Trish
@unknownquantities.bsky.social
Reader/wonderer/wanderer/advocate.
Loves books, Dickinson, Woolf, German expressionist cinema.
Certain slants of light.
Dislikes mushrooms.
Curious agnostic. Curious, generally.
Views/photos own.
Loves books, Dickinson, Woolf, German expressionist cinema.
Certain slants of light.
Dislikes mushrooms.
Curious agnostic. Curious, generally.
Views/photos own.
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A U.S. customs officer having to go through my social media history
December 11, 2025 at 12:11 PM
A U.S. customs officer having to go through my social media history
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“Did you like that necklace I got you? You don’t remember? I gave it to you last week. You said you loved it. You really forgot that quickly?”
December 11, 2025 at 3:23 PM
“Did you like that necklace I got you? You don’t remember? I gave it to you last week. You said you loved it. You really forgot that quickly?”
Last day of work for this year!
I thought an emanation of some arcane power - for the first time in 9 years on the job- was about to bring about not just getting all my calls and emails cleared, but also all my cases closed.
There is 1 case awaiting decision.
Ow, me neurodivergence. It be leppin
I thought an emanation of some arcane power - for the first time in 9 years on the job- was about to bring about not just getting all my calls and emails cleared, but also all my cases closed.
There is 1 case awaiting decision.
Ow, me neurodivergence. It be leppin
December 11, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Last day of work for this year!
I thought an emanation of some arcane power - for the first time in 9 years on the job- was about to bring about not just getting all my calls and emails cleared, but also all my cases closed.
There is 1 case awaiting decision.
Ow, me neurodivergence. It be leppin
I thought an emanation of some arcane power - for the first time in 9 years on the job- was about to bring about not just getting all my calls and emails cleared, but also all my cases closed.
There is 1 case awaiting decision.
Ow, me neurodivergence. It be leppin
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last time I went to America the customs guy made fun of me for having loads of business cards in my luggage. Can't imagine having to sit there while he reads all my old tweets
December 10, 2025 at 4:27 PM
last time I went to America the customs guy made fun of me for having loads of business cards in my luggage. Can't imagine having to sit there while he reads all my old tweets
Emily Dickinson, born on this day in 1830.
I am alive—because
I do not own a House—
Entitled to myself—precise—
And fitting no one else—
[Lines 17-20 poem 470, Fascicle 26
c. 1862]
I am alive—because
I do not own a House—
Entitled to myself—precise—
And fitting no one else—
[Lines 17-20 poem 470, Fascicle 26
c. 1862]
December 10, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Emily Dickinson, born on this day in 1830.
I am alive—because
I do not own a House—
Entitled to myself—precise—
And fitting no one else—
[Lines 17-20 poem 470, Fascicle 26
c. 1862]
I am alive—because
I do not own a House—
Entitled to myself—precise—
And fitting no one else—
[Lines 17-20 poem 470, Fascicle 26
c. 1862]
youtu.be/ITglyXA22Yo?...
🎧 Required.
This is balm to my pounding head, the sound of Hildur Guðnadóttir's bow whispering, her occasionally breath and subtle finger sounds.
I love the use of rests in Hildur Guðnadóttir's work, like the pause between breath, or heartbeats.
🎧 Required.
This is balm to my pounding head, the sound of Hildur Guðnadóttir's bow whispering, her occasionally breath and subtle finger sounds.
I love the use of rests in Hildur Guðnadóttir's work, like the pause between breath, or heartbeats.
Strokur
YouTube video by Hildur Guðnadóttir - Topic
youtu.be
December 9, 2025 at 11:32 AM
youtu.be/ITglyXA22Yo?...
🎧 Required.
This is balm to my pounding head, the sound of Hildur Guðnadóttir's bow whispering, her occasionally breath and subtle finger sounds.
I love the use of rests in Hildur Guðnadóttir's work, like the pause between breath, or heartbeats.
🎧 Required.
This is balm to my pounding head, the sound of Hildur Guðnadóttir's bow whispering, her occasionally breath and subtle finger sounds.
I love the use of rests in Hildur Guðnadóttir's work, like the pause between breath, or heartbeats.
It's great being sensitive to atmosphere and all, not so much when there's a storm coming and it feels like someone is carrying me around by my temples.
Pressure is now 982 and dropping. I'm glad I'm off today, squinting and talking through my teeth doesn't make a great impression
Pressure is now 982 and dropping. I'm glad I'm off today, squinting and talking through my teeth doesn't make a great impression
December 9, 2025 at 10:55 AM
It's great being sensitive to atmosphere and all, not so much when there's a storm coming and it feels like someone is carrying me around by my temples.
Pressure is now 982 and dropping. I'm glad I'm off today, squinting and talking through my teeth doesn't make a great impression
Pressure is now 982 and dropping. I'm glad I'm off today, squinting and talking through my teeth doesn't make a great impression
It's very likely I've posted this before because I ❤️ Chesnokov.
But this is perfect (imo) for a dark winter evening.
(Better still as I am currently enveloped in the smell of a deeply resinous pine tree - it's somehow a very pleasing sense combo)
youtu.be/yj5dMqGwha4?...
