Notices by Dr. Nancy Wayne ✅ (nancylwayne@mastodon.social)

#Pottery #Ceramics

Yesterday, there was a HUGE surprise that occurred in the pottery studio. A fellow potter's pot that she made the previous day had a little seedling growing from the inside wall. She didn't plant it there--it just happened. She was using reclaimed clay, and all sorts of things fall into it--apparently including little airborne seeds. She carved some leaves into the outside of her pot (it will become a coffee mug) to commemorate the brave little seedling. (photos attached)

#NeedAdvice #Tech

I'm having a ZOOM problem and I'm hoping tech peeps out there can guide me.

Suddenly, I cannot share my desktop screen with meeting participants on ZOOM without allowing the application "to record the content of your screen and audio, even while using other applications."

So, now ZOOM can record my desktop contents if I want to share my screen during a meeting? This seems like VERY shady stuff! Is it? Or am I over-thinking something quite innocuous?

Please boost for reach.

#DogsOfMastodon

My dog approves of my daughter's new rug in her living room.

#TheGuardian #tRUMP

If you are American, The Guardian wants to hear from you about how you think the first 100 days of the Trump (mis)administration is going.

Please boost for reach. Thank you!
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/11/trump-100-days-callout#6158916

#BackUpDrive #MacIntosh

I need #ADVICE from people smarter than me about backup drives for my MacBook Pro (Chip Apple M1, MacOs Sequoia 15.4) My ancient WD external hard drive is completely full and won't take any more of my files.

I bought a Samsung SSD T9 and it won't recognize Time Machine, so I'm returning it. (I spent way too much time trying to figure it out.)

What backup drive do you recommend that is compatible with Time Machine and will just plug-and-play like the good ol' days? 🙏

@Nonilex As a U.S. scientist, I honestly think that the international community should boycott all travel to the U.S.. Yes, that means canceling plans to attend U.S.-based conferences, which will do further damage to the scientific enterprise. But, it's not safe here for anybody. I'm also very critical of tRump and his gang of goons. I also don't feel safe here.

#StandUpForScience2025

At the Capitol Building at Lansing, Michigan, USA.

#Pottery #Ceramics

My first teapot!! It started with the pieces on the left (two possible lids and two possible spouts), and ended up with what just came out of the kiln on the right. I'm so happy with the outcome. No leaks; good pour!!

#Ceramics #Pottery

Choose 20 pots or ceramic pieces that you have made. One pot per day for 20 days, in no particular order. #20Pots20Days

Day 10. Purple hole-y fruit bowl.

@dch My Maytag (also respectable brand) clothes dryer broke. Repair person came out and couldn’t fix it because the electronic board that blew up (literally on fire) is no longer made and can’t be sourced. Such a waste!! I’m also angry about the throwaway culture that keeps growing.

#DistractingStuff

Who's going to post distracting stuff?
Let's unite: Look away from news!

From just last week: My husband and I at the base of a very large tree in tropical Costa Rica. Just look at those distracting buttresses at the base of the trunk!

#Disability #ALS #Tech

Spero Koulouras founded AULI.TECH after he was diagnosed with ALS in 2019. His goal is to develop better and cheaper technologies to assist people with motor disabilities. AULI.TECH's low-cost/no-cost 'CATO' is being beta tested now. Please share this info with your networks to bring tech, entertainment and communication to people with motor disabilities at low or no cost.
Website: https://www.auli.tech
Donate at: https://AULI.TECH/donate

@DAIR @timnitGebru Congratulations Timnit Gebru!!

@Toastie You are right, it was the best article I've read all day...all week. Here's the GoFundMe campaign to support Patrick Fealey:
https://gofund.me/a490db7a

#DogsOfMastodon

Cozy by the fireplace.

#3GoodThings #ElectionProtection

1. My husband and I are trained and ready to be Election Protectors at our polling place on November 5th. Last time, there was some voter intimidation that we reported and then it got taken care of (yay for the lawyers!). We're ready to help protect the VOTE!

2. Dinner tonight was grilled cheese with homemade tomato soup from homegrown tomatoes. Very good and very comforting.

3. The older daughter bought us an electric blanket to keep us warm at night!

#SilentSunday

#Afternoon #Shadow

Every late afternoon that the sun is out, Buddha creates a shadow on the wall opposite the window in our living room. It's there for only a moment. The ephemeral nature of its coming and going seems on point. (photos of statue and its shadow attached)

#BloomScrolling #AnnArbor #Michigan

I've been taking weekly walks with a friend who is undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer. We came across a bush of GIANT hibiscus yesterday. They grow 'em huge in Michigan. My friend's hand is right next to one of the platter-sized flowers. (photo attached)

@BlackAzizAnansi From your brain to my Michigan swing state lawn, the “STOP PROJECT 2025” sign turned out pretty good. The remaining 24 signs will be distributed to friends around the area, and hopefully it will help light a fire under complacent asses.