Viv Schwarz
@vivschwarz.bsky.social
Author, artist, interactive stuff.
Runs betonmond card games.
Hopes you are mostly happy.
She/they
Runs betonmond card games.
Hopes you are mostly happy.
She/they
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This House will now vote on staying in bed until spring. All in favour raise a paw.
January 6, 2026 at 1:04 PM
This House will now vote on staying in bed until spring. All in favour raise a paw.
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The Bright Side postcard for "Bauhaus Exhibition Weimar 1923" (Die heitere Seite Postkarte zur "Bauhaus-Ausstellung Weimar 1923") http://www.moma.org/collection/works/67177
January 5, 2026 at 3:30 PM
The Bright Side postcard for "Bauhaus Exhibition Weimar 1923" (Die heitere Seite Postkarte zur "Bauhaus-Ausstellung Weimar 1923") http://www.moma.org/collection/works/67177
I got a cold and bruises from getting stuck on London transport and slipping down a frozen escalator. Today is all about toasted sandwiches at home for me.
Escalator stairs give you a real patterning! Kind of wondering what the technology is that is expected to stop them from icing over. If any
Escalator stairs give you a real patterning! Kind of wondering what the technology is that is expected to stop them from icing over. If any
January 5, 2026 at 1:47 PM
I got a cold and bruises from getting stuck on London transport and slipping down a frozen escalator. Today is all about toasted sandwiches at home for me.
Escalator stairs give you a real patterning! Kind of wondering what the technology is that is expected to stop them from icing over. If any
Escalator stairs give you a real patterning! Kind of wondering what the technology is that is expected to stop them from icing over. If any
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Brr! London is chilly overnight, and A Good Snowman Is Hard To Build is FREE because of our ridiculous Pay What The Temperature Is pricing model.
draknek.itch.io/a-good-snowman
Get it before it's hot!
draknek.itch.io/a-good-snowman
Get it before it's hot!
A Good Snowman Is Hard To Build by Draknek & Friends, Benjamin Davis
Pay what the temperature is: -0.2°C = FREE!
draknek.itch.io
January 3, 2026 at 12:50 AM
Brr! London is chilly overnight, and A Good Snowman Is Hard To Build is FREE because of our ridiculous Pay What The Temperature Is pricing model.
draknek.itch.io/a-good-snowman
Get it before it's hot!
draknek.itch.io/a-good-snowman
Get it before it's hot!
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My tiny star system generator ASTRA SPLENDENS is now available for exploration:
itch: verbante.itch.io/astra
lexaloffle: www.lexaloffle.com/bbs/?tid=153...
#pico8 #procgen #gamedev
itch: verbante.itch.io/astra
lexaloffle: www.lexaloffle.com/bbs/?tid=153...
#pico8 #procgen #gamedev
January 1, 2026 at 7:33 PM
My tiny star system generator ASTRA SPLENDENS is now available for exploration:
itch: verbante.itch.io/astra
lexaloffle: www.lexaloffle.com/bbs/?tid=153...
#pico8 #procgen #gamedev
itch: verbante.itch.io/astra
lexaloffle: www.lexaloffle.com/bbs/?tid=153...
#pico8 #procgen #gamedev
I think I'll take January and maybe February to get a brew card game ready for @betonmond.bsky.social and contemplates what to write next. I think a novel, maybe a spooky one.
January 2, 2026 at 8:33 PM
I think I'll take January and maybe February to get a brew card game ready for @betonmond.bsky.social and contemplates what to write next. I think a novel, maybe a spooky one.
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Is there any precedent for powerful people claiming that a nonsentient process has a personality behind it that only they and their fellow experts can understand and speak for and it knows everything and can do anything and wants to help and also it will destroy us if we dont give it what it wants
January 2, 2026 at 12:52 PM
Is there any precedent for powerful people claiming that a nonsentient process has a personality behind it that only they and their fellow experts can understand and speak for and it knows everything and can do anything and wants to help and also it will destroy us if we dont give it what it wants
Could literally have a different artist doing a doodle each day easily. It would be nothing to them financially, t would be good for the artists, it would be culture. It would be a connection, it would be interesting. It would be good. Instead, this sad nonsense
huh so Google is kicking off the new year by pissing off knitters that’s fun
January 2, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Could literally have a different artist doing a doodle each day easily. It would be nothing to them financially, t would be good for the artists, it would be culture. It would be a connection, it would be interesting. It would be good. Instead, this sad nonsense
Favourite game I've played on the miyoo so far: www.lexaloffle.com/bbs/?pid=180...
trichromat
www.lexaloffle.com
January 2, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Favourite game I've played on the miyoo so far: www.lexaloffle.com/bbs/?pid=180...
Today's achievements: set up my old studio computer with Linux Mint to give it away, marveled at how nicely built it still is. - Affixed some old parts to my bed so I headboard and footboard and it really feels like a cartoon bed. Platonic ideal bed? Proper bed. Yes. I'll have a nap.
January 2, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Today's achievements: set up my old studio computer with Linux Mint to give it away, marveled at how nicely built it still is. - Affixed some old parts to my bed so I headboard and footboard and it really feels like a cartoon bed. Platonic ideal bed? Proper bed. Yes. I'll have a nap.
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You know how pre-ordering books is absolutely brilliant for authors? Here's my new book... There's a reading sample and retailers, have a look!
www.walker.co.uk/978152952722...
www.walker.co.uk/978152952722...
