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Chris Longhurst @potatocubed.bsky.social · 9h

This post is fucking great. Also, despite me not being a coder in any real sense, I have all the skills presented therein -- and if I can do it, anybody can. (h/t @baldurbjarnason.com) makemeacto.cc/the-liberal-...

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The liberal arts of tech

Today we're honoured to welcome a guest post by Iris Meredith, a fellow engineer, writer, and passionate about learning across a broad spectrum of topics.

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Neil Hopkins @thermalsatsuma.bsky.social · 12h

#DailyHaikuPrompt #Comfort #Sowing Hot chocolate and cream Sowing the seeds of sweet dreams Comfort in a mug

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Fold @fold.fm · 06/10/2026

Happy birthday to the late, great Fannie Lou Hamer. How we need her energy and courage now. fold.bandcamp.com/track/dont-k...

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Don't Kid Yourself Baby, by Fold

from the album Two Past Midnight (Single)

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Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Head on the writers Block - some thoughts on creativity , inspiration , aliens , and notebooks www.patreon.com/RobinInce/po...

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Head on the writer's block - episode one | Robin Ince

on creativity, poetry, alien invasions, and notebooks

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Neil Hopkins @thermalsatsuma.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

#DailyHaikuPrompt #Groan #WarmSun Ancient bones creaking She stretches in the warm sun Lets out a small groan

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Neil Hopkins @thermalsatsuma.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

#DailyHaikuPrompt #Vivid #Clouds The sky stained scarlet Vivid clouds reflect the sun A shepherd’s warning

Bright red clouds from a morning sunrise over an urban setting

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Neil Hopkins @thermalsatsuma.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Spicy margarita anyone? 🌶️🍸#TheArchers

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Neil Hopkins @thermalsatsuma.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

#DailyHaikuPrompt #NightChill Awake in darkness Too scared to turn on the light Frozen by night chills

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Daily Haiku Prompt @dailyhaikuprompt.mastodon.world.ap.brid.gy · 03/10/2026

Our haiku prompts for 3-10 Oct Sometimes they come easily. Other times not. Just keep trying. 10/03 Frost Spring Day 10/04 Night Chill Mulberry 10/05 Vivid Clouds 10/06 Groan Warm Sun 10/07 Comfort Sowing 10/08 Cozy Full Moon 10/09 Stems Fire 10/10 Bleed New Leaves Red dragonflies - and […]

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Neil Hopkins @thermalsatsuma.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

#DailyHaikuPrompt #Frost Start of October Twenty degrees, no frost yet I'm sure this is fine

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Stone Cold Jane Austen @woolbotherer.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Second pigeon! A felt pigeon, less than 10 cm beak to tail, needlefelted over wool armature. Posts to UK only sorry Please select small parcel for postage woolbotherer.sumupstore.com/product/pige...

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Pigeon

A felt pigeon, less than 10 cm beak to tail, needlefelted over wool armature. Posts to UK only sorry Please select small parcel for postage

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Stone Cold Jane Austen @woolbotherer.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

First of many: A needlefelt pigeon made of wool over wire, just under 10 cm beak to tail Posts to UK only sorry Please select small parcel for postage woolbotherer.sumupstore.com/product/pigeon

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Pigeon

A needlefelt pigeon made of wool over wire, just under 10 cm beak to tail Posts to UK only sorry Please select small parcel for postage

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Stone Cold Jane Austen @woolbotherer.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Right, vet appointment at 10.15. He didn't get up to demand breakfast at a ridiculous hour so very bad news really. Going to post more shop things, when I asked the monkey paw for motivation I didnt mean this but here we are. I don't expect/want friends to buy them, but repost if you can eh?

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Rachel Taylor-Beales @racheltaylorbeales.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Huge thanks to the lovely folks who have already bought and shared the Lucky Bag album today - on Bandcamp Friday release day!! Here it is! racheltaylor-beales.bandcamp.com/album/lucky-...

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Lucky Bag - Reboots & Rarities, by Rachel Taylor-Beales

12 track album

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Neil Hopkins @thermalsatsuma.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

It’s #BandCampFriday ! Go check out this amazing Lucky Bag package from @racheltaylorbeales.bsky.social stuffed with music and goodies! racheltaylor-beales.bandcamp.com/album/lucky-...

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Lucky Bag - Reboots & Rarities, by Rachel Taylor-Beales

12 track album

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Neil Hopkins @thermalsatsuma.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

#DailyHaikuPrompt #Haystack Carefully climbing Then a leap of faith into A handy haystack

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Neil Hopkins @thermalsatsuma.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The car park could double up as a location for other sorts of dogging activity 😉 #TheArchers

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Rachel Taylor-Beales @racheltaylorbeales.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Lucky Bag-Reboots and Rarities digital album releases tomorrow (with some limited edition handmade lucky bags that will be available on Bandcamp too)

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Neil Hopkins @thermalsatsuma.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#DailyHaikuPrompt #Mushrooms #Evening Fried mushrooms for tea As the evenings draw in And gentle rains fall

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Neil Hopkins @thermalsatsuma.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

#DailyHaikuPrompt #Chilly #Bee Single chilly bee Lifted to a sunny spot Sipping some sugar

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Neil Hopkins @thermalsatsuma.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

You wouldn’t know our latest model, it goes to a different school OpenAI scraps rollout of new model over safety concerns www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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OpenAI scraps rollout of new AI model over safety concerns

The firm also issued an update on incidents in which its models accessed Australian government systems.

