County Durham @countydurham.bsky.social News and updates from County Durham, UK - we originally started this service on the bird app in 2012 and now here on Bluesky - Updates from the county include Darlington, Stockton, Consett, Spennymoor, and more
Mari Ness, writer of things @mariness.bsky.social I write things. Occasionally they get published.
Also occasionally on other sites, including marikness.wordpress.com, https://medium.com/@marikness, https://www.patreon.com/mari_ness. Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/mari_ness 
Author C.A.House @archbladecahouse.bsky.social Social Media account to talk about my books, engage with other readers/writers, or share whatever is going on in my writing process.
"Archblade: Legend of the Defiler" is available now! Link provided for purchase:
https://linktr.ee/archbladecahouse
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they/he
two-time award-winning artist of 'THE FOX WHO BECAME A GIRL'
illustrator / zinester / modesigner / educator
๐ฆ๐ฎ witch, tarot reader
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Mercedes Streeter โ๏ธ ๐ณ๏ธโโง๏ธ @mistymotors.net Senior Writer at The Autopian! A lifelong fan of all things that move, with a soft spot for the Smart Fortwo, the Suzuki RE-5, and aviation. Trans and proud! ๐ณ๏ธโโง๏ธ
You're awesome and beautiful, don't let anyone tell you otherwise. ๐ฉท mercedes@theautopian.com
Naomi Rendina @naomirendina.bsky.social PhD from @cwru. Historian of Medicine, Modern US, and birth. Writing on natural birth and the use of induction drugs. Posts are my own.
Rackletang @rackletang.bsky.social AuDHD etc. Everyone gets full human rights without exception or GTFO. Abolish ICE is the bare minimum. Weenie was my sweet jerkface tabby.
Capricorn Iscariot @deaconblues1979.bsky.social He/him. Tarot, rpgs, vinyl, vampires, chaos magic, nature, Southern food, mid-century modern design, 90โs music, 70โs fashion, occult stuff, trans rights ๐ณ๏ธโโง๏ธ, Baltimore. Random Goblin. Llewyn ap Oradein Vreith /|\
Beakon of Hope @darthbek.bsky.social TTRPG nerd, entering my Magic, Witchy era, done with people's shit. She/her, queer, neurospicy.
Scott ๐๐ท free Link defund/abolish 12 Black Lives Matter Menor ๐ @smenor.phd PhD physics/MS microbiology;Black Lives Matter;Land Back;Pro-Abortion;he/they
First Steward: @fairshare.help sweetgrass.garden
๐๐ผAล [ look closer ]
PFP: yt male hiking in desert in sun hat
Banner: display on Beijing โ Chengdu high speed train @ 349km/h
jewelwing audio @jewelwingaudio.bsky.social Long Covid since 2020 & vax injured since 2021; use a Flo-Mask n99, HEPA and far-UV-C to make the basics safe, and otherwise feel lucky to be an introvert at a time when it's the safest way for me to live :) Breast cancer survivor since 2019. ๐ค๐ค๐ ๐ณ๏ธโโง๏ธ
emily fraser ๐ฟ๐โจ @emilyesfraser.bsky.social Former doc filmmaker/cinematographer/teacher, current full-time sick person, occasional poet
Darkest Timeline @darkest-timeline.bsky.social This is definitely the darkest timeline. Chronically online neurodivergent from PDX. Overeducated and opinionated. Lost Canadian.
Drew Scanlon @drewscanlon.bsky.social Producer. Co-host, Shift+F1. Formerly: Digital Eclipse, Cloth Map, Giant Bomb.
https://drewscanlon.com
Jean Ibosh @fedup90611.bsky.social Caregiver to my Intellectually challenged sister. Love the outdoors, animals and murder mystery books ๐โ๏ธ๐ No DMs will block you. ๐ Life-long liberal.
Richard Royster, LPCC @richardroysterlpc.bsky.social ๐ง mental health counselor
๐จ๐ปโ๐ณfoodie
๐ฅพoutdoor lover
๐ธ learner
๐ retired educator
๐ซ Your DM is probably not welcome
#Kentucky
I mute crypto, boob bait, thirst traps, porn, bots, trolls, and MAGA. No DMs.
