Laurie Ashton Farook 🇨🇦
@lmashton.bsky.social
Beginner Artist. Hobbyist photographer. Former accountant. Kitchen witch. Hermit introvert. Disabled. Chronically ill. Liberal. Anti-bigotry. Pro kindness, compassion, and empathy.
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Ever wondered how you open up a coconut to get at the flesh inside for making coconut milk?
Wonder no more 🙂 We did a video explaining how we do it in #SriLanka:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clxnEHRxKGk
#YouTube #Coconuts #CoconutMilk
Wonder no more 🙂 We did a video explaining how we do it in #SriLanka:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clxnEHRxKGk
#YouTube #Coconuts #CoconutMilk
Coconut Basics for Vloggers - YouTube
🥥 From Fuzzy to Flavorful: The Art of Coconut Preparation! 🥥Ever wondered how to transform a whole, hairy coconut into the creamy, delicious goodness used ...
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April 11, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Ever wondered how you open up a coconut to get at the flesh inside for making coconut milk?
Wonder no more 🙂 We did a video explaining how we do it in #SriLanka:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clxnEHRxKGk
#YouTube #Coconuts #CoconutMilk
Wonder no more 🙂 We did a video explaining how we do it in #SriLanka:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clxnEHRxKGk
#YouTube #Coconuts #CoconutMilk
Just to clarify, each users submissions are private. Also, it will be free as long the current server can support operations. I'll include some screenshots in a reply.
February 12, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Just to clarify, each users submissions are private. Also, it will be free as long the current server can support operations. I'll include some screenshots in a reply.
Holy carp. I just learned about wood squirrels in Sri Lanka today. Also known as grizzled giant squirrels.
These things are massive! Head to tail, they can be 35 inches long. That is not a typo, people!
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grizzled_giant_squirrel
These things are massive! Head to tail, they can be 35 inches long. That is not a typo, people!
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grizzled_giant_squirrel
Grizzled giant squirrel - Wikipedia
en.m.wikipedia.org
February 6, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Holy carp. I just learned about wood squirrels in Sri Lanka today. Also known as grizzled giant squirrels.
These things are massive! Head to tail, they can be 35 inches long. That is not a typo, people!
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grizzled_giant_squirrel
These things are massive! Head to tail, they can be 35 inches long. That is not a typo, people!
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grizzled_giant_squirrel
Editing @fahim.farook.org's sci-fi short story about ancient Sri Lankan people and holy smokes the story! It's good! The world building! I know I'm biased, but...
I can't wait for y'all to be able to read it.
#writing #sciencefiction #srilanka
I can't wait for y'all to be able to read it.
#writing #sciencefiction #srilanka
February 5, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Editing @fahim.farook.org's sci-fi short story about ancient Sri Lankan people and holy smokes the story! It's good! The world building! I know I'm biased, but...
I can't wait for y'all to be able to read it.
#writing #sciencefiction #srilanka
I can't wait for y'all to be able to read it.
#writing #sciencefiction #srilanka
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How is this for Canadian?
Buffalo Check Blanket bonded with soft Chenille. They are 5 feet x 6 1/2 feet and VERY warm and soft
All made locally in Amherst Nova Scotia #Canada
To order visit
www.maritimetartancompany.ca/product-page...
Maritime Tartan
28 Church Street
Amherst NS
(902) 441-6721
Buffalo Check Blanket bonded with soft Chenille. They are 5 feet x 6 1/2 feet and VERY warm and soft
All made locally in Amherst Nova Scotia #Canada
To order visit
www.maritimetartancompany.ca/product-page...
Maritime Tartan
28 Church Street
Amherst NS
(902) 441-6721
Buffalo Check bonded with soft Chenille | Maritime Tartan
They are made using a layer of soft polar fleece and bonded with soft chenille. They measure 5 feet x 6 1/2 feet (Approx) Handmade locally in Amherst Nova Scotia
www.maritimetartancompany.ca
February 3, 2025 at 2:28 PM
How is this for Canadian?
Buffalo Check Blanket bonded with soft Chenille. They are 5 feet x 6 1/2 feet and VERY warm and soft
All made locally in Amherst Nova Scotia #Canada
To order visit
www.maritimetartancompany.ca/product-page...
