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www.chainedreality.com Indie Author, Stoic/Cynic, Nature Enthusiast and Gamer. A picture paints a thousand words, but a thousand words doesn't always paint a clear picture.
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Got sick of scrolling social media at work during down time due to reality being awful, so I brought a book instead. The book? Empire by Orson Scott Card. The irony is not lost on me.

submitted 65 days ago • 0 comments

Something I used to do while bored at work at the cafe was Keitai Shousetsu style short stories in my feed. Generally 2-3 posts long featuring a goofy alien named Percie, causing havoc with his all-powerful PM machine. He's incredibly snarky and really just wants to make waves in the world.

submitted 76 days ago • 0 comments

I got a new job in a cafe for a local roaster trying to get his legs into the full brick and mortar game. Since accepting I've seen a massive uptick in storylines swirling in my head. I feel more like me working in a cafe and I am coming to accept that.

submitted 76 days ago • 0 comments

My boss at my current job is absolutely nerding about the coffee I bought the other day. She doesn't know I bought it when I went in for an interview, and was offered the job. She'll find out when I leave today when my two week notice shows up in her email.

submitted 79 days ago • 0 comments

Seriously, within a day Blue Sky has flooded my feed with unwanted politics the same way Twitter did. Now it's liberal shit instead republican garbage. I don't want either y'all. I was super excited Bluesky was not that. How can I fix this?

submitted 83 days ago • 0 comments

Ok Bluesky, you're doing the same shit Twitter did and overloading my feed with nothing but politics. I haven't seen a cat or nature pic in hours. Politics will always be there. I didn't come here for that. When I click "Show less like this", more of it is popping up.

submitted 83 days ago • 0 comments

So I am in contact with a local roastery for a Barista position at a new location within walking distance of my apartment. I really should just open a cafe, that dynamic really is in my blood. I miss the shit out of it.

submitted 86 days ago • 0 comments

A friendly reminder this sketch exists to make your day better. youtu.be/WRQIghZydk8?...

submitted 87 days ago • 0 comments

After working in a medical cannabis dispensary in MN for several months, I can tell you right now they don't care about medical patients. Especially now adult-use is around the corner, all of our medical SOP is shifting to be like rec, which creates massive bottlenecks.

submitted 88 days ago • 1 comment

Serious question: Is any of what's happening now spurring thoughts of "Maybe the executive and federal government as a whole shouldn't be so big it can be held hostage by people with an agenda."? I genuinely am curious if anyone is considering this angle from everything going on.

submitted 91 days ago • 0 comments

Oh woe is Hiro! Seriously looks like he took a selfie of himself fainted.

submitted 93 days ago • 0 comments

I need to embrace that coffee is in my blood. And by that I mean yet again I am enticed to work at a cafe and roastery. Sounds like a hell of a lot better time than where I am at now.

submitted 93 days ago • 0 comments

Many of my stories focus on the struggles of the individual, and how culture impacts their lives even if they don't wish to engage with it. Not all cultures are inherently endearing, and many create existential struggles for the individual beyond even what nature demands of us.

submitted 93 days ago • 1 comment

In my experience anyone who expects me to change to be more like them typically ends up not caring even if I do. It's probably why many end up becoming unapologetically apathetic to the plight of others. Not all plights are worth hearing.

submitted 93 days ago • 0 comments

I would like to note how abysmally awful it is that an entire corporate office of salaried people do not worry about their rent or food being paid during slow season, yet hourly workers at the bottom are expected to carry the ENTIRE financial burden of the slow season. Fuck corporate America.

submitted 94 days ago • 1 comment

I miss my big Luna bean y'all. 10 years wasn't enough time. She was 10 before I ever even met her, but she was the only reason we got a second cat(Rey) at all. She was an absolute sweetheart and we will never see another Lunar Duner Tuner bean like her. Love ya Luna <3

submitted 95 days ago • 0 comments

This town has a menace. Wayne's the PI who's gonna take it down. After years of anguish searching for his nemesis, he finally finds it. But at what cost? #shortstory #fiction #indieauthor #booksky #reading #fantasy #noir www.chainedreality.com/shortstories...

submitted 95 days ago • 0 comments

Professor Friday may have traded professions, but he didn't trade his passion for science. His experiments are vital to the human condition! Now he just needs some popcorn so he can work through the night... #shortstory #indieauthor #booksky #fiction www.chainedreality.com/shortstories...

submitted 95 days ago • 0 comments

Reginald Bower is a problem child. High school seems useless when he can learn from anywhere. Why not leave and seek his own knowledge? He knows what he's doing, right? #scifi #shortstory #indieauthor #indie #booksky #reading www.chainedreality.com/shortstories...

submitted 95 days ago • 0 comments

We have up to 50mph wind gusts, St Cloud area roads have been HORRIBLE after snow this year, and I have driving anxiety from a rollover in similar conditions. Just sayin', it's super not a fun day commuting to work around here anymore.

submitted 95 days ago • 0 comments

My wife dug out kitten pics of Rey. My heart still absolutely melts at that kitten face.

submitted 99 days ago • 0 comments

Got out for a hike today. Weird weather, but I took advantage of it. Gorgeous out there!

submitted 101 days ago • 0 comments

With all the banning of books I thought of a pretty great short story plot. It's funny, pertinent, and most importantly of all makes fun of stupid people in a goofy tongue in cheek manner.

submitted 102 days ago • 0 comments

Have an internet to brighten your day.

submitted 102 days ago • 0 comments

Why I don't argue politics with just about anyone anymore.

submitted 102 days ago • 0 comments

Mr.Bumblebeans: I am just concentrating on looking cute today and thinking absolutly nothing.😺 🐾🐈🐈‍⬛🐾 #hedgewatch #sunpuddle #catsofbluesky #cats

submitted 102 days ago • 51 comments

Sometimes I just wanna tell Shareholders to hold a share of my foot in their greedy asses.

submitted 102 days ago • 0 comments

It’s finally time to announce that the very best boy BumbleTus is now ready for adoption. He is still a bit mouthy so older kids are best, and he needs a buddy (either another young kitty or even a friendly dog) to wrestle with (he & JJ are pals if you want two!) Elkton, MD crits4cats.petfinder.com

submitted 104 days ago • 68 comments

I super crazy miss my garden lately. Mark my words, I will have a year-round greenhouse someday!

submitted 105 days ago • 0 comments

I feel like we would all be better off if Trump spent every day in office golfing.

submitted 105 days ago • 0 comments

My beans are the bestest beans that ever did bean.

submitted 105 days ago • 0 comments

Time for a much needed dance

submitted 106 days ago • 139 comments

I find the best way to deap with someone who believes the minimum wage is fine is to remind them we have metrics to show livable wages based on localities and the national average right now including rural is $24/hr with 30% of your income being housing standard.

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submitted 108 days ago • 39 comments

People being surprised big corporations are dropping DEI is baffling to me. Every single one of these companies has worker violations against them for mistreating workers. If it's taken you this long to figure out they're shitty companies, you've not been paying attention.

submitted 107 days ago • 0 comments