Anna Merlan

Dr Matt L Tompkins @mattltompkins.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 02, 2024 at 18:31 UTC

SoMA Newsletter July 2024: Deadlines for Conference Abstracts, New Interview Series, & Two New Stories
HT @annamerlan.bsky.social @magictony.bsky.social
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Anna Merlan @annamerlan.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 01, 2024 at 17:46 UTC

INTERESTING

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Anna Merlan @annamerlan.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 01, 2024 at 16:45 UTC

Lmao

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Anna Merlan @annamerlan.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 01, 2024 at 16:29 UTC

Wowwww

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Anna Merlan @annamerlan.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 01, 2024 at 16:29 UTC

Yes!! Definitely lock your car at the ABQ one and you’re all set 😅

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Anna Merlan @annamerlan.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 01, 2024 at 16:28 UTC

Cartoon art museum!! That sounds fun in itself

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Anna Merlan @annamerlan.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 01, 2024 at 16:25 UTC

It’s gotten a LITTLE worse over time in terms of pricing but it’s still the best one by FAR, especially the locations in Albuquerque and Flagstaff

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Anna Merlan @annamerlan.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 01, 2024 at 16:23 UTC

Allow me to quietly brag here that I found my wedding dress for $7 at a Savers in Albuquerque several years ago, and have realized, oh yes that’s what this crazy nice dress is for, actually

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Anna Merlan @annamerlan.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 01, 2024 at 16:21 UTC

Yeah I think our absolute mutual unwillingness to go into debt is a factor here (and also a good sign that we’re well-matched lol)

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Anna Merlan @annamerlan.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 01, 2024 at 16:19 UTC

We’re figuring it out! But man, it’s wild

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Anna Merlan @annamerlan.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 01, 2024 at 16:19 UTC

Anyway I hope everyone enjoys the tamales and helping us move chairs because that’s the vibe

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Anna Merlan @annamerlan.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 01, 2024 at 16:18 UTC

I’m not mad! I’m impressed! How did you (your parents) do that!

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Anna Merlan @annamerlan.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 01, 2024 at 16:18 UTC

Planning a wedding: for when you want to really, truly understand that so many people you know are so much richer than you thought possible

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Anna Merlan @annamerlan.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 30, 2024 at 23:51 UTC

He said Gretchen Whitmer!

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Anna Merlan @annamerlan.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 30, 2024 at 21:15 UTC

76 this year

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Anna Merlan @annamerlan.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 30, 2024 at 21:15 UTC

The number of defensive responses to this… Bluesky indeed has the juice

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Anna Merlan @annamerlan.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 30, 2024 at 19:58 UTC

My aging family member who’s never said a harsh word about Joe Biden in his life called the White House to tell him to quit. “He stood there like a corpse. I was fuming.” They’ve lost the boomers

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Anna Merlan @annamerlan.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 29, 2024 at 23:21 UTC

That’s excellent

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Anna Merlan @annamerlan.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 29, 2024 at 23:20 UTC

Thank you!

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Anna Merlan @annamerlan.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 29, 2024 at 19:37 UTC

All while having me— the nosiest person on earth— somehow not notice!

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Anna Merlan @annamerlan.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 29, 2024 at 19:35 UTC

I KNOW right

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Anna Merlan @annamerlan.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 29, 2024 at 19:16 UTC

This was good

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Anna Merlan @annamerlan.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 29, 2024 at 19:09 UTC

Men on Twitter have often told me what an unlovable shrew I am, and while this is objectively true, there’s one person who doesn’t feel that way, and he’s very good at doing online consumer research to boot. Thank god lol

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Anna Merlan @annamerlan.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 29, 2024 at 19:03 UTC

This poor man trying to understand what Shark attachments to get me without giving the game away

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Anna Merlan @annamerlan.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 29, 2024 at 19:01 UTC

My bald, non-jewelry-wearing partner did a lot of research to get me a surprise engagement ring and then a surprise fancy hair tool for my birthday, and boy are his targeted ads FUCKED up now

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Anna Merlan @annamerlan.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 28, 2024 at 12:39 UTC

TODAY: join us in defending the Internet Archive and protecting libraries!! An important appellate hearing is happening this morning, which you can read all about at the link below. And if you’re in New York and you spot our wheatpaste, please snap a photo and share. www.battleforlibraries.com

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Anna Merlan @annamerlan.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 28, 2024 at 02:25 UTC

Mmmmm I wonder

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Anna Merlan @annamerlan.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 28, 2024 at 02:15 UTC

I’m quite honestly wondering if Biden has Covid.

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Anna Merlan @annamerlan.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 28, 2024 at 01:48 UTC

“The morals of an ally cat” is instant meme material tho

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Anna Merlan @annamerlan.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 28, 2024 at 01:48 UTC

Boy this is really fucking bad

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Anna Merlan @annamerlan.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 27, 2024 at 19:02 UTC

Do NOT text him just because of his gigantic salt crystals!!!

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Anna Merlan @annamerlan.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 27, 2024 at 18:51 UTC

I ran into your ex, he looks awful

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Anna Merlan @annamerlan.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 27, 2024 at 18:15 UTC

If you’re ever on some “my man my man my man” shit, and shouldn’t be, may someone check you on it

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Anna Merlan @annamerlan.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 27, 2024 at 18:15 UTC

A source was once describing a woman to me who was hotly defending her partner against some bad, very likely true allegations. The source described this woman as “On some ‘my man, my man, my man’ shit.” Which has now of course entered my lexicon

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Anna Merlan @annamerlan.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 27, 2024 at 01:06 UTC

Crazy. I’m sorry that happened!

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Anna Merlan @annamerlan.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 26, 2024 at 19:33 UTC

Aren’t you just getting a face-full all day long. How can this be workable

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Anna Merlan @annamerlan.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 26, 2024 at 19:27 UTC

Pharmacists and medical staff who don’t wear masks…. Why. What’s the thinking there

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Anna Merlan @annamerlan.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 25, 2024 at 17:08 UTC

I do love a map! And as a nervous flyer I love seeing our elevation because it helps show that even with bumps you’re not moving very much

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