Before mechanization, before seafaring, the entire English economy lived and died by textile production. Henry VIII became one of the wealthiest monarchs ever at that time by the dissolution of the monastaries - which were so wealthy because they WERE the English textile industry.

Louisa@louisathelast.bsky.social · 2d ago

I’m gonna say virtually all authors need to get serious about textiles. Who is weaving them? Out of what? Who’s turning them into clothes and how much does it cost and do you have any idea how HARD all of that was before modern mills

First lost tooth! Finally! The dang thing only wiggled for nearly six months.

Whelp. Here is another day where I now will be morbidly attached to news posts. Spokane, WA is burning, and burning fast. The evacuation orders have gotten into some deep surburbia. That's not where I'm at, but there's family there.

Anyone who knows me and the livestreams of my days gone by will know - I'm going to SLAY at the new Gold Saucer game in #FFXIV

I have seen "The Odyssey" now. As someone really familiar with that cycle of tales because TRAUMA, I can say it was quite well done. I can also say Nolan's choice to have the dialogue be in plain English means this will be the definitive version shown in 101 classes for decades to come at least.

... really disturbing to be reading the article about yet another officer-related murder, only to have a cop come up my residential street with no siren but lights flashing while I'm reading the article.

NEEDLEWORK, GO! Between this and the trailer for FFXIV Evercold, fiber arts be winning, yo.

Atashi Wa Todd McFarlane@lordofthekevins.bsky.social · 2w ago

What do you fucking mean they embroidered all the sprites

give these men complimentary tickets immediately

Yours in negritude, Ryan K. Smith@mewefree.bsky.social · 2w ago

Two people tried to enter a screening of The Odyssey without buying tickets after hiding inside a miniature model of the Trojan Horse. 😂😂😂

As someone descended from the old New York Jewish population... Yeah. Yeah, he got it.

sirosenbaum.bsky.social@sirosenbaum.bsky.social · 3w ago

Amazing that this man can perfectly execute both of the Great New York Expressions - Italian AND Jewish

I know there's a huge amount of history when it comes to the Falklands War, but the only thing I can think of when it comes up is Robin William's impression of Margaret Thatcher.

Katherine Alejandra Cross@quinnae.com · 4w ago

Alright Bluesky, start working on your Discourse. We've got four days to aggressively workshop some choice primo Falklands metaphors.

This does not look like it lives in a pineapple under the sea.

iNaturalist@inaturalist.bsky.social · 4w ago

Meet Spongiforma squarepantsii. Yes, it's named after who you think.

... At least it's not August? Still, I expect lobsters to begin circulating in the World Cup memes soon.

Cooper Lund@cooperlund.online · last mo.

Oh man, putting England and Norway, our palest countries, in Miami in July feels like a cruel prank

This is either the worst, or the best thing on the planet, and it all comes down to the execution.

Diana Goodman 👓🎥@lecinenerd.bsky.social · last mo.

There is Yorkshire Burrito - it’s a Sunday roast wrapped in a giant thin Yorkshire pudding.

Last year, my child was afraid of the fireworks on July 4th. This year, is enthusiastically standing at our window, watching them all, asking about how the explosions work, and yelling, "Happy Birthday, 'Merica!" I don't know why she changed, but it's cute.

My child's new favorite word: Poutine. Not because of the food. But because she's pronouncing it "Poot-tine". Seven year olds and fart jokes, y'all.

Resitas Laughing Meme

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Repost if you can hear this image blaring

I love this. Entirely too much.

WSDOT@wsdot.wa.gov · 2mo ago

WELCOME TO WASHINGTON, SOCCER FANS. Get acquainted with our state via this highly accurate and mostly-to-scale map.

... Does it take 140 years to make this, too? lego.com/en-us/product/sagrada-familia-21065

Sagrada Família 21065 | Architecture | Buy online at the Official LEGO® Shop US

Office decor meets a love of iconic religious architecture

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Kefka is definitely a posterboy for the unexpected, instant, but inevitable turn from gay pride to gay wrath.

Ishmi@itsmeishmi.bsky.social · 2mo ago

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🏳️‍🌈🖤🤎💙🤍💗 Happy ULTIMATE PRIDE! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🏳️‍🌈🖤🤎💙🤍💗 #shmiart #FFXIVART #UMAD

My 7 yo: I need three kisses! Two is not enough! Five is not right! Me: ... I trained her in Monty Python without even showing her the movie. :D

Bill And Ted: Whoa! Most Excellent!

ALT: Bill And Ted: Whoa! Most Excellent!

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I have been informed by my daughter that I need to rest, because I can't knit good when I'm sick, and she can't play with my row counter if I'm not knitting.

Spock: A Dazzling Display of Logic

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That specific feeling of frustration when a creative project isn't quite going the way you want it to.

I have come to the realization that, this year, my little sister would have turned 40 years old if she were still here with us. She died 24 years ago at the age of 16. She has been dead half again as long as she ever lived. Have some morbid math that I also have no idea what to do about.

Benedict Cumberbatch: 'Feels' Moment

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1. I planted some tomato starts today, yay me 2. I experienced a moment where I ran away from it because I realized a spider was next to me. ... I'm too old to be a 'Little Miss' anymore, so does this make me a 'Big Mama Muffet'?

For my fellow practitioners of the stabbing crafts #DHmakes

melissa capriglione @ AnimeNYC W25@mcapriglioneart.bsky.social · 4mo ago

yeah i have stability get the sticker here: mcapriglione.art

This entire thread is for @scotsmanuk.bsky.social

Ollie Kaplan@rebeccaoliver.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Name a song with gurl in the title but replace with squirrel: Squirrels just want to have fun… Especially the Death & Taxes squirrels I met at the park

Well, uh, this is freaking gorgeous.

🍀Clover Teapot🍀- Waitlist full!@cloverteapot.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Amanhecer -- #commission #ocsky #art #cloverart

I had reason this morning to give my 7yo a very basic explanation of what the stock market it. Her takeaway? "People need to be very careful with their monies, so they don't break them on the ground." By jove, I think she's got it.

a man with a mustache is laughing in front of a pink background .

ALT: a man with a mustache is laughing in front of a pink background .

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"If you do not treat her right, THEN I SHALL SET YOUR PANTS ALIGHT! Ohohohoho!"

LANE! ⛩️@mikiricounter.bsky.social · 3mo ago

'shes just a lalafell' she is Professor Shantotto the most loyal tarutaru in Windurst and the strongest black mage in any universe she rips into. she will stop at nothing to Learn Something Before You Do. AND she can end your whole career just by rhyming at you. put some respect on her name

Dear #FFXIV art community. Y'all are so fast, and I love you.