Chris
@missingintheslips.bsky.social
Trying to watch more cricket than I write about. 🏏 Seeing two books through the presses. One is about Nancy Sharp [https://tinyurl.com/2736jaw4]. C.L.R. James and John Arlott both get a mention in the other one [https://tinyurl.com/465bnwzv].
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Good night from Dolly, who provisionally approves the new comforter.
December 2, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Good night from Dolly, who provisionally approves the new comforter.
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The John Quincy Adams line-a-day diary is now on Bluesky! We're looking forward to what @jqadams-mhs.bsky.social has in store for the rest of 1825.
Hello Bluesky! Starting on December 6, we'll share the daily entry from the line-a-day diary kept by John Quincy Adams 200 years ago.
You can start exploring all 51 volumes of JQA's diaries here: www.primarysourcecoop.org/jqa/
You can start exploring all 51 volumes of JQA's diaries here: www.primarysourcecoop.org/jqa/
John Quincy Adams Digital Diary
www.primarysourcecoop.org
December 1, 2025 at 8:48 PM
The John Quincy Adams line-a-day diary is now on Bluesky! We're looking forward to what @jqadams-mhs.bsky.social has in store for the rest of 1825.
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Today I got a funny and affirming email about my book from a scholar I admire a lot. It felt GREAT.
Resolution to keep sending enthused emails to people whose books I read and appreciate!
Resolution to keep sending enthused emails to people whose books I read and appreciate!
December 1, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Today I got a funny and affirming email about my book from a scholar I admire a lot. It felt GREAT.
Resolution to keep sending enthused emails to people whose books I read and appreciate!
Resolution to keep sending enthused emails to people whose books I read and appreciate!
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He deserves to play until he's done. Anderson style....
December 1, 2025 at 10:18 PM
He deserves to play until he's done. Anderson style....
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December 1, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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Nods in agreement, grabs book and climbs into bed.
December 1, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Nods in agreement, grabs book and climbs into bed.
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New Zealand vs West Indies will be the first three-match Test series not involving any of England, Australia or India since South Africa hosted Pakistan in 2018-19 😮
December 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM
New Zealand vs West Indies will be the first three-match Test series not involving any of England, Australia or India since South Africa hosted Pakistan in 2018-19 😮
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Big occasions during our first year in Tier 1 🤩
A new era for our oldest rivalry across List A and T20 action, including a double header at Emirates Old Trafford.
The standalone Women's #RosesT20 head to York next summer 🎇
Sign up for Priority Access 👉 yorkshireccc.com/news/sign-up...
A new era for our oldest rivalry across List A and T20 action, including a double header at Emirates Old Trafford.
The standalone Women's #RosesT20 head to York next summer 🎇
Sign up for Priority Access 👉 yorkshireccc.com/news/sign-up...
December 1, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Big occasions during our first year in Tier 1 🤩
A new era for our oldest rivalry across List A and T20 action, including a double header at Emirates Old Trafford.
The standalone Women's #RosesT20 head to York next summer 🎇
Sign up for Priority Access 👉 yorkshireccc.com/news/sign-up...
A new era for our oldest rivalry across List A and T20 action, including a double header at Emirates Old Trafford.
The standalone Women's #RosesT20 head to York next summer 🎇
Sign up for Priority Access 👉 yorkshireccc.com/news/sign-up...
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Spielberg asked Tom to write the screenplay for Jaws, and Tom said he was writing for the BBC. Spielberg said, 'I'm offering you a fortune to collaborate on a Hollywood blockbuster, and you turn me down to write a play for BBC TV?
"No," Tom said, "BBC Radio."
www.thefp.com/p/david-mame...
"No," Tom said, "BBC Radio."
www.thefp.com/p/david-mame...
David Mamet: Tom Stoppard and Me
Legendary playwright Tom Stoppard was a Holocaust survivor and an immigrant, but he wrote the most English and Anglophile of works, writes David Mamet for The Free Press.
www.thefp.com
December 1, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Spielberg asked Tom to write the screenplay for Jaws, and Tom said he was writing for the BBC. Spielberg said, 'I'm offering you a fortune to collaborate on a Hollywood blockbuster, and you turn me down to write a play for BBC TV?
"No," Tom said, "BBC Radio."
www.thefp.com/p/david-mame...
"No," Tom said, "BBC Radio."
www.thefp.com/p/david-mame...
Of course I am bragging, but I am also not sure what to make of this comment sent by someone I invited to comment on the draft and who did so, more than once: ‘your intro is even better on second reading’. Maybe it’s the way I shamelessly work in a discussion of Cricket West Indies? #cricket 🏏🏝️⚓️
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December 1, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Of course I am bragging, but I am also not sure what to make of this comment sent by someone I invited to comment on the draft and who did so, more than once: ‘your intro is even better on second reading’. Maybe it’s the way I shamelessly work in a discussion of Cricket West Indies? #cricket 🏏🏝️⚓️
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Day 1: 'natural gaiety in the highways. Children play a skipping game in a Poplar street.'
