Natashawitch
@natashawitch.bsky.social
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Supernatural, Doctor Who, Rugby, F1, gardening, recipe attempting, avidly reading, owned by a cat with tortitude 🐈⬛
Supernatural, Doctor Who, Rugby, F1, gardening, recipe attempting, avidly reading, owned by a cat with tortitude 🐈⬛
#the52bookclub2026
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4th Read - 12th prompt = Genre Defining
This is Going To Hurt by Adam Kay
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Blisteringly honest, darkly comic, sincere, based on Kay's diary as he worked 97 hour weeks as an NHS junior doctor. Eye-opening jawdropping, painfully funny, deserves all the rewards it got
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4th Read - 12th prompt = Genre Defining
This is Going To Hurt by Adam Kay
🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟
Blisteringly honest, darkly comic, sincere, based on Kay's diary as he worked 97 hour weeks as an NHS junior doctor. Eye-opening jawdropping, painfully funny, deserves all the rewards it got
January 18, 2026 at 1:20 PM
#the52bookclub2026
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4th Read - 12th prompt = Genre Defining
This is Going To Hurt by Adam Kay
🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟
Blisteringly honest, darkly comic, sincere, based on Kay's diary as he worked 97 hour weeks as an NHS junior doctor. Eye-opening jawdropping, painfully funny, deserves all the rewards it got
📚💙💉
4th Read - 12th prompt = Genre Defining
This is Going To Hurt by Adam Kay
🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟
Blisteringly honest, darkly comic, sincere, based on Kay's diary as he worked 97 hour weeks as an NHS junior doctor. Eye-opening jawdropping, painfully funny, deserves all the rewards it got
#the52bookclub2026
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3rd Read - 48th Prompt = Related to the word 'Nemesis'
Arms of Nemesis by Steven Saylor
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Rome, warts & all, as Gordianus must find a murderer to save the lives of 100 slaves who will die if he doesn't. I saw the red herring coming, but a well plotted, enjoyable mystery.
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3rd Read - 48th Prompt = Related to the word 'Nemesis'
Arms of Nemesis by Steven Saylor
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Rome, warts & all, as Gordianus must find a murderer to save the lives of 100 slaves who will die if he doesn't. I saw the red herring coming, but a well plotted, enjoyable mystery.
January 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM
#the52bookclub2026
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3rd Read - 48th Prompt = Related to the word 'Nemesis'
Arms of Nemesis by Steven Saylor
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Rome, warts & all, as Gordianus must find a murderer to save the lives of 100 slaves who will die if he doesn't. I saw the red herring coming, but a well plotted, enjoyable mystery.
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3rd Read - 48th Prompt = Related to the word 'Nemesis'
Arms of Nemesis by Steven Saylor
🌟 🌟 🌟
Rome, warts & all, as Gordianus must find a murderer to save the lives of 100 slaves who will die if he doesn't. I saw the red herring coming, but a well plotted, enjoyable mystery.
#the52bookclub2026
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2nd Read - 44th Prompt = Literary Device: Personification
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
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Brilliant, clever, pacy, awe-inspiring Sci-Fi. Ryland is a really relatable genius, the only hope for the survival of billions. A ripping read, full of twists, turns & dilemmas.
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2nd Read - 44th Prompt = Literary Device: Personification
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
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Brilliant, clever, pacy, awe-inspiring Sci-Fi. Ryland is a really relatable genius, the only hope for the survival of billions. A ripping read, full of twists, turns & dilemmas.
January 9, 2026 at 1:07 PM
#the52bookclub2026
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2nd Read - 44th Prompt = Literary Device: Personification
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟
Brilliant, clever, pacy, awe-inspiring Sci-Fi. Ryland is a really relatable genius, the only hope for the survival of billions. A ripping read, full of twists, turns & dilemmas.
📚💙
2nd Read - 44th Prompt = Literary Device: Personification
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟
Brilliant, clever, pacy, awe-inspiring Sci-Fi. Ryland is a really relatable genius, the only hope for the survival of billions. A ripping read, full of twists, turns & dilemmas.
