Me: So do you have any kids?

Them: I have one that’s just under two.

Me: I know how many “one” is…

I am begging, begging, begging cool people making cool things to please have any presence on the web other than Instagram.

Escaping to the forest to unlearn all civility and embrace my feral nature, back in a few

Here's a collection of free-to-use short music for any kind of project imaginable. I've been working on this project for over 10 years on and off, and it's a labour of love.

Whether you're doing work for TV, Radio, Film, your next podcast, show reel, powerpoint presentation, youtube video or university assignment that requires something to intro or outro it, there should be something for you, and if not you directly, maybe someone you know.

This is not the final form. I add to it whenever I find inspiration to do so. Check back every so often as you may find more content was added when you weren't looking 🔇

Currently:
1210 items
766 MB download in mp3
over 9 hours of music.

Absolutely no AI was used (or harmed) in the making of this collection.

If you feel so inclined, please do boost for reach. Many thanks.
https://onj.me/shorts

Today I had the opportunity to talk to a group of digital literacy teachers about the privacy issues related to Microsoft, Google, and other big tech companies in education.

I couldn't have wished for a better audience! Still lots to do, but today was a start!

Want to protect children? Protect their privacy from techno-capitalism!
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#privacy #DataProtection #GDPR #education

We've changed instances, so a new intro is in order! We make unique handmade jewellery as well as repairing and upcycling vintage jewellery--all inspired by #folklore and #ritual. We've been in business for over fourteen years. Based in #Orkney, #Scotland. Any pronouns!

#handmadebusiness
#vintagejewellery
#smallbusiness
#witchythings
#witchesofmastodon
#handmadejewellery
#handmadejewelry

So many people are hurting. My most sincere wish is that light finds you, right now wherever you are, and reminds you there’s still hope.

In the past month I have received separate complaints that I have been posting too much about politics and cats. So today's Low Quality Ad is for this "Enemy of the State" cat pin. Keep the complaints coming guys.
https://collabs.shop/f0qstf

"Street Dog" 📷 by Shriyash Kanekar taken in Goa, India 🇮🇳

#Photography #Photo #streetphotography

Look - I've only been on Mastodon/Fediverse since 2022. I'm a non-techy person who has been perpetually online since early 90s. There's never been a fully safe space for an outspoken, disabled POC person like me - in any online community. Even going back to Usenet days - I was a minority. Every single SM I've been on has been majority white folks. Same with the Fedi. We need more diversity everywhere - online & offline.

I'm not leaving this platform due to being a minority. I'm staying & will fight for my presence & for fellow marginalized POC presences. I have always had to fight, almost my entire life - for space & to be included as a visibly disabled POC woman who is loud as heck with issues close to my heart & soul.

I can't remember when I didn't have to fight for that. My experiences here now are vastly different than in 2022. I still get some racist jerks who do their cowardly racist shit. I'm not letting those racist fuckers run me off here. FUCK THEM. I'm staying & they can go fuck off.

#POCVoices #PeopleWithDisabilities #MarginalizedVoices #WomenOfTheResistance #POCWomen #FuckRacism #NotLeaving

It's odd to find myself in total agreement with Rand Paul, but he's on the money here and I’m glad he’s speaking out.

a christmas-themed rock band that opens for trans-siberian orchestra called holly and the ivies send toot

Dear Europe: We are devastated that our country has fallen off the deep end and so very sorry for what is happening. We’re glad that you remain sane and will stand in the breach. Please keep the torch lit for us so that we can find our way back one day.

A new version of one of my oldest Yule designs: tiny sprigs of mistletoe made of Czech glass, Swarovski pearls and crystals. A lush, delicate option for holiday adornment.

#Yule #Jewellery #Earrings #Mistletoe #Handmade

https://feralstrumpet.com/products/mistletoe-bride-earrings?variant=42305136951467

A spot of color on a gray Monday.
This flower was blooming outside of the pharmacy I visited today.
#BloomScrolling

Merriam-Webster out here doing the lord's work.

If you make everything about yourself, you might just be a malignant narcissist.
If you want a happy life, you might try spending at least some of your time doing things that make other people happy.

"The bill would also restrict bathroom and locker room access based on that definition of biological sex — not only on government or publicly-funded property, as is the case for most other bathroom bans in states like Texas and Florida, but any public accommodation. Business owners “may require that all multi-user bathrooms, restrooms, and locker rooms under their control be used based on the individual’s biological sex,” per the bill, which stipulates that such a policy “shall not be deemed discrimination” under state law.

If Layon’s bill becomes law, a #trans woman who uses a public bathroom designated for “women” or “girls” could be charged with a “willful trespass” violation. Under New Hampshire law, “violations” are charges which can be punished with fines, but are not considered “criminal” and cannot result in jail time (unlike Florida’s bathroom ban, which threatens trans people with up to one year in prison). The bill specifically establishes women’s facilities as “sex separated areas” affected by its definition of trespassing, but not the same facilities for men. It does not specify a range of fines that may be imposed for a violation.

Per the Movement Advancement Project, nearly all anti-trans bathroom bans in the U.S. apply to government and other publicly owned facilities. A few states like Florida and Montana also restrict accommodations in some private settings, such as private schools and domestic violence shelters. If passed, #NewHampshire 's bill would become one of the nation’s most expansive such bans."

https://www.them.us/story/new-hampshire-trans-bathroom-private-businesses-hb-1442

#lgbtq