#provocations — Public Fediverse posts

Writing on Solid Ground: Create an Intentional Writing Practice

The first time I took the bus from Pennsylvania to New York City I was surprised to discover that the skyline is not, as I had thought, all skyscrapers. Seen from a westerly approach, there are two distinct clusters of skyscrapers separated by blocks and blocks and blocks of shorter buildings. It seemed weird that the city planners hadn’t built more skyscrapers, given how many people want to live and work in Manhattan.
It was a puzzle I didn’t unlock until I found out about the geology of the island.
Manhattan has two areas of solid bedrock—one in Midtown and one downtown. And that’s where the skyscrapers go.
https://writerunboxed.com/2026/05/05/writing-on-solid-ground-create-an-intentional-writing-practice/

#Inspirations #Process #provocations #REALWORLD

Writing on Solid Ground: Create an Intentional Writing Practice

The first time I took the bus from Pennsylvania to New York City I was surprised to discover that the skyline is not, as I had thought, all skyscrapers. Seen from a westerly approach, there are two distinct clusters of skyscrapers separated by blocks and blocks and blocks of shorter buildings. It seemed weird that the city planners hadn’t built more skyscrapers, given how many people want to live and work in Manhattan.
It was a puzzle I didn’t unlock until I found out about the geology of the island.
Manhattan has two areas of solid bedrock—one in Midtown and one downtown. And that’s where the skyscrapers go.
https://writerunboxed.com/2026/05/05/writing-on-solid-ground-create-an-intentional-writing-practice/

#Inspirations #Process #provocations #REALWORLD

Writing on Solid Ground: Create an Intentional Writing Practice

The first time I took the bus from Pennsylvania to New York City I was surprised to discover that the skyline is not, as I had thought, all skyscrapers. Seen from a westerly approach, there are two distinct clusters of skyscrapers separated by blocks and blocks and blocks of shorter buildings. It seemed weird that the city planners hadn’t built more skyscrapers, given how many people want to live and work in Manhattan.
It was a puzzle I didn’t unlock until I found out about the geology of the island.
Manhattan has two areas of solid bedrock—one in Midtown and one downtown. And that’s where the skyscrapers go.
https://writerunboxed.com/2026/05/05/writing-on-solid-ground-create-an-intentional-writing-practice/

#Inspirations #Process #provocations #REALWORLD

Writing on Solid Ground: Create an Intentional Writing Practice

The first time I took the bus from Pennsylvania to New York City I was surprised to discover that the skyline is not, as I had thought, all skyscrapers. Seen from a westerly approach, there are two distinct clusters of skyscrapers separated by blocks and blocks and blocks of shorter buildings. It seemed weird that the city planners hadn’t built more skyscrapers, given how many people want to live and work in Manhattan.
It was a puzzle I didn’t unlock until I found out about the geology of the island.
Manhattan has two areas of solid bedrock—one in Midtown and one downtown. And that’s where the skyscrapers go.
https://writerunboxed.com/2026/05/05/writing-on-solid-ground-create-an-intentional-writing-practice/

#Inspirations #Process #provocations #REALWORLD

Becoming a New Writer in the New Year

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https://writerunboxed.com/2026/01/05/becoming-a-new-writer-in-the-new-year/

#Inspirations #Lamentations #provocations #REALWORLD #newwriter

Becoming a New Writer in the New Year

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https://writerunboxed.com/2026/01/05/becoming-a-new-writer-in-the-new-year/

#Inspirations #Lamentations #provocations #REALWORLD #newwriter

Becoming a New Writer in the New Year

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https://writerunboxed.com/2026/01/05/becoming-a-new-writer-in-the-new-year/

#Inspirations #Lamentations #provocations #REALWORLD #newwriter

Becoming a New Writer in the New Year

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https://writerunboxed.com/2026/01/05/becoming-a-new-writer-in-the-new-year/

#Inspirations #Lamentations #provocations #REALWORLD #newwriter

costume « étouffant », moqueries, provocations… les coulisses d’un métier pas si féerique

La légende raconte qu’il descend de son traîneau pour offrir des cadeaux aux enfants sages, la barbe flottant…
#Marseille #FR #France #Actu #News #Europe #EU #2025 #actu #Actualités #Costume #étouffant #europe #moqueries #Noël #père #Provence-Alpes-Côted'Azur #provocations... #Républiquefrançaise #Société
https://www.europesays.com/fr/613887/

https://www.europesays.com/fr/613887/ costume « étouffant », moqueries, provocations… les coulisses d’un métier pas si féerique #2025 #actu #Actualités #Costume #étouffant #EU #europe #FR #France #Marseille #moqueries #News #Noël #père #ProvenceAlpesCôteD'Azur #provocations... #RépubliqueFrançaise #Société

Friday, November 21, 2025

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Friday, November 21, 2025

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Friday, November 21, 2025

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/11/friday-november-21-2025/

Friday, November 21, 2025

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/11/friday-november-21-2025/

Friday, November 21, 2025

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/11/friday-november-21-2025/

Europe faces significant risk of major war if Russia starts mobilization

If Putin #launches a new #mobilization in #Russia, it could pose grave threat to #Europe & spark #WorldWar, Zelensky said on Oct. 8.

