Isla Catrìona
@islascribbles.bsky.social
Scicommer, illustrator, writer. Secretly a horrible goose. (icon by @korin_st)
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Dad is watching the rugby, and I, a thirty two year old woman, am desperately trying not to giggle at ‘it’s been fifty years since England came from behind’
November 16, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Dad is watching the rugby, and I, a thirty two year old woman, am desperately trying not to giggle at ‘it’s been fifty years since England came from behind’
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Exclusive by me: A quarter of the world’s population lives within three miles (5km) of operational fossil fuel projects, threatening the health of more than 2bn people as well as critical ecosystems, according to first-of-its-kind research.
@amnesty.org
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
@amnesty.org
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Fossil fuel projects around the world threaten the health of 2bn people – report
Exclusive: ‘Deep-rooted injustices’ affect billions of people due to location of wells, pipelines and other infrastructure
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Exclusive by me: A quarter of the world’s population lives within three miles (5km) of operational fossil fuel projects, threatening the health of more than 2bn people as well as critical ecosystems, according to first-of-its-kind research.
@amnesty.org
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
@amnesty.org
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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The world would be immensely better if more religions and their believers had even a tenth of the dedication the Sikhs do to doing good for people with no gatekeeping or expectations of anything other than "you are a fellow human in need and we can help you"
Folks, if you are hungry, please contact your local Sikh gurdwara. Or just show up for langar, which most gurdwaras do several times a week, for a free meal. Lots also do weekly or monthly drives giving out groceries.
No conversion necessary. Feeding anyone who is hungry is a key part of Sikhism.
No conversion necessary. Feeding anyone who is hungry is a key part of Sikhism.
A lady on TikTok has been calling churches pretending to be a mother with a baby who needs formula and several churches turned her away. But wouldn’t you know that when she called a Mosque (Islamic Center of Charlotte) they immediately said yes.
[Source: www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMpoxsaW/ ]
[Source: www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMpoxsaW/ ]
November 8, 2025 at 4:42 AM
The world would be immensely better if more religions and their believers had even a tenth of the dedication the Sikhs do to doing good for people with no gatekeeping or expectations of anything other than "you are a fellow human in need and we can help you"
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(Paid Work)
I'm looking for artists that:
1) Are open for a commission this month
2) Work traditionally
3) Specialize in portraits and likeness
Drop me your portfolio here if that's you! 🩷
I'm looking for artists that:
1) Are open for a commission this month
2) Work traditionally
3) Specialize in portraits and likeness
Drop me your portfolio here if that's you! 🩷
November 5, 2025 at 7:34 PM
(Paid Work)
I'm looking for artists that:
1) Are open for a commission this month
2) Work traditionally
3) Specialize in portraits and likeness
Drop me your portfolio here if that's you! 🩷
I'm looking for artists that:
1) Are open for a commission this month
2) Work traditionally
3) Specialize in portraits and likeness
Drop me your portfolio here if that's you! 🩷
Grey cat (Skye) was on my lap first. Black cat (Jamie) managed to muscle his way in to the tiny sliver of remaining space and this is the look she’s been giving him since. He is purring blissfully, completely unaware. I am slightly concerned my thighs are about to be the staging ground of WW3.
November 4, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Grey cat (Skye) was on my lap first. Black cat (Jamie) managed to muscle his way in to the tiny sliver of remaining space and this is the look she’s been giving him since. He is purring blissfully, completely unaware. I am slightly concerned my thighs are about to be the staging ground of WW3.
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If you're a National Trust member, it's that time of year again: Midnight tonight is the deadline. It's a shame people have to keep doing this to keep a toehold on historical truth in this country, but here we are. Voting link: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/who-we-are/a...
![[Scene is the entrance cabin to a NATIONAL TRUST PROPERTY AND GARDENS]
1
NATIONAL TRUST EMPLOYEE [inside cabin]:
Hello there
2
[A young family - two parents two kids - have arrived at the front desk].
DAD:
Hi - do you have an activity trail, for the kids?
3
NT EMPLOYEE:
Of course – you’re just in time for the Autumn Gammon Trail!
4
MUM:
That sounds fun, doesn’t it kids?
