“Every day you can create a moment of rest by daydreaming.”-Tricia Hershey, the Nap Bishop. Read more at nerissanields.substack.com

Join us for tons of fun this month, starting with the first ever performance by The Welcome Table Chorus (directed by Nerissa and Katryna) on December 16th at Bombyx and culminating with four fabulous Almost New Year’s shows with our dear friend Dar Williams. Coming to a show? Let us know!

Just a reminder: take care of your dear selves!

Sold out! But tell us if you’re coming February 7th at the Iron Horse. @ironhorsenoho

Dec 16 at 7pm at Bombyx! We're so delighted to be raising money for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts during our very first Welcome Table Chorus live performance. Invite friends and join us for a very special evening of music for a great cause.

Poem #1 for 30 Poems in November, a fundraiser for the Center for New Americans. Donate here: cnam.org/civi/pcp/inf...  “A Murmuration of Starlings” by Nerissa Nields

For our concert tomorrow at the Bombyx, we've hired some ringers: Ben Demerath on mandolin and Alison Eldredge on violin will be joining our own Jonathan Blocksam on cello. The show is a benefit for Center for New Americans and Jewish Family Service. Don't miss it!

I'm soon setting off on a family adventure to Italy. No car, multiple trains, planes and ferries. First concern: what book should I bring to read? The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny is one I loved but will not be bringing. Here's why.

Our first ever Welcome Table Chorus show is tomorrow night in Florence, MA AND we're taking sign ups for the next session (Jan 6-March 31) on Nerissa's website. Come hear the show or feel free to message if you want to learn more.

Holiday gift idea for the writer in your life, perhaps? Or maybe a holiday gift idea for YOU! Come EAT with us...err, WRITE with us, or all of the above! Jan 23-25 is our next gathering. Block out time today for your creative self to join us!

Should cellphones and social media be banned on school property? Ontario’s education minister is considering broader restrictions. @jeyantvo.bsky.social talks with Malini Leahy (@osstf.bsky.social) and Mohammed Estaiteyeh (@brocku.ca) about the implications at 8pm | Producer: Constantina Varlokostas

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Armed settlers mock Palestinian woman!

Oh, almost forgot! Before this, I got my cutscene system built! I still need to teach it a few more commands, but it can move entities around, and that's a big part of what I needed! #indiegames #indiedev #gamedev

Und weiter, weil #Merz nicht antwortet, die Regierung nicht re(a)giert. Was wird wohl heute bei der #Klimaklage entschieden - und ignoriert der #Bundeskanzler weiter die #Klimakrise? Darum am Freitag, 30.1., 16:30-16:45, wieder #FürsLebenStehen in #Marburg, Frankfurter Str./Haspelstr. Was tust Du?

How dare they….

The fights are tonight, who do you have? Thank you @BearFiorda & @Lady Summer Helene

We have maintained our policy interest rate at 2.25% Learn more: https://bit.ly/3PbWN2W #economy #cdnecon

Enzo Le Fée scored the winner in the 81st minute and celebrated by putting on a spiderman mask given to him by a supporter in the stands. 👏

Starting Sunday night, March 15, we will be covering March Madness from the CBS Philadelphia Center Court featuring Bracket Mountain!  We’ve got your front row look at every thrilling matchup all tournament long!

Thames Water was fined a record £123m in 2025. "We can all see that the privatisation of water has been a disaster. We need to stop to companies like Thames Water treating workers & communities with contempt" @unitesharon.bsky.social *data Guardian 3/12/25

🏦 “Who pays? And whose side is Labour on?” These are the questions @unitesharon.bsky.social asks on the eve of #Budget2026 

Donald Trump doesn't even believe his own lies about mail-in voting. But that isn't stopping him from pushing legislation like the "SAVE America Act" to make it harder for you to vote and hold him accountable.

More than 90% of Nebraska is in moderate to extreme drought. It's led to the largest fire in the state's history and one of the top 20 largest fires of the last century. #ThisIsClimateChange

#GodotEngine #Godot #Devlog #ScreenshotSaturday VEXAR: A Top Down Shooter With Depth Testing: The Gravity Bomb!

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG (Trans Parent) - Angel’s Feathers #nostalgia #retro #adultswim #anime #aprilfools

#NMR #Science #Spectroscopy

Trump: "I only do what's right. Soon I'll be gone, and you'll have someone else for hundreds of years."

The dating pool and the pool in which you build community from w/in the gay community intersects. It shouldn’t be a surprise that people have dated their friends or people that they’re cordial with. The only issue is that humans are flawed and create messy situations.

