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SurReal McCoy @surrealmccoy.bsky.social She/her. Trans rights are human rights. Retired(ish) roller derby zeeb. Mostly harmless. 
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Angie K @akunschmann.bsky.social Roller derby chick, Norse Pagan Witch, lover of the outdoors, cat mom, knitter, painter, and always looking for a new adventure.
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Dr. Glaucomflecken @glaucomflecken.bsky.social Ophthalmologist. Comedian. Speaker. Jonathan.
Nicole Davisson @nic-davisson.bsky.social Meezer mom 🐈⬛(siamese cats),PhD student at the U of U, small business owner w/ my kiddo refabulizing furniture with delovely art🎨, democratic socialist, feminist, late bloomer🪷🏳️🌈yacht rock lover⛵️🌊teatime keeper🫖 www.lavienouveaudecorshoppe.com
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