5
NT EMPLOYEE [handing an activity sheet and pencils to the kids]:
Every autumn, the Reform Trust gammons flock back to the National Trust for the AGM. Just follow the trail round the grounds, and see how many you can spot!
6
NT EMPLOYEE [hearing something in the gardens]:
Listen - that's their call
[Calls emanating from the landscape]:
tut-tut
woke-woke
7
NT EMPLOYEE [showing the family an apparently empty fenced enclosure with some bushes in]:
They are extremely sensitive and fragile...
But you can bring them out of hiding if you put a little sign down mentioning slavery.
8
KIDS [pointing]:
There they are!
[Some little red faced PEOPLE wearing Barbour jackets and gilets emerge cautiously from the bushes. They are creeping towards a TINY SIGN in the middle of the enclosure].
[Little people noises]:
woke-woke
tut-tut
woke-woke
9
[Close-up of the TINY SIGN - we can read that it says]:
Slavery had a bit to do with building this massive house.
[Noises from the little people again as they inspect the tiny sign]:
tut-tut
woke-woke
10
MUM [pointing]:
What's that one doing there?
NT EMPLOYEE:
Oh, that's so sweet…
11
[We see that one of the people is sat on a rock, with a little laptop open on a tree stump, and they are furiously typing away].
NT EMPLOYEE:
I think he's writing a column for the Daily Telegraph…
12
[We see close up to the little person’s screen, it is a word document reading]:
Are National Trust scones secretly WOKE?
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October 31, 2025 at 9:02 AM
If you're a National Trust member, it's that time of year again: Midnight tonight is the deadline. It's a shame people have to keep doing this to keep a toehold on historical truth in this country, but here we are. Voting link: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/who-we-are/a...
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ladies and gentlemen...we got him
October 30, 2025 at 7:10 PM
ladies and gentlemen...we got him
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Prints of this and my previous paintings are currently 25% off at www.inprnt.com/gallery/jenn...
Art Prints by Jenny Haines
Shop gallery quality Art Prints by Jenny Haines.
www.inprnt.com
October 30, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Prints of this and my previous paintings are currently 25% off at www.inprnt.com/gallery/jenn...
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Chrono Trigger: Waiting
Fiona dreams of growing a forest to save the land laid waste, but it'll take centuries, so Robo stays behind to help tend to the trees long after her lifetime. 400yrs later you find him, rusted and broken down amid a lush forest, Fiona's dream accomplished🌳
#ChronoTrigger
Fiona dreams of growing a forest to save the land laid waste, but it'll take centuries, so Robo stays behind to help tend to the trees long after her lifetime. 400yrs later you find him, rusted and broken down amid a lush forest, Fiona's dream accomplished🌳
#ChronoTrigger
October 30, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Chrono Trigger: Waiting
Fiona dreams of growing a forest to save the land laid waste, but it'll take centuries, so Robo stays behind to help tend to the trees long after her lifetime. 400yrs later you find him, rusted and broken down amid a lush forest, Fiona's dream accomplished🌳
#ChronoTrigger
Fiona dreams of growing a forest to save the land laid waste, but it'll take centuries, so Robo stays behind to help tend to the trees long after her lifetime. 400yrs later you find him, rusted and broken down amid a lush forest, Fiona's dream accomplished🌳
#ChronoTrigger
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I've just finished my next Chrono Trigger 30th Anniversary painting and I think I'm gonna post it today!
New painting alert!!
Painted to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Chrono Trigger, the imagery always stuck with me of the Mountain of Woe, lashed with heavy chains to tie it to the ground, and what the magical Kingdom of Zeal might look like from there.
#ChronoTrigger #ChronoTrigger30th
Painted to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Chrono Trigger, the imagery always stuck with me of the Mountain of Woe, lashed with heavy chains to tie it to the ground, and what the magical Kingdom of Zeal might look like from there.
#ChronoTrigger #ChronoTrigger30th
October 30, 2025 at 10:46 AM
I've just finished my next Chrono Trigger 30th Anniversary painting and I think I'm gonna post it today!
