Beth
@bsummer24.bsky.social
Cardiff, history lover, dog person, 🏳️🌈 ✝️
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oh i will be making this my WHOLE personality
My friend P just told me about this! Omg, how have we not been voting for Duchess…? Let’s get this done, people!
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What Was Literary Twitter? The Bracket
We are gathered here to celebrate the brief, bright, Roman Candle life of Literary Twitter, a mesmerizing and maddening place where the most talented writers used to rub shoulders with the most unb…
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November 17, 2025 at 10:54 PM
oh i will be making this my WHOLE personality
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Neutrality and objectivity are not the same thing and are, in fact, often contradictory goals. The objective truth is often not neutral in its political implications, and it would be a useless exercise if it was.
Got turned down on a piece about ICE in Chicago for an international news org because they believed I couldn’t be objective about my neighbors getting kidnapped. And well, guilty as charged I guess.
November 12, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Neutrality and objectivity are not the same thing and are, in fact, often contradictory goals. The objective truth is often not neutral in its political implications, and it would be a useless exercise if it was.
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This is extraordinary. I am speechless. This man is a living saint. Both the self-discipline that it takes to look those people in the eye and genuinely see them as humans whose hearts can be converted -
“Because our conscious demands it!” Reverend David Black #chicago #fdt #davidblack #realchristian #immigration
November 5, 2025 at 3:57 PM
This is extraordinary. I am speechless. This man is a living saint. Both the self-discipline that it takes to look those people in the eye and genuinely see them as humans whose hearts can be converted -
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Just dropped a long update about ATAO, the summer, the winter, new friends, and onward things on Patreon! Our posts are f-r-e-e-e-e-e-e-e so visit and read up!
Winter is here again! | ATAO Kennel
Get more from ATAO Kennel on Patreon
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November 1, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Just dropped a long update about ATAO, the summer, the winter, new friends, and onward things on Patreon! Our posts are f-r-e-e-e-e-e-e-e so visit and read up!
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"...as a matter of law, the house is haunted"
This by a Canadian lawyer is the best thing on ghosts and the law: www.fasken.com/en/commonlaw...
Enjoy.
This by a Canadian lawyer is the best thing on ghosts and the law: www.fasken.com/en/commonlaw...
Enjoy.
October 31, 2025 at 8:01 AM
"...as a matter of law, the house is haunted"
This by a Canadian lawyer is the best thing on ghosts and the law: www.fasken.com/en/commonlaw...
Enjoy.
This by a Canadian lawyer is the best thing on ghosts and the law: www.fasken.com/en/commonlaw...
Enjoy.
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This is disastrous; hospices do such important work, not only to give people a good death, but to provide pain management and other services to people with terminal conditions. The staff in hospices work so, so hard and the fact that these institutions depend on charity to operate is a scandal.
Hundreds of hospice beds and staff cut in England amid funding crisis
Hundreds of hospice beds and staff cut in England amid funding crisis
National Audit Office reports nearly two-thirds of independent hospices in deficit in 2023-24 as demand increases
Hospices in England are cutting hundreds of beds and staff because of a funding crisis, despite a sharp rise in demand for palliative care, a damning report warns.
People needing end of life care faced a postcode lottery because access to services was so patchy, the National Audit Office (NAO) reported. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 30, 2025 at 10:09 AM
This is disastrous; hospices do such important work, not only to give people a good death, but to provide pain management and other services to people with terminal conditions. The staff in hospices work so, so hard and the fact that these institutions depend on charity to operate is a scandal.
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youtu.be/LLM_J8YH8Fk?... Phenomenal sermon from Mark Oakley this morning. I dislike applause for such things in the main, but this was fitting as testament to honesty, integrity, and bravery of speaking his truth
The Dean's Sermon
YouTube video by Southwark Cathedral
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October 26, 2025 at 9:43 PM
youtu.be/LLM_J8YH8Fk?... Phenomenal sermon from Mark Oakley this morning. I dislike applause for such things in the main, but this was fitting as testament to honesty, integrity, and bravery of speaking his truth
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you fucked around and now the Episcopalians are doing memes. are you happy now. are you
October 15, 2025 at 4:10 PM
you fucked around and now the Episcopalians are doing memes. are you happy now. are you
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It occurs to me that the Doctor's polyethnic identity in recent times recontextualises Peter Davison's casting in quite an interesting way.
(For context, although you'd be unlikely to guess it by looking at him, Davison's paternal family is Guyanese. He has close relatives who are visibly Black.)
(For context, although you'd be unlikely to guess it by looking at him, Davison's paternal family is Guyanese. He has close relatives who are visibly Black.)
October 10, 2025 at 5:52 PM
It occurs to me that the Doctor's polyethnic identity in recent times recontextualises Peter Davison's casting in quite an interesting way.
