The Squire of Gothos
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I’m just here. Doing my best to stay engaged, and active in and for my community, whilst struggling with existential sadness like so many of us. 🌻🐦⬛
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As more speak Irish in Northern Ireland, some Brits bite their tongues
By Steve Hendrix and Amanda Ferguson
In Belfast, even in Unionist neighborhoods, Gaeilge, the once-outlawed Irish language, is enjoying a remarkable resurgence with new schools and bilingual signs.
@amanda.ie Gift link!
By Steve Hendrix and Amanda Ferguson
In Belfast, even in Unionist neighborhoods, Gaeilge, the once-outlawed Irish language, is enjoying a remarkable resurgence with new schools and bilingual signs.
@amanda.ie Gift link!
As more speak Irish in Northern Ireland, some Brits bite their tongues
In Belfast, even in Unionist neighborhoods, Gaeilge, the once-outlawed Irish language, is enjoying a remarkable resurgence with new schools and bilingual signs.
wapo.st
December 2, 2025 at 6:36 AM
As more speak Irish in Northern Ireland, some Brits bite their tongues
By Steve Hendrix and Amanda Ferguson
In Belfast, even in Unionist neighborhoods, Gaeilge, the once-outlawed Irish language, is enjoying a remarkable resurgence with new schools and bilingual signs.
@amanda.ie Gift link!
By Steve Hendrix and Amanda Ferguson
In Belfast, even in Unionist neighborhoods, Gaeilge, the once-outlawed Irish language, is enjoying a remarkable resurgence with new schools and bilingual signs.
@amanda.ie Gift link!
I’m moderating this panel tomorrow, having a discussion with 4 brilliant “Creators Without Borders,” a 3-part series. This one, part of UNM-Taos FDMA’s “Rock the Future” showcase. More details here: youtube.com/live/MgL4b2I.... @pinkzombierose.bsky.social @jojorae.bsky.social
UNM-Taos FDMA Rock the Future Showcase, Day 2: Creators Without Borders, Episode 1: Beyond the Label
This panel features multidisciplinary artists who’ve broken free from traditional career paths. Discover how to think like a creative entrepreneur as panelists share insights on finding new opportunit...
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December 2, 2025 at 6:55 AM
I’m moderating this panel tomorrow, having a discussion with 4 brilliant “Creators Without Borders,” a 3-part series. This one, part of UNM-Taos FDMA’s “Rock the Future” showcase. More details here: youtube.com/live/MgL4b2I.... @pinkzombierose.bsky.social @jojorae.bsky.social
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In Massachusetts, 74% of working-age recipients of food stamps are employed, half of them full-time. Nearly 2,500 work for Amazon and another 2,300 work for Walmart. Uber, DoorDash and Tempus Unlimited each have more than 1,400 workers who rely on SNAP www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/28/m...
‘The government is subsidizing corporate profits’: Who employs the most SNAP recipients in Massachusetts? - The Boston Globe
In Massachusetts, 74 percent of working-age SNAP recipients have jobs.
www.bostonglobe.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:25 AM
In Massachusetts, 74% of working-age recipients of food stamps are employed, half of them full-time. Nearly 2,500 work for Amazon and another 2,300 work for Walmart. Uber, DoorDash and Tempus Unlimited each have more than 1,400 workers who rely on SNAP www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/28/m...
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Adult Mammoths had one natural enemy–Neanderthals. This Neanderthal scraper in our collection was used for preparing large mammoth hides. The Mousterian style of manufacture reveals it to be 120,000-200,000 years old.
November 29, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Adult Mammoths had one natural enemy–Neanderthals. This Neanderthal scraper in our collection was used for preparing large mammoth hides. The Mousterian style of manufacture reveals it to be 120,000-200,000 years old.
This episode covers the MAHA grift BS. Glad to hear of JP Sears tanking. And a reminder that so many “wellness” wankers didn’t vote (from what was expressed personally to me, dampens their ascendant auras and they’re “above it all.”). I’ve followed this podcast since Covid. Grateful for their work.
Wow look at all these wellness discounts, makes you wonder how much grifts are really worth!
www.conspirituality.net/episodes/brief-black-friday-wellness-extravaganza
www.conspirituality.net/episodes/brief-black-friday-wellness-extravaganza
Brief: Black Friday’s Wellness Extravaganza — Conspirituality
Derek and Julian survey all of the incredible, life-changing deals going down this weekend in Wellnesslandia.
www.conspirituality.net
November 30, 2025 at 4:18 AM
This episode covers the MAHA grift BS. Glad to hear of JP Sears tanking. And a reminder that so many “wellness” wankers didn’t vote (from what was expressed personally to me, dampens their ascendant auras and they’re “above it all.”). I’ve followed this podcast since Covid. Grateful for their work.
At least *some* movement.
BREAKING: Republicans Open MULTIPLE Investigations Into Hegseth for MURDER and War Crimes
YouTube video by Aaron Parnas
youtu.be
November 30, 2025 at 2:57 AM
At least *some* movement.
Follow @nadohunterart.bsky.social as she scopes out new ways to get your art out there.
