This is why I think it's so important to be vocal about not using AI. It's also why I think those of us who mask and/or have never had Covid-19 need to be vocal about that, too. There's a general sense of resignation these days borne from propaganda that says "Just accept it. Everyone else has."

I'm so grateful to all who have supported our fundraising efforts for our local trans community. 💙🙏 We still have some trans pride mugs available. You can see them here. Approximately 30% of the proceeds will be donated to our local gender affirming closet. rakupottery.ca/mugs/

Anyone know someone who does family-history research professionally? I'm looking for someone to track down some people from the 1940s: expertise in UK/German post-war field. Please do cross-post.

If anyone's ever looking for data entry help, I've got two people on my team that are really good at it and fast as heck. And, in general, I've managed enough projects to have a list of solid recommendations for data entry, editing, indexing, design, alt text, plain language, production, etc.

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New mugs are up and ready to find their new homes, including some Trans Pride mugs. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the Trans Mugs will go to our local gender affirming closet (approximately 30% of price). See them all here: rakupottery.ca/mugs Have a wonderful weekend! #trans #lgbtq

Human rights of trans people are under attack by governments and cruel people. It's a cause too often forgotten, but needs more attention. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of these pieces will go to our local gender affirming closet (approximately 30% of price). Please share to help!

I make raku pottery. Which means clay, fire, smoke . . . and a little bit of chaos and magic.✨ These are my newest vessels from the flames. 🔥 If you feel like helping them find their people, a like or share means so much.🙏 Wishing you joy in the chaos 💙

This is good news!

The world feels very unsettled, and art isn’t always the priority in these trying times. Even so, I'm here and keep on making. These are my latest one-of-a-kind raku vessels available now. A share or like to help them find their people would mean a great deal. 🙏

Indigenous photojournalist fellowship alert! Apply! Share! Tell your friends! It’s a a weeklong, bootcamp-style intensive for five to seven emerging Indigenous photojournalists, happening May 17 to 23 at the University of King’s College in Mi’kma’ki (Halifax, NS). indiginews.com/first-person...

Bluesky, help me find a book please! I seem to recall coming across a book about the economics or politics or something (?) of end-user license agreements in modern life. Does this ring any bells?

Do any of you know if there are any bookish/writerly auctions happening or being planned to raise funds for Minneapolis right now? I'd love to donate some courses or services. #AmEditing #WritingCommunity #BookSky #EditorSky #WriterSky

Hey queer editors! An editor friend of mine is wanting to pass along a sensitivity read project. Are there any transwomen here who offer sensitivity read services or who just want to take this on? Lmk so I can forward your info!

it's been a long time coming but we can finally sell ebooks through the shop, please help us spread the word! choose us as your favorite bookstore and then purchases you make support us! books are DRM free epub files www.booksellers.ca/catalogue?bo...

Any Toronto peeps who can help?

#knitting #knitsky You know what to do!

A Minneapolis knitting shop has resurrected the design of a Norwegian cap worn to protest Nazi occupation. Its owner says the money raised from hat pattern sales will support the local immigrant community. n.pr/4thWiUr

WATCH: If you really STILL don’t understand how car-dependent suburbia is HEAVILY SUBSIDIZED by downtown & all the urban parts of your city, please watch this EXCELLENT video by #NotJustBikes helped by #UrbanThree & @StrongTowns.org. And then please SHARE it as much as possible. youtu.be/7Nw6qyyrTeI

Artist wanted! In conjunction with @tricon-hfx.bsky.social this May, we're looking to exhibit a Nova Scotia artist who works with fabulist, speculative, or otherwise fanciful themes! If you are interested, please email [email protected] with an introduction & link to your work.

Fellow Canadians, this is a local business in Kitchener Ontario condoning the recent murder by ICE. Shame on them 😡😡

Brutal. www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...

Today's #nonfiction Substack

It's been a chaotic time to be an artist. Now that Canada has a trade agreement with China, it's only a matter of time before Trump ends free trade. If you're American and been eyeing a piece, now's probably the time. I know times are tough, but if you could help with a share, it'd mean so much.

A tiny thing you can do to make your life better this weekend: 1️⃣ Find the mailing address of someone you care about. 2️⃣ Write that person’s name on an envelope. 3️⃣ Decide what to put inside the envelope. [Thread to be continued after I finish working through these three steps myself.] 💌

Or to other congregate spaces. One meaningful way we could be investing in a healthy population is improved indoor air quality in schools, long-term care homes, apartment buidlings, uni residences, correctional centres, etc.