The president’s warning comes as #Russia steps up #provocations against #NATO countries, including a surge of mysterious #drone #sightings across #Europe that have raised fears of #HybridWarfare.

https://kyivindependent.com/europe-faces-significant-risk-of-big-war-if-putin-orders-mobilization-zelensky-says/

#RussianAggression #HybridWar #RussianPropaganda #threats

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/10/wednesday-october-1-2025/

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

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Wednesday, October 1, 2025

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Wednesday, October 1, 2025

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Wednesday, October 1, 2025

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/10/wednesday-october-1-2025/

"Classic false-flag operation"

Kyiv denounces #Russian allegations of Ukrainian provocations in #Poland

Russian narratives about “alleged preparations for #provocations against Poland” intended as “information #alibi” to lay groundwork for possible future actions by #Russia itself

Main goal is to test #NATO's reaction, sow #fear in #European societies, reduce support for #ukraine

https://kyivindependent.com/classic-false-flag-operation-kyiv-denounces-russian-allegations-of-ukrainian-provocations-in-poland/

#HybridWar #RussianAggression #RussianInvasion #NATO #disinformation #RussianPropaganda

"Classic false-flag operation"

Kyiv denounces #Russian allegations of Ukrainian provocations in #Poland

Russian narratives about “alleged preparations for #provocations against Poland” intended as “information #alibi” to lay groundwork for possible future actions by #Russia itself

Main goal is to test #NATO's reaction, sow #fear in #European societies, reduce support for #ukraine

https://kyivindependent.com/classic-false-flag-operation-kyiv-denounces-russian-allegations-of-ukrainian-provocations-in-poland/

#HybridWar #RussianAggression #RussianInvasion #NATO #disinformation #RussianPropaganda

"Classic false-flag operation"

Kyiv denounces #Russian allegations of Ukrainian provocations in #Poland

Russian narratives about “alleged preparations for #provocations against Poland” intended as “information #alibi” to lay groundwork for possible future actions by #Russia itself

Main goal is to test #NATO's reaction, sow #fear in #European societies, reduce support for #ukraine

https://kyivindependent.com/classic-false-flag-operation-kyiv-denounces-russian-allegations-of-ukrainian-provocations-in-poland/

#HybridWar #RussianAggression #RussianInvasion #NATO #disinformation #RussianPropaganda

"Classic false-flag operation"

Kyiv denounces #Russian allegations of Ukrainian provocations in #Poland

Russian narratives about “alleged preparations for #provocations against Poland” intended as “information #alibi” to lay groundwork for possible future actions by #Russia itself

Main goal is to test #NATO's reaction, sow #fear in #European societies, reduce support for #ukraine

https://kyivindependent.com/classic-false-flag-operation-kyiv-denounces-russian-allegations-of-ukrainian-provocations-in-poland/

#HybridWar #RussianAggression #RussianInvasion #NATO #disinformation #RussianPropaganda

"Classic false-flag operation"

Kyiv denounces #Russian allegations of Ukrainian provocations in #Poland

Russian narratives about “alleged preparations for #provocations against Poland” intended as “information #alibi” to lay groundwork for possible future actions by #Russia itself

Main goal is to test #NATO's reaction, sow #fear in #European societies, reduce support for #ukraine

https://kyivindependent.com/classic-false-flag-operation-kyiv-denounces-russian-allegations-of-ukrainian-provocations-in-poland/

#HybridWar #RussianAggression #RussianInvasion #NATO #disinformation #RussianPropaganda

Saturday, September 27, 2025

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/09/saturday-september-27-2025/

Saturday, September 27, 2025

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Saturday, September 27, 2025

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Saturday, September 27, 2025

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Saturday, September 27, 2025

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#Macron affirme que l’ #Otan doit « #monter d’un #cran » en cas de « #nouvelles #provocations #russes » mais #sans #abattre d’ #avion

https://www.20minutes.fr/monde/ukraine/4174878-20250924-direct-guerre-ukraine-zelensky-applaudit-tournant-trump-conflit

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/09/tuesday-september-23-2025/

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

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Tuesday, September 23, 2025

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Tuesday, September 23, 2025

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Tuesday, September 23, 2025

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/09/tuesday-september-23-2025/

