Dr Moose (Liminal Animal, a creature of many worlds)
@drmoose.bsky.social
Writer, Geek, Imagineer. Husband, Dad, dice wielder. Woolly Inclusive Evo. Poet, Tenor. Chaplain (uni/TTRPG), Trojan Duck, Brit. Extrovert, Gloranthaphile, Traveller fan, nascent alcoholic & EUrophile. Unreliable author (big ideas, little results).
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1) I don't make any promise to follow back.
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#GoodAfternoon! There's been #coffee, there'll be a trip to London later. It's just how I fill the gap that's the issue. One course, faithful, maybe virtuous, but rather pointless, the other, informative, maybe good optics, but depressing. Or do I seek third way, of warm corner, book? #rhetorical
November 20, 2025 at 12:29 PM
#GoodAfternoon! There's been #coffee, there'll be a trip to London later. It's just how I fill the gap that's the issue. One course, faithful, maybe virtuous, but rather pointless, the other, informative, maybe good optics, but depressing. Or do I seek third way, of warm corner, book? #rhetorical
#GoodMorning all! Weather might be described as 'somewhat brisk', but holds no fear for the well-equipped Chaplain (others may not be so lucky). I have #coffee, offer presence, hear pleas to 'Stop the cavalry'. It's that time of year once more. The Sun still shines. All shall be well.
November 19, 2025 at 10:58 AM
#GoodMorning all! Weather might be described as 'somewhat brisk', but holds no fear for the well-equipped Chaplain (others may not be so lucky). I have #coffee, offer presence, hear pleas to 'Stop the cavalry'. It's that time of year once more. The Sun still shines. All shall be well.
Tuesday's near enough done. Sunlight, sharp, clear skies, & blade-edged breeze to cut deep November cold. Rain, threatening ice in dark to Dawn. Questions unanswered, but closer to Solstice, to distant Spring. It will suffice. Winterdark deepens, but Sun still rises. Love's embers smoulder still.
November 18, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Tuesday's near enough done. Sunlight, sharp, clear skies, & blade-edged breeze to cut deep November cold. Rain, threatening ice in dark to Dawn. Questions unanswered, but closer to Solstice, to distant Spring. It will suffice. Winterdark deepens, but Sun still rises. Love's embers smoulder still.
#GoodMorning all, for the wishes are good & the sunlight streams to lighten the soul. (Now, have I convinced you, and myself?) I have #coffee, and normal patterns to slide into after the week of Graduations. Yesterday was good. Can I find some more of that goodness today? We shall see...
November 17, 2025 at 11:03 AM
#GoodMorning all, for the wishes are good & the sunlight streams to lighten the soul. (Now, have I convinced you, and myself?) I have #coffee, and normal patterns to slide into after the week of Graduations. Yesterday was good. Can I find some more of that goodness today? We shall see...
The look of a well fed & well lubricated Chaplain!
November 16, 2025 at 2:44 PM
The look of a well fed & well lubricated Chaplain!
#GoodEvening! Sunset & supper (plus alcoholic lubrication) mean it feels far later than clock time. Most of day spent cooking: large vegetable currification & large house special chilli, for church quiz night, & peppery curried lamb, potato & veg currification for me tonight. It's been a long week.
November 15, 2025 at 6:42 PM
#GoodEvening! Sunset & supper (plus alcoholic lubrication) mean it feels far later than clock time. Most of day spent cooking: large vegetable currification & large house special chilli, for church quiz night, & peppery curried lamb, potato & veg currification for me tonight. It's been a long week.
(1/2) #GoodEvening! The week has run its course: an Armistice Observance & 11 (of 12) graduation ceremonies attended, including Chancellor & fellow cleric Richard Coles. The rain continues, yet I shall resist gloom. Tomorrow I must needs cook (chilli & curry) for a church quiz night...
November 14, 2025 at 9:58 PM
(1/2) #GoodEvening! The week has run its course: an Armistice Observance & 11 (of 12) graduation ceremonies attended, including Chancellor & fellow cleric Richard Coles. The rain continues, yet I shall resist gloom. Tomorrow I must needs cook (chilli & curry) for a church quiz night...
@effectivealtruist.bsky.social #GoodAfternoon in wish if not weather! First of today's graduations completed 9th of my 11), two more to go. Riotous enthusiasm to counter sky's gloom. No lunch, but may brave the vileness for posh #coffee later. Soon, time to robe, smile & clap once more.
