I used to think BlueSky was an impossible platform to sell books, and I know many authors give up. I only stayed because I like to hang out here. But here's what I'm learning... 💙 BlueSky rewards you for being human. 💙 This is such a foreign concept on the other socials... I nearly missed it.

'Fox in the snow" by contemporary printmaker Cat Moore #WomensArt #December6th #ArtAdvent

I’ve sometimes fallen into the trap of thinking that complementing a creative person for their work is less sophisticated or desired than discussion or debate about it but very often the best thing you can say to them is hell yeah and that doesn’t make you dumb it just makes you nice

My Brain: "Psst, here's a great idea for your book." Me: "I'm busy. I'll write it down later. I'll remember it." Morgan Freeman: "But he did not remember it, for his brain soon moved on to wonder how cottage cheese gets made." #WritingCommunity #BookSky #WriteSky

Cal Lane, Canadian trained welder and metal artist, transforms common tools and also industrial steel products into intricate sculptures #WomensArt

Tuesday. Meh. A good time to celebrate Blase' Day. Or not. Whatever. www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day...

You know, I'm not sure I ever really read the Pond Rules at our local nature preserve all that closely before

Heather Jansch, British sculptor who was known for creating life-sized sculptures of horses from driftwood #womensart

I am not going to dive into the back and forth on piracy. I have a side, you can guess what it is. But I will say one thing: if you get the books from your library, you're still not paying for it and the author does get compensated.

Re: previous post - People who steal art of any kind are assholes, full stop. If *you* deserve to be paid for your labor, so do I - and so does everybody else; this means writers, visual artists, musicians, and every other category of People Who Make Things.

i’m not crying you’re crying xkcd: Fifteen Years

Reminder: It is okay to be your authentic self. The world is a better place because you are in it. You are loved for who you are. Never apologize for being unique. You. Are. Loved. I'm proud of you

I don't understand how anyone can watch how blatantly Grok is manipulated to answer the way ownership desires it to and then act like the other LLM chatbots couldn't possibly be similarly but less obviously compromised to produce responses in whatever way corporate interests and priorities dictate.

I got DX’d ADHD 2 yrs ago at age 53. As a good psychology dept trained grad, I looked at my family for inherited trait. Voila, my mother & grandmother were *huge* fans of a “round tuit”. They’d finish a certain task when they got “a round tuit”. Joke so bad they even had dishcloths & plates…

This is Scotty. He is not chasing his own tail's shadow. If you'll notice, he actually has it cornered. 13/10 (TT: lifewithscotty)

A tiny kitty with a big wish for your day 😽🤍

how did i go so long not knowing we were literally teaching people to read wrong. i knew something wasn't right but jesus christ www.apmreports.org/episode/2019...

Wilma Rudolph overcame childhood polio & years in a leg brace to become the fastest woman runner in the world! #inspiration The first American woman, as well as the first Black woman, to win 3 gold medals in a single Olympiad, Rome 1960. 🥇🥇🥇 She died #OTD in 1994.

Tracey Tawhiao, Māori artist, writer and poet who is part of the Māori art revival movement in Aotearoa/New Zealand #womensart

Reminder: Today, you will take care of yourself first. That includes your mind and spirit. At this moment, you're doing the best you can and living your best life. This situation may be hard, but you have the strength to rise above it. They fear that strength. I'm proud of you

'Dancing on the George Washington Bridge' quilted artwork by Faith Ringgold, US artist #WomensArt

To enter with heart and mind into the world of the imagination may be to head deliberately and directly toward, or back toward, engagement with the real world.

I teared up last night when I heard, and then again today at the cartoon in the Guardian. I'm in Vancouver, Canada.

A play in two acts

I truly, deeply hope that every one of you out there reading this has warm, dry shelter and a full belly tonight. It's so heartbreaking to think of how many out there don't. The chain reaction to cruelty the likes of which we're witnessing goes so far up the chain. I hope you are all spared from it.

Apparently, it’s black cat appreciation day today! Here are two of my overlords Yoru (wearing the leash) is a feisty 14 year old male who is battling cancer Miu (short for Mjolnir) is a giant 2 year old male who prefers quiet Both are rescues 🥰 The cat distribution system has been kind to us

Cannot express enough appreciation for the teams *flying through a hurricane* while not being paid.

I've heard voice actors talk about this, but I think it's true of any work. Working for free on fan stuff is fine & fun. But don't work for free on pro stuff. Don't offer to work for nothing. It sends the message that you don't value yourself enough, & your work on official products are worthless.

This is what No Kings Day felt like 🐸🐔🦄🐿️✨ “Tʜɪs ɪs ᴡʜᴀᴛ Dᴇᴍᴏᴄʀᴀᴄʏ ʟᴏᴏᴋs ʟɪᴋᴇ!“ 🗣️✨ This country belongs to the people. #StandTALL 🚀🗣️ (Prints at www.Nikkolas.Art)

And as I’m hearing “and the Dodgers win The Pennant,” it’s not lost on me that this immigrant from Japan is exemplifying both the greatness of immigrants and the enduring promise of the American Dream. The full story: lataco.com/ohtani-dodge... By Erick Galindo

If you're a writer/other creator in the United States, consider creating an LLC for your business and then signing up for a local area Chamber of Commerce. Many of them have health insurance plans that pool their members and members of other CoCs to create insurance efficiencies relative to ACA.

Victoria Drummond 1st UK woman #MarineEngineer. Colleague wrote "Most courageous woman I ever saw...without fear or nerves, is very good at her job & has an uncanny power over engines for which I once thanked God" Early @wes1919.bsky.social member b. #OTD 14 Oct 1894 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victori...

Reese Witherspoon on Diane Keaton hiring her as a fresh-faced girl from Nashville. #RIP

Respect to those who got here first.

Fun fact: A Void Loaf contains all your essential "SO CUTE"s and "KITTY"s for an entire day

We are not subjects of a State founded upon law, but members of a society formed upon revolution. Revolution is our obligation: our hope of evolution.

Artwork by Martha Rich, contemporary US painter and illustrator based in Philadelphia #womensart #Caturday

US activist Angela Davis and novelist Toni Morrison walking together in 1974, by photographer Jill Krementz #womensart #BlackHistoryMonth US

Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.

We should all lead a life as interesting and useful www.npr.org/2025/10/01/4...

Jane Goodall was my first childhood hero, as I loved animals as a kid and was inspired by her story. I still remember the National Geographic specials about her. RIP.

This is such a cool program I was lucky and I grew up in a really diverse area, so I was surprised when I went to other big cities like Orlando, FL and St. Louis, MO and realized I was the only Asian in the room Seeing how other people live is such a valuable experience! youtu.be/58bLE1u5NfA?...

'My Garden...' by Mariann Johansen-Ellis, contemporary artist and printmaker #WomensArt

"If you can do more, you should." Robert Redford

Came back for this moment just to wish safety and sanity on anyone who’s listening. These are scary times, local community is everything. Find your support groups, hug your loved ones. Remember you’re not alone.

Today is 9/16/25. Three squared, four squared, five squared. It's a Pythagorean triangle! Isn't that neat? Happy Triangle Day!