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Taking a chance on Mastodon.
I am #biketouring #Greece, and will probably be in Athens in a week or so.
I would like to meet up with #climate minded or #bike minded people, so we can share experiences and tips for activism and lobby.
I currently don't know anyone with this profile there, but perhaps this toot can be boosted?
I am #biketouring #Greece, and will probably be in Athens in a week or so.
I would like to meet up with #climate minded or #bike minded people, so we can share experiences and tips for activism and lobby.
I currently don't know anyone with this profile there, but perhaps this toot can be boosted?
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Here's how I would suggest looking at the graphic below:
During the first 960 pages of a 1000-page book you're reading, humans live in harmony with their ecosystem, taking what they need to live and basically fitting in with the rest of nature.
Slowly things begin to get a little out of balance near the end, over the final 30 pages or so. But it's not until the very last page — the LAST PAGE of a 1000-page book — that humans decide, okay, we've been good long enough, it's time to dig all the carbon out of the Earth, burn it up, and destroy everything. Let's go!!!
You and I are "lucky" enough to be alive on the final page of the book. Will there be a sequel, or is this it?
#History #GlobalWarming #ClimateCrisis
During the first 960 pages of a 1000-page book you're reading, humans live in harmony with their ecosystem, taking what they need to live and basically fitting in with the rest of nature.
Slowly things begin to get a little out of balance near the end, over the final 30 pages or so. But it's not until the very last page — the LAST PAGE of a 1000-page book — that humans decide, okay, we've been good long enough, it's time to dig all the carbon out of the Earth, burn it up, and destroy everything. Let's go!!!
You and I are "lucky" enough to be alive on the final page of the book. Will there be a sequel, or is this it?
#History #GlobalWarming #ClimateCrisis
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I Lost My Talk by Rita Joe
I lost my talk
The talk you took away.
When I was a little girl
At Shubenacadie school.
You snatched it away:
I speak like you
I think like you
I create like you
The scrambled ballad, about my word.
Two ways I talk
Both ways I say,
Your way is more powerful.
So gently I offer my hand and ask,
Let me find my talk
So I can teach you about me.
https://heritageday.novascotia.ca/content/2023-honouree-rita-joe
#HeritageDay #NovaScotia #NS #WeAreAllTreatyPeople
I lost my talk
The talk you took away.
When I was a little girl
At Shubenacadie school.
You snatched it away:
I speak like you
I think like you
I create like you
The scrambled ballad, about my word.
Two ways I talk
Both ways I say,
Your way is more powerful.
So gently I offer my hand and ask,
Let me find my talk
So I can teach you about me.
https://heritageday.novascotia.ca/content/2023-honouree-rita-joe
#HeritageDay #NovaScotia #NS #WeAreAllTreatyPeople
2023 Honouree: Rita Joe | Nova Scotia Heritage Day
Elder Rita (Bernard) Joe, a member of the We’koqma’q Mi’kmaq Community and published author, was instrumental in paving the way for other Mi’kmaq authors.heritageday.novascotia.ca
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"And while it’s inarguable that being forced to compete in a self reinforcing and ever accelerating rat race has provided us with many industrial and technological milestones, we must ask ourselves: at what cost?"
@LeftistLawyer
https://spore.social/@costrike/109898088909775816
@LeftistLawyer
https://spore.social/@costrike/109898088909775816
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Willow oak acorns, Quercus phellos 1/
Surprisingly delicious!
After cold processing, they taste like the smell of fresh hay, wheat and hulled sunflower seeds.
With heat processing, they taste like walnuts with a tinge of bitterness.
This thread demonstrates how to cold-process the acorns and different ways of using them. Read the AltText for more details.
#NativePlants #gardening #cooking #GrowYourOwn #organic #plants #acorns
Surprisingly delicious!
After cold processing, they taste like the smell of fresh hay, wheat and hulled sunflower seeds.
With heat processing, they taste like walnuts with a tinge of bitterness.
This thread demonstrates how to cold-process the acorns and different ways of using them. Read the AltText for more details.
#NativePlants #gardening #cooking #GrowYourOwn #organic #plants #acorns
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thank you so much for all this! I would love to try this. Also awed by our ancestors (i believe these are old recipies and techniques? Not sure actually) working out ways to detoxify plants, so much labour, science and experimentation involved
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@pvonhellermannn thank you for your kind words. All acorns are edible but different oak species are not processed the same way. Some species don’t even need to be leached.
So for willow oak acorns, if you were to eat them raw off the tree, they are quite bitter and sour. The tannins won’t actually hurt you though.
So for willow oak acorns, if you were to eat them raw off the tree, they are quite bitter and sour. The tannins won’t actually hurt you though.
