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linniegayl.bsky.social
@linniegayl.bsky.social
180 followers 540 following 290 posts
Interested in Romancelandia, mysteries (especially cozies and historicals), news, politics, museums, archaeology, the ancient world, Egyptology, gymnastics, and more. Based in Ann Arbor.
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linniegayl.bsky.social
I think Haemon is a beta hero in Antigone.
November 22, 2025 at 2:45 AM
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Northwestern!!!!!
November 15, 2025 at 8:19 PM
linniegayl.bsky.social
OMG! My absolutely boring academic book is in here!
sarahebond.bsky.social Sarah E. Bond @sarahebond.bsky.social · Oct 6
You can now search the Anthropic database for your books 📚 and then file a claim directly if your work was stolen: secure.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com/lookup
Submit a Claim
secure.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com
October 7, 2025 at 2:15 PM
linniegayl.bsky.social
"Movement flashed in Pet's peripheral vision, and a small tuxedo cat leapt nimbly from the oak tree to land on a stone wall. It lifted a paw and began to clean it vigorously, eyeing her with aloof disdain." Lucy Parker, Codename Charming, #Caturday #CatsInBooks
3 pictures of my sweet cat Montana. The first cuddling with a yellow stuffed toy, the second curled up in a blanket, and the third glaring at me from atop a tall chest. The words, "Caturday, what's your favorite Caturday Reading?"
September 27, 2025 at 6:24 PM
linniegayl.bsky.social
Hulu/ESPN/Disney+ package canceled several days ago. Just signed up for PBS Passport :)
September 21, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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I'm just gonna leave this here 😆
Cartoon of two cheerful worshippers of Mithras standing at a doorway, wearing red robes and the distinctive Phrygian-style caps associated with Mithras. They address a man in a blue tunic who looks doubtful. The caption reads: “Hello. Have you ever thought about letting Mithras into your life?”
August 30, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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At #Roman Karanis 🇪🇬 organic preservation is excellent, with papyri, wood and textiles all surviving #TextileTuesday 🏺 #Archaeology

Perhaps most important, however, are the grains. Radiocarbon dating of them found the site was occupied much longer than believed

Learn more 🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
Desiccated and charred grains of different shapes and sizes.
August 19, 2025 at 12:15 PM
linniegayl.bsky.social
Voted YES for the AADL
A sticker with the American flag and the words «I voted »
August 5, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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A little bit about @theegyptcentre.bsky.social ahead of our planned closure for a major redevelopment project!

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The hidden secrets from ancient Egypt you can see for free in Wales
A collar believed to have been worn by Tutankhamun's sisters and a mummified snake are among the treasures on display at Swansea University's Egypt Centre which is open free of charge to the public
www.walesonline.co.uk
July 29, 2025 at 5:43 PM
linniegayl.bsky.social
“Atticus Grammaticus Cattypuss Claw, once the world’s best cat burglar and now its greatest cat detective was on police-catting duty with the kittens at the Littleton-on-Sea Home for Abandoned Cats.” Jennifer Gray, Atticus Claw hears a Roar #Caturday #CatsInBooks
3 pictures of my sweet cat Montana. The first cuddling with a yellow stuffed toy, the second curled up in a blanket, and the third glaring at me from atop a tall chest. The words, "Caturday, what's your favorite Caturday Reading?"
July 5, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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I don't often review picture books, but couldn't help picking up this one that released earlier this year by Olympic gymnast Frederick Richard. I really liked it!

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Review: “Fred Flips!: How One Gymnast Realized that Differences Can Become Strengths by Frederick Richard, et. al.
Quick review for a quick read. It’s been a little while since I’ve picked up a picture book, but I knew I had to request this particular book since I’ve loved following Olympic at…
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July 3, 2025 at 1:54 AM
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Fascinating world of ancient #glass: A lovely Phoenician pendant shaped as a head, dating 6th-4th c. BC.
Pendants in the shape of heads were popular products of Phoenician workshops and were presumably designed to ward off evil.