The Pope Leo XIV wing of the Vatican museum is going to be, uh, let’s say ‘striking in comparison to its surroundings’
This is a real: Pope Leo XIV was gifted a Buffalo Bills jersey.
The Diocese of Buffalo said Bishop Fisher met with the Pope on Monday to discuss the ongoing bankruptcy filing, among other issues.
Pope Leo was said to have "expressed his gratitude for this symbol of hometown pride." #billsmafia
The Diocese of Buffalo said Bishop Fisher met with the Pope on Monday to discuss the ongoing bankruptcy filing, among other issues.
Pope Leo was said to have "expressed his gratitude for this symbol of hometown pride." #billsmafia
October 30, 2025 at 9:16 AM
The Pope Leo XIV wing of the Vatican museum is going to be, uh, let’s say ‘striking in comparison to its surroundings’
My phone is perpetually set to Do Not Disturb, no push notifications, with about six highly specific people on the list that lets calls/texts through. I cannot describe how much this has improved my life.
Microdosing retirement by living a no push notification life.
October 30, 2025 at 9:06 AM
My phone is perpetually set to Do Not Disturb, no push notifications, with about six highly specific people on the list that lets calls/texts through. I cannot describe how much this has improved my life.
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Microdosing retirement by living a no push notification life.
October 29, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Microdosing retirement by living a no push notification life.
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People who aren’t writers think writer’s block is at least as big and real a problem as I thought quicksand would be, as a child.
AI can help authors beat writer’s block, says Bloomsbury chief
Publisher last week reported jump in revenue in academic and professional arm thanks to AI licensing deal
www.theguardian.com
October 27, 2025 at 1:17 PM
People who aren’t writers think writer’s block is at least as big and real a problem as I thought quicksand would be, as a child.
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I think I'm going to start my habit of asking "what you doing?" on Wednesdays again.
Have you got a fun project you're working on that you can talk about (for work, for fun, for love, for revenge?) tell me about it here! I am nosy and want to indulge in some vicarious excitement.
Thank you.
Have you got a fun project you're working on that you can talk about (for work, for fun, for love, for revenge?) tell me about it here! I am nosy and want to indulge in some vicarious excitement.
Thank you.
October 8, 2025 at 12:10 PM
I think I'm going to start my habit of asking "what you doing?" on Wednesdays again.
Have you got a fun project you're working on that you can talk about (for work, for fun, for love, for revenge?) tell me about it here! I am nosy and want to indulge in some vicarious excitement.
Thank you.
Have you got a fun project you're working on that you can talk about (for work, for fun, for love, for revenge?) tell me about it here! I am nosy and want to indulge in some vicarious excitement.
Thank you.
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Last chance to secure £100,000 to scale up rewilding 💪
Expressions of interest for this year's Rewilding Challenge Fund close Friday 10 October.
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Expressions of interest for this year's Rewilding Challenge Fund close Friday 10 October.
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October 8, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Last chance to secure £100,000 to scale up rewilding 💪
Expressions of interest for this year's Rewilding Challenge Fund close Friday 10 October.
🧵1/2
Expressions of interest for this year's Rewilding Challenge Fund close Friday 10 October.
