Rev Dev
@revdev.bsky.social
A wanderer, Dad, and Anglican priest; an American immigrant living in the UK
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July 24, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Sudden overweening craving for the terrible hamburgers I used to get in Szente, Hungary when I was an English teacher there in 1997.
Hungarian for cheeseburger is pronounced “shite-burger” (sajtburger)
Hungarian for cheeseburger is pronounced “shite-burger” (sajtburger)
July 24, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Sudden overweening craving for the terrible hamburgers I used to get in Szente, Hungary when I was an English teacher there in 1997.
Hungarian for cheeseburger is pronounced “shite-burger” (sajtburger)
Hungarian for cheeseburger is pronounced “shite-burger” (sajtburger)
I’m a conspiracy theory conspiracy theorist. Aliens tricked us into believing the moon landing was a hoax.
July 19, 2025 at 8:36 PM
I’m a conspiracy theory conspiracy theorist. Aliens tricked us into believing the moon landing was a hoax.
How fleeting are all human emotions compared with the massive continuity of ducks.
Dorothy Sayers, ‘Gaudy Night’ (1935)
Dorothy Sayers, ‘Gaudy Night’ (1935)
June 29, 2025 at 7:08 PM
How fleeting are all human emotions compared with the massive continuity of ducks.
Dorothy Sayers, ‘Gaudy Night’ (1935)
Dorothy Sayers, ‘Gaudy Night’ (1935)
Tell me again about how the Republicans are all about “states’ rights”
June 8, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Tell me again about how the Republicans are all about “states’ rights”
This isn't a 'bromance breakup.' This is a falling out between two abusers; nothing to do with masculinity and everything to do with vile humans being vile.
June 6, 2025 at 3:30 PM
This isn't a 'bromance breakup.' This is a falling out between two abusers; nothing to do with masculinity and everything to do with vile humans being vile.
Floofy dreams and goodnight!
June 3, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Floofy dreams and goodnight!
Is the difference between : ) and ( : regional or generational or…?
May 22, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Is the difference between : ) and ( : regional or generational or…?
Them: How are you holding up?
Me: <looks at playlist of nothing but Smashing Pumpkins and My Chemical Romance>…Um, fine?
Me: <looks at playlist of nothing but Smashing Pumpkins and My Chemical Romance>…Um, fine?
May 20, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Them: How are you holding up?
Me: <looks at playlist of nothing but Smashing Pumpkins and My Chemical Romance>…Um, fine?
Me: <looks at playlist of nothing but Smashing Pumpkins and My Chemical Romance>…Um, fine?
The church will open late today because every one of my clerical collars and studs have mysteriously disappeared. How is this possible in a very small home? Have the cats been selling my clergy clothes on eBay?
May 19, 2025 at 8:06 AM
The church will open late today because every one of my clerical collars and studs have mysteriously disappeared. How is this possible in a very small home? Have the cats been selling my clergy clothes on eBay?
Cardinal Robert Barron, bishop of the Diocese of Winona–Rochester in Minnesota, made a prophetic comment last week to the press — under Trump, America is in political decline.
May 8, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Cardinal Robert Barron, bishop of the Diocese of Winona–Rochester in Minnesota, made a prophetic comment last week to the press — under Trump, America is in political decline.
Aladdin’s lamp: A bottle of jinn.
May 6, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Aladdin’s lamp: A bottle of jinn.
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We are so looking forward to welcoming Dr Sanjee Perera, Lay Canon of Liverpool Cathedral @livcathedral.bsky.social , at our Triduum services — from Maundy Thursday to Easter. Come join us on a journey to celebrate the triumph of love, justice, and hope!
#livinghope
#livinghope
April 9, 2025 at 7:48 PM
We are so looking forward to welcoming Dr Sanjee Perera, Lay Canon of Liverpool Cathedral @livcathedral.bsky.social , at our Triduum services — from Maundy Thursday to Easter. Come join us on a journey to celebrate the triumph of love, justice, and hope!
#livinghope
#livinghope
Today’s imagination exercise: Mission Impossible, starting Tom … Waits.
April 9, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Today’s imagination exercise: Mission Impossible, starting Tom … Waits.
Mood.
