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willowmatilde.bsky.social @willowmatilde.bsky.social · 17h

This field looks idyllic and peaceful now, but on this day 959 years ago, it was the site of a bloody battle that changed the course of history, and also permanently changed the English language.
Guess where?

A field with grass and pretty yellow flowers, where a huge battle took place over nine hundred years ago.

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willowmatilde.bsky.social @willowmatilde.bsky.social · 18h

You’re correct - she’s a girl 😁

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willowmatilde.bsky.social @willowmatilde.bsky.social · 1d

I second the recommendation for Craigmillar Castle.

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willowmatilde.bsky.social @willowmatilde.bsky.social · 1d

With the nights getting darker earlier, I’ve been nervous about walking such a dark, hard-to-see dog after work. I just picked up this reflective vest to help with that.
#DogsOfBlueSky

Black German Shepherd sitting by the side of the road, wearing a reflective vest..

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Graham Platner for Senate @grahamformaine.bsky.social · 2d

We have armed secret police kidnapping people off the street based on the color of their skin.

When we win: we will haul them before a Senate committee. The masks will come off. There will be consequences.

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Sam Vimes @samvimes6.bsky.social · 2d

Every single one of these ICE fuckers needs to end up back in the Prison Trump released them from once this is over.

LongTime🤓FirstTime👨‍💻 @longtimehistory.bsky.social · 4d

ICE secretly kidnap autistic boy during bathroom break—never notify parents.

Mother reported him missing a week ago—turns out ICE had him detained the whole time.

He was helping sell fruit and asked to go to the restroom—by the time she was done helping a customer he was gone.

Houston, Texas

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Tom Joscelyn @tomjoscelyn.bsky.social · 3d

“I spent three nights and three days in federal custody. During that time, I was never told what I was charged with, was not allowed to shower despite being covered in tear gas and pepper spray, had no phone call to my family, and no access to an attorney.” - George Retes, U.S. citizen and veteran.

I’m a US citizen and a veteran. ICE arrested me for no reason.

Jailed for three days without an explanation or ability to notify anyone, George Retes argues the only path to healing starts with the government taking accountability for its actions.

newsletter.ofthebrave.org

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willowmatilde.bsky.social @willowmatilde.bsky.social · 4d

All best wishes for this new chapter of your life!

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willowmatilde.bsky.social @willowmatilde.bsky.social · 5d

Sam and Anna, from 2010 - much loved and sorely missed.
#DogsOfBlueSky
#ThrowbackThursday

Mixed-breed dog lying down in the background, and a German Shepherd closer up, both looking to the left.

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willowmatilde.bsky.social @willowmatilde.bsky.social · 6d

Reporting for duty

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willowmatilde.bsky.social @willowmatilde.bsky.social · 7d

"Lord Elgin raised the alarm and chased them off, and in their haste they dropped a bunch of marble statues. It was decided to house these statues in the British Museum for safekeeping."

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willowmatilde.bsky.social @willowmatilde.bsky.social · 7d

"Here on Calton Hill we have what's left of the original Parthenon. Unfortunately, in 1801 a group of drunk Athenian students attempted to dismantle it stone by stone as part of a prank, and reassemble it back home. Before they were able to finish it, they were caught in the act by Lord Elgin."

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willowmatilde.bsky.social @willowmatilde.bsky.social · 7d

“Most people are unaware that the first ever movie of the genre that came to be known as ’Western’ was filmed here in Morningside. In fact, there are people alive today who will swear that they’ve seen remnants of the original set.”

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Esther Schindler @estherschindler.bsky.social · 8d

I just saw someone use the abbreviation “AI;DR” and I’ll be laughing for a while.

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willowmatilde.bsky.social @willowmatilde.bsky.social · 9d

Willow Matilde sits back and waits for the full moon to transform her into a werewolf.

Eventually she gave up and went inside.
#DogsOfBlueSky

Black German Shepherd sitting in a field with the full moon behind her.

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MS Kohut @mskohut.bsky.social · 10d

If you detain a small child with zip ties, you are subhuman. Your soul is lost and you will die alone.

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willowmatilde.bsky.social @willowmatilde.bsky.social · 10d

Good timing - I’m growing poblanos in the garden and I was just wondering how to use them 😁

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willowmatilde.bsky.social @willowmatilde.bsky.social · 12d

For #ThrowbackThursday, here's two-month-old Baby Willow hanging out with her late brother Bud.
#DogsOfBlueSky

Two-month-old Black German Shepherd puppy on the sofa beside fourteen-year-old shepherd-husky mix.

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willowmatilde.bsky.social @willowmatilde.bsky.social · 13d

Willow consents to pose impatiently for a photo before continuing with her exploration.
#DogsOfBlueSky

Black German Shepherd sitting in a path through the forest.

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willowmatilde.bsky.social @willowmatilde.bsky.social · 14d

Grand piano on the Royal Yacht Britannia, #Edinburgh. I wonder if they keep it tuned? They wouldn't let me try it out.

A grand piano with the lid propped open, ready to be played!

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willowmatilde.bsky.social @willowmatilde.bsky.social · 16d

A timely warning from someone who knows:

RAOK @evolvingempathy.bsky.social · 17d

A message and a Lesson from Norway 🇳🇴 💙💙

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willowmatilde.bsky.social @willowmatilde.bsky.social · 16d

Willow reminds all her Canadian friends to keep the joints of their front legs up!
#DogsOfBlueSky
#ElbowsUp

Black German Shepherd sitting proudly in front of the Centennial Flame in the grounds of the Canadian Parliament Buildings, which can be seen behind her.

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willowmatilde.bsky.social @willowmatilde.bsky.social · 17d

Perfec comeback 😆

willowmatilde.bsky.social @willowmatilde.bsky.social · 17d

Willow goes hiking with her pal Monte.
#DogsOfBlueSky

Black German Shepherd and Golden Retriever exploring in the woods.

Black German Shepherd and Golden Retriever go exploring in the woods.

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willowmatilde.bsky.social @willowmatilde.bsky.social · 17d

I dub thee “Macaron”.

Short for “Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownie Macaron”.