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35. She/her. SF Bay Area. North American river otter. Find me in a river. Or in bed. A riverbed. Could be πŸ”ž pfp & banner: @goatuna.bsky.social

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One day, I hope, the comma will get the respect, use, and esteem it deserves, needs, and has earned, assuming we, the people, acting in the collective best interest, get on board.

09.03.2026 22:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
screenshot of email with heading "Cornell decision," the body of which reads "See attached for letter from Director......" and features one attachment, titled "Rejection letter 2026.docx"

screenshot of email with heading "Cornell decision," the body of which reads "See attached for letter from Director......" and features one attachment, titled "Rejection letter 2026.docx"

obsessed with the way they sent this

09.03.2026 19:13 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 12 πŸ“Œ 0

rt if u hate nazis and love boobs

02.02.2026 18:11 πŸ‘ 789 πŸ” 621 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 6

Stop πŸ‘ having πŸ‘ unrealistic πŸ‘ body πŸ‘ standards πŸ‘ for πŸ‘ camels πŸ‘

09.03.2026 20:35 πŸ‘ 1569 πŸ” 315 πŸ’¬ 46 πŸ“Œ 7

I know calling reps is very nerve racking. You're not sure what's the right thing to say, and tbh having a script thrown at me makes things just as nerve racking.

I called today, and I figured I'd write up a transcript of how my call went down. Hopefully it helps demystify the process

09.03.2026 19:17 πŸ‘ 2078 πŸ” 1602 πŸ’¬ 19 πŸ“Œ 15

The US census is very revealing. Digging through family history, I almost never find a wife who didn’t work. Sometimes she came to the marriage with land and/or money on top of that. Not saying men are useless but they have been propped up and sometimes extensively.

09.03.2026 16:14 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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adjusting the brightness settings when starting a farming sim

09.03.2026 11:43 πŸ‘ 134 πŸ” 35 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 0
tweet from @mysti_mole reading "the story starts in media res, opening on our hero in the terrifying predicament of waking up out of bed in the morning, which I know from experience is among the most harrowing things that can happen to someone"

tweet from @mysti_mole reading "the story starts in media res, opening on our hero in the terrifying predicament of waking up out of bed in the morning, which I know from experience is among the most harrowing things that can happen to someone"

09.03.2026 16:38 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Cat Burger - Gator Days

Characters

Catrick C. Cattington IV - Catfish - He might be a CEO of a company who is worth millions of dollars but he is just like you!

Stuart - Quokka - A perpetually smiling Sectional Manager. He tackles every problem with motivational corporate speak intended to maximize collaboration and synergies among all employees.

August - Alligator - A soft spoken single father who works in IT. Gustopher's dad.

Transcript

Panel 1

Catrick is filming an ad for a fast food restaurant's new product. He's excited to share it with you. He's wearing and tie so you know he means business but he also has a sweater vest on so you'll know he's friendly. He's also wearing gloves so he doesn't actually have to touch any food. There's a sign in the background that says "HOME SWEET HOME" which everyone hopes will disguise the fact that they're filming this in an empty conference room.

Catrick: I'm taking a break from my busy CEO schedule to show you our new product. Yummy.

Panel 2

Catrick is now sitting in front of a TV that says "CAT BURGER" with the Cat Burger mascot in the middle.

Catrick: I enjoy consuming product while sipping a loss leader and watching content on the subscription service.

Panel 3

Catrick has found himself two more food items from the Cat Burger menu. He's trying his best to keep them from getting too close to his mouth. In one had he has fries and in the other he has "Pistachio Spice" seasonal frozen treat. Does not actually contain pistachio.

Catrick: I like to finish my meal by dipping my added value side in a seasonal item. I do this several times a week.

Panel 4

Stuart is by the camera and giving Catrick feedback. No one has realized that no one has removed the cap from the camera. August from IT was brought in to see why the camera isn't recording anything. He's just standing there in stunned silence. He will not be getting Cat Burger for dinner.

Stuart: GREAT WORK, SIR! Highly relatable.

