lobster @Lobster@social.cleverlibre.org

It’s always “Sunflowers this, Starry Night that,” and no one ever mentions Van Gogh’s erotic sketches or this glorious smoking skeleton he painted in 1885 (“Skull of a Skeleton with Burning Cigarette”)

It’s perfect. I love it

#histodons @histodons #art #arthistory #19thcentury #gothic

A 900-year-old church still standing in Wicklow, Ireland.

Photo by Bob Grim

May you always be loved by the people that you love. And may you always feel that warmth, comfort and safety. 💚
#Love #MentalHealth #GoodNight

mastodon vs twitter (updated)

Give her what she really wants this holiday season. Death to the patriarchy, an ancient tome of curses from the forest witch, the hearts of her enemies, and deep pockets in every dress and pair of pants.

#introduction hello! I'm Amy (she/her). I write fiction, and I edit for #SplitLipMagazine. I walk obsessively and love being outside. I am deep into progressive #politics and #climate justice. I'm too sarcastic and am bad at earnestness. I'm hoping to connect with (or re-connect for those also coming from #twitter) with people from the #writingcommunity, people working at #litmags or #smallpresses, or other #writers of #fiction or really anything. Thanks!

"Stop worrying. You'll be fine. If you have trouble, your venom infused #shellac nails should put anyone into a coma for a week"
"Are you sure there's no easier way to meet your friends?" Sue asked her girlfriend
"Believe me - with most vampires, meeting them in a group is far safer than encountering them somewhere more...intimate"
Aliye's eyes flashes as she said the last bit
Sue felt her pulse quicken
#vss365
#FlashFiction #Flash #AmWriting #WritingCommunity

#newbie #mastodon user here, but I see quite a few newer accounts in the #writingcommunity with 0 follows. Don't forget to check the "follow requests" in the menu and approve people to follow you! We can't see your toots until you do!

for those of you
who hesitate

for those who shy
away from personal connection

those whose pens are so laden
with unspoken words
they cannot be lifted

i will eat your words
and keep you silent

and delight in the void
where hands used to touch

#poetry #writingcommunity

#Twitterrefugee Ready to build a new community.

One of my publishers folded.

Twitter is dying (hilariously and tragically).

So much in free fall.

So much I can’t control.

But I, somehow, am turning that uncertainty into words.

It doesn’t always work that way, but I’m profoundly grateful that it’s happening right now.

Writing is protest. Creativity is courage.

#amWriting #FantasyBooks #FantasyWriter #NaNoWriMo

White smoke from under my hood means either my starter went out or my car has elected a new Pope.

every squirrel you see is currently on a dare from another squirrel

Is this the best thing on Mastodon? Knot by a long chalk.

This bunny has been seen 1 times.

1666084 total bunnies served.

https://www.bunnies.io/#136

#bot #bunny #bnuy #rabbit #animals

Keeping my tradition of painting octopuses on the bottoms of tables in hotel rooms alive 😀

This is amazing! Scientists have discovered that wax worm saliva degrades polyethylene, a plastic that is very hard to break down. Who knew little worms could provide a major plastic pollution breakthrough? https://www.planetetica.com/2022/10/05/wax-worm-saliva-can-tackle-the-plastic-pollution-problem/