When a tiny houseguest keeps you trapped #dogsofbluesky

Happy late solstice. Randomly came across this from 10.5 years ago. Time seriously flies. The sun coming through the Acropolis, Athens, Greece. I like the bit of restoration work that you can see. #solstice #photography #greece

Has anyone used any anti-ai-scraping tools or other methods to protect their art / photography or written content? Pixsy, Glaze, Nightshade etc. ? Any sort of legal deterrents? -->protect your #art, #photography, #writingcommunity from #ai sampling Love to hear your experiences. Thanks!

The sky was showing all kinds of flash today. #photography

Oh man! The themes, the characters, the art, love of language. Excited to check these out. #booksky #skylibrarian :) prepping early for --> #lunarnewyear

When stuffs gets really bad in the world we watch movies that aren't as evil as real life...like the Blair Witch Project...Dusty says sarcastically. Hope you can find some positivity in all the mess. This family loves you all. Hugs ❄️❄️❄️💙

Yet again, I have no idea as to the logic of some of these awful things in the world. Here’s a brave duckling if you need an ally in this muck, too. Those little guys face a lot, but are resilient. #wtf #photography #thinking #honestlyacontinuedwtf

When you can’t choose just one to check out ---> #kidlit #booksky #skylibrarian Good problem to have :)

Just saw a review on Publisher’s Spotlight too. So glad to see this here on #Bluesky. Wonderful! #kidlit #music

i DO think it's wack when artists are like talking about how they don't see the point of alt text bc art is so ~visual~ so like man what is the ~point~ ??? low vision ppl + ppl who use screenreaders say alt text makes bsky accessible what do you MEAN you're just here going NUH UH

From one moon to another. Happy Supermoon! Last full moon of the year. :) Dusk August Moon with kitsune messenger at Fushimi Inari shrine at Kyoto. #photography #japan #uplift #fushimiinari

Yes! Not to be weird, but I just donated. As a kid, I had a lot of exposure to cool scienc-y people of many different kinds and it blew my world wide open. And that was through science and beyond, because science doesn’t live in locked in a dark cupboard. It drives life. Yay Skype a Scientist!

Painted turtle friend I came across, just hanging out in mexican heather. Cute little bugger. #wildlife #naturephotography #native #photography #uplift

Yup. Please do this --> (weird side note, met a scorpion when I was young and it was oddly cute. Still not a friend you should pet)

I was in a meeting today and heard a great phrase, “There’s great humanity in this town.” <-- Yes and more of that, please. #positive #uplift

About to attend Dr. Cara Rockwell’s on Florida’s Food Forests! Very excited about hearing about the synergy between supporting ecosystems AND food security. Stuff like this feeds my curious nerd soul. :) fiu.zoom.us/j/2423563814 #nature #foodforests #fiu #plants

On the 1st day of looking for mangrove tree crabs, I learned just how good at hiding their little butts could be. Didn’t get to see any that day, but this weirdly bifurcated unexpected sunset was a pretty nice consolation prize. #naturephotography #sunset #ocean #uplift

I’m in South Florida and this absolutely a huge red flag. This can’t be a pre or current desaparecidos repeat.

It’s been a bit, but this little one’s false advertising is partially to blame! Happy Equinox. Hope your day is filled with nice crustacean friends and less of crabby critters of any species! #naturephotography #crabfriend #ocean #equinox

Happy #Caturday! First time using paper clay and first time modeling anything outside of one time during a Cranium game. Finally tried it @yiawrites.bsky.social ! Here’s my attempt at sunning version of one of my characters --> the cat, Scuba and the photo I used as reference. #uplift #art

When you mess with science, be prepared for a reaction! #standupforscience @standupforscience.bsky.social

Just a peacock buddy practicing his skills on the balance beam and giving me a look. #uplift #nature #photography

Wonders found while looking down: sidewalk edition “For anyone who needs it.” #photography #motivation

Wonders found while looking down, lawn flowers edition: Soldier orchid - apparently considered invasive in Florida, but not THAT ecologically invasive? P.S. Love that the photo didn’t upload the first time! 😖 #photography #uplift

Hi #WritingCommunity! A bit late, but here is a how-to video for navigating #MSWL Day and how to search : youtube.com/watch?v=LnZt... Good luck!

Reminder for the #WritingCommunity. Wednesday, February 12th is Manuscript Wishlist Day. It’s NOT a pitch event, but seems to be a way to discover agents and editors / what they are currently seeking. Guidelines: www.manuscriptwishlist.com/2025/01/the-... ✨Happy finding everyone! #MSWL✨

Just a casual peacock walking through someone’s garden. This guy was showcasing his glory for himself with no peahens or peachildren around. #nature #photography

Happy Lunar New Year. Wishing you joy, peace, cleverness and adaptability! #YearoftheSnake #LunarNewYear

Wow. This cover. Image to title. Wow. Their faces capture such wonder! Congrats!

Peach, my one-eyed rescue Monk / Quaker parrot says hi! Wishing everyone a good rest of the week. (She was trying out a Cockatiel look) #uplift #blueskybirds

Mark your calendars, people - February 12. Get what they are they looking for, directly from the source.🌟 #WritingCommunity

Yes! Please do. #kidlit #teachers #librarians #books

Not an illustrator, but working hard on some concept art for my #YA. Meet my Narcissus. :)

Exciting!

Hide and Seek- It was cloudy, it was “late,” but it came and did not disappoint. The first sun of the year. Happy 2025 ! #newyear #

This is wonderful! Thanks, Adriane. Wishing you another fruitful and imaginative year.

Sunflower blooms really would look like joyful riots in the sky :) A cool thing about them is that they are the international symbol for nuclear disarmament, but also played a part in the decontamination after the Fukushima-Daiichi nuclear accident.

Happy Winter Solstice! The moon came to say hi along with an unidentified avian friend. #moon #winter ? #solstice

I really like to see the youngins give their feedback!

Ditto.

Funny how things that are so far can help you feel found. (Piece from Makoto Shinkai, Japanese (anime) filmmaker and novelist.) #MakotoShinkai #anime #art

Totally have had that experience of wanting to make a recipe associated with family or a holiday and it being uncooperative! But now thanks to Mai and her family, I’m hungry, but luckily for me some versions of these egg rolls are gluten free :)

Oh man! I can totally see Mama and Tara wrapping her new turban. Already feel that magic that comes with new, unexpected discoveries.

#CommunityPolls #Uplift Sometimes I take moon photos with my phone on walk. Yesterday, the crescent moon started off really low in the sky!

Meeting the cat neighbors on a different route with my dog who loves kitties. #CommunityPolls #Uplift

Hey, writers! Just want to put this on your radar. There's a rash of new accounts here trying to scam writers by pretending to be book marketers. They are generally not legit. You can recognize them because:

Treat for the new year -->

Good luck!

Does anyone know of a live audio translator program / app that works for Japanese to English? Audio or transcription is fine. I’ve been looking for one, but either they work for really short bits of speech or they require you to upload the audio file. I’d be so grateful! Thank you!

Let' s talk about how ART, COMMUNITIES, HUMANITIES & more can tackle climate issues in our changing world. RSVP For the Climate Change & Community Resilience Symposium @fiu.bsky.social When: Tuesday Nov 12 Where: Miami, FL (FIU MMC CBC Room 233) commonsforjustice.fiu.edu/events/cfj_s...