#NATO must respond accordingly #Russian #provocations: Czech president

We must act firmly. If #violations occur, we must respond accordingly, including militarily

#Russia will realise it made a mistake. overstepped its bounds. Unfortunately, this is balancing on the brink of conflict, but giving in to evil is impossible

#Poland, #Estonia #AirspaceViolations & #RussianInvasion of #Ukraine, effects us, if we don’t remain united, it will happen to us

https://kyivindependent.com/nato-must-respond-accordingly-to-russian-provocations-czech-president-says/

#RussianAggression

#Russia’s “imperialist plan wouldn’t end with the conquest of #Ukraine but would rather be just the start,” German Chancellor Friedrich Merz

“We are experiencing daily & with increasing intensity #hybrid #Russian #attacks, including on our #infrastructure,” Merz said, adding #Moscow repeatedly staged #provocations in #Baltic & North seas

Merz denounced Russian attacks on #German infrastructure & its attempts to #undermine social stability

https://kyivindependent.com/russias-imperialist-plan-is-only-beginning-merz-says/

#RussianAggression #HybridWar

#Russia’s “imperialist plan wouldn’t end with the conquest of #Ukraine but would rather be just the start,” German Chancellor Friedrich Merz

“We are experiencing daily & with increasing intensity #hybrid #Russian #attacks, including on our #infrastructure,” Merz said, adding #Moscow repeatedly staged #provocations in #Baltic & North seas

Merz denounced Russian attacks on #German infrastructure & its attempts to #undermine social stability

https://kyivindependent.com/russias-imperialist-plan-is-only-beginning-merz-says/

#RussianAggression #HybridWar

#Russia’s “imperialist plan wouldn’t end with the conquest of #Ukraine but would rather be just the start,” German Chancellor Friedrich Merz

“We are experiencing daily & with increasing intensity #hybrid #Russian #attacks, including on our #infrastructure,” Merz said, adding #Moscow repeatedly staged #provocations in #Baltic & North seas

Merz denounced Russian attacks on #German infrastructure & its attempts to #undermine social stability

https://kyivindependent.com/russias-imperialist-plan-is-only-beginning-merz-says/

#RussianAggression #HybridWar

#Russia’s “imperialist plan wouldn’t end with the conquest of #Ukraine but would rather be just the start,” German Chancellor Friedrich Merz

“We are experiencing daily & with increasing intensity #hybrid #Russian #attacks, including on our #infrastructure,” Merz said, adding #Moscow repeatedly staged #provocations in #Baltic & North seas

Merz denounced Russian attacks on #German infrastructure & its attempts to #undermine social stability

https://kyivindependent.com/russias-imperialist-plan-is-only-beginning-merz-says/

#RussianAggression #HybridWar

#Russia’s “imperialist plan wouldn’t end with the conquest of #Ukraine but would rather be just the start,” German Chancellor Friedrich Merz

“We are experiencing daily & with increasing intensity #hybrid #Russian #attacks, including on our #infrastructure,” Merz said, adding #Moscow repeatedly staged #provocations in #Baltic & North seas

Merz denounced Russian attacks on #German infrastructure & its attempts to #undermine social stability

https://kyivindependent.com/russias-imperialist-plan-is-only-beginning-merz-says/

#RussianAggression #HybridWar

#TrumpRegime #NationalGuard #Democrats #fascists #provocations #history #déjà_vu

"While Trump frantically multiplies measures, initiatives, and faits accomplis that are paving the way for the establishment of a truly dictatorial regime in the United States, the leaders of the Democratic Party, foreign ministries around the world, followed by the international media, as well as the overwhelming majority of 'political scientists' and other think tank experts, persist in seeing nothing of the sort. Or rather, all these fine people persist in seeing only 'incomprehensible' acts, ‘whims’ or 'mood swings' on the part of this 'unfathomable' American president.

For example, when Trump deploys the National Guard or even the army in large cities such as Los Angeles, Washington DC, or Chicago, which are governed by Democrats, the Democratic Party establishment does not see the president’s attempt to test the reactions of his opponents, nor to accustom the population to the militarization of public life and the possible imposition of martial law. No, the Democratic leadership, followed by sympathetic media outlets, led by the New York Times, does not see any of this, but rather a… 'diversion' by Trump to prevent public attention from focusing on the Epstein scandal, which could tarnish his image !

Thus, the non-existent or at best lukewarm reactions of the Democratic Party leadership, the Democratic mayors of these cities, and the media close to them should come as no surprise. By refusing to call for a general mobilization of the populations concerned to counter Trump’s anti-democratic provocations in the streets and by ostensibly maintaining the illusion that salvation can only come from…judges, they can only encourage Trump to harden and expand his fascist offensive, which openly flouts all laws and constitutions,(1) even in an area as important and sensitive as the health of his fellow citizens. And it is no coincidence that a legendary doctor in the United States, such as the director of the CDC’s Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), Demetre Daskalakis, has resigned from his post, opportunely recalling that his Cretan grandfather—whose name he bears—died fighting the fascists and denouncing the eugenicist logic of Trump’s policies!

