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Pottery by Osa @potterybyosa.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 22h

Outdoor dinner with my mom and husband on our wedding anniversary weekend. Another celebratory garden bouquet 💐 Mismatched #pottery, as always—two cups and vase by me, one cup by David MacDonald, candle by #EastFork, mom’s manufactured dishaware.

A decorative clay vase filled with colorful flowers, including orange and purple blooms, sits on a wooden table next to a lit candle in a turquoise holder. Green foliage surrounds the flowers, and a blurred background features lush greenery.

A beautifully set outdoor table features three plates of pasta with chicken and roasted vegetables, accompanied by decorative napkins and mugs. A colorful flower arrangement and a candle add a cozy ambiance to the scene.

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AO Smith @aosmith16.hachyderm.io.ap.brid.gy · 18/10/2026

Fall greenhouse cleaning always makes it look so good. The outside, in particular, was super dirty. I haven't been cleaning in the spring because it is empty in the summer but I think I'll probably start. #gardening #greenhouse #pnw

A glass greenhouse with green supports around the glass, photo taken showing the long side. The roof is freshly washed and looks pretty and clear. There are lots of flowers in pinks and oranges in beds in front of the greenhouse from a warm fall. Cleaning supplied lean against the front side of the greenhouse along with a wheelbarrow. The day is dry and sunny but the greenhouse is in the shade

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Kirk Smith, PhD @kirk.social.coop.ap.brid.gy · 18/10/2026

Random question, boosts appreciated: A community college in St. Louis is looking for someone qualified to come on-site and inspect their numerous kilns to determine if they're in safe working order. If you know any firms or individuals or where to start looking for qualified people for this job […]

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AO Smith @aosmith16.hachyderm.io.ap.brid.gy · 17/10/2026

I have one more (far away) photo where you can see the blue-eyed, light colored kitten watching the feather toy as I stand outside "their" room. One of the kittens in the cardboard box actually played with it, which felt like quite a break-through after a week […] [Original post on hachyderm.io]

A small, white and beige kitten with a dark tail sits across a small bathroom from the photographer, looking at a feather wand toy. The room is filled with cat paraphernalia like food, bedding, and toys. Another kitten can just be glimpsed within a cardboard box with a kitten-sized door cut in the front.

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AO Smith @aosmith16.hachyderm.io.ap.brid.gy · 17/10/2026

One week in and we've made miniscule progress with socializing the feral foster kittens. But they are about as cute as they come! If they can learn that people are OK I'm confident they'd be snapped up. Poor little Floof started vomiting yesterday and was still […] [Original post on hachyderm.io]

4 kittens dozing at the back of a plastic cat carrier. Three are looking at the camera. The 4th, eyes closed, is black and hard to see againstthe back of the crate. Two of the kittens are white and brown and one is tan/white.

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Ruth Mottram @ruth-mottram.fediscience.org.ap.brid.gy · 14/10/2026

I feel like the old science twitter would have a good answer to this question, but let's try here. I understand Eutel Oneweb can/will make a European equivalent to #starlink. Perhaps even with higher orbits to avoid the satellite orbit pollution. Is this true? When will it be ready? How do we […]

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AO Smith @aosmith16.hachyderm.io.ap.brid.gy · 14/10/2026

We volunteered to take another set of kittens to foster in this seemingly unending kitten season. This batch of 4 was described as "They have URI's, they're very stinky, and need some socialization badly", and came into the shelter after being found in a car […] [Original post on hachyderm.io]

A very floofy black and white kitten wrapped in a gray kitchen towel so only its head shows, held up by someone wearing gloves. This kitten has been pretty mild, but a sibling was scared enough to bite so the gloved are a precaution when handling them to give eye drops twice a day

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Franz Graf @hikingdude.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 12/10/2026

Wife has finished her #Crochet Projekt. The wreath is made of wood, the rest is wool. It looks pretty cool!

A close-up of a charming hand-crocheted wreath bursting with autumn warmth. Crocheted orange slices in bright shades of yellow and orange sit alongside brown cinnamon sticks tied neatly with a white ribbon, while green leaves and plump red berries fill the gaps between them. The decorations are attached to a light-colored grapevine base, giving the piece a natural, rustic texture. Every element is lovingly handmade, with the vibrant yarn colors evoking the cozy scents and hues of fall and winter — oranges, spice, and berries gathered in one decorative circle ready to welcome the season.

