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πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Gardener, cook, scribbler and god-botherer. Author of the Polly Deacon mysteries.

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Thanks. That was a fascinating article.

11.03.2026 12:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ig Nobels to move awards to Europe due to concern over US travel visas Scientific awards – which honor research that makes people laugh and then think – to move away from β€˜unsafe’ US

The Ig Nobel awards (for science that makes you laugh and think at the same time) have traditionally been given in the US but this year they are moving because of concerns about safety of winners and journalists from Trumps regime

10.03.2026 08:14 πŸ‘ 227 πŸ” 93 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 13
Lucy, a long haired dachshund, keeps watch at the window. Very intensely.

Lucy, a long haired dachshund, keeps watch at the window. Very intensely.

Lucy is also on watch. For intruders. She wants Stevie to know the Canadian border is covered.

09.03.2026 20:54 πŸ‘ 40 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Tremendous.

09.03.2026 20:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Ah. I am the same. We will not be put.

09.03.2026 17:22 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

What the heck is β€œreportedly killed”???

09.03.2026 11:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Lad is wearing a tie for this adventure. ❀️

09.03.2026 10:44 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

His hands are a bit weird. But the carpet is gorgeous.

08.03.2026 19:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

That’s very likely. He’s rotting.

08.03.2026 14:31 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks. That really needed to be said.

08.03.2026 00:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I heard that. Thought β€œHuh. Bluesky mentioned on a CBC program”. Then, β€œHey - that’s my thing I do. Kewel.” So, thanks. Felt sort of in-crowd-y for a moment.

08.03.2026 00:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I will haf de one wif cream onnit.

07.03.2026 20:56 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I blocked the last person who reposted this, actually.

07.03.2026 20:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

O such nomness.

07.03.2026 13:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

You mayn’t have a nice day, darling, until you’ve finished all your nasty ones.

07.03.2026 12:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Oooh! Where’s the sale?

07.03.2026 11:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Might be good to get a backup.

06.03.2026 22:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

What a nasty little packet she is, to be sure.

06.03.2026 22:03 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We just had cashew chicken and coconut rice from the angry Thai guy. Excellent meal.

06.03.2026 22:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

🎡deedle do do, wash lobster!🎡

06.03.2026 22:00 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I think if the EU gets involved, we’re cooked. Your friend might like to take on staff.

06.03.2026 21:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I have a recipe. They’re awfully good homemade.

06.03.2026 20:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I can go to bed happy tonight.

06.03.2026 20:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

No longer legal? Or the glasses melted.

06.03.2026 19:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

You have 11% beer???

06.03.2026 19:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

His little pupils actually dilate. 😁

06.03.2026 15:18 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

If they had them in adult sizes, I’d buy them.

06.03.2026 14:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

That’s a splendid idea. Doodlepants.

06.03.2026 14:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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How a US Invasion of Canada Would Really Unfoldβ€”And How We Fight Back | The Walrus American aggression is no longer theoretical

This is well worth reading and sharing, o people. thewalrus.ca/how-a-us-inv...

06.03.2026 13:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Ooh, yes. Broderie anglais dress and sweet lemon cardy. What could possibly go wrong?

06.03.2026 10:46 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0