So how can we not remember another fascist provocation, this time also intended to test the reactions of opponents, 92 years ago? This was, of course, the parade of the Nazi SA and SS in front of the enormous headquarters of the German Communist Party in Berlin (called Karl Liebknecht Haus) on January 22, 1933. A parade that provoked no reaction whatsoever from the communists, who merely requested—in vain—the intervention of the police, even though this had been considered 'unthinkable' and 'impossible' the day before by both the KPD leadership and the Nazi party.

Commenting on this event in his diary, Goebbels did not hide his surprise at the 'paralysis' of the KPD, but also his overwhelming enthusiasm, concluding that no one was going to react against the Nazis’ rise to power. This is exactly what happened a week later when Hitler became chancellor and the Nazis came to power without the slightest street demonstration by either the Social Democratic SPD or the Communist KPD! As for the Karl Liebknecht Haus, the Nazis occupied it a month later to use as their own headquarters…

In short, history repeats itself and, unfortunately, not always as farce. For example, when the same Democratic establishment, but also its co-thinkers around the world, declare day after day that Trump’s future will be decided in the midterm elections in a year’s time and that, as there is a strong chance that Trump will pay dearly for his anti-democratic 'follies,' all the Democrats can do is to do everything they can to win these elections. Their reasoning would be consistent, if it weren’t for one major snag: who can guarantee that there will be midterm elections? Or even any elections at all in Donald Trump’s United States? Or at the very least, who can guarantee that these elections will not be rigged, as suggested, for example, by the systematic gerrymandering of electoral districts or the mass exclusion of 'undesirable' voters from the electoral rolls, which Republican governors are already happily indulging in?

The 'naivety' of the Democratic Party leaders, or rather their total misunderstanding of the (mortal) dictatorial and fascist danger represented by Trump and his acolytes, leads them not only to believe in myths such as the unshakeable 'solidity of American democracy,' but also to entertain illusions about their ability to ultimately tame Trump, who is, after all, flesh of their capitalist flesh. But all this imperceptibly brings to mind a historical precedent that cost humanity dearly: that of the right-wing and far-right bourgeois political establishment of the Weimar Republic, which, 'naively' believing it could easily tame Hitler and his Nazis, ultimately only brought him to power!"

https://znetwork.org/znetarticle/against-trump-the-dictator-history-does-not-always-repeat-itself-as-farce/

The Power of Giving Up

As writers, we’re often advised not to give up in the face of challenges and obstacles. Just keep going! The only one who can stop you from being published is you! You’ll get there!
Globally, over the long term, this is great advice.
https://writerunboxed.com/2025/09/01/the-power-of-giving-up/

#provocations #REALWORLD #Writinglife #drafting #givingup
@indieauthors

The Storylax (a parody)

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https://writerunboxed.com/2025/08/30/the-storylax-a-parody/

#Inspirations #provocations
@indieauthors

Thursday, August 21, 2025

5 days of diplomacy, 5 days of deadly Russian attacks on Ukraine — Russia is turning occupied Ukraine into a giant military base — Today’s drone strike sparks blaze at oil refinery in Russia’s Rostov Oblast — [vlog/video] The ground drone revolution in Ukraine (Robots are Here) … and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/08/thursday-august-21-2025/

Thursday, August 21, 2025

5 days of diplomacy, 5 days of deadly Russian attacks on Ukraine — Russia is turning occupied Ukraine into a giant military base — Today’s drone strike sparks blaze at oil refinery in Russia’s Rostov Oblast — [vlog/video] The ground drone revolution in Ukraine (Robots are Here) … and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/08/thursday-august-21-2025/

Thursday, August 21, 2025

5 days of diplomacy, 5 days of deadly Russian attacks on Ukraine — Russia is turning occupied Ukraine into a giant military base — Today’s drone strike sparks blaze at oil refinery in Russia’s Rostov Oblast — [vlog/video] The ground drone revolution in Ukraine (Robots are Here) … and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/08/thursday-august-21-2025/

Thursday, August 21, 2025

5 days of diplomacy, 5 days of deadly Russian attacks on Ukraine — Russia is turning occupied Ukraine into a giant military base — Today’s drone strike sparks blaze at oil refinery in Russia’s Rostov Oblast — [vlog/video] The ground drone revolution in Ukraine (Robots are Here) … and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/08/thursday-august-21-2025/