Sallymander 🦎
@narwhallibrarian.bsky.social
Co-founder of Dark Times Academy @darktimesacademy.bsky.social
Pottery at tilburyavenue.felt.co.nz
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Pottery at tilburyavenue.felt.co.nz
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This one and NOAA really hit home.
There is no possible way Musk’s cadre of young’uns has the first clue about how complex either the aviation system or the climate system are. This is like handing a six year old the keys and saying, “You drive for a while, I’m going to take a nap in the back."
There is no possible way Musk’s cadre of young’uns has the first clue about how complex either the aviation system or the climate system are. This is like handing a six year old the keys and saying, “You drive for a while, I’m going to take a nap in the back."
For DECADES now we have inflated the egos of techbros into the sky & beyond.
We elevated them as geniuses & visionaries. It's our job now to deflate those egos & bring these jerks to heel. Knowing how to code or get VC funding does not mean you know anything IMPORTANT about how the world works
We elevated them as geniuses & visionaries. It's our job now to deflate those egos & bring these jerks to heel. Knowing how to code or get VC funding does not mean you know anything IMPORTANT about how the world works
I can do better. I will do better.
@narwhallibrarian.bsky.social has swears! They've used 260 profanities in their last 4,836 posts.
🥇 "fuck" (52 times)
🥈 "hell" (39 times)
🥉 "fucking" (32 times)
🥇 "fuck" (52 times)
🥈 "hell" (39 times)
🥉 "fucking" (32 times)
November 30, 2025 at 2:19 AM
I can do better. I will do better.
I made the most amazing spinach artichoke dip and I can’t stop stealing little bites while I wait to cook it 😳
November 30, 2025 at 1:59 AM
I made the most amazing spinach artichoke dip and I can’t stop stealing little bites while I wait to cook it 😳
Oh for fuckssake how am I doing @profanity.accountant?
November 30, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Oh for fuckssake how am I doing @profanity.accountant?
My Chris finds this concerning because he’s worried there just aren’t as many opportunities for a guy named Chris as there used to be.
Chris Bishop in failed National leadership coup - report
Former Hutt South MP and Transport, Housing, Infrastructure and RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop was behind a recent failed coup plan within the National Party, The Post has reported.
www.stuff.co.nz
November 29, 2025 at 9:31 PM
My Chris finds this concerning because he’s worried there just aren’t as many opportunities for a guy named Chris as there used to be.
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can bluesky please stop hiding replies just because they have bad words in them? i'm a grownup, i can read the word "fuck"
November 29, 2025 at 8:59 PM
can bluesky please stop hiding replies just because they have bad words in them? i'm a grownup, i can read the word "fuck"
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I have no conclusion. The whole system, and all the systems it is embedded in, is broken.
November 29, 2025 at 4:37 PM
I have no conclusion. The whole system, and all the systems it is embedded in, is broken.
I accidentally collapsed into bed and did absolutely nothing even the tiniest bit productive all day long.
Perhaps I am extremely tired and worn out from all the recent stress . . . ?
Perhaps I am extremely tired and worn out from all the recent stress . . . ?
a cartoon pony with a rainbow mane and tail is flying through the air
Alt: a cartoon pony with a rainbow mane and tail is flying through the air
media.tenor.com
November 29, 2025 at 6:25 AM
I accidentally collapsed into bed and did absolutely nothing even the tiniest bit productive all day long.
Perhaps I am extremely tired and worn out from all the recent stress . . . ?
Perhaps I am extremely tired and worn out from all the recent stress . . . ?
Anyway in a not unrelated thought, I sure do hope a whole bunch of you want to buy a mug for Christmas!
Swapped places with my Mr. and now he's unemployed and job hunting.
One of these years we will manage a state of non-stressful stability in our housing, employment, health, and general well-being.
But not this year . . .
One of these years we will manage a state of non-stressful stability in our housing, employment, health, and general well-being.
But not this year . . .
a cartoon character from bob 's burgers wearing a pink bunny hat says this is fine
Alt: a cartoon character from bob 's burgers wearing a pink bunny hat says this is fine
media.tenor.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Anyway in a not unrelated thought, I sure do hope a whole bunch of you want to buy a mug for Christmas!
