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Ara
@arasigyrn.bsky.social
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NeuroDivergent, Queer and trying my best!
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naomialderman.bsky.social
just incredibly thrilled to announce that after months and months of uncertainty over the future of the game, and several I have bought Zombies, Run!, the game I co-created and have been making for the past 12 years:

zombiesrungame.com

observer.co.uk/the-critics/...
I’m a novelist who’s just bought a video games company. Here’s why you should care about games writing | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 6:08 AM
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quixoticorchid.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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refrag.bsky.social
Today is the day to repost this meme about International Men's Day, one of the most unironically wholesome memes that has ever been made.

Shoutout to all my fellow champs, chiefs, and kings. ✊
Nerdy kid at keyboard: Hi guys, I've noticed that it is International Men's Day today, and I'm confused. Why do we need a day to talk about men? We're not a marginalised group like women, queer people, or people of colour. The media is already full of stories about men. Big buff shirtless dude at keyboard: I'm glad you asked, champ. Whatever your view on men's place in society, it's still true that we face a lot of issues - like social isolation, risk of suicide, health problems, and attitudes towards sex and child rearing. Having a day to talk about those doesn't take away from anyone else's problems. In fact, having a day to talk about them helps us be more mindful, and listen better at other times. Second shirtless buff dude on a couch at his laptop: The chief here is really on to something. I want to echo what he said, and also point out that the idea we should remain silent about our problems actually contributes to a lot of our issues. We are human beings, with human needs. Seeking mutual support and understanding isn't the same thing as placing a burden on others. Especially if we're providing it for each other. Third buff dude at his laptop: Right on, my fellow kings. We've inherited a social legacy of competition and division, and a lot of what makes a man in our era is under question. IMD is a chance for us to examine and rethink what we are together, and build the bonds of solidarity and support that will make a better way possible - like in this meme. Because in our hearts, we're all curious kids and buff guys on keyboards.
November 19, 2025 at 6:38 PM
arasigyrn.bsky.social
Storm Claudia is busily flooding the roads. An evening to spend cozied up and napping
November 14, 2025 at 9:06 PM
arasigyrn.bsky.social
Best Beloved is off on work-related travel. I am alone and un-supervised.

....this sucks.
November 9, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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genevievecogman.bsky.social
Never used it, hope never to have to use it.
clairesnonsense.bsky.social Claire Waller / Ellie Graves/ Claire Lunn @clairesnonsense.bsky.social · 16d
Hands up if you've never used Chat GPT ✋

(I feel like Dozer and Tank in The Matrix right now - at first I didn't use it because, rather ironically, I'm lazy and stubborn (peak Taurus energy there) - literally no, don't make me use the new thing I don't wanna. Now I'm glad I didn't 😅)
baddestmamajama.bsky.social Jessica Ellis @baddestmamajama.bsky.social · 17d
Probably a good way to tell right now if the job you’re applying for is run by absolute dumbfucks is to ask if they’re using AI.
November 9, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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meadekrosby.bsky.social
Thinking only of Rosalind Franklin today, and what was stolen from her (and so many other female scientists alongside her).
Rosalind Franklin and the damage of gender harassment
Spurred by a recent report on sexual harassment in academia, our columnist revisits a historical case and reflects on what has changed—and what hasn’t
www.science.org
November 7, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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aliettedebodard.com
Hahhahaa oh god
www.knitfolk.co.uk/shop/p/hm5yr...
I want one of these
(A friend and colleague saw the shawl and has made noises about could I crochet her one
Me: 👀)
‘Lucky Dip' Woven Handmade Clothing Care Instructions Crochet Labels — Knit Folk
The perfect finishing touch to your crocheted garments to let the recipient know just how long it took you to make, FOREVER! Woven 190gsm smooth satin labels, 100% Polyester - with printed slogan. L...
www.knitfolk.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 4:58 PM
arasigyrn.bsky.social
I really need to stop putting on Youtube videos of art techniques I don't do when I'm working on things.

I don't need to learn brush painting! I don't!
November 7, 2025 at 3:54 PM
arasigyrn.bsky.social
Okay, having watched one episode of 'Game of Wool' and being a regular watcher of 'Great British Sewing Bee' (which GoW is clearly copying some beats from).

The contestants were lovely. I would have liked more focus on them.

The chunky yarn was a definite problem.
November 6, 2025 at 10:06 PM
arasigyrn.bsky.social
Me: I have normal opinions on things.

Game of Wool: We're looking for Britain's Best Knitter!

