16+ hour, 2+ min ago   (209+ words) Hello gemmers! Happy hump day, and welcome back to the next installment of weird and wonderful things from Bluesky. Today is a little heavy on satire and barbs – just because I feel like it… It's not a disagreement about politics....

1+ day, 21+ hour ago   (418+ words) Before today’s Gems, I’d like to point out to you that we now have social media embeds in comments, as kos announced yesterday afternoon. Now, I will warn you that the Bluesky embeds, in particular, are a little weird — they…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago   (172+ words) Daily Kos This content is not subject to review by Daily Kos staff prior to publication. A few days ago, I received a chat from a prominent person at Bluesky, offering me the opportunity to receive a blue checkmark badge....

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (185+ words) Greetings and salutations to all gemmers, new or returning. I hope you’re all enjoying a glorious weekend. Let’s see what is happening over on Bluesky: The internet is mocking Andrew Tate’s fashion choices, but I especially loved this extension: One…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago   (424+ words) Good morning, Gemmers. Hope you had a good week. Overlooking Montara beach, Ca. My painting MONTARA FLOWERS A veritable see of humanity. At the height of David Bowie's superstardom following the release of his album 'Let's Dance,' he went on…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (315+ words) Welcome back old readers and welcome to all you new readers. Happy hump day to those who celebrate. Let’s see what is happening over on the good place. Let’s start with a weird mimic. This is NOT AI – I checked....

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (391+ words) And every little bit helps… There are dozens of famous Donald Trump quotes. It’s hard to believe they are real. Well, in the following quiz there are eight real Donald Trump quotes and two phonies (not counting the bonus). Which…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (108+ words) His little face! 😂🥹 My latest cartoon for @newscientist.com WOW!! This is one gorgeous emerald crystal. Trace elements give the green colour to this variety of the mineral beryl. #MineralMonday #GeoscienceBluesky ⚒️🧪 Camas nan Geall, The Bay of the Pledges #Ardnamurchan…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (109+ words) I think I've finally worked out what my problem is. I love all people, but I hate everyone. I can’t stop watching this. How did they practice? Meanwhile, in the Philippines 🇵🇭 YT: @jianhuang-jg5neUrban Crew “What is it you plan to…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (408+ words) Greetings gem lovers. It is Friday again. I hope you have had a good week. But the show must go on. Let’s return to the positive stuff and leave the doom and gloom behind. Groupers are such docile and friendly…...