Cherilyn Young
@cherilyntx.bsky.social
In #ATX / #PFL. #Catholic, lay Dominican, PhD, UT Texas Ex, 7th generation Texas resident. #tcmparty
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ICYMI: A video of a Caryl Churchill play criticising "unethical" sponsorship of the arts starring Samuel West and Siobhán McSweeney was shown outside London’s Old Vic as part of an escalation of dissent surrounding the funding of arts institutions 👇
Old Vic opening night hit by video protest against ‘unethical’ arts sponsors
A video of a Caryl Churchill play criticising ‘unethical’ sponsorship of the arts starring Samuel West and Siobhán McSweeney was shown outside London's Old Vic as part of a ‘ramping up’ of dissent surrounding the funding of arts institutions
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October 10, 2025 at 11:25 PM
ICYMI: A video of a Caryl Churchill play criticising "unethical" sponsorship of the arts starring Samuel West and Siobhán McSweeney was shown outside London’s Old Vic as part of an escalation of dissent surrounding the funding of arts institutions 👇
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I recently came across this extraordinary acting masterclass with the incredible Samuel West of a scene from Twelfth Night. It's utterly fascinating and allows you to see the words in a brilliant new light. I've been geeking over it 🎭
youtu.be/VQE2HhkweyE?...
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Acting Masterclass with Samuel West ft. Darcy Dixon and Katrina Galloway | Shakespeare@Peter's 2025
YouTube video by St Peter's College, University of Oxford
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October 11, 2025 at 10:59 PM
I recently came across this extraordinary acting masterclass with the incredible Samuel West of a scene from Twelfth Night. It's utterly fascinating and allows you to see the words in a brilliant new light. I've been geeking over it 🎭
youtu.be/VQE2HhkweyE?...
youtu.be/VQE2HhkweyE?...
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Samuel West being 'shouty' (his term, not mine) in excellent company. Provocative as always, here's Sam.
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Drama outside Old Vic as TV actors appear in sponsorship protest
Siobhán McSweeney and Samuel West star in video about greenwashing shown to theatregoers before the London debut of Hollywood star Susan Sarandon
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October 9, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Samuel West being 'shouty' (his term, not mine) in excellent company. Provocative as always, here's Sam.
www.thetimes.com/culture/thea...
www.thetimes.com/culture/thea...
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My most unhinged literary opinion is that saying “I don’t like the books of [popular author]” isn’t an unhinged literary opinion.
October 14, 2025 at 8:40 AM
My most unhinged literary opinion is that saying “I don’t like the books of [popular author]” isn’t an unhinged literary opinion.
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'When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognize courageous defenders of freedom who rise and resist,' the Norwegian Nobel Committee said as it announced Maria Corina Machado as the winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize
October 10, 2025 at 9:31 AM
'When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognize courageous defenders of freedom who rise and resist,' the Norwegian Nobel Committee said as it announced Maria Corina Machado as the winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize
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Remembering Bicycle Annie, the Drag’s most unforgettable character www.statesman.com/news/history...
People still wonder: Who in the world was Bicycle Annie?
We answer the question: Who was Austin eccentric Bicycle Annie?
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October 12, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Remembering Bicycle Annie, the Drag’s most unforgettable character www.statesman.com/news/history...
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The guy from the boat club "harbored" resentment? #MarlowPBS
a cartoon of snoopy sitting at a table with the words teehee on the bottom right
Alt: a cartoon of snoopy sitting at a table with the words teehee on the bottom right
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September 29, 2025 at 1:04 AM
The guy from the boat club "harbored" resentment? #MarlowPBS
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September 29, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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Ancient scribes had to practice their signature just like we do. We even have papyri illustrating a scribe named Petaus who over and over wrote the formula for a proper signature:
Name + Title + “I have submitted.” ✍️
P. Petaus 121. Inv. No. 328 Cologne. 182-187 CE www.uni-koeln.de/phil-fak/ifa...
Name + Title + “I have submitted.” ✍️
P. Petaus 121. Inv. No. 328 Cologne. 182-187 CE www.uni-koeln.de/phil-fak/ifa...
September 14, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Ancient scribes had to practice their signature just like we do. We even have papyri illustrating a scribe named Petaus who over and over wrote the formula for a proper signature:
Name + Title + “I have submitted.” ✍️
P. Petaus 121. Inv. No. 328 Cologne. 182-187 CE www.uni-koeln.de/phil-fak/ifa...
Name + Title + “I have submitted.” ✍️
P. Petaus 121. Inv. No. 328 Cologne. 182-187 CE www.uni-koeln.de/phil-fak/ifa...
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“This is dip,” I told my great aunt Tate, my grandfather’s sister, pointing to the bowls of failed fudge. “To dip your cookies in. It was supposed to be fudge but it didn’t set up.”
