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Myra Faye Turner

@myrafayeturner.bsky.social

Children’s book author | Lover of coffee and naps | #kidlit |Highlights 2025 SCBWI Impact Fund Scholarship Recipient| Member #SCBWI

created April 4, 2025

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I'm outside, outside this morning! It's nice outchea. #Nolasky

Mocha granita from PJ's Coffee on a blue picnic table.
3/9/2025, 3:13:31 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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"Influencer"🤨 That dude is a menace. And accosting Royce in church was nasty work. #nolasky

3/9/2025, 3:05:23 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Klaus

3/9/2025, 3:14:13 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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The energy I bring to Bluesky

3/9/2025, 3:05:11 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I got it, rolled my eyes, then responded STOP to unsubscribe.

3/9/2025, 2:54:04 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Megan Braden-Perry🌸 (@meganbradenperry.com) reposted

Hey! I don't be on here lol. Anyway! Two things: My debut @washingtonpost.com story, about Bayou Classic and HBCUs in general was in PRINT SUNDAY! wapo.st/4fSubVm Also the 501(c)(3) paperwork for my nonprofit newspaper, The New Orleans East Sunshine Weekly, was approved!

2/9/2025, 11:06:38 PM | 8 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Myra Faye Turner (@myrafayeturner.bsky.social) reply parent

I'm not sure why they're having overflow problems at lunch. Students can walk to the UC at UNO or leave campus for lunch as long as parents sign a permission slip. I can't remember if freshman can leave but I know upper grades can. My son & his friends would walk to Burger King, Wendy's, Popeyes.

3/9/2025, 2:21:03 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Myra Faye Turner (@myrafayeturner.bsky.social) reply parent

The title is Lewis and Clark Reach the West. This is the Bookshop.org pre-order link. bookshop.org/p/books/lewi...

3/9/2025, 1:37:24 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I'm so goofy, I forgot I had a book come out this quarter! #KidLitChat bsky.app/profile/myra...

3/9/2025, 1:29:39 AM | 9 2 | View on Bluesky | view

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I took a little summer break but now I'm back at work. I'm working on a sci-fi graphic novel that's part of a classroom set [grade 6 ; astronomy unit]. I have never written sci-fi before but I'm super excited! Next up: I have a graphic novel about Lewis & Clark coming out in Jan. #KidLitChat

3/9/2025, 1:23:22 AM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Myra Faye Turner (@myrafayeturner.bsky.social) reply parent

This has been a problem for awhile. My son graduated from Franklin in 2019. During his junior & senior year they used UNO's education buidiing for some classes & finals.

3/9/2025, 1:13:19 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Marta Jewson (@martajewson.bsky.social) reposted

I'm writing about therapeutic hypothermia. After a traumatic birth, this 72-hour treatment lowers the infant's core body temperature to slow/stop potential brain injury. Interested in talking to any parents/families who've gone through this.

2/9/2025, 8:57:33 PM | 4 5 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Myra Faye Turner (@myrafayeturner.bsky.social) reply parent

yeah, they got married last year

2/9/2025, 8:07:29 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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congrats (i guess) but why is he laughing like that?

2/9/2025, 8:05:45 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Myra Faye Turner (@myrafayeturner.bsky.social) reply parent

Nah, they divorced ages ago. He's been married to Faith since 2020. By the way, his fee to sing at wedding is $25,000-$39,999. 😎🍾😇

2/9/2025, 7:54:07 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Myra Faye Turner (@myrafayeturner.bsky.social) reply parent

She's married to Kenny Lattimore, if I'm not mistaken.

2/9/2025, 7:18:43 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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This reminds me, one time I cussed her out on twitter. I lowkey forgot all about that! I was a huge fan of her work but she went off the deep end and I was forced to tell her to shut the fuck up. [Well, not forced to, let's be honest.]

2/9/2025, 7:13:56 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Yeah, I have never understood her appeal. She's mediocre at best. (shrug)

2/9/2025, 5:23:04 PM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Myra Faye Turner (@myrafayeturner.bsky.social) reply parent

I definitely yell out random song lyrics all day, every day😜

2/9/2025, 5:14:20 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Myra Faye Turner (@myrafayeturner.bsky.social)

this

2/9/2025, 4:53:07 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Myra Faye Turner (@myrafayeturner.bsky.social) reply parent

Relax, Tom's not our enemy.

2/9/2025, 4:52:14 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Myra Faye Turner (@myrafayeturner.bsky.social) reply parent

shut the fuck up

2/9/2025, 2:55:18 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Myra Faye Turner (@myrafayeturner.bsky.social) reply parent

He's a condescending, pompous, racist asshole.

