Reader above All
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Person struggling with the world with a side interest in reading and a (hopefully!) growing passion for writing.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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With the outrageous and unending whiplash that is the 2025 news cycle, I think there should be a universally recognized "no guilt trip" amnesty for cancelling plans you made more than a week ago. Like, I have lived several lives since then and I know not the person I once was. Release me.
August 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
With the outrageous and unending whiplash that is the 2025 news cycle, I think there should be a universally recognized "no guilt trip" amnesty for cancelling plans you made more than a week ago. Like, I have lived several lives since then and I know not the person I once was. Release me.
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You don't have to be Lebanese but it helps
July 22, 2025 at 12:01 AM
You don't have to be Lebanese but it helps
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Shortly before dying from cancer in 2002, anthropologist Grover Krantz arranged to have his body donated to the Smithsonian under one condition: his remains and that of his dog would be displayed to replicate his favourite photo. More info: shorturl.at/hEqbT
June 29, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Shortly before dying from cancer in 2002, anthropologist Grover Krantz arranged to have his body donated to the Smithsonian under one condition: his remains and that of his dog would be displayed to replicate his favourite photo. More info: shorturl.at/hEqbT
Since it's been raining really hard in my corner of the world, please be safe when going outside even though it's bright and sunny in yours!
#becarefuloftheweather #heavyrains
#becarefuloftheweather #heavyrains
June 13, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Since it's been raining really hard in my corner of the world, please be safe when going outside even though it's bright and sunny in yours!
#becarefuloftheweather #heavyrains
#becarefuloftheweather #heavyrains
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Victorian medicine chest, which contains medications for pain relief, such as opium. It also includes a set of scales, weights, a pill tile, and a spatula. It was probably used in the home or by an apothecary.
Photo: Wellcome Collection, London.
Photo: Wellcome Collection, London.
June 6, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Victorian medicine chest, which contains medications for pain relief, such as opium. It also includes a set of scales, weights, a pill tile, and a spatula. It was probably used in the home or by an apothecary.
Photo: Wellcome Collection, London.
Photo: Wellcome Collection, London.
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It's been a year since our trip to Ireland. What a wonderful land and people. If you visit, make sure you visit Trinity College in Dublin and see the Book of Kells exhibit.
Most of the ancient books are being removed for preservation, but your book nerd fetish can certainly be adequately fed here.
Most of the ancient books are being removed for preservation, but your book nerd fetish can certainly be adequately fed here.
May 30, 2025 at 1:41 PM
It's been a year since our trip to Ireland. What a wonderful land and people. If you visit, make sure you visit Trinity College in Dublin and see the Book of Kells exhibit.
Most of the ancient books are being removed for preservation, but your book nerd fetish can certainly be adequately fed here.
Most of the ancient books are being removed for preservation, but your book nerd fetish can certainly be adequately fed here.
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During #WW1, artists like Anna Coleman Ladd created masks for disfigured soldiers. The metal was painted with hard enamel to resemble the recipient's skin tone. Ladd used real hair to create the eyelashes, eyebrows and moustaches. Had it not been for her efforts, many would have lived in isolation.
May 30, 2025 at 11:50 AM
During #WW1, artists like Anna Coleman Ladd created masks for disfigured soldiers. The metal was painted with hard enamel to resemble the recipient's skin tone. Ladd used real hair to create the eyelashes, eyebrows and moustaches. Had it not been for her efforts, many would have lived in isolation.
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This jeweled skeleton comes from the Waldsassen Basilika in Germany, the “Sistine Chapel of Death.” Skilled nuns, or occasionally monks, dressed the skeletons in elaborate 18th-century clothing and then covered them with jewels.
Photo by Paul Koudounaris for his book HEAVENLY BODIES
Photo by Paul Koudounaris for his book HEAVENLY BODIES
May 20, 2025 at 9:11 AM
This jeweled skeleton comes from the Waldsassen Basilika in Germany, the “Sistine Chapel of Death.” Skilled nuns, or occasionally monks, dressed the skeletons in elaborate 18th-century clothing and then covered them with jewels.
Photo by Paul Koudounaris for his book HEAVENLY BODIES
Photo by Paul Koudounaris for his book HEAVENLY BODIES
Why is it that one minute I'm feeling down because I don't deserve to be happy because I'm me and then I laugh when my friends react WTF?! to the memes I send them?
#thedualityofpeople
#thedualityofpeople
May 14, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Why is it that one minute I'm feeling down because I don't deserve to be happy because I'm me and then I laugh when my friends react WTF?! to the memes I send them?
