Amanda van Mulligen
@amandavmulligen.bsky.social
Freelance writer & translator NL ➡EN. British born, living Dutch. Nep Achterhoeker. Mother of 3 boys. HSP. WatfordFC 🐝. Long Covid. Springsteen fan.
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Perhaps it’s time to stop accepting into politics people who are “quite dodgy but useful” and accept that a good character is actually quite important if you’re a public servant?
February 4, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Perhaps it’s time to stop accepting into politics people who are “quite dodgy but useful” and accept that a good character is actually quite important if you’re a public servant?
There’s a queue for the window. I think my Britishness is rubbing off on the cat….
February 5, 2026 at 11:54 AM
There’s a queue for the window. I think my Britishness is rubbing off on the cat….
A timely reminder if anyone’s TBR pile is dwindling……
You should never let your TBR pile fully deplete before buying more books.
That’s like waiting until your kitchen is empty to go to the supermarket. - Michael
That’s like waiting until your kitchen is empty to go to the supermarket. - Michael
February 5, 2026 at 8:36 AM
A timely reminder if anyone’s TBR pile is dwindling……
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Do they understand how mad they sound? As if anyone has ever decided to cross the Channel in a small boat because, if they make it, they might get to take a free taxi to a doctor's appointment?
"Pull factors" on steroids.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
"Pull factors" on steroids.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
February 5, 2026 at 7:01 AM
Do they understand how mad they sound? As if anyone has ever decided to cross the Channel in a small boat because, if they make it, they might get to take a free taxi to a doctor's appointment?
"Pull factors" on steroids.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
"Pull factors" on steroids.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Together and US in the same sentence?
Good news: Europe, Japan, and the US will work with others on collective resilience through a plurilateral trade initiative on critical minerals.
Together, we will build strong and diversified supply chains to secure the materials needed to power our economies.
Together, we will build strong and diversified supply chains to secure the materials needed to power our economies.
February 5, 2026 at 7:29 AM
Together and US in the same sentence?
It will never not be annoying that my child is on the brink of leaving for secondary school only to get a msg that the first lesson has been canceled.
February 5, 2026 at 7:28 AM
It will never not be annoying that my child is on the brink of leaving for secondary school only to get a msg that the first lesson has been canceled.
Someone has found the sun!
February 4, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Someone has found the sun!
Icing on the cake: his family had traveled from Wigan to watch his debut. 💛
Mfuni On Debut: “I Loved Every Second#WatfordFCrdFC💛❤️🖤
Mfuni On Debut: “I Loved Every Second”
https://www.watfordfc.com/news/2026/february/04/mfuni-hull-reaction/
www.watfordfc.com
February 4, 2026 at 8:17 AM
Icing on the cake: his family had traveled from Wigan to watch his debut. 💛
Still watching the football and, dare I say, it’s actually been entertaining. We have a baller on our hands with Mfuni!
Despite everything am skipping Klem/The Blood Pact this evening to tune in and watch the ‘Orns in Hull. I may regret it. And I may end up watching a little of both. #WatfordFC
February 3, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Still watching the football and, dare I say, it’s actually been entertaining. We have a baller on our hands with Mfuni!
Despite everything am skipping Klem/The Blood Pact this evening to tune in and watch the ‘Orns in Hull. I may regret it. And I may end up watching a little of both. #WatfordFC
February 3, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Despite everything am skipping Klem/The Blood Pact this evening to tune in and watch the ‘Orns in Hull. I may regret it. And I may end up watching a little of both. #WatfordFC
So many of the audio books I try to listen to using the Online Bibliotheek don’t work. Just get an error message. Anyone any idea why?
February 3, 2026 at 9:29 AM
So many of the audio books I try to listen to using the Online Bibliotheek don’t work. Just get an error message. Anyone any idea why?
The perfect loaf. Our little rescue cat is really starting to feel at home. Months of patience paying off.
February 2, 2026 at 9:08 PM
The perfect loaf. Our little rescue cat is really starting to feel at home. Months of patience paying off.