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Ludic 🧛 @ludicity.mastodon.sprawl.club.ap.brid.gy · 11/10/2026

Howdy! I have a client that's hiring a data engineer (ideally with Snowflake experience, but they'll take anyone smart enough to figure it out) in Canberra. I can arrange for the automated screens and the like to be skipped, and the interviews will not have any leetcode-style nonsense. I've […]

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ArthurGron @arthurgron.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 10/10/2026

Saw this in mid-town Toronto. Somebody got creative in their driveway to make a hanging garden. Much better than just a barren driveway. What should this type of structure be called? #Toronto #DIY #gardening #garden

An arbour made of 4x4 posts, cover a car in a driveway. With a car underneath, hanging vines and hanging baskets on it.

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Nate Allen @mossyfoot.pdx.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/10/2026

Hey if you are an unhappy #veterinarian or vet tech and you'd like to live in #Portland, let me know. If my employer, DoveLewis, hires you after my referral I get a big bag of cash, too. :) It is a rather nice place to work in my opinion.

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AO Smith @aosmith16.hachyderm.io.ap.brid.gy · 09/10/2026

This warm, dry fall is accelerating the pawpaw harvest, which was looking pretty slow. We have 3 varieties putting on their first fruit this year. One was a lot firmer than other varieties when it fell off the tree but still with the sweet pawpaw flavor. #gardening #GrowYourOwn #pnw

5 pawpaws sit on a countertop, three larger fruit clustered on the left and 2 smaller ones on the right. A quarter (coin) sits between them to give an idea of scale. The fruit are each some mix of green, yellow, and brown

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AO Smith @aosmith16.hachyderm.io.ap.brid.gy · 08/10/2026

Spending a couple weeks fostering kittens definitely makes me feel like I have a stake in their future, haha The three ended up being put in isolation at the shelter for 4 more days of medication but are now out for adoption. SafeHaven has a big event this Saturday with waived adoption fees, so […]

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Keen Grasp @keengrasp.layer8.space.ap.brid.gy · 24/09/2026

Hey, do you have an MLS degree? Do you like large bodies of fresh water e.g. Lake Huron? Want to come be my boss and help fight ignorance / provide services and access and culture in rural Michigan? Probably an extreme #getfedihired long-shot but I figure it doesn't hurt to try […]

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AO Smith @aosmith16.hachyderm.io.ap.brid.gy · 04/10/2026

These three silly foster kittens, Sally, Gillian, and Frances, have all gained plenty of weight and went back to the shelter this morning. They are all well over two pounds (closer to 3!). Since Frances' eyes never improved they are going to wait for a full vet […] [Original post on hachyderm.io]

Three mostly black kittens are piled together on a brown chair, with each one looking at the camera. Sally is on the left, on top of Gillian and Frances. Gillian is facing away from the camera on her side, so is looking at the camera from a sort of upside down position.

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Patioboater @patioboater.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I loved the sunlight on the fletching of these arrows. October 3, 2026. Michigan Renaissance Festival, Holly, Michigan. #photography #light #archery #fall #michigan #art

Photograph of a row of targets peppered by dozens and dozens of arrows. The targets are in shadow on a wall, but sunlight has lit up the brightly colored fletching at the rear of the arrows.

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AO Smith @aosmith16.hachyderm.io.ap.brid.gy · 04/10/2026

This dahlia likes to wait and bloom extremely late in the season. The foliage comes up in the spring like clockwork but then just slowly grows until fall, when it finally puts buds on. #BloomScrolling #flowers

A bright, red-orange dahlia with a single layer of petals with a dark center blooms above dark, black-purple foliage. A second blossom is behind, out of focus.

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Jorijn Schrijvershof :jorijn: @jorijn.jorijn.social.ap.brid.gy · 04/10/2026

New instance, and I need to test federation, so here's one of my favorite photos of Kaylan (who unfortunately passed away a few months ago). Tuning server processes, so feel free to boost to make it work a bit. #CatsOfMastodon

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AO Smith @aosmith16.hachyderm.io.ap.brid.gy · 03/10/2026

The foster kittens head back to the shelter for a check up tomorrow. If they've gained enough weight and are healthy they'll be staying, ready to find forever families. ❤️ #Caturday #CatsOfMastodon #cats

A black kitten with yellow eyes sits on a white windowsill behind a white curtain, gazing up and out the window. A perfect reflection of her gazes back inside from the window glass.

