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ECR researching early modern drama, disability, and 'dangerous' women. She/Her.
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Cat sitting this quietly purring beauty this #caturday
October 18, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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First flowers of the year in my garden! I am a fond but neglectful plant parent, so the success belongs entirely to the plants
Close up of magnolia flower - a pale pink flower with long thin petals opened up Close up of pale yellow and cream tulip with deep purple patch in centre of flower surrounding a yellow stamen Kerria plant with green pointy leaves and bright yellow flowers growing round a bamboo tripod in a planter. Bright yellow petunia flowers and textured leaves in a planter.
April 3, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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I was catsitting this ridiculously floofy boy last week. He's called Harold and has Views on access to me and my lap (computer no, Harold yes).
A very furry cat sitting on a wooden floor. He has brown ears and back and a white chest and paws. The same brown and white fluffy cat on my lap with my laptop in the background. Harold the brown and white very fluffy cat sitting on my lap, staring at the camera with a demanding expression. My laptop is on a stool in the background.
February 1, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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The farm now has GUINEA PIGS. Anyone needs me, I'll be cuddling furry, squeaky potatoes.
A small brown and white guinea pig baby in the corner of a wooden box lined with hay and straw.
January 13, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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Screenshot of Merriam-Webster dictionary post with the word 'toxic' in large font.
January 1, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Winter solstice hits harder when I was basking in this glorious sunshine 48 hours ago. Still, halfway out of the dark!
Orange trees dripping with fruit in the sunshine.
December 21, 2024 at 6:46 PM
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Explored the ceramics museum in Triana today - the deep blue of these tiles was beautiful 😍
Ceramic tile scene of three women in robes, painted blue and golden yellow. Ceramic tile garden scene with ornate fountain peacocks and a woman sitting on the ground with her skirt spread out. Ceramic tile of an eagle perched on a rock with a spray of white flowers behind and a bright blue sky. Ceramic tile of peacock in profile sitting on a branch surrounded by pink and yellow flowers.
December 18, 2024 at 4:16 PM
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¡Estoy en Sevilla! 🇪🇸
Large wooden doors with golden rivets I a white wall. Orange tree dripping with fruit on the right and half an icon painting can be seen through the branches. Cul de sac with pastel coloured houses and orange trees with fruit. Painting of Dali front left on an easel. Enclosed courtyard with poinsettia and plants in large terracotta pots, surrounded by balconies painted a pale blue.
December 17, 2024 at 5:44 PM
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Some major side eye from the parakeets visiting the farm bird feeder today - I had the temerity to interrupt their dinner with a squeaky wheelbarrow!
Two bright green parakeets sitting at suspended bird feeder, one with its back to the camera twisting its head around and the other peering round the feeder. Both have bright orange red beaks and yellow eyes.
December 15, 2024 at 4:59 PM
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I cuddled a calf today. 12/10 would snuggle again.
A wooden barn with straw on the floor. Small black calf standing in the middle nuzzling me with his head. I'm a blonde woman in wellies and am sitting on the floor next to him.
December 1, 2024 at 6:17 PM
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I volunteer at Surrey Docks City Farm every Sunday, mucking out and feeding the animals. I then get my serotonin topped up for the week by cuddling the goats, calves, or guinea pigs! Come and visit us if you're in the area 😊
5 large piglets lying in the patch of sun in the doorway to their sty. All are asleep and looking very cosy!
November 17, 2024 at 5:33 PM
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To counter the US election squirrel discourse (I don't know the details and don't want to know!), here's a busy black squirrel I met today!
Black squirrel with a nut in its mouth clinging to a tree, head facing down. Black squirrel with a nut in its mouth, running down a tree trunk. Autumn leaves of yellow and orange surround the tree.
November 4, 2024 at 11:29 PM
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In Toronto for the Sixteenth Century Society conference! They've very kindly put a big sign outside the hotel in case I forget where I am...
City square with skyscrapers at the edge. Big blue letters spell out Toronto in the middle of the square.
October 31, 2024 at 5:49 PM