Me: THAT'S CROCHET!!
November 6, 2025 at 7:19 PM
arasigyrn.bsky.social
I was planning to do some linoprint carving but my order from Handprinted.co.uk arrived and I am gloating over my two new cutters too much to do it tonight.
Handprinted | UK printmaking and dyeing supplier
Handprinted | UK shop and studio for Batik, Screen Printing, Relief Printmaking, Art and Dyeing materials. Supplying the artist, printmaker and craftsperson. Friendly, knowledgeable advice, tutorials,...
Handprinted.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 10:10 PM
arasigyrn.bsky.social
Number of #Inktober Drawings Done: 31
Number of #Inktober Drawings I have to find drawer space for: 23
Number of #Inktober Drawings claimed by Best Beloved: 8

Success!
October 31, 2025 at 11:01 PM
arasigyrn.bsky.social
Last four #Inktober drawings
28 - Lantern
29 - Wolf
30 - Sweet
31 - Tea
A pen and ink of a lantern swinging from a branch A pen and ink drawing of a bipedal wolf wearing a witch's hat, carrying a spellbook under one arm and two bones in her other hand. She has a bone sticking out of the corner of her mouth like a cigarette A pen and ink drawing of a small kitten standing in a crumpled up witch's hat. A pen and ink drawing of a teapot with a witch's hat, a mug of hot tea, a dog's bowl of tea and a mug of tea with a mushroom handle
October 31, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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hetanshah.bsky.social
Government has published one of those quiet but important documents that might get overlooked as it is not 'newsy'. The headline finding is that £1 of public R&D investment generates £8 in net economic benefits for the UK over the long term
www.gov.uk/government/p...
The value of public R&D
www.gov.uk
October 30, 2025 at 1:28 PM
arasigyrn.bsky.social
Week 4 of #Inktober
A pen and ink drawing of a vault with a stylized cat statue and a small flame on top of it. There is a creeper growing over the corner of the tomb and a small tree growing beside it. A pen and ink drawing of a candle in a simple holder A pen and ink drawing of a witch with a lantern standing in a cluster of gigantic ribs A pen and ink drawing of a bat zooming away from the moon which shows a dragon flying in front of it.
October 28, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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scarleteen.com
Happy Ace Week from Scarleteen! To celebrate the last day of this special week, we have compiled a list of resources within and beyond Scarleteen for you and yours:
Text: "Are you new to the asexuality spectrum? We've got resources for you at and beyond Scarleteen! P.S. Happy Ace Week," alongside hands holding a heart with the ace flag colors.
October 25, 2025 at 6:13 PM
arasigyrn.bsky.social
Week 3 of #Inktober: 15. 'Lightning', 16. Cauldron, 17 'Mushroom' and 18. 'Star'
A pen and ink drawing of a small cottage, its chimney being struck by lightning A pen and ink drawing of an old cauldron sitting in the middle of crude fireplace A pen and ink drawing of a witch with a hat like a mushroom cap which has smaller mushrooms growing out it. He has a basket of mushrooms in the hand closest to the viewer and is holding a toadstool in his other hand. He has a handlebar moustache and a beard A pen and ink drawing of a witch on her broom, she has her back to the viewer and holding onto her hat as she looks up at a shooting star
October 21, 2025 at 5:37 PM
arasigyrn.bsky.social
Second Week of #Inktober
A pen and ink drawing of a honey bee with a wicker skep in the background wearing a witch's hat A pen, ink and ink wash drawing of an open fireplace, a cat is curled up on the lap of someone wearing skirts on the right. A pen and ink drawing of a key with an ornamental snake winding around the top. A pen and ink picture of a witch with an apron and crystals in her pockets, in her walking stick and coming out of her hat and dress.
October 14, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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matineemode.bsky.social
Take a few minutes to appreciate Drew Struzan creating the original artwork for THE PHANTOM MENACE. Truly a master at work.
October 14, 2025 at 7:12 PM
arasigyrn.bsky.social
Three hours v. ten minutes.
A photo of a cutting mat with lino carving of a cat on the left and the pencil sketch it was based off on the right. There is a pencil at the bottom edge of the mat and a lino cutter at the top.
October 12, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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isobelstarling.bsky.social
Shout this from the fucking rooftops, people!! #fuckAI
A meme that says 'petition to add this button to literally every app right now: Exclude AI meme by @FLScience
October 8, 2025 at 3:55 PM
arasigyrn.bsky.social
First week of #Inktober in the books.
An ink drawing of a witch with a very large hat, also wearing a scarf and carrying a basket, done for the Inktober prompt 'Hat' An ink drawing of a large, goofy toad done for the Inktober prompt 'Familar' An ink drawing of a crystal ball on a stand with a bat crest, done for the Inktober prompt 'Crystal ball' An ink drawing of a besom broom leaning against the wall with a chaotic brush and a bent handle, done for the prompt 'Broom'
October 7, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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fuckyoubaker.bsky.social
MONDAY.
SPITE AS FUEL.
October 6, 2025 at 11:03 PM