Maritime Tartan
28 Church Street
Amherst NS
(902) 441-6721
Buffalo Check Blanket bonded with soft Chenille. They are 5 feet x 6 1/2 feet and VERY warm and soft
All made locally in Amherst Nova Scotia #Canada
To order visit
www.maritimetartancompany.ca/product-page...
Maritime Tartan
28 Church Street
Amherst NS
(902) 441-6721
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Decided give those "paranoid" thoughts free reign 🙂But to avoid confusion, created a separate account.
The first thought (as always) is about my wife 😀
The first thought (as always) is about my wife 😀
The wife has been giving me weird looks lately. I'm sure she's plotting something ... she's been buying a lot of graph paper.
January 29, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Decided give those "paranoid" thoughts free reign 🙂But to avoid confusion, created a separate account.
The first thought (as always) is about my wife 😀
The first thought (as always) is about my wife 😀
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Every book has a story behind it, just like every reader has a unique experience with their favorite author. Check out these easy ways to help the favorite author in your life.
December 27, 2024 at 3:17 PM
Every book has a story behind it, just like every reader has a unique experience with their favorite author. Check out these easy ways to help the favorite author in your life.
I haven't written in years - brain fog, debilitating headaches, untreated suspected AuDHD, chronic illness. And 2 days ago, a solution for a giant plot hole for one of my novels (88k words written, but unedited) came to me. Brilliant!
Oy. I don't know I'm going to do this.
#amwriting
Oy. I don't know I'm going to do this.
#amwriting
January 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM
I haven't written in years - brain fog, debilitating headaches, untreated suspected AuDHD, chronic illness. And 2 days ago, a solution for a giant plot hole for one of my novels (88k words written, but unedited) came to me. Brilliant!
Oy. I don't know I'm going to do this.
#amwriting
Oy. I don't know I'm going to do this.
#amwriting
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PSA for writers: if a publisher dangles a contract offer but first wants to know how many of your own books you plan to buy...your answer will 100% determine whether you actually get the contract. Along w/ things like not paying royalties till production costs recouped, this is stealth vanity pub
January 24, 2025 at 10:38 PM
PSA for writers: if a publisher dangles a contract offer but first wants to know how many of your own books you plan to buy...your answer will 100% determine whether you actually get the contract. Along w/ things like not paying royalties till production costs recouped, this is stealth vanity pub
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I enjoy hearing from other people. Mostly online is the only place I get to talk to people besides the wife 🙂
So, been following a lot of author starter packs today to find interesting people. Also, if an account folllows me and it has posts and says interseting stuff, I follow.
1/x #Scams
So, been following a lot of author starter packs today to find interesting people. Also, if an account folllows me and it has posts and says interseting stuff, I follow.
1/x #Scams
January 25, 2025 at 4:55 PM
I enjoy hearing from other people. Mostly online is the only place I get to talk to people besides the wife 🙂
So, been following a lot of author starter packs today to find interesting people. Also, if an account folllows me and it has posts and says interseting stuff, I follow.
1/x #Scams
So, been following a lot of author starter packs today to find interesting people. Also, if an account folllows me and it has posts and says interseting stuff, I follow.
1/x #Scams
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18 Stunning Land Art Creations by Jon Foreman: Nature’s Beauty in Stone Patterns: streetartutopia.com/2025/01/22/l...
January 22, 2025 at 10:19 AM
18 Stunning Land Art Creations by Jon Foreman: Nature’s Beauty in Stone Patterns: streetartutopia.com/2025/01/22/l...
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Absolutely please do this but also be aware that it helps if it's a new book! Some libraries will not buy books older than 12-18 months old. 😬
(This particularly helps Canadians due to how our PLR system is set up by the way! Thank you!)
(This particularly helps Canadians due to how our PLR system is set up by the way! Thank you!)
January 22, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Absolutely please do this but also be aware that it helps if it's a new book! Some libraries will not buy books older than 12-18 months old. 😬
(This particularly helps Canadians due to how our PLR system is set up by the way! Thank you!)
(This particularly helps Canadians due to how our PLR system is set up by the way! Thank you!)
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Do you ever wish authors would write weird little books and not worry about following trends? Buy my unfashionable book now! Alien viewpoint characters! Many worms! Flash fiction! #ScienceFiction #SpeculativeBiology #ShortStories #BSNM #BookSky
www.polenthblake.com/words/aliens...
www.polenthblake.com/words/aliens...
