Sallymander 🦎
@narwhallibrarian.bsky.social
Co-founder of Dark Times Academy @darktimesacademy.bsky.social
Pottery at tilburyavenue.felt.co.nz
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Art 🎨
Pottery at tilburyavenue.felt.co.nz
Counter disinfo 🗣
Critical tech 📵
Climate 🌀
Community education 📚
Words 🖋
Art 🎨
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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
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...
I went to the op shop near me and asked for any rejects I could use to wrap my pots for transport.
Took home 2 giant garbage bags of rejected clothes. Now the whole household is pawing through it with excitement.
I myself now have a new green sweater.
Using the kid clothes to wrap my pots 😅
Took home 2 giant garbage bags of rejected clothes. Now the whole household is pawing through it with excitement.
I myself now have a new green sweater.
Using the kid clothes to wrap my pots 😅
November 24, 2025 at 7:40 AM
I went to the op shop near me and asked for any rejects I could use to wrap my pots for transport.
Took home 2 giant garbage bags of rejected clothes. Now the whole household is pawing through it with excitement.
I myself now have a new green sweater.
Using the kid clothes to wrap my pots 😅
Took home 2 giant garbage bags of rejected clothes. Now the whole household is pawing through it with excitement.
I myself now have a new green sweater.
Using the kid clothes to wrap my pots 😅
Cath's work is so beautiful!
Congrats on being a featured artist today, @cathsheard.bsky.social 😍😍😍
November 24, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Cath's work is so beautiful!
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Jaron Lanier analyzed everything from one of the most privileged positions possible . It annoys me deeply
And you can’t be the conscience when your fail so publicly and repeatedly on race
And you can’t be the conscience when your fail so publicly and repeatedly on race
November 24, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Jaron Lanier analyzed everything from one of the most privileged positions possible . It annoys me deeply
And you can’t be the conscience when your fail so publicly and repeatedly on race
And you can’t be the conscience when your fail so publicly and repeatedly on race
One of the less cohesive things about me is that I had an NDE after the birth of my 2nd child. I was floating above the room with the bright light & the sense of peace & serenity.
Then I was like “oh fuck” this can’t be good. Better try to make that body call for help.
My BP was 60 over uh oh.
Then I was like “oh fuck” this can’t be good. Better try to make that body call for help.
My BP was 60 over uh oh.
As many as 17 percent of people who nearly die may have what experts refer to this as a near-death experience (NDE).
No NDE is exactly the same, but there are some commonly reported features.
No NDE is exactly the same, but there are some commonly reported features.
These people experienced near death. Here’s how it changed their lives.
“I just merged with all of it, I was the flowers and the water and the trees, it was completely blissful,” one person said.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:20 AM
One of the less cohesive things about me is that I had an NDE after the birth of my 2nd child. I was floating above the room with the bright light & the sense of peace & serenity.
Then I was like “oh fuck” this can’t be good. Better try to make that body call for help.
My BP was 60 over uh oh.
Then I was like “oh fuck” this can’t be good. Better try to make that body call for help.
My BP was 60 over uh oh.
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If we continue being priggish about suicide we continue to build a wall between the suicidal and those who would help them step back from the ledge
Sorry not sorry but saying "completed suicide" instead of "committed suicide" is beyond the pale. Stop it.
November 23, 2025 at 9:55 PM
If we continue being priggish about suicide we continue to build a wall between the suicidal and those who would help them step back from the ledge
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EXPECT MORE
Expect more of our future, with real investment in kids, housing and education.
Expect more in the workplace, with fair pay and stable jobs that build confidence.
Expect more of ourselves, then expect more progress.
If we don’t, let's still expect more: decline, division, insecurity. 3/3
Expect more of our future, with real investment in kids, housing and education.
Expect more in the workplace, with fair pay and stable jobs that build confidence.
Expect more of ourselves, then expect more progress.
If we don’t, let's still expect more: decline, division, insecurity. 3/3
November 23, 2025 at 6:53 AM
EXPECT MORE
Expect more of our future, with real investment in kids, housing and education.
Expect more in the workplace, with fair pay and stable jobs that build confidence.
Expect more of ourselves, then expect more progress.
If we don’t, let's still expect more: decline, division, insecurity. 3/3
Expect more of our future, with real investment in kids, housing and education.
Expect more in the workplace, with fair pay and stable jobs that build confidence.