(Biblioteka Jagiellonska, BJ Rkp. 793 III, f.189v)
(Biblioteka Jagiellonska, BJ Rkp. 793 III, f.189v)
April 8, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Mood.
(Biblioteka Jagiellonska, BJ Rkp. 793 III, f.189v)
(Biblioteka Jagiellonska, BJ Rkp. 793 III, f.189v)
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How I’m feeling about 20 January
(h/t to our long-suffering cat Blit, who had to wear this cone for three weeks)
(h/t to our long-suffering cat Blit, who had to wear this cone for three weeks)
January 18, 2025 at 12:23 PM
How I’m feeling about 20 January
(h/t to our long-suffering cat Blit, who had to wear this cone for three weeks)
(h/t to our long-suffering cat Blit, who had to wear this cone for three weeks)
The US just hit Myanmar with a 44% tariff, after sending no earthquake response help because we’ve destroyed US Aid.
China must be loving this.
China must be loving this.
April 3, 2025 at 6:50 AM
The US just hit Myanmar with a 44% tariff, after sending no earthquake response help because we’ve destroyed US Aid.
China must be loving this.
China must be loving this.
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Today we celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation at the medieval altar in @stbenetscam dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary’s mother.
“For nothing will be impossible with God,” Gabriel declared. What impossible good news are you praying for today?
“For nothing will be impossible with God,” Gabriel declared. What impossible good news are you praying for today?
March 25, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Today we celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation at the medieval altar in @stbenetscam dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary’s mother.
“For nothing will be impossible with God,” Gabriel declared. What impossible good news are you praying for today?
“For nothing will be impossible with God,” Gabriel declared. What impossible good news are you praying for today?
#morningprayer thoughts: had never noticed the detail in the feeding of the 5k that there was “much grass” — a bread & roses moment of not only being fed but also being comforted, a soft picnic ground and a pasture for the Shepherd’s flock.
March 13, 2025 at 9:16 AM
#morningprayer thoughts: had never noticed the detail in the feeding of the 5k that there was “much grass” — a bread & roses moment of not only being fed but also being comforted, a soft picnic ground and a pasture for the Shepherd’s flock.
Honoured to be dep’ing for the chaplain @bcgray.bsky.social , taking Evensong in a live @bbcradio3.bsky.social broadcast from @sidneysussex.bsky.social
3pm today and on iPlayer!
3pm today and on iPlayer!
March 12, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Honoured to be dep’ing for the chaplain @bcgray.bsky.social , taking Evensong in a live @bbcradio3.bsky.social broadcast from @sidneysussex.bsky.social
3pm today and on iPlayer!
3pm today and on iPlayer!
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We’ve entered the quiet season of #Lent. In addition to our twice-daily services at @stbenetscam.bsky.social , there are a range of events, classes, quiet days and liturgies to support one another in the deepening of our common faith. Learn more at www.stbenetschurch.org/lent
March 10, 2025 at 9:45 PM
We’ve entered the quiet season of #Lent. In addition to our twice-daily services at @stbenetscam.bsky.social , there are a range of events, classes, quiet days and liturgies to support one another in the deepening of our common faith. Learn more at www.stbenetschurch.org/lent
My first day off in 10 days. Spending it finding an emergency electrician and doing medical and school runs
March 10, 2025 at 7:20 AM
My first day off in 10 days. Spending it finding an emergency electrician and doing medical and school runs
The regular implosion of Reform UK is a reminder that more moderate Republicans share responsibility for Trump, because they protected him after choosing Party over Country.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
From Trump whisperer to trouble – angry Reform UK MPs turn on Farage
Internal row in party over ‘messianic’ leader becomes public amid competing members’ allegations of bullying and dirty tricks
www.theguardian.com
March 9, 2025 at 7:07 AM
The regular implosion of Reform UK is a reminder that more moderate Republicans share responsibility for Trump, because they protected him after choosing Party over Country.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
But after 40 days in the Wilderness,perhaps the Deceiver thought that Jesus would have had his doubts; that the loneliness of self-isolation might have induced a spiritual and moral disorientation.
(1/2)
(1/2)
March 8, 2025 at 9:02 PM
But after 40 days in the Wilderness,perhaps the Deceiver thought that Jesus would have had his doubts; that the loneliness of self-isolation might have induced a spiritual and moral disorientation.
(1/2)
(1/2)