Tam Ward
@tamlwd.bsky.social
Retired Artist, love cats, reading Sci Fi, and lots of other subjects. Please don't ask for money. If you don't have any posts I will block you. If you look off will block you. Stage 1 cancer...not interested in nonsense.
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December 7, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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I used to think BlueSky was an impossible platform to sell books, and I know many authors give up. I only stayed because I like to hang out here.
But here's what I'm learning...
💙 BlueSky rewards you for being human. 💙
This is such a foreign concept on the other socials... I nearly missed it.
But here's what I'm learning...
💙 BlueSky rewards you for being human. 💙
This is such a foreign concept on the other socials... I nearly missed it.
December 7, 2025 at 6:49 PM
I used to think BlueSky was an impossible platform to sell books, and I know many authors give up. I only stayed because I like to hang out here.
But here's what I'm learning...
💙 BlueSky rewards you for being human. 💙
This is such a foreign concept on the other socials... I nearly missed it.
But here's what I'm learning...
💙 BlueSky rewards you for being human. 💙
This is such a foreign concept on the other socials... I nearly missed it.
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I already liked TMP, but I saw it at the cinema a couple of years back and being able to soak it all in on the big screen elevated it for me and it's up there with Wrath of Khan as the best in the series.
Star Trek: The Motion Picture was released 46 years ago today.
This film is truly unique within this franchise. I understand that it may not be the most accessible, but I love its tension, mystery, atmosphere, and curiosity.
This film is truly unique within this franchise. I understand that it may not be the most accessible, but I love its tension, mystery, atmosphere, and curiosity.
December 7, 2025 at 12:02 PM
I already liked TMP, but I saw it at the cinema a couple of years back and being able to soak it all in on the big screen elevated it for me and it's up there with Wrath of Khan as the best in the series.
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40 years ago today, on December 6th, 1979, the basically unfinished Star Trek: The Motion Picture, in which Spock gets his heart, premiered in Washington D.C. I'm in the pro camp on this one, eschewing that silly odd/even thing with the Trek films.
December 6, 2025 at 9:54 PM
40 years ago today, on December 6th, 1979, the basically unfinished Star Trek: The Motion Picture, in which Spock gets his heart, premiered in Washington D.C. I'm in the pro camp on this one, eschewing that silly odd/even thing with the Trek films.
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"I have never seen the line this long at this food bank, This is 4x the size of every previous year...the line wraps around the building a second time..Everyone is freezing and an older lady in line had to be taken inside because she looked like she was about to pass out from being too cold..."
December 6, 2025 at 11:02 PM
"I have never seen the line this long at this food bank, This is 4x the size of every previous year...the line wraps around the building a second time..Everyone is freezing and an older lady in line had to be taken inside because she looked like she was about to pass out from being too cold..."
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Riders on the Storm - The Doors HD
YouTube video by TheDoors Best
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December 6, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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Gauche sketch of @foxfeather.bsky.social’s baby king vulture, Yolo.
December 6, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Gauche sketch of @foxfeather.bsky.social’s baby king vulture, Yolo.
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The only real job I’ve ever had other than what I’m doing now was teaching piano, which I absolutely loved.
Here’s a three-minute piano lesson that I recorded back during the pandemic. In good times or bad, these simple notes can bring you lots of creative joy at the keyboard.
Here’s a three-minute piano lesson that I recorded back during the pandemic. In good times or bad, these simple notes can bring you lots of creative joy at the keyboard.
Rick the Piano Teacher Teaches the Blues
It's very easy to improvise to your heart's desire if you know this simple 6-note system. It's actually addictive.
classroom.ricksteves.com
December 6, 2025 at 4:36 AM
The only real job I’ve ever had other than what I’m doing now was teaching piano, which I absolutely loved.
Here’s a three-minute piano lesson that I recorded back during the pandemic. In good times or bad, these simple notes can bring you lots of creative joy at the keyboard.
Here’s a three-minute piano lesson that I recorded back during the pandemic. In good times or bad, these simple notes can bring you lots of creative joy at the keyboard.
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Did someone say it was Caturday, and also Science Saturday. Here’s a two-in-one.
Unlike the domestication of dogs (20-40k years ago), cats might have hung around humans but it took them much longer to get domesticated (2k).
