Leigh

@leigheldridge.bsky.social

Chronically-ill podcaster and fibre craft enthusiast. Co-creator of @dungeonpunks.bsky.social. Masks are community care. She/Her | ♿️ Profile pic by @filcieplak.bsky.social https://linktr.ee/leigheldridge

I work at a public library. People who want to use AI seem to have no trouble doing so. People who don't want to use AI have a harder time. I crowdsourced and then finalized this document "How to disable or avoid intrusive AI" and then gave it a short URL: notoai.org Please pass along if it's useful

An aircraft passenger oxygen mask: a drop down passenger mask with air bag and yellow plastic mouth and nose cover, oxygen tube has been cut; Demonstration model used by flight attendant crew for passenger instruction. Has text on the side indicating that it's non-functional.

As we recall the trauma caused by COVID in 2020, we should not forget COVID continues to harm. Many still suffer from Long COVID, people who mask are often harassed, and we haven’t scaled clean air infrastructure. If we truly acknowledge past harms, we should be working to create a better future.

Launching a new game jam all about the amazing ttrpg community I'm proud to be a member of! The TTRPG Collective is an incredible place full of excellent and supportive folks, plus cool resources readily shared. I'd love to have you (YOU!) join up! #ttrpgs #indiedev itch.io/jam/ttrpg-co...

TTRPG Collective 3rd Anniversary Jam

A game jam from 2026-08-01 to 2026-09-17 hosted by Whimsy Machine. The TTRPG Collective was founded in October 2023, and it is full of awesome people. For three years, we've been supporting each other...

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imagine if every pundit kvetching about being trapped in an endless 2020 today wore masks in public indoor spaces, let alone encouraged others to do so with their extensive platforms? actually maybe don’t imagine it—it hurts to consider the different present we could be living in.

Nicholas Slayton@nslayton.bsky.social · last wk.

I have friends dealing with chronic health issues from long covid, loved ones who lost family members to COVID, and immunocompromised friends who have to be very careful still to not get sick and die. Sorry if posting about COVID is annoying but it's not over and I wish people took it seriously.

They want to take fireflies from us. The symphony of birdsong and insect biodiversity. Fresh, clean air. Safe, cool water. They want to take your health. Your retirement. Your children’s education and future. Everyone’s rights, starting with your most vulnerable neighbors. We aren’t angry enough.

In other Sprigs & Kindling news, there's a new pitch form, so send @iamatrex.com all your best and/or wildest Carved from Brindlewood/Trophy pitches! (You can see the themes of upcoming issues at sprigsandkindling.com) Remember, you don't have to have a finished product to pitch. Vibes are fine!

Sprigs and Kindling

An ongoing digital zine of community collected creative works for Carved from Brindlewood TTRPG games

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I am so excited that 40 people have joined the Disabled Designers jam! I'm hosting this jam in honor of Disability Pride Month, and it runs through the end of August. If you're a disabled ttrpg designer, join us!

Disabled Designers Game Jam (TTRPG)

A game jam from 2026-07-01 to 2026-09-01 hosted by dungeonminister. header image description: rectangular stripes of color form a diamond shape around black text. the stripes are in the colors of the ...

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It’s Disability Pride Month. Fascists are enacting a blatant eugenicist project worldwide. You can disrupt it. You can defy fascists, do community care, keep resistance efforts healthy, & shield marginalized groups from disproportionate harm. How? Wear an n95 in public. Give/get mutual aid:

Worldwide Mask Bloc Directory – Find your local Mask Bloc

MaskBloc.org lists active Mask Blocs around the world. Free high-quality masks, COVID-19 tests and other equipment for your community. Mutual Aid & We Keep Us Safe.

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Want to know how to protect outdoor pets from New World screwworm? Pet owners who live in areas with New World screwworm cases should monitor their cats and dogs closely, inspecting them every day for behavior changes or signs of infestation. Read more: ow.ly/xxHm50Zc4xY

A brown and black shepherd dog sits at attention in a green field, with cattle in the background.

On the topic of how to stay healthy during the World Cup I heard a doctor advise: keep your vaccinations up to date, stay home if you are sick, wear a mask, and wash your hands; which is good advice on how to stay healthy even when we are not during the World Cup.

I don't know how to convince you to take care of your comrades. But Long COVID impacts every fight for justice, every social movement. Honor the energy and integrity of the folks in my latest @thesicktimes.org feature. Be careful with each other so we can be dangerous together.

Every social justice movement is impacted by the Long COVID crisis - The Sick Times

Long COVID disrupts struggles for justice, as activists and organizers with the disease are forced to suspend or change their tactics, facing a community that largely ignores COVID precautions.

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‼️ We have good news! ‼️ We have confirmed that Novavax will be made available again in BC, for the fall vaccination campaign. Thank you to everyone who sent letters, called their officials, and advocated for this very important win!

Deep blue graphic with a pink and blue gradient, and text reading: "BC demands access to Novavax in 2026/27" with the word Novavax standing out in pink. At the top is a neon yellow banner with navy bold text "Update". Below the text is a horizontally placed icon of a syringe, coloured blue. Below this is the hashtag "Novavax Now". At bottom-right is the logo for DoNoHarm BC.

As a science fiction writer I really fucking resent tech bros for ruining the phrase "artificial intelligence." 80 years of it being all about cool androids and interesting computers destroyed by five years of "Spicy autocorrect making everything shittier for money." NEVER FORGIVE.