I feel very disheartened and scared this morning after catching up on yesterday's news from the US. In these times it is important to look at our queer ancestors for strength....
The Icelandic word for echo is 'bergmál ' which translates to 'mountain language' because of the way sounds bounce off rocks.
That this fish locator is called 'bergmálstæki' or literally mountain language device in Icelandic is super funny to me.
Can confirm. My view from work this morning
Snow, snow and even more snow overnight here in Húsavík.
Cultural Centre/Menningarmiðstöð Þingeyinga in North Iceland where it's like this 6 months a year!
I am reading this as I hear shuffling footsteps on the floor above me in my museum in Húsavík, Iceland. I just checked, and I am the only person in the building! Or am I??
Open door leading to the Maritime Museum in Húsavík, Iceland.
Nothing quite like being the first person in a museum, especially on a cold and dark Icelandic morning. This is the Maritime Museum, in Húsavík Iceland.
Here's an article on the Ohio ban by @erininthemorning.bsky.social (who is crucial for following these issues).
www.erininthemorning.com/p/ohio-passe...