But this is perfect (imo) for a dark winter evening.
(Better still as I am currently enveloped in the smell of a deeply resinous pine tree - it's somehow a very pleasing sense combo)
youtu.be/yj5dMqGwha4?...
Chesnokov - Tebe Poem - Grand Choir "Masters of Choral Singing"
YouTube video by The Oktavism Channel
youtu.be
December 8, 2025 at 9:48 PM
It's very likely I've posted this before because I ❤️ Chesnokov.
But this is perfect (imo) for a dark winter evening.
(Better still as I am currently enveloped in the smell of a deeply resinous pine tree - it's somehow a very pleasing sense combo)
youtu.be/yj5dMqGwha4?...
But this is perfect (imo) for a dark winter evening.
(Better still as I am currently enveloped in the smell of a deeply resinous pine tree - it's somehow a very pleasing sense combo)
youtu.be/yj5dMqGwha4?...
I'm as much of a Modernist appreciator as... the next Modernist appreciator but, well, it's just not that Christmassy is it, An Post?
In fact, people of a certain age will just see Bod wearing a helmet and head lamp.
In fact, people of a certain age will just see Bod wearing a helmet and head lamp.
December 8, 2025 at 2:04 PM
I'm as much of a Modernist appreciator as... the next Modernist appreciator but, well, it's just not that Christmassy is it, An Post?
In fact, people of a certain age will just see Bod wearing a helmet and head lamp.
In fact, people of a certain age will just see Bod wearing a helmet and head lamp.
It's fine 2 starlings don't fit on the ball feeder, they'll just stand on each other's backs.
December 8, 2025 at 1:02 PM
It's fine 2 starlings don't fit on the ball feeder, they'll just stand on each other's backs.
I dropped this earlier and they all went everywhere. I have now discovered that my idea of hell would be putting very similarly sized nails or screws in compartments for all eternity.
December 7, 2025 at 7:55 PM
I dropped this earlier and they all went everywhere. I have now discovered that my idea of hell would be putting very similarly sized nails or screws in compartments for all eternity.
Amazing sky right now
December 6, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Amazing sky right now
I was woken from my blissful slumber by the local chapter of SAD (Starlings Against Discrimination) shouting and brawling.
I got up to hear their complaint, which was that the feeder for the sparrows was completely full, their one only 2/3 full. I pointed out species size difference. Case dismissed.
I got up to hear their complaint, which was that the feeder for the sparrows was completely full, their one only 2/3 full. I pointed out species size difference. Case dismissed.
December 6, 2025 at 9:45 AM
I was woken from my blissful slumber by the local chapter of SAD (Starlings Against Discrimination) shouting and brawling.
I got up to hear their complaint, which was that the feeder for the sparrows was completely full, their one only 2/3 full. I pointed out species size difference. Case dismissed.
I got up to hear their complaint, which was that the feeder for the sparrows was completely full, their one only 2/3 full. I pointed out species size difference. Case dismissed.
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King John was not a good man
He had his little ways,
& sometimes no one spoke to him
for days & days & days.
& round about December
The menu for his feast
Which offered all the Christmas feels
& brought on lots of joyful squeals
At one time had 10k eels!
And later that increased.
🗃️🧪
He had his little ways,
& sometimes no one spoke to him
for days & days & days.
& round about December
The menu for his feast
Which offered all the Christmas feels
& brought on lots of joyful squeals
At one time had 10k eels!
And later that increased.
🗃️🧪
December 4, 2025 at 5:17 PM
King John was not a good man
He had his little ways,
& sometimes no one spoke to him
for days & days & days.
& round about December
The menu for his feast
Which offered all the Christmas feels
& brought on lots of joyful squeals
At one time had 10k eels!
And later that increased.
🗃️🧪
He had his little ways,
& sometimes no one spoke to him
for days & days & days.
& round about December
The menu for his feast
Which offered all the Christmas feels
& brought on lots of joyful squeals
At one time had 10k eels!
And later that increased.
🗃️🧪
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kind of obsessed with this custom binding for Moby dick by Susan and Chaim Ebanks at Exeter Bookbinders
December 4, 2025 at 2:05 PM
kind of obsessed with this custom binding for Moby dick by Susan and Chaim Ebanks at Exeter Bookbinders
How the Christ is it still only Thursday? My leave starts the end of next week, so clearly my anticipation has caused a rift in the space time continuum.
Sincere apologies: the Dublin train now standing on platform 1 is quite likely to be last week's 17.05 to Maynooth.
youtu.be/6gqo16DjccU?...
Sincere apologies: the Dublin train now standing on platform 1 is quite likely to be last week's 17.05 to Maynooth.
youtu.be/6gqo16DjccU?...
Dull Day
YouTube video by The Birthday Party - Topic
youtu.be
December 4, 2025 at 8:58 AM
How the Christ is it still only Thursday? My leave starts the end of next week, so clearly my anticipation has caused a rift in the space time continuum.
Sincere apologies: the Dublin train now standing on platform 1 is quite likely to be last week's 17.05 to Maynooth.
youtu.be/6gqo16DjccU?...