November 14, 2025 at 12:38 PM
@effectivealtruist.bsky.social #GoodAfternoon in wish if not weather! First of today's graduations completed 9th of my 11), two more to go. Riotous enthusiasm to counter sky's gloom. No lunch, but may brave the vileness for posh #coffee later. Soon, time to robe, smile & clap once more.
#GoodMorning all. Day 3 of uni graduations. Much clapping & sillyhattedness, (too much noise & insufficient dignity if you ask me, but you don't, and the day is meant to be for them). Time for another three! Onwards!
November 13, 2025 at 9:03 AM
#GoodMorning all. Day 3 of uni graduations. Much clapping & sillyhattedness, (too much noise & insufficient dignity if you ask me, but you don't, and the day is meant to be for them). Time for another three! Onwards!
#GoodMorning! We have Remembered. Now I've got #coffee, and shortly off for graduation ceremonies 2 & 3. And then through to Friday....
November 11, 2025 at 11:50 AM
#GoodMorning! We have Remembered. Now I've got #coffee, and shortly off for graduation ceremonies 2 & 3. And then through to Friday....
#GoodMorning. Unusually, morning without church. Minor cold, no pain, no meaningful discomfort, very little voice. I need it for Tuesday. I can't sing (more than a little disturbing). There's just crackle if I try. I may leave house for a quiet walk, but for the now #coffee & quiet. Most odd.
November 9, 2025 at 9:37 AM
#GoodMorning. Unusually, morning without church. Minor cold, no pain, no meaningful discomfort, very little voice. I need it for Tuesday. I can't sing (more than a little disturbing). There's just crackle if I try. I may leave house for a quiet walk, but for the now #coffee & quiet. Most odd.
One upshot of my Sumner sabbatical; the need to grasp opportunities. Therefore afternoon saw a trip to St Albans Cathedral to witness old chum installed as Honorary Canon plus an unexpected reconnection. (Shame my current dodgy throat impeded singing & reacted badly to the incense...)
November 8, 2025 at 8:50 PM
One upshot of my Sumner sabbatical; the need to grasp opportunities. Therefore afternoon saw a trip to St Albans Cathedral to witness old chum installed as Honorary Canon plus an unexpected reconnection. (Shame my current dodgy throat impeded singing & reacted badly to the incense...)
Encouraging news at weigh-in this morning (but no bout of boxing likely!) Now off to put the world to rights over breakfast with a friend.
November 8, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Encouraging news at weigh-in this morning (but no bout of boxing likely!) Now off to put the world to rights over breakfast with a friend.
November, in growing light before day, and cars, few pass. Lights behind curtains hint at reluctant rising workers. But nature, in townscape's corners, garden pockets, endures still. Dawn chorus, simple beauty for those awake to hear, as birds sing dim to day, welcomg Sun's approach. #GoodMorning
November 8, 2025 at 6:47 AM
November, in growing light before day, and cars, few pass. Lights behind curtains hint at reluctant rising workers. But nature, in townscape's corners, garden pockets, endures still. Dawn chorus, simple beauty for those awake to hear, as birds sing dim to day, welcomg Sun's approach. #GoodMorning
Seagulls wheel & cry under grey cloud, carrying strains of Saltash on inner tide, unseen breeze. Salt tangs conjured, fishy reek recalled, mind transported briefly through space and time. Such strange enchantment in sound!
Isengard's too landlocked for that! #Coffee & memory abide. #GoodMorning!
Isengard's too landlocked for that! #Coffee & memory abide. #GoodMorning!
November 6, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Seagulls wheel & cry under grey cloud, carrying strains of Saltash on inner tide, unseen breeze. Salt tangs conjured, fishy reek recalled, mind transported briefly through space and time. Such strange enchantment in sound!
Isengard's too landlocked for that! #Coffee & memory abide. #GoodMorning!
Isengard's too landlocked for that! #Coffee & memory abide. #GoodMorning!
Fulll day: including blessing a memorial tree) & a contractor death on site (ill-health) & support thereafter. Supper streaming trumped by podcast watching. Adapted leftover chicken & stuffing with balti sauce, extra spices, veg & rice. I was too focussed on eating to photograph it... here's after!
November 4, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Fulll day: including blessing a memorial tree) & a contractor death on site (ill-health) & support thereafter. Supper streaming trumped by podcast watching. Adapted leftover chicken & stuffing with balti sauce, extra spices, veg & rice. I was too focussed on eating to photograph it... here's after!
