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Writer. Performer. Director. Professor of Theatre. Words in/forthcoming: StoryQuarterly, No. American Review, Terrain, Shenandoah, Flyway Journal Former doomed ST Ensign. (RIP A.Jetal)

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Currently inside this book, after having seen the crackling Swyler on a panel last week. This is everything I need in a work of art right now, which is to say it engages with what’s scaring me without crushing my sense of purpose.

11.03.2026 14:10 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

We can rely more on renewable energy if we all use less energy. Oil in particular is a super-efficient fuel; renewables can’t replace it at a 1:1 ratio. Using less means, for starters, conserving heating/cooling and electricity (and internet) at home, driving less, and buying much less new stuff.

11.03.2026 11:09 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Coffee Machine by Celia Corral-VΓ‘zquez (audio) Podcast Episode Β· Clarkesworld Magazine Β· December 29, 2024 Β· 39m

Clarkesworld is doing delightful work bringing us so much great SF in translation. This one is especially fun, and read so beautifully by the ever-skillful Kate Baker.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

10.03.2026 04:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

So thrilled about Álvaro Enrique’s new book!!

09.03.2026 14:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Thanks for the button, @clarkesworldmagazine.com

07.03.2026 20:18 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

As the actor who played the Ensign, I couldn’t agree more.πŸ˜‰

07.03.2026 20:15 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

And not owning them either.

07.03.2026 17:09 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

That would be such a great opening line for some thing

07.03.2026 17:09 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

OH MY GOD! Haha

07.03.2026 15:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

It’s so easy.

07.03.2026 15:18 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Every single word is perfect.

20.02.2026 04:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ellis Island

Meredith Monk: Ellis Island

13.02.2026 18:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

You can live without Amazon.

06.02.2026 16:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Been readin’ the news and it sure looks bad. This book was a light for me this week. Thanks, Joni, and @paullisicky.bsky.social.

06.02.2026 16:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Stand With Minnesota Donation Directory Stand With Minnesota is a hub for supporting, learning, and taking action to support Minnesotans impacted by ICE and federal enforcement.

Our Minneapolis friends have shared ways to help: www.standwithminnesota.com.

Send your love. Call your reps. Fight the good fight.

Sending hugs. πŸ˜­πŸ’”β€οΈβ€πŸ©ΉπŸ’ͺ

25.01.2026 03:46 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Renee Nicole Good, murdered by ICE, was a prize-winning poet. Here’s that poem. Renee Nicole Good, 37, mother to a six-year-old boy, was murdered earlier today by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, a few blocks from her home. According to the Minnesota Star Tribune: [An ICE agent] s…

lithub.com/renee-nicole...

09.01.2026 05:15 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Just finished reading this incredible essay about hope in the face of overwhelming obstacles. Don’t you want to read something like that? bittersoutherner.com/feature/2024...

01.01.2026 15:23 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

β€œTheir wild movement is a testament to how they are rooted.” Love this.

22.12.2025 19:27 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Proud to be published in Shenandoah today.

www.shenandoahliterary.org/volume-75-nu...

15.12.2025 23:26 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The flash I needed today.❀️

02.12.2025 22:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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RIP Tom Stoppard.

29.11.2025 20:22 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Fellow insomniacs! @maledictions.bsky.social understands. ❀️❀️

26.11.2025 14:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Trees at Night by Ramiro Sanchiz (audio) Podcast Episode Β· Clarkesworld Magazine Β· 11/19/2025 Β· 40m

This story!❀️So frustrating Sanchiz isn’t more widely translated. Thank you, @clarkesworldmagazine.com !

24.11.2025 22:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

❀️iWalden❀️

23.11.2025 10:41 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This HITS.

20.11.2025 01:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A Community of Trees - Terrain.org "A Community of Trees" is an excerpt of Mother, Creature, Kin: What We Learn from Nature's Mothers in a Time of Unraveling, by Chelsea Steinauer-Scudder.

Wow. I loved this. @terrainorg.bsky.social

14.11.2025 02:33 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you, New York, Brave City of Light.

05.11.2025 19:35 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Well this little zine really delivers! Thanks @artbrister.bsky.social !

03.11.2025 02:20 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I loved this when it was published and I love it now.

02.11.2025 23:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A soldier's face is lightly printed on top of a stringy plant using chlorophyll and resin. It sits on top of a black background.

A soldier's face is lightly printed on top of a stringy plant using chlorophyll and resin. It sits on top of a black background.

β€œShe imagined Michael reading this letter on his cot in Vietnam, under a sweltering tent full of other men reading letters.”

β€”Mary Miller tells a story of a girl who discovers a series of letters between her uncle, who died in Vietnam, and his lover.

πŸ”—: https://shorturl.at/E3UPQ

26.10.2025 15:00 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0