"Orion" - collage on heavyweight paper A long overdue collage commission. Thanks to the commissioner for being so patient. I had so much making this and it felt good to play on my own court for a bit.

Man I'm happy after finally switching up my regular desk for a floor desk. Drawing on my zabuton is so much more comfortable than wrestling with my old computer chair.

UPDATE: Some good ways to donate and help people trying to make it through in Spokane: www.khq.com/fires/how-to...

How to help those affected by the Spokane Area Fires

SPOKANE, Wash. - Three fires that sparked in Spokane County on Saturday afternoon—the Old Trails, Fairview, and Autumn Lane fires—are now being handled as one incident referred to as the

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We Need To Talk About Kevin@kdreyfuss88.bsky.social · 4d ago

This is tough to see for a cool, weird town I love. Thinking of you, Spokane.

Relief efforts for Northwest fires: ‘The whole rez is on fire’ As wildfires burn through Native nations in OR and WA, communities have banded together to set up sites to donate and support families impacted by the fires. How to help details are in article. ictnews.org/news/northwe...

Relief efforts for Northwest fires: ‘The whole rez is on fire’ - ICT

As wildfires burn through Native nations in Oregon and Washington, communities across both states have banded together to set up sites to donate and support families impacted by the fires.

ictnews.org

Dubyeong (두병) In times of national crisis, it's said that a monk scattered a handful of black and white beans that would grow into a defending army. The dubyeong are plants cultivated by druids as a portable army to ward off invaders. #dnd #pf2e Illust: @kittbetelgeuse.bsky.social

Just paid my August rent and COBRA—$3,000 spent in the blink of an eye. 😩 If you’d like to help keep a medically complicated, award-winning TTRPG editor and writer afloat while I continue the job search, I have a crowdfunding page on Spotfund. It’s currently at about 28% of my goal.

Lynne M. Meyer | coffee-fueled and available for hire@lynnemeyer.bsky.social · 4w ago

Because people have been asking (and because I know it's necessary, as much as it pains me to admit it), I've launched a crowdfunder to help with COBRA, rent, meds, and more. spot.fund/LynnePaizoLa...

bob + punchy drawing from last year

Hey #gencon! We won't be there, but we're hosting a giveaway of our two physical books for the occasion! Just follow us and like and repost for a chance to win. It's your choice of #dnd or #pf2e book!

If every life has equal value, every loss deserves equal mourning. My latest column examines why Seattle rallies after some tragedies but too often looks away when violence strikes Rainier Beach, Hillman City, Brighton, and other South Seattle neighborhoods.

COLUMN | Gun Violence Didn't Move to Seattle Center. Our Attention Did.

Seattle rallied when gun violence struck its "civic living room." Marcus Harrison Green asks why South End deaths have so rarely received the same urgency.

southseattleemerald.org

Dusted off the ol’ moleskine for some marker fun~

Today's tape seems like some kind of design firm murder mystery. The credits open over purple flames an office lady furiously scribbling to sexy 90s soft jazz. Someone ends up strangled in a bathroom at an art reception, and a prop dummy just took a hilarious dive off a balcony

Myodusa (묘두사) This cat-snake produces a healing mist and medicine from its fangs in place of venom. Though reclusive, they're fond of human affection, but cults formed around them have always ended in tragedy. Gentle, if mischievous demeanor. #dnd #pf2e Illust: @gryphll.bsky.social

The university said its efforts to carefully consider implications of an apology contributed to its delay. Various organisations have previously held off on offering an apology by citing concerns over academic freedom - that future anthropological and ethnographic research might be unduly impacted.

Daniel Kaihatsu (開発 妥仁得)@kaihat.su · last yr.

Following the joint Ainu-Ryukyuan dialogue with researchers & anthropological societies last December that ended at an impasse, Hokkaido Shimbun reports that Ainu & Ryukyuan groups are intending to increase cooperation & inter-ethnic solidarity in order to fight for indigenous rights. kaih.at/mIqBq

In the face of complicated government procedures to get back remains, some Ainu have taken the matter to court. Japan's courts have proven to be one of the only places where Ainu have been able to win victories in the past, with the 1997 Nibutani Dam Judgement having a huge impact on Ainu affairs.

Daniel Kaihatsu (開発 妥仁得)@kaihat.su · 3mo ago

Now this is some big news. An Ainu group from Shinhidaka is suing the government to have over 200 remains from the region returned directly to them, arguing that the government doesn’t have the right to hold them indefinitely for release under certain criteria.

Hokkaido University has acknowledged that its past Ainu research was rooted in discrimination and prejudice, issuing a long-awaited apology after pressure from Ainu groups and apologies from other academic bodies. While many welcome the move, issues such as stolen remains are still unresolved.

アイヌ民族への謝罪、なぜ遅れたか　北海道大学の遺骨問題　背景に差別や偏見：北海道新聞デジタル

北海道大学が27日に公表したアイヌ民族の研究などに関する報告書と声明では、過去に北大が行ってきた差別や偏見を前提とした研究内容を認めた。差別に配慮する姿勢は声明の公表が遅れた一因でもあったが、他団体の...

hokkaido-np.co.jp

Geuseunsae (그슨새) Despite its cute looks, it's a ghost of a murderer put to death. Based on Jeju Island folklore, it's able to walk in broad daylight by wearing its straw hat (remains of its execution garbs). Their favorite hobby is strangling folks. #dnd #pf2e

I'm sorting thru my huchi's old vhs tapes, and as a kid I think assumed she had access to a Japanese tv channel somehow, but now I'm realizing she had people mailing her tapes of tv, movies, and news from Japan. Basically got an archive of 90s-2000s Japanese tv 📼

Juksekilgeh (적색일괴) In the Annals of King Sukjong, a jellyfish-like creature was spotted in the sky, its colors alternating, with a head like a dragon. An 18th century UFO sighting, we took this monster and interpreted in our setting as the Galaxy Dragon; a space-faring, psychic dragon. #dnd #pf2e

At least two people are dead and five are injured in a mass shooting at Seattle Center. Check back for updates.

Live: Active shooter reported at Bite of Seattle

seattletimes.com

Getty photo of Dominique Malonga’s All-Star Game dunk

"I'm feeling sad, Kumiko, The Treasure Hunter looks quirky and fun..." *2 hour later* "BUNZO WHYYYYY" 😭

congee is such perfect depression food 😑

Click here to learn what you can do to help #FreeAbuSafiya, a pediatrician from Gaza who has been held for over 18 months by Israeli officials: doctorsagainstgenocide.org/statements/r... via @docagainstgenocide.bsky.social

Egg Gwishin (달걀귀신) Called that because of its facelessness. A ghost who has become enraged at being forgotten, thus featureless. Mechanics-wise, anyone that looks at her takes necrotic/void damage. Look too long, and you too will become an Egg Gwishin. #dnd #pf2e Illust: @chuarms.bsky.social

local legend Jimothy

When people say stupid shit like "aggression is masculine," it really sticks in my craw for weeks, and I think about figures like Medusa or Hannya coming from cultures so terrified of female rage that it's literally demonized and controlled thru violence. Fem rage is sacred, and Hannya means wisdom.

Funny how "you're just russian/siberians" gets applied to every culture east of moscow and west of lisbon