Day ends, after collegiality, challenge, company. Ticket to #Dragonmeet booked, #RPG geekery (& Chaplaincy) confirmed. #GoodNight
November 3, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Day ends, after collegiality, challenge, company. Ticket to #Dragonmeet booked, #RPG geekery (& Chaplaincy) confirmed. #GoodNight
#GoodEvening all! Change of routine: Clergy Study Day today. Good to see/be seen. Relevancy a bit lower as I m non-parochial & different priorities & stressors. Reminded of privileges I have while trying to acknowledge challenges of place, & not be overwhelmed by Imposter Syndrome. Excellent salad!
November 3, 2025 at 6:05 PM
#GoodEvening all! Change of routine: Clergy Study Day today. Good to see/be seen. Relevancy a bit lower as I m non-parochial & different priorities & stressors. Reminded of privileges I have while trying to acknowledge challenges of place, & not be overwhelmed by Imposter Syndrome. Excellent salad!
#GoodAfternoon: a slightly different Sunday lunch; a large, griddle-cooked sirloin steak served on a bed of couscous & cashew nuts, accompanied by rocket and spicy, fried leeks & mushrooms Still not quite mastered using the griddle, but getting there. Quite good at drinking the red wine though!
November 2, 2025 at 1:57 PM
#GoodAfternoon: a slightly different Sunday lunch; a large, griddle-cooked sirloin steak served on a bed of couscous & cashew nuts, accompanied by rocket and spicy, fried leeks & mushrooms Still not quite mastered using the griddle, but getting there. Quite good at drinking the red wine though!
(1/2)For the record, I do not celebrate Halloween, and any observance would be the "Eve of All Saints", not that I'd lead a service for that either under normal circumstances, but you know that anyway (& I'm aware I may not have posted as me today).
October 31, 2025 at 5:57 PM
(1/2)For the record, I do not celebrate Halloween, and any observance would be the "Eve of All Saints", not that I'd lead a service for that either under normal circumstances, but you know that anyway (& I'm aware I may not have posted as me today).
Reflections in #Isengard: low Sun's light on thinning leaves at morning, widening views; waft of brewery, sending mind back 30 years to Lancaster PhD, & stagnant miasma by path; simple joy of free hot drinks for students; & warmth of home, for cooking, & being, as dark deepens. A very #GoodEvening!
October 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Reflections in #Isengard: low Sun's light on thinning leaves at morning, widening views; waft of brewery, sending mind back 30 years to Lancaster PhD, & stagnant miasma by path; simple joy of free hot drinks for students; & warmth of home, for cooking, & being, as dark deepens. A very #GoodEvening!
#GoodMorning all. Morning Prayer & first (real) #coffee achieved, so time for some healthy exercise with the modest walk from Waterside to the Dev Hub, though it'll take more than that after the weekend's gustatory delights, which is why I'm walking home at day's end! Carry On!
October 27, 2025 at 11:26 AM
#GoodMorning all. Morning Prayer & first (real) #coffee achieved, so time for some healthy exercise with the modest walk from Waterside to the Dev Hub, though it'll take more than that after the weekend's gustatory delights, which is why I'm walking home at day's end! Carry On!
(1/2)#GoodAfternoon! So far today's seen planned purchase of cheap trousers (practical & unexciting), two cheap shirts (unplanned), a new hat (considered, but not planned) & a new waistcoat (unplanned but necessary given unexpected temperatures in Market Harborough, where we went for #coffee).
October 25, 2025 at 2:13 PM
(1/2)#GoodAfternoon! So far today's seen planned purchase of cheap trousers (practical & unexciting), two cheap shirts (unplanned), a new hat (considered, but not planned) & a new waistcoat (unplanned but necessary given unexpected temperatures in Market Harborough, where we went for #coffee).
#GoodMorning all! Sunny, innit? (At least here in #Isengard). Long may it stay that way! Soon time for another wellbeing component, #coffee!
October 24, 2025 at 9:48 AM
#GoodMorning all! Sunny, innit? (At least here in #Isengard). Long may it stay that way! Soon time for another wellbeing component, #coffee!
(1/2) Tonight's entertainment: Rick Wakeman at the Royal&Derngate here in Isengard. Cracking first half (Six Wives of Henry VIII) & King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table to follow after the break.
October 23, 2025 at 7:35 PM
(1/2) Tonight's entertainment: Rick Wakeman at the Royal&Derngate here in Isengard. Cracking first half (Six Wives of Henry VIII) & King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table to follow after the break.