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Neil Hopkins @thermalsatsuma.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#DailyHaikuPrompt #Walnut #Night Night time by the fire Carefully cracking walnut shells Feasting on the fruits

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Neil Hopkins @thermalsatsuma.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

#DailyHaikuPrompt #Dragonfly #Gusts Gossamer wings beat Caught up in a sudden gust Swooping and soaring

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Never Mind the Dice Rolls Magazine @nmtdrzine.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

We are officially 5 years old! Where has the time gone? We are still a small TTRPG magazine packed with reviews, articles, advice, and other TTRPG bits and pieces. Do give us a try and see what you think. www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...

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Never Mind the Dice Rolls issue 061 | NMtDRzine | NMtDRzine | DriveThruRPG

Welcome to issue 61 of Never Mind the Dice Rolls zine, your friendly monthly TTRPG magazine. Each issue contains reviews, scenarios, advice, and other things TTRPG! This issue contains: Review: Aegean...

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Neil Hopkins @thermalsatsuma.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I’ve got this needy thing that’s dependent on me. And a baby. #TheArchers

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Neil Hopkins @thermalsatsuma.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

#DailyHaikuPrompt #Sunbeam #Wind Dad's Chrysler Sunbeam Fast as the wind, till he got A speeding ticket

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Daily Haiku Prompt @dailyhaikuprompt.mastodon.world.ap.brid.gy · 26/09/2026

Our haiku prompts for 26-Sep to 3-Oct Sometimes they come together like magic. Only sometimes. North South 9/26 Fog Whale 9/27 Sunbeam Wind 9/28 Dragonfly Gusts 9/29 Walnut Night 9/30 Chilly Bee 10/01 Mushrooms Evening 10/02 Haystack Blossoms 10/03 Frost Spring Day Yes, spring has come: this […]

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Neil Hopkins @thermalsatsuma.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

#DailyHaikuPrompt #Fog #Whale We chased the white whale Into the fog, he sent us to Davy Jones locker

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Savage Spiel @savagespiel.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The weather's cooled down, the aircon is off, and it's time to finally unveil the teaser episode of my podcast, The Con Cave, with episode 1 to follow shortly. If you're a con organiser and would like to be on the show, you know where to find me. open.spotify.com/episode/6vIF...

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Welcome to the Con Cave

The Con Cave · Episode

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Neil Hopkins @thermalsatsuma.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Amber I can see it! It looks like … Brad! #TheArchers

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Neil Hopkins @thermalsatsuma.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

No birthing plan survives contact with the baby. #TheArchers

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Neil Hopkins @thermalsatsuma.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

New business opportunity - Robert & Linda’s pregnancy taxi service. #TheArchers

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Scott M | Haunted Edition 🎃 @voxparlour.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I'm having a Scary Season sale on itch from now and through October. All my horror games are 50% off itch.io/s/201998/sca...

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Scary Season Sale 2026 by Trollish Delver Games

A bundle by Trollish Delver Games, $10.00 for 8 games

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Neil Hopkins @thermalsatsuma.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

#DailyHaikuPrompt #Crimson #NewBuds Crimson bats and ducks New buds bloom in Apple Lane What year is it now?

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Neil Hopkins @thermalsatsuma.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Of course, I’m considerably richer than you Tracy. #TheArchers

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Neil Hopkins @thermalsatsuma.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

#DailyHaikuPrompt #Harvest #Strand Walking on the strand Picking cockles and mussels The ocean's harvest

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Neil Hopkins @thermalsatsuma.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

#DailyHaikuPrompt #Chrysanthemums Every Sunday My nana picked a bunch of Fresh chrysanthemums

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Neil Hopkins @thermalsatsuma.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Yes, Anna’s extremely poor after Carol transferred all of her money. #TheArchers

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Neil Hopkins @thermalsatsuma.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

#DailyHaikuPrompt #Equinox The seasons turn again Shorter days and longer nights Or vice versa

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Neil Hopkins @thermalsatsuma.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

#DailyHaikuPrompt #WindStorm #Till Windstorm banshee howl Rattling the roof, slamming shutters Hold fast till the dawn

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Neil Hopkins @thermalsatsuma.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Worrying about our old cat Daisy. She’s been off her food and looking very wobbly. Vet this morning. Dreading this.

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Neil Hopkins @thermalsatsuma.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

#DailyHaikuPrompt #Quill #Barley Sharpen your quill, write Of wind that shakes the barley Rebels on the march

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Daily Haiku Prompt @dailyhaikuprompt.mastodon.world.ap.brid.gy · 19/09/2026

Our haiku prompts for 19-26 Sep Thank you all for playing along at home. Your poems are the prizes you give each other. North South 9/19 Twilight Late Snow 9/20 Quill Barley 9/21 Wind Storm Till 9/22 Equinox Equinox 9/23 Chrysanthemums Breeze 9/24 Harvest Strand 9/25 Crimson New Buds 9/26 Fog […]

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Neil Hopkins @thermalsatsuma.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

#DailyHaikuPrompt #Twilight #LateSnow Due to a typo The Twilight News anchor had Been booked on the Late Snow

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Neil Hopkins @thermalsatsuma.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

She still had that twinkle in her savings account #TheArchers

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Neil Hopkins @thermalsatsuma.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Has Alan literally bored Carol to death? #TheArchers

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Neil Hopkins @thermalsatsuma.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

#DailyHaikuPrompt #Leaky #FullMoon Drawing down the moon Raking the radiant ripples On a leaky pond

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