little setting piece for my story.

A thread on the harms of AI in its current form, and the lack of legislative control over its implementations. Whenever I repost this, it's because another post has been added. The thread is long.

People should have seen this coming, we've been talking about it for years now, but ironically, the most easily replaceable roles on the workforce are those at the top.

This is an insanely cool (actual) photo taken by photographer Andrew McCarthy of a skydiver buddy seen in silhouette against the distant sun. Full story, videos, and more here: www.instagram.com/p/DRBAaqLkvy...

Marco is an extremely skilled artist and these would make a gorgeous addition to your home, especially if you have a gaming area!

#TOLKTOBER Day 31: PELENNOR FIELDS

Love this so much. 💜

a big runoff last night, in New Orleans: Calvin Duncan was exonerated after spending *28 years* in prison; he tried to get his own case records from the New Orleans city clerk—but the office dragged its feet. So Duncan ran to become city clerk himself, and yesterday ousted the incumbent.

🧪A clinical trial for Alzheimer's has shown that removal of amyloid plaques in early stage of the disease slows cognitive decline; in particular, a 30% improvement. However, it doesn't stop dementia, it slows it down. This comes at a time when budget cuts have affected research on this disease.

Uh this is enormous

"People, today we were flooded — my family and I. I’m begging you to help us build a tent. We are dying from the cold, all our clothes are soaked, and we have nothing left to wear." chuffed.org/project/azez

The KICKSTARTER for RAPTURE OF THE DEEP has just 8 days left—and it's only 43% of the way there! To help promote it, I've recruited two guest stars from my book FIRE IN THE HIGHLANDS, coming 2026. Link to the Rapture of the Deep Kickstarter in the replies!

I took a really long break from cross stitching but as it’s my birthday I’ve decided that tonight I will cross stitch

Cannot recommend modules by @kharrak.bsky.social highly enough. He is a skilled adventuresmith and we've had some extremely fun times playtesting his modules. Without fail they have all had those "OH SHIT" horror moments.

Is there a good news feed I can subscribe to 🤔

If there is anyone who believes in humanity, please help my family.💔💔 Rain flooded our home, and my young, sick children cannot bear this freezing cold. I am helpless to protect them alone. Any support, big or small, can save their lives and give them warmth and safety.❤️‍🩹 gofund.me/edd687b8

Abod and i were gonna video chat today, but it's rainy in Gaza, and he can't find a dry spot with decent wifi 😔 he's still working, volunteering, AND raising two kids under bombing & genocide. meanwhile his evacuation fundraiser has only made $69 this week can you help? chuffed.org/project/help...

those of us laid off from Teen Vogue were really fortunate to complete our fundraising goal — the laid-off staffers at VIBE deserve the same support, as Black media outlets and journalists continue to be targeted and discriminated against in “austerity” measures

I usually share a new Palestinian account every day but today I am going to do a thread of people I’ve already verified impacted by the recent flooding in Gaza. If you can help any of these families- many who lost everything again- please do. edition.cnn.com/2025/11/14/m...

Prophecy of Varaxes is now live! www.twitch.tv/LizardfolkLo...

This whole concept is hanging me. I work in bereavement support. I have done for several years. I have training in this. I research this. Ok? This sort of concept is horrific and will hurt people. 🧵

the world is a bit smaller tonight with the death of Alice Wong. if you aren't familiar with who she was please pick up any of her books.

"one day, when it's safe, when there's no personal downside to calling a thing what it is, when it's too late to hold anyone accountable, everyone will have always been against this"

Incredibly smart PR tactic from ICE to continue assaulting very handsome priests

‘Death remains my intimate shadow partner. It has been with me since birth, always hovering close by. I understand one day we will finally waltz together into the ether. I hope when that time comes, I die with the satisfaction of a life well-lived, unapologetic, joyful, & full of love.’ —Alice Wong

I don’t want to formulate words yet, but my friend Alice Wong, @sfdirewolf.bsky.social of the Disability Visibility Project, has passed. Here are the words she left behind: www.instagram.com/p/DREMDNBjnq...

How your email finds me

Why are we still making small dick jokes in 2025 💀 disparage someone's horrible actions, not their anatomy. Many other people have the same anatomy. Your anatomy does not dictate your worth as a person nor your morality.

My dear friend Sama'a and her family need us desperately. Winter has arrived in Gaza City, and food is scarce. Please give what you can. tinyurl.com/SamaasFamily

I’ve seen mid-latitude aurora 6 nights before this week, but always by myself or with only my dog. Tuesday night (11 November 2025) was the first time friends joined me, and therefore the first time I have a picture of me and the aurora together. From the 9:30 PM EST substorm ❤️💚

I would freaking love this sticker book omg

Autumn leaf 1 Watercolour, approximately 75 × 130 mm. Suggested musical accompaniment: youtu.be/htnXgyBbiyg?....

I really, really wish that this was available in my country

Danse Macabre #art

Bastet 🐈

Techbros compare us, A/I haters, to obscurantist luddites opposed to progress. Asbestos was progress at the time. Look at it now. A/I is the current Asbestos progress of our time.

I absolutely love the art I got, I highly recommend commissioning!!

Here's my commissions link! I'd also be super amped if you wanted to join my kofi monthly support. It makes a huge difference to me. ko-fi.com/danellemalan...

Hi folks! I had to see a specialist this month. I'd really like to fill the hole it made in our budget. If you're interested, I have capacity for Scarry doodles, left handed pet doodles & single char bust sketches. Everything else is full until Dec. But you can still order if you're ok with waiting⬇️

How did I only just now find out today that Betty Boop is public domain? #werewolfwednesday

Today I learnt: the power of the dull catchlight as a precursor/enhancement to the bright catchlight. Pencil for scale. I will be darkening the pupil with Lunar Black before adding the bright catchlight. This one was made using Buff Titanium, an unexpected power house of my watercolour collection.

I wasn't actually going for Subaru in it's natural environment pic, but if I say the name Richard Attenborough, you'll read the next line in your head in his voice. Here's Paul's Subaru XV parked up with an Aurora Australis dazzling in the night sky of the rugged South Otago Coast of New Zealand

Super massive 210° panorama of the south east Otago coast from Chrystalls Beach as the #Aurora australis was waining a bit (yeah this wasn't even the insane bit). Cooks Rock is an old volcanic vent & impressive rock. #Nikon #NZ #Panorama

The Aurora Australis - 12-11-2025 - new south wales, Australia #scape #australia #landscape #aurora #photography #photographersofbluesky #goodnight #naturephotography #auroraaustralis #colour #nature #potd #aesthetic #southernlights

Around half of Zanzibar's population of 2 million people live unconnected from the electricity grid. But one program is training local women as solar power technicians to help light up Tanzania.

Today is a good day to remember, and to say, that the #MeToo movement was right, and was righteous, and has been vindicated over and over again. There was no overreach. There was no excess. There was no they-went-too-far. So much work remains to be done.

I am once again playing the Dangerous Game

IT'S CHERRY SEASON