Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social) reply parent
When you showed me the other one I did not realise it was done by my meta this is truly stunning
Arty Faggot. T4T transsexual writer & illuminator. Lvl 61. Deaf Sonic artist, performer, poet, Therian. Episcopal Witch. A Bitch. Big fucking problem. Rat-faced girl. Apex Scav. Bitey lil critter. http://ko-fi.com/hyaenamom 💙allicat💙 💚ginger💚 🧡ghostie🧡
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When you showed me the other one I did not realise it was done by my meta this is truly stunning
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social)
Bumpersnoot was a lot of fun. I loved being just a creature among other creatures and met lots of cool critters. @coyote.tel’s set made a big impact on me. I got a chance to meet & chat after. There’s a thirst for Therian art & music separate from furry & I am glad to see others being part of this.
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social) reply parent
The print In situ. I am hiring a calligrapher to write the painting’s phrase “Astraea, let it all come to pass.” On the mat
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social)
Did a little art trade with @mothsprout he prints one of mine, I print one of his (one I had written a poem for) in a gold/copper metallic giclée. I had a spare 20x28” frame and here are the results.
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social)
Wren (dirtsecret) is a dear friend, an inspiration to so many of us and is a beautiful, generous, sharing soul, she needs our help, let all of us who can step up for her. gofund.me/d901a517
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social)
I’m vending at Bumpersnoot tomorrow & the next day at Furry Swapmeet Saturday down on Cap Hill at the Quality Flea Center… I hope to see some of you beautiful & gloriously incandescently weird & beastly little critters creachurs & cryptids this w/e. Lets be reckless, sniff butts, wag tails & bark!
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social)
After a marble statuette of four puppies huddled together from the House of the Faun, Rome 1st BCE.
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social)
Oh hey… who dat?
Impact! Foundation (@impactraves.org) reposted
🎨 Furswap Spotlight: Shimi 🎨 Come see the enchanting and eclectic art of @shimi.bsky.social this August 30th at the Quality Flea Center!
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social) reply parent
Isn’t language wonderful?
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social)
Adjusting to the effects of 17 days alone is gonna take some time. Went out today & was a mess. Ate salad in the church labyrinth gardens, broke bread with seagulls, told a crow who came over for bread about my worries & concerns for the future. Crows are good listeners. Seagulls are good eaters.
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social) reply parent
We so often move toward wounds as doorways: the bloody, violent, creaturely moment is not erased by grace but made eternal by it. Hunger doesn’t go away; it’s woven into a kind of love.
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social) reply parent
The White Creature and the Black Wolf are in dialogue, but Nyx gathers both poles into a single body. Almost as if the covenant became incarnate.
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social) reply parent
Much of what I reach towards circles that pull, how light and dark aren’t opposites but one body. nyx is exactly that: hunger and bleeding, forgiveness and eternity, the wound and the return.
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social) reply parent
And now today I tested positive. Fortunately I wore a mask throughout. But this has been a feature of my 16 days in isolation — negatives and then positive
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social)
This image reached me and granted me a myth and a benediction in a moment of ekphrasis. Have a story…. about these things I see and feel.
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social) reply parent
I’m periodically an asshole, & I think I am uneven at being good & kind, but I think I’m doing better. Recognising other people’s shortcomings that I see in myself is a start Being so poorly socialised, I’m only now learning to listen more, better, deeper. I’ve let some folks very close to me down
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social)
1st day back at church in 15 days. I’ve been ill with Covid & missed the past 2 services. It’s a joy to be welcomed back & taking Eucharist. Tonight, off to Compline & resume my regular rhythm of worship & to the work I’ve been sent out to do — which is, AFAIK is to be good, kind & not an asshole.
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social)
To my trans siblings: I wish fervently that you all get to live to tell the stories of your elders — as an elder.
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social) reply parent
We are all creatures of watchful eyes and skittish trust. Never feel shame for what you are.
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social) reply parent
I made a companion bracket to hold two flutes. More prototypes and a jig to be made but I think I might sell this as a proper alternative to flute stands
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social) reply parent
Remember there is also the food banks. I go to one and it’s good stuff. Not just canned but fresh, nutritious and healthy. Fruit and veg. No cheese, I don’t eat meat but there are sometimes eggs. Milk, Bread, cake. The basics plus nice things. It will lighten the load until you can get established.
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social) reply parent
I fucking love knowing creatures like you… like us live here and do this.
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social) reply parent
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Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social)
I always look forward to Sabbath (Fri-Sat Sunset) a time to eat slowly & simply, to rest, to enjoy creation & our labours. Have sex, meet friends, do the things that we love. The Sabbath is a subversive idea that we do not need to work for rest & that we are not made to live under any pharaoh’ yoke.