🧵1/2
‘Isla was the impetus behind reposting this stunningly beautiful sculpture the fact that it shares your name’ YES WHAT OF IT
🐙 ISLA the Caribbean Reef Octopus 🐙 Jand sculpted from clay 🎨
#ArtYear #Art #ArtGallery #BlueSkyArtShow #Octopus #Sculpture #MarineLife #BlueSkyNightMarket #OnlyBeautifulThings #Invertebrates 🦑🐡
#ArtYear #Art #ArtGallery #BlueSkyArtShow #Octopus #Sculpture #MarineLife #BlueSkyNightMarket #OnlyBeautifulThings #Invertebrates 🦑🐡
October 7, 2025 at 10:41 PM
‘Isla was the impetus behind reposting this stunningly beautiful sculpture the fact that it shares your name’ YES WHAT OF IT
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🐙 ISLA the Caribbean Reef Octopus 🐙 Jand sculpted from clay 🎨
#ArtYear #Art #ArtGallery #BlueSkyArtShow #Octopus #Sculpture #MarineLife #BlueSkyNightMarket #OnlyBeautifulThings #Invertebrates 🦑🐡
#ArtYear #Art #ArtGallery #BlueSkyArtShow #Octopus #Sculpture #MarineLife #BlueSkyNightMarket #OnlyBeautifulThings #Invertebrates 🦑🐡
October 7, 2025 at 9:36 PM
🐙 ISLA the Caribbean Reef Octopus 🐙 Jand sculpted from clay 🎨
#ArtYear #Art #ArtGallery #BlueSkyArtShow #Octopus #Sculpture #MarineLife #BlueSkyNightMarket #OnlyBeautifulThings #Invertebrates 🦑🐡
#ArtYear #Art #ArtGallery #BlueSkyArtShow #Octopus #Sculpture #MarineLife #BlueSkyNightMarket #OnlyBeautifulThings #Invertebrates 🦑🐡
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Dad’s books are full of empathy, common sense, and a healthy suspicion of the powerful. But at its heart his work is also about how systems keep people poor while pretending it’s their own fault. So I hope Kemi’s taking notes as well as reading the jokes.
Kemi Badenoch claiming Terry Pratchett as her favourite author is wild
October 7, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Dad’s books are full of empathy, common sense, and a healthy suspicion of the powerful. But at its heart his work is also about how systems keep people poor while pretending it’s their own fault. So I hope Kemi’s taking notes as well as reading the jokes.
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Daughter of Robin Williams, Zelda Williams 💔
October 6, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Daughter of Robin Williams, Zelda Williams 💔
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if I'm not mistaken, this is the first UBI scheme where they aren't in some stupid endless "study" and finally have enough data to just simply DO it, and of course like all the studies showed, the result is a huge boost for the economy
Damn. This is amazing. £325 per week, paid monthly, for 3 years - and the result was a profit for the Irish economy:
www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employmen...
www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employmen...
October 7, 2025 at 12:04 AM
if I'm not mistaken, this is the first UBI scheme where they aren't in some stupid endless "study" and finally have enough data to just simply DO it, and of course like all the studies showed, the result is a huge boost for the economy
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delete chatgpt and stop using generative AI 🖤🤍
Sam Altman’s AI empire will devour as much power as New York City and San Diego combined. Experts say it’s ‘scary’ | Fortune
Andrew Chien told Fortune he’s been a computer scientist for 40 years but we’re close to “some seminal moments for how we think about AI and its impact on society.”
fortune.com
October 7, 2025 at 1:26 AM
delete chatgpt and stop using generative AI 🖤🤍
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The Saudis didn’t pay big money for famous American comedians because they were super eager for comedy, they paid for PR like this.
Bill Burr Defends Performing at Controversial Riyadh Comedy Festival: “They’re Just Like Us”
The actor-comedian details his experience at the event: "Definitely one of the top three experiences I've ever had ... I think it's going to lead to a lot of positive things."
www.hollywoodreporter.com
October 1, 2025 at 4:24 AM
The Saudis didn’t pay big money for famous American comedians because they were super eager for comedy, they paid for PR like this.
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(solemnly) You've had mail.
September 30, 2025 at 7:43 PM
(solemnly) You've had mail.
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I hear *someone* is having a sale next week.
I guess they have to try and recoup some of that $2.5 billion they’re forking over for *checks notes* being deceptive? Who would’ve thought?
Feels like Oct 7 & 8 will be prime days to support independent bookstores. 😌
I guess they have to try and recoup some of that $2.5 billion they’re forking over for *checks notes* being deceptive? Who would’ve thought?
Feels like Oct 7 & 8 will be prime days to support independent bookstores. 😌
September 29, 2025 at 8:54 PM
I hear *someone* is having a sale next week.
I guess they have to try and recoup some of that $2.5 billion they’re forking over for *checks notes* being deceptive? Who would’ve thought?
Feels like Oct 7 & 8 will be prime days to support independent bookstores. 😌
I guess they have to try and recoup some of that $2.5 billion they’re forking over for *checks notes* being deceptive? Who would’ve thought?
Feels like Oct 7 & 8 will be prime days to support independent bookstores. 😌