“The cat is a complex species; they are independent,” says Claudio Ottoni
Unlike the domestication of dogs (20-40k years ago), cats might have hung around humans but it took them much longer to get domesticated (2k).
“The cat is a complex species; they are independent,” says Claudio Ottoni
The Incredible, Unlikely Story of How Cats Became Our Pets
Two new studies dig into the long, curving path that cats took toward domestication
www.scientificamerican.com
December 6, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Did someone say it was Caturday, and also Science Saturday. Here’s a two-in-one.
Unlike the domestication of dogs (20-40k years ago), cats might have hung around humans but it took them much longer to get domesticated (2k).
“The cat is a complex species; they are independent,” says Claudio Ottoni
Unlike the domestication of dogs (20-40k years ago), cats might have hung around humans but it took them much longer to get domesticated (2k).
“The cat is a complex species; they are independent,” says Claudio Ottoni
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Our feature tutorial/artist for today is this great set of mini-notes on HEAD ANGLES from BELOW by the talented @miyuliart! Noticing the little differences in the features from this angle will help give your faces FORM and CLEAR DIRECTION #characterdesign #manga #Anime
December 6, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Our feature tutorial/artist for today is this great set of mini-notes on HEAD ANGLES from BELOW by the talented @miyuliart! Noticing the little differences in the features from this angle will help give your faces FORM and CLEAR DIRECTION #characterdesign #manga #Anime
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Did you know it's Bandcamp Friday, that glorious day when Bandcamp waives its revenue share and gives the artists all the money? IT IS! If you've got some spare $$, go support the artists!
December 5, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Did you know it's Bandcamp Friday, that glorious day when Bandcamp waives its revenue share and gives the artists all the money? IT IS! If you've got some spare $$, go support the artists!
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Sam Bates, known as SMUG, Australian-born, realistic street #artist. This one is in Glasgow.
In the comments, I've included different views of this piece, as well as some other pieces of this hyper-realistic street artist.
#StreetArt #WallMural #murals #UrbanArt #art
In the comments, I've included different views of this piece, as well as some other pieces of this hyper-realistic street artist.
#StreetArt #WallMural #murals #UrbanArt #art
December 6, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Sam Bates, known as SMUG, Australian-born, realistic street #artist. This one is in Glasgow.
In the comments, I've included different views of this piece, as well as some other pieces of this hyper-realistic street artist.
#StreetArt #WallMural #murals #UrbanArt #art
In the comments, I've included different views of this piece, as well as some other pieces of this hyper-realistic street artist.
#StreetArt #WallMural #murals #UrbanArt #art
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Omg y'all, someone picked up all four books in Triple Strike from Lark and Owl Booksellers in Georgetown, TX 🥺. I was just despairing how my books don't do well in bookstores and maybe I should give up on consignment, but now I have the emotional fortitude for another round of marketing trenches 😅.
December 4, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Omg y'all, someone picked up all four books in Triple Strike from Lark and Owl Booksellers in Georgetown, TX 🥺. I was just despairing how my books don't do well in bookstores and maybe I should give up on consignment, but now I have the emotional fortitude for another round of marketing trenches 😅.
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In his own mind, the wolf will live forever...
'Savage Survivor'
He's acrylic on a cradled wood panel. (Cradled means ready to hang, no frame needed.)
'Savage Survivor'
He's acrylic on a cradled wood panel. (Cradled means ready to hang, no frame needed.)
December 5, 2025 at 3:14 PM
In his own mind, the wolf will live forever...
'Savage Survivor'
He's acrylic on a cradled wood panel. (Cradled means ready to hang, no frame needed.)
'Savage Survivor'
He's acrylic on a cradled wood panel. (Cradled means ready to hang, no frame needed.)
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In terms of what’s understood to be socially acceptable behavior, normalizing the filming/taking pictures of people in public who are minding their own business (and putting it online) is one of the worst developments of the past 15 years.
Woman Hailed as Hero for Smashing Man's Meta Smart Glasses on Subway
A New York subway rider has accused a woman of breaking his Meta smart glasses. She was later hailed as a hero.
futurism.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:52 PM
In terms of what’s understood to be socially acceptable behavior, normalizing the filming/taking pictures of people in public who are minding their own business (and putting it online) is one of the worst developments of the past 15 years.
