Nominations are now open for the 2024 Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction! Anyone can nominate work for this $25,000 prize - and just one reader's nomination can make all the difference.

All the details, and the nomination form, are here: www.ursulakleguin.com/prize24

Bluesky passed 2 million users in the last couple of days, and while it's no longer the "Hellthreads and ALF hogs" place of its youth (i.e., in April), it's still done a pretty good job of (mostly) having a welcome and funky vibe. Thanks, folks, for keeping Bluesky weird. Let's keep at it.

I wrote a blog post about all the social media related projects I've been working on this year, for Twitter, Mastodon and Bluesky (most of which I've open sourced), and my thoughts about those.

I have a few more blog posts planned next, specifically about Bluesky :) (user/developer guides)

Today's market was a true test of resilience for investors. Amidst the waves, we navigate the tides with strategy and foresight. Here's to those who see beyond the ebb and flow

how is everyone’s day going?

Even as the day ends, the wheels of progress continue to turn. Here's to the late-night thinkers, the planners plotting the next big move, and the quiet hustle that thrives under the moonlight. #BusinessAfterHours #EveningEntrepreneurs

Unwinding under a pastel sky, the city's hustle fades into a whisper. 🌆 As the stars take the stage, it's time for some me-time. A night in or a stroll outside? What's your perfect evening escape? #EveningVibes #SunsetSerenity

@tessthemess.bsky.social hi tess

Fun fact about the Roman Empire: Romans used a common condiment called "garum," which was a fermented fish sauce. It was used as a seasoning in many dishes and was considered a delicacy.