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Call for Papers––Proposal for Special Issue
Food, Culture & Society (@FCSJournal) : Not Your Grandma’s Pickles (Oh. No. Wait. They actually are. (Kinda.)) Details at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZZK4whohHwKWZwkLE7WkaLbdnIri2Lw3/edit #foodstudies #foodhistory #society #culture #food #scholarlyjournal
Food, Culture & Society (@FCSJournal) : Not Your Grandma’s Pickles (Oh. No. Wait. They actually are. (Kinda.)) Details at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZZK4whohHwKWZwkLE7WkaLbdnIri2Lw3/edit #foodstudies #foodhistory #society #culture #food #scholarlyjournal
FCS.Special.Issue.docx
February 2023 Proposal for Special Issue Food, Culture & Society Not Your Grandma’s Pickles (Oh. No. Wait. They actually are. (Kinda.Google Docs
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I enter the Library of Books You Read As A Child.
"Do you have... er. It was green, and there was a girl and a dog, and..."
The librarian nods.
"Of course. Which version do you want?"
"Version?"
"The one you read, with all flaws you didn't notice, or the one you remember loving?"
#MicroFiction #SmallStories #TootFic
"Do you have... er. It was green, and there was a girl and a dog, and..."
The librarian nods.
"Of course. Which version do you want?"
"Version?"
"The one you read, with all flaws you didn't notice, or the one you remember loving?"
#MicroFiction #SmallStories #TootFic
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There is no way to solve #climatechange with #capitalism ... Capitalism values only what labor can provide, and hoards the profits in an investor class. Solutions will come in the form of products: EVs, induction stoves, carbon removal startups. But trees in the ground, animals, art, disabilities, your loves and joys, your life, have no value unless they can be sold. Capitalism requires buying or dying.
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Children killed annually by mass education of Black history: 0
Children killed annually by mass book reading: 0
Children killed annually by drag shows: 0
Children killed annually by mass shootings & firearms: 4400
GOP: The only way to protect our kids is ban history, ban books, ban drag, and arm more kids with guns.
Children killed annually by mass book reading: 0
Children killed annually by drag shows: 0
Children killed annually by mass shootings & firearms: 4400
GOP: The only way to protect our kids is ban history, ban books, ban drag, and arm more kids with guns.
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I do not want to know anymore names, I do not want to know anymore strangers. I do not want to know your families or your friends, I do not want to know what you liked, I do not want to know what you were looking forward to. I wish I did not come to know your names Trayvon, Sandra, Breonna, Tamir, Mike, Rekia, Miriam, George, Keenan, Tyre. I wish you remained distant strangers because you were simply living your life.
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'Popular Hotspring Spa for Cats' - Utagawa Kunitoshi, Meiji period.
#ukiyoe #cats #Caturday #Japan #JapaneseArt #JapaneseCats #japodon
#ukiyoe #cats #Caturday #Japan #JapaneseArt #JapaneseCats #japodon
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Walking around the famous "Cat Neighborhood" in Tokyo. You can find cat themed museums, stores, bakeries, jazz bars and even coffee a place where the stray cats (vaccinated and fed by the owners) come to sit down by your side when they feel like ^^
#tokyo #japanlovers #catsoftheworld #CatsOfTwitter #travelingjapan #travelphotography #travelblog #japaneseculture #japaneseart #japan #catlovers
#tokyo #japanlovers #catsoftheworld #CatsOfTwitter #travelingjapan #travelphotography #travelblog #japaneseculture #japaneseart #japan #catlovers
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Meet the #rainboweucalyptus.
These #gums are unbeliebable.
When a rainbow eucalyptus sheds its bark it reveals a neon green inner layer. Over time, as this layer is exposed to air, it ages into different colors. They display bright reds, oranges, blues, pinks and purples.
The different colours appear as different layers fall off, while other exposed areas begin aging.
Rainbow eucalyptus is the only eucalyptus tree native to the #northernhemisphere.
It’s found mainly in the Philippines, New Guinea, and Indonesia.
And funny enough, it is not native to #Australia!
📷 sources;
thespruce.com
oneearth.com
#urbanflora #flora #gardening #garden #melbourne #aesthetichedonist #januaryjoy #gardeningAU #gardening #narrm #victoria #Australia #godmustbeabotanist #makesmehappy
These #gums are unbeliebable.
When a rainbow eucalyptus sheds its bark it reveals a neon green inner layer. Over time, as this layer is exposed to air, it ages into different colors. They display bright reds, oranges, blues, pinks and purples.
The different colours appear as different layers fall off, while other exposed areas begin aging.