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social)
Tonight I made a thing. I haven’t found a flute holder for a microphone or cymbal stand like this anywhere. Not one that holds a wooden flute with a wireless microphone on the end of it and so I made one and it works really well and it looks pretty rad too.
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social) reply parent
Yeah your art is :3
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social) reply parent
Also hung this underneath @leafhoof.bsky.social art 🐾 More in Alt description
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social) reposted
In ritual, in nurture, With child held close I invoke, I guard I sing the work of love is not always gentle, but it is a holy thing I growl & howl not in anger, but as a warning: here I stand this child is mine to protect. I give all I am, I give warmth, I give tooth, so they may live & understand.
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social) reply parent
So Sept 7th is taken by a Seattle Furcon (good oppo to flyer it — just sayin’) and some performers are going (I might too) so we’re looking at later but not too far beyond. Watch this space.
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social) reply parent
It’s a pleasure finding these little howls come back at me!
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social) reply parent
And I love your work too! Thank you 🐾💜
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social) reply parent
Oh yes, I do sell prints. DM me and let me know what you’re interested in.
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social) reply parent
Oh gosh thank you 🐾💜
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social) reply parent
Hopefully some day you will see it performed live
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social)
Two cool shots from Therion in May — someone in the audience took of the performance of me channelling… well something brooding, creaturely & maybe a little lonely?
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social) reply parent
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social)
Eating disorder came back with friends
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social)
What if we brought an evening of ambient musics, local therian & trans poetry capping off with another performance of Lykaeon, to a forested location central to the city of Seattle around the Harvest Full Moon (Sept 7th) accessible via public transit & pay what you can? Would y’all vibe with that?
Robin vending @ Fursonacon (@deerhudson.bsky.social) reposted
There isn’t always a logical why to feeling the way we do, just that we do. #furryart #furry #therapythoughts
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social)
Short and to the point retellings of some of my favourite Greek myths. 250 pages. A whirlwind tour of the Golden Fleece, Theseus & the Centaur, Orpheus & Eudyrice and dozen others plus in addition some lesser read stories. A small tome that can fit in shorts cargo pockets or a handbag. Comfort food.
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social) reply parent
I hope your wounds heal good and true. It’s never too late and I believe never too grievous
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social) reply parent
This reached 1,000 likes. I… I… ArwoooooooOOOOOOO!
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social) reply parent
A huge thanks to you from all of me.
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social) reply parent
A classic and beautiful piece
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social)
I had a beautiful day today hanging out with creatures who became friends. We all sat down on a blanket in the sun making kandi. I bought enough of my teeth used on Lykaeon’s Necklace leftover to share & make a little ankle bracelet. With glass beads, teeth & stone. When done, Critter wanted one.
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social) reply parent
Wait till you hear the version I did at Terror In The Woods — and a future performance is being discussed.
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social) reply parent
This is the part of Lykaeon I say: “I cursed the trees, I cursed the soil that drank my child’s blood, I cursed the ones who held the knife & the ones who just… looked away” I did two sketches playing exploring a mother’s rage expressed vs a controlled burn of hurt — feeling out a final expression.
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social) reply parent
I am so glad you enjoyed and that it reached you
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social) reply parent
Trans-porter malfunction that force feminises becoming very popular with an all lesbian crew: star-trek plot line.
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social)
Thank you so much! We needed the whole slice of everything that evening/night/morning threw at us.
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social) reply parent
I’m sorry you missed the show. Yes it is real and I am exploring ways of bringing it to other venues, audiences and places. Hopeful you will be able to make a future show. It is my hope to encourage & uplift more poets and artists of all theriankind& create new ways to express our creature selves.
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social)
Performing Lykaeon w/stories, poetry, monologue & music @ Terror In The Woods which became a transcendental Therian Trans Pagan & Queer night I’ll never forget. DJs & staff put on a show with community, pack & ritual. Our beautiful bestial audience brought love, warmth & howls 💜🐾 Pix credits in Alt
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social)
I have nude bathed and skinny dipped and lay out luxuriantly in the grass feeding ducks at this space. I met a coyote dog boy I am now dating here. This is a special place for me. Please sign the petition to save ir. chng.it/Rjfg2xcsNY
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social) reply parent
There you go should be fine now sorry about the settings being too rigorous
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social) reply parent
I have started selling my art recently — at Terror in the Woods and the day after at the Furry Swapmeet. I have been quite fortunate, so the next step is to set up some kind of web access but if you see anything you like — HMU I have a range of styles and sizes to suit everyone.
