🎄⛄Dig(gles) the hall with boughs of holly! (she/her)🎁❄️
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Teacher, gamer, learner, crafter. Politically progressive Gen Xer & Green Party member💚. Lifelong nerd (Doctor Who, Star Trek etc) Hypermobile spoonie with Fibro & other stuff. #CovidIsAirborne (although I wish it wasn't) N95 masks all the way!
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I just went for a lovely birding walk in local Nature Reserve 2 and got inspired: with the help of the Merlin bird ID app I'm going to record all the birds I see/hear between 24/12/24 and 25/12/25. It'll be under the hashtag #2425YearOfBirding. Anyone want to join me?
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For Jesus’ birthday this year, he’s asking for affordable housing, universal healthcare, and for people to stop using his name to explain why they’re being cruel to strangers.
December 21, 2025 at 9:41 PM
For Jesus’ birthday this year, he’s asking for affordable housing, universal healthcare, and for people to stop using his name to explain why they’re being cruel to strangers.
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If you didn’t see it: I wrote something very silly this week, about all the different versions of “Jingle Batman” that I accidentally collected in the comments on here a few weeks ago. It’s fun, and comes with a completely mad graphic. You might enjoy it!
If you did see it: give it a share maybe? 😘
If you did see it: give it a share maybe? 😘
For your collective delectation this holiday season:
Quite possibly the silliest thing I've ever written (and definitely the most ridiculous graph I've ever made!)
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Quite possibly the silliest thing I've ever written (and definitely the most ridiculous graph I've ever made!)
loreandordure.com/2025/12/16/j...
Jingle Bells (Batman Smells): an incomplete festive folk-rhyme taxonomy
Gather round the fire, everyone, and let me tell you a story. It has everything you could want in a Christmas blockbuster: superheroes and villains, a car crash, children singing, a mystery to solv…
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December 21, 2025 at 5:34 PM
If you didn’t see it: I wrote something very silly this week, about all the different versions of “Jingle Batman” that I accidentally collected in the comments on here a few weeks ago. It’s fun, and comes with a completely mad graphic. You might enjoy it!
If you did see it: give it a share maybe? 😘
If you did see it: give it a share maybe? 😘
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Today I'm writing all of you a doctor's note to say, "No!" to holiday gatherings that put you at risk. Whether it's because of bigotry, ongoing viral threats, any danger at all: this is your official note to empower you to keep yourself safe both mentally and physically. 🖤💙😷🥄
December 21, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Today I'm writing all of you a doctor's note to say, "No!" to holiday gatherings that put you at risk. Whether it's because of bigotry, ongoing viral threats, any danger at all: this is your official note to empower you to keep yourself safe both mentally and physically. 🖤💙😷🥄
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AI Sycophancy = Capitalist Tech Bro Brain | Antifascist Dad Podcast
YouTube video by AntifascistDad
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December 21, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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Denying your needs and/or your true self to fit in with a group of people who won't accept you unless you do those things is self-defeating. Find or create a group of people whom you value and who value you back. It isn't easy, but neither is stepping on your own neck.
December 21, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Denying your needs and/or your true self to fit in with a group of people who won't accept you unless you do those things is self-defeating. Find or create a group of people whom you value and who value you back. It isn't easy, but neither is stepping on your own neck.
I'm pleased to say I was feeling well enough to go out for a bit after lunch with BIL and Hubby. We drove up to the Angel Of The North - it's only about 20 mins from home - and got some photos. We're back home now and I'm resting again 👍
December 21, 2025 at 3:23 PM
I'm pleased to say I was feeling well enough to go out for a bit after lunch with BIL and Hubby. We drove up to the Angel Of The North - it's only about 20 mins from home - and got some photos. We're back home now and I'm resting again 👍
I've just found out about the live stage readings of the first six Star Wars movies (plus the Holiday Special) - these are an absolute hoot! Happy Life Day everyone 😁 www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ba3...
An All Star Live Reading of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace
YouTube video by The George Lucas Talk Show
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December 21, 2025 at 10:37 AM
I've just found out about the live stage readings of the first six Star Wars movies (plus the Holiday Special) - these are an absolute hoot! Happy Life Day everyone 😁 www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ba3...
Happy Sunday folks! Unfortunately, I had the IBS attack from hell yesterday evening (probably the cold weather, change in routine etc triggered it) so feeling v sore & crashy today. BIL & Hubby have just gone out for the morning so I'm home and resting. Going to York yesterday was worth it though.
