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–Seen anything interesting? –I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhäuser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die. – – –No sign of the hawfinch then?

Right. Transphobic asshats have got a petition to repeal the GRA to over 10,000 signatures. Fuck that. Let's get this one higher: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...

This data is way too limited but this could be a cure for pancreatic cancer. How can we know if it is? And if it is, how can we access it? By funding scientific research. And with health agencies that can review data to ensure safety & efficacy, approve new treatments, & make sure they are covered.

1/ Can you help monitor raptors & Ravens in Wales? Cudyll Cymru is a new #CitizenScience project that asks volunteers to choose a survey patch & record key species. Sign up to survey in your local area via our website. ➡️ www.bto.org/CudyllCymru #Ornithology #birdingWales

Are you lucky enough to live in beautiful Wales? How about helping to monitor raptors? You can even use my animated Welsh raptor guide to help you identify each bird!

What’s that ‘tchick tchick’ call? If you’ve watched my latest animated bird guide you’ll be able to tell me without using any apps!

"you want triangles or rectangles for your sandwich?" "Either is fine" Narrator: it was not fine

I was talking to a good friend earlier today who I won't name because I haven't asked their permission. They made a point of buying something from as many stalls as they were able at a zine fair. They did what they could. That's the key. Do what you can. That's all.

"you want triangles or rectangles for your sandwich?" "Either is fine" Narrator: it was not fine

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I just finished this! Buffy meets the name of the rose, with the added bonuses of mer-queens, librarians, dancing antler-headed women and found family. Five of those twinkly stars #TheCrimsonRoad #AGSlatter

UK-based readers! Who wants 100% of the ancestor magic for 75% of the cost?! Well you’re in luck, because @waterstones.bsky.social is currently offering 25% off all preorders, including A SONG OF LEGENDS LOST, along with many other 2025 releases. Fill yer boots, etc…

I have made over 50 of these so far, sold around 40 and gave away around 10. If you are stateside let me know if you want one and I can look into shipping it to you.

Three dotted neon Leuchtturm left, three lined Rhodiarama left.

A very positive repost on one of my Tumblr posts talking about The Redstone Rescue - I love it when your work just lands the way you hoped it would.

I'm having a bit of a destash. Does anyone IN THE UK want either Leuchtturm or Rhodia A5 notebooks? I've also got a couple of Leuchtturm A4 notebooks but they're more expensive to post haha. lmk if you're interested.

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Just one of the brilliant things at Everything Electric in London in April: the ZapHeap challenge. "Inviting all young innovators and engineers (ages 4-16) to craft a unique vehicle using recycled materials!" Do pass this on to any young inventors you know! uk.everythingelectri...

1300+ ebooks sorted. Wrist not happy.

You can get 25% off pre-orders @waterstones.bsky.social this weekend. What's stopping you? www.waterstones.com/book/the-res...

“If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.” A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.

Anyone want to review our rapid systematic review of research on PAs and AAs in UK from a PATIENT perspective? Has to happen this weekend. TY

See also the "chewing gum dream" where when you try to take the gum out of your mouth, it doubles in size. Every time.

But then ethics & RFK do not go together. For context, you can test against current standard of care to see the treatment (tx) is as good as or better. You cannot withdraw a tx from a patient if their safety is dependent on continued care. Added bonus: placebo effect varies between countries

Discovered that the "you own a haunted house but you're only allowed to go in half of it 'cos *haunted*" dream can be made worse when you have to pack the contents of said house, and the cupboards are infinitely large. Why yes, I may have some anxiety. Why do you ask?

On such a gloomy, chilly day, I imagine many of you would also like to pass by a cozy kitty bakery like this one 🐾🧁 (This was an illustration I abandoned partway through 4 years ago, but I wanted to try the idea again with the skills I've gained since. I'm pleased I finished it this time!)

A baker’s dozen Beastlies will be in the shop Saturday at 11am Pacific! I’d gotten into the habit of not doing Beastlies very often, and I’m trying to make them a slightly more regular practice. They’re good for my mood, I think!

On behalf of Beth Train-Brown "I'm a Creative Writing PhD applicant researching Deaf representation and Sign Language in Fantasy novels, looking to speak to D/deaf or sign-user members about their experiences with sign and how they could see it in a fantasy setting.

The cat is snoring. I know this because I can hear him and I'm on the other side of the room from him.

Thanks so much to @thefantasyhive.bsky.social for inviting me to write a guest blog entry for them! fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/02/subv... I had a lot of fun with this one.

Happy Publication day WOOING THE WITCH QUEEN! Author Stephanie Burgis joins us with a piece about her journey writing this spooky-cosy-fantasy-romance and her Gothic influences! Read more: https://buff.ly/41jVuCj

Apropos of absolutely nothing, a commemorative Welsh mug on the occasion of the beheading of Louis XVI

Here is a photo of a Lego version of the Boston Tea Party I saw a few years ago. No reason, really.