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Hey, anyone who works in a library in Aotearoa Te Waipounamu - there's books mentioned in some of the resource sections at end of chapters. If your library doesn't have already, could be worth suggesting? Support your local trans community + healthcare professionals to be able to offer booklist
Y’ALL. PATHA RELEASED THE NEW GENDER AFFIRMING CARE GUIDELINES. THE ONES THE GOVT SUPPRESSED
GET IN IT
patha.nz/resources-an...
GET IN IT
patha.nz/resources-an...
Clinical Guidelines | Professional Association for Transgender Health Aotearoa Inc. (PATHA)
patha.nz
November 28, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Hey, anyone who works in a library in Aotearoa Te Waipounamu - there's books mentioned in some of the resource sections at end of chapters. If your library doesn't have already, could be worth suggesting? Support your local trans community + healthcare professionals to be able to offer booklist
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One day, these will be the incredibly dark moments we read about in the history books.
November 28, 2025 at 5:52 PM
One day, these will be the incredibly dark moments we read about in the history books.
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November 28, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Waiting ever so patiently for my pots to come home from the kiln.
a cartoon teddy bear is sitting at a table with a cell phone .
Alt: a cartoon teddy bear is sitting at a table with a cell phone .
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November 28, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Waiting ever so patiently for my pots to come home from the kiln.
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Hey, gonna shamelessly plug my wares:
Charlie Tangaroa and the God of War is now a year old and, sadly, despite brilliant reviews, has kinda been ignored. It's a bit longer than book 1 but is very exciting
Please buy my book
bookhub.co.nz/p/charlie-ta...
Charlie Tangaroa and the God of War is now a year old and, sadly, despite brilliant reviews, has kinda been ignored. It's a bit longer than book 1 but is very exciting
Please buy my book
bookhub.co.nz/p/charlie-ta...
bookhub.co.nz
November 28, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Hey, gonna shamelessly plug my wares:
Charlie Tangaroa and the God of War is now a year old and, sadly, despite brilliant reviews, has kinda been ignored. It's a bit longer than book 1 but is very exciting
Please buy my book
bookhub.co.nz/p/charlie-ta...
Charlie Tangaroa and the God of War is now a year old and, sadly, despite brilliant reviews, has kinda been ignored. It's a bit longer than book 1 but is very exciting
Please buy my book
bookhub.co.nz/p/charlie-ta...
Swapped places with my Mr. and now he's unemployed and job hunting.
One of these years we will manage a state of non-stressful stability in our housing, employment, health, and general well-being.
But not this year . . .
One of these years we will manage a state of non-stressful stability in our housing, employment, health, and general well-being.
But not this year . . .
a cartoon character from bob 's burgers wearing a pink bunny hat says this is fine
Alt: a cartoon character from bob 's burgers wearing a pink bunny hat says this is fine
media.tenor.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Swapped places with my Mr. and now he's unemployed and job hunting.
One of these years we will manage a state of non-stressful stability in our housing, employment, health, and general well-being.
But not this year . . .
One of these years we will manage a state of non-stressful stability in our housing, employment, health, and general well-being.
But not this year . . .
We had to put an end to the use of CGMs in our household. It was making the kiddo less safe and more fixated on arbitrary metrics.
This week on Optimizer, I talk about how a year of testing over the counter CGMs off and on almost wrecked my relationship with food.
OTC CGMs are powerful tools but I’ve personally struggled with increased food anxiety — especially around holidays.
www.theverge.com/column/83093...
OTC CGMs are powerful tools but I’ve personally struggled with increased food anxiety — especially around holidays.
www.theverge.com/column/83093...
The dark side of optimizing your metabolism
CGMs are ultimately a tool — one that can be used for good or abused.
www.theverge.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:22 PM
We had to put an end to the use of CGMs in our household. It was making the kiddo less safe and more fixated on arbitrary metrics.
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liberal talking heads proving they have absolutely no convictions other than power and consulting contracts with how quickly they turned around on oil pipelines and climate policy
November 27, 2025 at 11:06 PM
liberal talking heads proving they have absolutely no convictions other than power and consulting contracts with how quickly they turned around on oil pipelines and climate policy
Justice for Tuvix
November 27, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Justice for Tuvix
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Speaker 'barely holding it together' and 'crushed by his workload': NYT
Speaker 'barely holding it together' and 'crushed by his workload': NYT
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) made several revealing admissions about the stressful and chaotic nature of his job, according to a recent New York Times report.The Times' Annie Karni wrote in a Wednesday article that Johnson turned what was meant to be an easy interview with a friendly podcast h...
