Lucy McCaul
@lucymccaul.bsky.social
Librarian, fan of theatre, ballet, opera and certain television programmes. Creator of knitted people and eccentric fanfiction. Benton and Hawthorne Investigate coming soon https://www.candy-jar.co.uk/books/bentonandhawthorneinvestigate.html
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Minimus' calendar for 2026 is ready, even if it's a bit late! Download your copy: www.minimuslatin.co.uk/fun-stuff.html
#minimuslatin
#minimuslatin
January 23, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Minimus' calendar for 2026 is ready, even if it's a bit late! Download your copy: www.minimuslatin.co.uk/fun-stuff.html
#minimuslatin
#minimuslatin
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Hokkun is a minimalistic orange mascot from Shimonoseki City, inspired by the oranges and sunsets there.
January 23, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Hokkun is a minimalistic orange mascot from Shimonoseki City, inspired by the oranges and sunsets there.
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Jeff VanderMeer doesn't believe in Bigfoot :( but he does believe in bears :)
Reality is just as sweet as myth, @jeffvandermeer.bsky.social writes. Sorry to the Bigfoot truthers; the real world is just as cool. A takedown of mythology, and an argument for reality, here.
Reality is just as sweet as myth, @jeffvandermeer.bsky.social writes. Sorry to the Bigfoot truthers; the real world is just as cool. A takedown of mythology, and an argument for reality, here.
Double Take - Orion Magazine
Are people crying Bigfoot when it’s really a bear?
orionmagazine.org
January 21, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Jeff VanderMeer doesn't believe in Bigfoot :( but he does believe in bears :)
Reality is just as sweet as myth, @jeffvandermeer.bsky.social writes. Sorry to the Bigfoot truthers; the real world is just as cool. A takedown of mythology, and an argument for reality, here.
Reality is just as sweet as myth, @jeffvandermeer.bsky.social writes. Sorry to the Bigfoot truthers; the real world is just as cool. A takedown of mythology, and an argument for reality, here.
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This scam with my name attached started the day after articles quoted me about instagram adding their own sensationalistic and often inaccurate headlines to insta posts in google searches. I do not send emails to strangers out of the blue pushing my wares, so to speak.
I'm furious right now. Read my brief blog entry to find out why. If you're an author, you DEFINTELY need to know about this.
www.brassbrightcity.com/2026/01/22/s...
@jeffvandermeer.bsky.social
#ScamAlert #Authors #Readers #Marketing
www.brassbrightcity.com/2026/01/22/s...
@jeffvandermeer.bsky.social
#ScamAlert #Authors #Readers #Marketing
January 22, 2026 at 4:15 PM
This scam with my name attached started the day after articles quoted me about instagram adding their own sensationalistic and often inaccurate headlines to insta posts in google searches. I do not send emails to strangers out of the blue pushing my wares, so to speak.
Co-starring Robert Hardy in a truly frightening performance
Coming soon! Premiere: Saturday 31st Jan, 9pm 🔎 SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE MASTER BLACKMAILER (1992) #JeremyBrett #EdwardHardwicke #RobertHardy crime drama #TPTVsubtitles
Sherlock Holmes The Master Blackmailer TPTV Sky 328 Freeview 82 Virgin 445 Freesat 306
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January 22, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Co-starring Robert Hardy in a truly frightening performance
1,800 words klaxon!
a white duck with an orange beak is standing next to a fence and the word inhales below it
Alt: a white goose inhales and honks
media.tenor.com
January 21, 2026 at 8:05 PM
1,800 words klaxon!
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I have ended up with a spare ticket for Saturday's matinee of HMS Pinafore by the ENO. My friend who was supposed to be coming with me has had to cancel and I literally can't think of anyone else I know who doesn't hate Gilbert & Sullivan.
Anyone want it? £29 ono
Anyone want it? £29 ono
January 21, 2026 at 7:07 PM
I have ended up with a spare ticket for Saturday's matinee of HMS Pinafore by the ENO. My friend who was supposed to be coming with me has had to cancel and I literally can't think of anyone else I know who doesn't hate Gilbert & Sullivan.
Anyone want it? £29 ono
Anyone want it? £29 ono
@joshort.bsky.social Alan the Wonder Horse strikes again!
Out-take from "Doctor Who: The Awakening" part 2 (1984).
#DoctorWho
#DoctorWho
January 21, 2026 at 6:20 PM
@joshort.bsky.social Alan the Wonder Horse strikes again!
"It certainly sounds tempting," said Mabel, "although it seems to me that it's awfully wicked-"
Pick up the nearest book. Turn to page 42 + post the second sentence on the page.
"The patriarchal gender ideology has begun to chip and peel off."