Cat Burger - Gator Days Characters Catrick C. Cattington IV - Catfish - He might be a CEO of a company who is worth millions of dollars but he is just like you! Stuart - Quokka - A perpetually smiling Sectional Manager. He tackles every problem with motivational corporate speak intended to maximize collaboration and synergies among all employees. August - Alligator - A soft spoken single father who works in IT. Gustopher's dad. Transcript Panel 1 Catrick is filming an ad for a fast food restaurant's new product. He's excited to share it with you. He's wearing and tie so you know he means business but he also has a sweater vest on so you'll know he's friendly. He's also wearing gloves so he doesn't actually have to touch any food. There's a sign in the background that says "HOME SWEET HOME" which everyone hopes will disguise the fact that they're filming this in an empty conference room. Catrick: I'm taking a break from my busy CEO schedule to show you our new product. Yummy. Panel 2 Catrick is now sitting in front of a TV that says "CAT BURGER" with the Cat Burger mascot in the middle. Catrick: I enjoy consuming product while sipping a loss leader and watching content on the subscription service. Panel 3 Catrick has found himself two more food items from the Cat Burger menu. He's trying his best to keep them from getting too close to his mouth. In one had he has fries and in the other he has "Pistachio Spice" seasonal frozen treat. Does not actually contain pistachio. Catrick: I like to finish my meal by dipping my added value side in a seasonal item. I do this several times a week. Panel 4 Stuart is by the camera and giving Catrick feedback. No one has realized that no one has removed the cap from the camera. August from IT was brought in to see why the camera isn't recording anything. He's just standing there in stunned silence. He will not be getting Cat Burger for dinner. Stuart: GREAT WORK, SIR! Highly relatable.

Cat Burger - Gator Days

09.03.2026 17:01 πŸ‘ 2231 πŸ” 364 πŸ’¬ 29 πŸ“Œ 4

Which, don't get me wrong: I love some poetic bullshit language.

09.03.2026 17:27 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

"Murder" as a collective noun for crows and ravens feels a little useless. Like almost never is somebody going to use the word "murder" in this sense without appending "of crows" to it, and at that point it's not a time saver at all. It's purely florid.

09.03.2026 17:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Honestly, kinda here for it?

09.03.2026 15:32 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

With exactly one (1) traveling companion, with whom to share seats, companionship, and bag watch duty during station business.

09.03.2026 03:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I once took Greyhound from San Jose to Maryland.

What an adventure.

09.03.2026 03:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Bare-to-Back Sucking-and-anal-Sex

09.03.2026 02:42 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

My new startup is for cafes. If anybody sits down at a table before ordering and handing over money, a trap door opens and they fall into the abyss.

09.03.2026 02:09 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0
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08.03.2026 23:56 πŸ‘ 3867 πŸ” 1532 πŸ’¬ 15 πŸ“Œ 70
An alpaca is sitting with sketchbook and art supplies. 
Alpaca: "Today I will draw something NSFW!" 
The alpaca is busy drawing...

An alpaca is sitting with sketchbook and art supplies. Alpaca: "Today I will draw something NSFW!" The alpaca is busy drawing...

Alpaca proudly shows finished sketch.
Alpaca: It's a butt!

Alpaca proudly shows finished sketch. Alpaca: It's a butt!

Mature art

08.03.2026 17:31 πŸ‘ 1503 πŸ” 286 πŸ’¬ 26 πŸ“Œ 3
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Happy international woman's day!

08.03.2026 23:53 πŸ‘ 1335 πŸ” 371 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 1

we need more places where he can exist in public without being expected to buy anything, not fewer

08.03.2026 22:55 πŸ‘ 2000 πŸ” 330 πŸ’¬ 13 πŸ“Œ 0
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Have a space dog woman on this woman's day

08.03.2026 22:36 πŸ‘ 43 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

youtu.be/Rce6HTFBaFg

08.03.2026 19:24 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
a screenshot of the music video Planet of the Bass, it has a man in a white outfit and angel wings, a woman in a robe and a crown, the caption reads "Women are my favorite guy"

a screenshot of the music video Planet of the Bass, it has a man in a white outfit and angel wings, a woman in a robe and a crown, the caption reads "Women are my favorite guy"

happy international women's day to all my international women

08.03.2026 17:03 πŸ‘ 7247 πŸ” 2953 πŸ’¬ 11 πŸ“Œ 9
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never too old :)

06.03.2026 19:08 πŸ‘ 1682 πŸ” 642 πŸ’¬ 9 πŸ“Œ 14

And a laser?

08.03.2026 06:39 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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07.03.2026 22:37 πŸ‘ 13110 πŸ” 4975 πŸ’¬ 86 πŸ“Œ 242
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Baturday
Bat World Sanctuary

07.03.2026 13:16 πŸ‘ 6578 πŸ” 1526 πŸ’¬ 150 πŸ“Œ 369

Adding to this no one is mad at you for having disgust towards whatever you have disgust towards.

There’s *so* much out there I don’t understand or grosses me out in fiction and art. The difference is I know it’s not for me and don’t advocate for isolating/killing people for what they’re into.

06.03.2026 07:53 πŸ‘ 141 πŸ” 79 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

First day. First sale. And since it's Bandcamp Friday, Kim gets to keep the entire $1.50!

To make that much on Spotify, she'd need 500 plays. Except there's a minimum of 1000 plays to even make a cent.

Spotify sucks. Support real musicians @bandcamp.com

07.03.2026 04:40 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

The Bluesky way.

07.03.2026 04:52 πŸ‘ 58 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0