@carriehowe.bsky.social
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Today is a day when arts degrees are worthless, but the product of those degrees is so valuable it would kill an entire industry if they were made to pay for it.
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.
buff.ly
October 8, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Today is a day when arts degrees are worthless, but the product of those degrees is so valuable it would kill an entire industry if they were made to pay for it.
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What you think your brain is supposed to do
October 2, 2025 at 5:10 PM
What you think your brain is supposed to do
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Learning from detail.
A quilting mentor once wrote that you can use 100 colors as long as there’s a place to rest your eye.
I think this is true of chaos. We can handle chaos as long as we can find a place to rest our souls and spirits.
#quiltsky #artsky #fiberart #artyear #parts #chaos #rest
A quilting mentor once wrote that you can use 100 colors as long as there’s a place to rest your eye.
I think this is true of chaos. We can handle chaos as long as we can find a place to rest our souls and spirits.
#quiltsky #artsky #fiberart #artyear #parts #chaos #rest
September 9, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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I enjoyed this. And what an infectious laugh. ❤️
"Reporter left speechless after witnessing Japan's new $70 million Maglev train in action at 310 mph"
"Reporter left speechless after witnessing Japan's new $70 million Maglev train in action at 310 mph"
September 2, 2025 at 8:29 PM
I enjoyed this. And what an infectious laugh. ❤️
"Reporter left speechless after witnessing Japan's new $70 million Maglev train in action at 310 mph"
"Reporter left speechless after witnessing Japan's new $70 million Maglev train in action at 310 mph"
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For all the dog lovers. This is a classic. Worth seeing again.
August 26, 2025 at 1:03 PM
For all the dog lovers. This is a classic. Worth seeing again.
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Hello! A little shop plug: I'm Sarah and I like to draw spooky and atmospheric things, from TV, film and books, landscapes, legends and whatever emerges from my fusty old head. I make prints and occasionally other things and my shop is here. Reposts much appreciated. Thanks! sarahcoomershop.etsy.com
March 14, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Hello! A little shop plug: I'm Sarah and I like to draw spooky and atmospheric things, from TV, film and books, landscapes, legends and whatever emerges from my fusty old head. I make prints and occasionally other things and my shop is here. Reposts much appreciated. Thanks! sarahcoomershop.etsy.com
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July 11, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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In my 40s, “a woman who has let herself go” begins to sound less like a tragedy and more like a horse who has finally figured out how to open the gate.
July 7, 2025 at 4:42 PM
In my 40s, “a woman who has let herself go” begins to sound less like a tragedy and more like a horse who has finally figured out how to open the gate.
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Here's another beautiful essay by Potawatomi author & botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer in @emergencemagazine.bsky.social, a meditation on life, death, and the cycles of nature.
emergencemagazine.org/essay/becomi...
emergencemagazine.org/essay/becomi...
Becoming Earth – Robin Wall Kimmerer
Wandering among the ancient decomposing cedar trees of the Andrews Experimental Forest in Oregon, Potawatomi botanist and author Robin Wall Kimmerer wonders what they might teach us about the nature o...
emergencemagazine.org
July 1, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Here's another beautiful essay by Potawatomi author & botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer in @emergencemagazine.bsky.social, a meditation on life, death, and the cycles of nature.
emergencemagazine.org/essay/becomi...
emergencemagazine.org/essay/becomi...
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"Do all the good you can, and make as little fuss about it as possible."
~ Charles Dickens
The Forest Meadow (1876)
🎨 Hans Thoma
~ Charles Dickens
The Forest Meadow (1876)
🎨 Hans Thoma
June 28, 2025 at 11:55 AM
"Do all the good you can, and make as little fuss about it as possible."
~ Charles Dickens
The Forest Meadow (1876)
🎨 Hans Thoma
~ Charles Dickens
The Forest Meadow (1876)
🎨 Hans Thoma
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“The rage you are feeling comes from the same place inside your heart as the love.”
@nikitagill.bsky.social
@nikitagill.bsky.social
June 21, 2025 at 2:33 AM
“The rage you are feeling comes from the same place inside your heart as the love.”
@nikitagill.bsky.social
@nikitagill.bsky.social
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The fascists at #Ableg used “fire code” against the
@lethbridgeherald.bsky.social to stop them from covering the #Coal Townhall in Ft. Macleod tonight. #abpoli
@lethbridgeherald.bsky.social to stop them from covering the #Coal Townhall in Ft. Macleod tonight. #abpoli
June 12, 2025 at 3:42 AM
The fascists at #Ableg used “fire code” against the
@lethbridgeherald.bsky.social to stop them from covering the #Coal Townhall in Ft. Macleod tonight. #abpoli
@lethbridgeherald.bsky.social to stop them from covering the #Coal Townhall in Ft. Macleod tonight. #abpoli
Fingers crossed!
I mean, when has a high stakes referendum undertaken to deal with internal party divisions ever horrifically backfired for the polity?
www.lakelandtoday.ca/alberta-news... Smith is playing a dangerous game for the sake of Party unity. But I think her strategy could very well split the UCP.
May 9, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Fingers crossed!
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28% of Albertans voted liberal which is only 2 seats.
Alberta conservatives are over-represented.
Alberta conservatives are over-represented.
April 29, 2025 at 2:10 PM
28% of Albertans voted liberal which is only 2 seats.
Alberta conservatives are over-represented.
Alberta conservatives are over-represented.
