2dot
@2dot.bsky.social
Interested in neurodiversity, photography, nature, sci-fi, chocolate, books - not necessarily in that order!
Probably the most consistently intriguing/enjoyable item in my Bluesky feed:
I’m on my nonsense again. This week’s Six Things:
– a short film about wind
– Hotel Where?
– A Word a Day
– COW TOOLS
– The joy of The Ladykillers
– HORSES
open.substack.com/pub/levparik...
– a short film about wind
– Hotel Where?
– A Word a Day
– COW TOOLS
– The joy of The Ladykillers
– HORSES
open.substack.com/pub/levparik...
Six Things, Volume 144
Wind | Hotel Where? | Word A Day | Cow Tools | Ladykillers | Horses
open.substack.com
January 25, 2026 at 10:51 PM
Probably the most consistently intriguing/enjoyable item in my Bluesky feed:
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January 25, 2026 at 4:55 PM
First egg laid!
Need a distraction? The Big Bear Valley eagles have just laid their first egg of the season.
Big Bear Bald Eagle Live Nest - Cam 1
YouTube video by FOBBV CAM
www.youtube.com
January 24, 2026 at 9:55 PM
First egg laid!
This blog has interesting links onwards for anyone who wants to learn more about Art Nouveau (new destinations unlocked for future holidays!)
23/1/26
Here's the Art Nouveau staircase and landing in the ‘Hotel’ Tassel, a townhouse in Brussels designed by architect Victor Horta in 1893 stylebyemilyhenderson.com/blog/art-nou...
Here's the Art Nouveau staircase and landing in the ‘Hotel’ Tassel, a townhouse in Brussels designed by architect Victor Horta in 1893 stylebyemilyhenderson.com/blog/art-nou...
January 23, 2026 at 10:23 AM
This blog has interesting links onwards for anyone who wants to learn more about Art Nouveau (new destinations unlocked for future holidays!)
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here makes it easier to share ;)
January 16, 2026 at 4:29 PM
here makes it easier to share ;)
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Snowdrops I met one winter's day.
January 15, 2026 at 6:43 AM
Snowdrops I met one winter's day.
The everyday lives of these birds unfolding in a corner of your screen (sound on!) is very calming
If you need a break from things, the eagles Jackie and Shadow, are in the nest building stage of prep.
1-10-2026 Shadow Delivers Fish Gift for Jackie…
YouTube video by FOBBV CAM
www.youtube.com
January 12, 2026 at 9:28 PM
The everyday lives of these birds unfolding in a corner of your screen (sound on!) is very calming
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In Dublin, on Fenian Street, there's a factory that makes child sex abuse material.
You can pay it money, as a subscription, and that's one of the services it offers. This doesn't happen by mistake or because you've tricked or hacked the system.
It’s a feature.
www.thegist.ie/the-gist-the...
You can pay it money, as a subscription, and that's one of the services it offers. This doesn't happen by mistake or because you've tricked or hacked the system.
It’s a feature.
www.thegist.ie/the-gist-the...
The Gist: The Abuse Factory
X, the child abuse imagery app, revealed our state has no red lines. This is the Gist.
www.thegist.ie
January 10, 2026 at 5:29 PM
In Dublin, on Fenian Street, there's a factory that makes child sex abuse material.
You can pay it money, as a subscription, and that's one of the services it offers. This doesn't happen by mistake or because you've tricked or hacked the system.
It’s a feature.
www.thegist.ie/the-gist-the...
You can pay it money, as a subscription, and that's one of the services it offers. This doesn't happen by mistake or because you've tricked or hacked the system.
It’s a feature.
www.thegist.ie/the-gist-the...
@in-otter-news.bsky.social Steve, are these your great-great- great etc grandparents?
St Cuthbert’s Church, Crayke, North #Yorkshire
“St Cuthbert” window (2020)
#HelenWhittaker
The detail shows the Tale of the Affectionate Sea Otters who were reputed to have warmed & dried Cuthbert's feet after a night of him meditating & praying whilst standing in the sea.
