Rachael Dunlop
@rachaeldunlop.com
Writer of #FlashFiction, #ShortStories and a never-finished novel. Spaniel-wrangler. Curmudgeon. Forest dweller. #MDANT She/her/cis rachaeldunlop.com
This abridged version is clearly labelled, and the full version is listed first on Prime. Why the abridged version exists is another story. But yes, get physical copies of your favourite movies and shows.
So, a version of IT"S A WONDERFUL LIFE on Amazon cuts 22 minutes of the movie including the entire Pottersville sequence.(via @pematson.bsky.social )
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Physical Media for the Win: Amazon’s ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Cuts Pivotal Scenes
One tradition in my household is to watch It’s a Wonderful Life on Christmas Eve. There is something about the story of a good man, George Bailey, and his realization that life is worth living and…
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December 26, 2025 at 11:24 AM
This abridged version is clearly labelled, and the full version is listed first on Prime. Why the abridged version exists is another story. But yes, get physical copies of your favourite movies and shows.
Regretting my NYT games subscription present to myself already.
December 25, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Regretting my NYT games subscription present to myself already.
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Tomorrow evening it’ll be my annual duty to vaguely shepherd the activity on the #duvetknowitschristmas hashtag and urge people to give small sums to charity. 7.30pm? Something like that?
December 23, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Tomorrow evening it’ll be my annual duty to vaguely shepherd the activity on the #duvetknowitschristmas hashtag and urge people to give small sums to charity. 7.30pm? Something like that?
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Story from Joolz Denby over on Facebook. A bad day at TotP in 1985 with New Model Army, and Chris Rea suddenly appearing and being compassionate and gernerally decent.
December 23, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Story from Joolz Denby over on Facebook. A bad day at TotP in 1985 with New Model Army, and Chris Rea suddenly appearing and being compassionate and gernerally decent.
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An absolute staple of our Christmases for 20 years. Just made a few batches for the returning adult children. Even the person who doesn’t like chocolate cake loves these. My only tweak is to not use paper cases as the royal icing cements to them. @nigella.bsky.social www.nigella.com/recipes/chri...
Christmas Cupcakes
These beauties also make a very good alternative to mince pies. I buy the icing ready made and dyed (which is why it isn’t a very convincing colour for holly, let’s be frank) and use cranberries as th...
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December 22, 2025 at 1:41 PM
An absolute staple of our Christmases for 20 years. Just made a few batches for the returning adult children. Even the person who doesn’t like chocolate cake loves these. My only tweak is to not use paper cases as the royal icing cements to them. @nigella.bsky.social www.nigella.com/recipes/chri...
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Ladybird Artists Advent Calendar, window 22
Durham Cathedral
Artist: SRBadmin
Durham Cathedral
Artist: SRBadmin
December 22, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Ladybird Artists Advent Calendar, window 22
Durham Cathedral
Artist: SRBadmin
Durham Cathedral
Artist: SRBadmin
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So, just to confirm, the BBC can’t keep Robin Ince on the air because his trans allyship brings the organisation into disrepute, but they can keep David Walliams, who performed Nazi salutes at the recording of this very show, on the air despite him being predatory towards women. Cool. Very normal.
December 21, 2025 at 10:59 AM
So, just to confirm, the BBC can’t keep Robin Ince on the air because his trans allyship brings the organisation into disrepute, but they can keep David Walliams, who performed Nazi salutes at the recording of this very show, on the air despite him being predatory towards women. Cool. Very normal.
Hanging fairy lights in the bedrooms of my returning adult children like a COMPLETELY NORMAL PERSON.
December 21, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Hanging fairy lights in the bedrooms of my returning adult children like a COMPLETELY NORMAL PERSON.
We had cause to consult a paediatric urologist many years ago, and his name was Dix Poppas. ‘Call me Dr Dix,’ he told anxious parents. He knew what he was doing.
December 21, 2025 at 9:45 AM
We had cause to consult a paediatric urologist many years ago, and his name was Dix Poppas. ‘Call me Dr Dix,’ he told anxious parents. He knew what he was doing.
I find it interesting that someone was taking so many photos at these events. Remember most of these are from before the ubiquity of cameras on our phones. Who were they for? Why were people so happy to pose for them? What was their currency?
December 21, 2025 at 9:43 AM
I find it interesting that someone was taking so many photos at these events. Remember most of these are from before the ubiquity of cameras on our phones. Who were they for? Why were people so happy to pose for them? What was their currency?
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Despite frequent remonstrations from digital archivists, Persephone never accepted that she could not photocopy a whole book in one go.
December 21, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Despite frequent remonstrations from digital archivists, Persephone never accepted that she could not photocopy a whole book in one go.
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Ladybird Artists Advent Calendar
Window 20
‘Winter Sunrise’
Artist: SR Badmin
Window 20
‘Winter Sunrise’
Artist: SR Badmin
December 20, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Ladybird Artists Advent Calendar
Window 20
‘Winter Sunrise’
Artist: SR Badmin
Window 20
‘Winter Sunrise’
Artist: SR Badmin
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UCKG pastor’s exorcism in London resulted in child’s death and jailing of 4 guardians.