December 21, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Happy Sunday folks! Unfortunately, I had the IBS attack from hell yesterday evening (probably the cold weather, change in routine etc triggered it) so feeling v sore & crashy today. BIL & Hubby have just gone out for the morning so I'm home and resting. Going to York yesterday was worth it though.
Photos from my day in York. It was really really foggy so I didn't get good photos around the city, but here are some of trains at the National Railway Museum, including the Flying Scotsman engine.
December 20, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Photos from my day in York. It was really really foggy so I didn't get good photos around the city, but here are some of trains at the National Railway Museum, including the Flying Scotsman engine.
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As the holidays approach, remember that you put up your shields for a good reason: to protect yourself. Don't let anybody talk you into dropping them until you're ready to do so on your own terms. You are worth protecting.
December 20, 2025 at 6:53 PM
As the holidays approach, remember that you put up your shields for a good reason: to protect yourself. Don't let anybody talk you into dropping them until you're ready to do so on your own terms. You are worth protecting.
Hi folks! We had a lovely (but exhausting) day in York - my BIL drove Hubby & I down & back, but then left us to visit a friend. Hubby & I hit the city centre (for birthday presents for my dad for next time we see him) & the National Rail Museum - I'll put some pics up in a few mins.
December 20, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Hi folks! We had a lovely (but exhausting) day in York - my BIL drove Hubby & I down & back, but then left us to visit a friend. Hubby & I hit the city centre (for birthday presents for my dad for next time we see him) & the National Rail Museum - I'll put some pics up in a few mins.
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THREAD.
My parents' cat Bridget vanished. As the weeks dragged on they became ever more worried, so to distract himself my dad began to paint Bridget's adventures, imagining her travelling through time and popping up at some of art & music's most important moments.
I've collected his work here...
My parents' cat Bridget vanished. As the weeks dragged on they became ever more worried, so to distract himself my dad began to paint Bridget's adventures, imagining her travelling through time and popping up at some of art & music's most important moments.
I've collected his work here...
December 20, 2025 at 9:21 AM
THREAD.
My parents' cat Bridget vanished. As the weeks dragged on they became ever more worried, so to distract himself my dad began to paint Bridget's adventures, imagining her travelling through time and popping up at some of art & music's most important moments.
I've collected his work here...
My parents' cat Bridget vanished. As the weeks dragged on they became ever more worried, so to distract himself my dad began to paint Bridget's adventures, imagining her travelling through time and popping up at some of art & music's most important moments.
I've collected his work here...
Happy Caturday folks! It's super foggy up here but at least it's not raining. Hubby, BIL and I are planning to head to York later this morning - BIL is catching up with an old friend; Hubby & I are going to mooch around the city although my IBS is acting up so it'll be a very slow mooch (near loos!)
December 20, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Happy Caturday folks! It's super foggy up here but at least it's not raining. Hubby, BIL and I are planning to head to York later this morning - BIL is catching up with an old friend; Hubby & I are going to mooch around the city although my IBS is acting up so it'll be a very slow mooch (near loos!)
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Hubby & BIL have just gone out for a walk while I stay back to rest. I knocked out a full (but simplified) roast dinner for us this eve so I deserve a rest! BIL is awesome though: he's brought me over 2 *kilos* of Lindt chocolate from Germany!😮It's good til 9/26 so I won't eat it all now, promise!😁
December 19, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Hubby & BIL have just gone out for a walk while I stay back to rest. I knocked out a full (but simplified) roast dinner for us this eve so I deserve a rest! BIL is awesome though: he's brought me over 2 *kilos* of Lindt chocolate from Germany!😮It's good til 9/26 so I won't eat it all now, promise!😁
Brother in Law arrived safely 😄
December 19, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Brother in Law arrived safely 😄
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Our local market is selling artisinally handcrafted AI slop. #DoctorWho
December 19, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Our local market is selling artisinally handcrafted AI slop. #DoctorWho
Awesome thread for my fellow word nerds!