Today's December the 1st, so here begins an Advent Calendar of London a century ago, as seen in the book 'Wonderful London', 1925, the photogravures by Donald Macleish.
#AdventLondon100 #Day01
Today's December the 1st, so here begins an Advent Calendar of London a century ago, as seen in the book 'Wonderful London', 1925, the photogravures by Donald Macleish.
#AdventLondon100 #Day01
December 1, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Day 1: 'natural gaiety in the highways. Children play a skipping game in a Poplar street.'
Today's December the 1st, so here begins an Advent Calendar of London a century ago, as seen in the book 'Wonderful London', 1925, the photogravures by Donald Macleish.
#AdventLondon100 #Day01
Today's December the 1st, so here begins an Advent Calendar of London a century ago, as seen in the book 'Wonderful London', 1925, the photogravures by Donald Macleish.
#AdventLondon100 #Day01
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📩 Any clubs that have not received an email or are having issues with registration should contact [email protected]
#DevonCricket
#DevonCricket
December 1, 2025 at 11:16 AM
📩 Any clubs that have not received an email or are having issues with registration should contact [email protected]
#DevonCricket
#DevonCricket
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Somerset are not having a great off season
Loosing a coach, Captain and Overseas star, is far from ideal.
To lose one may be regarded as unlucky
To lose two may be regarded as unfortunate
To lose three looks like carelessness
Loosing a coach, Captain and Overseas star, is far from ideal.
To lose one may be regarded as unlucky
To lose two may be regarded as unfortunate
To lose three looks like carelessness
Hampshire Signing Amanda Jade Wellington for next season!!
Taking Wello from Somerset, where she’s essentially been for the last 2 years is a big steal from Hampshire.
Somerset are loosing players quite regularly atm, which isn’t looking good for them
📷Hampshire Cricket
Taking Wello from Somerset, where she’s essentially been for the last 2 years is a big steal from Hampshire.
Somerset are loosing players quite regularly atm, which isn’t looking good for them
📷Hampshire Cricket
December 1, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Somerset are not having a great off season
Loosing a coach, Captain and Overseas star, is far from ideal.
To lose one may be regarded as unlucky
To lose two may be regarded as unfortunate
To lose three looks like carelessness
Loosing a coach, Captain and Overseas star, is far from ideal.
To lose one may be regarded as unlucky
To lose two may be regarded as unfortunate
To lose three looks like carelessness
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"I think that says a lot about him."
Jaylen Brown showcased his versatile leadership on Sunday by letting teammates shine during his off night, proving his ability to elevate the team in multiple ways.
Read @celticsblog.bsky.social: www.celticsblog.com/articles/125...
Jaylen Brown showcased his versatile leadership on Sunday by letting teammates shine during his off night, proving his ability to elevate the team in multiple ways.
Read @celticsblog.bsky.social: www.celticsblog.com/articles/125...
Jaylen Brown’s triple-double vs. Cavs spoke volumes, says coach Joe Mazzulla: “He cares about winning”
Despite a rough 3-of-13 shooting night, Brown found other ways to lead the Celtics in Cleveland.
www.celticsblog.com
December 1, 2025 at 11:10 AM
"I think that says a lot about him."
Jaylen Brown showcased his versatile leadership on Sunday by letting teammates shine during his off night, proving his ability to elevate the team in multiple ways.
Read @celticsblog.bsky.social: www.celticsblog.com/articles/125...
Jaylen Brown showcased his versatile leadership on Sunday by letting teammates shine during his off night, proving his ability to elevate the team in multiple ways.
Read @celticsblog.bsky.social: www.celticsblog.com/articles/125...
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DWH is on fire! 🔥
Surrey's Danni Wyatt-Hodge is on fire in this year's WBBL! The right-handed batter has scored 416 runs across nine innings, averaging 52, and is currently the leading run scorer of the competition! 💪
🤎| #SurreyCricket
Surrey's Danni Wyatt-Hodge is on fire in this year's WBBL! The right-handed batter has scored 416 runs across nine innings, averaging 52, and is currently the leading run scorer of the competition! 💪
🤎| #SurreyCricket
December 1, 2025 at 10:50 AM
DWH is on fire! 🔥
Surrey's Danni Wyatt-Hodge is on fire in this year's WBBL! The right-handed batter has scored 416 runs across nine innings, averaging 52, and is currently the leading run scorer of the competition! 💪
🤎| #SurreyCricket
Surrey's Danni Wyatt-Hodge is on fire in this year's WBBL! The right-handed batter has scored 416 runs across nine innings, averaging 52, and is currently the leading run scorer of the competition! 💪
🤎| #SurreyCricket
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Captain Farhan Ahmed top-scored with 54 but England U19 fell to a series defeat against West Indies in the sixth Youth ODI in Grenada.