(For context, although you'd be unlikely to guess it by looking at him, Davison's paternal family is Guyanese. He has close relatives who are visibly Black.)
(For context, although you'd be unlikely to guess it by looking at him, Davison's paternal family is Guyanese. He has close relatives who are visibly Black.)
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For the anniversary of the Battle of Hastings, 1066, here is thread on why 'who was the rightful king?' is the wrong question to ask, why we don't know the complete story and why that makes things more interesting. 1/ #medievalsky #skystorians #historyedu #historyteachers
October 14, 2024 at 9:30 AM
For the anniversary of the Battle of Hastings, 1066, here is thread on why 'who was the rightful king?' is the wrong question to ask, why we don't know the complete story and why that makes things more interesting. 1/ #medievalsky #skystorians #historyedu #historyteachers
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Chicago priest Fr. Larry Dowling describes procession to ICE facility: “No one had the courage to speak directly to us. No one from Homeland Security could stand in the presence of the Monstrance holding the Blessed Sacrament. No wonder. Evil is repelled, recoils in the presence of Christ.”
October 11, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Chicago priest Fr. Larry Dowling describes procession to ICE facility: “No one had the courage to speak directly to us. No one from Homeland Security could stand in the presence of the Monstrance holding the Blessed Sacrament. No wonder. Evil is repelled, recoils in the presence of Christ.”
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Please join me in congratulating Woman on her appointment
Woman named as new Archbishop of Canterbury in historic first
Woman named as new Archbishop of Canterbury in historic first
Bishop of London Dame Sarah Mullally, a former nurse, has been named as the next Archbishop of Canterbury - the first time a woman has been appointed to the role in the Church of England's history.
news.sky.com
October 3, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Please join me in congratulating Woman on her appointment
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For many years I have been posting little observations online. What you may not know is that for many years, artists have been illustrating them - for no reason other than they wanted to respond. Below is a thread of some of these beautiful drawings because they should be seen 🧵
October 2, 2025 at 6:54 PM
For many years I have been posting little observations online. What you may not know is that for many years, artists have been illustrating them - for no reason other than they wanted to respond. Below is a thread of some of these beautiful drawings because they should be seen 🧵
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YES LADIES, THIS IS THE WAY. Escape facilitated by former students to boot. 🥰
Fascinated by the Provost’s use of ‘health & safety’ concerns and depicting them as ‘fragile’ & in need of ‘professional help’ in order to deny them their convent. As if these ladies need to be told what’s good for them.
Fascinated by the Provost’s use of ‘health & safety’ concerns and depicting them as ‘fragile’ & in need of ‘professional help’ in order to deny them their convent. As if these ladies need to be told what’s good for them.
September 13, 2025 at 9:06 AM
YES LADIES, THIS IS THE WAY. Escape facilitated by former students to boot. 🥰
Fascinated by the Provost’s use of ‘health & safety’ concerns and depicting them as ‘fragile’ & in need of ‘professional help’ in order to deny them their convent. As if these ladies need to be told what’s good for them.
Fascinated by the Provost’s use of ‘health & safety’ concerns and depicting them as ‘fragile’ & in need of ‘professional help’ in order to deny them their convent. As if these ladies need to be told what’s good for them.
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It's August, and that means it's finally time for Queer Poetry In Winter!
This is the first year I have probably already named this collection, so strap in.
Want your very own hand typed queer poem in December of 2025?
FAQ in the thread and I'll add more.
Sign up here:
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This is the first year I have probably already named this collection, so strap in.
Want your very own hand typed queer poem in December of 2025?
FAQ in the thread and I'll add more.
Sign up here:
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Queer Poetry in Winter Signup! (If Grieving Were Winter)
A signup sheet to receive one snail mailed typewritten original poem from @Genderqueerwolf in December, 2025
You can find more at Support GenderQueerWolf ❤️
FAQ:
Am I queer enough?
Do you self-ident...
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August 2, 2025 at 5:27 PM
It's August, and that means it's finally time for Queer Poetry In Winter!
This is the first year I have probably already named this collection, so strap in.
Want your very own hand typed queer poem in December of 2025?
FAQ in the thread and I'll add more.
Sign up here:
forms.gle/rg33hxgWuLWL...
This is the first year I have probably already named this collection, so strap in.
Want your very own hand typed queer poem in December of 2025?
FAQ in the thread and I'll add more.
Sign up here:
forms.gle/rg33hxgWuLWL...
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Congratulations to Bishop Cherry Vann, Bishop of Monmouth, who has just been elected to be the new Archbishop of Wales!
Llongyfarchiadau i Esgob Cherry Vann, Esgob Mynwy, sydd newydd gael ei ethol yn Archesgob newydd Cymru!
#ChurchInWales #EglwysYngNghymru #ArchbishopOfWales
Llongyfarchiadau i Esgob Cherry Vann, Esgob Mynwy, sydd newydd gael ei ethol yn Archesgob newydd Cymru!