Alyssa Visscher (she/they) @alyssavisscher.bsky.social Passionate about D&D, TTRPGs, embracing messy middles, faith, and the power of story.
Impressively terrible at small talk.
๐ณ๏ธโ๐ AuDHD โฟ Parent of 4 ๐จ๐ฆ
Fuck GenAI
Freelance writer.
alyssavisscher.com/about-me/
Fiona @fiona0v087.bsky.social A divorced mother living in a Democratic-majority stateโshe remained a Democrat her entire life, until her death. Her interests included hiking, travel, music, and cycling. She enjoyed challenging herself.
Shelby @shelbyelizabeth.bsky.social Wife to the love of my life, Mom to three kiddos, and teacher of littles! ๐๐๐๐ Lover of all things Disney!
Bebe Neuwirth (she/her) @bebeneuwirth.bsky.social Honorary Ziegfeld Girl
Honorary IATSE Local 1
banner ๐ธChristopher Calkins
portrait ๐ธTom Bloom
Dungeons & Possums @dungeonsandpossums.com D&D things, by a fan of stupid trash animals. I want to share positivity and creativity. He/Him. ๐จ๐ฆ๐บ๐ฒ๐ณ๏ธโ๐
www.dungeonsandpossums.com
Avatar by the wonderful Luka Rejec!
Kennedy15854 @asdf65646.bsky.social I've reached 38halfway through life, and it's time to start enjoying it. I love food, travel, life, and making different friends.
LifuX @lifux.bsky.social The cats are in charge, we just document it. ๐ผ
Chaos is our specialty.
Global nonsense headquarters.
Buy Me a Coffee : https://buymeacoffee.com/lifux โ๐พ
Store : www.teepublic.com/user/lifux
geraldmcgrew @geraldmcgrew.bsky.social Socialist who believes we must defeat fascism, that neoliberal capitalism is no longer viable even by capitalist standards, and that we must consolidate green social democracy โ all while building movement strong/large enough to achieve true socialism ASAP
Lulucaliente @lulucaliente.bsky.social Grandmother with a burning hatred for MAGA. Lawyer, SFBay, 49er/Giants/Warriors. Cherokee, still looking to get into some good trouble. Doesnt suffer fools. Degrees in Poli Sci, loves movies, books, art, my dog Annie No DMs, they'll be ignored.
Lunar Rising Quad Dolly @quaddolly.bsky.social 30 something. Indigenous. Reconnecting with my EBCI roots.
Dolly princess of a Kitsune Queen gone far too soon.
DeafBlind quadriplegic and web developer
18+ account
Batsy Cline (she/her) ๐ฆ๐ @batsinthebrittfry.bsky.social Half chester drawers, half ope. I was told I could bring a book. Opinions are solely my own.
Caitlin ๐ ๐ฐ @sickbaycheese.bsky.social she/they โข Disabled โข Soapmaker โข Standard Nerd โข Mom of 3 โข I love: Star Trek | Golden Girls | coffee | cats | gaming | photography | science | documentaries
#IDIC #hEDS #POTS #MCAS #PsA #Migraine #SalicylateSensitivity
Jim Betts @jimxxoo.bsky.social Lifetime dedication to family, friends, dogs and badass cats!!!
Please, no DMโs; I will block!!!
that genehack guy from that dead bird site @extremely.website Assigned John at birth ยท IT service industry worker โข Founder, @hacksalem โข More words at genehack.blog + dementedandsadbut.social โข pronoun.is/he โข I speak only for me. I only Bluesky when my Fedi feed is empty
Danny Lore @weredawgz.blacksky.app The Danny Lore of lycanthropic fame
Awe-inspiringly humble
Writer, nerd, husband to an awesome lady, @ndxmedina.myatproto.social They/them, probably DEI
dannylore @ proton . me
Chris Persky @thegreatpersky.bsky.social Childless Cat Man Pro Science Pro Choice Pro Democracy (The North will rise again!!) I pay for good journalism and give it away. Branded affiliate for vegan fashion accessories. https://www.corkor.com/wwwlinkedincominchrispersky
WILDsound Writing Festival @wildsoundwriting.bsky.social Daily deadlines for poetry, short stories, screenplays, stage plays, and novels.