#thedualityofpeople
#thedualityofpeople
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It's a fantastic book - download it - buy it - or just borrow it and read it. The Dust Bowl Triolgy are worth the effort.
May 11, 2025 at 1:20 PM
It's a fantastic book - download it - buy it - or just borrow it and read it. The Dust Bowl Triolgy are worth the effort.
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I think one of the reasons some people (myself often included) find the posts about how "Mother's Day is for pet owners/aunts/people who don't want kids too!" annoying is not a devaluing of others' experiences, but feeling as though a deeply life-changing and difficult role is in yet another way...
May 11, 2025 at 9:05 PM
I think one of the reasons some people (myself often included) find the posts about how "Mother's Day is for pet owners/aunts/people who don't want kids too!" annoying is not a devaluing of others' experiences, but feeling as though a deeply life-changing and difficult role is in yet another way...
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Every wedding should also have a worst man because I bet his speech would be so entertaining
May 6, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Every wedding should also have a worst man because I bet his speech would be so entertaining
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Bird photography tips, an oldie that is hopefully useful for spring migration right now.
April 30, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Bird photography tips, an oldie that is hopefully useful for spring migration right now.
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The Japanese artist Masayo Fukuda hand-cut this incredible life-sized octopus from one sheet of paper. Known as Kirie in Japanese (translated as “cut picture”), the traditional art form involves cutting intricate forms from a single sheet of white paper and contrasting it against a dark background.
April 21, 2025 at 1:28 PM
The Japanese artist Masayo Fukuda hand-cut this incredible life-sized octopus from one sheet of paper. Known as Kirie in Japanese (translated as “cut picture”), the traditional art form involves cutting intricate forms from a single sheet of white paper and contrasting it against a dark background.
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Had an ice cream cupcake today 10/10 no notes
April 19, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Had an ice cream cupcake today 10/10 no notes
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When I'm researching an artist's work, or just if I'm curious, I am a total crazy completist. But if anyone ever came to me and said, "I am going to read every word you have ever published," I would smile politely and immediately start thinking about how to dispose of a human body.
April 20, 2025 at 2:34 AM
When I'm researching an artist's work, or just if I'm curious, I am a total crazy completist. But if anyone ever came to me and said, "I am going to read every word you have ever published," I would smile politely and immediately start thinking about how to dispose of a human body.
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Don’t shame people for not immediately reading all the books they buy. Some books aren’t made to be ready right away, okay? Some books need time to mature. Some books need to cure for a while. Some books are prosciutto, and don’t you forget it.
April 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Don’t shame people for not immediately reading all the books they buy. Some books aren’t made to be ready right away, okay? Some books need time to mature. Some books need to cure for a while. Some books are prosciutto, and don’t you forget it.
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#Connect2Nature
Me, in the morning when I want to see if it's light yet, but don't want to really wake up.
I interrupted this male Snowy Owl's nap during a gear testing visit to the Toronto Zoo.
#Nature #Birds #Raptors #Photography
Me, in the morning when I want to see if it's light yet, but don't want to really wake up.
I interrupted this male Snowy Owl's nap during a gear testing visit to the Toronto Zoo.
#Nature #Birds #Raptors #Photography
April 17, 2025 at 12:50 PM
#Connect2Nature
Me, in the morning when I want to see if it's light yet, but don't want to really wake up.
I interrupted this male Snowy Owl's nap during a gear testing visit to the Toronto Zoo.
#Nature #Birds #Raptors #Photography
Me, in the morning when I want to see if it's light yet, but don't want to really wake up.
I interrupted this male Snowy Owl's nap during a gear testing visit to the Toronto Zoo.
#Nature #Birds #Raptors #Photography
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Look, boy library cats are named Dewey and girl library cats are named Paige and that's just the way it is
April 12, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Look, boy library cats are named Dewey and girl library cats are named Paige and that's just the way it is
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Dissected Lego Man by Jason Freeny.
April 12, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Dissected Lego Man by Jason Freeny.
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This 17th-century watch is a "memento mori," a reminder of the shortness of life. The inscription roughly translates: "Thus passes wordly glory remember your end." It was sold by Christies in 2017 for £12.5K.
April 12, 2025 at 6:13 PM
This 17th-century watch is a "memento mori," a reminder of the shortness of life. The inscription roughly translates: "Thus passes wordly glory remember your end." It was sold by Christies in 2017 for £12.5K.