Marlena, quindi
@quindimarlena.bsky.social
Animal lover. Dancer. Reader. Language dilettante (IT/FR/FI). Gonzobongo and Flanatic. Chronically tired but doing my best.
Here mostly for animals and books. Not actually called Marlena.
Here mostly for animals and books. Not actually called Marlena.
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Glad people are enjoying this one! Not only did I draw it entirely on the plane, I ALSO drew it entirely with my coat draped over over my head like a tent, using my phone’s flashlight to see the paper (the other passengers were sleeping)
December 12, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Glad people are enjoying this one! Not only did I draw it entirely on the plane, I ALSO drew it entirely with my coat draped over over my head like a tent, using my phone’s flashlight to see the paper (the other passengers were sleeping)
This whole thread is worth reading.
I think it’s also true that loneliness among women has historically been treated as an individual problem, while loneliness among men is treated as a societal problem. That, in turn, comes from an assumption that women are supposed to earn the company of others while men are entitled to it.
men’s loneliness gets “more airtime”?
baby I have lived the past three decades of my life witnessing corporate media elevate men’s loneliness into a full-blown balls-to-the-wall CRISIS once every 4-5 years
“more airtime” is hilarious
baby I have lived the past three decades of my life witnessing corporate media elevate men’s loneliness into a full-blown balls-to-the-wall CRISIS once every 4-5 years
“more airtime” is hilarious
December 12, 2025 at 6:47 AM
This whole thread is worth reading.
Not a Coronation Street fan but I do highly recommend Zazie's book Bark! - as well as Wag! and Purr!
I have to say, I found tonight's episode of Coronation Street very exciting. Couldn't watch the plot, too busy staring at my book, Bark!!!!
December 12, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Not a Coronation Street fan but I do highly recommend Zazie's book Bark! - as well as Wag! and Purr!
Founder member of the International Phara Fan Club here.
Look at her precious face! 🥹💙
Look at her precious face! 🥹💙
December 11, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Founder member of the International Phara Fan Club here.
Look at her precious face! 🥹💙
Look at her precious face! 🥹💙
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For the love of God
DO NOT Give pets as Xmas gifts.
Too many of these “gifts” end up at the shelter .
A Dog/Cat is a gift we give ourselves and they come with many
sacrifices.
Time,money, and a certain amount of collateral damage in their puppyhood.
DO NOT Give pets as Xmas gifts.
Too many of these “gifts” end up at the shelter .
A Dog/Cat is a gift we give ourselves and they come with many
sacrifices.
Time,money, and a certain amount of collateral damage in their puppyhood.
December 11, 2025 at 1:03 PM
For the love of God
DO NOT Give pets as Xmas gifts.
Too many of these “gifts” end up at the shelter .
A Dog/Cat is a gift we give ourselves and they come with many
sacrifices.
Time,money, and a certain amount of collateral damage in their puppyhood.
DO NOT Give pets as Xmas gifts.
Too many of these “gifts” end up at the shelter .
A Dog/Cat is a gift we give ourselves and they come with many
sacrifices.
Time,money, and a certain amount of collateral damage in their puppyhood.
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🚨Attention pals! Bluesky may start asking for a birthdate to verify your age! Be sure NOT to put in the pets' birthday! Put in your peoples' birthday as they are the thumbs and account holders and they won't get rejected for being too young!🚨
🚨Please repost! 💜🌻
🚨Please repost! 💜🌻
December 11, 2025 at 9:34 PM
🚨Attention pals! Bluesky may start asking for a birthdate to verify your age! Be sure NOT to put in the pets' birthday! Put in your peoples' birthday as they are the thumbs and account holders and they won't get rejected for being too young!🚨
🚨Please repost! 💜🌻
🚨Please repost! 💜🌻
DO NOT buy your kids or grandkids AI toys people. 😬
New! We worked with the Public Interest Research Group to test a bunch of LLM-driven toys ahead of the Christmas. That sexual talking teddy bear wasn't a one-off; it turns out disturbing behavior is deeply built into these toys across the board.
AI toys for kids talk about sex and issue Chinese Communist Party talking points, tests show
New research from Public Interest Research Group and tests conducted by NBC News found that a wide range of AI toys have loose guardrails.
www.nbcnews.com
December 11, 2025 at 9:05 PM
DO NOT buy your kids or grandkids AI toys people. 😬
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I'm thrilled that the podcast I do with @kristibenson.bsky.social has passed 25k downloads.
