Since I was asked - I am opposite end of Southampton to the protests/fighting. I am not too worried yet, we will see how things go. As usual it is heavily people being whipped up by outsiders, but that has been building to kick off since they let Ricky Jones off, unfortunately.

Looking for a little magic? I have 5 onyx pendants with amber accents. Etsy has issues with amber necklaces so have liste them on my Ko-fi. (Same price as other spirals, just listed in US $.) ko-fi.com/s/b55912dbf9 #Handmade #ShopSmall

And it's another short thread @wingsndnsilver.bsky.social with tonight's inventory selection, a bolo set with a stone that seems meant to belong with that in the featured cuff:

There is just no need for this level of migraine. Just disrupts the entire everything... Except sitting up stressing about things and despairing, obviously. That still works. Wednesday, must summon some photo energy, can't sell what isn't listed!

Just silver stack and yellow pearl (#2 and #3) left! I think I will give pearls and another stone a try since these have been popular, but I think I am out of onyx now.

With the Solstice coming up maybe time to pick up a lil pagan ritualism as a treat Kit includes 1 X Mini-Altar 1 X Mini Altar Bowl 1 x Mini Goblet A mini altar for whatever space you have available. Works well on a mantel, a shelf, a desk, etc. www.galdrecraft.com/product/mini...

Good morning June and happy Pride month! Looking for a little handmade magic? oishiny.etsy.com Each pendant comes in a gift box with free international shipping. #Handmade #ShopSmall

You can now purchase the Dinosaurs Survived! stickers as full sets of 5. Each set is $25 You'll save $5 if you bought each set individually. Plus you get a free Dinosaurs Survived! logo sticker for free!!! #sciart #paleoart www.emmalerae.com/store/p91/Di...

Heads-up! If you like what I've been posting on tags like WIPSnips and would like to get your hands on an ebook copy of the first book (and chuck me and a whole pile of other queer writers some cash in the process): itch.io/b/3675/pride... $148 worth of books for $40, from now until the 8th

What on earth did I click on IG that I am following a woman talking about training for ultra marathons? I mean good for her, round of applause, but I do not think that is any of my business...

Meanwhile in the 2000s, half of Intelligence in the UK Army were gay. No closet cases allowed, screaming queens welcome. It came up when I was considering the military and the recruiting officer goes "Well does your mother know?" "Yes." "Not a problem then."

More recent artings!

This is one way I know a lot of teachers are doing AI detection (detectors don't work, don't use them). Pull the kid into your office and ask them questions about the paper. They can almost never answer with any specificity.

Some new items went up today in this auction INCLUDING THIS FRUIT PRINT BAT plushie I want it #CreateJoyAuction

If you missed this (misaligned) wallet two days ago, be advised I am about to do final assembly on attempt #2 and this time I've actually gotten out my stitching pony and little needle clamps etc

Relatedly, if your local library has a pride display: go to the librarians and thank them. Tell them you love it and want to see more like it!

I need to try making individual posts for each flag design sometime to showcase what I have available, but here's a quick bump on my pride stickers!! a couple sold out last night so I've updated the listings with backstock! #pride #indigenousart V1🏳️‍🌈 ko-fi.com/s/51e63e6b04 V2🏳️‍⚧️ ko-fi.com/s/51e63e6b04

What a mess: a disastrous, nonsensical outcome. Anti-progress couched in progressive language. ‘The judgment introduces a regressive legal standard that will fundamentally alter the lives of potentially hundreds of thousands of vulnerable people:

Hilarious and deeply insightful writing by @brianphillips.lol.

We have a thunder! Come on rain...

Historian of something cool and niche? i've got some episode slots available on the Untitled History Podcast in the coming weeks. so if you're up for coming on and talking about your area, DM me! Think In Our Time but more casual. ESPECIALLY if its non-mil stuff. (spread the word, peeps)

I am about to bring back backpacks. You *will* carry water, snacks, a backup battery, something to write on, and a spare plastic bag, and you will like it. (...look, I grew up on the Yorkshire bus system, I leave the house like I could be stranded at any time.)

For anyone who hasn't seen - Swarovski are rolling back their Brand Control Agreement, which prevented small makers having access. www.reddit.com/r/craftsnark... I've been asked if I will have Swarovski again - part of me says yes, I like money, on the other hand they *screwed* small suppliers.

This is one of the reasons poverty is hitting harder and harder as well. Those ‘cheap boots’ of Terry Pratchett now cost twice as much and last half as long

Bundles are going strong! Thanks to all those who've purchased it already. If you haven't yet, don't miss out and pick up SO MANY GOOD BOOKS for $40!!!

