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Crystal Ponti @crystalponti.bsky.social · Jul 1

In Appalachian lore, July was when “the haints started pokin’ ‘round early.” The old folks said if you baked gingerbread in July, it summoned spirits looking for lost Yule offerings. They’d leave you a small gift… or take one. #FairyTaleTuesday

Art: Muddy Colors

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G. Thornton @inkgypsy.bsky.social · May 17

This is an interesting read... inequality.org/article/tax-...

Tax the Rich? We Did That Once - Inequality.org

A little history might just inspire us to try that taxing again.

inequality.org

G. Thornton @inkgypsy.bsky.social · May 17

(which I don't see working b/c too many of us unconsciously support systems propping them up & we'd get a re-run at best)
2) prove this is regression/devolution by the empathic, democratic majority outwitting/performing them (a steep uphill battle, % of failure high but technically possible).

G. Thornton @inkgypsy.bsky.social · May 17

Interesting idea, partly b/c they argue it's evolutionary dominance (adequate "reasoning" for their touting/pushing eugenics). Without outside intervention (very close to 0% chance of that), I see 2 paths: 1) forcibly take away their $/advantages to make them survive as we do, ...

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G. Thornton @inkgypsy.bsky.social · May 14

"A key goal of Project 2025". Why?
Their definition of "porn" for the bill includes:
drag queens
transgender
LGBTQ+
(re)defining sexuality & gender
sex-ed
gender studies
consent issues (incl. in marriage)
sex & "open-door" romance books
gender-affirming care
sex worker rights/protections
& MORE..

G. Thornton @inkgypsy.bsky.social · May 12

How many dolls-worth is that? Asking for the kids.

G. Thornton @inkgypsy.bsky.social · May 12

He would also have to pay taxes too, right? Fairly sure that has to continue as long as you retain citizenship, even if you live abroad, have a dual citizenship and already pay another country's taxes.

G. Thornton @inkgypsy.bsky.social · May 11

Aaaand that got you a follow. 💚🦉

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G. Thornton @inkgypsy.bsky.social · May 11

See? Not so difficult to figure out a Mother's Day present! *repeatedly looks out the window, impatiently waiting for the cabin to appear*
#FolkloreSunday #MothersDay

Edmonds Scanner @edmondsscanner.bsky.social · May 11

This Mother's Day, get her what she's always wanted; a cloak of protection from mischievous fairies, a little cabin that roams through the wildlands on giant chicken legs, and an enchanted dagger to call her own.

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G. Thornton @inkgypsy.bsky.social · May 10

There's no doubt real cunning and wise folk have been a force of resistance against snake-oil salesmen for centuries but it can be hard to tell who is who sometimes, and charlatan fairy doctors -often known today as health gurus- still exist.
Beware.
#educateyourself
#NonViolentResistance #resist ✊

Bevan Thomas @bevanthomas.bsky.social · May 9

A fairy doctor was a wise woman or cunning man in Ireland who was taught benign magic by fairies. They were called "fairy doctors" because they used their magic to protect people from bad fairies and sorcerers just like a regular doctor protects people from diseases.
#FolkyFriday #FairyFriday

Old picture of an Irish fairy doctor studying a changeling

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G. Thornton @inkgypsy.bsky.social · May 10

Or certain types of preachers...

G. Thornton @inkgypsy.bsky.social · May 10

"...knowledge passed down by whispers and weeds." 💚

SubRosa )✿( Magick (chat to book a reading) @subrosamagick.bsky.social · May 9

In Appalachian hollers, the granny woman delivered babies, made poultices from poke root, whispered over burns, and never charged a dime. She was midwife, healer, herbalist, and keeper of knowledge passed down by whispers and weeds.
via Historium Unearthia
#FolkyFriday #HERstory

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G. Thornton @inkgypsy.bsky.social · May 10

Genuine question: why do they announce these things? I mean, the heads up has us freaked, sure but it also galvanizes urgent legal response that may stop it, so why bother? Is it a public flag/signal to their people on the "ground"? Eg "now in phase X, get ready"?

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Crystal Ponti @crystalponti.bsky.social · May 9

Before pills and prescriptions, there were bone setters, blood stoppers, and cunning folk. They used spider webs to clot wounds, onion poultices for coughs, and prayers to mend hearts and limbs. Not doctors, not witches—just folk. #FolkyFriday

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Folkloring Podcast @folkloringpodcast.bsky.social · May 8

A new mineral was discovered and named after the sky-ladder tree from Chinese mythology: umaine.edu/earthclimate... #mythology #chinesemythology #jianmuite #folklore

Edward Grew with international team reports discovery of the new mineral “jianmuite,” named for the sky-ladder tree of Chinese mythology - School of Earth and Climate Sciences - University of Maine

Research Professor Edward Grew in the School of Earth and Climate Sciences is now in his 41st year at the University of Maine-Orono. During his career, Ed has participated in the discovery and charac...

umaine.edu

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Crystal Ponti @crystalponti.bsky.social · May 8

Dandelions weren’t always weeds. In old folk belief, blowing the seeds could carry wishes or reveal the name of a future lover. Root for tea, leaf for blood, flower for joy—the dandelion is a whole apothecary in disguise. #FolkloreThursday

🎨Krysten Tapwell

A dreamy painting of a dandelion puff against a swirling turquoise and blue background. One delicate seed floats away on the breeze, drifting toward the upper right corner. The scene evokes a sense of movement, calm, and quiet possibility, with soft brushstrokes creating a gentle, airy atmosphere.

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G. Thornton @inkgypsy.bsky.social · Apr 30

So happy to see you here, @altusfs.bsky.social! Welcome to the #AltGov fam and the many supporters you have here!

a small figurine of groot from guardians of the galaxy dancing

Alt: a small figurine of groot from guardians of the galaxy dancing

media.tenor.com

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Putri Prihatini @putriprihatini.bsky.social · Apr 29

About the theme "tyrants" for #TolkienTrewsday #TolkienTuesday, I was struck by parts about refusal to study bitter history for "breeding useless regret", and how Gandalf spent years researching to understand about the Ring. I've seen those contrasting attitudes many times regarding history.

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