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@camless @scruss @NuanceRhymesWithOrange

Those structures are NOT the eggs of the wasp. It's grown by the oak tree. Those are oak tree cells that have been tricked by the power of the wasps and their larvae to make this strange structure that seems to not benefit the tree at all.

How do wasps make plants do these things for them? Can you make a tree grow in the shape of a nice house for YOUR child?

David Bridger 9h ago

The Witchy Bitches 9h ago

Midweek blues got you down? The snuggle patrol is here to make everything better. She can't solve all your problems, but she will make you feel better about them with lots of snuggles. Book your appointment today! 🐦‍🔥🩷

David Bridger 9h ago

#FediCoven

My screensaver reminds me of a treasured place I've visited on journeys in the Otherworld.

David Bridger 11h ago

Emeritus Prof Christopher May 12h ago

Here's Aditya Chakrabortty on why the claim that the Govt. are the 'adults in the room' has proved as vacuous & corrosive as many of us always thought it was.... its the sort of political (and technocratic) 'leadership' that condescends to voters & patronises them, while failing to appreciate what is actually happening outside the Westminster Village, assuming that our political class knows the answers & we should leave them to get on with it...

#politics

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/may/06/labour-wipeout-adults-in-the-room-con-job-keir-starmer-elections

David Bridger 11h ago

I've got chills. They're multiplying.

David Bridger 11h ago

Sue is Writing Solarpunk 🌞🌱13h ago

I am telling you, solarpunk is getting traction as a concept, even as a term, it's everywhere and filtering up from the mycelial network because *shit is bad in the real world* and this is the answer: https://www.instagram.com/p/DX6g9FoF7nw/?igsh=MWRmMWR0b3Y5NXN5dQ%3D%3D&img_index=11

Her Circle on Instagram: "𝘚𝘰𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘱𝘶𝘯𝘬 imagines a future where patriarchal ideas of control and extraction no longer run the show. It moves towards something more balanced and matriarchal in spirit, where care, community and harmony with nature take the lead. A world where progress doesn’t demand sacrifice from people or the planet. The more we imagine it, the easier it becomes to build towards it. (fyp, explore, solarpunk, future, sustainability, feminism, patriarchy, matriarchy, harmony) #HerCircle #HerCircleCommunity #HerCircleHasNoLimit"

2,491 likes, 32 comments - hercircleofficial on May 4, 2026: "𝘚𝘰𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘱𝘶𝘯𝘬 imagines a future where patriarchal ideas of control and extraction no longer run the show. It moves towards something more balanced and matriarchal in spirit, where care, community and harmony with nature take the lead. A world where progress doesn’t demand sacrifice from people or the planet. The more we imagine it, the easier it becomes to build towards it. (fyp, explore, solarpunk, future, sustainability, feminism, patriarchy, matriarchy, harmony) #HerCircle #HerCircleCommunity #HerCircleHasNoLimit".

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David Bridger 11h ago

Smbsy 12h ago

I work for a charity that does nature conservation, countryside management skills, community volunteering, mindfulness activities, etc.

We operate in South Yorkshire.

Currently our social media outreach is limited to real life posters in community hubs and posts on local Facebook groups.

I'd like to start a Mastodon account to hopefully reach some new people.

Do you know of an instance that would be suitable for a local charity account like this?

#yorkshire #uk #askfedi

David Bridger 18h ago

Rai 3d ago

Putting some feelers out, as I am facing the potential of losing my job for an aversion to engaging with generative AI.

I am looking for work. I am in New Zealand.

I am very good at:
- Written communication
- Picking up new software and...
-- Writing help guides
-- Developing e-learning
-- Delivering training (in person or online)

I also have some experience with
- Digital design
- Interpreting legislation

My software-specific skills are unfortunately
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Power Apps
- Microsoft Power Automate

I do no want to engage with generative AI in any way. This seems to be incompatible with my skillset, but I have to try I guess!

If you know someone hiring something like this, I'd love to hear about it.

#GetFediHired

David Bridger 21h ago

Josh 3d ago

Took my kid to see Monty Python's Holy Grail tonight. He'd never seen it before. He went in knowing nothing.

He left sporting an outraaaaaaaageous French accent and saying "Ni!"

Mission accomplished.

David Bridger 21h ago

#IainMBanks #TheCulture #SurfaceDetail

I've decided to re-read the entire series of Culture novels and short stories this summer. Been musing which one to start with. Not by order of publication. I'll take them in whichever order I feel like, one-by-one, starting today with Surface Detail because I remember fondly the character Lededje Y'breq who is taught and trained by the Mind on her ship Of Course I Still Love You.

Mmm, delicious Culture immersion.