Vivian H
@vivianh.bsky.social
Non-binary single parent. Chronically exhausted. Never known to underthink anything. Approximately Anglican, Benedictine fanperson.
MsP is absolutely right. Also, I think Sophie is much better equipped mentally to pick herself up and carry on living a full life when the break-up deservedly happens.
November 30, 2025 at 11:41 AM
MsP is absolutely right. Also, I think Sophie is much better equipped mentally to pick herself up and carry on living a full life when the break-up deservedly happens.
Over-scented sets of toiletries guaranteed to bring dermatitis.
November 30, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Over-scented sets of toiletries guaranteed to bring dermatitis.
I love it too! It's what we have for breakfast on Christmas Day in this house.
November 30, 2025 at 11:29 AM
I love it too! It's what we have for breakfast on Christmas Day in this house.
I think one of the reasons why Mordor is so strong is because Sauron has a reasonable grasp of *logistics* (vast slave-worked fields away to the south, etc). And it's a hobbit who wonders about this. Well, it would never be an elf.
November 27, 2025 at 9:20 AM
I think one of the reasons why Mordor is so strong is because Sauron has a reasonable grasp of *logistics* (vast slave-worked fields away to the south, etc). And it's a hobbit who wonders about this. Well, it would never be an elf.
I am unconvinced by the drains of anywhere in Middle Earth outside the Shire, as you know... (more broadly, the agriculture and economy is overflowing with handwavium). But it's miles and miles better than the Potterverse.
November 27, 2025 at 9:13 AM
I am unconvinced by the drains of anywhere in Middle Earth outside the Shire, as you know... (more broadly, the agriculture and economy is overflowing with handwavium). But it's miles and miles better than the Potterverse.
Middle-aged bigot harassing a literal child. Such a good look.
November 26, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Middle-aged bigot harassing a literal child. Such a good look.
Georg Jensen, I think. And you've reminded me that I also need to find candles for the Advent wreath...
November 26, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Georg Jensen, I think. And you've reminded me that I also need to find candles for the Advent wreath...
Fever Tree soft drinks are ok, but they don't tend to come as a single serving for out and about.
November 25, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Fever Tree soft drinks are ok, but they don't tend to come as a single serving for out and about.
I used to be able to find proper San Pellegrino with sugar very occasionally (it was labelled "Original Italian") but not for ages. And I really really miss Orangina.
November 25, 2025 at 12:21 PM
I used to be able to find proper San Pellegrino with sugar very occasionally (it was labelled "Original Italian") but not for ages. And I really really miss Orangina.
It's made it impossible to buy soft drinks in this country for me - they all have sweeteners in, which do not play nicely with my migraines. I really enjoyed being able to drink things that weren't water or fruit juice while I was travelling this summer.
November 25, 2025 at 11:55 AM
It's made it impossible to buy soft drinks in this country for me - they all have sweeteners in, which do not play nicely with my migraines. I really enjoyed being able to drink things that weren't water or fruit juice while I was travelling this summer.
Me and my collection of 1920s embroidery manuals, just learning a new stitch every day, happy as can be...
November 24, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Me and my collection of 1920s embroidery manuals, just learning a new stitch every day, happy as can be...
If you're ever the right side of the Atlantic, I very much recommend visiting Boston's house (the Manor at Hemingford Grey). It is so exactly like the books, a really special place.
November 24, 2025 at 12:20 AM
If you're ever the right side of the Atlantic, I very much recommend visiting Boston's house (the Manor at Hemingford Grey). It is so exactly like the books, a really special place.
Reposted by Vivian H
What languages did the 35 hermits living in Jerusalem in 808 pray to God in? Charlemagne wanted to know, so he found out. (Mostly Greek and Syriac)
November 21, 2025 at 1:22 PM
What languages did the 35 hermits living in Jerusalem in 808 pray to God in? Charlemagne wanted to know, so he found out. (Mostly Greek and Syriac)
My first thought when I saw those posters was "Gosh, very late-Victorian"
November 21, 2025 at 9:14 AM
My first thought when I saw those posters was "Gosh, very late-Victorian"
And I do not think the working conditions of those who sew them would bear close examination either.
November 20, 2025 at 11:43 AM
And I do not think the working conditions of those who sew them would bear close examination either.
It has often been noted that why would anyone pretend to be trans for the purposes of sexual predation when they could just carry a squirty bottle and a J-cloth and become completely invisible...
November 20, 2025 at 11:34 AM
It has often been noted that why would anyone pretend to be trans for the purposes of sexual predation when they could just carry a squirty bottle and a J-cloth and become completely invisible...
I know that one! My pictures of it involve fog though (and some regrettable early 90s fashion choices, I was 14).
November 20, 2025 at 7:18 AM
I know that one! My pictures of it involve fog though (and some regrettable early 90s fashion choices, I was 14).
Norfolk Museums do very cheap tickets for Universal Credit. Being able to do 'frivolous' things like that has an enormous effect on mental health.
November 19, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Norfolk Museums do very cheap tickets for Universal Credit. Being able to do 'frivolous' things like that has an enormous effect on mental health.