Dymvue
@dymvue.bsky.social
Retired librarian. Wrote 3 books (see pinned post). Now carer for OH with dementia. Likes music, books, cats, choirs & silent films.
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Dymvue
@dymvue.bsky.social
· Oct 17
From Doodlebugs to Devon: Amazon.co.uk: Shaw, Sarah O: 9798223341840: Books
Buy From Doodlebugs to Devon by Shaw, Sarah O (ISBN: 9798223341840) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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From Doodlebugs to Devon: one woman's letters & curious wartime tales
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C8Y4RMHV/
The secret diary of a 1970s secretary: romance in a BBC lift
www.amazon.co.uk/Secret-Diary...
Short skirts and shorthand: what being a secretary was really like.
www.amazon.co.uk/Short-Skirts...
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C8Y4RMHV/
The secret diary of a 1970s secretary: romance in a BBC lift
www.amazon.co.uk/Secret-Diary...
Short skirts and shorthand: what being a secretary was really like.
www.amazon.co.uk/Short-Skirts...
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At what stage does Farage's new party become Boris Johnson's old party? My SKETCH of Great Philosophical Questions Of Our Age.
thecritic.co.uk/two-...
thecritic.co.uk/two-...
January 26, 2026 at 6:18 PM
At what stage does Farage's new party become Boris Johnson's old party? My SKETCH of Great Philosophical Questions Of Our Age.
thecritic.co.uk/two-...
thecritic.co.uk/two-...
Visited yesterday by nice NHS nurse from unit linked to local area GPs. She advised me that OH and I need more support & suggested an agency, as dementia people are 'better cared for at home'. However, I already have 2 days daycare & 10 hrs a 4tnight from others. More admin! More planning! And ...
January 27, 2026 at 8:19 AM
Visited yesterday by nice NHS nurse from unit linked to local area GPs. She advised me that OH and I need more support & suggested an agency, as dementia people are 'better cared for at home'. However, I already have 2 days daycare & 10 hrs a 4tnight from others. More admin! More planning! And ...
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Bitterly disappointing that the UK has lost its Measles elimination status again.
"UN health body says Britain is one of six countries in Europe and central Asia where disease has become re-established"
"UN health body says Britain is one of six countries in Europe and central Asia where disease has become re-established"
UK loses WHO status as measles-free after rise in deaths and fall in jab uptake
UN health body says Britain is one of six countries in Europe and central Asia where disease has become re-established
www.theguardian.com
January 26, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Bitterly disappointing that the UK has lost its Measles elimination status again.
"UN health body says Britain is one of six countries in Europe and central Asia where disease has become re-established"
"UN health body says Britain is one of six countries in Europe and central Asia where disease has become re-established"
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In ascending order: Fred West, Lucy Letby, Liz Truss
Is there anyone Reform would turn down, at this point, do we think?
January 26, 2026 at 12:34 PM
In ascending order: Fred West, Lucy Letby, Liz Truss
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Reform is basically a suburban petrol station's DVD bin of Tory politicians.
January 26, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Reform is basically a suburban petrol station's DVD bin of Tory politicians.
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What a twat. Honestly.
A 22 year old Reform Councillor Joseph Boam in Leicestershire has been criticised for his solidarity with ICE after the killing of nurse Alex Pretti
www.lbc.co.uk/article/ice-...
www.lbc.co.uk/article/ice-...
Reform Councillor slammed after tweeting 'I stand with ICE' after fatal shooting of nurse Alex Pretti | LBC
A Reform councillor has sparked fury after showing support for ICE following the brutal shooting of nurse Alex Pretti.
www.lbc.co.uk
January 26, 2026 at 11:26 PM
What a twat. Honestly.
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In my ongoing attempts to give you a break from *gestures widely* THE HORRORS:
Let's talk about the utterly bizarre science of cats' purring.
Here's a weird starting point:
There are NO cats (Felidae) that can BOTH roar AND purr.
Cats that roar = genus Panthera
Cats that purr = genus Felis
Let's talk about the utterly bizarre science of cats' purring.
Here's a weird starting point:
There are NO cats (Felidae) that can BOTH roar AND purr.