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I’m working on a story for @thesicktimes.org about things people with Long Covid and other energy-limiting illnesses (as well as their caregivers) can do to protect themselves and their communities from ICE. I’d love to speak with any of the following:
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February 2, 2026 at 6:20 PM
I’m working on a story for @thesicktimes.org about things people with Long Covid and other energy-limiting illnesses (as well as their caregivers) can do to protect themselves and their communities from ICE. I’d love to speak with any of the following:
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Genuinely laughing at the thought of this.
Feel like the only highlight we’ll have for the rest of the season is listening to Derek Payne attempt to pronounce ‘Goglichidze’. #WatfordFC
February 2, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Genuinely laughing at the thought of this.
Studied in Toulouse for a year as part of my degree. It’s a while ago now so it would be lovely to go back and rediscover the city so many years later.
Toulouse is a city in southern France that’s absolutely worth visiting. I particularly love its colourful streets and beautiful riverside setting, and there’s a lively culinary scene as well. Check out my Toulouse guide: velvetescape.com/things-to-se...
#Toulouse #France #travel #traveladdicts
#Toulouse #France #travel #traveladdicts
Exploring Toulouse, the 'Pink City' of France
Toulouse, the 'Pink City' of southern France is a delight to visit. Here are the top things to see in Toulouse on a self-guided walking tour.
velvetescape.com
February 2, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Studied in Toulouse for a year as part of my degree. It’s a while ago now so it would be lovely to go back and rediscover the city so many years later.
Confronting clear up of home office. Blog and writing goal setting and results. Stopped abruptly Feb 2020. Covid hit, followed by #longcovid. Since then goal setting has mostly involved getting through days being able to keep the bare minimum of daily life running.
February 2, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Confronting clear up of home office. Blog and writing goal setting and results. Stopped abruptly Feb 2020. Covid hit, followed by #longcovid. Since then goal setting has mostly involved getting through days being able to keep the bare minimum of daily life running.
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Kyiv update
People made 10 cauldrons of mulled wine and kept warm dancing with their neighbors
Ukrainians are unbreakable
Always remember this
Stand with Ukraine ❤️🇺🇦❤️
People made 10 cauldrons of mulled wine and kept warm dancing with their neighbors
Ukrainians are unbreakable
Always remember this
Stand with Ukraine ❤️🇺🇦❤️
February 1, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Kyiv update
People made 10 cauldrons of mulled wine and kept warm dancing with their neighbors
Ukrainians are unbreakable
Always remember this
Stand with Ukraine ❤️🇺🇦❤️
People made 10 cauldrons of mulled wine and kept warm dancing with their neighbors
Ukrainians are unbreakable
Always remember this
Stand with Ukraine ❤️🇺🇦❤️
Oh Dortmund! 😣 Good job there’s another half.
February 1, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Oh Dortmund! 😣 Good job there’s another half.
Pimmie is not moved by football at all.
February 1, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Pimmie is not moved by football at all.
Apparently they weren’t watching the match yesterday.
February 1, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Apparently they weren’t watching the match yesterday.
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In de week dat ASML een winst van 10 miljard bekendmaakt en ING een winst van 6 miljard haalt het nieuwe kabinet de miljarden bij… de mensen.
Column! Vandaag zonder betaalmuur www.groene.nl/artikel/opto...
Column! Vandaag zonder betaalmuur www.groene.nl/artikel/opto...
De economische keuzes van het nieuwe kabinet zijn vooral goed voor het bedrijfsleven
Het regeerakkoord is een integrale vertaling van het rapport Wennink: zoveel mogelijk publiek geld richting bedrijven, en zoveel mogelijk regels voor bedrijven afschaffen.
www.groene.nl
January 31, 2026 at 9:21 AM
In de week dat ASML een winst van 10 miljard bekendmaakt en ING een winst van 6 miljard haalt het nieuwe kabinet de miljarden bij… de mensen.
Column! Vandaag zonder betaalmuur www.groene.nl/artikel/opto...
Column! Vandaag zonder betaalmuur www.groene.nl/artikel/opto...
The sun is shining on what is left of the snow. It’s a pleasant way to head into the weekend.
a picture of trees in the snow with the words here 's the sun
ALT: a picture of trees in the snow with the words here 's the sun
media.tenor.com
January 30, 2026 at 9:38 AM
The sun is shining on what is left of the snow. It’s a pleasant way to head into the weekend.