Links to submit via sites and submittable: www.novelwritingfestival.com
Big Eers @bigeers.bsky.social USN retired Senior Chief. I have no intention of going quietly into that good night. Take me home country roads. Don't start the revolution without me. "government OF THE PEOPLE, BY THE PEOPLE, FOR THE PEOPLE,,,
Ride yer bike @4281r.bsky.social Dad, former analytical chemist, foster parent, now bicycle mechanic, tree hugger, proud vermin. Here to participate in and foster action, expecting that from anyone who follows me. Explain to me what Ive got wrong. No bio/posts/selling stuff/porn=no follow
bodhidave @bodhidave.bsky.social humanistic psychodynamic Buddhist deconstructionist ... and all-round sweet guy
interested in cross-cultural parallels in contemplative practice
.
https://utexas.academia.edu/DavidCollins
[header is the rock garden at Ryลan-ji; avatar is an enso]
Montreal Mike๐จ๐ฆ @mikemontreal.bsky.social ๐ณ๏ธโ๐Buddhist. Vegan. Philosopher, psychologist, and humanist. Podcaster.
CANADIAN๐จ๐ฆ
Host of Maple Drenched Musings Podcast
Everything is here:
http://www.mapledrenchedmusings.ca
Email: maplemusings@icloud.com
Robert Picardo @robertpicardo.bsky.social Actor, collectible, Planetary Society Board Member and AI since the 90s .
Lady Justice | Dominatrix @justicepunishes.bsky.social Dominatrix โข Mature Domme โข Femdom
Strict, powerful, verbally astute. A collector of good boys. I value intention, discretion, and consistency. DMs open for serious enquiries. Edinburgh based
www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/K24QPA3FG665?ref_=wl_share
kenofseattle @kenofseattle.bsky.social Seattle Native, Dad, Outdoorsman, Anti-Fascist, Artist, the Resistance
Phil Doty @phildoty.bsky.social Proactive, Retired Project Manager, ๐๐๐โณ๏ธ, ๐ฆ๐ซDM, Resist Republicans, Pro Choice. Working on getting ready for 2026 midterms, following back Democratic resisters daily. Mtl Canadians, Standโฌ๏ธ2tRump
Emma Mitchell @silverpebble2.bsky.social Sunday Times bestselling author: how nature & craft improve #mentalhealth |
BBC Springwatch | Etsy (silverpebble)| Creative & mental health workshops #AuDHD ๐ณ๏ธโ๐| Agent: Juliet Pickering
Female Feedback Film Festival @femalefilmfestival.bsky.social The FEEDBACK Female Film Festival (FFFF) was created for women filmmakers and screenwriters. The goal is to showcase the best of female talent from around the world.
https://femalefilmfestival.com/
https://filmfreeway.com/FEEDBACKFemaleFilmFestivalFFFF
@eveysue.bsky.social @eveysue.bsky.social #Woke Retired CRNA, Desert Storm Army Vet, proud Democrat #NoKings #Resist #UkraineStrong ๐บ๐ฆ #BlackVotesMatter ๐ ๐ #ProChoice ๐#LGBTQEqualRights / #BLM No DMโs
Em. โก @emilycatewrites.bsky.social 20s. Writer. Vegan. Medically complex. @ me for a free pet pic. โข
Sarah Nicolas @sarahnfisk.bsky.social Literary Agent. YA Author as Sarah Nicolas. Queries Qualms & Quirks host. Disability in Publishing Board. ๐๐ค๐๐ค linktr.ee/presidentsarah
Kelsey, Segrentarri of Caโat Data and Birb Mail @kelskels06.bsky.social Mom of 2, Cat Mom of 3, Cornhusker, Democrat, Keeper of @Gonzo.bsky.social โs Stats. Reports directly to Sandor.