Ten archaic English slang phrases…
10. Got the morbs (sad)
9. Bumpsy (drunk)
8. Whittled as a penguin (very drunk)
8. Scandal water (tea)
7. Bitch the pot (pour the tea)
5. Sauce-box (mouth)
4. Cupid’s kettle drums (breasts)
3. Dash my wig (OMG)
2. Poked up (embarrassed)
1. Not up to dick (unwell)
10. Got the morbs (sad)
9. Bumpsy (drunk)
8. Whittled as a penguin (very drunk)
8. Scandal water (tea)
7. Bitch the pot (pour the tea)
5. Sauce-box (mouth)
4. Cupid’s kettle drums (breasts)
3. Dash my wig (OMG)
2. Poked up (embarrassed)
1. Not up to dick (unwell)
December 19, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Awesome thread for my fellow word nerds!
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Anyone want to send their name around the moon with Artemis-II? Sign-up before Jan 21st (it's all free). 🧪🔭
ℹ️: www3.nasa.gov/send-your-na...
ℹ️: www3.nasa.gov/send-your-na...
December 19, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Anyone want to send their name around the moon with Artemis-II? Sign-up before Jan 21st (it's all free). 🧪🔭
ℹ️: www3.nasa.gov/send-your-na...
ℹ️: www3.nasa.gov/send-your-na...
Happy Friday folks! We had an early start today as Hubby had a 9am dentist appt (all went well 👍) and since then I've been cleaning ready for when Brother-In-Law arrives this afternoon 😄 I'm knackered now though so it's sofa time until lunch.
December 19, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Happy Friday folks! We had an early start today as Hubby had a 9am dentist appt (all went well 👍) and since then I've been cleaning ready for when Brother-In-Law arrives this afternoon 😄 I'm knackered now though so it's sofa time until lunch.
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✨ Public Health Success Story ✨
1/3 🧵
Brazil achieves crucial WHO certification: elimination of vertical transmission of HIV. 🏆
👶 Babies born HIV free
💪 Most populous country in the Americas to achieve this.
📉 Only 19 countries and territories worldwide have achieved this certification.
1/3 🧵
Brazil achieves crucial WHO certification: elimination of vertical transmission of HIV. 🏆
👶 Babies born HIV free
💪 Most populous country in the Americas to achieve this.
📉 Only 19 countries and territories worldwide have achieved this certification.
December 18, 2025 at 8:52 PM
✨ Public Health Success Story ✨
1/3 🧵
Brazil achieves crucial WHO certification: elimination of vertical transmission of HIV. 🏆
👶 Babies born HIV free
💪 Most populous country in the Americas to achieve this.
📉 Only 19 countries and territories worldwide have achieved this certification.
1/3 🧵
Brazil achieves crucial WHO certification: elimination of vertical transmission of HIV. 🏆
👶 Babies born HIV free
💪 Most populous country in the Americas to achieve this.
📉 Only 19 countries and territories worldwide have achieved this certification.
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Keir Starmer’s No10 is cancelling afternoon briefings for journalists and instead replacing them with occasional press conferences.
At those, it will be limited hand picked questions
At those, it will be limited hand picked questions
December 18, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Keir Starmer’s No10 is cancelling afternoon briefings for journalists and instead replacing them with occasional press conferences.
At those, it will be limited hand picked questions
At those, it will be limited hand picked questions
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Your daily fortune:
Don't fight the tides. Flow with them, become a barnacle encrusted sea witch, and rule the briny shores forevermore.
Don't fight the tides. Flow with them, become a barnacle encrusted sea witch, and rule the briny shores forevermore.
December 18, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Your daily fortune:
Don't fight the tides. Flow with them, become a barnacle encrusted sea witch, and rule the briny shores forevermore.
Don't fight the tides. Flow with them, become a barnacle encrusted sea witch, and rule the briny shores forevermore.
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I take it all back we should absolutely let AI run the vending machines
December 18, 2025 at 4:55 PM
I take it all back we should absolutely let AI run the vending machines
WHEEEE!! I just had a text cancelling tomorrow morning's class so I am now officially on holiday until the afternoon of 6 January! 🥳🎉🥳🎉🥳🎉🥳🎉
a woman in a santa costume is dancing in a kitchen and says holiday spirit activate merry christmas everyone
Alt: a woman in a santa costume is dancing in a kitchen and says holiday spirit activate merry christmas everyone
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December 18, 2025 at 1:12 PM
WHEEEE!! I just had a text cancelling tomorrow morning's class so I am now officially on holiday until the afternoon of 6 January! 🥳🎉🥳🎉🥳🎉🥳🎉