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social) reply parent
Thank you I am so grateful creatures like this
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social)
You were amazing and what a pair of yeens and wolven we make. Thank you for being in my orbit, your howls joined the chorus and helped uplift an energy like no other that I have experienced. Truly a specia, magical moment. Thank you. 💜
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social) reply parent
:3
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social)
Ill be selling prints at the show tonight. They help support my work as an artist, a poet, a therian, a musician and performer and as a creaturely creative. I will also be selling my prints at the Furry Swap Meet the following day: bsky.app/profile/impa... terror-in-the-woods.hellhound.industries
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social) reply parent
I put this poem into a four minute interlude as a reading in my performance of Lykeaon closing out “Terror In The Woods” — a few hours with Viola and Cello and we made it a new thing. See you there. terror-in-the-woods.hellhound.industries
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social) reply parent
And it was declared good
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social) reply parent
Same and I agree.
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social) reply parent
I think the response is because some reading this feel seen & in a world where we Therians are invisible or ridiculed & laughed at, saying “I see you” can be a deeply emotional experience. It is for me. I try & write what I would’ve wanted to see growing up as a confused, lonely Therian child.
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social) reply parent
Pssst. We’re now d.a.t.i.n.g :3
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social) reply parent
Ive been playing Shakuhachi since 1996 but I have never had the finances to own one, then I had a house fire that these were spared from. I suspect I will find the right one on my journey when the right one meets me, but until then I have plenty of ancient instruments to be getting along with.
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social)
“I cant go out tonight, Sorry. I’m playing with my pipes.” My pipes. I would like to add a Shakuhachi to this little harem.
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social) reply parent
I’m touched. I will be doing audio readings of my poetry as an adjunct to my live peformances and books, and this poem is scheduled for recording after I meet my next week commitments, but thank you for your interpretation! Appreciated.
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social)
Next Weekend I’ll be closing out this event at the sunrise. Lykaeon is a showcase of all-new material written for this event—an invocation of Chthonic forces through poetry, song, music, sound art & storytelling. Bring your expressions of you creaturely selves.💜🐾. Come Back, Come Through, Come Home
𝕻𝖊𝖘𝖘𝖎𝖒𝖎𝖘𝖙 🔞 (@pessimist.bsky.social) reposted
They say mortals may drink from the blazing waters of the Phlegethon to heal themselves and their spirit. …If, of course, you can withstand the agony.
⛓️ 𝕭𝖆𝖉𖤐𝕲𝖗𝖗𝖑 ⛓️ 🏳️⚧️ (@hellhound.industries) reposted
🩸 TERROR IN THE WOODS 🩸 A DIY satanic sapphic T4T forest rave on July 19th! Industrial. Aggrotech. Dark techno. 90s goth. EBM. Pentagram stage. All trans lineup. No brands. No cishets unless invited! 🕯️ terror-in-the-woods.hellhound.industries 🌐 Telegram: t.me/+rLcUlMbiLLA3N2Qz Raise hell!
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social) reply parent
Oh the fun that could be had!
Zephyri Wolf (@zephyriwolf.bsky.social) reposted
Furry myth BUSTED!!! #furry #fursuit
snack (@snackhorse.bsky.social) reposted
gotta mark that territory! sketch commission ✦ #furry #watersports #feral #quadruped #piss #pee ✦
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social) reply parent
❤️
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social) reply parent
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Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social) reply parent
You are
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social)
In ritual, in nurture, With child held close I invoke, I guard I sing the work of love is not always gentle, but it is a holy thing I growl & howl not in anger, but as a warning: here I stand this child is mine to protect. I give all I am, I give warmth, I give tooth, so they may live & understand.
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social)
Critter suddenly fronted today. A 16mo young pup—she likes it there. Shift was sudden & unplanned. I was with good creatures who saw it happen, understood & got us on a bus & home safe. Slept in my den for hours. Been falling asleep on the couch on/off all day but I dreamed all day of sleeping here.
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social) reply parent
I sunbathed nude in the warm last week at Discovery Park beach and fell asleep with a friend as I held their hand. It instantly made it wholesome.
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social) reply parent
I felt the same this afternoon after a big critter-shifty day
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social) reply parent
I guess I was the one who came to the PNW, sniffed the air and said, this is now my home. We are here. We need to know we are seen and heard. You are an inspiration to me.
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social)
Please help this yote in need.
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social) reply parent
You are the howl that came back. Thank you.
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social) reply parent
(Was crying while I wrote it)
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social) reply parent
:3 you were quick!
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social) reply parent
SHE ATE A WHOLE BURRITO!
Shimi ·⃝⃤ (@shimi.bsky.social) reply parent
Ty — now we know why I shifted earlier today