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Literary translator, writer, amateur cartoonist and photographer, Qi Gong practitioner. Blog on scribedoll.com *No offence intended – will block followers I or one of my contacts don't personally know*
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Venice in the 18th century. A charismatic, mercurial violinist with flaming red hair becomes the musical director of the Ospedale della Pietà where he teaches talented orphan girls & composes his majestic music. We all know Vivaldi; it is time we learn another name #TheInstrumentalist #VeniceBooks

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Pass it on. #StandWithUkraine

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Today proved that if Trump is unable to fulfill his duties JD Vance is more than capable of being the most ginormous asshole in the world

submitted 5 days ago • 25 comments

If this were play’d upon a stage now, I could condemn it as an improbable fiction.

submitted 5 days ago • 11 comments

It was already flagged up back in 1959! www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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This is heartbreaking. Do read to the end. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

submitted 6 days ago • 7 comments

A fund good night to the glorious, the brilliant Jennifer Johnston. An exceptional writer and novelist, and a wonderful human being.

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#OTD 1473 Nicolas Copernicus was born.He made his 1st astronomical observations in 1497 & in 1501 became an Augustinian canon.In 1543 he published the heliocentric theory.Little opposition at the time, it was a textbook at universities.Only in 1616 was it listed as a Forbidden Book bc of Galileo.

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I feel seen. 💙📚

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History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes…

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This is a “Reindeer Cyclone”. A swirling mass of threatened reindeer stampeding in a circle making it impossible to target an individual. The weakest and fawns are in the middle..

submitted 21 days ago • 32 comments

Your periodic reminder that these people think of women as disposable objects.

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Two spaces left on my #writingretreat of 8-14 June in the Swiss Alps! To learn more, see valeriavescina.com/teaching/wri... #Writing #WritingCommunity #WritingRetreats #writingcourses

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I'm not sure what I object to most here... The whole way of thinking seems so unhealthy... www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...

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Welcome back to Dickensian England: www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

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Trump declared on Truth Social, “I will soon be announcing a new roster of ballerinas, with an amazing principal ballerina, DONALD J. TRUMP.”

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Literary translator friends: Which US organization would you recommend I join, which has a good legal department (something like the UK Society of Authors) that can bat for you? I understand ALTA don't offer this kind of service.

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Time new cover. How I’d love to see Trump’s head exploding.

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submitted 27 days ago • 1 comment

@tinakover.bsky.social Tina, will this be recorded? I'd love to watch it only I have another commitment at the same time. www.durham.ac.uk/visit-us/ope...

submitted 27 days ago • 1 comment

Translator pals, don't miss this talk next week with the amazing @tinakover.bsky.social ! #xl8 🌐 www.durham.ac.uk/visit-us/ope...

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Lewis is right. I have been dismayed by how little coverage Musk’s adventure has garnered in British press. Is there a better story than world’s richest man and his gang of 20 something interns take control of world’s largest country’s computer systems?

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Oh Canada! Cartoon by Bruce MacKinnon

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Join French illustrator, Sandrine Kao on Feb 14 as she leads a special love themed draw along session, part of our French Week celebrations. Learn how to draw Sandrine’s kawaii characters which is are deeply influenced by Asian culture. Event is free for all - societyofauthors.org/event/french...

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www.lemonde.fr/internationa...

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Tree lovers, please make sure you plant native trees... www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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I wonder how long the Canadian embassy in DC will have these slogans on display.

submitted 30 days ago • 9 comments

Today, join the Lunar New Year celebrations to mark the Year of the Snake on Trafalgar Square and in Chinatown 🏮 The parade starts at 10am, with the Lions’ Eyes-Dotting Ceremony, activities and performances from midday in Trafalgar Square.

submitted 31 days ago • 1 comment

. @leiataillefur.bsky.social @valeriavescina.bsky.social Utterly delighting in this series of online seminars. My brain feels SO happy, SO satisfied every Monday. I wish my day job allowed me more free time.

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