My partner’s been getting all of our turtle rescues this year! I’m equal parts thrilled for him and jealous I have not had any 🥲

Nia Ain@nia.covn.io · 7d ago

Getting turtles out of the road has got to be one my favorite things about living in NW Connecticut.

Buy my t-shirts, pwetty pwetty pwease 🥹

Operation Octarine@operationoctarine.org · last wk.

Our Bonfire store is back open! Whether you want to support the festival from afar or get a hankering for a souvenir at the campground, we’re taking t-shirt and sweatshirt orders again until Sunday, 10/4! www.bonfire.com/store/operat... #operationoctarine #chaosky #occultsky #witchsky

Folks, this is a reminder that boycotting the NYT includes refusing to hate-share articles of theirs where they platform bad takes from transphobic politicians. Even clicking gift links gives them revenue. You do not need to angrily share their bs. In fact, it is actively *harmful* to do so.

Trans News Network@transnews.network · last mo.

"If trans people want a boycott of The New York Times, where's the call to do so?" Here is a declaration laying out how the NYT is a key driver of trans genocide, why boycotts work and why anyone who gives a damn about trans lives and rights must boycott The New York Times.

I really appreciate Kat’s analysis here (even down to bringing up Nobuhiro Watsuki and ‘Rurouni Kenshin’… oof, another one that hit me hard when the news broke 😣) The existence of myself and my trans siblings should be more important to you than ANY franchise, even one you grew up loving.

Is The New Harry Potter Show Transphobic?

YouTube video by Kat Blaque

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The antifascist position is supporting people's rights without wavering. The minute you go, "well, but trans kids in sports?" or "oh, no, I didn't mean deport all immigrants, just the bad ones", you're gone. It's done. You've conceded.

No matter how much you throw trans people under the bus, you are still going to get attacked. All you've done is betray a vulnerable minority, anger your base, and made the issue front and center.

Want discounted or even FREE entry to our inaugural eclectic magic festival?! Join us as a general or safety barter! 💪 We have positions available for Security, First Aid, Hospitality, and Maintenance! Sign up here: operationoctarine.org/barter #chaosky #operationoctarine #witchsky #occultsky

I designed this fake MtG card for @operationoctarine.org ages ago, when we were in the initial stages of planning the event! You can get it now on t-shirts or sweatshirts to support O∴O∴! #chaosky #occultsky #operationoctarine

Operation Octarine@operationoctarine.org · 4w ago

Our merch store is LIVE! 🎉✨ www.bonfire.com/store/operat... If you’re not familiar with Bonfire, we’ll be offering this batch of merch featuring a design by co-organizer Lachan until 9/9 (just 10 DAYS!) so hopefully you can receive your items before the festival!

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EEEE! Thank you @rowdythecrux.dev for coming all the way to get this Night in the Woods inspired piece!! 🍂 Literally one of my favorite video games ever so I am so insanely happy I was able to do this for you! #tattoo #apprenticetattoo #tattoosky

DIY > AI

UGH! Okay, time to actually switch to @ellipsus.com for real for real 🖕 Thinking I want to move other shit off of Drive too so lemme know what cloud storage/file sharing platforms you like (hopefully you don’t have to pay an arm and a leg for).

Sean Chiplock 🟡 🔜 SiouxperCon (Sioux Falls, SD)@sonicmega.bsky.social · 2mo ago

GOOGLE DOCS USES AI THAT TRAINS ON ANYTHING YOU WRITE IN IT, EVEN IF ITS A “PRIVATE” DOCUMENT. It’s now possible for users to get Google Docs’ AI to share information that is otherwise not publicly accessible, if it was written in Google Docs at some point. You CANNOT trust it w/ confidential info

Baby turt alert!! 🐢 (Also so dang proud of @nia.covn.io completing his first sprint triathlon!!)

Nia Ain@nia.covn.io · 2mo ago

My prize for finishing the triathlon: saving a tiny snapping turtle from the road!

There’s really nothing like it! 🤤 I always have to get strawberries with a side of hot fudge because of @thedeathlydarling.bsky.social

Nia Ain@nia.covn.io · 2mo ago

Ice cream with hot fudge at Margie's Candies~ so decadent

Hell yeah, Wolly!! 🥳💥

WOLLY@wollymight.bsky.social · 2mo ago

THANK YOU FOR 8K, BLUESKY!!!!!!! To celebrate, we are giving away a Smolotov zine and 3 Smolotov stickers!!! …and something else that’s even cooler!!! But it’s a secret for now 👀❤️ Rules: share this and be following me! I will choose a random person on August 8th at 8:00 PM central 🍾🔥

Eeee! My first order of stickers have shipped! 🥳 Planning on opening a little storefront for stickers, prints, and other fun things soon so stay tuned!

We need universal healthcare. We need to abolish prior authorizations. Employers should not have a say in what their employees can get coverage for, end of story. Original article: n.pr/4gQIY5E

Ryan Boyd@ryanboyd.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Sorry to be Uncle Marxism but employer-based healthcare is a tool of social control for the ruling class

And another ritual tat down for @nia.covn.io! ✨ Thank you, my love, for sitting so well—that’s a tricky spot! 😶

Wowee! Peep this delicate lil finger tat I did for a walk-in client today! She doesn’t like wearing her ring at work so she got her love’s initials to hold space 🥹

Here's how to donate to First Nations that have been forced to flee their homelands due to the widespread wildfires. Please share!

Indigenous Climate Action@indigenousca.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Wildfires are spreading across Turtle Island, destroying many Indigenous communities' homes. It is our time support in whichever ways we can in order to provide resources that they need during these difficult times. Please consider donating ! #MutualAid #WildfireResources

CT SNAP recipients who experienced power outages for at least four hours as a result of the storm on July 4, 2026, may be eligible for replacement benefits. Claims must be submitted to the Department of Social Services no later than Tuesday, July 14th, 2026. https://bit.ly/4fxKnMf

Filing this away for when I inevitably try to recruit goats for our local department

The Associated Press@apnews.com · 3mo ago

A goat named Goldie has been accompanying crews fighting a small wildfire in Colorado.

My favorite American flag variant, seen on the South Side. Happy Independence Day.

It’s been a while since I posted a choice Dumplin pic. You’re welcome! 😙

Two gay-ass tattoos in one day?!?! I don’t want Pride month to end!! 🥹 Having this Hedwig and the Angry Inch piece be delicate but imperfect was a bit of a challenge but not gonna lie… this was kind of a dream piece! #tattoos #tattoosky #queertattooer #apprenticetattoo #tattooapprentice

AAAAH! 💖 I am so stoked I got to do this green carnation from my Pride flash and it was Molly’s first tattoo?!?! Be still my heart! 🥹 #tattoos #tattoosky #queertattooer #apprenticetattoo #tattooapprentice

Did this little ‘Tombstone’ tribute for Heather today and I’m so in love with how it turned out!! 🤠 #tattoo #tattoosky #apprenticetattoo #apprenticetattooer #queertattooer

And it wouldn’t be June without some Pride flash! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️✨ For the rest of the month, I’m offering these designs for $100 each, color or black and gray! #tattoo #tattoosky #queertattooer #tattooapprentice

Did a quick thumb tat for one of my mentor’s regular clients this afternoon! He was hanging out after his appointment and decided to throw some work my way! 🔥 This was so much fun and I got to try some more of Uri’s machines while I was at it! #tattoo #tattoosky #apprenticetattoo #tattooapprentice