I’m looking for 100% Filipino people who are willing to submit a cheek swab test in hopes for a genetic match to my aunt, who is battling blood cancer. The registry for stem cells doesn’t have many Filipino people in it, and joining it could help many. Please share/reach out to me! bit.ly/4aiUIKQ

This is my friend's cat. Its name is Cookie Swirl, and it disappeared in the American section of Charlotte airport on 11/10. We're asking for your help. She doesn't have any other socials, so if you can post it widely to see if anyone knows where it is. It's a little thing, but matters a lot to her.

Interested in indexing? I'm teaching at TMU this winter: continuing.torontomu.ca/search/publi... "This course provided an excellent introduction to indexing! Additionally, the instructor went above and beyond to provide feedback and support throughout the course." Jolie, student, winter 2025

Sorry, TMU has updated their website. New URL: continuing.torontomu.ca/search/publi... Thanks to @editrix-rachel.bsky.social for pointing this out!!

Interested in indexing? I'm teaching at TMU this winter: continuing.torontomu.ca/search/publi... "Alex is a tremendously knowledgeable, generous, and supportive instructor, and her course is an excellent doorway into the profession of book indexing." Georgia, student, winter 2024

I'm teaching indexing at TMU in January. Any questions? Margaret, winter 2025: Alex is an engaging instructor who generously shares her knowledge and her expertise. Alex's feedback was perceptive and encouraging.... Alex instilled a deep appreciation for the art and craft of indexing.

Small class sizes, interactions with other students (written) and with the instructor (me, online video chat), and all about indexing. What's not to love? Course starts January 19, 2026. Ask me about it. continuing.torontomu.ca/search/publi...

Hey scientists and academics, anyone interested in moving to Canada? The Canada Impact+ Research Chairs program is a one-time initiative designed to support Canadian institutions in attracting world-leading researchers whose work addresses critical national and global challenges. 🧪 ⚛️ #AcademicSky

Nova Scotia’s running a bit of a campaign on these two fellas they have lured from Florida. Both are medical workers, and they’re married. I think it’s great we’re trying to attract the people who feel scared or unwelcome, and making a point of saying ‘you don’t need to feel that here, anymore.’

I'm not seeing images here today and yesterday. Just blank squares. Anyone else?

As the holidays approach, we are still here, creating art. As the world burns, it seems only appropriate we are making raku, if only as a reminder that from fire comes new life. I know times are tough, but hopefully my work can find a good home. You can help by sharing🙏

#ArtAdventCalendar Day 1: sunlight filtered through leaves in a deep forest Entrelac knitting in variegated wool 🧵 1/2

For indexing, I can't decide between the belittling "Can't a computer/AI do that?" or the baffling "Do you have to read the whole book?", as if having to read a whole book was some sort of dire punishment #IndexSky

This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥

a very important PSA for millennial parents of young toddlers:

Thanksgiving 🇺🇸 is in 1 week, and I'd love for as many folks as possible to know about this cookbook that uses turkey leftovers & reduces food waste. The PDF is free; print copies support a food security & sovereignty charity. Please tell your food people! 🙏 ivacheung.com/2025/09/afte...

Meet @shiralurie.bsky.social, one of our #JERFall2025 authors! In her article “William Bonham’s Republic: Defining Politics in the Whiskey Rebellion,” Lurie considers whether revolutionary tactics still had a place in the emergent Republic. Learn more at: muse.jhu.edu/pub/12/artic...

Friends! With 2 weeks till 🇺🇸 Thanksgiving, I'm asking for your help to get my FREE cookbook #AfterTheFeast to as many people as possible. Please share here and elsewhere, and let your local food pantries know about it so they can give out the URL during turkey drives! ivacheung.com/2025/09/afte...

If you're not actively reducing the risk of illness, maybe ask your organization, "why?" Are you comfortable hosting a celebratory event that requires people to self-segregate? Are you okay allowing illness that can cause physical and economic hardship to spread without any mitigation? /end

If you're doing things to reduce illness, tell people! Borrowing air purifiers from @calhrm.bsky.social ? Let people know! Does the venue have amazing ventilation? Make it public! Will windows be open? Reducing attendance numbers? Requiring masks? Providing rapid tests? Tell us! /3

Some people need to avoid illness because they can't risk losing their job & don't have access to paid sick days. Some people have underlying disabilities that increase risk for even worse negative outcomes. Some people can't rely on vaccination because of allergies or other medical conditions. /2

As we enter the season of holiday gatherings and events, consider illness mitigation strategies. Especially if you're part of an organization that's planning an event, how are you making sure you're not entrenching segregation based on socioeconomic status and disability? 1/4

It's just amazing how hard Stormzy is fighting and how much support he has. What a dog ❤️