#StainedGlassSunday
“St Cuthbert” window (2020)
#HelenWhittaker
The detail shows the Tale of the Affectionate Sea Otters who were reputed to have warmed & dried Cuthbert's feet after a night of him meditating & praying whilst standing in the sea.
#StainedGlassSunday
January 11, 2026 at 11:18 AM
@in-otter-news.bsky.social Steve, are these your great-great- great etc grandparents?
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Tonight's fantastic murmuration - bonus shot - because it's just stunning....
#Nikon #photography #nature #UKbirds #birds #ukwildlife #ukbirding #wildlife #birdsinflight #murmuration #predators
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#Nikon #photography #nature #UKbirds #birds #ukwildlife #ukbirding #wildlife #birdsinflight #murmuration #predators
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December 28, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Tonight's fantastic murmuration - bonus shot - because it's just stunning....
#Nikon #photography #nature #UKbirds #birds #ukwildlife #ukbirding #wildlife #birdsinflight #murmuration #predators
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#Nikon #photography #nature #UKbirds #birds #ukwildlife #ukbirding #wildlife #birdsinflight #murmuration #predators
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Alone at Christmas? #joinin is always good.
December 23, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Alone at Christmas? #joinin is always good.
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In these challenging times someone might need one of them:
Childline: 0800 1111
Samaritans: 116 123
Domestic Violence Hotline: 0808 2000 247
Mind: 0300 123 3393
Age UK: 0800 169 6565
Alcoholics Anonymous : 0800 9177 650
Cruse Bereavement Care: 0808 808 1677
MH text support: 85258
Childline: 0800 1111
Samaritans: 116 123
Domestic Violence Hotline: 0808 2000 247
Mind: 0300 123 3393
Age UK: 0800 169 6565
Alcoholics Anonymous : 0800 9177 650
Cruse Bereavement Care: 0808 808 1677
MH text support: 85258
December 22, 2025 at 12:08 AM
In these challenging times someone might need one of them:
Childline: 0800 1111
Samaritans: 116 123
Domestic Violence Hotline: 0808 2000 247
Mind: 0300 123 3393
Age UK: 0800 169 6565
Alcoholics Anonymous : 0800 9177 650
Cruse Bereavement Care: 0808 808 1677
MH text support: 85258
Childline: 0800 1111
Samaritans: 116 123
Domestic Violence Hotline: 0808 2000 247
Mind: 0300 123 3393
Age UK: 0800 169 6565
Alcoholics Anonymous : 0800 9177 650
Cruse Bereavement Care: 0808 808 1677
MH text support: 85258
How festive!
It's time! Behold the Christmas hedgehog! From Verdun, Bibl. mun., ms. 0107, f. 008. Our thanks as always to @etreharne.bsky.social who found her.
December 22, 2025 at 8:46 PM
How festive!
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I’ll be listing a last minute collection of necklaces made using Victorian & Edwardian lockets, an acorn chatelaine thimble holder, charms & writing slope/tea caddy keys in my Etsy shop 8.30 this evening. Pieces will be sent special delivery tomorrow within UK if the item is a 🎄gift 🗝️
Pls repost, ty
Pls repost, ty
December 22, 2025 at 12:25 PM
I’ll be listing a last minute collection of necklaces made using Victorian & Edwardian lockets, an acorn chatelaine thimble holder, charms & writing slope/tea caddy keys in my Etsy shop 8.30 this evening. Pieces will be sent special delivery tomorrow within UK if the item is a 🎄gift 🗝️
Pls repost, ty
Pls repost, ty
My eyes!
I've never lived so close to a What Are We Even Doing Here real estate listing, and I am here, gifting you this experience, make sure to open the pictures
www.redfin.com/MI/Ann-Arbor...
www.redfin.com/MI/Ann-Arbor...