Someone actually did a study a while back that showed the most effective way to get women out of TERF groups wasn’t people trying to change their minds, it was them getting literally any benign hobby, like learning other languages or taking up needlework

“We have created mid-level spy action thrillers with $ 1 billion dollars of AI investment!” “Cool, we gave this lonely weirdo a camera, some juice boxes and the internet and got back an ROI of infinity.”

i added the pattern in my ko-fi shop for anyone who was interested in that! :^) ko-fi.com/s/06777044a4

And it's another short thread @wingsndnsilver.bsky.social with tonight's inventory selection, a cuff that suits the image, and the change of season, beautifully:

There's a growing collection of #suncatchers on my Etsy shop w/more to come! Check out the newly listed dragons, #mermay mermaid sisters, crystal octopi, Trees of Life, Protest Fairy Frogs (for all you #Portland ppl), pride flags & dinosaurs! #handmade #art #crafts #bsnm www.etsy.com/shop/alaskan...

I have nothing Pride-themed in stock, but I promise if I get enough orders to replace my laptop in the June sales I will be really gay about it. oishiny.etsy.com #Handmade #ShopSmall

Just silver stack and yellow pearl (#2 and #3) left! I think I will give pearls and another stone a try since these have been popular, but I think I am out of onyx now.

Great pattern for practising #crochet fundamentals or when you need a quick project. www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib... #LittleConkers #CrochetPattern #Reuse

Something that especially impressed me by the Lib Dem MP contributions here, apart from just how many of them there were is how well informed, passionate and also varied their responses were. Personal stories, calling out the EHRC appointment, calling for a vote

I’ve been thinking a lot about the shifting baseline concept as applied to everyday life. People in their 20’s now have no memory of highly functional systems, products (from blenders to sweaters) that were so well made you could hand them down across generations, or even helpful customer service.

Today Microsoft moved all its GitHub copilot subscribers to token-based billing. If you want to see what happens when people have to pay the actual costs of AI, the day is finally here. It's obvious that every customer sees the deep, meaningful value and isn't angry at all.

Patrons! Elis's chapter is coming on Friday as usual but I've got June's update for you (with some cover reveals).

I do! The principal cast of my award-winning, disability-hopepunk adventure, Season One: Iris and the Crew Tear Through Space, is ace and aro, bi, gay, trans, and there’s a sapphic character who’s super important but SPOILERY-SPOILER! books2read.com/iactS1 #SpoonieAuthChat

I've just assembled two more of these giant d20s where every face is a fidget clicker! They take time to print and to assemble but I'm finding it very soothing. 😍 thebrokencircle.etsy.com/listing/4512...

Hey #BookSky, it’s #PrideMonth, which means I’m supposed to remember to, y’know, mention I’m a queer dude writing queer stories and stuff. How about linked queer spec-fic where the smaller parts tell a greater whole? How about #KoboPlus? How about heterochromic gay psychics? If any are a "yes..."

happy pride, shoutout as always to the 1978 gilbert baker pride flag which had pink and turquoise stripes for SEX AND MAGIC AND ART, and in this house we support gay sex and gay magic and gay art

Friends, one of my contributions for @romancingthevote.com came out of the pot today and y’all are not prepared for the glory that is this stack of d20s intended for the BiN pile.

Happy Pride Month from your Chicago based Chaos Bi! 🏳️‍🌈 Still (unfortunately) available for FTE, contract work and side hustles. Lemme edit your words, or write them to begin with! Writing, Narrative Design, Consulting (DEI), & more! hbic at cypheroftyr dot com ✌️

early Ryanair flight

Planned everything for hospital. Bus now just not bothering to show up. And they wonder why people favour cars.

I've been reluctant to tap the sign on this lately because last time some people I like got upset about it. But, anyway...

Year 5/6 maths teacher. I was in 1st set for maths but had some difficulties. He was wildly anti-Irish and used to respond to any errors with "don't worry, we'll find you a nice potato field to dig".

A really lovely review of my hanging ornaments #crochet pattern. See all my reviews here: littleconkers.etsy.com/uk/listing/5... #CrochetPattern #HappyCustomer

It's here! The Power of Pride Bundle 2026 is now live on Itchio! All in support of 284 queer creators and their 396 creations. View the bundle on Itchio here (until July 6): $60 Bundle: itch.io/b/3682/the-p... $10 Pay-What-You-Can: itch.io/b/3684/the-p... #PowerofPride2026

Following on from the post I did yesterday of Whitby by my partner, Clare Caulfield, this is a print she made of Robin Hoods Bay just down the coast. Signed Giclee Print: £95 plus P&P 10% discount code: CLARESARTPRINT10 - apply at checkout. Link: www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1...