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

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

An orange Dahlia flower.

See more HERE: https://5-tanya-smith.pixels.com/featured/orange-dahlia-in-autumn-tanya-c-smith.html

#FloralArt #ArtMatters #AYearForArt #mastodonart #PhotographyIsArt #FlowersOnFriday #flowers