in Palestine escalated, a then 21 year old Ibrahim Abu-Saqer was studying as a college student at the prestigious Al-Azhar university in central Gaza with a dream to become a dentist. He worked diligently, studying for 4 years, and paid a great deal to ensure his dream would become a reality. After he and his family successfully evacuate from central Gaza and settle in Egypt, Ibrahim intends to complete his education so he can provide for his family and continue making them proud. But again, his ambitions expand far beyond just his career; by focusing on community rehabilitation through maxillofacial surgery, he hopes to help rebuild what others have lost. Upon completing his studies, he intends to return to his homeland to apply the knowledge and skills he has acquired by developing practices and enhancing the quality of his sector of work, as well as working to promote awareness in his community."

"Ola $14,325/$30,000 goal (48%) Ola is a nurse and is responsible for taking care of her mother and her siblings. It is a huge responsibility for Ola as she is only 20, and there is no way to generate an income in Gaza. She is responsible to pay the costs of her mother's medication and their rent. Ola's mother is ill and suffers from high blood pressure. Prior to the war, she underwent surgery to remove a vein in her left leg with a mild clot. During the war, her health condition worsened. She needs a joint transplant and surgery abroad. Her medications run $200 every two weeks. The price of a bag of flour has reached $300, and Ola's family went without it for days. Their needs have become greater than Ola's capacity."

"Ashjan £3,691/£15,000 goal (25%) My name is Ashjan. I am one of thousands of displaced person from the north of Gaza now living in Deir al-Balah in the south. I am reaching out to you (as many are reaching out as this is our only way to survive with the collapse of our financial institutions) with a heavy heart on behalf of my family, who are enduring unimaginable hardships amid the ongoing conflict in our hometown, Gaza City. ... I stand here on the brink of collapse, having lost my home-the home where I spent my childhood, my youth, and the most joyful moments of my life. It is now gone. I have also lost my university, my education, and the dream I had cherished since childhood. I have lost the dream my parents had of seeing me in my graduation gown and witnessing my achievements. ... Your contributions will be used to cover the costs of our travel, to find a home for my family, and to replace the laptop lost in the war."

We're hoping to get this together as quickly as possible so these students and their families can receive aid soon. More information on these Instagram-formatted graphics:

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"CALL TO ARTISTS" digitally handwritten and imposed on an oil painting of olive branches. The words are surrounded by outlines of stars in the same off-white color.

ARTISTS:

I'm organizing a fundraiser for my friends Ibrahim, Ola, and Ashjan: three displaced students in Gaza whose homes and universities have been destroyed.

We need donations of paintings, prints, sculptures, or other art for our sale!

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Mirror selfie of Ellie, a college-aged white woman, wearing a gray University of Oregon United Academics T-shirt. The wall behind her is painted lilac purple and some of her clutter is visible in the background.

On Thursdays, we wear @uauoregon.bsky.social swag!!

lecture slide with a dark blue banner at top and a background image of the interior fight scene from the movie Hundreds of Beavers. in the top banner: Q: Movie Night?! (with a YouTube link to the trailer) below: a small image of an iclicker2 next to a multiple choice question: Just for fun I'm going to watch Hundreds of Beavers with students from BACGAMN on the big screen in PLC 180 tomorrow night (starting around 8:30pm). Would you be interested in joining us? A. Sure! B. That sounds weird (complimentary). C. I have other plans on Friday night. :-( D. I have other plans on Friday night. :-) E. That sounds weird (derogatory).

actual slide from my EC 202 class session 9 days ago:

someone insanely depressed but retaining a childlike sense of whimsy: i am going to put some peanut butter and raisins on celery

Big fan of inventing cocktail names for whatever I drink with my melatonin pills. My newest is Sleeper Build (melatonin + protein shake)