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Feds Warn iPhone And Android Users—Change Apple, Google And Microsoft Passwords
Feds Warn iPhone And Android Users—Change Apple, Google And Microsoft Passwords
Change your account settings now—attacks against smartphones are getting worse.
www.forbes.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Feds Warn iPhone And Android Users—Change Apple, Google And Microsoft Passwords
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Phillis Wheatley, first published African-American female poet, died #OTD in 1784.
Born in W. Africa, sold into slavery at 7 & one of the best-known poets in 18th-century America. Her achievements were a catalyst for the fledgling antislavery movement.
poetryfoundation.org/poets/philli... #poetry
Born in W. Africa, sold into slavery at 7 & one of the best-known poets in 18th-century America. Her achievements were a catalyst for the fledgling antislavery movement.
poetryfoundation.org/poets/philli... #poetry
December 5, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Phillis Wheatley, first published African-American female poet, died #OTD in 1784.
Born in W. Africa, sold into slavery at 7 & one of the best-known poets in 18th-century America. Her achievements were a catalyst for the fledgling antislavery movement.
poetryfoundation.org/poets/philli... #poetry
Born in W. Africa, sold into slavery at 7 & one of the best-known poets in 18th-century America. Her achievements were a catalyst for the fledgling antislavery movement.
poetryfoundation.org/poets/philli... #poetry
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And now for something completely different!! 🤣
Not my normal subject matter, but just wanted to do a sketch of the totally adorable WALL-E.
Loved the movie. Love him. 💙 Micron pens on Strathmore drawing paper.
#WallE #robot #sciart #scifi #Disney #Pixar #sketch #pen #ArtYear #bskyart
Not my normal subject matter, but just wanted to do a sketch of the totally adorable WALL-E.
Loved the movie. Love him. 💙 Micron pens on Strathmore drawing paper.
#WallE #robot #sciart #scifi #Disney #Pixar #sketch #pen #ArtYear #bskyart
December 5, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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Happy birthday Tamu! This tiny tank is 2 today
December 4, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Happy birthday Tamu! This tiny tank is 2 today
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Our feature tutorial/artist for today is this great animation on DRAWING CLOTHING FOLDS and CREASES by the talented @simodasketch! Seeing the motion IN MOTION helps so much in understanding what happens to the fabric! #animation #anime #manga #gamedev #illustration
December 5, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Our feature tutorial/artist for today is this great animation on DRAWING CLOTHING FOLDS and CREASES by the talented @simodasketch! Seeing the motion IN MOTION helps so much in understanding what happens to the fabric! #animation #anime #manga #gamedev #illustration
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Dr. Roberta Bondar--astronaut, neurologist, and photographer--was born #OTD in 1945.
She became #Canada's first female astronaut in 1992. The world's first neurologist in space, she is globally recognized for her contributions to space medicine. #WomenInSTEM #AstronautEnvy 🚀
robertabondar.com/
She became #Canada's first female astronaut in 1992. The world's first neurologist in space, she is globally recognized for her contributions to space medicine. #WomenInSTEM #AstronautEnvy 🚀
robertabondar.com/
December 4, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Dr. Roberta Bondar--astronaut, neurologist, and photographer--was born #OTD in 1945.
She became #Canada's first female astronaut in 1992. The world's first neurologist in space, she is globally recognized for her contributions to space medicine. #WomenInSTEM #AstronautEnvy 🚀
robertabondar.com/
She became #Canada's first female astronaut in 1992. The world's first neurologist in space, she is globally recognized for her contributions to space medicine. #WomenInSTEM #AstronautEnvy 🚀
robertabondar.com/
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The city starts getting electricity next month from hydrogen made at a Utah plant – and stored beneath it in a vast salt cavern – to help get to 100% carbon-free power.
L.A. Kicks Coal As It Fires Up The World’s Largest Green Hydrogen Power Plant
The city starts getting electricity next month from hydrogen made at a Utah plant – and stored beneath it in a vast salt cavern – to help get to 100% carbon-free power.
www.forbes.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:35 PM
The city starts getting electricity next month from hydrogen made at a Utah plant – and stored beneath it in a vast salt cavern – to help get to 100% carbon-free power.