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🦅RichKeller Photography🏳️‍🌈 @rihilism.toot.community.ap.brid.gy · 03/10/2026

Look, a squirrel! Now that I have your attention, I wanted to say that I've not posted for quite a bit b/c I'm getting ready for back surgery this month. Be back ta postin' soon after. And I got a lot 'o pics. To Mastodon folks (I'm cross-posting), I need to […] [Original post on toot.community]

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AO Smith @aosmith16.hachyderm.io.ap.brid.gy · 30/09/2026

For #WhiskersWednesday, here is foster kitten Frances. She has been struggling with URI symptoms and some eye issues even after a week of treatment but is still ready to go-go-go. She's such a cutie with those big ears and the splash of white on her face! #CatsOfMastodon #cats

A cute brown and white kitten sits on a flat rug next to a felt ball toy in the sun, gazing at the camera

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AO Smith @aosmith16.hachyderm.io.ap.brid.gy · 29/09/2026

The foster kittens have conquered the top platform of the tower. And, key skill, can get themselves back down, haha #CatsOfMastodon #cats

2 small black kittens look owlishly down at the camera from a rectangular carpet-covered platform. White ceiling above

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AO Smith @aosmith16.hachyderm.io.ap.brid.gy · 26/09/2026

Ha, these 2 juvenile red crossbills came bombing down to the fountain for a drink while I was standing next to it. I had my phone in my pocket and managed a couple of OK pics. A goldfinch decided to join them, looking for a bath. #birding #birds #BirdsOfMastodon #pnw

Two stripey birds with a yellow wash perch on the edge of the top bowl of a two-tiered fountain. The closer one has its back to the camera but the other is sideways to the camera so you can see it's cheek and bill. A smaller, plainer goldfinch stands on the plate covered by water. The fountain water is quite green, partially driven by the heavy use of the fountain by bathing goldfinches. The fountain is surrounded by flowering pots in plants and other vegetation

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Tara L. Campbell @campbelltaral.universeodon.com.ap.brid.gy · 26/09/2026

I moved to a new server today so here's a quick #introduction: *deep inhale* Hello! I'm a reader, writer, maker, technologist, and am curious about a never-ending bucket of things. Everything from making #FOSS accessible to non-technical people, advocating for more public transportation […]

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Pottery by Osa @potterybyosa.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 26/09/2026

Speaking of recipe sharing, I've been wanting to share glazy.org as a resource here. It's an international glaze recipe sharing platform built by Derek Aul. It was recently updated and improved. I use a pretty limited glaze palette, but here are my offerings to the site […]

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AO Smith @aosmith16.hachyderm.io.ap.brid.gy · 26/09/2026

Foster kitten Sally, a classic black cat and intrepid explorer. The brave one of her litter! A week after their arrival at the shelter and they are filling in a little, starting to look more cute-kitten and less sad-kitten. Another week before a check-up/weigh in. #Caturday #CatsOfMastodon #cats

An all-black kitten sits looking at the camera with round yellow eyes and a serious expression. Sally can be serious and thoughtful but was also the first kitten to ask to be picked up for cuddles. Quite a cutie!

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Pottery by Osa @potterybyosa.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 25/09/2026

I was given the recipe for the off-white glaze I use by another potter and it was a game changer for me. Before that, I was using glossy opaque glazes that completely covered my red stoneware clay whose color I loved so much. For years, I would compensate by […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A decorative ceramic ewer with a rounded body, a slender neck, and a spout. It features intricate carvings and a mix of off-white and light blue semi-matte glaze, complemented by a round matching plate beneath it.

A decorative ceramic mug with a textured surface featuring green leaf patterns and a base with carved line patterns. The background is a neutral brown.

A decorative ceramic shallow, wide-rimmed bowl featuring a textured rim and a central pattern of triangular shapes in earthy tones with turquoise accents.

A decorative ceramic mug featuring geometric patterns in earthy tones of brown, beige, and turquoise. The mug has a textured surface and a curved handle.

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AO Smith @aosmith16.hachyderm.io.ap.brid.gy · 25/09/2026

And on the 6th day they climbed. Foster kitten Gilly managed to climb up to the bathroom sink this morning. I'll have to revamp my "I'll just put this high up so the kittens can't reach it" plan, haha #CatsOfMastodon #cats

A small black kitten sits on the back of a small bathroom sink, gazing calmly at the photographer. The sink has a food bowl and a pair of yellow plastic gloves in it, as this is the sink in the bathroom the foster kittens are currently housed in

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AO Smith @aosmith16.hachyderm.io.ap.brid.gy · 23/09/2026

We're fostering 3 kittens over the next couple weeks. They came into the shelter quite underweight so they need some extra time. They are named for Practical Magic (Fances, Sally, Gillian) so I call them Franny, Sally, and Gilly. #CatsOfMastodon #cats

Three little black kittens piled in a fleece blanket circle. We can see a single eye of the middle cat, Sally, who is the litter leader. We only see the ears of the browner front cat. The smallest cat, Gilly, is tucked in the back.

