📚 Sanitation workers in Turkey, began setting aside books that they pulled from trash bins on their night shifts first for themselves, then for family and friends. Thousands of books were destined for the landfill. These Turkish garbage collectors rescued them and built a public library. #BookSky

It’s #WorldHearingDay to raise awareness about hearing health and accessibility. Here’s my #SciArt #embroidery of the cochlea/inner ear—nave of vibration (2017)—which I did while researching my symptoms of hyperacusis.

Scroll down the commens to see a link to the artist's YouTube.

STILL UNCLAIMED It's #buyastrangerabook day! @catwomanfran.bsky.social is offering to buy someone a title from the @womensprize.bsky.social for fiction longlist that was announced earlier (link at the bottom). If there's one you'd like, get in touch. UK only. womensprize.com/prizes/women...

STILL UNCLAIMED! It's #buyastrangerabook day! @tracysaunders.bsky.social kindly sent my some dosh to spend on a food/drink book for someone. So, if there's a cookbook or a food writing book you're after, get in touch! Tracy is very happy to offer recommendations. UK only

This post is going around again so I will add this excellent resource: leavesubstack.com

This place is getting much worse for alt-text recently! Include it for your own images and don't repost images that don't have it (except to add alt text yourself if you feel it's important to share it anyway).

There's a new German ebook edition of my very first book, Semana Santa, now Todesritual, and an audiobook too. pocketbook.de/todesritual-...

that they have kept their relationship intensely private to the point that this is how we find out is probably the best sign they might actually make it anyway, rules are rules, here is the exact moment she fell in love

And uh…I’ll also have this little cat jar available on my shop today as well 😖

My mum is knitting every day in March to raise money for Alzheimer's Research. Please donate whatever you can. socialsync.app/fundraiser/c...

I rarely knit with black yarn but I love the contrast! 🖤🌼 #whimsical #cottagecore #frog #handmadewithlove #cozy

CN: violence . . Today is the Disability Day of Mourning. The disability community will gather to remember disabled victims of filicide – disabled people murdered by their family members or caregivers. https://ow.ly/Y9oG50Yn6ar #DDofM2026 Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)

L'Afghanistan et le Pakistan continuent de s'affronter le long de leur frontière commune, ces combats s’accompagnant d'attaques pakistanaises sur le sol afghan, d'incursions aériennes et de frappes sur l'ancienne base américaine de Bagram. ➡️ u.afp.com/SuqC

May March greet you like a quiet head-boop of reassurance. May the world slow down, soften up, and treat you with the kindness you deserve.

Coucou par ici ! Je passe pour vous demander un coup de main. On cherche une famille pour cette belle puce. 3 ans stérilisée OK chats Chien enfants, super adorable. Suite accident de la vie grave sa maîtresse ne peut pas la garder. Region lyonnaise. Partagez +++ svp pour Tequila.

“The children are always ours, every single one of them, all over the globe; and I am beginning to suspect that whoever is incapable of recognizing this may be incapable of morality.” James Baldwin

I feel like we can all use a ridiculous goblin horse in our feed today.

According to the Ming text Yu Xie (玉屑), cats first came to China with Tang Sanzang on his journey to the Western Kingdom of Tianzhu. Tasked with guarding Buddhist scriptures from mice, they were sacred guests: foreign, watchful, and 1/2 #caturday 🎨 Anonymous (19th century), Cat and Lily

Pakistan warplanes bomb Kabul; Islamabad declares ‘open war’ on Afghanistan https://aje.news/aozifo

🔴 Israël et les États-Unis bombardent l’Iran Notre direct à suivre ici ➡️ https://l.humanite.fr/DYJ

Few patients appeal a health insurance denial, but a little-known process that requires insurers and plans to seek an independent opinion can force insurers to pay for what can be lifesaving treatment. Here’s what experts say you need to know.

visionrcl.org.uk/events/an-ev... Come and join me at Gants Hill Library 6pm next Wednesday 4 March. There will be tales of Istanbul of Newham and maybe a Golem or two.

