Halima-Linda
@halimalinda.bsky.social
Molten Midnight is when/where I create, dancing with fibre and metal. Daytime gardener and meader, exploring medieval skills and trades. Factotum and polymath. She/her. Love is love; hold tight. Believe Gaia when She speaks. Listen.
I suppose the seasons have truly changed. Or changing. Leaves have fallen. Garlic is planted. Pondering the stack of unread books.
November 14, 2025 at 10:07 AM
I suppose the seasons have truly changed. Or changing. Leaves have fallen. Garlic is planted. Pondering the stack of unread books.
No photo, but I should've gotten one... or several. I've been struggling with archery for a while, and decided to make a major change in how I hold my string hand. Yesterday was my very first score of 70 pts in a Royal Round! The season ends the 31st, so... aiming for 80+ pts regularly, next year!
October 28, 2025 at 1:40 AM
No photo, but I should've gotten one... or several. I've been struggling with archery for a while, and decided to make a major change in how I hold my string hand. Yesterday was my very first score of 70 pts in a Royal Round! The season ends the 31st, so... aiming for 80+ pts regularly, next year!
"Was"??? Is! Still dying, and Long Covid takes your life while leaving you mostly breathing. Even without LC, the organ damage accrues and will take you down in a few years, "unexpectedly".
The book sounds like a good one, though.
The book sounds like a good one, though.
As bad as COVID-19 was, the authors of a new book on pandemic planning believe we got off lightly, @crof.bsky.social writes.🦠
Here’s the Book to Buy in Bulk for Public Health Officials | The Tyee
‘The Big One’ charts the path forward for future pandemics and the current ‘infodemic.’
thetyee.ca
October 25, 2025 at 8:22 AM
"Was"??? Is! Still dying, and Long Covid takes your life while leaving you mostly breathing. Even without LC, the organ damage accrues and will take you down in a few years, "unexpectedly".
The book sounds like a good one, though.
The book sounds like a good one, though.
I bound some more journals, and this time included sizes I've dubbed Octo and Sexto, to go with Quarto. Fold a sheet of copier paper in half crosswise and then lengthwise for Quarto size; fold again for Octo, and again for Sexto. Soft leather; waxed cotton long-stitch; 72 leaves/144 pp acid-free.
October 13, 2025 at 6:33 AM
I bound some more journals, and this time included sizes I've dubbed Octo and Sexto, to go with Quarto. Fold a sheet of copier paper in half crosswise and then lengthwise for Quarto size; fold again for Octo, and again for Sexto. Soft leather; waxed cotton long-stitch; 72 leaves/144 pp acid-free.
I occasionally take photos to remind myself that, not only can I do this, but have done it at least once!
September 30, 2025 at 8:06 AM
I occasionally take photos to remind myself that, not only can I do this, but have done it at least once!
I'm coming back to this for remedial language lessons.
14 Medieval Sayings: ‘These are beautiful words to understand’ www.medievalists.net/2023/09/14-m... #Medieval
14 Medieval Sayings: 'These are beautiful words to understand' - Medievalists.net
Need some medieval wisdom? A 14th-century merchant has left us a collection of sayings and proverbs under the title 'These are beautiful words to understand'.
www.medievalists.net
September 11, 2025 at 10:37 PM
I'm coming back to this for remedial language lessons.
Looking forward to more!
Where’s Gander? We’re on it! Been a busy, heads down kinda summer, but this is a quick update. August Closed Beta has moved to September, but we still have plans to open up more broadly end of October. More to come!
September 11, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Looking forward to more!
I am sorry: I feel this NOVA l PBS video, July 21/25, ("Watch a computer science professor demonstrate how easy it is to make a convincing deepfake") is important enough to share. Be careful about what you choose to believe, especially on-screen, any screen. www.facebook.com/share/v/19Ri...
Redirecting...
www.facebook.com
August 29, 2025 at 7:19 PM
I am sorry: I feel this NOVA l PBS video, July 21/25, ("Watch a computer science professor demonstrate how easy it is to make a convincing deepfake") is important enough to share. Be careful about what you choose to believe, especially on-screen, any screen. www.facebook.com/share/v/19Ri...
Truly wise words! Not only to appreciate the beauty, but to create art in whatever way you can... which need not be beautiful to speak to your soul.
August 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Truly wise words! Not only to appreciate the beauty, but to create art in whatever way you can... which need not be beautiful to speak to your soul.
Working textiles lately: språng garters in wool, under-3; archer's armguard in silk kumihimo, 16-strand; new-to-me språng pattern, trad Finnish, under-3 mirrored.
August 29, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Working textiles lately: språng garters in wool, under-3; archer's armguard in silk kumihimo, 16-strand; new-to-me språng pattern, trad Finnish, under-3 mirrored.
Spent the weekend at a medieval event with my spindles; sold some, and some journals and many copper rings.
June 5, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Spent the weekend at a medieval event with my spindles; sold some, and some journals and many copper rings.
Please speak up; if you are not in the cross-hairs now, you will be.
ok so an important thing i really think people on bluesky need to hear about the anti-trans megabill
the tl;dr is that you could actually turn the tide of trans rights in america right now
but if you don’t act now, then we’re all cooked indefinitely
please read on
🧵
the tl;dr is that you could actually turn the tide of trans rights in america right now
but if you don’t act now, then we’re all cooked indefinitely
please read on
🧵
May 23, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Please speak up; if you are not in the cross-hairs now, you will be.
