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Dec 29, 2021 • 6 tweets • 2 min read • Read on X
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If you were wondering which picture of Krissy that I took this year was my favorite, it was this one. If you were not wondering, it was still this one. My preference for it exists independent of you and any wonderings you might or might not have, sorry. It's Krissy, on the day before her birthday.
This is my favorite picture of myself in 2021, I have to admit. I did not take it, however. It was taken by Olav Rokne. Me in my elf costume.
Here's one I like for Athena. Athena, looking glamorous.
And also, the Charliest of all the Charlie photos of 2022. Mid pounce!
I MEANT 2021 AND YOU KNOW IT STOP WITH THE FUTURE PHOTOS SNARK
And of course the cats. Spice!Zeus!Smudge!Sugar!

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Well, fuck, guess I'll never be allowed to talk to Texas kids either. Ain't that some shit.

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1. So, a thread on where I am with Twitter right now, and how, at the moment, I'm going to be using it. Don't worry, there's a cat picture at the end of it.
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THREAD: I've had people ask, given the general ridiculousness, mercuriality and fascist-friendly demeanor of Twitter's current owner, if I intend to stick around. So, here's the current state of my thinking, and why, for now, the answer is yes.
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1. Because I think it'll be fun, I'm going to do a daily advent-like calendar of AI images made from Christmas-themed text prompts, and make it into a thread. Also, to support actual artists and the impact their art can have, I have donated to @RxArtInc:

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rxart.net/support/projec… Some of the art RxArt has commissioned from artists, to live
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