Sometimes we all need to grow elasticated, extendable arms so that we can heartily pat ourselves on the back for a job well done on life. Here are some encouraging tidbits to do just that. It’s edition #70, I hope you cool cats are all doing well out there in digi-pixel-land.
Did you know, your past self is happy about the progress you have made? by artist Leo
Originally tweeted by Leȯ (@soleoado) on January 24, 2022.
Building Yoda’s hut
Athos Outdoor Prospector builds a magnificent mud-brick hut that’s reminiscent of the one housing intergalatic sage, Yoda. Click image to watch
Mary River Turtles: the most endangered punks
Mary River Turtles have green Mohican-style hair-dos made of algae and can breathe through their genitals. Photo: Chris Wan Vyk. Via Space Star Fish on Twitter
Mary River Turtles were first formally discovered in 1994, and eluded discovery in their natural environment for nearly 30 years. There has been a dramatic decrease in their population due to low reproduction rates and an increase of depredation on nests. Let’s all hope that these beautiful turtles survive.
Mirrored sky landscapes by Japanese photographer Shota
These images fill me with a sense of serenity and calm and remind me a little of a Ghibli anime.
Cockatoo versus dinosaur
I love how coy and curious this young bird is in exploring the plastic dinosaur
Grow with Jo: Back to the 80’s workout
I have no idea if this will cringe anybody, but I loved this! Jo is so inspiring and energising and her positivity and fun way about her and doing her workout is actually pretty fun. Also – there is 80’s music!
The Pedants’ Revolt
In Days of Yore, being a pedantic editor could get you killed…
The Focused Fungus Forager by Jane Newland
Cosy Japanese autumn ASMR
Micky Mouse mezzo salumi platter
What our forefathers and foremothers ate at swingers parties, the stuff of Disney nightmares…
Jumbo knitting for lazy girls who smoke a lot of ciggies
Knit yourself an outfit while smoking a pack of cancer sticks…
An atmospheric dub techno mix by F1rstpers0n
I love how the hypnotic misty alpine landscape lends itself well to the mysterious a deep techno mix.
I really hope you enjoyed these uplifting pieces and that you have carved out a niche of peace for yourself this weekend, stay cool dear friends.
Content Catnip 
Loved the mirrored sky photos. You should have posted them upside-down
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(Sorry, wasn’t expecting that link to actually post the photo, I just wanted to share the URL. It’s not even a good example of what I was on about, these https://www.flickr.com/photos/terry/tags/inverted%20reflection are what I was thinking about.)
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I liked that photo you sent Terry so no need to apologise. Thank you for sharing these 😍😽 how are you going? I hope you are well
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The second one was even better there is a spooky otherworldly quality to it.
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Thanks. Here’s another one for good measure https://www.instagram.com/p/CZhEUDvs0Xl/ – they’re really addictive. And yes, all good here thanks, just staring out of my office window watching crows hop by before they jump back into the blustery sky again. How’s things in NZ? Keeping safe?
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Oh I love these! All of them have a haunting beautiful atmosphere about them
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Things are going OK here there has been an escalation in cases in Auckland but pretty much just like everywhere else, but it just came later to New Zealand. The streets are eerily quiet but that makes it easier to get out on the ebike which is one positive from it. How are you doing over in the UK, big hugs and stay safe 🤗😎
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