#the52bookclub #the52bookclub2026
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My 1st read for 1st prompt
In an ancient civilisation
Pompeii by Robert Harris
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Following the investigation of Aquarius of the aquaduct when the water becomes sulfurous & runs dry, we viscerally feel the awe & approaching doom as Vesuvius blows her top
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My 1st read for 1st prompt
In an ancient civilisation
Pompeii by Robert Harris
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Following the investigation of Aquarius of the aquaduct when the water becomes sulfurous & runs dry, we viscerally feel the awe & approaching doom as Vesuvius blows her top
January 6, 2026 at 7:37 PM
#the52bookclub #the52bookclub2026
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My 1st read for 1st prompt
In an ancient civilisation
Pompeii by Robert Harris
🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟
Following the investigation of Aquarius of the aquaduct when the water becomes sulfurous & runs dry, we viscerally feel the awe & approaching doom as Vesuvius blows her top
📚💙
My 1st read for 1st prompt
In an ancient civilisation
Pompeii by Robert Harris
🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟
Following the investigation of Aquarius of the aquaduct when the water becomes sulfurous & runs dry, we viscerally feel the awe & approaching doom as Vesuvius blows her top
This is amazing! When I studied #archaeology & celtic civilization in the 90s, it was speculated that any mythological cat references were late prehistory/early medieval based on domestic cats! But look! We had native wildcats! #IrishMyths #Cats #IrishHistory
Wildcat bones dating back over 5,500 years ago have been uncovered following an excavation at a cave in the Burren.
It’s the earliest directly dated wildcat ever found in Ireland.
jrnl.ie/6888134
It’s the earliest directly dated wildcat ever found in Ireland.
jrnl.ie/6888134
Wildcat bones dating back over 5,500 years ago uncovered during dig in the Burren
For the first time, archaeologists can say with certainty that European wildcats lived in prehistoric Ireland.
jrnl.ie
November 28, 2025 at 1:44 PM
This is amazing! When I studied #archaeology & celtic civilization in the 90s, it was speculated that any mythological cat references were late prehistory/early medieval based on domestic cats! But look! We had native wildcats! #IrishMyths #Cats #IrishHistory
The world is poorer this evening without Sr Stan.
If Pope Leo XIV is looking for a candidate for sainthood, here was a living saint who dedicated her life to the homeless.
If Pope Leo XIV is looking for a candidate for sainthood, here was a living saint who dedicated her life to the homeless.
President Michael D Higgins has led the tributes to Sr Stanislaus Kennedy, describing her as a "woman of immense courage and vision"
President leads tributes to 'fearless advocate' Sr Stan
President Michael D Higgins has led the tributes to Sr Stanislaus Kennedy, describing her as a "woman of immense courage and vision".
www.rte.ie
November 3, 2025 at 6:36 PM
The world is poorer this evening without Sr Stan.
If Pope Leo XIV is looking for a candidate for sainthood, here was a living saint who dedicated her life to the homeless.
If Pope Leo XIV is looking for a candidate for sainthood, here was a living saint who dedicated her life to the homeless.
Happy Samhain. Have a spookily wonderful #Halloween and don't forget to leave a saucer of cream out for the Sidhe.
October 31, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Happy Samhain. Have a spookily wonderful #Halloween and don't forget to leave a saucer of cream out for the Sidhe.
Voted in the dark before 7.30am this morning on way to work. Thank goodness the clocks are going back this weekend and please goodness Catherine Connolly will be elected by then #aras25
October 24, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Voted in the dark before 7.30am this morning on way to work. Thank goodness the clocks are going back this weekend and please goodness Catherine Connolly will be elected by then #aras25
Heather Humphries is making me want to punch the telly. Turning off for the sake of my blood pressure. #aras25 #primetime
October 21, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Heather Humphries is making me want to punch the telly. Turning off for the sake of my blood pressure. #aras25 #primetime
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Am only catching up now on the animal cruelty story about FG candidate for President, Heather Humphreys.
She sent a letter to the Dept of Agriculture, about a live legal case regarding ‘stomach churning’ animal cruelty, on behalf of the farmer involved. The case was then dropped.
She sent a letter to the Dept of Agriculture, about a live legal case regarding ‘stomach churning’ animal cruelty, on behalf of the farmer involved. The case was then dropped.
October 7, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Am only catching up now on the animal cruelty story about FG candidate for President, Heather Humphreys.
She sent a letter to the Dept of Agriculture, about a live legal case regarding ‘stomach churning’ animal cruelty, on behalf of the farmer involved. The case was then dropped.
She sent a letter to the Dept of Agriculture, about a live legal case regarding ‘stomach churning’ animal cruelty, on behalf of the farmer involved. The case was then dropped.
Reasons to replace your broken microwave
1: #tortitude
2: Gift of #CatBox
3: #Cat happiness
4: #Feline tribute
. . . somewhere around 100: Cooking things
1: #tortitude
2: Gift of #CatBox
3: #Cat happiness
4: #Feline tribute
. . . somewhere around 100: Cooking things
August 29, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Reasons to replace your broken microwave
1: #tortitude
2: Gift of #CatBox
3: #Cat happiness
4: #Feline tribute
. . . somewhere around 100: Cooking things
1: #tortitude
2: Gift of #CatBox
3: #Cat happiness
4: #Feline tribute
. . . somewhere around 100: Cooking things
Fab performance from #Ireland.
