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Brian Boyle
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oddthisday.bsky.social
So, happy 48th anniversary of That Lovely Diary Entry From Michael Palin
Sunday, November 13th Today, helped no doubt by the hard, bright freshness of a cool, sunny November morning, I have a feeling of completeness. The world makes sense this Sunday morning. Even the weather seems to be resting, peaceful and mel-lowed after the angry squalls of the last two days. There's a smell of beef and Yorkshire pudding and from where I write I can see the chimney letting out wisps of smoke from the fire in the sitting room. Yesterday I read through the novel so far and was greatly heartened. I saw much that worked and I also saw clearly what didn't work. I can see the way ahead and I can't wait to get going again tomorrow. I just feel very happy and very content at this moment. Nothing is expected of me today except to be here at home. I am perfectly well aware that around the borders of my life are problems, difficulties, painful decisions, even human tragedies demanding my involvement. I know I cannot live in a continual vacuum of happiness - but a day like today restores energies, tops up batteries, rebuilds whatever faith one has. Today there is nothing more I want than what I have.
November 13, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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richycraven.bsky.social
Deep within his cave, asleep atop a pile of money, tinsel and Lynx Africa sets, Noddy Holder stirs.
"Soon," he thinks.
November 1, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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mooseallain.bsky.social
Why won’t people talk about slow ghosts?

Because they’re the last taboo.
October 31, 2025 at 1:35 PM
brummagem.bsky.social
I like to quote Homer in wedding speeches.

What is a wedding? Webster's dictionary defines a wedding as 'the process of removing weeds from one's garden.'

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Homer defines a wedding
YouTube video by Panic Jeref
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October 22, 2025 at 5:45 PM
brummagem.bsky.social
Berkeley Mansions, Berkeley Square, London W.1
October 20, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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oddthisday.bsky.social
If the Predator’s going to land in the 1970s, I think he needs to face the ultimate foe
Predator Emu puppet
October 18, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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pantspants.bsky.social
October 16, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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simpsonsqotd.bsky.social
"Ooh! Look at me. I'm making people happy.
I'm the magical man from Happy Land
In a gumdrop house on Lollipop Lane."
Season 7 / Episode 10
October 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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pantspants.bsky.social
October 8, 2025 at 7:07 PM
brummagem.bsky.social
If you’ve lost anything dangerous recently simply follow the wee tyke for a minute or two while he finds it
September 20, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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leehealey.bsky.social
"I am an exceptional delivery rider, Mrs. McClane. And since I'm moving up to kidnapping, you should be more generous with your gratuity."
#DieHard #HansGruber #UberEats
September 2, 2025 at 12:18 PM
brummagem.bsky.social
Good things he was on 3s and 4s at the time
September 2, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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oddthisday.bsky.social
A bonus bit of history today: the 154th anniversary of the Natural Creeping Baby Doll being patented in the United States

Please don’t have nightmares. Do sleep well
Image of a doll on all fours. Its head, two arms and two legs are made of painted plaster. The arms and legs are hinged to a brass clockwork body that moves the arms and legs in imitation of crawling, but the doll moves forward by rolling along on two toothed wheels. A flat piece of wood is attached to top of the movement. It carries a label saying it was patented on 29 August 1871 Image of a doll on all fours. Its head, two arms and two legs are made of painted plaster. The arms and legs are hinged to a brass clockwork body that moves the arms and legs in imitation of crawling, but the doll moves forward by rolling along on two toothed wheels. A flat piece of wood is attached to top of the movement. A crawling baby doll, with a slightly less horrifying face then the prototype, and clothed, which hides the machinery inside. The doll now wears a bonnet and dress, which were white, but are now distinctly Miss Havisham, and there is a large red ribbon round her midriff
August 29, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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levparikian.bsky.social
More emails? But I haven’t finished ignoring the last lot.
August 26, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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coffeecurls.bsky.social
Stupid sexy Flanders...
Image shows pavement cracked in the image of a shapely bottom - wording relates to a Simpsons episode in which Homer finds Ned Flanders sexy
August 20, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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paulisci.bsky.social
It's so weird how LLMs know so much about things I don't know anything about, and yet make fundamental and basic errors about things I do know anything about. Oh well, I'm sure that's a coincidence.
August 11, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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johnmoynes.bsky.social
I've just been offered a dream job: doing exams in the nude while my teeth fall out.
August 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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mooseallain.bsky.social
Cartoon of a long dachshund. Caption: The Long Good Boy
July 25, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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selkies.bsky.social
I have a proposal
A drawing of the bronze statue of Molly Malone wheeling a cart with the title "Electrify Molly Malone: saps get zapped. They deserve it!"
April 16, 2025 at 8:23 AM
brummagem.bsky.social
Mr. Burns: Simpson. I need your help. I want to be loved.
Homer: I see. Well, I’ll need some beer.
July 11, 2025 at 5:06 PM
brummagem.bsky.social
Better Off Ted. It was written particularly well — punchlines every 30 seconds, like 30 Rock on double speed. Portia Di Rossi as the alpha Boss was brilliant.
July 10, 2025 at 10:50 AM
brummagem.bsky.social
I would second The Botanic Gardens especially given the weather. There’s a gate into the adjoining cemetery which is nice and peaceful and has interesting Victorian tombs. And from there a gate to Prospect Square and the exemplar pub, The Gravediggers.
July 9, 2025 at 7:06 PM
brummagem.bsky.social
This charming romcom is your answer. The ever brilliant @eleanormorton.bsky.social and @seanburkeshow.bsky.social

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Every American Romcom Set in Ireland feat. Sean Burke and Michael Fry
YouTube video by Eleanor Morton
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June 28, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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edmorrish.bsky.social
it’s important to find time in your day to just switch your mind off and do nothing. it might be first thing in the morning, it might be last thing at night, or - and this is surprisingly popular - it might be when you get to the ticket barriers at waterloo. just take care of yourself, guys.
June 16, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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thenewsatglenn.bsky.social
Can’t watch Netflix anymore because my ex-girlfriend’s brother hasn’t paid his subscription. Sort your life out mate
June 11, 2025 at 2:34 PM