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Jan S. Gephardt (she/her) presents Weird Sisters Publishing! Science Fiction, Mystery, Fantasy and more! "We have Tales to Tell" - Animal-friendly #thedogdoesnotdie and inclusive. Note: Banner art is ©2023 by Jose-Luis Segura and used with permission.
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It’s the #Yearofthe Horse! How should we celebrate? Traditions differ, but #LunarNewYear, also known as #ChineseNewYear or #SpringFestival is huge, all over the world and especially in Asia. Here’s your essential guide to the #holiday!
chinesenewyear.net/lunar-new-ye...
This square design centers on a design from ChineseNewYear.net, my source for most of my information on this festival.
February 17, 2026 at 10:35 AM
artdog.bsky.social
“Welcome the month of #Ramadan with a heart filled with #peace, #harmony and #joy.” I think non-Muslims would agree with that sentiment as well! Ramadan Mubarak, everyone! #ramadanmubarak
Under an ornamented crescent moon with the words “Ramadan Kareem,” this graphic from English Jagran reads, “Welcome the month of Ramadan with a heart filled with peace, harmony and joy. May the divine blessings of Allah protect and guide you. Ramadan Mubarak.”
February 17, 2026 at 10:34 AM
artdog.bsky.social
Today is #MardiGras, also known as #FatTuesday, the final day of #Carnival, a #Christian cultural celebration which has lasted since #Epiphany. Do you celebrate Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday? Do you know the #holiday’s history?
www.newsweek.com/what-mardi-g...
A square photograph of gold, purple, and green beads, along with an ornate gold tone half-mask, evokes the spirit of Mardi Gras, particularly a New Orleans, Louisiana-style celebration of the holiday. Photo by Getty, via Newsweek Magazine.
February 17, 2026 at 10:33 AM
artdog.bsky.social
Celebrate National Public Science Days Feb. 17-19. We cannot navigate our ever-more-#technological world without a sound understanding of science and its principles. Resist the impulse to hide in #ConspiracyTheories or #superstition. Dare to understand #Science!
nationaltoday.com/national-pub...
This square image on a black background displays a T-shirt design from TeePublic. The words say, “The good thing about science is that it’s true whether or no you believe in it.” The shirt design centers on a cartoon image of Dr. Neil De Grass Tyson with his hands held up, on a round rainbow background, surrounded by stars, an atom with 3 neutrons (one of the Group 13 elements, such as Lithium, Aluminum, or Boron) and a triangular beaker. Image courtesy of TeePublic, where you can buy this shirt for $13 in the US.
February 17, 2026 at 10:31 AM
artdog.bsky.social
Happy #PresidentsDay, #USA! Originally created to honor the first president on George Washington’s Birthday (Feb. 22), this #FederalHoliday expanded to embrace Abraham Lincoln (Feb. 12), and now all presidents in United States history. #ushistory
govbooktalk.gpo.gov/2019/02/15/p...
A US flag flies against a blue sky. The words say “Happy Presidents’ Day.” Photo from the “Government Book Talk” website.
February 16, 2026 at 11:03 PM
artdog.bsky.social
Start the #LunarNewYear with a “New Year’s Eve” reunion dinner! #Feast with #relatives and begin your #year in a propitious way!
chinesenewyear.net/lunar-new-ye...
This square design centers on an illustration of different plates of Chinese food from ChineseNewYear.net. The background is red, with a circular glow of yellow in the middle. The words say, “Lunar New Year Traditional Reunion Dinner.” Illustrated from left to right are Longevity Noodles, Chicken or Duck, Dumplings, Sweet Rice Balls, Rice Cakes, and Steamed or Fried Fish.
February 16, 2026 at 11:02 PM
artdog.bsky.social
Will you be in North Texas this week? Don’t miss FenCon! @fencon.bsky.social! It’s also DeepSouthCon 64! See #writers #artists #filkers #music #costumes #science and more! #sciencefiction convention.
www.fencon.org
On a red, white, blue, and yellow background, the FenCon logo is parked over a Texas-Flag-overlaid map of Texas, covering approximately the northeast part of the state where the convention is held. The headline reads, “FENCON STARTS THIS WEEK! Will you be there?” Map design by AnonMoos, based on a design by Darwinek, under a Creative Commons license, via Wikimedia. FenCon logo courtesy of the convention’s social media.
February 16, 2026 at 11:01 PM
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chathamgrad.bsky.social
Watched it again yesterday.
February 15, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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February 15, 2026 at 3:42 PM
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Too few know about this
joniaskola.bsky.social Joni Askola @joniaskola.bsky.social · 1d
1/12 Elon Musk is responsible for more deaths in one year than ISIS and Al-Qaeda caused in thirty.