Today’s moment of calm

Kind of trippy today with fever but wanted to send some love to all trans friends out there. Cis friends, we need to stand for our trans friends right now. Now, now.

HEY DON'T FORGET I'M DOING ANOTHER DRAWING FOR A SIGNED ARC AND ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS DONATE TO A MINNESOTA RENT FUND!!!!!

Make today the day you hold the paw of someone in need.

Anyway please buy the book that got zero marketing, I worked very hard on it for years and it has beautiful line art and colors: bookshop.org/a/23067/9781...

Women are starting to get angry with the EHRC’s gender essentialism www.unison.org.uk/news/article...

"Any state, any entity, any ideology that fails to recognize the worth, the dignity, the rights of Man...that state is obsolete." Rod Serling, The Obsolete Man

What do you get if you cross a Greek myth with a French writer? GorgonZola. … My brain made that joke and now it’s your problem.

Conversation in the Mistletoe Painted on vintage folding poplar wood panels with 23 carat gold leaf. Available now should you need a shrine of your own to gaze upon

Ozymandias, King of Kings, is one year old today. He successfully overcame FIP to become the luxuriantly-furred and mighty hunter that he is today, and we are very proud of him. Happy Birthday, Ozzy!

New recipe posted: Pallotte cacio e uova - the light version spacedlaw.dreamwidth.org/166577.html

Look at that magnificent goof!

We really, really need more foster homes. Whether you want to do cute kittens or socialize shy tweens or just have one nice adult cat at a time, we can work with you and the space you have. If you live near Elkton, MD/Newark, DE and want to help, we cover all supplies and vet care. DM us for info!

🚨 Last call to apply: 2026 ESA Graduate Trainee Programme! Applications close on 28 February 2026, so this is your final chance to submit your application before the deadline! 👇 #ESArecruits

Today’s moment of calm. It’s Monday morning and with a new week bearing down upon us if like me you’re rushing around spinning plates metaphorically, take a moment to stop, concentrate on your breathing and think of one thing that you’re truly grateful for.

More on this story: www.rte.ie/news/ireland...

📸 This was our #WeekInImages 16-20 February 2026. 🔗 esa.int/About_Us/Week_in_images/Week_in_images_16-20_February_2026

Throughout the month of February, UK readers can snap up the eBook of @aptshadow.bsky.social 's latest TERRIBLE WORLDS standalone novella THE HUNGRY GODS for just 99p! Now there's a deal that's just too good to miss! Buy now 👉 https://amzn.to/49T2TNh

Secrets caught in a daydream. Melting into the details of this vibrant, blooming atmosphere. Beautiful painting by @kaylamayart.bsky.social "Faint Whispers" Acrylic on Linen #beautifulbizarre #vibrantart #contemporarypainting #surrealart #artcollector

This is the most incredible footage of blue whales I’ve ever seen

🐱SUPER CATS & NINJA🥷 Happy 'Cat Day' (ねこの日/ニャンの日 'Neko-no-hi' or 'Nyan-no-hi')!😺🥳 'Meow' in Japanese is 'nya-' (にゃー)... ...as February 22nd (22.2 'ni ni ni') sounds a little like "nya nya nya", the day is devoted to our feline friends. #Kyoto #Japan #ねこの日

Toujours deux de dispo ( trois si on compte l'autre de la semaine d'avant) !

Art print of my Little Owl drawing on InPRNT:) 🦉 www.inprnt.com/gallery/teeb... #birdart #art

Today’s moment of calm is brought to you by Liza Adamczewski and Mozart. Always a pleasure to listen to a bit of Mozart when the world feels like it’s tilting on its axis a bit. You know that feeling of the earth shifting under foot. Steady the buffs 🩷

Scientists discover why high altitude protects against diabetes | ScienceDaily - goo.gl/alerts/bjpE31 #GoogleAlerts

Totally adopting

‘Reimagining matter’: Nobel laureate invents machine that harvests water from dry air