December 11, 2025 at 7:20 PM
I'm thrilled that the podcast I do with @kristibenson.bsky.social has passed 25k downloads.
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From the archives:
“A Midwinter’s Night Dream”
conté crayon & coloured pencil
Visit my Etsy shop:
Etsy.com/Shop/TheArtOfRobHusberg
“A Midwinter’s Night Dream”
conté crayon & coloured pencil
Visit my Etsy shop:
Etsy.com/Shop/TheArtOfRobHusberg
December 11, 2025 at 8:24 PM
From the archives:
“A Midwinter’s Night Dream”
conté crayon & coloured pencil
Visit my Etsy shop:
Etsy.com/Shop/TheArtOfRobHusberg
“A Midwinter’s Night Dream”
conté crayon & coloured pencil
Visit my Etsy shop:
Etsy.com/Shop/TheArtOfRobHusberg
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New commission finished!!
The inbox seems to be throwing out lots of cats of late. So it was nice to draw something a bit different with this submission from the wonderfully lovely Jessica Ratcliffe.
Lord only knows what sort of creature this is, but I’m guessing some sort of exotic chipmunk.
The inbox seems to be throwing out lots of cats of late. So it was nice to draw something a bit different with this submission from the wonderfully lovely Jessica Ratcliffe.
Lord only knows what sort of creature this is, but I’m guessing some sort of exotic chipmunk.
December 11, 2025 at 5:44 PM
New commission finished!!
The inbox seems to be throwing out lots of cats of late. So it was nice to draw something a bit different with this submission from the wonderfully lovely Jessica Ratcliffe.
Lord only knows what sort of creature this is, but I’m guessing some sort of exotic chipmunk.
The inbox seems to be throwing out lots of cats of late. So it was nice to draw something a bit different with this submission from the wonderfully lovely Jessica Ratcliffe.
Lord only knows what sort of creature this is, but I’m guessing some sort of exotic chipmunk.
Has everyone met Elsie? She is incredible with her talking buttons. Here is an example:
youtube.com/shorts/kGx6t...
youtube.com/shorts/kGx6t...
December 11, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Has everyone met Elsie? She is incredible with her talking buttons. Here is an example:
youtube.com/shorts/kGx6t...
youtube.com/shorts/kGx6t...
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“i don’t adopt from shelters because i can never find the breed i want, it’s all pitbulls”
LIES🫵 we received a bunch of sphynx kittens from separate cases & 9 doodle puppies… all in 1 week btw.
I DON’T WANT ANY EXCUSES ANYMORE!!!
LIES🫵 we received a bunch of sphynx kittens from separate cases & 9 doodle puppies… all in 1 week btw.
I DON’T WANT ANY EXCUSES ANYMORE!!!
December 11, 2025 at 2:14 AM
“i don’t adopt from shelters because i can never find the breed i want, it’s all pitbulls”
LIES🫵 we received a bunch of sphynx kittens from separate cases & 9 doodle puppies… all in 1 week btw.
I DON’T WANT ANY EXCUSES ANYMORE!!!
LIES🫵 we received a bunch of sphynx kittens from separate cases & 9 doodle puppies… all in 1 week btw.
I DON’T WANT ANY EXCUSES ANYMORE!!!
I am not a fan of the festive season but I will make special exceptions, and Franklin is definitely one of them. 💙
December 11, 2025 at 2:30 AM
I am not a fan of the festive season but I will make special exceptions, and Franklin is definitely one of them. 💙
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psst, regular tees are $13 and regular mugs are $12 until tomorrow morning
The holidays are always shitshow time; why not spice them up with gifts from Effin' Birds? And don't forget to add greeting cards!
Happy shopping: effinbirds.threadless.com
Happy shopping: effinbirds.threadless.com
December 10, 2025 at 10:44 PM
psst, regular tees are $13 and regular mugs are $12 until tomorrow morning
Look at these boys 🥹
Jim is always so excited when Charles comes in filthy from his adventures and in desperate need of the services of his personal valet.
December 10, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Look at these boys 🥹
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Beautiful soaps and lip butters for Australia, Tasmania, New Zealand!
Frustrating. I am getting zero reach on my soap FB page because apparently Meta wants everyone to pay for reach. ($87 a month for Business Plus!)
In other news, if you're in Australia, today is probably the last day I can guarantee delivery for Xmas.
veronicafoaleessentials.com.au
In other news, if you're in Australia, today is probably the last day I can guarantee delivery for Xmas.
veronicafoaleessentials.com.au
December 10, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Beautiful soaps and lip butters for Australia, Tasmania, New Zealand!