In 2025 his "Department of Government Efficiency" dismantled USAID.

He tweeted that he fed it "into the wood chipper."

The result was a massacre 🧵
February 15, 2026 at 4:51 PM
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dougogg.bsky.social
We live in strange times, when Trump wants voters to show ID, but supports anonymity for Epstein's pedophiles.
February 14, 2026 at 4:06 PM
artdog.bsky.social
If you want a great year, it’s important to chase the #Nian #monster away! Use #firecrackers and things that are #red in color to scare him away. If all else fails, bribe the evil creature to leave, with Red Pockets containing #money.
chinesenewyear.net/lunar-new-ye...
Against a background of red and gold skyrockets exploding is an illustration from “ChineseNewYear.net.” The photo shows a red and white “lion dance” mask from a Chinese New Year parade, representing the Nian. The words next to it say, “Traditions: How to Scare Away the Monster Nian: Firecrackers – Nian fears the loud noises and bright flashes from firecrackers and fireworks. Decorations – Red decorations frighten Nian; hang them around your doors to protect your home. Red Pockets – Relatives give children money in red envelopes to bribe the evil Nian.”
February 15, 2026 at 9:35 AM
artdog.bsky.social
It’s the #YearoftheHorse! Happy #LunarNewYear! We’re celebrating by sharing fantasy #equines by a favorite #artist, @lucysynk.bsky.social! Find more information and prints for sale at her website! #horse #art #paintings #artwork #WOMENSART
www.lucysynkfantasyart.com
This design has a red background with an overlay of cherry blossoms and a traditional red Lunar New Year lantern. The design centers on a painting of a white horse standing on the edge of a windy cliff, illuminated against a dark blue sky by the last low rays of sunlight. The headline reads “YEAR OF THE HORSE.” The credit line reads, “White Horse at Sunset,” © Lucy A. Synk.”
February 15, 2026 at 9:33 AM
artdog.bsky.social
Are you ready? #LunarNewYear is about to start! How to get ready? Check this resource to make sure you don’t accidentally violate a taboo!
chinesenewyear.net/lunar-new-ye...
This square design centers on a design from ChineseNewYear.net. At left is a photo of a little girl helping to make red banners for the holiday. At right, the words say, “Traditions: Preparing for the Lunar New Year. Cleaning: On the 28th day of the last lunar month families do a thorough house cleaning. Shopping: Stores close during the holiday, so families must get their shopping done early. Decorating: Families decorate their homes with red lanterns, paper cuttings, and couplets.” The background is red, with a circular glow of yellow in the middle.
February 15, 2026 at 9:32 AM
artdog.bsky.social
Blessings on #Paranirvana Day! #Mahayana #Buddhists all over the world celebrate this day as the anniversary of Buddha’s release from karma and the cycle of suffering. Follow the link for more about this #holiday. Do you celebrate Paranirvana Day?
buddhaweekly.com/buddhas-para...
This image shows a painted depiction of the “sleeping Buddha” – not his death, but his release. He lies recumbent on a bed strewn with flowers, while countless followers in monks’ robes bow their heads against folded hands in prayer. Above float an astral image of the Buddha glowing with a halo, a sky full of flowers, and celestial beings celebrating. Unattributed artist. Courtesy of “Buddha Weekly” online.
February 15, 2026 at 9:30 AM
artdog.bsky.social
It’s #ValentinesDay – but this is not just for #couples. This is for #everyone. How often do you hold someone’s hand?
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This square detail of a Washington Post illustration shows a pair of older peoples’ hands holding each other, surrounded by a cloud of little pink and red hearts. Image by The Washington Post via iStock; courtesy of The Washington Post.
February 14, 2026 at 10:34 AM
artdog.bsky.social
On this #Valentine’sDay, it can’t be said too often: #Love is love. Anyone who would intrude into the relationships of consenting adults is the one who has a problem. #Equality #LGBTQIA
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On a black background, three symbolic couple outlines are colored with an underlay of the colors of the Pride Flag. The couple on the left is 2 women, the one in the middle is a man and a woman, and the one on the right is 2 men. Image from tenor.com.
February 14, 2026 at 10:33 AM
artdog.bsky.social
Historic Valentine cards from three centuries demonstrate the enduring joy of 3D paper art – a love I share! #ValentinesWeek #ValentinesDay2023 #ValentineDay
www.nytimes.com/2018/02/13/a...
Top: “open” and “closed” views of an 1863 Civil War Valentine. The tent’s flaps open to reveal a soldier composing a love letter while envisioning his beloved. Bottom: A German card from around 1900 opens into a 3-dimensional train. Photos from the Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens, via the New York Times.
February 14, 2026 at 10:32 AM
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February 14, 2026 at 1:23 AM
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jackbwuzhere.bsky.social
Say Her Name: Black Women.
Rest in Power: non gender specific.
Red Hand Print: SPECIFICALLY Missing and Murdered indigenous women. Do not use unless it is in conjunction with native organizations.
bruceshark.bsky.social Bruce Shark @bruceshark.bsky.social · Jan 8
Please don't use:
Say Her Name
Rest in power
Red hand print
Rest in power