The rescue of a turtle caught in a fishing net in the Canary Islands [📹 neptunowhalexperiencetenerif]

Black Classical Composers: Ulysses Kay #classical #blackmusic #history Shared from @qcsymphony 🎥✨ Full credit to them. Watch more 📺 https://www.tiktok.com/@qcsymphony/video/6846494891124559109 #BlackHistory365 #UlyssesKay #AfricanAmericanHistory #BlackComposers #ClassicalMusic

He certainly is!

Saudi Arabia just told Trump to stop the Blockade. PNE Investments, Facebook www.facebook.com/share/r/1KeP... Is it true that Saudi Arabia has told Trump to stop the Blockade - Google Search | YES www.google.com/search?q=Is+...

GOOOOOOAAAAAAL FOR BARÇAAAAA!!!!! LEWY!!! ⚽️ 0-1 | ⏱️ 60' | #ValenciaBarça

Zohran announces city will immediately upgrade the Brooklyn Bridge bike and pedestrian landings

I worked on an anthology game curated by Jacksepticeye and @ducky-dev.bsky.social!!! Be sure to check out “Ten Deadly Games” for FREE on Steam TODAY 🪦🪦🪦!!! 🔗 in 🧵 #FreeGame #indiegames #gaming #gamejam #GamingNews

El Cabildo de Gran Canaria da su apoyo a la campaña del Open Arms ‘Rumbo a Cuba' y anima a la movilización ciudadana.

Bauerndemo in der City #wien

Mr.Carl The Rainbow Goth Easter Day Priest of Balance 2026 #MrCarl #Artist #Dream #GrokGifAi #WreckitRalphFantasyArtistEvent #EasterDay

Happy Caturday @skyyblue6.bsky.social @57kev.bsky.social @schultziepie.bsky.social @crankyoldcrackpot.bsky.social @packers1.bsky.social @gentlem.bsky.social @markrf400.bsky.social @abbarsha.bsky.social @kelofchgo.bsky.social @billthornbro.bsky.social @dragonlady1011.bsky.social @tntnle.bsky.social

Terafab: Elon Musk Unveils Semiconductor Chip Project By Tesla, SpaceX www.keneci.com/tech/terafab...

Shabbat shalom 🕊️ (Isaiah 58:13-14) #shabbatshalom

"And for us, as the community, let us also be given chances in the decision-making tables." On #SexWorkersRightsDay, we amplify this call. Daisy Kwala from the Bar Hostess Empowerment & Support Programme shares her #RethinkRebuildRise message. Add yours & join the movement. #ISWRD zurl.co/UVlC2

Before they can be taught how to shoot, they need to be taught how to safely handle a firearm. A little correction is all that is needed to ensure that the muzzle exactly where we need it to be. Well done. We love SAFETY and it shows!! . #kidssafefoundation #gunsafety #rangeday

Author: Fight for the Future @fightfortheftr This sucks, but we are so far from giving up. Link in bio to rally for the @Internet Archive and against ebook spying and erasure. #booktok #authorsoftiktok

#Bears Caleb Williams on what he can do to bring this year’s momentum into next season.

Is your oshi sick? This is the fastest way to help THEM feel better, and prove that YOURE a dedicated fan 😤😤 #vtuber #vsky #VCANADA

When we actually cared about each other.

www.teepublic.com/stores/volpe... Celebrate Summerween! Up to 35% Off. Shop my store for spooky designs. #Halloween #summerween #spooky Muisc by @davidjosephwesley.bsky.social

🔄 Gridlock. When normal ‘give way’ rules of motoring don’t apply. And ‘push in’ is the norm…. But in Naples it’s just another day. A shrug of the shoulders is all that can be done when horns do nothing!

Well we know who Warren wants

Laura Fourrier and LoisAnn Shannon are on display until June 1st! View the artwork M-F, 9am-5pm or before public performances! #cpactn #localart #twoweeks

Change the word "love" to "lunch" in the title or lyric of a song. All you need is lunch…

In the #DRCongo where 26.5 million people face acute hunger, families are taking risks to survive. With support from the DRC Humanitarian Fund, Fao in DR Congo is providing seeds, tools and cash so families can grow food, protect livelihoods and prevent hunger from worsening.

NYT details new allegations against Maine Dem. Sen. candidate Graham Platner, with several women describing parts of his behavior as “unsettling.”

Face à la numérisation croissante des démarches administratives, les personnes âgées se forment aux outils numériques pour préserver leur autonomie. https://l.lamontagne.fr/owi

#blacksky #USPOL #farleftsky #liberalsky #addtoliberalsky #progressivesky

Wow: Lions HC Dan Campbell on his reaction to the Rams trading for Myles Garrett. "Good for them. They've won it now, right?" The 2026 NFL season has been canceled. Original post

We're Getting #FiredUpForFootball in #NewWest. Had a little fun with the CAO testing out the foosball table at Queens Park Arena. www.newwestcity.ca/fired-up