robintriggs.bsky.social
Writer and editor of mostly SFF, refugee from The Other Place, striver of impossible strives (he/him/that hulking monstrosity)
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I would be prepared to cut slack for the time and culture he lived in if it weren't for the aforementioned horribleness and, yes, some deeper biases
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Not only was he a horrible, horrible man but his system sucks too. Even allowing for the stuff subsequently discovered (computers etc), just scan your way through the 300s sometime. I work in a library and it makes absolutely no sense
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I didn't get to where I am today by listening to things I recommend! Your word is enough for me, young man (I will listen when I can)
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I shall link it to my sister forthwith, thanks!
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Can you give a source for that? I am in no way casting doubt on you, reputable gent that you are, but I was discussing this over Christmas and I need ammunition!
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Sputnik? I mean, I've no idea how big Sputnik was, but there was a round bit and a lot of traily bits, right? Anyhoo, I'm thinking space. A very small moon? Or Oceanic - some kind of buoy?
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I'm not back yet either but, especially as I've found a moment to finally delete Twitter, it seems only fair to let you know I'm still alive, still lurking.
Best to you all; speak soon, I hope
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Big shout out for Duke Special! Saw him in the Rotterdam, Belfast, before his first album. Been following ever since
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Being helped on my way to nowhere by the best of Kirsty MacColl
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How are you? Hope all's wonderful in your world and all your projects are blossoming beneath your tender minstrations
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Also, I have a cold
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Sadly, all this parenting has come at a cost. I've not been able to write a #blog-post this week (well, I tried but it came out too depressing for publication). My sincere apologies. Next week, I promise
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Hope you're well and happy out there. The family has all gone out to try out the Small's new litter-pickers - her own Santa-vetted choice, don't blame me - so it's on with #edits
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And all the best to you and yours
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Right, my wife is home from her doings and I have to sit in the car with a napping toddler. So I will bid you adieu for now, mes amis. Have a wonderful rest of day and I'll catch you soon