Hajo de Boer
@hajothehermit.bsky.social
A self-taught eremite who tries to see the good in people. It’s not always easy, but it’s worth a try. If you give in to hate, evil wins.
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Over 24 days in 1946, the German novelist Hans Fallada produced a rare, and now timely, literary touchstone. The novel—based on a Gestapo file—is an exploration of the sometimes corrosive, sometimes energizing nature of fear, Hillary Kelly writes.
How Terror Works
A 1947 German novel explores the sometimes corrosive, sometimes energizing nature of fear.
bit.ly
November 30, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Over 24 days in 1946, the German novelist Hans Fallada produced a rare, and now timely, literary touchstone. The novel—based on a Gestapo file—is an exploration of the sometimes corrosive, sometimes energizing nature of fear, Hillary Kelly writes.
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Pope Leo recently said his favorite movie of all time was “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Mine too. The pope’s and my favorite movie has a lot to tell us about where America is right now. Let me explain. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/trump-the-pope-and-me
Trump, the Pope, and me
The real meaning of Pope Leo’s and my favorite film
robertreich.substack.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Pope Leo recently said his favorite movie of all time was “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Mine too. The pope’s and my favorite movie has a lot to tell us about where America is right now. Let me explain. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/trump-the-pope-and-me
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Pope Leo taking peace message to Lebanon, target of Israeli strikes reut.rs/4ooPrVg
Pope Leo taking peace message to Lebanon, target of Israeli strikes
Pope Leo travels to Lebanon on Sunday, where he is expected to appeal for peace in a country that is a continued target of Israeli air strikes, on the second and final leg of his first overseas trip as leader of the Catholic Church.
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November 30, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Pope Leo taking peace message to Lebanon, target of Israeli strikes reut.rs/4ooPrVg
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Our brain wiring seems to undergo four major turning points at ages 9, 32, 66 and 83, which could influence our capacity to learn and our risk of certain conditions
Your brain undergoes four dramatic periods of change from age 0 to 90
Our brain wiring seems to undergo four major turning points at ages 9, 32, 66 and 83, which could influence our capacity to learn and our risk of certain conditions
www.newscientist.com
November 29, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Our brain wiring seems to undergo four major turning points at ages 9, 32, 66 and 83, which could influence our capacity to learn and our risk of certain conditions
One day, #Haiti will make a comeback.
And when it does, and starts to embrace fully its tourism potential, other destinations in the region better get ready for some stiff competition.
Stunning natural beauty, art, culture, history, superb food — Haiti has it all!
youtube.com/watch?v=x6Lz...
And when it does, and starts to embrace fully its tourism potential, other destinations in the region better get ready for some stiff competition.
Stunning natural beauty, art, culture, history, superb food — Haiti has it all!
youtube.com/watch?v=x6Lz...
Haiti is THE BEST place I've TRAVELLED
YouTube video by Elijah Marchand
youtube.com
November 28, 2025 at 3:22 PM
One day, #Haiti will make a comeback.
And when it does, and starts to embrace fully its tourism potential, other destinations in the region better get ready for some stiff competition.
Stunning natural beauty, art, culture, history, superb food — Haiti has it all!
youtube.com/watch?v=x6Lz...
And when it does, and starts to embrace fully its tourism potential, other destinations in the region better get ready for some stiff competition.
Stunning natural beauty, art, culture, history, superb food — Haiti has it all!
youtube.com/watch?v=x6Lz...
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The era we are living in offers too many illustrations of greed, narcissism, and hatefulness. But I still believe we can recommit ourselves to serving the common good of all Americans. [Artwork by Jennifer Bloomer]
November 28, 2025 at 3:01 AM
The era we are living in offers too many illustrations of greed, narcissism, and hatefulness. But I still believe we can recommit ourselves to serving the common good of all Americans. [Artwork by Jennifer Bloomer]
It makes for a nice change to listen to a world leader (of U.S. American origin) who is articulate, courteous and respectful when communicating with the press corps aboard his aeroplane…
#PopeLeo
#Journalism
youtube.com/watch?v=GMaT...
#PopeLeo
#Journalism
youtube.com/watch?v=GMaT...
Pope Leo, en route to Turkey, wishes “Happy Thanksgiving!”
YouTube video by Catholic News Service
youtube.com
November 28, 2025 at 12:58 AM
It makes for a nice change to listen to a world leader (of U.S. American origin) who is articulate, courteous and respectful when communicating with the press corps aboard his aeroplane…
#PopeLeo
#Journalism
youtube.com/watch?v=GMaT...
#PopeLeo
#Journalism
youtube.com/watch?v=GMaT...
“The value of things is not the time they last, but the intensity with which they occur. That is why there are unforgettable moments and unique people!”
— Fernando Pessoa
— Fernando Pessoa
November 26, 2025 at 3:19 PM
“The value of things is not the time they last, but the intensity with which they occur. That is why there are unforgettable moments and unique people!”