414 S Main St #10, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 - 3 beds/3.5 baths
(SW Michigan MLS) For Sale: 3 beds, 3.5 baths ∙ 5000 sq. ft. ∙ 414 S Main St #10, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 ∙ $7,000,000 ∙ MLS# 25062388 ∙ This Downtown Ann Arbor penthouse stands among the finest residence...
www.redfin.com
December 20, 2025 at 8:04 PM
My eyes!
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There are still a few spaces left on my botanical (10) & bird illustration (24) & mental health w'shops in January
I'll teach you how to draw🌿🌱 or🐦⬛👇
AND how creative activity alters brain biochemistry to improve mental health
I'm an molecular cell biologist & illustrator:
workshops.emmamitchell.uk
I'll teach you how to draw🌿🌱 or🐦⬛👇
AND how creative activity alters brain biochemistry to improve mental health
I'm an molecular cell biologist & illustrator:
workshops.emmamitchell.uk
December 20, 2025 at 11:53 AM
There are still a few spaces left on my botanical (10) & bird illustration (24) & mental health w'shops in January
I'll teach you how to draw🌿🌱 or🐦⬛👇
AND how creative activity alters brain biochemistry to improve mental health
I'm an molecular cell biologist & illustrator:
workshops.emmamitchell.uk
I'll teach you how to draw🌿🌱 or🐦⬛👇
AND how creative activity alters brain biochemistry to improve mental health
I'm an molecular cell biologist & illustrator:
workshops.emmamitchell.uk
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Bagpuss mice nativity party 8: Everyone is here, let the Feast of the Baby Cheeses begin! (the mice may have misheard this bit)
December 22, 2024 at 4:10 PM
Bagpuss mice nativity party 8: Everyone is here, let the Feast of the Baby Cheeses begin! (the mice may have misheard this bit)
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Bagpuss mice nativity party 7: but never mind, here comes the Winter Hedgehog and the most important guest, the Seal of Approval.
December 22, 2024 at 4:03 PM
Bagpuss mice nativity party 7: but never mind, here comes the Winter Hedgehog and the most important guest, the Seal of Approval.
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Bagpuss mice nativity party 6: the king is worried that people will be unkind about his odd-looking camel
December 22, 2024 at 3:55 PM
Bagpuss mice nativity party 6: the king is worried that people will be unkind about his odd-looking camel
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Bagpuss mice nativity party 5: all their deerest friends are here
December 22, 2024 at 3:51 PM
Bagpuss mice nativity party 5: all their deerest friends are here
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You might recall my thread about the FT publishing a highly dubious piece of research analysis last year
bsky.app/profile/skeu...
Apropos which, @richardjmurphy.bsky.social's blog today is very worth reading
bsky.app/profile/skeu...
Apropos which, @richardjmurphy.bsky.social's blog today is very worth reading
The FT’s analysis of autism and ADHD prevalence is deeply worrying www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/12...
The FT’s analysis of autism and ADHD prevalence is deeply worrying
I have, for a while, thought that John Burn-Murdoch, who works for the Financial Times, is one of the best statistical journalists in the business. I had, in fact, grown accustomed to accepting his da...
www.taxresearch.org.uk
December 17, 2025 at 7:04 PM
You might recall my thread about the FT publishing a highly dubious piece of research analysis last year
bsky.app/profile/skeu...
Apropos which, @richardjmurphy.bsky.social's blog today is very worth reading
bsky.app/profile/skeu...
Apropos which, @richardjmurphy.bsky.social's blog today is very worth reading
Seems likely, I appear to be running out of mine
I keep saying fucks are like ova.
You're born with so many and then when they're gone they're gone.
You're born with so many and then when they're gone they're gone.
December 17, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Seems likely, I appear to be running out of mine
A lovely account of winter in a beautiful town. I loved my visit in the summer, and All Saints is a very interesting church.
December 16, 2025 at 1:09 PM
A lovely account of winter in a beautiful town. I loved my visit in the summer, and All Saints is a very interesting church.
I love the drama of the light in this, so well captured in b/w
December 15, 2025 at 6:11 PM
I love the drama of the light in this, so well captured in b/w