2/9/2025, 2:52:52 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Myra Faye Turner (@myrafayeturner.bsky.social)

black knit hot chocolate cinnamon roll apple picking

2/9/2025, 2:05:32 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Myra Faye Turner (@myrafayeturner.bsky.social) reply parent

I see he's one of those folks who likes his own posts.

2/9/2025, 1:36:44 AM | 7 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Myra Faye Turner (@myrafayeturner.bsky.social)

i like candy corn so maybe

1/9/2025, 11:36:48 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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nope

1/9/2025, 7:07:20 PM | 1 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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1/9/2025, 3:17:51 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Good. I hope his pain is intense and unbearable.

1/9/2025, 2:59:10 PM | 6 2 | View on Bluesky | view

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why i oughta

1/9/2025, 2:17:30 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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bring back? i never stopped

1/9/2025, 3:16:26 AM | 5 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Myra Faye Turner (@myrafayeturner.bsky.social)

Rachel Dolezal looking ass.

1/9/2025, 3:11:57 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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⬇️

1/9/2025, 1:57:48 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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He reminds me of Keenen Ivory Wayans in that second picture.

1/9/2025, 12:56:36 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I do not care about Doug, Joey, or Vanessa. However, if this man [Doug] don't leave HeauxNessa after finding her about to bump uglies with Joey. . . #BeyondTheGates

1/9/2025, 12:53:45 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I think most of us don't care, especially since this means we will most likely have to look at Ashley's goofy face.

1/9/2025, 12:48:54 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Myra Faye Turner (@myrafayeturner.bsky.social) reply parent

It takes forever for a new season to drop. TBH, I lose interest between seasons.

1/9/2025, 12:12:52 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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oh it's back finally?

31/8/2025, 11:50:22 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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She didn't know she was pregnant.

31/8/2025, 9:38:05 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Myra Faye Turner (@myrafayeturner.bsky.social)

Imma melt some sharp cheddar cheese in it. Then scramble an egg (adding more cheese to the egg) and plop it on top!

31/8/2025, 8:46:17 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Myra Faye Turner (@myrafayeturner.bsky.social)

Jay-Z Kendrick 2Pac Eve Missy Elliott

31/8/2025, 7:25:50 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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yum, put one on the side for me

31/8/2025, 6:36:18 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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the person yelling "stupid motherfucker" is sending me😜

31/8/2025, 5:36:56 PM | 4 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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31/8/2025, 4:26:37 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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hard pass

31/8/2025, 4:07:01 AM | 1 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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what a horrible time to have eyes

31/8/2025, 2:25:41 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Myra Faye Turner (@myrafayeturner.bsky.social) reply parent

And now you have, so beat it jackass.

31/8/2025, 2:22:15 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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cool

31/8/2025, 12:32:59 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Myra Faye Turner (@myrafayeturner.bsky.social)

Ah man, Alabama lost to that other team. Bummer.

31/8/2025, 12:00:59 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Myra Faye Turner (@myrafayeturner.bsky.social) reply parent

those block lists are stupid as hell, created by lonely little trolls

30/8/2025, 11:56:46 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Myra Faye Turner (@myrafayeturner.bsky.social)

I shrug when someone blocks me. I'm an acquired taste, so I do not care if I'm not your cup of tea. If I had to guess, I would say the people who block me are mainly white people who dislike when I post about racist white folks (if it don't apply, scroll on by OR people who don't like profanity.

30/8/2025, 11:39:07 PM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Myra Faye Turner (@myrafayeturner.bsky.social)

99% of the time I say tennis shoes

30/8/2025, 11:26:10 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Whenever someone mentions Rick Springfield I automatically think of General Hospital and not his music career. Suddenly, I feel old as hell.😜

30/8/2025, 10:47:05 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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let that man play his flute and enjoy his royalties in peace

30/8/2025, 10:39:30 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Under Pressure

30/8/2025, 10:22:30 PM | 3 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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Roc Boys open.spotify.com/track/7qTHHJ...

30/8/2025, 7:15:33 PM | 1 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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What the SpottieOttieDopaliscious is going on here?

30/8/2025, 6:46:43 PM | 3 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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Nope. Listen, I hate when I'm in Winn Dixie and the little robot thingy is running around all willy-nilly cleaning the floors.

30/8/2025, 6:41:20 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Kendrick playing a crackhead on Power. For someone who doesn't do drugs, his portrayal was spot on.

30/8/2025, 6:32:09 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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he's a lying ass boring troll who enjoys having Black folks yell at him

30/8/2025, 5:31:54 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Myra Faye Turner (@myrafayeturner.bsky.social) reply parent

Yikes. Well, we know he's a horrible doctor, at least to Black women. Double yikes.

30/8/2025, 5:13:11 PM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Myra Faye Turner (@myrafayeturner.bsky.social) reply parent

Ah good times! I shopped at Canal Villere on Canal & Carrollton when I first moved to New Orleans in the 80s until they closed.

