Just moved servers, so here’s a fresh #introduction: I’m Whitney, I’m a #writing professor, my background’s in #linguistics and #cogsci, and I’m obsessed with all things #language, #learning, and the mind. I also teach #mindfulness classes. I’m really into #knitting and #sewing my own clothes, and also playing #violin and #ukulele. My to-read pile is absurdly long and is a mix of non-fiction and #scifi. I’m a #UU who grew up on #StarTrek and look forward to meeting folks here.

Hi, I'm a #Massachusetts person poking around on the internet and writing a mystery novel in my spare time. #introduction Interests include #writing #illustration #cozymystery #mysterywriter #southcoastma #nativeplants #puppetry #magic #historicalreenacting

As an #editor, there are certain issues that I see often enough that when I see them, I struggle to unsee them. The structural issues on this list are all fixable. Exactly how they are fixed depends on what you want to achieve with your stories.
#blog #writingcommunity #writing #creativewriting #editing
https://blackwolfeditorial.com/8-common-structural-issues-within-fiction/

Berkeley Lake in the summertime is 🔥 #denver #colorado #HappyNewYear #ShotoniPhone #summer #lake #park

Lemurs live in trees.
They are very funny.
#lemurs #wildlife #earthplanet

“A wise old owl lived in an oak;
The more he saw the less he spoke;
The less he spoke the more he heard:
Why can't we all be like that bird?”

(Edward Hersey Richards)

#BuboBubo #EurasianEagleOwl
#birdsinlatin
#Birdphotography #Birds #Birdsofthefediverse
#BirdsofMastodon #Wildlife #Wildlifephotography #Nature

I have a spreadsheet full of #Steam #game keys (all legit!) and I'm giving away.

I'm *not* doing this to get new followers. You DON'T need to follow me to get a key. This is about generosity when the world could really use some.

The only thing I ask is you follow the Wheaton rule: "Don't be a dick".

07/07/24: Finally got around to updating the keylist (and responding to some folks I'd missed). Added a few new keys too. It's still going. I guess it's permanent now?

To avoid keyfarmers and resellers, I have some guidelines, though.

1. No new accounts. Sorry. You've got to have been here on Mastodon & obviously human; ie. no keyfarmers (If I don't know you, I'm checking profiles).

2. One game per person; please pick your top three preferred games, in case your first preference is already gone. First in, first served, I go through PMs in the order that they're received - see below.

3. *Private Mention* me with the game number *AND* name, in order of preference. (Web: Profile > Three Dots > Privately Mention...), your app may vary.

I cannot reiterate this enough. You *must* -->PM<-- your request (consider this the "Brown M&Ms" clause).

4. "When can I ask for another key?" Minimum of 2 months between requests.

Key sources:

Colour coded legend on the spreadsheet. My thanks to the following generous folks who've donated extra keys:

@McCovican
@tojosan
@miga
@hypolite
@desiree
@artbol
@elfi
@beric
@Krikket
@WearsHats
@triadne
@dona
@BitterlyIndifferent
@mondanzo@uwuwatch.club
@apicici
@n3wjack

Game listed multiple times = multiple keys.

FAQ:
Q: "Can I donate keys?"
A: Not at the moment. I've had multiple generous donations, and I need to pause on accepting any further donations at this time.

If you don't mind boosting this post; this is my small way of trying to make the world & Mastodon a nicer place to be.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17uJVhaUJsFdQDTUbMa_swKiG_yphmhrmRHBB2MYz8V0/

#gaming #giveaway #MastodonGiving #Steam #PCGaming #Games #MastodonGaming

To start off this new year, I'd like to show you the picture that made me the happiest this past year... after many many attempts, I finally got a decent capture of a flying #Kingfisher. ( I was very happy though on many other occasions as well 😜

Stay safe tonight, enjoy and have a great & healthy 2023, HAPPY NEW YEAR!

#AlcedoAtthis
#birdsinlatin
#Birdphotography #Birds #Birdsofthefediverse
#BirdsofMastodon #Wildlife #Wildlifephotography #Nature

One more while it's still #InverteFest. A female bluet damsefly—probably Enallagma hageni or ebrium, but it would take a microscope to tell which. Female bluets aren't flashy, but I think the pale green color of this one is pretty, and the narrow black shoulder stripes are on point.

#damselflies #insects #InsectPhotography #odonata

#invertefest

Day 7: A very simple photo, but one of my favorites. In late summer, solitary mining #bees (Andrena sp.) would often visit my basil plants. And at dusk they would bite a flowering top, and hang in there until they fell asleep.

#macrophotography #nature #photography

One of my favorite pics from 2022, a cluster of sugar-exuding Callirhytis quercusgemmaria galls being tended by ferruginous carpenter ants (Camponotus chromaiodes).

#oak #galls #Cynipidae #ants #wasps #Quercus #entomology #insects #Hymenoptera #nature #photography #macro

Bees can be blue. Xylocopa caerulea, the blue carpenter bee, is non-aggressive and semi-solitary. They do not build hives like honeybees but instead prefer to live inside dead wood.

From @rainmaker1973

My Uncle Al took up woodworking when he retired and made us this homemade squirrel feeder to hold ears of dried corn. It wasn't long at all before the squirrels came to sit on the little chairs and dine at the small table. Some of them came so often they could hardly fit in the chairs.

#Birdfeeders #StoryTime #BirdsOfMastodon

Hey you!

Yes you, the amazing person! ✨

If you like/relate to at least two of these hashtags:

#art
#drawing
#DigitalArt
#photography
#writing
#reading
#cats
#dogs
#foodie
#music
#ttrpg
#VideoGames
#Activism
#BeKind
#JoinIn
#anime
#magic
#anxiety
#LGBTQ
#neurodiversity
#disabled
#puns
#memes
#comics
#science
#technology
#cooking
#politics
#comedy
#animals

Then let’s follow each other!

Boosts welcome and appreciated!

✨New server, new #introduction time ✨ I’m Chromino, Chromie or Mino for short. I’m a #neurodivergent #lgbtq artist who is getting back into their passion for creating with a fresh start after a long hiatus. I enjoy #cats #puns #news #books #dnd #comics #VideoGames #democracy #equality #art #anime #activism #science #magic #fantasy #gaming #technology #badminton #ClayCrafting #worldbuilding #writing #roleplaying #photography and so much more! Can’t wait to meet and follow more people here. ❤️

Finally posting one: #introduction

Hi everyone! I'm a #SoftwareEngineer and #artist working in the #tech industry who loves #animation #videogames and #comics. I enjoy creating #CharacterDesign #VisDev #ConceptArt and #storytelling And, my favorite subject of all #CreatureDesign I always loved drawing #animals

Other interests:
#illustration #photography
#gaming #vr #programming
#anime #manga #japanese #film
#books #writing #music #guitar

Looking forward to sharing work here in the future!

A magical scene with Crystal Pier lit up for the holidays captured prior to sunrise.
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Joseph S. Giacalone Photography & Art Prints.
Find Art Here: https://buff.ly/3i5Q0Yg
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#sandiego #crystalpier #wallart #homedecor #magical #art #photographylovers #AYearForArt #MastoArt

Dramatic sky over the ocean after the sunrise at Fort Lauderdale Beach in Florida. #ArtMatters #AYearForArt #sky #clouds #buyintoart #seascape #wallart #artistsofmastadon #photography Get it Here https://aimee-maher.pixels.com/featured/dramatic-sky-at-fort-lauderdale-beach-aimee-l-maher-alm-gallery.html