I bought my dad's girlfriend a copy of wicked (the novel) for Christmas. She called me yesterday and told me she wants me to return it because it is too heavy for her to hold up.

@seananmcguire.bsky.social I feel like you probably already know this, but Svaha just released a praying mantis print dress...

@zhonggg.bsky.social is currently on a South Korean icebreaker in Antarctica because the US is no longer a serious country. The Trump regime got rid of our Antarctic icebreaker, Nathaniel B. Palmer, so for the first time in six decades we are without a dedicated Antarctic research vessel.

uh holy SHIT?

Stranger things finale ends with the lesbian character going to Smith. Is it on the nose? Yes. Do I want her vintage grecourt gates/ college hall tee? Yes.

Day 4. My house is the norovirus house now. I'm angry that I've essentially lost my entire holiday vacation time to caring for my parents and then being sick myself. I'm also more worried than ever about my 4 aging parents.

I have managed to drive myself home, where I have learned that my partner may also have norovirus. Super.

Day 3 at norovirus house. I have norovirus. And my period. Fuck this.

Day 2 of staying at norovirus house. Everyone is feeling a little better. Dad conceded top eating a banana, but also immediately ate a plate of fruit that ginny ?Brought home from the hospital? Who brings home food from the hospital?!

I want to go to bed. But the person I'm taking care of has a 42 step bedtime ritual.

One of the worst parts about your parents getting older is having to say everything really loud when you would like to just be quiet.

Reporting in from norovirus Christmas where my dad demanded Diet coke instead of Gatorade and then projectile vomited all over the hallway. And then all over the bathroom counter.

Happy holidays from my parents who have a) rescheduled Chanukah because it was snowing too hard (in laws) b) rescheduled Xmas because it was supposed to sleet (Moms) c) refused to reschedule Christmas even though his partner is getting out of the hospital today and he might have norovirus (Dad)

Rick Steves fucking rules

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I NEED my parents to start using punctuation in their texts, and use it appropriately. I cannot possibly interpret their many ailments when they're stringing 6 sentences together and talking about 4 different people

Incredible gif from the nyc dept of health. "Sure, you can look for health guidance on the CDC website. You can also buy sushi at the gas station. We don't recommend either."

Ah, I see it's that time of year when our neighbor hires the leaf blowing guys to get up on the roof. They're up there blowing AIR. There are no leaves up there. What whimsy! What terrible foul noised beast of whimsy!

more frog, again. seasonal frog

anti ai, pro hag

good thing no US states depend on tourism or anything

THE MERCHANT

Jeebus. Gambling addiction reported in kids UNDER 12 YO. I live in the afflicted area and so does my family. I don't think any of us are partial to gambling, but my 9 year old nephew who is majorly into watching sports? This wasn't even on my radar as something the family should prepare him for.

Danger Rug, Danger Rug, Nuthin's Stranger'n Danger Rug! 🦈🦈🦈

cannot begin to tell you how happy I am to have stumbled upon the Paris building shared by metal music fans and the union for metal workers, what a delight

Doodles for Hong Kong 🇭🇰 In response to the tragic Tai Po fire, I'm doing charity commissions. Anyone who puts over £25/250HKD into "Feeding Hong Kong" or Hong Kong SPCA can request a coloured doodle of any prehistoric animal 🙏

More Kaiparowits #paleoart for #artadventcalendar day 2: this travel poster featuring a pair o' Parasaurolophus cyrtocristatus, perched enantornithean, and big ol' turtle. 🐡🎨

"The Blackfeet Nation in northwest Montana declared a state of emergency, and slaughtered 18 buffalo from its herd. Tribes across the West also killed more bison than they otherwise would have."

A lot of you know that I run this amazing nonprofit in rural New Hampshire - we operate a summer camp program for musicians of all ages, genders, races, and backgrounds; we give out over $300K/yr in scholarship; and we support a year-round professional string quartet that tours the world.

Winter coat requests at the Minnesota Indian Woman’s Resource Center (2300 15th Ave s). Sizes: L, XL and anything up is much appreciated. Donation drop off between 8:00am-4:30pm

Reminder to check in with your media-obsessed parents periodically. There's a non-zero chance they remembered some show or movie they used to love and feel they must have their own copy. And they will make terrible and questionable choices to acquire it.

In the US, Catholic sisters return Wisconsin land to Ojibwe tribe in a historic first. The Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration have transferred a lakefront property to the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa for the same $30,000 they paid in 1966. buff.ly/iXOhxHj #ShareGoodNewsToo

I know people are closely following what's going on the US and the horrors of ICE, but do you know how Canada is quickly and quietly is growing its deportation machinery? Canada plans to increase deportations by 25 percent over the next two years. 25 PERCENT!!! Here are 5 other things to know:

BREAKING: This is huge news, the EU's equivalent of the 🇺🇸Supreme Court's 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges ruling. 🇪🇺Court of Justice just ruled all 🇪🇺countries must recognise same-sex marriages granted in other member states. This effectively legalises gay marriage across 🇪🇺

I'm on the hunt for artists/illustrators that specialise in landscapes and scenery, or who love drawing nature! 🌷🏞️🌳 I'd especially love to hear from BIPOC artists, but this is an open call! Self promo welcome, please comment with examples/portfolio links if possible ☺️ #art #illustration

Got myself ordained! I can officiate weddings now!

"In 2025, 40% of women aged 15 to 44 say they would move abroad permanently if they had the opportunity. The current figure is four times higher than the 10% who shared this desire in 2014, when it was generally in line with other age and gender groups."

We have a new name! That's right, Outsider Comic is transitioning (lol) to Crow's Nest Comics over the next week! Behold this new temporary logo (real one is cooking) and check out our blog post if you want more info on why: outsidercomics.com/were-crows-n...

Quote post with your favorite thing you've made lately

Pretty sure this person is third wheeling in @nemerevermore.bsky.social and @whalefern.bsky.social's relationship.

If you're in NY, remember you can do ranked choice voting and you don't have to use all 5 of your slots. You can just.... not give any points to Cuomo at all!

Let's go vote, Pennsylvania!

The Dick war is finally over. Van Dyke victorious.

For me, we recently saw Monet's Agapanthus painting at MOMA in New York, and I just loved it. It's my choice for painting. But if i could install an entire set of stained glass windows? The Tiffany Studios Autumn Landscape that you can see at The Met is 100% my choice.

If you could have any artwork in your home for your own, private viewing, what would it be?

I'm proud to announce my latest pin design! These are for everyone with split pronouns who gets tired of people only referring to them one way. My lenticular pin shows different pronouns at different angles! Please share with anyone who might like one 💖 canopyrobin.etsy.com/listing/4396... #SciArt

So yeah, looking for work. Great at data entry, lots of experience in admin of small businesses of many kinds, and have been a certified SCRUM Master (can re-certify).

BREAKING: Donald Trump just directed the Pentagon to test nuclear weapons before meeting with China. The US has not conducted a nuclear test since 1992 and we must not resume. This is a reckless decision that will only make us less safe and lead to a new nuclear arms race.

With SNAP/EBT cuts looming I highly recommend downloading this app! Basically restaurants and other food businesses will have available bags of random food they don’t wanna waste for ppl to buy for hella cheap! This has saved me sooooo many times when I only have $5 and need some food.

@spacecookiewolf.bsky.social do you only draw mammals? I would perhaps be interested in commissioning a shark.