Maud Is Moving - Walker Books
Moving somewhere new can come with bumps on the road - until you find a friend who makes you feel right at home."We are really leaving," said Maud."Yes we ar...
www.walker.co.uk
December 30, 2025 at 9:16 PM
You know how pre-ordering books is absolutely brilliant for authors? Here's my new book... There's a reading sample and retailers, have a look!
www.walker.co.uk/978152952722...
www.walker.co.uk/978152952722...
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Ooh, if you make your own mix tapes, etc. this person made an easy way to create covers for them! (CDs/DVDs covers coming)
vhs.texs.org/en/jcard?
vhs.texs.org/en/jcard?
Exit the Matrix | J-Card Generator - Custom Cassette Inserts
Design fold-out cassette J-cards with album metadata, track lists, lyrics, and custom artwork. Expand up to eight panels and export at true print resolution.
vhs.texs.org
January 2, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Ooh, if you make your own mix tapes, etc. this person made an easy way to create covers for them! (CDs/DVDs covers coming)
vhs.texs.org/en/jcard?
vhs.texs.org/en/jcard?
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Every year chocolates get smaller and more expensive. Extrapolating backwards, in 1906 a Creme Egg would have been the size of Rochester Cathedral and they would have paid you 12 guineas to eat it.
January 2, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Every year chocolates get smaller and more expensive. Extrapolating backwards, in 1906 a Creme Egg would have been the size of Rochester Cathedral and they would have paid you 12 guineas to eat it.
Yeah today is looking good for staying in bed
January 1, 2026 at 12:07 PM
Yeah today is looking good for staying in bed
Bought way too many snacks yesterday absolutely planning to snack all day today. There is so much cheese
January 1, 2026 at 10:44 AM
Bought way too many snacks yesterday absolutely planning to snack all day today. There is so much cheese
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Fresco of January at Castello Buonconsiglio, Trento, Italy, (detail), c. 1405-1410.
January 1, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Fresco of January at Castello Buonconsiglio, Trento, Italy, (detail), c. 1405-1410.
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I've read this book (twice!) to our kids and it's really something special. A series of gentle magical reality adventures, with wonderful childhood observations and humour. Maud is a delightful character. Especially if you have neurodivergent kids to read to, I can't recommend it enough. Preorder! x
You know how pre-ordering books is absolutely brilliant for authors? Here's my new book... There's a reading sample and retailers, have a look!
www.walker.co.uk/978152952722...
www.walker.co.uk/978152952722...
Maud Is Moving - Walker Books
Moving somewhere new can come with bumps on the road - until you find a friend who makes you feel right at home."We are really leaving," said Maud."Yes we ar...
www.walker.co.uk
December 31, 2025 at 2:28 PM
I've read this book (twice!) to our kids and it's really something special. A series of gentle magical reality adventures, with wonderful childhood observations and humour. Maud is a delightful character. Especially if you have neurodivergent kids to read to, I can't recommend it enough. Preorder! x
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"Please give this seat to a disabled person" would you like me to butter their walking stick too??
December 30, 2025 at 6:40 PM
"Please give this seat to a disabled person" would you like me to butter their walking stick too??
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I’ve read this. It’s very good indeed. Buy all the copies.
You know how pre-ordering books is absolutely brilliant for authors? Here's my new book... There's a reading sample and retailers, have a look!
www.walker.co.uk/978152952722...
www.walker.co.uk/978152952722...
Maud Is Moving - Walker Books
Moving somewhere new can come with bumps on the road - until you find a friend who makes you feel right at home."We are really leaving," said Maud."Yes we ar...
www.walker.co.uk
December 30, 2025 at 10:04 PM
I’ve read this. It’s very good indeed. Buy all the copies.
You know how pre-ordering books is absolutely brilliant for authors? Here's my new book... There's a reading sample and retailers, have a look!
www.walker.co.uk/978152952722...
www.walker.co.uk/978152952722...
Maud Is Moving - Walker Books
Moving somewhere new can come with bumps on the road - until you find a friend who makes you feel right at home."We are really leaving," said Maud."Yes we ar...
www.walker.co.uk
December 30, 2025 at 9:16 PM
You know how pre-ordering books is absolutely brilliant for authors? Here's my new book... There's a reading sample and retailers, have a look!
www.walker.co.uk/978152952722...
www.walker.co.uk/978152952722...
Woof. I'm hoping to finish illustrations on a new book today. Am a bit socialled out, loving the board games and visiting back and forth, grateful, also why do I have a deadline right now, grateful for work also, it's a freelance mood
December 29, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Woof. I'm hoping to finish illustrations on a new book today. Am a bit socialled out, loving the board games and visiting back and forth, grateful, also why do I have a deadline right now, grateful for work also, it's a freelance mood
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I've been thinking about this sign for 6 months. a phrase I'll treasure forever. a metaphor with boundless potential
December 26, 2025 at 4:09 PM
I've been thinking about this sign for 6 months. a phrase I'll treasure forever. a metaphor with boundless potential
The table has mostly been cleared
December 26, 2025 at 4:40 PM
The table has mostly been cleared
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the shit I care least in the whole world about is whether the story about the Earl of Sandwich is true. yes it fucking was. my man was playing cards and eating meat with his hands and then he said hold up check this out. you won't believe this shit. bring me some fucking bread & hold onto your hats
December 26, 2025 at 3:57 PM
the shit I care least in the whole world about is whether the story about the Earl of Sandwich is true. yes it fucking was. my man was playing cards and eating meat with his hands and then he said hold up check this out. you won't believe this shit. bring me some fucking bread & hold onto your hats
My niece gave me a Miyoo Mini, I want some indie games to put on it, point me towards them please thanks
December 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM
My niece gave me a Miyoo Mini, I want some indie games to put on it, point me towards them please thanks