Rainbow eucalyptus is the only eucalyptus tree native to the #northernhemisphere.
It’s found mainly in the Philippines, New Guinea, and Indonesia.
And funny enough, it is not native to #Australia!
📷 sources;
thespruce.com
oneearth.com
#urbanflora #flora #gardening #garden #melbourne #aesthetichedonist #januaryjoy #gardeningAU #gardening #narrm #victoria #Australia #godmustbeabotanist #makesmehappy
That’s wonderful. There’s one in my local park (SW England) but I don’t think the conditions are quite right for it it show its full glory.
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Time for an #introduction
Magpie Market is a federated platform aiming to be an alternative to #etsy; leveraging the Fediverse to help #artists, craftspeople, and others promote and sell their goods and services. We believe the #fediverse deserves a marketplace built with federation in mind.
Magpie Market is a federated platform aiming to be an alternative to #etsy; leveraging the Fediverse to help #artists, craftspeople, and others promote and sell their goods and services. We believe the #fediverse deserves a marketplace built with federation in mind.
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"Members of political tribes inevitably begin competing with their fellows to be the most ideologically pure. The constant one-upmanship toward moral superiority causes the whole group to gradually become more extreme. E.g. Maoist China, Twitter echo-chambers." -- from 40 Useful Concepts https://gurwinder.substack.com/p/40-useful-concepts-you-should-know
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“The world’s healthiest, most biodiverse, and most resilient forests are located on protected Indigenous lands. That’s according to a new study that suggests that protecting Indigenous and human rights is not only compatible with climate conservation goals, but key to future efforts.”
#LandRights #IndigenousPeoples #Biodiversity #Nature #LandSharing #Forests #HumanRights #Wildlife #Conservation #ClimateAction
https://www.rewildingmag.com/healthy-forests-indigenous-management/
#LandRights #IndigenousPeoples #Biodiversity #Nature #LandSharing #Forests #HumanRights #Wildlife #Conservation #ClimateAction
https://www.rewildingmag.com/healthy-forests-indigenous-management/
Why the World’s Healthiest Forests are on Indigenous Land
A new report finds Indigenous land rights are key to preserving biodiversity.Joseph Lee, Grist (Rewilding Magazine)
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Closing thread on 2022.
One definition of privilege is when you think something isn't a problem because it isn't a problem for you. We improve society by being conscious and aware of our privilege, and being sensitive to the struggles of others. This is a difficult exercise, but this struggle against injustice is the true Jihad.
For example...
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One definition of privilege is when you think something isn't a problem because it isn't a problem for you. We improve society by being conscious and aware of our privilege, and being sensitive to the struggles of others. This is a difficult exercise, but this struggle against injustice is the true Jihad.
For example...
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At a wildlife rehab facility I met two crows that said, "caw" in a human accent. They said it like a human reading the word "caw" aloud. The tech shook her head and said, "they're making fun of us. People say 'caw' to them all day, so they've started impersonating us." I ❤ crows
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RT @chromato_mania
I may not be able to do some of what my neurotypical friends and family can... but I can create my art 😀 I started my aerial embroidery journey 3.5 years ago and love it more every day! Do you create art? What kind? #autism #ActuallyAutistic #neurodivergent
I may not be able to do some of what my neurotypical friends and family can... but I can create my art 😀 I started my aerial embroidery journey 3.5 years ago and love it more every day! Do you create art? What kind? #autism #ActuallyAutistic #neurodivergent
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Brilliant 40 minute podcast during which Prof Julia Steinberger
@jks explains how we can individually, and as a society, live well, while staying well within the limits of the planet. Well worth the time spent listening to it. https://accidentalgods.life/living-well-within-our-limits-actions-for-systemic-change/
#Climate #ClimateAction #ClimateEmergency #Degrowth #Sustainability
@jks explains how we can individually, and as a society, live well, while staying well within the limits of the planet. Well worth the time spent listening to it. https://accidentalgods.life/living-well-within-our-limits-actions-for-systemic-change/
#Climate #ClimateAction #ClimateEmergency #Degrowth #Sustainability
Living Well within our Limits: Actions for systemic change — ACCIDENTAL GODS
How can each of us bring the most effective actions to bear to ensure that the new system grows into something health-giving? With Professor Julia Steinberger of the University of Lausanne.Manda Scott (Accidental Gods)
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Good read.