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Julian Sanchez @normative.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

This is Maeve. She may be the sweetest, most good natured, most trusting dog I have ever met. She was abandoned in DC last week, and since I’m not able to adopt a dog now, I had to turn her over to the Brandywine Animal Shelter. I want to make sure this absolute delight of a dog finds a good home.

An adorable female Rottweiler named Maeve

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Pottery by Osa @potterybyosa.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 21/09/2026

Just switched up my website header photo. It's from a shoot I did with Ringling College of Art & Design graduate Jesse Clark in 2024. www.jesseclarkart.com #photography #StillLife #BlackArt #AddToBlackSky

Several pieces of pottery and multi-colored rocks of clay arranged on top of a table covered in gold fabric. The pottery features decorative geometric patterning and warm earth tones with light green and light blue glazes that are sheer enough to allow the undertones of red clay to come through the surface. There are peach and blue curtains in the background to the right and a small cloud from a fog machine in the background to the left. The overall look of the photo is similar to a classical French still life painting.

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Astronomer Royal for Scotland | Catherine Heymans @astroroyalscot.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

NASA picture of the day today is a real 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿beauty! This is a composite image of the ~5000yo Callanish Stones on the Isle of Lewis. The amazing Giuseppe Petricca has only gone and photographed the Sun at noon there, every few days, for a whole year. #Dedication 🔭🧪👌 ℹ️: science.nasa.gov/image-articl...

The imposing Callanish Stones stand talk with their shadows spanning out across the glass. It's a super clear sky, but looks cold. Above the central stone is a strange figure-of-8 shape of dots. This is the location of the Sun, at noon, on various different days across the year.

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Andrew Jennings @andyjennings.aus.social.ap.brid.gy · 20/09/2026

greetings mastodon EV experts. #ev - what should I know about selecting the home charger? I have solar panels and single phase. Not looking to go 3 phase. I’m home almost all the time so charging schedules unimportant? (thanks for help so far, there is a wealth of knowledge here)!

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Pottery by Osa @potterybyosa.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 19/09/2026

I finished a load of #pottery yesterday, including these two lamp bases. I love the way they came out: one funky little Earth Tone lamp for a desk or nightstand and the other more subtle but still highly decorative. They’re at the lamp shop getting wired.

A collection of decorative pottery pieces displayed on a worktable. The foreground features two lamp bases: a small, round form with intricate patterns in dark orange, brown, and light green triangles, and a taller, form with a textured surface, a light blue diamond pattern and a tall light blue neck with rings.

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Pottery by Osa @potterybyosa.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 17/09/2026

I did some #glaze testing in hopes of expanding my collar palette. I use these glazes as accent colors against my neutral and earth tone surface colors—pops of color (mostly cool tones) to balance the warm iron red tones of my clay body and my terra sigillata […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A row of five glazed ceramic test tiles lying on the concrete floor of my studio, shot from above. From left to right, yellow, chartreuse, bluish green, blue and lavender.

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AO Smith @aosmith16.hachyderm.io.ap.brid.gy · 16/09/2026

Lots of progress on the more complex quilt block square we're working on. Ran into a snafu with the center square paint, which comes from trying to use old paint we already had. Whoops! I think it is salvageable. I am sort of liking the more abstract quilt […] [Original post on hachyderm.io]

Looking down at a 16x16 inch wooden square quilt block painted in reds and greens to give the impression of a red poinsettia flower. This is based off of a LeMoyne quilt block. The center square is taped off with blue masking tape and painted in yellow, the final area of the block that hasn't been painted. Various painting a sanding paraphernalia is visible around the block on the same table

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AO Smith @aosmith16.hachyderm.io.ap.brid.gy · 14/09/2026

These collarette style dahlias were OK with the weekend rain #BloomScrolling #flowers

Looking up at a red single petal layer dahlia with a white center collar and yellow center against a bright but cloudy sky behind large conifers. A second flower is directly below. Both flowers are covered in tiny water droplets from recent rains

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River 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @riverseeber.net · 13/09/2026

I need to find more GenZ and/or queer/trans folks to follow on Mastodon. Especially looking for more mutuals tbh. It would be nice to make some more actual friends on Fedi. Everyone should boost this to help me make more mutuals. :cyber_boost_request: And come follow me if you fit either of […]

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