Nicola van K
@nvk71.bsky.social
British/American living in Northern Iceland. Working at the local museum and library, in between learning Icelandic noun declensions and reading folk tales. 🌈🍉
I feel very disheartened and scared this morning after catching up on yesterday's news from the US. In these times it is important to look at our queer ancestors for strength....
January 29, 2025 at 9:11 AM
I feel very disheartened and scared this morning after catching up on yesterday's news from the US. In these times it is important to look at our queer ancestors for strength....
Reposted by Nicola van K
The Icelandic word for echo is 'bergmál ' which translates to 'mountain language' because of the way sounds bounce off rocks.
That this fish locator is called 'bergmálstæki' or literally mountain language device in Icelandic is super funny to me.
That this fish locator is called 'bergmálstæki' or literally mountain language device in Icelandic is super funny to me.
December 9, 2024 at 9:09 AM
The Icelandic word for echo is 'bergmál ' which translates to 'mountain language' because of the way sounds bounce off rocks.
That this fish locator is called 'bergmálstæki' or literally mountain language device in Icelandic is super funny to me.
That this fish locator is called 'bergmálstæki' or literally mountain language device in Icelandic is super funny to me.
Snow, snow and even more snow overnight here in Húsavík.
November 19, 2024 at 12:51 PM
Snow, snow and even more snow overnight here in Húsavík.
Nothing quite like being the first person in a museum, especially on a cold and dark Icelandic morning. This is the Maritime Museum, in Húsavík Iceland.
November 18, 2024 at 8:13 AM
Nothing quite like being the first person in a museum, especially on a cold and dark Icelandic morning. This is the Maritime Museum, in Húsavík Iceland.
Reposted by Nicola van K
Here's an article on the Ohio ban by @erininthemorning.bsky.social (who is crucial for following these issues).
www.erininthemorning.com/p/ohio-passe...
www.erininthemorning.com/p/ohio-passe...
Ohio Passes Sweeping College Trans Bathroom Ban, First In Nation After Election
The bathroom ban was attached to the "College Credit Plus" program designed to help students enter dual enrolment, and is the first anti-trans law to pass after the 2024 elections.
www.erininthemorning.com
November 14, 2024 at 7:52 PM
Here's an article on the Ohio ban by @erininthemorning.bsky.social (who is crucial for following these issues).
www.erininthemorning.com/p/ohio-passe...
www.erininthemorning.com/p/ohio-passe...