They backed Bolsonaro in Brazil.
They are anti LGBT+
Don’t give them money!
They backed Bolsonaro in Brazil.
They are anti LGBT+
Don’t give them money!
Your usual reminder that the UCKG is an extraordinarily shady outfit. It is not clear what the money they collect is for or where it goes. They are collecting all over London today. Avoid.
December 20, 2025 at 1:06 PM
UCKG pastor’s exorcism in London resulted in child’s death and jailing of 4 guardians.
They backed Bolsonaro in Brazil.
They are anti LGBT+
Don’t give them money!
They backed Bolsonaro in Brazil.
They are anti LGBT+
Don’t give them money!
Pairs very nicely with this.
December 20, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Pairs very nicely with this.
This is a Christmas album. Don’t @ me.
December 20, 2025 at 2:59 PM
This is a Christmas album. Don’t @ me.
Coming full circle: marketing normal clementines as ‘easy peelers’ when they’re just being themselves.
December 20, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Coming full circle: marketing normal clementines as ‘easy peelers’ when they’re just being themselves.
And of course, if he was doing it openly at Harper Collins, he was doing it EVERYWHERE in his life. These mitigations are such a throwback: if you don’t want to be molested, don’t be alone with a pervert. That’s what I was taught fifty years ago.
"some" doing a lot of heavy-lifting here.
"....steps were taken to limit contact between Walliams and some employees. Measures reportedly included ensuring some staff did not work directly with him, advising them to attend meetings in pairs and discouraging visits to his home."
"....steps were taken to limit contact between Walliams and some employees. Measures reportedly included ensuring some staff did not work directly with him, advising them to attend meetings in pairs and discouraging visits to his home."
David Walliams dropped by publisher over alleged inappropriate behaviour
December 19, 2025 at 6:38 PM
And of course, if he was doing it openly at Harper Collins, he was doing it EVERYWHERE in his life. These mitigations are such a throwback: if you don’t want to be molested, don’t be alone with a pervert. That’s what I was taught fifty years ago.
Festive flash fun at its finest. @downith.bsky.social
"Your BMI is concerning. We recommend you consume healthy snacks while airborne..." Cancelling Scrooge by Damhnait Monaghan @downith.bsky.social #flashfiction #Christmas #readingcommunity #writingcommunity. Please click on the link and enjoy fictivedream.com/2025/12/14/c...
December 19, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Festive flash fun at its finest. @downith.bsky.social
Finally. An open ‘secret’ for far too long. Here’s hoping there is some justice for his victims now.
Every time there's a breaking story about a celeb's treatment of women, everyone in the book world asks, "Is it finally Walliams?" Well, it finally is.
Exclusive: David Walliams dropped by publisher over inappropriate behaviour towards women
Telegraph investigation into best-selling children’s author uncovers claims that he ‘harassed’ junior female employees at Harper Collins
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December 19, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Finally. An open ‘secret’ for far too long. Here’s hoping there is some justice for his victims now.
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Jeanette Manrara just used the word 'juggernugget' and honestly, that's what I'll be using from now on. #ItTakesTwo #Strictly
December 18, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Jeanette Manrara just used the word 'juggernugget' and honestly, that's what I'll be using from now on. #ItTakesTwo #Strictly
Would be funny if, in disclosure, it was proved once and for all how robust the BBC voting systems are and all the ‘it’s rigged!’ numpties would have to shut up forever. #Strictly
Thomas Skinner sues the BBC for ‘rigging Strictly Come Dancing’ votes after being first out
https://www.europesays.com/uk/641348/
Former Apprentice contestant Thomas Skinner is understood to be taking legal action against the BBC, alleging the broadcaster…#uk #news #uknews
https://www.europesays.com/uk/641348/
Former Apprentice contestant Thomas Skinner is understood to be taking legal action against the BBC, alleging the broadcaster…#uk #news #uknews
Thomas Skinner sues the BBC for 'rigging Strictly Come Dancing' votes after being first out - United Kingdom
Former Apprentice contestant Thomas Skinner is understood to be taking legal action against the BBC, alleging the broadcaster manipulated voting to ensure his
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December 19, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Would be funny if, in disclosure, it was proved once and for all how robust the BBC voting systems are and all the ‘it’s rigged!’ numpties would have to shut up forever. #Strictly
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Ho boy. It’s a Charlie Brown Christmas on 6 Music right now. This might be where my love of jazz comes from. And a bit of Christmas melancholy. When you get to my age, it’s inevitable that Christmases are gently haunted by loss. Leaning in rather than bottling up is my coping mechanism of choice.
December 19, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Ho boy. It’s a Charlie Brown Christmas on 6 Music right now. This might be where my love of jazz comes from. And a bit of Christmas melancholy. When you get to my age, it’s inevitable that Christmases are gently haunted by loss. Leaning in rather than bottling up is my coping mechanism of choice.