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This is the energy we need in 2025
Another new species for #InverteFest, a carnivorous, cannibalistic caterpillar that wears a suit of the corpses of their prey, meticulously stitched together.
Yeah, you read that right.
www.sciencefocus.com/news/bone-co...
Yeah, you read that right.
www.sciencefocus.com/news/bone-co...
The new ‘Bone Collector’ caterpillar wears the remains of its prey – and we have the footage to prove it | BBC Science Focus Magazine
A newly discovered caterpillar species, dubbed the 'Bone Collector', has a macabre fashion sense to say the least.
www.sciencefocus.com
April 24, 2025 at 8:39 PM
This is the energy we need in 2025
The UCP never misses an opportunity to punch down. Despicable.
April 17, 2025 at 3:10 PM
The UCP never misses an opportunity to punch down. Despicable.
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If you feel the world doesn't love you, remember that people aren't the world. The world is a place of soil and birds. The first churches were trees. The stars watch you, and the moon knows your name. 🌙
April 16, 2025 at 10:14 PM
If you feel the world doesn't love you, remember that people aren't the world. The world is a place of soil and birds. The first churches were trees. The stars watch you, and the moon knows your name. 🌙
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Happy #WorldArtDay to all the makers out there, and to all who enjoy and support their work.
“Whether you succeed or not is irrelevant, there is no such thing. Making your unknown known is the important thing.” – Georgia O’Keeffe
“Whether you succeed or not is irrelevant, there is no such thing. Making your unknown known is the important thing.” – Georgia O’Keeffe
April 15, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Happy #WorldArtDay to all the makers out there, and to all who enjoy and support their work.
“Whether you succeed or not is irrelevant, there is no such thing. Making your unknown known is the important thing.” – Georgia O’Keeffe
“Whether you succeed or not is irrelevant, there is no such thing. Making your unknown known is the important thing.” – Georgia O’Keeffe
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Due to brain wonkiness the discount code for my workshops wasn't working (so sorry) but it is now. It would be so helpful if you have a few spare seconds & could RT this to maybe reach a few folk who would like to sign up for my workshops. Thankyou so much 🌿
I'm recovering from a breakdown atm-finances bit worrying atm.
I teach illustration & how creative activity improves mental health-I've taught on BBC Countryfile & the V & A.
I've 3 w'shops atm-learn sth new & support me at same time-enter THANKYOU15 for 15%off. Pls RT,ty:
workshops.emmamitchell.uk
I teach illustration & how creative activity improves mental health-I've taught on BBC Countryfile & the V & A.
I've 3 w'shops atm-learn sth new & support me at same time-enter THANKYOU15 for 15%off. Pls RT,ty:
workshops.emmamitchell.uk
April 5, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Due to brain wonkiness the discount code for my workshops wasn't working (so sorry) but it is now. It would be so helpful if you have a few spare seconds & could RT this to maybe reach a few folk who would like to sign up for my workshops. Thankyou so much 🌿
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I am so excited to share my podcast with the world, and I know this is the only way to do it, but HOLY SHIT do I have promotion fatigue.
I appreciate your kind patience and indulgence while I do Business.
I appreciate your kind patience and indulgence while I do Business.
Also, my show has a Patreon, if you'd like to become a subscriber. I made some extra content for it, and I'm going to do some fun community events, too. Everything you need to know is at patreon.com/storytime
Also, also, your feedback has been wonderful and encouraging. Thank you!
Also, also, your feedback has been wonderful and encouraging. Thank you!
Get more from It's Storytime with Wil Wheaton on Patreon
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Making of the Podcast
patreon.com
April 3, 2025 at 5:57 PM
I am so excited to share my podcast with the world, and I know this is the only way to do it, but HOLY SHIT do I have promotion fatigue.
I appreciate your kind patience and indulgence while I do Business.
I appreciate your kind patience and indulgence while I do Business.
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If you're scrolling maybe pause for a moment & look at my photo. Several strands of research show that looking at it will dial down fight/flight in your brain, lift your mood & may help you to deal more easily with stress.
What's more I'll get raised serotonin levels knowing I might be helping you👍
What's more I'll get raised serotonin levels knowing I might be helping you👍
April 2, 2025 at 2:35 PM
If you're scrolling maybe pause for a moment & look at my photo. Several strands of research show that looking at it will dial down fight/flight in your brain, lift your mood & may help you to deal more easily with stress.
What's more I'll get raised serotonin levels knowing I might be helping you👍
What's more I'll get raised serotonin levels knowing I might be helping you👍
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As promised, I officially deliver my next poem 💙
I wrote this earlier in the week when my whole nervous system felt like it was being attacked by sensory input. Each stanza is vertical, merging with the next and getting harder to read.
I've included a coloured key and alt text to help translate.
I wrote this earlier in the week when my whole nervous system felt like it was being attacked by sensory input. Each stanza is vertical, merging with the next and getting harder to read.
I've included a coloured key and alt text to help translate.
March 30, 2025 at 10:11 AM
As promised, I officially deliver my next poem 💙
I wrote this earlier in the week when my whole nervous system felt like it was being attacked by sensory input. Each stanza is vertical, merging with the next and getting harder to read.
I've included a coloured key and alt text to help translate.
I wrote this earlier in the week when my whole nervous system felt like it was being attacked by sensory input. Each stanza is vertical, merging with the next and getting harder to read.
I've included a coloured key and alt text to help translate.