Sincere apologies: the Dublin train now standing on platform 1 is quite likely to be last week's 17.05 to Maynooth.
youtu.be/6gqo16DjccU?...
It's a good job guns aren't legal in Ireland because I've just watched about 15 minutes (could have been 15 hours) of Meghan's Christmas thing and after about 8 minutes, wanted to shoot myself.
Who in the name of Holy God uses a glue gun for sealing wax? Use a tealight and a spoon, oh my gaaaaawd
Who in the name of Holy God uses a glue gun for sealing wax? Use a tealight and a spoon, oh my gaaaaawd
a cartoon of snow white in a cell with bars on the door
Alt: a cartoon of snow white clapping in a padded cell.
media.tenor.com
December 3, 2025 at 7:49 PM
It's a good job guns aren't legal in Ireland because I've just watched about 15 minutes (could have been 15 hours) of Meghan's Christmas thing and after about 8 minutes, wanted to shoot myself.
Who in the name of Holy God uses a glue gun for sealing wax? Use a tealight and a spoon, oh my gaaaaawd
Who in the name of Holy God uses a glue gun for sealing wax? Use a tealight and a spoon, oh my gaaaaawd
How are we all this mid-week?
Personally, I need a bit of a head - nodder to get started this morning.
youtu.be/9nNHMu0-jW8?...
Personally, I need a bit of a head - nodder to get started this morning.
youtu.be/9nNHMu0-jW8?...
Robert Plant - Carry Fire | Official Audio
YouTube video by Robert Plant
youtu.be
December 3, 2025 at 9:15 AM
How are we all this mid-week?
Personally, I need a bit of a head - nodder to get started this morning.
youtu.be/9nNHMu0-jW8?...
Personally, I need a bit of a head - nodder to get started this morning.
youtu.be/9nNHMu0-jW8?...
Glinda had a run in with neighbourhood Bad Cat, so she gets all the cushions*
*She gets all the cushions anyway.
*She gets all the cushions anyway.
December 2, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Glinda had a run in with neighbourhood Bad Cat, so she gets all the cushions*
*She gets all the cushions anyway.
*She gets all the cushions anyway.
The birds are becoming rotund - so all is well on schedule for the cold snap which may, or may not, come.
December 2, 2025 at 11:40 AM
The birds are becoming rotund - so all is well on schedule for the cold snap which may, or may not, come.
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👻 Were you a creepy kid? #HenryJames’ The #TurnOfTheScrew tells the story of two children and a governess who are haunted by a pair of very sinister ghosts.
🎧 Tune into this episode tomorrow, wherever you listen to podcasts!
#SecretLifeOfBooks #classicbooks #readingcommunity
🎧 Tune into this episode tomorrow, wherever you listen to podcasts!
#SecretLifeOfBooks #classicbooks #readingcommunity
December 1, 2025 at 9:24 AM
👻 Were you a creepy kid? #HenryJames’ The #TurnOfTheScrew tells the story of two children and a governess who are haunted by a pair of very sinister ghosts.
🎧 Tune into this episode tomorrow, wherever you listen to podcasts!
#SecretLifeOfBooks #classicbooks #readingcommunity
🎧 Tune into this episode tomorrow, wherever you listen to podcasts!
#SecretLifeOfBooks #classicbooks #readingcommunity
We've really enjoyed Mr Mercedes. (S1.)
It's one is the few shows I've seen to accurately depict an autistic woman, for starters.
It's camp AF in places. So *very many* enjoyable tropes: Chekhov's burger, the left arm, gripped at absently from atop the telegraph pole atop Plot Development Hill.
It's one is the few shows I've seen to accurately depict an autistic woman, for starters.
It's camp AF in places. So *very many* enjoyable tropes: Chekhov's burger, the left arm, gripped at absently from atop the telegraph pole atop Plot Development Hill.
December 1, 2025 at 1:29 PM
We've really enjoyed Mr Mercedes. (S1.)
It's one is the few shows I've seen to accurately depict an autistic woman, for starters.
It's camp AF in places. So *very many* enjoyable tropes: Chekhov's burger, the left arm, gripped at absently from atop the telegraph pole atop Plot Development Hill.
It's one is the few shows I've seen to accurately depict an autistic woman, for starters.
It's camp AF in places. So *very many* enjoyable tropes: Chekhov's burger, the left arm, gripped at absently from atop the telegraph pole atop Plot Development Hill.
Other favourite TV trope (aside from someone in peril who leaves all their lights on and never closes their curtains): someone hears noise outside and comes out to look, leaving front door wide open the whole time they go around looking around.
November 29, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Other favourite TV trope (aside from someone in peril who leaves all their lights on and never closes their curtains): someone hears noise outside and comes out to look, leaving front door wide open the whole time they go around looking around.
As I have got older I have come to love the brevity of sunset - lit winter clouds as much as summer's lingering line of embers on the sea's horizons.
November 29, 2025 at 4:12 PM
As I have got older I have come to love the brevity of sunset - lit winter clouds as much as summer's lingering line of embers on the sea's horizons.