📷 Ruhr Museum/Rainer Rothenberg

🏺 #Archaeology
A small, blue glass bead shaped like a head, featuring prominent blue eyebrows, round blue ears, white decorative accents on the top and sides, and a pointed chin with a visible mouth. The bead has a textured surface.
May 26, 2025 at 10:17 AM
linniegayl.bsky.social
"Pillover only really enjoyed talking to people when they could discuss books." Gail Carriger, Amubush or Adore #BookishQuote
An open book and the words "Bookish Quote"
May 25, 2025 at 12:54 PM
linniegayl.bsky.social
“Cats are known for stealing all sorts of things. It’s a phenomenon known as “feline kleptomania.”” H.Y. Hanna, Fronds and Enemies #Caturday #CatsInBooks
3 pictures of my sweet cat Montana. The first cuddling with a yellow stuffed toy, the second curled up in a blanket, and the third glaring at me from atop a tall chest. The words, "Caturday, what's your favorite Caturday Reading?"
May 24, 2025 at 3:58 PM
linniegayl.bsky.social
I'm looking forward to attending via Zoom #Egyptology
drkengriffin.bsky.social Ken Griffin @drkengriffin.bsky.social · May 23
The draft programme for our Pre- and Early Dynastic Egypt Study Day is now online. You can attend this event in person (only a few places left) or via Zoom, with full details in the link below!

egypt.swansea.ac.uk/early-egypt/
The Egypt Centre - Museum of Egyptian Antiquities
Discover the Egypt Centre, dedicated to preserving and sharing Egyptian heritage through exceptional collections, educational programs, and community engagement.
egypt.swansea.ac.uk
May 23, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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michiganclock.bsky.social
Ohio State has not beaten Michigan in football for 2000 days. #GoBlue #Michigan #BeatOhio
May 22, 2025 at 1:15 PM
linniegayl.bsky.social
“Go on,” Summerset told the cat. “I expect she’d like the company whether she knows it or not.” Galahad padded, as briskly as his bulk allowed, after Eve.” J.D. Robb, Treachery in Death #Caturday #CatsInBooks
3 pictures of my sweet cat Montana. The first cuddling with a yellow stuffed toy, the second curled up in a blanket, and the third glaring at me from atop a tall chest. The words, "Caturday, what's your favorite Caturday Reading?"
May 17, 2025 at 1:44 PM
linniegayl.bsky.social
"A ginger cat sat in a puddle of sunshine placidly cleaning his paws as it watched them through unblinking green eyes." Helena Dixon, Murder in First Class #Caturday #CatsInBooks
3 pictures of my sweet cat Montana. The first cuddling with a yellow stuffed toy, the second curled up in a blanket, and the third glaring at me from atop a tall chest. The words, "Caturday, what's your favorite Caturday Reading?"
May 10, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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May 7, 2025 at 6:13 PM
linniegayl.bsky.social
Yep, when I read the description of the latest #TheBrokenwoodMysteries and it included a murder at a seance, I just knew Frodo would be presence at the seance.
May 5, 2025 at 11:01 PM
linniegayl.bsky.social
"Cats and books simply belong together," she'd say. "Along with cups of tea." Colleen Gleason, Purses, Curses, & Hearses #Caturday #CatsInBooks
3 pictures of my sweet cat Montana. The first cuddling with a yellow stuffed toy, the second curled up in a blanket, and the third glaring at me from atop a tall chest. The words, "Caturday, what's your favorite Caturday Reading?"
May 3, 2025 at 1:56 PM
linniegayl.bsky.social
"The cat got entangled in Abdullah’s skirts and a brief interval of staggering (by Abdullah), scratching (by Horus) and swearing (by both parties) ensued before Horus freed himself and departed.” Elizabeth Peters, The Ape Who Guards the Balance #Caturday #CatsInBooks
3 pictures of my sweet cat Montana. The first cuddling with a yellow stuffed toy, the second curled up in a blanket, and the third glaring at me from atop a tall chest. The words, "Caturday, what's your favorite Caturday Reading?"
April 26, 2025 at 12:43 PM
linniegayl.bsky.social
I'm #CurrentlyReading Hera by Jennifer Saint for a book group this week. Still have a ways to go!
Book cover of Hera by Jennifer Saint. The background is all red and features an image of the bust of Hera with long black hair, eyes that seem to glow, and lightning flashes over her left shoulder
April 20, 2025 at 12:50 PM
linniegayl.bsky.social
University of Michigan wins the NCAA Men’s Gymnastics Championship !
Scoreboard in Crisler declaring Michigan national champions.
April 20, 2025 at 1:35 AM
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“Hapgood scooped up the cat, who had jumped up on the bed and was kneading the blanket.” Tracy Grant, The Tavistock Plot #Caturday #CatsInBooks
3 pictures of my sweet cat Montana. The first cuddling with a yellow stuffed toy, the second curled up in a blanket, and the third glaring at me from atop a tall chest. The words, "Caturday, what's your favorite Caturday Reading?"
April 19, 2025 at 2:48 PM