“The law of evolution is that the strongest survives!" 'Yes, and the strongest, in the existence of any social species, are those who are most social. In human terms, most ethical... There is no strength to be gained from hurting one another. Only weakness." ― Ursula K. Le Guin

a few months ago I said "having generative AI handle absolutely anything with regards to healthcare is a nightmare and should be banned" and a bunch of people made fun of me and called me stupid. anyways,

If you thought Frankenstein's Tower in the Guillermo del Toro movie looked cool, check out the real-world inspiration behind it...

Undergrowth in the Forest of Saint-Germain, 1882 by Claude Monet (French, 1840 - 1926). Private Collection. Oil on canvas | 81 x 65 cm. #art #painting #painters #BlueSkyArt

...sono solo dettagli Sandro Botticelli Madonna col bambino 1445 - 1510 (dettaglio)

Callanish Lit up by Moonlight #StandingStoneSunday

Took this photo on a very foggy autumnal day while walking over my local moors a few years ago. I zoomed in to take a pic of someone walking in the distance. It wasn’t until I got home that I realised what I had captured. Are we always aware of those walking by your side?…😱 #Halloween 📷

A landscape 🐿️

BREAKING NEWS: IKEA now include an enthusiastic yet unqualified assembly otter with every purchase.

In the shadow of the forest, though she may be old and worn, They will stare unbelieving At the last unicorn 🦄 🎼

cross-section of animatronic dinosaur by Messmore & Damon, Popular Science Monthly (October 1931)

Victor Delhez #art Cosmogony (1925)

GODZILLA: KAIJUU NO DAISHINGEKI SIMS CO., LTD. 1995 GAME GEAR

New awareness campaign

I've posted this before but it feels fitting for #halloween #31daysofhalloween #wales #scape

“In Japan, I learned about the saying ‘Kachō Fūgets,’ experience the beauties of nature & learn about yourself.” – Paul Cupido #photography Meaning “flower, bird, wind, moon,” It reflects an ancient philosophy: by observing nature’s fleeting beauty, we come to a deeper understanding of ourselves.

“Help!” cried Toad. “My list is blowing away. What will I do without my list?”

Sunday plans: 🖼️ Lennart Helje

’tis dead, and I am the grave of it.

Good morning. It’s the weekend. Just take a deep breath, relax and remember that Ireland is here to heal your heart and soul. If you haven’t already, put us on your bucket list. 😊☘️ #ColorADay #GreenSat #Ireland #photography #sunset #EastCoastKin

Here’s something really graphic for Halloween:

#Scape #ForestFriday #spooktober #Halloween

A Clara Bow Halloween

Ikkō Narahara Bird's Shadow Venice, 1964 Where Time has Stopped series

softly rolling to September

me clickety clacking at my laptop all day

Bad news, if you are a Wotsit.

Hiking through the mist in a fairytale forest. #hiking #nature #photography #trees #ForestFriday #treescape #trees #forest #EastCoastKin #Ireland

Unfortunately as is always the case for my generation, we live in a liminal space in between the present and the abyss created by the dissolution of whatever supports remained within the system.

Wisptober Day 25 - Darling " I was waiting for you Darling." Skipping ahead for the last week of october! (will go back in november to finish the rest.XD) #wisptober2025 #illustration #ghosts #mixedmedia

Morning in Treetown, Dinotopia. Art by James Gurney @jamesgurneyart.bsky.social

I like country lanes. I thought, a while ago, "I wonder if there is a way to write about the magic of country lanes that is a bit.. different?" So I gave it a go. And it was fun: www.tom-cox.com/once-upon-a-... I recorded an audio version too in case you're sick of reading from screens.

Just discovered that the Michelin Man used to ride a bike while wearing slutty little red boots and smoking a huge stogie. I don't know where else to put this information except in the Cool Files

Faust 1926 🖤🎬

Contemporary printmaker Alexandra Buckle #WomensArt

Nina Hagen 🖤

Marvellous Minoan cups made by Bronze Age potters about 3,800 years ago! Which is your favourite? ❤️ Heraklion Archaeological Museum 📷 by me 🏺 #Archaeology

starless night