A "Going Away" cake from someone's last day at work at an IT company

TIL that today is National Carrot Cake Day. Just in case you needed an excuse for a slice?

#cake #carrotcake #eatcake

@seven_708
I don't and it bugs me. Image searches haven't returned the original book, which I'd love to know too. I assume these changed over time.

@tehstu
I wonder if it's a reply that your flags were incomprehensible ie "No meaning"?

Discworld: "Martina, who has a passion for bookbinding and DIY, decided to take on this mammoth project as her very first mechanical build. Her idea was both whimsical and practical in the most Nerdforge way: she would bind all 40 Discworld books and arrange them around a massive wooden wheel."

https://www.yankodesign.com/2025/06/17/entire-discworld-series-turned-into-a-rotating-book-wheel/

#TerryPrachett #DiscWorld

@moonrabbit
Okay if a bit quiet, and certainly taking care 🫂

@afewbugs
Keep well clear at slow speed...

@CaptMikeYates
I don't know. I also can't find the exact book source to date them as it's fascinating

@moonrabbit
"I am toxic, avoid"

(I hope you're managing okay, I'm here with Isabel)

These flags would be so useful in daily life when you're having one of those days and want to let people know.

'I am dragging my anchor.' 'I require a tug.' 'Stop carrying out your intentions.'

And my personal favourite : 'I am on fire; keep clear of me.'

@cynblogger
West Coast, US? Here in Europe it's the wee hours and I woke up 🥱

"The Office at Night", a homage to Edward Hopper by British artist Phil Lockwood.

Waves hi in art to all the night owls, or those awake for no reason

#Art #Artwork #Artist

I am trying Mr. Box, I am trying ...

East Window, St Martin-in-the-Field, London, 2008 by Iranian artist Shirazeh Houshiary

#WomensArt #Architecture

The oldest existing cat flap set into a beautiful medieval door, Exeter Cathedral, England, 14th c. (1301-1400)

#Cats

A study has found that cats have 276 different facial expressions. The study was carried out at a cat rehoming shelter in Los Angeles.

https://www.iomtoday.co.im/opinion/study-reveals-cats-have-276-facial-expressions-871903

#Cats #MastoCats #CatsOfMastodon

Kärcher used high-pressure cleaners on the concrete surface of the dam to celebrate two anniversaries:

️the Iwayagawachi dam in the Japanese prefecture of Saga, 50th anniversary

️the movie figure Godzilla, its 70th birthday

https://www.kaercher.com/int/inside-kaercher/company/sponsoring/cultural-sponsorship/kaercher-cleans-the-dam-to-create-godzilla.html

#StreetArt #Japan #Godzilla

@Nephrite
I've posted a few others of hers over time. Always impressive.

"Golden Sunset" (2019) by contemporary UK printmaker Alexandra Buckle

#WomensArt

This masterpiece took 11 years to create. Artist in the background.