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Alanna @seatosky.bsky.social · 1d

An hour later than I intended, but the car is packed and I'm fucking off into the woods for a few days. Be good.

Alanna @seatosky.bsky.social · 4d

Good morning! Today I am finishing Wendy, Darling by A.C. Wise, and I haven't decided what's next but as I am also generally in a novella mood these days, probably The Desert Talon by Karin Lowachee.

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Alanna @seatosky.bsky.social · 8d

I retract this statement

Alanna @seatosky.bsky.social · Mar 27

It's reassuring to know that even though everything else in my life is chaotic right now, I can still rely on the Jays to let me down

Alanna @seatosky.bsky.social · 8d

Toronto

Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 8d

What’s the word where you’re from that, when pronounced exactly as it looks, identifies a tourist immediately?

Alanna @seatosky.bsky.social · 12d

Wow. Must be nice to be able to afford food.

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Alanna @seatosky.bsky.social · 13d

I saw one of these a few months ago at a church on the Isle of Harris and had no idea there were more! They're kind of fascinating

Alanna @seatosky.bsky.social · 14d

This week I have:

1. Completed a craft with supplies I already owned.
2. Sat down and watched a recent movie start to finish.
3. Scheduled a proactive/preventative dental appointment.

Who am I and what have I done with myself?

Alanna @seatosky.bsky.social · 16d

Covid jab acquired. Now to nap in the sunshine while it's still warm enough to do so.

Alanna @seatosky.bsky.social · 17d

Happy birthday!

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Alanna @seatosky.bsky.social · 18d

Anyway, fuck Amazon.

Alanna @seatosky.bsky.social · 18d

I've mostly stopped reviewing things on GR for about a year now because I was putting pressure on myself, but today I decided I should at least go rate/review the self pub and small press books I've enjoyed and damn, GR seems to be even worse now. The interface is exactly the same, and yet.

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Alanna @seatosky.bsky.social · 18d

It may be autumn and the leaves are starting to change colour, but there's still time to enjoy the garden.

For your Sunday afternoon #bloomscrolling, a very cheerful daisy.

A dark pink Gerber daisy in full bloom. The petals are mostly dark pink, but white closest to the center

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Alanna @seatosky.bsky.social · 18d

Good morning! I am still rereading the Hobbit, but as I'm trying to read slowly for a read along, I'm also cracking open The First Thousand Trees by Premee Mohamed. I'm very excited about it!

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Alanna @seatosky.bsky.social · 20d

I had to crack open the prednisone this morning so now I feel like I could fight God.

Alanna @seatosky.bsky.social · 21d

My brain is so fogged in today I should probably just go back to bed and try again tomorrow.

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Alanna @seatosky.bsky.social · 23d

Twinkle twinkle little Eärendil

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Alanna @seatosky.bsky.social · 23d

Hot cross lembas

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Alanna @seatosky.bsky.social · 23d

30 minutes into my work day and I'm ready to walk into the sea.
Or get raptured I guess.

Alanna @seatosky.bsky.social · 23d

It is a beautiful mug but the weight and balance is just wrong and it doesn't feel right when I hold it.

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Alanna @seatosky.bsky.social · 24d

Ooh, I think this means there's a new Year of Blue story from Rachael Cupp awaiting me!

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Alanna @seatosky.bsky.social · 24d

I am a hardcover hater anyway but even if I wasn't the $40 price tags on new releases would make me into one.

Alanna @seatosky.bsky.social · 24d

It's the one with Tolkien's illustrations, though I have the Jemima Catlin one around here somewhere as well

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Alanna @seatosky.bsky.social · 24d

I've started a reread of The Hobbit. I was gifted a lovely illustrated version last year and this seems the right time to really savour it.

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Alanna @seatosky.bsky.social · 25d

A lovely surprise in the garden this morning: my strawberry plant is producing again!

A white hand holding up a strawberry on the plant

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Alanna @seatosky.bsky.social · 25d

Good morning! I'm nearing the end of Rosewater by Tade Thompson, which is great. I'm particularly enjoying the non linear structure.

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