Linda @malialei.bsky.social Forwarded views are not my own. I pay attention to world politics and remain skeptical of simplified stories.
@vet-ingenting.bsky.social @vet-ingenting.bsky.social 
Thad @tyranicus.net Sci-Fi Fan, Tech Enthusiast, Cat Lover, LEGO Addict, Autistic. Watches a lot of movies. Never stops talking about Star Trek.
Cohost of @idicpodcast.bsky.social and @licencetospiel.com
He/Him
https://www.tyranicus.net/
yeehaw poems ๐ฑ @yeehawpoems.bsky.social Host of #Cassiopeian | #odd
Let's be kind to each other ๐
Media tab for my poems
Uncover the secrets of life:
https://thoughtbutterfliesblog.wordpress.com/cassiopeia/
Find your next inspiration:
https://ko-fi.com/thoughtbutterflies
Professionally Nosy @professionallynosy.bsky.social Librarian/Archivist, knitter, possibly 2 kids in a trench coat. She/her. New York
Flashes @ profeshnosy.bsky.social
Waterrain @waterrain.bsky.social On ao3 my UN is Waterrain. On scribblehub my UN is Waterrain. I am adult autistic lady born in 1991. I am only attracted to ladies ๐ณ๏ธโ๐ Danmei Mini Dolls โฅ๏ธโจ
Martti Nelson, Lady Author @martti.bsky.social Wokemaxxing Harpy Feminist ๐ | I write funny books for misbehaving women: ATTACK OF THE ROM-COM & LYSSA STRATA + @mcsweeneys @BelladonnaComedy @slackjaw | She/Hers | marttinelson.com
Alex Jungroth @alexjungroth.bsky.social I'm a programmer. I also like drawing and writing. I'm a trans woman. she/her ๐ณ๏ธโโง๏ธ
Erin @chandlerin.bsky.social Lover of stories, shieldmaiden of media literacy, medieval lit PhD, lifelong nerd, she/her
Dr. Cosmopolitan โ๏ธโฎ๏ธ๐งฃ๐ ๐ณ๏ธโ๐ @hotdiggitydr.bsky.social Higher Ed | Believer in democracy, anti-fascism, and karma | Swiftie | ROC, NY | Feminist | Ally | Pro-choice | BLM
Dee Lomas @deelomas.bsky.social A carefully curated account of political and humorous shite. Prone to outbursts about Brexit and Tory corruption
March @maalchen.bsky.social Chaotic Neutral queer crone-in-the-making with wordy aspirations. Inordinately fond of social interaction on uncertain terms. Not to be excessively relied uponst. They/them(/she/her).
S. J. Tucker Music @sjtuckermusic.bsky.social Witchy HopePunk MythPunk singer, Delta born, raised by Peacocks, radicalized to relentless whimsy & unconditional hope by Muppets. she,her. AKA Bard Mom, Firebirdโs Child, or Sooj. ๐๐๐ Linktr.ee/SJTuckerMusic #WitchSky #MusicSky
Helli on Wheels @antigrinch.bsky.social Ugly Dog, est 2019
Couch Musher
Queer
Neurodivergent
Seattle area
Chronically online
A genuine Debbie Downer
Professional wearer of the Wrong in the Chat Hat.
Everyone deserves their favorite soup
https://youtu.be/sIL3ex5h5Xs
Michelle @michelleroy78.bsky.social ๐ณ๏ธโโง๏ธ I'm a woman with flair. She/Her ๐ณ๏ธโโง๏ธ
Snarky Asshole Extraordinaire.