Cats that roar = genus Panthera
Cats that purr = genus Felis
January 24, 2026 at 11:12 PM
In my ongoing attempts to give you a break from *gestures widely* THE HORRORS:
Let's talk about the utterly bizarre science of cats' purring.
Here's a weird starting point:
There are NO cats (Felidae) that can BOTH roar AND purr.
Cats that roar = genus Panthera
Cats that purr = genus Felis
Let's talk about the utterly bizarre science of cats' purring.
Here's a weird starting point:
There are NO cats (Felidae) that can BOTH roar AND purr.
Cats that roar = genus Panthera
Cats that purr = genus Felis
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I’ve just realised that the darkest ten weeks of the winter are behind us & just now we’re gaining 2 minutes of daylight each day here in the UK. A hopeful thought 🌿
January 26, 2026 at 9:18 PM
I’ve just realised that the darkest ten weeks of the winter are behind us & just now we’re gaining 2 minutes of daylight each day here in the UK. A hopeful thought 🌿
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It’s dark, it’s cold, it’s raining cats and dogs, but it’s all great really because it’s also one day closer to Spring and just writing that fills my heart with hope!
Happy, happy Tuesday to you!
Happy, happy Tuesday to you!
January 27, 2026 at 5:56 AM
It’s dark, it’s cold, it’s raining cats and dogs, but it’s all great really because it’s also one day closer to Spring and just writing that fills my heart with hope!
Happy, happy Tuesday to you!
Happy, happy Tuesday to you!
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Good Morning BlueSky 👋
Its Tuesday and Thomas Crapper day🚽
I bet he never imagined, in his wildest dreams, that people would spend time on his invention sharing thoughts and funny pics 🤳
Have a terrific day, my little cherubs 🐻🤗✌️
Its Tuesday and Thomas Crapper day🚽
I bet he never imagined, in his wildest dreams, that people would spend time on his invention sharing thoughts and funny pics 🤳
Have a terrific day, my little cherubs 🐻🤗✌️
January 27, 2026 at 6:08 AM
Good Morning BlueSky 👋
Its Tuesday and Thomas Crapper day🚽
I bet he never imagined, in his wildest dreams, that people would spend time on his invention sharing thoughts and funny pics 🤳
Have a terrific day, my little cherubs 🐻🤗✌️
Its Tuesday and Thomas Crapper day🚽
I bet he never imagined, in his wildest dreams, that people would spend time on his invention sharing thoughts and funny pics 🤳
Have a terrific day, my little cherubs 🐻🤗✌️
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Braverman says she's been "politically homeless" for over 2 years, which means she was reelected in 2024 as an MP for a party she didn't want to be a member of.
And she says Tories "failed Britain [on] Brexit and immigration". She was Brexit minister and Home Secretary. Twice.
But "vote for me!"
And she says Tories "failed Britain [on] Brexit and immigration". She was Brexit minister and Home Secretary. Twice.
But "vote for me!"
January 27, 2026 at 2:08 AM
Braverman says she's been "politically homeless" for over 2 years, which means she was reelected in 2024 as an MP for a party she didn't want to be a member of.
And she says Tories "failed Britain [on] Brexit and immigration". She was Brexit minister and Home Secretary. Twice.
But "vote for me!"
And she says Tories "failed Britain [on] Brexit and immigration". She was Brexit minister and Home Secretary. Twice.
But "vote for me!"
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The UK version of “Project 2025” by the Reform party includes a British ICE, a concentration camp for 24,000 people, mass surveillance and withdrawing from refugee, anti-torture and anti-trafficking conventions.
It’s on their website. That’s how comfortable fascists are in the UK today.
It’s on their website. That’s how comfortable fascists are in the UK today.
January 26, 2026 at 1:22 PM
The UK version of “Project 2025” by the Reform party includes a British ICE, a concentration camp for 24,000 people, mass surveillance and withdrawing from refugee, anti-torture and anti-trafficking conventions.
It’s on their website. That’s how comfortable fascists are in the UK today.
It’s on their website. That’s how comfortable fascists are in the UK today.
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How come World Service journos seem to be the only BBC journalists doing actual reporting?
January 27, 2026 at 6:38 AM
How come World Service journos seem to be the only BBC journalists doing actual reporting?
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A late, yet ambitious White Paper.
Among the proposals in the UK government's long awaited paper 'From Local to National: A New Model for Policing' is the creation of a 'British FBI'.
