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Helen Simmons (She/Her)

@littlehen.bsky.social

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A bricolage of things. Nature, creativity, community, kindness… Unbothered. Moisturised. Happy. In My Lane. Focused. Flourishing. Profile picture: me in a pink jumper smiling Header image: me in a purple hat taking a picture of myself in a broken mirror

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Helen Simmons (She/Her) @littlehen.bsky.social · Mar 1

Different ways of living are possible, and are already taking place all over the world. They’re ways of love, kindness and joy. They’re quiet, humble, slow, small. They’re vital and restorative, regenerative and inclusive. I’m pledging to celebrate, support and amplify them. Will you join me?

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Jane Tynan @janeym.bsky.social · 24d

We're seeking a PhD researcher interested in outdoor gear and how people dress for the weather. ☔ 🧥 This 4-year student position based at VU Amsterdam is part of the NWO-funded project 'Synthetic Adventures' supervised by me! #fashion#outdoors#weather#sustainability
#waterproof Apply here:

Vacancy — PhD position in Design Cultures

Are you interested in the impact of synthetic textiles on the environment? Do you want to interview people about what clothing means to them? You will connect with people and discover how dressing for...

workingat.vu.nl

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Helen Simmons (She/Her) @littlehen.bsky.social · 2h

Same. I don’t watch it and it sounds like watching people be sneaky and snarky about each other. There is enough of that behaviour in modern life. I want to watch a programme that is the opposite. People being wonderfully kind to other people secretly with no ‘final reveal’ or voting. Just happiness

Helen Simmons (She/Her) @littlehen.bsky.social · 2h

That’s awful

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EuropeanPowell @europeanpowell.bsky.social · 3h

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...

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Helen Simmons (She/Her) @littlehen.bsky.social · 3h

It seems to be (still) the standard length sold. 72 yards or 66 metres. No idea why!

Helen Simmons (She/Her) @littlehen.bsky.social · 13h

Still is in our house

Helen Simmons (She/Her) @littlehen.bsky.social · 13h

Same. Ceasefire seems like the barest of minimums. How do we rebuild, repair, soothe, heal, console, this traumatised nation. So many people still in dire straits left with nothing.

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Frances "Are You Scared Yet" Meh @francesmeh.reviews · 4d

ok so like here's a fun little thing i did

it's a feed of people playing music on bluesky

it's moderated - at least until i find an automated way to keep the signal to noise ratio high

to submit posts for consideration just use the hashtag #blueskyjam in the post or video alt-text

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Heidi Temple-Stephens @heidistephens.bsky.social · 17h

At the end of the summer season Cheltenham Lido drains down the pool and re-fills for winter cold water swimming. But before that, they open it to dogs for the weekend. It's Mabel's favourite day of the year.

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Kate Evans @kategevans.bsky.social · 14h

Brilliant! Origami and evolution 😍
knowablemagazine.org/content/arti...

Animal origami: The physics of nature’s folds

Insects that tuck away wings; a protist with an accordion-like neck — studying these clever creases may inspire foldable structures for drones

knowablemagazine.org

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Helen Simmons (She/Her) @littlehen.bsky.social · 14h

My party attire is definitely more Puerto Rico than anywhere else

Helen Simmons (She/Her) @littlehen.bsky.social · 14h

*solidarity and hugs*

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 17h

Our volunteers have been 3D printing whistles for ICE watch. Make your own today at 7016 N Clark St in Rogers Park from 12-3pm!

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Pavel @spavel.bsky.social · 17h

LLMs are doubly deceptive. Most people think that they can ask it a question and get an answer. The majority of the rest think that you can ask an LLM a question and it will return what an answer might look like, statistically.

But it's actually even worse. It doesn't "read" the prompt; it guesses.

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Helen Simmons (She/Her) @littlehen.bsky.social · 16h

And leave feedback on their website.

www.themagichatcafe.co.uk/news/

The Magic Hat Cafe — Blog

Newcastle City Centre’s first and only coffee shop, kitchen and events venue dedicated to challenging UK food waste.

www.themagichatcafe.co.uk

Helen Simmons (She/Her) @littlehen.bsky.social · 16h

Do #Newcastle folk know our beloved anti-food-waste cafe Magic Hat is being forced to move as the council is selling their building?

Please write to your MP or the Lord Mayor to share how important they are and make sure a suitable new home is found for them. [email protected]

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Helen Simmons (She/Her) @littlehen.bsky.social · 16h

Joyous.

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coachbalto.bsky.social @coachbalto.bsky.social · 3d

What an unforgettable afternoon with
#BensonBoone on the
#BikeBus!
The energy, the smiles, and the singing made it a ride we'll never forget.

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Helen Simmons (She/Her) @littlehen.bsky.social · 16h

I approve of remote options for disability/caring/environmental purposes. How odd of them to have chosen safety to make the move v

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Helen Simmons (She/Her) @littlehen.bsky.social · 17h

I darned a sock last weekend. Peaceful and fulfilling resistance!

A blue black patterned sock shonkily/visibly darned in reds and black

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Sara Hastings-Simon 🇨🇦 @shastingssimon.bsky.social · 17h

Volunteering at the fix it clinic this morning. Keeping clothing out of the landfill is a little but highly satisfying act of resistance 💪

A woman sits at a table behind a sign that says fabric fixers. She is focused on a sewing machine that has a pair of jeans on it.

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Rocky Rex @rockyrex.bsky.social · 19h

This is Australia, but you could apply it anywhere.

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Helen Simmons (She/Her) @littlehen.bsky.social · 19h

I learned it when sailing a tall ship. I often leaned over them when I had seasickness. 🤮

Helen Simmons (She/Her) @littlehen.bsky.social · 19h

3 day work weeks, 1 day community volunteering

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Nikkolas Smith @4nikkolas.bsky.social · 1d

after millions of views and shares of my Portland Frog art. (thank you all🙏🏾) I got requests to highlight priests, and chickens, and Chicagoans, and T-Rexes, and more… all of us who refuse to bend the knee. so this is for US.
𝚂𝚝𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚃𝚊𝚕𝚕.
𝚆𝚎 𝚆𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚆𝚒𝚗.

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