“Raised on the stuff,” said Great Aunt Tate.
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“Raised on the stuff,” said Great Aunt Tate.
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Spoon Fudge In The Mountains
It wasn't all bad. I talk so much about how strange and terrible my childhood was, and I'm right. But you've got to understand it wasn't all bad.
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September 15, 2025 at 2:05 AM
“This is dip,” I told my great aunt Tate, my grandfather’s sister, pointing to the bowls of failed fudge. “To dip your cookies in. It was supposed to be fudge but it didn’t set up.”
“Raised on the stuff,” said Great Aunt Tate.
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“Raised on the stuff,” said Great Aunt Tate.
www.patheos.com/blogs/steelm...
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SPIDER-MAN debuted on CBS #OTD in 1977.
Nicholas Hammond starred as the first live-action Peter Parker in this pilot film for the 1978-79 TV series.
It was released theatrically overseas as THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN. #FilmSky #TVSky #Spiderman
Nicholas Hammond starred as the first live-action Peter Parker in this pilot film for the 1978-79 TV series.
It was released theatrically overseas as THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN. #FilmSky #TVSky #Spiderman
September 15, 2025 at 2:18 AM
SPIDER-MAN debuted on CBS #OTD in 1977.
Nicholas Hammond starred as the first live-action Peter Parker in this pilot film for the 1978-79 TV series.
It was released theatrically overseas as THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN. #FilmSky #TVSky #Spiderman
Nicholas Hammond starred as the first live-action Peter Parker in this pilot film for the 1978-79 TV series.
It was released theatrically overseas as THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN. #FilmSky #TVSky #Spiderman
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This is a beatiful read by Samuel West.
youtu.be/fFVed5FX8XU?...
youtu.be/fFVed5FX8XU?...
John Wyndham - The Day of the Triffids - Audiobook full
YouTube video by Audio Xod
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July 11, 2025 at 6:43 AM
This is a beatiful read by Samuel West.
youtu.be/fFVed5FX8XU?...
youtu.be/fFVed5FX8XU?...
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I recently learned about the existence of pink rabbit blancmange - a once-popular British dessert - and you should really get a load of this:
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July 7, 2025 at 6:51 PM
I recently learned about the existence of pink rabbit blancmange - a once-popular British dessert - and you should really get a load of this:
cooking.stackexchange.com/questions/11...
cooking.stackexchange.com/questions/11...
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pope leo has the chance to do something extremely cool
NEW TONIGHT: The IRS says that churches can now endorse candidates from the pulpit, carving out an exemption to the decades-old ban on politicking by nonprofits.
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/07/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/07/u...
I.R.S. Says Churches Can Endorse Candidates From the Pulpit
www.nytimes.com
July 8, 2025 at 2:04 AM
pope leo has the chance to do something extremely cool
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This is insane. Every single non-profit in this country is barred from political endorsements.
Holy shit, a real masks-off moment. Trump's IRS says churches can continue to claim tax benefits as a nonprofit even while explicitly endorsing candidates.
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www.nytimes.com/2025/07/07/u...
I.R.S. Says Churches Can Endorse Candidates From the Pulpit
www.nytimes.com
July 8, 2025 at 1:41 AM
This is insane. Every single non-profit in this country is barred from political endorsements.
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alien graffiti can be pretty hurtful 😔
July 2, 2025 at 2:59 PM
alien graffiti can be pretty hurtful 😔
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People who frequently expressed love for others reported feeling happier more cared for in return, researchers find
Why small acts of affection may be the key to feeling more loved yourself
People who frequently expressed love for others reported feeling happier more cared for in return, researchers find
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July 3, 2025 at 11:01 AM
People who frequently expressed love for others reported feeling happier more cared for in return, researchers find
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We need to respond to that by being truthful and exact in our speech. And truthfully, the detention facility in the Florida everglades which is being colloquially referred to as “Alligator Alcatraz” is a concentration camp.
