POV: Everybody's asking where the star is and you're confused because *you* are the star 🌟 📷 John Lindsey

if you’re cold they’re cold let your demons in

Today in linguists are NOT KIDDING when we say that your knowledge of language enables you to understand sentences that have never been said before.

Height check. I'm usually the person people ask to reach things from the top supermarket shelves. Still have to get on tiptoes to do it sometimes though.

By popular demand (& inspiration from @banditelli.org / @gettoknownature.bsky.social) we have a new Birds Feed prompt: birds & cursing! Share an angry bird & the curse you feel it embodies. Imo this red-shouldered hawk gives very strong “the f*ck you lookin at buddy?!” energy 🪶

We always try to get Nine Lessons shows beyond London - it is never profitable but we hope it makes it accessible for others - This year is CARDIFF - but no one seems to want to come - so we will pull it next week if we see that it is going to lose us too much money www.glee.co.uk/performer/ni...

Hey all 👋 my living situation has dramatically changed. I should be fine for a few months, but if you'd like to help me make - significantly increased - rent, then any change would be greatly appreciated. Patreon: www.patreon.com/spice8rack Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/spice8rack PayPal: [email protected]

Your timeline needs adorable baby murder kittens youtu.be/1w0fstkNIUs?...

Over 2,500 signatures so far * * * Please sign and share * * * EVERYONE should be included in RSHE - having grown up under Section 28 I have seen first hand the harm of similar exclusion. #TransRightsAreHumanRights #LGBwiththeT

Street art #cardiff

Hey. This is a late night soft launch I'm starting a thing called the "Big Green Books 500 Club". It's a thing where, with your help, we can regularly get £500 of books into schools who need them. It costs just £1 a week. Here's the plan. biggreenbookshop.com/big-green-bo... Please share.

UK users when the website asks them where they're posting from today.

Please sign this. On top of UK censorship and surveillance, the actions being taken by these credit card companies are helping pave a way to a sanitized internet where anything deemed "undesirable" will be censored and banned. This will impact LGBTQIA+ folks massively.

This #buyastrangerabook offer from @catphoto.bsky.social keeps on rolling. No takers last week. No takers so far this week. A free book to anyone who works in the service industry etc, up to £20. Check the offer out and if you'd like a book, do get in touch. UK only

The other day I drew a subway-style map for The Hobbit, and it was very well received. Some of you asked if I could do one for LoTR, so I have! Forgive the eel watermark; I'm working on making these something you can buy, if you like.

WHOLE TOUR NOW ON SALE! This is an entirely self-funded venture so... uh... please come, ok? Thanks. Bye for now.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿Llun i godi’ch calon ar fore Sul! A picture to brighten up your Sunday morning! #butterfly #nature #NaturePhotography #Photography @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @mybirdcards.com @thephotohour.bsky.social @wicicymru.bsky.social

British household rules: you have a cupboard with upward of thirty mugs in it, only three of those can hold exactly the right amount of tea. When those are not available you will drink from the Lesser Mugs, but it will not be as good.

Get 75% off my (£2) album Prospero Says by using this code: prosperosays75 When you buy it. fflwcs.bandcamp.com/album/prospe... Reskyte if you're a good citizen. #Fflwcs #prosperosays75 #BandcampDiscountCode

Usually switched between the butterfly, the orange and pink flowers and the chess set depending on mood. Also, this is now my Bluesky age verification.

Peacock butterflies on the buddleia

UV index is reaching 7 & 8 in the UK this weekend - 8 is the highest it’s EVER been here - stay out of the sun if possible - cover up & wear sunscreen if not - check yr meds if they increase sun/heat sensitivity - know symptoms of heat stroke/exhaustion - hydrate w/electrolytes!

📦 Help A Trans Indie Artist Move!! 📦 GOAL: $800 by 7/20 for Rent+Moving Truck So, I'm trying to avoid being forced to move back in w/ transphobic family. June bills/debt recovery+liver issues drained me. Shop: ovaettr.gay/shop Tips: tip.ovaettr.gay #MutualAid #TransCrowdFund #SupportArtists 🧵

Good to know we're at the point in the year where my nose decides I have entirely too much blood in my body and that it's thoughtfully going to help me get rid of it all. 🙄

Graph of British Rivers

It’s just the one swan actually

With 38 hrs to go to the EHRC consultation deadline I'm seeing posts from people feeling bad they're too stressed to engage. The GLP⬇️has removed all but the last step, a general comment box. This is a far easier task. I hope it helps those who want to, to get their voice heard without too much pain.

Have you ever seen an alpaca with wings? You have now. 🦙✨ #crochet #craftyintentions #crochetshawl #crochetwings #alpaca #fiberart #crochetaddict #yarnlove #crochetfun #alpacaart

Dang it, I was hoping this was news of an eldritch monstrosity awakening to end this iteration of the world timeline via a rift in reality. 😅

interrupting yr doomscrolling to announce: FROGLETS

Hello! I am working on a project with the Royal Institution about the Christmas Lectures, and would love to talk to people who grew up watching them on TV, or now watch them with their own kids (or, ideally, both). Please share 🤗

Turns out spicy curry noodles on a scorching hot day was a bad idea. Now I'm burning on the inside as well as the outside. Ow.

Hello, I am Bread.

Knock knock. Who’s there? Hike. Hike who? solitary cow. standing atop a mountain. longs for home – Dundee.

What's your sign?

Please do not feed the seagulls. Under no circumstances should you caffeinate the seagulls either.

OK folks, really need your help. Trans Pride NI is getting zero funding, nothing from the council or Belfast Pride and if they don't hit £5k, it won't happen. They're over £2k now. Can we get this to target? Please share. Thank you ❤️🏳️‍⚧️

Omg, 😍. “This is a site for pictures of owls… in towels.” owlsintowels.org

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHH

5-7 panic attacks a night for multiple nights running isn't normal, right? Having said that, given the state of everything lately, maybe this *is* normal. Ugh.

Just a gentle reminder for those on antidepressants in this heat 🔥 Not everyone knows this, so please share to spread the word ❤️

Found something sparkly for #invertefest this evening.

WE DID IT, WE SMASHED OUR TOTAL OF LAST YEAR! £9,064.49 SO FAR RAISED FOR @safeinourworld.org! Once all the campaign are finalized we will reveal the total score. Thank you all so much, we are blown away and humbled.

It's Independent Bookstore Day today, who knew?! Seems a great time to tell you about @biggreenbooks.bsky.social who is my favourite independent book shop/store. Simon gets loads of signed 1st eds of new books, runs a book subscription, #BuyAStrangerABook and much more. Get your books from him!

🌟 My journey begins now! I’m off to explore 18 worlds, gathering memories and spreading joy for the next 57 hours in support of @safeinourworld.org Join me and be part of the adventure. We’re live, and the fun starts right here. Don’t miss out! twitch.tv/shalarissa

Everyone is on edge and very fragile. Everyone is fighting a battle unknown, unheard of, unseen. Choose kindness today.

Protest in Cardiff

no matter how you're feeling rn. stay alive. 🤍