Read more 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/qkxgrnuqoc
#OutlawsOverseas
Read more 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/qkxgrnuqoc
#OutlawsOverseas
December 1, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Captain Farhan Ahmed top-scored with 54 but England U19 fell to a series defeat against West Indies in the sixth Youth ODI in Grenada.
Read more 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/qkxgrnuqoc
#OutlawsOverseas
Read more 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/qkxgrnuqoc
#OutlawsOverseas
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After 22 years of loyal service to Gloucestershire, Second XI and Batting Coach Owen Dawkins has been named Scotland Men’s Head Coach! 🏴
Thank you and good luck, Owen! 🙏
Read more ➡️ gloscricket.co.uk/news/owen-dawkins-named-head-coach-of-scotland-men/
#BecomeGlorious
Thank you and good luck, Owen! 🙏
Read more ➡️ gloscricket.co.uk/news/owen-dawkins-named-head-coach-of-scotland-men/
#BecomeGlorious
December 1, 2025 at 10:32 AM
After 22 years of loyal service to Gloucestershire, Second XI and Batting Coach Owen Dawkins has been named Scotland Men’s Head Coach! 🏴
Thank you and good luck, Owen! 🙏
Read more ➡️ gloscricket.co.uk/news/owen-dawkins-named-head-coach-of-scotland-men/
#BecomeGlorious
Thank you and good luck, Owen! 🙏
Read more ➡️ gloscricket.co.uk/news/owen-dawkins-named-head-coach-of-scotland-men/
#BecomeGlorious
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Much earlier than this, see Dafydd Johnston, Galar y Beirdd / Poets' Grief on elegies by medieval Welsh poets for their children
December 1, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Much earlier than this, see Dafydd Johnston, Galar y Beirdd / Poets' Grief on elegies by medieval Welsh poets for their children
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That’s a wrap for the first-half of our 2025/26 programme.
Massive thanks to @jarrodkimber.bsky.social, @huwzat.bsky.social, @rwhitehead2.bsky.social & @cricketknow.bsky.social for three brilliant and insightful talks. Many thanks also to Horsford CC for hosting us. See in Feb 2026 for @theanalyst 👍
Massive thanks to @jarrodkimber.bsky.social, @huwzat.bsky.social, @rwhitehead2.bsky.social & @cricketknow.bsky.social for three brilliant and insightful talks. Many thanks also to Horsford CC for hosting us. See in Feb 2026 for @theanalyst 👍
November 30, 2025 at 8:34 PM
That’s a wrap for the first-half of our 2025/26 programme.
Massive thanks to @jarrodkimber.bsky.social, @huwzat.bsky.social, @rwhitehead2.bsky.social & @cricketknow.bsky.social for three brilliant and insightful talks. Many thanks also to Horsford CC for hosting us. See in Feb 2026 for @theanalyst 👍
Massive thanks to @jarrodkimber.bsky.social, @huwzat.bsky.social, @rwhitehead2.bsky.social & @cricketknow.bsky.social for three brilliant and insightful talks. Many thanks also to Horsford CC for hosting us. See in Feb 2026 for @theanalyst 👍
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Episode 47: Overreaction Time is available now! Quick turnaround so we can all overreact to the relays and get back together on Tuesday for the Women’s Individual.
#Biathlon overreactions! Psychology! Maths! And an octopus!
SkiShootRepeat.podbean.com or search your podcast provider
#Biathlon overreactions! Psychology! Maths! And an octopus!
SkiShootRepeat.podbean.com or search your podcast provider
Ski Shoot Repeat | Lizzie Boyle
A biathlon podcast hosted by Lizzie Boyle
SkiShootRepeat.podbean.com
November 30, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Episode 47: Overreaction Time is available now! Quick turnaround so we can all overreact to the relays and get back together on Tuesday for the Women’s Individual.
#Biathlon overreactions! Psychology! Maths! And an octopus!
SkiShootRepeat.podbean.com or search your podcast provider
#Biathlon overreactions! Psychology! Maths! And an octopus!
SkiShootRepeat.podbean.com or search your podcast provider
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Average Saturday night in Essex.
November 30, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Average Saturday night in Essex.
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A lovely knock of 92* from 21-year-old James Rew to see England Lions to victory today in Australia! 😎
#YouAreSomerset
#YouAreSomerset
November 30, 2025 at 6:53 PM
A lovely knock of 92* from 21-year-old James Rew to see England Lions to victory today in Australia! 😎
#YouAreSomerset
#YouAreSomerset