#ChurchInWales #EglwysYngNghymru #ArchbishopOfWales
July 30, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Congratulations to Bishop Cherry Vann, Bishop of Monmouth, who has just been elected to be the new Archbishop of Wales!
Llongyfarchiadau i Esgob Cherry Vann, Esgob Mynwy, sydd newydd gael ei ethol yn Archesgob newydd Cymru!
#ChurchInWales #EglwysYngNghymru #ArchbishopOfWales
Llongyfarchiadau i Esgob Cherry Vann, Esgob Mynwy, sydd newydd gael ei ethol yn Archesgob newydd Cymru!
#ChurchInWales #EglwysYngNghymru #ArchbishopOfWales
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"If this is going to be a Christian nation that doesn't help the poor, either we have to pretend that Jesus was just as selfish as we are, or we've got to acknowledge that He commanded us to love the poor and serve the needy without condition and then admit that we just don't want to do it." ❤️🔥
"It’s statements like these from Mr. Colbert that have rankled many rightwing fundamentalists over the years because they can’t simply claim he’s being inaccurate or even particularly judgy."
The Inconvenient Faith of Stephen Colbert
The core of why Trump World hates him.
charlotteclymer.substack.com
July 19, 2025 at 1:17 PM
"If this is going to be a Christian nation that doesn't help the poor, either we have to pretend that Jesus was just as selfish as we are, or we've got to acknowledge that He commanded us to love the poor and serve the needy without condition and then admit that we just don't want to do it." ❤️🔥
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It's almost like it's the diff between a generation who got calls mostly from friends and one that gets calls mostly from scammera
I have learned that Gen Z expects the person calling to say "hello" first, instead of the person answering; upending a century of phone norms. You know what? fine, I say. Phone calls aren't what they used to be anyway www.businessinsider.com/gen-z-phone-...
Gen Z doesn't say 'hello' when answering the phone. I'm concerned.
Gen Z is making up its own etiquette rules when it comes to answering the phone. Some of them aren't saying "hello." They want you to first.
www.businessinsider.com
July 15, 2025 at 3:27 PM
It's almost like it's the diff between a generation who got calls mostly from friends and one that gets calls mostly from scammera
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Shall I compare thee to a summer's day? Every British person on the internet is complaining about you
July 13, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Shall I compare thee to a summer's day? Every British person on the internet is complaining about you
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Forgot to say when I posted the latest issue - if you like 'Church Climbing' share it with your friends and other people you think might like it. Word of mouth is absolutely necessary for a project as niche as long photo essays about climbing up churches and cathedrals.
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Church Climbing — Jay Hulme
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June 16, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Forgot to say when I posted the latest issue - if you like 'Church Climbing' share it with your friends and other people you think might like it. Word of mouth is absolutely necessary for a project as niche as long photo essays about climbing up churches and cathedrals.
jayhulme.com/church-climb...
jayhulme.com/church-climb...
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If we're going to acknowledge pensioners need assistance if they're on £35k a year or less, are we going to give assistance to [tick all that apply] parents/carers/ young people/people who are disabled...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Winter fuel payments threshold to rise to £35,000, Rachel Reeves announces
Change means about 7.5 million pensioners in England and Wales who lost out on payment will have it restored
www.theguardian.com
June 9, 2025 at 12:47 PM
If we're going to acknowledge pensioners need assistance if they're on £35k a year or less, are we going to give assistance to [tick all that apply] parents/carers/ young people/people who are disabled...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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oh shit it's cheese day.
CHEESE DAY! CHEESE DAY! CHEESE DAY! CHEESE DAY! CHEESE DAY! CHEESE DAY!
fuckin yanks will never understand.
CHEESE DAY! CHEESE DAY! CHEESE DAY! CHEESE DAY! CHEESE DAY! CHEESE DAY!
fuckin yanks will never understand.
Annual Cheese Rolling Competition
The annual cheese rolling competition involves competitors chasing a rolling wheel of Double Gloucester cheese down a steep hill
www.bbc.co.uk
May 26, 2025 at 10:55 AM
oh shit it's cheese day.
CHEESE DAY! CHEESE DAY! CHEESE DAY! CHEESE DAY! CHEESE DAY! CHEESE DAY!
fuckin yanks will never understand.
CHEESE DAY! CHEESE DAY! CHEESE DAY! CHEESE DAY! CHEESE DAY! CHEESE DAY!
fuckin yanks will never understand.
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The Great Redwall Feast
Acrylic on paper
Acrylic on paper
May 6, 2025 at 5:13 PM
The Great Redwall Feast
Acrylic on paper
Acrylic on paper
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This is one of the best ads I have ever seen and I can’t believe I missed it
May 3, 2025 at 4:40 PM
This is one of the best ads I have ever seen and I can’t believe I missed it