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November 27, 2025 at 5:01 AM
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Everyone here is off doing stuff so I'm going to make a plate of leftovers and then watch TV.
(I know my updates really glamourise the life of middle aged lady, but I promise this kind of lifestyle is more accessible than you think! You too can enjoy a quiet evening at home with TV and leftovers!)
(I know my updates really glamourise the life of middle aged lady, but I promise this kind of lifestyle is more accessible than you think! You too can enjoy a quiet evening at home with TV and leftovers!)
a black and white photo of a woman with the words my jammies
Alt: a black and white photo of a woman with the words my jammies
media.tenor.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Everyone here is off doing stuff so I'm going to make a plate of leftovers and then watch TV.
(I know my updates really glamourise the life of middle aged lady, but I promise this kind of lifestyle is more accessible than you think! You too can enjoy a quiet evening at home with TV and leftovers!)
(I know my updates really glamourise the life of middle aged lady, but I promise this kind of lifestyle is more accessible than you think! You too can enjoy a quiet evening at home with TV and leftovers!)
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November 26, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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“Why Wearing a Barrel As Pants is The New Hot Style”
Chat, is it a good sign when the Atlantic's Thanksgiving take is "cabbage is affordable"?
Cabbage is affordable, delicious, and astoundingly versatile, @giladedelman.bsky.social writes. The underrated crucifer “is fit for a king”:
November 25, 2025 at 5:54 PM
“Why Wearing a Barrel As Pants is The New Hot Style”
The Local Youth have locked Mr. Salllymander in the food pantry until he agrees to go to Pak and Save.
We spent $675 at New World yesterday, so I’m confident he can hold out and survive his captivity.
We spent $675 at New World yesterday, so I’m confident he can hold out and survive his captivity.
a man in a suit says oh no i 'm being kidnapped in front of a man in a mask
Alt: a man in a suit says oh no i 'm being kidnapped in front of a man in a mask
media.tenor.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:44 AM
The Local Youth have locked Mr. Salllymander in the food pantry until he agrees to go to Pak and Save.
We spent $675 at New World yesterday, so I’m confident he can hold out and survive his captivity.
We spent $675 at New World yesterday, so I’m confident he can hold out and survive his captivity.
Kiln drop off successful!
Now, the wait . . .
Now, the wait . . .
November 24, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Kiln drop off successful!
Now, the wait . . .
Now, the wait . . .
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This Wednesday I'm giving an online talk about my new book. It's at 4pm UK time and you can register here:
opendivide.hypotheses.org/625
opendivide.hypotheses.org/625
Publishing Beyond the Market: Open Access, Care, and the Commons
In the seventh lecture of the Open Divide Series, Samuel Moore will present “Publishing Beyond the Market: Open Access, Care, and the Commons”. In his talk on November 26, 2025, at 5:00 PM CET, Samuel...
opendivide.hypotheses.org
November 24, 2025 at 7:51 AM
This Wednesday I'm giving an online talk about my new book. It's at 4pm UK time and you can register here:
opendivide.hypotheses.org/625
opendivide.hypotheses.org/625
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"When your child physically shakes at the thought of school…
When your child cannot use their words to explain their fear…
When you’re called every day to pick up your child because they’re so upset…
...
These are not hypotheticals."
#EmilyWrites #NZPol
www.emilywrites.co.nz/guilty-shame...
When your child cannot use their words to explain their fear…
When you’re called every day to pick up your child because they’re so upset…
...
These are not hypotheticals."
#EmilyWrites #NZPol
www.emilywrites.co.nz/guilty-shame...
Guilty, shamed and traumatised - What school avoidance feels like for parents
And why parents and children shouldn't be punished...
www.emilywrites.co.nz
November 24, 2025 at 7:37 AM
"When your child physically shakes at the thought of school…
When your child cannot use their words to explain their fear…
When you’re called every day to pick up your child because they’re so upset…
...
These are not hypotheticals."
#EmilyWrites #NZPol
www.emilywrites.co.nz/guilty-shame...
When your child cannot use their words to explain their fear…
When you’re called every day to pick up your child because they’re so upset…
...
These are not hypotheticals."
#EmilyWrites #NZPol
www.emilywrites.co.nz/guilty-shame...