(from Jude Doyle's "DILF: Did I Leave Feminism?")
"The patriarchal gender ideology has begun to chip and peel off."
(from Jude Doyle's "DILF: Did I Leave Feminism?")
Pick up the nearest book. Turn to page 42, post the second sentence
"Whilst waiting for that blessed day in June," he concluded, "which still appears so sadly distant, I can but reiterate that I love you and will do all that I possibly can to make you happy."
"Whilst waiting for that blessed day in June," he concluded, "which still appears so sadly distant, I can but reiterate that I love you and will do all that I possibly can to make you happy."
January 21, 2026 at 6:15 PM
"It certainly sounds tempting," said Mabel, "although it seems to me that it's awfully wicked-"
Yesterday it was cows using tools, today its penguins using satellite imagery.
January 21, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Julian Glover and Warren Mitchell on The Avengers klaxon! (On Great! Action)
January 20, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Julian Glover and Warren Mitchell on The Avengers klaxon! (On Great! Action)
The Man Eater of Surrey Green on Great! Action right now!
January 19, 2026 at 7:04 PM
The Man Eater of Surrey Green on Great! Action right now!
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Stamina Kenta-kun, whose head is a delicious gyoza dumpling, promotes Kenta Gyoza restaurants in Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture.
January 19, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Stamina Kenta-kun, whose head is a delicious gyoza dumpling, promotes Kenta Gyoza restaurants in Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture.
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Cow tools!
A pet cow named Veronika uses tools in a surprisingly sophisticated way—possibly because she has been allowed to live her best life
Meet Veronika, the first cow known to engage in flexible, multipurpose tool use
A pet cow named Veronika uses tools in a surprisingly sophisticated way—possibly because she has been allowed to live her best life
www.scientificamerican.com
January 19, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Cow tools!
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Also! My publishers asked me to update about the fox goods we've got available! I always forget to post about them when they ask.
fenrispublishing.com/order.php?r=...
fenrispublishing.com/order.php?r=...
Fenris Publishing, LLC
fenrispublishing.com
January 19, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Also! My publishers asked me to update about the fox goods we've got available! I always forget to post about them when they ask.
fenrispublishing.com/order.php?r=...
fenrispublishing.com/order.php?r=...
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Ah we see your Blue Monday and raise you a Moo Blunday
January 19, 2026 at 10:59 AM
Ah we see your Blue Monday and raise you a Moo Blunday
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Do I know any scientists based in Antarctica? Or who can put me in touch with someone? Reposts gratefully accepted!
January 18, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Do I know any scientists based in Antarctica? Or who can put me in touch with someone? Reposts gratefully accepted!
Bernard Archard in patrician sideburns klaxon!
Time to turn over to @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social for Sergeant Cork and brilliant William Gaunt reminiscing. His voice...
elmo from sesame street is looking at the camera and smiling .
Alt: elmo from sesame street swoons
media.tenor.com
January 18, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Bernard Archard in patrician sideburns klaxon!
Time to turn over to @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social for Sergeant Cork and brilliant William Gaunt reminiscing. His voice...
elmo from sesame street is looking at the camera and smiling .
Alt: elmo from sesame street swoons
media.tenor.com
January 18, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Time to turn over to @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social for Sergeant Cork and brilliant William Gaunt reminiscing. His voice...
The Mandalorian enquiring about the nature of love and asking not to be hurt.
This is the Haddaway
This is the Haddaway
The Mandalorian expressing disbelief in Newcastle.
This is the hadaway.
This is the hadaway.
The Mandalorian delivering beer to the village pub.
This is the dray.
This is the dray.
January 18, 2026 at 7:01 PM
The Mandalorian enquiring about the nature of love and asking not to be hurt.
This is the Haddaway
This is the Haddaway
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Honetsuki Juju, a man with a chicken leg for a head and who carries a turtle around, is the mascot of Marugame City.
January 18, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Honetsuki Juju, a man with a chicken leg for a head and who carries a turtle around, is the mascot of Marugame City.
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Only a short time to go on my art auctions this week. Bidding ends tonight. Good luck!
www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?i...
www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?i...
January 18, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Only a short time to go on my art auctions this week. Bidding ends tonight. Good luck!
www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?i...
www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?i...
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Arctic hare carries a talisman of a copper cast of the first snowdrop petal. They hope it will help waken the slumbering earth and return spring to us once again.
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Imbolc collection is coming
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Imbolc collection is coming
January 17, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Arctic hare carries a talisman of a copper cast of the first snowdrop petal. They hope it will help waken the slumbering earth and return spring to us once again.
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Imbolc collection is coming
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Imbolc collection is coming