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Decided to make it five signed books, not three, I'm giving away to people who share this.
Because my thieving ex-publishers can fuck off.
Because I believe this book is good enough to be read and enjoyed for many years.
Because it's the only pension I'll have.
And because why fucking not.
Because my thieving ex-publishers can fuck off.
Because I believe this book is good enough to be read and enjoyed for many years.
Because it's the only pension I'll have.
And because why fucking not.
I've removed the paywall permanently from this piece, which is a chapter from my novel Villager, told entirely in the form of an online village message board. If you like it, you'll probably like the book. If you don't, you won't...
www.tom-cox.com/the-village-...
www.tom-cox.com/the-village-...
The Village Message Board
Its authenticity was discredited because of his reputation, but also because he was quick with gin at the time and wearing an item of knitwear back to front.
www.tom-cox.com
December 10, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Decided to make it five signed books, not three, I'm giving away to people who share this.
Because my thieving ex-publishers can fuck off.
Because I believe this book is good enough to be read and enjoyed for many years.
Because it's the only pension I'll have.
And because why fucking not.
Because my thieving ex-publishers can fuck off.
Because I believe this book is good enough to be read and enjoyed for many years.
Because it's the only pension I'll have.
And because why fucking not.
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Very important information
December 10, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Very important information
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omg yes. also request the books at your library. there's often a purchase suggestion form right on the library website
"I can't afford to support my favorite author right now, I—"
Reviews.
Reviews are free AND they are a gift to authors that can keep on giving (i.e., exposure, marketing, algo boosts, etc.)
Please, give the gift of reviews to your authors this holiday season. It really can make a difference!
Reviews.
Reviews are free AND they are a gift to authors that can keep on giving (i.e., exposure, marketing, algo boosts, etc.)
Please, give the gift of reviews to your authors this holiday season. It really can make a difference!
December 10, 2025 at 3:39 AM
omg yes. also request the books at your library. there's often a purchase suggestion form right on the library website
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Do cats meow more at men than they do women?
A study from a research team suggests that many cats have concluded that men don’t always listen, and adjusted their behavior accordingly.
No paywall 🐈
A study from a research team suggests that many cats have concluded that men don’t always listen, and adjusted their behavior accordingly.
No paywall 🐈
To Get a Man’s Attention, Meow Harder
www.nytimes.com
December 9, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Do cats meow more at men than they do women?
A study from a research team suggests that many cats have concluded that men don’t always listen, and adjusted their behavior accordingly.
No paywall 🐈
A study from a research team suggests that many cats have concluded that men don’t always listen, and adjusted their behavior accordingly.
No paywall 🐈
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This little cutie is at Surrey Animal Resource Centre www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=...
December 10, 2025 at 12:16 AM
This little cutie is at Surrey Animal Resource Centre www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=...
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Last time we were at the vet with the dog, the vet tech kindly asked if he would mind the beeps from the thermometer that would take his temperature. I said no, he knows that beeps mean treats. I wrote about that earlier this year www.companionanimalpsychology.com/2025/01/beep...
Beeps Mean Treats: The Role of Maintenance Training in Counterconditioning for Fearful Dogs
When you’re done with training your fearful dog to love something, it’s important to think about how to maintain your great results.
www.companionanimalpsychology.com
December 9, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Last time we were at the vet with the dog, the vet tech kindly asked if he would mind the beeps from the thermometer that would take his temperature. I said no, he knows that beeps mean treats. I wrote about that earlier this year www.companionanimalpsychology.com/2025/01/beep...
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Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #SideViews and the Alternative is #TurningAway birds not looking at you.
I'm going to double dip with a side view of this long-billed curlew itchin that scratch and looking away from me! #EastCoastKin
#birds #birding #birdnerd #birdwatching #PhotographersOfBlueSky
I'm going to double dip with a side view of this long-billed curlew itchin that scratch and looking away from me! #EastCoastKin
#birds #birding #birdnerd #birdwatching #PhotographersOfBlueSky
December 9, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #SideViews and the Alternative is #TurningAway birds not looking at you.
I'm going to double dip with a side view of this long-billed curlew itchin that scratch and looking away from me! #EastCoastKin
#birds #birding #birdnerd #birdwatching #PhotographersOfBlueSky
I'm going to double dip with a side view of this long-billed curlew itchin that scratch and looking away from me! #EastCoastKin
#birds #birding #birdnerd #birdwatching #PhotographersOfBlueSky
Perfect catting
December 9, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Perfect catting