Polenth's Nothing: Words: Books: Everyday Aliens
Everyday Aliens - A flash fiction collection by Polenth Blake.
www.polenthblake.com
January 22, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Do you ever wish authors would write weird little books and not worry about following trends? Buy my unfashionable book now! Alien viewpoint characters! Many worms! Flash fiction! #ScienceFiction #SpeculativeBiology #ShortStories #BSNM #BookSky
www.polenthblake.com/words/aliens...
www.polenthblake.com/words/aliens...
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The iOS version of my Bluesky client, BLite, was approved by Apple today and is now available on the App Store 🙂
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/blite/id6740086620
#Blueskey #Coding #Apps
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/blite/id6740086620
#Blueskey #Coding #Apps
January 22, 2025 at 3:13 PM
The iOS version of my Bluesky client, BLite, was approved by Apple today and is now available on the App Store 🙂
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/blite/id6740086620
#Blueskey #Coding #Apps
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/blite/id6740086620
#Blueskey #Coding #Apps
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I am also a Black author and you should read my book. I'm dope.
January 20, 2025 at 10:54 PM
I am also a Black author and you should read my book. I'm dope.
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Reposted by Laurie Ashton Farook 🇨🇦
if you want artists to make weirder art, you have to create stable living conditions that allow them to. homogeneity isn't a matter of artists lacking culture-- there are many soulful artists out there-- it's a matter of unregulated corporate dominance combined with artists who cant afford to create
January 17, 2025 at 7:59 PM
if you want artists to make weirder art, you have to create stable living conditions that allow them to. homogeneity isn't a matter of artists lacking culture-- there are many soulful artists out there-- it's a matter of unregulated corporate dominance combined with artists who cant afford to create
@fahimfarook.bsky.social have you seen this? https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9429128/
Moosemeat & Marmalade (TV Series 2015– ) - IMDb
Moosemeat & Marmalade: With Art Napoleon, Dan Hayes. Moosemeat and Marmalade brings two very different chefs together to explore culture, culinary traditions and really good food.
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January 20, 2025 at 5:45 PM
@fahimfarook.bsky.social have you seen this? https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9429128/
Again with the testing. 🤣 So here's an interesting article with a beautiful photo, @fahimfarook.bsky.social https://curiosmos.com/why-this-2-5-billion-pixel-image-of-andromeda-is-blowing-minds-around-the-world/
Why This 2.5-Billion-Pixel Image of Andromeda is Blowing Minds Around the World — Curiosmos
curiosmos.com
January 20, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Again with the testing. 🤣 So here's an interesting article with a beautiful photo, @fahimfarook.bsky.social https://curiosmos.com/why-this-2-5-billion-pixel-image-of-andromeda-is-blowing-minds-around-the-world/
Because I'm doing QA testing for @fahimfarook.bsky.social for his BLite app, here's a photo!
It was taken on our drive to Nuwara Eliya in Sri Lanka. Back before the pandemic was official.
It was taken on our drive to Nuwara Eliya in Sri Lanka. Back before the pandemic was official.
January 20, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Because I'm doing QA testing for @fahimfarook.bsky.social for his BLite app, here's a photo!
It was taken on our drive to Nuwara Eliya in Sri Lanka. Back before the pandemic was official.
It was taken on our drive to Nuwara Eliya in Sri Lanka. Back before the pandemic was official.
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Since @bsky.app now actively trying to promote videos here, I think it is fair to start asking and bothering to introduce automatic captioning and suggest users to add subtitles.
As a deaf person, it really frustrates me when I have to do more work when a 60-second video shows up without captions.
As a deaf person, it really frustrates me when I have to do more work when a 60-second video shows up without captions.
January 20, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Since @bsky.app now actively trying to promote videos here, I think it is fair to start asking and bothering to introduce automatic captioning and suggest users to add subtitles.
As a deaf person, it really frustrates me when I have to do more work when a 60-second video shows up without captions.
As a deaf person, it really frustrates me when I have to do more work when a 60-second video shows up without captions.
Post a pic you took with no description to bring some zen to the timeline.
January 4, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Post a pic you took with no description to bring some zen to the timeline.
Post a pic you took with no description to bring some zen to the timeline.
January 4, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Post a pic you took with no description to bring some zen to the timeline.