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Yes, "Alligator Alcatraz" is a Concentration Camp
...and there's a much better name for it than "Alligator Alcatraz."
marypezzulo.substack.com
July 3, 2025 at 3:19 AM
We need to respond to that by being truthful and exact in our speech. And truthfully, the detention facility in the Florida everglades which is being colloquially referred to as “Alligator Alcatraz” is a concentration camp.
marypezzulo.substack.com/p/yes-alliga...
marypezzulo.substack.com/p/yes-alliga...
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I'm bothered by so many people who claim their primary political concern is the pro life position, yet the past 6 months they have done nothing but delight in the suffering of the poor and the marginalized
July 3, 2025 at 11:28 AM
I'm bothered by so many people who claim their primary political concern is the pro life position, yet the past 6 months they have done nothing but delight in the suffering of the poor and the marginalized
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Lyft driver picked me up from UNC, turned out he was a medicinal chemistry post-doc in a building near mine, until his grant got cut last month.
Worked on novel antivirals.
Worked on novel antivirals.
June 4, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Lyft driver picked me up from UNC, turned out he was a medicinal chemistry post-doc in a building near mine, until his grant got cut last month.
Worked on novel antivirals.
Worked on novel antivirals.
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Samuel West in backyard, field and marsh, birding. It's great to witness his appreciation and delight in the nature of the natural world. (Close Facebook challenge to sign in, unmute and click to full screen.)
#samwest
#birding
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#samwest
#birding
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117K views · 1.8K reactions | The Secret Sounds Of Minsmere 🐦❄️ | Did you know that in his spare time, actor Samuel West is a keen birdwatcher? Samuel West heads to RSPB Minsmere with sound recordist ...
Did you know that in his spare time, actor Samuel West is a keen birdwatcher? Samuel West heads to RSPB Minsmere with sound recordist Gary Moore to...
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June 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Samuel West in backyard, field and marsh, birding. It's great to witness his appreciation and delight in the nature of the natural world. (Close Facebook challenge to sign in, unmute and click to full screen.)
#samwest
#birding
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#samwest
#birding
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"What do you think we should do? Charter a bus?"
The gang (Alec Guinness, Cecil Parker, Herbert Lom, Peter Sellers and Danny Green)'s escape plan is scuppered by the arrival of the many friends of Mrs. Wilberforce (Katie Johnson) in The Ladykillers (1955)
The gang (Alec Guinness, Cecil Parker, Herbert Lom, Peter Sellers and Danny Green)'s escape plan is scuppered by the arrival of the many friends of Mrs. Wilberforce (Katie Johnson) in The Ladykillers (1955)
June 5, 2025 at 1:02 AM
"What do you think we should do? Charter a bus?"
The gang (Alec Guinness, Cecil Parker, Herbert Lom, Peter Sellers and Danny Green)'s escape plan is scuppered by the arrival of the many friends of Mrs. Wilberforce (Katie Johnson) in The Ladykillers (1955)
The gang (Alec Guinness, Cecil Parker, Herbert Lom, Peter Sellers and Danny Green)'s escape plan is scuppered by the arrival of the many friends of Mrs. Wilberforce (Katie Johnson) in The Ladykillers (1955)
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🇲🇽⛪ After a new judiciary election with less than 15% turnout, the Mexican Catholic bishops @iglesiamexico warned @claudiasheinbaum.bsky.social to avoid overreach and to build peace in their country. A story told by @rsnunez.bsky.social.
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Mexican Bishops urge government to build peace after judiciary election
A statement by the chair of the Mexican Bishops after the judiciary election calls to respect all voters and to build peace and national unity.
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June 5, 2025 at 1:57 AM
🇲🇽⛪ After a new judiciary election with less than 15% turnout, the Mexican Catholic bishops @iglesiamexico warned @claudiasheinbaum.bsky.social to avoid overreach and to build peace in their country. A story told by @rsnunez.bsky.social.
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