I’ve started my store on ACGGoods! I’ll be adding a lot more but I wanted to start with sharing Melinöe in both sticker and keychain form after being absolutely obsessed since Hades II came out - so check it out!
acggoods.com/store/nadohu...
#hades #melinoe #artiststore #selfpromo
acggoods.com/store/nadohu...
#hades #melinoe #artiststore #selfpromo
November 29, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Follow @nadohunterart.bsky.social as she scopes out new ways to get your art out there.
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DYK: Women have earned the majority of doctoral degrees awarded by American universities each year since 2009.
First women to earn a PhD in the US?
Helen Magill White. Her PhD was in Greek from Boston University, 1877. She was born #OTD in 1853. @bostonu.bsky.social
#education #highered #academia
First women to earn a PhD in the US?
Helen Magill White. Her PhD was in Greek from Boston University, 1877. She was born #OTD in 1853. @bostonu.bsky.social
#education #highered #academia
November 28, 2025 at 9:02 PM
DYK: Women have earned the majority of doctoral degrees awarded by American universities each year since 2009.
First women to earn a PhD in the US?
Helen Magill White. Her PhD was in Greek from Boston University, 1877. She was born #OTD in 1853. @bostonu.bsky.social
#education #highered #academia
First women to earn a PhD in the US?
Helen Magill White. Her PhD was in Greek from Boston University, 1877. She was born #OTD in 1853. @bostonu.bsky.social
#education #highered #academia
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November 28, 2025 at 8:03 PM
THIS. Why I’ve been screaming into the wind the last several elections to folks who think they’re part of the (white supremecist) “club.” They use you, loathe you, and laugh at you. I grew up in the white power culture. What I absorbed, picking up conversations since a kid would make your toes curl.
A reminder for those who are not aware: "remigration" is the process of deporting all non-white people from a country. It includes citizens and is, by definition, ethnic cleansing.
And to be clear: this is not fake. I just screenshot it myself.
And to be clear: this is not fake. I just screenshot it myself.
November 29, 2025 at 2:55 AM
THIS. Why I’ve been screaming into the wind the last several elections to folks who think they’re part of the (white supremecist) “club.” They use you, loathe you, and laugh at you. I grew up in the white power culture. What I absorbed, picking up conversations since a kid would make your toes curl.
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A top Republican in Indiana, whose daughter has Down Syndrome, just announced he will be voting to block Trump’s gerrymandering after Trump used the R-word to insult people yesterday.
November 28, 2025 at 9:26 PM
A top Republican in Indiana, whose daughter has Down Syndrome, just announced he will be voting to block Trump’s gerrymandering after Trump used the R-word to insult people yesterday.
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This is so tragic and unnecessary. My prayers go out to her family and loved ones.
Sarah Beckstrom's ex-boyfriend told NBC News she dreamed of becoming an FBI special agent.
She didn't want to deploy to D.C.
"She hated it. She cried about it."
But she started visiting monuments and museums and started enjoying it.
May she rest in peace.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
She didn't want to deploy to D.C.
"She hated it. She cried about it."
But she started visiting monuments and museums and started enjoying it.
May she rest in peace.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
National Guard member killed in D.C. shooting remembered for 'heart of gold'
The slain soldier’s former boyfriend recalled her empathy and generosity. “She doesn’t even have to know you and she’ll do anything for you,” he said.
www.nbcnews.com
November 29, 2025 at 1:05 AM
This is so tragic and unnecessary. My prayers go out to her family and loved ones.
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Dating a North American rock art tradition that lasted 175 generations ⛏️🎨🌎 phys.org/news/2025-11...
Dating a North American rock art tradition that lasted 175 generations
The Pecos River murals are a stunning collection of monumental, multicolored rock paintings in limestone rock shelters across southwest Texas and northern Mexico. They depict human-like figures that r...
phys.org
November 27, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Dating a North American rock art tradition that lasted 175 generations ⛏️🎨🌎 phys.org/news/2025-11...
Kylo KitRen(tm) posing with her mom’s just-brushed shedded fur, posing as a current historical figure. We’re all disgusted. And laughing our asses off. #cats #blueskycats #tuxie
November 28, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Kylo KitRen(tm) posing with her mom’s just-brushed shedded fur, posing as a current historical figure. We’re all disgusted. And laughing our asses off. #cats #blueskycats #tuxie
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Studies indicate that scientists, particularly those in STEM fields, are more likely to have autistic traits than the general population. So it's more likely that autism caused vaccines, isn't it?
November 27, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Studies indicate that scientists, particularly those in STEM fields, are more likely to have autistic traits than the general population. So it's more likely that autism caused vaccines, isn't it?
The stupidity burns.
The latest evidence that America is becoming a land of idiots:
November 28, 2025 at 1:36 AM
The stupidity burns.
I miss being a kid, excited to wake up early to watch the *entire* Macy’s parade, without commercials every 15 seconds and constant inane commentary from talking heads. Just the parade. *sigh*
November 28, 2025 at 1:31 AM
I miss being a kid, excited to wake up early to watch the *entire* Macy’s parade, without commercials every 15 seconds and constant inane commentary from talking heads. Just the parade. *sigh*
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Communities need used-book shops.