When posting about Renee Good/white people.
We've been asked multiple times now.

Find your own ways to do things, using these Black and indigenous people's words, hashtags, and symbols is offensive.
Thank you
January 8, 2026 at 4:11 PM
artdog.bsky.social
Will you be in North Texas next week? Don’t miss FenCon! @fencon.bsky.social! It’s also DeepSouthCon 64! See #writers #artists #filkers #music #costumes #science and more! #sciencefiction convention.
www.fencon.org
On a red, white, blue, and yellow background, the FenCon logo is parked over a Texas-Flag-overlaid map of Texas, covering approximately the northeast part of the state where the convention is held. The headline reads, “ONE WEEK TILL FENCON! Will you be there?” Map design by AnonMoos, based on a design by Darwinek, under a Creative Commons license, via Wikimedia. FenCon logo courtesy of the convention’s social media.
February 13, 2026 at 8:27 AM
artdog.bsky.social
No rest in #death when there’s #AI? Several events used AI-generated #images of #deceased people in 2025. You may have seen another highlighted on this profile, created as an anti-#fentanyl effort. What do you think? Could it alter our #grief process?
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
This design centers on an illustration of a photo of a woman in black at a funeral, mixed with a male figure that appears to be encircling her with his arm, made of flat purple-to-blue gradient shapes partially overwritten by white or semi-transparent asterisks, periods, commas, slashes, hashtag symbols, and the letters “R,” “I,” and “P.” The unattributed “AI Ghost” illustration is courtesy of The Guardian.
February 13, 2026 at 8:25 AM
artdog.bsky.social
However you #observe (or ignore) (or stay home and hide on) #Friday the 13th, may you have the best possible #day! #Friday13th #superstition
horizonhealth.com/blog/superti...
This square design centers on a wonderful cartoon-style drawing that illustrates all kinds of contemporary good-luck or bad-luck superstitions from a rabbit’s foot and a four-leaf clover to an upside-down horseshoe, umbrella, black cat, and a ladder for the hapless man in the picture to walk under. Above the picture, the words say, “HAVE A SUPER-LUCKY DAY!” Below it, the words say, “Happy Friday the Thirteenth!” and at the bottom left it says, “’Superstition’ Illustration by Michael Meier, via Horizon Health.”
February 13, 2026 at 8:24 AM
artdog.bsky.social
Even if it weren’t #BlackHistoryMonth, I think this @locusmag.bsky.social interview with top-tier #Africnfuturist #author @nnedi.bsky.social would be well worth #reading! She finishes the “She Who Knows” Trilogy this month! #amreading #sciencefiction #BookSky📚💙
locusmag.com/feature/nned...
This design centers on a montage of the Locus Magazine online header image for the article to which this post is linked. Below that are the three book covers for the “She Who Knows,” Trilogy: “She Who Knows,” (book 1), “One Way Witch,” (book 2), and the February 2026 release, “The Daughter Who Remains,” (book 3). Book covers courtesy of Amazon.
February 12, 2026 at 9:15 AM
artdog.bsky.social
Do you? At Weird Sisters Publishing, we make it a point! #artwork by
KaaiLeen 🌱 @kaaileen.bsky.social #ArtMeansBusiness #NoAI #HumanArtists #artwork #ArtificialInteligence
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An illustration of a girl holding a pencil with the text "support human artists.” Below in smaller type it says, “Artwork © KaaiLeen. "
February 12, 2026 at 9:12 AM