Expect more of ourselves, then expect more progress.
If we don’t, let's still expect more: decline, division, insecurity. 3/3
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EXPECT MORE
Expect more protection and fairness, because bias grows when no one stops it.
Expect more from our information sources (online & mainstream, and people who post), challenge misinformation.
Expect more climate action, because clean air and healthy rivers are basic, not extra. 2/3
Expect more protection and fairness, because bias grows when no one stops it.
Expect more from our information sources (online & mainstream, and people who post), challenge misinformation.
Expect more climate action, because clean air and healthy rivers are basic, not extra. 2/3
November 23, 2025 at 6:53 AM
EXPECT MORE
Expect more protection and fairness, because bias grows when no one stops it.
Expect more from our information sources (online & mainstream, and people who post), challenge misinformation.
Expect more climate action, because clean air and healthy rivers are basic, not extra. 2/3
Expect more protection and fairness, because bias grows when no one stops it.
Expect more from our information sources (online & mainstream, and people who post), challenge misinformation.
Expect more climate action, because clean air and healthy rivers are basic, not extra. 2/3
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EXPECT MORE
Too many people act like decline is inevitable. It is not.
Expect more from our institutions, including honesty and transparency.
Expect more from our democracy, with real checks and balances.
Expect more from our economy, with fair wages and support that lets families breathe. 🧵1/3
Too many people act like decline is inevitable. It is not.
Expect more from our institutions, including honesty and transparency.
Expect more from our democracy, with real checks and balances.
Expect more from our economy, with fair wages and support that lets families breathe. 🧵1/3
November 23, 2025 at 6:53 AM
EXPECT MORE
Too many people act like decline is inevitable. It is not.
Expect more from our institutions, including honesty and transparency.
Expect more from our democracy, with real checks and balances.
Expect more from our economy, with fair wages and support that lets families breathe. 🧵1/3
Too many people act like decline is inevitable. It is not.
Expect more from our institutions, including honesty and transparency.
Expect more from our democracy, with real checks and balances.
Expect more from our economy, with fair wages and support that lets families breathe. 🧵1/3
The Japanese Prime Minister needs a nap.
Luxon tries to wear his poor sleep habits as a badge of honour too.
#nzpol
#nzpol
November 23, 2025 at 7:51 AM
The Japanese Prime Minister needs a nap.
I have glazed 50+ pots today.
So tired 🥱
So tired 🥱
November 23, 2025 at 3:02 AM
I have glazed 50+ pots today.
So tired 🥱
So tired 🥱
I don’t talk about this much, but Toki and Franko were both involved in offshore oil exploration and drilling.
I loved my pups, but I didn’t agree with all of their choices.
I loved my pups, but I didn’t agree with all of their choices.
My dog contributes to climate change. I love him anyway. www.wired.com/story/the-cl...
The Climate Impact of Owning a Dog
My dog contributes to climate change. I love him anyway.
www.wired.com
November 23, 2025 at 12:24 AM
I don’t talk about this much, but Toki and Franko were both involved in offshore oil exploration and drilling.
I loved my pups, but I didn’t agree with all of their choices.
I loved my pups, but I didn’t agree with all of their choices.
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I bought a small bud vase as a gift for a friend. They loved it and @narwhallibrarian.bsky.social provided fab service. Great for #secretsantaaonz gifts!
I bought a small bud vase as a gift for a friend. They loved it and the maker provided fab service.
felt.co.nz/shop/tilbury...
I bought a small bud vase as a gift for a friend. They loved it and the maker provided fab service.
felt.co.nz/shop/tilbury...
Tilbury Avenue Collective
We are a chaotic busy household and art collective. I make rustic and unique pottery and watercolour art, while my teens paint, collage, and draw. We will be using this shop to send our wares out into...
felt.co.nz
November 22, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Plus! new pots coming soon!
They go into the kiln next week!
They go into the kiln next week!
I bought a small bud vase as a gift for a friend. They loved it and @narwhallibrarian.bsky.social provided fab service. Great for #secretsantaaonz gifts!
I bought a small bud vase as a gift for a friend. They loved it and the maker provided fab service.
felt.co.nz/shop/tilbury...
I bought a small bud vase as a gift for a friend. They loved it and the maker provided fab service.
felt.co.nz/shop/tilbury...
