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• Post #3964430

  Happy Marine Day! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_Day

• Post #3921571

  A shadow fell over the city and the sky turned dark. "Gryphons!" yelled a knight. Everyone looked up to see dozens of gryphons circling overhead. "It's a whole #flock!" yelled one. "It's called a 'flight'!" yelled another. "I'm pretty sure the correct term is 'wing'," said a third. "You're all wrong," said a fourth. "Everyone knows they're called a 'pride'." "Wasn't 'pride' la...

• Post #3899704

  I saw a boxer dog at the Amherst summer concert, an older distinguished boi. #DogsOfMastodon #WesternMass

• Post #3788815

  I tried doing this survey, but I couldn't finish it: https://www.hardtolovetest.com A bunch of the questions were like, "Some stranger starts talking to you…" and I'm like, "When does that ever happen?" Finally, a question was "a newish friend texts you," and I just shook my head and closed the window. I haven't had a "newish friend" in years. I don't know what the survey would have said, but I suspect it would have said I'm not onl...

• Post #3780509

  "The use case for AI is doing things that should not be done. And there’s only so much market for that." https://pivot-to-ai.com/2026/06/25/office-workers-are-spending-way-too-much-on-ai-too/ h/t @davidgerard@circumstances.run

• Post #3692252

  RE: https://wandering.shop/@wss366/116889197085381077 Today's Wandering Shop Stories prompt word is "pointer" which seems like it offers a lot of options: a pointer could be a device (like a mouse or stick or laser). Or a dog. Or a tip you give someone. Or a memory location (like in programming). So many possibilities!

• Post #3492758

  The Demon Lord was hard at work reviewing the reports of his minions when Jaygor arrived. "Post for you, Lord." He handed the Demon Lord an envelope. The Demon Lord studied the envelope, which had no return address. "Are you sure it's safe to open?" Jaygor inquired. (1/4) #wss366

• Post #3437456

  Did you know that venom is basically tasteless? Venoms are mostly proteins and don't interact with your taste buds.

• Post #3317414

  A new #introduction as I make a major life change. After 30 years as a faculty member at #UMassAmherst, I am becoming emeritus this fall. I look forward to having more time to write speculative fiction & devote to service. I'm the author of several books of science fiction & fantasy. I serve as Secretary of @SFWA@wandering.shop, as creator of @wss366@wandering.shop, & on the program committee of the Straw Dog Writers Guild. I also speak #Esperanto & have won awards for my poe...

• Post #2570222

  Coral followed Jimmy as he walked through the run-down park in the early-morning light. He went to a bench that was covered with empty cans of cheap, premixed cocktails, reached underneath, and felt along the bottom. He pulled something off and pocketed it. "Let's get outta here," he said. (1/2) #wss366

• Post #2570217

  After driving a short distance out of town, Jimmy parked next to small wooded area. He jumped down and beckoned to her. "What's here?" Coral asked, sliding out of the truck. "No cameras." Jimmy said. He led her into the forest. There was a well maintained trail. (1/3) #wss366

• Post #2569183

  Sad. I just learned that Hampshire College is closing. https://www.hampshire.edu/closure-information Unfortunately, it won't be the last, either. Higher education in the United States is being decimated. #WesternMass

• Post #2347755

  Thy spathe and spadix, they comfort me… #BloomScrolling

• Post #2347752

  #WritersCoffeeClub What wisdom do you wish you could share with your younger self? Winning lottery numbers? There's a lot of specific information that might have been very helpful. Wisdom is harder. I did many unwise things as a young person, but I don't think "sharing" wisdom with me would have been helpful. Wisdom is generally hard won. It's not like I didn't know what I was doing even then. At some point, I realized it wasn't helpful...

• Post #2109215

  By the time they arrived back at the house, it was nearly midnight. Coral had fallen asleep on the drive, so Jimmy pulled to a stop slowly and then shut off the motor. "Hey, kid," Jimmy said, shaking her shoulder gently. "We're back." "Mmm," she said stretching. (1/4) #wss366

• Post #2109214

  Pawpaws in bloom. Their flowers are unubtrusive, but charming when you see them. #BloomScrolling

• Post #2109213

  In the morning, Coral woke up with a snort. It was already light. For a moment, she panicked, but then remembered it was Saturday. She laid back and closed her eyes. But then she sniffed and smelled coffee. Stumbling out to the kitchen she found Jimmy cooking at the stove. (1/5) #wss366

• Post #2109212

  Ooh! Ooh! Is it Donald Trump?

• Post #1847215

  Many thanks to @ojensen for producing and sharing these awesome pins. We will wear them with #pride.

• Post #1486679

  The Collected Edition of Revin's Heart is now out with my full steampunky fantasy adventure that has pirates and airships and a trans protagonist. The new collection includes the seven original novelettes plus interludes, three all-new side stories, and a sneak preview of the sequel Devishire! You can find it anywhere books are sold online: https://waterdragonpublishing.com/product/revins-heart/

• Post #1419181

  Years ago, I wrote a brief post in #Esperanto, based on an article in English, about a "Russian student" who was involved in a protest. An editor from Russia, reading my post, commented that the student wasn't Russian because they had a Ukrainian name. The student was FROM Russia and had been BORN in Russia, but they weren't RUSSIAN, because Russia doesn't have birthright citizenship. A family can live for generations in Russia and not be Russian. This...

• Post #1310123

  Coral glanced uneasily from side to side. "Hey," Jimmy said. "You ain't gonna #rabbit on me, are ya? C'mon!" He grabbed her arm and steered her into the men's room. It was packed with inebriated men. She felt her face turn bright red as men stared at her. (1/2) #wss366

• Post #1216168

  This sakura tree, probably of similar age to ours, is almost completely dead. But one small branch still flowers and leafs out.

• Post #1007730

  #SilentSunday in Sweetser Park, Amherst #WesternMass

• Post #1007729

  Well, that was a weird rejection letter. It said my story's "unique reflection […] will not be revealed at this time." Oooooookay.

• Post #1007728

  "It's Mom," Coral said. "She's gone." "Mom…" Jimmy said. "Um… Which ex-wife is that?" "Uh… Number two?" "Right! Carol!" "No! Joyce!" "Joyce! Are you sure she's Number Two?" "I'm sure she's my mom. And that she's missing." "Now we're getting somewhere!" Jimmy said,...

• Post #1007727

  We're getting some amazing sleet in #WesternMass!

• Post #1007726

  When Trump says "A whole civilization will die tonight," you understand that he's talking about OUR civilization, as we enter barbarism. #uspol

• Post #1007725

  Jimmy led Coral back out through the bar. A #blues trio on stage pumped out deafening beats. Coral could feel the bass thumping in her belly. People packed the floor of the bar. Jimmy moved briskly through the crowd. His imposing size caused people to move involuntarily. Those that didn't move, got pushed aside. A glance at his expression was enough to warn people not to respond. Coral stayed close behind, moving in his shadow, and followed him out. #wss366

• Post #1007724

  I'm ready to make a new shimenawa…