Lifelong liberal Democrat, Despises MAGA and Trump
Master chef and Exceptional Casserole Maker. (not really)
Love to read and make people smile. (really)
#transgender #bluewave
SparkyLanders @sparkyl.bsky.social Crier for The High Council of the Galaxy
Genuine antique computer geek since 1982
We/They? โค๏ธMy WifeyBae
On the spectrum โ ADHD
My muse-'Meridith'
Steampunk & Trains
3D Art for fun
Science & Music
๐ทNo moseying or sashaying
Matriarchy Now @matriarchy.now Absolutely done listening to old white men. Here to remind you of your power. Amplify women's voices. Abolish gender norms. Protect the vulnerable. Build an equitable world. ๐ณ๏ธโ๐๐ณ๏ธโโง๏ธ #MatriarchyNow โข #AskTheAunties โข http://join.matriarchy.now
@groguharlanellison.bsky.social @groguharlanellison.bsky.social 
A Moveable Feed @amoveablefeed.bsky.social Blunt, funny takes on todayโs biggest stories from a recovering DC insider. One sharp email a day so you actually understand the news. Subscribe โ https://buttondown.com/amoveablefeed
Dr. Dandelion @gardengirl13.bsky.social Plant lover, Animal lover, hate hater. No DMโs
fakeconsultant @fakeconsultant.bsky.social "If being a twat was a TV show, trump would be the boxed set."
-Nate White
Patricia Cunningham @pattyshea.bsky.social โญ๏ธPro-humanity in all manifestations
โญ๏ธWe are all connected. Lifting one lifts all
โญ๏ธ I stand with Ukraine ๐บ๐ฆ
#INFJ
Matthew 10:26
Mark 4:22
Luke 8:17
๐ฅ REI IS UNION BUSTING!!! ๐ฅ
๐ซ DM ๐ซ Crypto๐ซ GoFundme
Tiger Seeker @unhingedthot.bsky.social Sometimes Senryu
Sometimes solo void screaming
Sans speaking strangers
Bodhi420 @bodhi420.bsky.social MA in Cultural Studies and Critical Theory
MS in Medical Cannabis Science, Therapeutics, and Business
Reality Winner @reazlepuff.bsky.social Veteran, dog mom, criminal. Feet pictures: $reezlie
My book: https://www.spiegelandgrau.com/i-am-not-your-enemy
Josiah Hawthorne @josiahhawthorne.bsky.social I'm not Young, Restless, or Reformed -- I'm Old, Exhausted, and (Ana)baptist. Half Took, Half Baggins. #ADHD. He/him.
George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social Author of funny books, cultural omnivore. I like tea and cats, not necessarily in that order. I inhale deeply when first stepping in to bookshops and libraries. ๐
https://linktr.ee/Georgepenney
Anne O'Brien @anneobrienauthor.bsky.social Writer of historical novels celebrating often invisible and silent medieval women who deserve a face and a voice.
Sunday Times Best Seller
New Novel for February 2025: The Queen and the Countess
Neal Peart's successor: apparently not! @gsceagle.bsky.social Very crestfallen that Geddy and Alex didn't ask me to take Neal's place but still traveling to Toronto in '26 to see them!
Terry Farrell @4terryfarrell.bsky.social Mom. BFF to Wily and Betty. Actor. Happy to be home.
@tawnynewsome.bsky.social @tawnynewsome.bsky.social 
Just Another Mike @mwmarshall.bsky.social America is now a crime scene. Preserve the evidence.
Gen X and Florida born and raised.
Je Czaja @jeczaja.bsky.social Radically curious, interested in other human beings. Award winning artist, Masters in Metaphysics, Retired charity Director, don't chat (too many scammers, I follow back. :) My favorite character is Bugs Bunny.
Nessa + Macie Doodle @doodlenessa.bsky.social 2 crazy Doodles. Love sarcasm. Our mom makes sugar cookies. #DogsOfBlueSky 
Christine Kinser @ckinser.bsky.social Retired speechwriter. Never thought when I was 12 & marched against the Vietnam War, this country would end up here. Redoubling the fight
#NoKillNYC - our โshelterโ system is killing thousands of healthy adoptable pets @nyshelterreform.bsky.social
๐ซDMs
Chris @currentlysleeping.bsky.social she/her
fuck ice, the police, and the whole carceral system (and also gen AI)
sometimes fostering kittens with ringworm
Jason Stealth #FBPE #ProEU @jasonstealth.bsky.social โค๏ธ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐ง๐๐ฅ. "You must be the change you wish to see in the world".