Tilbury Avenue Collective
We are a chaotic busy household and art collective. I make rustic and unique pottery and watercolour art, while my teens paint, collage, and draw. We will be using this shop to send our wares out into...
felt.co.nz
November 22, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Plus! new pots coming soon!
They go into the kiln next week!
They go into the kiln next week!
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As the holidays approach, we are still here, creating art.
As the world burns, it seems only appropriate we are making raku, if only as a reminder that from fire comes new life.
I know times are tough, but hopefully my work can find a good home. You can help by sharing🙏
As the world burns, it seems only appropriate we are making raku, if only as a reminder that from fire comes new life.
I know times are tough, but hopefully my work can find a good home. You can help by sharing🙏
November 22, 2025 at 3:16 PM
As the holidays approach, we are still here, creating art.
As the world burns, it seems only appropriate we are making raku, if only as a reminder that from fire comes new life.
I know times are tough, but hopefully my work can find a good home. You can help by sharing🙏
As the world burns, it seems only appropriate we are making raku, if only as a reminder that from fire comes new life.
I know times are tough, but hopefully my work can find a good home. You can help by sharing🙏
Today I GLAZE!
Ohhhh pretty 🤩
But I see an overall need to lower the specific gravity. Will do that and then fire a new batch!
But I see an overall need to lower the specific gravity. Will do that and then fire a new batch!
November 22, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Today I GLAZE!
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Ah, I'm awake again. Time to open the psychological harm app
November 22, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Ah, I'm awake again. Time to open the psychological harm app
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Ohhhh pretty 🤩
But I see an overall need to lower the specific gravity. Will do that and then fire a new batch!
But I see an overall need to lower the specific gravity. Will do that and then fire a new batch!
November 22, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Ohhhh pretty 🤩
But I see an overall need to lower the specific gravity. Will do that and then fire a new batch!
But I see an overall need to lower the specific gravity. Will do that and then fire a new batch!
Ohhhh pretty 🤩
But I see an overall need to lower the specific gravity. Will do that and then fire a new batch!
But I see an overall need to lower the specific gravity. Will do that and then fire a new batch!
November 22, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Ohhhh pretty 🤩
But I see an overall need to lower the specific gravity. Will do that and then fire a new batch!
But I see an overall need to lower the specific gravity. Will do that and then fire a new batch!
No allergies!
I do not eat fish. Or fishy things.
I'm not a music person really.
Also not really into games, puzzles, or math-y things.
I do not eat fish. Or fishy things.
I'm not a music person really.
Also not really into games, puzzles, or math-y things.
Today's #SecretSantaAoNZ question is a pretty important one.
Make sure you add the hashtag to your replies so it's easily searchable for your Santa. We wouldn't want them to miss it.
Make sure you add the hashtag to your replies so it's easily searchable for your Santa. We wouldn't want them to miss it.
November 22, 2025 at 2:05 AM
No allergies!
I do not eat fish. Or fishy things.
I'm not a music person really.
Also not really into games, puzzles, or math-y things.
I do not eat fish. Or fishy things.
I'm not a music person really.
Also not really into games, puzzles, or math-y things.
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Today's #SecretSantaAoNZ question is a pretty important one.
Make sure you add the hashtag to your replies so it's easily searchable for your Santa. We wouldn't want them to miss it.
Make sure you add the hashtag to your replies so it's easily searchable for your Santa. We wouldn't want them to miss it.
November 19, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Today's #SecretSantaAoNZ question is a pretty important one.
Make sure you add the hashtag to your replies so it's easily searchable for your Santa. We wouldn't want them to miss it.
Make sure you add the hashtag to your replies so it's easily searchable for your Santa. We wouldn't want them to miss it.
Really excited for #SecretSantaAoNZ!
I like flowers, arty things, and lovely teas! I watercolour, make pottery, and garden.
And I love all things chocolate!
I like flowers, arty things, and lovely teas! I watercolour, make pottery, and garden.
And I love all things chocolate!
November 22, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Really excited for #SecretSantaAoNZ!
I like flowers, arty things, and lovely teas! I watercolour, make pottery, and garden.
And I love all things chocolate!
I like flowers, arty things, and lovely teas! I watercolour, make pottery, and garden.
And I love all things chocolate!
FRESH POTS ARRIVE TODAY!!!!
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November 22, 2025 at 1:26 AM
FRESH POTS ARRIVE TODAY!!!!
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