30/8/2025, 5:08:39 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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My bill's about the same but I know some folks have complained about higher bills since the switch.

30/8/2025, 5:05:58 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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do better

30/8/2025, 5:02:50 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Ah, " corporate shills ". Yawn

30/8/2025, 4:34:33 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I don't think. There, I fixed it for you.

30/8/2025, 4:15:05 PM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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eyeroll

30/8/2025, 4:10:51 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I'm so sorry, Jay💔

30/8/2025, 4:10:10 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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To quote Kendrick "we gon' be alright".

30/8/2025, 4:07:57 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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It literally IS about race & racist white folks voting against their own interests in every single election. White supremacy ideology is why we're here. Period Black folks aren't going to fix this clusterfuck. We have NO power in this country. Our focus is on protecting OUR community.

30/8/2025, 4:07:57 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I know I would have been.

30/8/2025, 3:00:05 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Step off, Thomas.

30/8/2025, 2:57:45 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Which instrument do you play?

30/8/2025, 1:16:31 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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damn

30/8/2025, 12:34:58 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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You should be ashamed, Michael.

30/8/2025, 12:33:34 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Myra Faye Turner (@myrafayeturner.bsky.social) reply parent

Thanks. They still need to work on the storylines.

30/8/2025, 12:29:02 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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pork chop, goat cheese mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus

30/8/2025, 12:20:20 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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How dare you forget Mr. Funches!

30/8/2025, 12:07:14 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Protect your peace at all times.

30/8/2025, 12:06:20 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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What happened to the "powerful and prestigious multi-generational family that is the very definition of Black royalty" they promised us? Ok, rant over. #BeyondTheGates

30/8/2025, 12:05:37 AM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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It's looking more & more like they WANT the show to fail. From pushing boring-ass vanilla latte Ashley down our throats, white savior Joey & KKKenny & the rest of the poorly-written storylines, who exactly is this show for? #BeyondTheGates

30/8/2025, 12:05:37 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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CBS is definitely on some bullshit. None of the other soaps are taking a break. What was the point of renewing #BTG for a second season? #BeyondTheGates

30/8/2025, 12:05:37 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I'll start yawning right in your face. Don't even play with me. Take your boring ass over there somewhere.

29/8/2025, 11:38:33 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I can get over stuff in 3.5 seconds. 🙃

29/8/2025, 11:36:52 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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This is one time when overcooking (so it's dry) is okay. Also, day-old cornbread works because it will most likely dry out a little.

29/8/2025, 11:20:06 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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yup, i get bored easily with people, places, and things

29/8/2025, 11:18:16 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Yeah. Plain white AND assorted flavors. Whole milk, skim milk, 2% milk, buttermilk, Kefir milk, chocolate milk, strawberry milk, almond milk. You name it!

29/8/2025, 10:52:44 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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i hate these dumb, weird bastards

29/8/2025, 10:37:56 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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me too until i saw the text message

29/8/2025, 9:58:18 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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ABC

29/8/2025, 9:55:27 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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this open.spotify.com/album/29naw9...

29/8/2025, 9:33:46 PM | 1 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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My son's first Black male teacher was his band teacher in 4th grade. That was it until high school.

29/8/2025, 9:18:52 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Basically, it's a mix of crumbled cornbread w/sauteed veggies like onions, celery, flavored w/chicken or turkey broth, herbs [sage, thyme, etc.], then baked in the oven. In my family we add chopped chicken gizzards to the mix. I'm a good cook BUT my sister makes THEE best dressing I've ever had!

29/8/2025, 9:05:18 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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There are different variations, w/recipes handed down from generation to generation. So, Black folks are most likely to make their dressing the same way their granny & mama made it.

29/8/2025, 9:05:18 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Per this little text message from NOLAREADY : "inmate mistakenly released in July has been returned to custody." #NolaSky

29/8/2025, 8:50:42 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Bummer. At least do something. Grab the knife, shove that cake in her face, something. Of course the chain is the obvious weapon of choice.

29/8/2025, 7:05:10 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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They need to lock their doors on this show! But, I'm dying laughing at Silk Press telling Nicole to get out. She should have waited until everything was settled first. Again, I need her to learn how to move in silence like a real villain. Ok, that's a wrap. #BeyondTheGates

29/8/2025, 7:02:55 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Whew! At least we won't have to see Ashley or Derek's goofy face for a week. AND no screentime today. Yay! #BeyondTheGates

29/8/2025, 6:53:10 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Eloping? Ma'am, you kidnapped me! #BeyondTheGates

29/8/2025, 6:50:32 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I had to mute Nicole & Martin. This grown-ass manchild is pissing me off. #BeyondTheGates

29/8/2025, 6:49:00 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view