Read here for Cathy Haenlein's response: https://bit.ly/4k8VQUk
Among the proposals in the UK government's long awaited paper 'From Local to National: A New Model for Policing' is the creation of a 'British FBI'.
Read here for Cathy Haenlein's response: https://bit.ly/4k8VQUk
January 26, 2026 at 5:07 PM
A late, yet ambitious White Paper.
Among the proposals in the UK government's long awaited paper 'From Local to National: A New Model for Policing' is the creation of a 'British FBI'.
Read here for Cathy Haenlein's response: https://bit.ly/4k8VQUk
Among the proposals in the UK government's long awaited paper 'From Local to National: A New Model for Policing' is the creation of a 'British FBI'.
Read here for Cathy Haenlein's response: https://bit.ly/4k8VQUk
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In his arrogance Musk thought he was untouchable but the authorities are closing in, as seen by the EU launching an investigation into Grok under the Digital Services Act today.
Meanwhile the Centre for Countering Digital Hate estimated Grok produced 23,000 CSAM images in just 11 days.
Meanwhile the Centre for Countering Digital Hate estimated Grok produced 23,000 CSAM images in just 11 days.
January 26, 2026 at 2:54 PM
In his arrogance Musk thought he was untouchable but the authorities are closing in, as seen by the EU launching an investigation into Grok under the Digital Services Act today.
Meanwhile the Centre for Countering Digital Hate estimated Grok produced 23,000 CSAM images in just 11 days.
Meanwhile the Centre for Countering Digital Hate estimated Grok produced 23,000 CSAM images in just 11 days.
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Nothing personal against Suella Braverman (& I’m glad CCHQ withdrew their earlier press release) but her defection from the Conservatives will make it easier for the Tories to win back many of the 7m centre/centre right voters who feel politically homeless #ProsperUK.
January 26, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Nothing personal against Suella Braverman (& I’m glad CCHQ withdrew their earlier press release) but her defection from the Conservatives will make it easier for the Tories to win back many of the 7m centre/centre right voters who feel politically homeless #ProsperUK.
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Reform UK councillor Cameron Anderson said voters would "now feel a great sense of dissatisfaction and injustice".
A bit rich from the party parading their own defectors around and refusing any calls for a by-election?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgjj21p802o
A bit rich from the party parading their own defectors around and refusing any calls for a by-election?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgjj21p802o
Defection from Reform UK in Buckinghamshire prompts by-election call
The Tories regain control of a council as a politician jumps ship after winning for Reform in May.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 26, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Reform UK councillor Cameron Anderson said voters would "now feel a great sense of dissatisfaction and injustice".
A bit rich from the party parading their own defectors around and refusing any calls for a by-election?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgjj21p802o
A bit rich from the party parading their own defectors around and refusing any calls for a by-election?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgjj21p802o
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The defection of Suella Braverman, who was sacked twice from Government in disgrace, spent £700m of taxpayers' money to send four volunteers to Rwanda on a deportation scheme that was then scrapped and has a public approval rating of minus 32 is currently being described as a "major coup" for Reform
January 26, 2026 at 2:39 PM
The defection of Suella Braverman, who was sacked twice from Government in disgrace, spent £700m of taxpayers' money to send four volunteers to Rwanda on a deportation scheme that was then scrapped and has a public approval rating of minus 32 is currently being described as a "major coup" for Reform
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'Now, my love, you've got the trouser press, the set of allen keys and the kiddies' deep fat fryer, as well as £34. Do you want to keep that, or gamble against what's behind Bully's Prize Board?'
January 26, 2026 at 4:24 PM
'Now, my love, you've got the trouser press, the set of allen keys and the kiddies' deep fat fryer, as well as £34. Do you want to keep that, or gamble against what's behind Bully's Prize Board?'
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This is going to stick isn’t it?
A rhetorical question.
A rhetorical question.
January 26, 2026 at 4:03 PM
This is going to stick isn’t it?
A rhetorical question.
A rhetorical question.
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Very cheesed off with it
Another week, another storm warning. We’ve had more than enough rain here recently, but I really feel for Devon & especially for Cornwall, who look like they’re both about to get hammered again.
January 26, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Very cheesed off with it