Had to watch on catch up because I was at work, but delighted to have seen such great play and six gorgeous tries. #COYGIG #Rugby #WorldCup
Had to watch on catch up because I was at work, but delighted to have seen such great play and six gorgeous tries. #COYGIG #Rugby #WorldCup
Rugby World Cup: Ireland open campaign with bonus-point win over Japan
Rugby World Cup: Ireland open campaign with bonus-point win over Japan
A faltering lineout and high error count in the second half will keep team focused on improvement
www.irishtimes.com
August 24, 2025 at 3:40 PM
July 12, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Fascinating research of our ancient human ancestors/relatives
June 19, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Fascinating research of our ancient human ancestors/relatives
Absolutely fantastic episode. So interesting and relevant. I can't wait for part2!
Seriously though, what's the deal with raw milk? Why is everyone talking about it? Join us for part 1 of our two part series where we, too, talk about it. This week we dive into what the world looked like before pasteurization, how it came to be, and the growth of the anti-pasteurization movement.
May 4, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Absolutely fantastic episode. So interesting and relevant. I can't wait for part2!
Great match today.
Class performance from a developing strengthening Irish side. Two tries while down to 14 players and some lovely rugby.
#W6N #IrishRugby
Class performance from a developing strengthening Irish side. Two tries while down to 14 players and some lovely rugby.
#W6N #IrishRugby
April 20, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Great match today.
Class performance from a developing strengthening Irish side. Two tries while down to 14 players and some lovely rugby.
#W6N #IrishRugby
Class performance from a developing strengthening Irish side. Two tries while down to 14 players and some lovely rugby.
#W6N #IrishRugby
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1... Fascinating. (Though I'd have fierce trouble bringing my cat to a well, she won't even come downstairs when I want her to)
#Sidhe #Folklore #Ireland
#Sidhe #Folklore #Ireland
'I would never touch a Fairy Fort'
Historian Jo Kerrigan tells Oliver how the mystery and folklore of Fairy Forts is still very much alive all around the island - roads curve around them, farmers won’t plough over them or cut the trees...
www.rte.ie
April 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1... Fascinating. (Though I'd have fierce trouble bringing my cat to a well, she won't even come downstairs when I want her to)
#Sidhe #Folklore #Ireland
#Sidhe #Folklore #Ireland
Caught up on #F1 quali for the #JapaneseGP
Stunning lap from Max Verstappen! Wow!
Also Jacques Villeneuve's commentary for #SkySports was interesting and informative. Hopefully #SkySportsF1 will have him again this year.
Stunning lap from Max Verstappen! Wow!
Also Jacques Villeneuve's commentary for #SkySports was interesting and informative. Hopefully #SkySportsF1 will have him again this year.
April 5, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Caught up on #F1 quali for the #JapaneseGP
Stunning lap from Max Verstappen! Wow!
Also Jacques Villeneuve's commentary for #SkySports was interesting and informative. Hopefully #SkySportsF1 will have him again this year.
Stunning lap from Max Verstappen! Wow!
Also Jacques Villeneuve's commentary for #SkySports was interesting and informative. Hopefully #SkySportsF1 will have him again this year.
bbc.com/news/article... #RIPValKilmer I loved him in movies from the first time I saw him in Top Secret!
Val Kilmer obituary: A difficult man but a brilliant actor
An often underrated actor, Val Kilmer had extraordinary range.
bbc.com
April 2, 2025 at 6:27 AM
bbc.com/news/article... #RIPValKilmer I loved him in movies from the first time I saw him in Top Secret!
Just home after a fab few days in Venice & #Treviso
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Treviso was a joy, relaxed walkable; canals, churches, piazzas, town walls, tiramisu (delicious at Camelia Bakery), Veneto spritzs & friendly people who helped with my smattering of Italian.
+ Yes, you can feel seasick on a Venetian gondola 🫢😄
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Treviso was a joy, relaxed walkable; canals, churches, piazzas, town walls, tiramisu (delicious at Camelia Bakery), Veneto spritzs & friendly people who helped with my smattering of Italian.
+ Yes, you can feel seasick on a Venetian gondola 🫢😄
March 29, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Just home after a fab few days in Venice & #Treviso
✈️🗺
Treviso was a joy, relaxed walkable; canals, churches, piazzas, town walls, tiramisu (delicious at Camelia Bakery), Veneto spritzs & friendly people who helped with my smattering of Italian.
+ Yes, you can feel seasick on a Venetian gondola 🫢😄
✈️🗺
Treviso was a joy, relaxed walkable; canals, churches, piazzas, town walls, tiramisu (delicious at Camelia Bakery), Veneto spritzs & friendly people who helped with my smattering of Italian.
+ Yes, you can feel seasick on a Venetian gondola 🫢😄