— Fernando Pessoa
— Fernando Pessoa
“Little by little, we learn a little more each day
That God is love; That life is short;
That all will be well, and I know all will be well in his time”
— BROTHER ISAIAH, "COME FOLLOW ME"
That God is love; That life is short;
That all will be well, and I know all will be well in his time”
— BROTHER ISAIAH, "COME FOLLOW ME"
November 26, 2025 at 12:15 PM
“Little by little, we learn a little more each day
That God is love; That life is short;
That all will be well, and I know all will be well in his time”
— BROTHER ISAIAH, "COME FOLLOW ME"
That God is love; That life is short;
That all will be well, and I know all will be well in his time”
— BROTHER ISAIAH, "COME FOLLOW ME"
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NEW: Inspired by Pope Leo, priests and nuns are suing the Trump-Vance White House after being repeatedly barred from bringing Holy Communion to migrants at a Chicago detention center.
Catholic Clergy Sue Trump-Vance White House Over Communion Ban at ICE Facility
Inspired by Pope Leo, priests and nuns are taking the Trump-Vance Administration to court after being repeatedly barred from bringing Holy Communion to migrants at a Chicago detention center.
www.thelettersfromleo.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:06 AM
NEW: Inspired by Pope Leo, priests and nuns are suing the Trump-Vance White House after being repeatedly barred from bringing Holy Communion to migrants at a Chicago detention center.
The sun. The setting sun.
Reminds man of the passing of time.
And actually;
That’s just fine.
#sunsets
#nature-photography
#clouds
#poetry
#photography
Reminds man of the passing of time.
And actually;
That’s just fine.
#sunsets
#nature-photography
#clouds
#poetry
#photography
November 24, 2025 at 2:28 PM
The sun. The setting sun.
Reminds man of the passing of time.
And actually;
That’s just fine.
#sunsets
#nature-photography
#clouds
#poetry
#photography
Reminds man of the passing of time.
And actually;
That’s just fine.
#sunsets
#nature-photography
#clouds
#poetry
#photography
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Spinning vortices of water trapped under the Thwaites glacier ice shelf account for 20 per cent of the ice melt. They’re expected to get worse as the world warms
Undersea ‘storms’ are melting the ‘doomsday’ glacier’s ice shelf
Spinning vortices of water trapped under the Thwaites glacier ice shelf account for 20 per cent of the ice melt. They’re expected to get worse as the world warms
www.newscientist.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Spinning vortices of water trapped under the Thwaites glacier ice shelf account for 20 per cent of the ice melt. They’re expected to get worse as the world warms
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“Mum, Dad... I’m a homo sapien”
From the Private Eye archive.
Issue 865, Feb 1995.
From the Private Eye archive.
Issue 865, Feb 1995.
November 23, 2025 at 5:52 PM
“Mum, Dad... I’m a homo sapien”
From the Private Eye archive.
Issue 865, Feb 1995.
From the Private Eye archive.
Issue 865, Feb 1995.
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"I've long been inspired by Lina Khan's protection of people across this country in the face of corporate greed"
@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social Mamdani tells @mehdirhasan.bsky.social how Lina Khan will get creative to lower prices for New Yorkers
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@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social Mamdani tells @mehdirhasan.bsky.social how Lina Khan will get creative to lower prices for New Yorkers
zeteo.com/p/exclusive-...
November 21, 2025 at 7:15 PM
"I've long been inspired by Lina Khan's protection of people across this country in the face of corporate greed"
@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social Mamdani tells @mehdirhasan.bsky.social how Lina Khan will get creative to lower prices for New Yorkers
zeteo.com/p/exclusive-...
@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social Mamdani tells @mehdirhasan.bsky.social how Lina Khan will get creative to lower prices for New Yorkers
zeteo.com/p/exclusive-...
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Francis Crick's biography is full of surprises as author Matthew Cobb reveals the life and work of the co-discoverer of DNA's structure, finds Michael Le Page
Surprising new biography of Francis Crick unravels the story of DNA
Francis Crick's biography is full of surprises as author Matthew Cobb reveals the life and work of the co-discoverer of DNA's structure, finds Michael Le Page
www.newscientist.com
November 23, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Francis Crick's biography is full of surprises as author Matthew Cobb reveals the life and work of the co-discoverer of DNA's structure, finds Michael Le Page
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Ultra-rich media owners are tightening their grip on democracy. It’s time to wrest our power back https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/nov/13/trump-media-ultra-rich-democracy
Ultra-rich media owners are tightening their grip on democracy. It’s time to wrest our power back | Robert Reich
The Guardian has no billionaire or corporate owner: funded by readers, our fierce independence is guaranteed
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Ultra-rich media owners are tightening their grip on democracy. It’s time to wrest our power back https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/nov/13/trump-media-ultra-rich-democracy