As the trends in our world are increasingly standardized and entrenched by "predictive" technologies that stifle innovation and reduce human actions into economic categories...
We need a full range of possibilities for readers and communities to explore and share.
As the trends in our world are increasingly standardized and entrenched by "predictive" technologies that stifle innovation and reduce human actions into economic categories...
We need a full range of possibilities for readers and communities to explore and share.
November 27, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Communities need used-book shops.
As the trends in our world are increasingly standardized and entrenched by "predictive" technologies that stifle innovation and reduce human actions into economic categories...
We need a full range of possibilities for readers and communities to explore and share.
As the trends in our world are increasingly standardized and entrenched by "predictive" technologies that stifle innovation and reduce human actions into economic categories...
We need a full range of possibilities for readers and communities to explore and share.
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"In the solitude of a book, we find ourselves a little more willing to be vulnerable to having our mindset challenged." - Nick Raines
The main difference between people who want to ban books and me:
They would feel threatened by that quote.
I feel *energized* by it.
The main difference between people who want to ban books and me:
They would feel threatened by that quote.
I feel *energized* by it.
November 27, 2025 at 8:33 AM
"In the solitude of a book, we find ourselves a little more willing to be vulnerable to having our mindset challenged." - Nick Raines
The main difference between people who want to ban books and me:
They would feel threatened by that quote.
I feel *energized* by it.
The main difference between people who want to ban books and me:
They would feel threatened by that quote.
I feel *energized* by it.
This is fascinating research. And why we need science, and also, as the article notes, finally deeply listening to the oral histories of the Indigenous. It’s all there if we stop overlaying our cultural world views atop it.
How Easter Island's giant statues were transported remained unsolved for decades. Physics, morphological analysis and a comprehensive 3D map now show the moai, or statues, were "walked" upright across the landscape using principles of lateral oscillation. buff.ly/Lj0PMep
November 27, 2025 at 1:18 AM
This is fascinating research. And why we need science, and also, as the article notes, finally deeply listening to the oral histories of the Indigenous. It’s all there if we stop overlaying our cultural world views atop it.
This, 💯
open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
Sen. Kelley is a highly decorated Naval aviator and astronaut.
Hegseth is a notorious drunk. He is most notable for his time as a weekend anchor on Fox.
Attempting to court martial Sen. Kelley will be a major embarrassment for Trump
Good read from Robert Reich
Sen. Kelley is a highly decorated Naval aviator and astronaut.
Hegseth is a notorious drunk. He is most notable for his time as a weekend anchor on Fox.
Attempting to court martial Sen. Kelley will be a major embarrassment for Trump
Good read from Robert Reich
Senator Mark E. Kelly, Patriot of Patriots
The contrast between him and Pete Hegseth or Trump couldn't be more larger
open.substack.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:26 AM
This, 💯
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$850k of taxpayer dollars to review and sanitize the Epstein files of all mentions of Trump? Talk about waste, fraud and abuse.
Emails show Trump's FBI paid $850K in overtime to agent to review and change Epstein files: report
www.rawstory.com/epstein-file...
www.rawstory.com/epstein-file...
Emails show Trump's FBI paid $850K in overtime to agents reviewing Epstein files: report
Newly released emails obtained by Bloomberg on Tuesday provide a rare look inside the FBI’s handling of the vast Jeffrey Epstein files, revealing how agents and FOIA personnel meticulously reviewed th...
www.rawstory.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:48 AM
$850k of taxpayer dollars to review and sanitize the Epstein files of all mentions of Trump? Talk about waste, fraud and abuse.
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The military has a duty to refuse unlawful orders, but Congress has a duty to remove from office a president and secretary who would issue such orders. There is something off about members of Congress talking about the former while refusing to say the latter, the part that's actually their job here.
November 25, 2025 at 6:38 AM
The military has a duty to refuse unlawful orders, but Congress has a duty to remove from office a president and secretary who would issue such orders. There is something off about members of Congress talking about the former while refusing to say the latter, the part that's actually their job here.
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A study of 42 Head Start centers reveals widespread mistreatment among early child care staff, driving stress, depression and burnout.
And that’s especially troubling because kids thrive when the people caring for them are supported and healthy.
And that’s especially troubling because kids thrive when the people caring for them are supported and healthy.
A quarter of early child care educators in Colorado reported mistreatment from co-workers
Younger and more diverse teachers reported higher rates of bullying and discrimination by their colleagues. This can also affect the kids they care for.
buff.ly
November 26, 2025 at 3:30 AM
A study of 42 Head Start centers reveals widespread mistreatment among early child care staff, driving stress, depression and burnout.
And that’s especially troubling because kids thrive when the people caring for them are supported and healthy.
And that’s especially troubling because kids thrive when the people caring for them are supported and healthy.
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Now, remind me again that non-Americans should mind their own business.
November 25, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Now, remind me again that non-Americans should mind their own business.