๐ฝ๐ก๐ค๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ฎ ๐๐ง๐๐ฉ๐ ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ก ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ค๐ช๐๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ฃ๐จ๐๐ ๐คฃ
Zonie Maloney @katehydeut.bsky.social 4 Corners resident:AZ,CO,NM,UT
MATESOL : Teacher, Teacher Trainer , Translator
MENA + Latin America
USSD English Language Fellow:
Colombia,Venezuela
RPCV๐ต๐ญ
๐ฆ๐ช๐ฎ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ฆ๐ง๐ฎ๐ช๐จ๐ฌ๐น๐จ๐ท
Se habla espaรฑol
๐ช๐ธ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ป๐ช๐จ๐ด๐ต๐ธ
If youโre not part of
the solution,
youโre part of the problem.
Sister Stone (Unshackled) @stonecircle.bsky.social Sister of the Great Lakes, Daughter of Democracy. Democrat by nature here for political discourse. #Michigan
Melissa Rea Author ๐๐๐ @melrea.bsky.social Four novels written. Fun sexy novels about strong women. https://www.amazon.com/stores/Melissa-Rea/author/B018EE5T5Y?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true / @iquitcigs.bsky.social @jesspiperfanpage.bsky.social Team Site StL Mo ๐ญ
Amy ๐พ @amythehobbitplays.bsky.social She/They ๐ค๐ฉถ๐ค๐ ๐ฌ๐ง | Lvl 30 gamer on YT/Twitch ๐ฎ | NO DMS โ | Socials: https://amythehobbit.carrd.co
Currently:
๐บ/๐ฌ Dragon Ball Z: Coolerโs Revenge
๐ฎ Date Everything
๐ My Effinโ Life: From Holocaust Roots to Rock and Roll Stardom
Chris Johnson @cxj.bsky.social Writer, mental explorer, internet pioneer. Struggles not to give up. Non-average guy of European ancestry. Provides useful data and insight on occasion. Snarky but caring. Reposts are not endorsements. #CovidCautious
Pulp Philosophy @jrfanboy.bsky.social Chairman, American Society of Interminable Jackasses
theoppositeofbatman @oppositeofbatman.bsky.social Cement guy, occasional concrete fella, DC statehood always
In your walls, decarbonizing your industry
John Fogerty @johnfogerty.com 'Legacy: the Creedence Clearwater Revival Years' Out Now
IMTHINKINGSIDEWAYS @imthinkingsideways.bsky.social ๐บ๐ธ Dispatches from America's 2nd term
COMMENTS TO AMERICA
Written live beside the news
One Minute dispatches
Image & consequence
Published daily
โ๏ธ One voice
๐ One image
โโ ๐ One moment at a time
SavRTruthTiger ๐๐๐๐๐ @michaeljjohnson.bsky.social ๐Kindness = apex of wisdom๐
Trump didnโt win. Propaganda (lies) did:
โThe rotten apple = DELICIOUS!โ
Fox, Elon, Rogan & friends poison our democracyโ ๏ธ
Outlaw Fraudulent News!
โค๏ธ๐๐ ๐บ๐ฆ๐ฆAnimalsโค๏ธ
#BlueCrew #BLM #RESIST #TruthWarriors
โ๏ธScientist Engineer๐ก
Steven Goldsmith ๐ฆ @stevengoldsmith.bsky.social Character is who you are when no one is looking ๐
When you kick a hornetsโ nest, itโs the hornets that decide when itโs over
@jtshootin.bsky.social @jtshootin.bsky.social 
@design3.bsky.social @design3.bsky.social 
Sueรฑo Sereno @suenosereno.bsky.social ๐ Sueรฑo Sereno | Naturaleza, lluvia y mรบsica para dormir profundamente. #Espaรฑa https://www.youtube.com/@SuenoSereno.youtube
Walter Alvarez @walter2864.bsky.social Middle aged Australian (Uruguay born) white male AGAINST all forms of bigotry. Dog lover, SciFi geek, home chef/baker, guitar player. Husband to amazing wife, proud parent of PhD environmental Scientist daughter ๐บ