OPINION: Enslaved Africans often plotted escapes, acts of defiance, and violent insurrections during the holiday season. In many ways, it's America's oldest Christmas tradition. By Michael Harriott
#BlackMastodon
https://thegrio.com/2022/12/25/how-black-resistance-stole-christmas/
OPINION: Enslaved Africans often plotted escapes, acts of defiance, and violent insurrections during the holiday season. In many ways, it's America's oldest Christmas tradition. By Michael Harriott
#BlackMastodon
https://thegrio.com/2022/12/25/how-black-resistance-stole-christmas/
How Black resistance stole Christmas
During the holiday season, enslaved Africans often plotted escapes, acts of defiance and violent insurrections during the holidays.Michael Harriot (TheGrio)
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With the holidays upon us, ‘tis the season to share a reminder that all of Santa’s reindeer are female.
Males drop their antlers after the Autumn mating season. So since the world’s most celebrated reindeer are always depicted with spectacular antlers, we must assume that the intrepid team pulling the sleigh, presents & Ol’ St. Nicholas himself, is entirely female. #science
Males drop their antlers after the Autumn mating season. So since the world’s most celebrated reindeer are always depicted with spectacular antlers, we must assume that the intrepid team pulling the sleigh, presents & Ol’ St. Nicholas himself, is entirely female. #science
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December 22
During the Middle Ages, rosemary was spread on the floor at Christmas because it repelled evil spirits. The scent drifted through the home and It was said that anyone breathing the fragrance on Christmas Eve would receive happiness during the coming year. I would love if this could happen in my home but I feel modern practicalities might reduce my enjoyment & the cat would eat too much of it.
#Folklore #FoodFolklore #FestiveFoodFolklore #FestiveFoodways #FestiveFolklore @folklore
During the Middle Ages, rosemary was spread on the floor at Christmas because it repelled evil spirits. The scent drifted through the home and It was said that anyone breathing the fragrance on Christmas Eve would receive happiness during the coming year. I would love if this could happen in my home but I feel modern practicalities might reduce my enjoyment & the cat would eat too much of it.
#Folklore #FoodFolklore #FestiveFoodFolklore #FestiveFoodways #FestiveFolklore @folklore
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They are. Though the first time I made them I let it cool too much before I tried cutting. May try again.
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The kirin is a #yokai from #JapaneseFolklore that originated in China. It looks part deer & part horse with dragon scales. This beautiful, gentle creature harms nothing & is a strict vegetarian. It's seen as an omen of luck & great fortune. In case you're wondering why you haven't seen one lately it's because this benevolent creature only appears during periods of world peace. Also they're only seen in the lands of wise & nobel leaders.
#folklore #DailyFolklore @folklore
🎨Matthew Meyer
#folklore #DailyFolklore @folklore
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what is colonialism, and what it has to do with lived experiences of russian neighbors? our first of #VolyaHub Basics explainers. text version is here:
https://zaborona.com/en/what-is-colonialism-the-cornerstone-of-relations-between-ukraine-and-russia/
https://zaborona.com/en/what-is-colonialism-the-cornerstone-of-relations-between-ukraine-and-russia/
Colonialism: what is it? And what do Ukraine and Russia have to do with it? - Заборона
To make as many people in the world as possible aware of Russian colonialism and its consequences, Zaborona is launching a joint project with Volya Hub, an international network of journalists, investigators, and historians.Maria Pedorenko (Заборона)
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I often get into discussions about conservation with white activists who speak about how great it is that a landspace has been brought into conservation so it won't be touched by people. I go into these areas and see desperately untended, unmanaged space - kinda like a house that has never been swept. It isn't a surprise when we have overruns of non-indigenous plants, wild fires, and other systems collapse. We have been kept from cleaning our home!
#IndigenousMastodon #LandBack #Stewardship
#IndigenousMastodon #LandBack #Stewardship
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Indigenous star knowledge predates European star knowledge in many ways
"Neilson also said indigenous peoples have known that red supergiant stars like Betelgeuse have been flickering in brightness “for centuries, long before Europeans.” He added “there’s a whole lot of information out there” about the nature of stars “that we don’t really take advantage of.”"
#indigenousknowledge #landback #knowledgeback #stars #cosmos #physics
https://www.thecollegefix.com/physics-professor-says-we-need-to-acknowledge-we-live-under-indigenous-skies/
"Neilson also said indigenous peoples have known that red supergiant stars like Betelgeuse have been flickering in brightness “for centuries, long before Europeans.” He added “there’s a whole lot of information out there” about the nature of stars “that we don’t really take advantage of.”"
#indigenousknowledge #landback #knowledgeback #stars #cosmos #physics
https://www.thecollegefix.com/physics-professor-says-we-need-to-acknowledge-we-live-under-indigenous-skies/
Physics professor says we need to ‘acknowledge we live under Indigenous skies’ | The College Fix
We've barely scratched the surface' on Indigenous astronomical perspectives.The College Fix
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Charlie Stross
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