I like this!
The idea is: share some cool science and then tell everyone it’s all at risk and here’s how to annoy your legislators about it! Have open discussion.
Everything you need to do it is here www.standupforscience.net/summer-fight...
Everything you need to do it is here www.standupforscience.net/summer-fight...
Summer Fight For Science 2025 — STAND UP FOR SCIENCE
www.standupforscience.net
May 21, 2025 at 7:53 AM
I like this!
Another dwarf Iris pulled through!
May 3, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Another dwarf Iris pulled through!
Delighted that this dwarf Iris made it through the winter!
May 2, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Delighted that this dwarf Iris made it through the winter!
Here's the video I was referring to a minute ago.
Mark Carney: "I'm asking for you to vote with me for positive reasons"
April 24, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Here's the video I was referring to a minute ago.
I like how he stands for the positive things he brings to all citizens, and trusting in their intelligence to see that a rising tide lifts all boats, like you and me and others who are not like us. Growth mindset instead of... fear. I vote for the good of all of us. 🇨🇦
I can't imagine how it would feel to live under the cynical rantings and misinformation of Poilievre versus this dude for the next five years.
[this isn't his account, it's supporters.]
[this isn't his account, it's supporters.]
April 24, 2025 at 7:14 PM
I like how he stands for the positive things he brings to all citizens, and trusting in their intelligence to see that a rising tide lifts all boats, like you and me and others who are not like us. Growth mindset instead of... fear. I vote for the good of all of us. 🇨🇦
My cherry tree. I kind of want a puzzle with this image.
April 24, 2025 at 8:46 AM
My cherry tree. I kind of want a puzzle with this image.
My odd little Hoya plant in bloom! (It's not H. carnosa, because I have one of those, too.)
April 20, 2025 at 8:35 AM
My odd little Hoya plant in bloom! (It's not H. carnosa, because I have one of those, too.)
The Sinningia blossom is the size of my thumbnail... and my hands fit size 7 gloves. 😁 It's apparently liking the attention I've given it lately.
March 25, 2025 at 7:54 PM
The Sinningia blossom is the size of my thumbnail... and my hands fit size 7 gloves. 😁 It's apparently liking the attention I've given it lately.
Speaking up in spite of the inevitable outcome. We need more people with such strength of will. closertotheedge.substack.com/p/alexandr-s...
ALEXANDR SKOBOV'S FINAL ROAR: THE DISSIDENT WHO LIT THE MATCH AND DARED PUTIN TO WATCH IT BURN
Aleksandr Skobov knew exactly what he was doing.
closertotheedge.substack.com
March 22, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Speaking up in spite of the inevitable outcome. We need more people with such strength of will. closertotheedge.substack.com/p/alexandr-s...
War against PM Carney...? He must be very, very good if they are that afraid of him. Awesome! 🇨🇦
A super important read. Look for the EC report, the Samara Centre rpt and even CBC report to get confirmation and further details: deanblundell.substack.com/p/the-disinf...
The Disinformation War Against Mark Carney Begins: A Coordinated Global Attack
How a US-Russian Propaganda Machine is Targeting Canada’s Leading Political Threat
deanblundell.substack.com
March 19, 2025 at 9:04 AM
War against PM Carney...? He must be very, very good if they are that afraid of him. Awesome! 🇨🇦
Only one of the many long-term risks. I will continue to wear my N95s. (I admit that the significant and accumulating loss of IQ points with every infection was the first driver for that decision. Now there are other reasons, too.)
Long-term heart risks from COVID-19.
"A study found that having a COVID-19 infection doubles the risk of cardiovascular diseases, with risks extending up to 3 years."
"The risks presented by COVID-19 apply to all patients, regardless of age, gender, or prior health conditions."
"A study found that having a COVID-19 infection doubles the risk of cardiovascular diseases, with risks extending up to 3 years."
"The risks presented by COVID-19 apply to all patients, regardless of age, gender, or prior health conditions."
Medical Minute: Long-term heart risks from COVID-19
A study found that having a COVID-19 infection doubles the risk of cardiovascular diseases, with risks extending up to three years.
www.news9.com
March 19, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Only one of the many long-term risks. I will continue to wear my N95s. (I admit that the significant and accumulating loss of IQ points with every infection was the first driver for that decision. Now there are other reasons, too.)
POV.
The last line fills me full of foreboding.
March 19, 2025 at 8:50 AM
POV.
I agree. The NDP, in this case, is our best bet for tapping into the brainpower in our area, to embrace all facets of our diversity. This time, no matter your usual inclination, vote strategically; remember that your vote is like taking the bus going in the general direction you'd like to go.
This is why Vancouver Island, especially outside of Saanich, needs to vote NDP. This is the creepy Maple MAGAs that are waiting for our vote to be divided.
Far right aims to control northern #VancouverIsland "Echoing the purges that have been made across U.S. departments in the weeks since Trump took office, Gunn railed against diversity, equity and inclusion policies" cheknews.ca/conservative... #elbowsup #cdnpoli
March 19, 2025 at 8:47 AM
I agree. The NDP, in this case, is our best bet for tapping into the brainpower in our area, to embrace all facets of our diversity. This time, no matter your usual inclination, vote strategically; remember that your vote is like taking the bus going in the general direction you'd like to go.