John Patterson
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November 22, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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'The Line of the Plough.' (1919) John Arnesby Brown's painting was the first picture he made in the spring following the end of WW1. It suggests the start of the cycle of life and new beginnings after the shattered landscapes he witnessed in France and Belgium during the war.
November 9, 2025 at 8:05 AM
'The Line of the Plough.' (1919) John Arnesby Brown's painting was the first picture he made in the spring following the end of WW1. It suggests the start of the cycle of life and new beginnings after the shattered landscapes he witnessed in France and Belgium during the war.
I'm so pleased we went to the town fireworks display last night for the first time in 25 years, which was beautiful.
I didn't expect the "bonfire" to be such a metaphor for our times, though!
I didn't expect the "bonfire" to be such a metaphor for our times, though!
November 2, 2025 at 11:40 AM
I'm so pleased we went to the town fireworks display last night for the first time in 25 years, which was beautiful.
I didn't expect the "bonfire" to be such a metaphor for our times, though!
I didn't expect the "bonfire" to be such a metaphor for our times, though!
Two of this household went out running this morning, but this one had other, lazier plans.
#cat #cats #caturday #CatsOfBluesky
#cat #cats #caturday #CatsOfBluesky
November 1, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Two of this household went out running this morning, but this one had other, lazier plans.
#cat #cats #caturday #CatsOfBluesky
#cat #cats #caturday #CatsOfBluesky
This could be the last #StroopwafelFriday for a while, as my usual source has dried up 😢
October 31, 2025 at 10:58 AM
This could be the last #StroopwafelFriday for a while, as my usual source has dried up 😢
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On Sunday we are pleased to welcome back Dr Vincent Oeters (2nd November, IN PERSON), who will give a talk titled "More than a harpist's song: a musical scene in the tomb of Tatia at Saqqara" (1/6)
#egyptology #ancientEgypt #saqqara #archaeology #ancientHistory
#egyptology #ancientEgypt #saqqara #archaeology #ancientHistory
October 27, 2025 at 7:55 PM
On Sunday we are pleased to welcome back Dr Vincent Oeters (2nd November, IN PERSON), who will give a talk titled "More than a harpist's song: a musical scene in the tomb of Tatia at Saqqara" (1/6)
#egyptology #ancientEgypt #saqqara #archaeology #ancientHistory
#egyptology #ancientEgypt #saqqara #archaeology #ancientHistory
October 18, 2025 at 9:37 AM
October 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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After a long pause, I've just done another England Covid & NHS update as we head into the autumn/winter season.
TLDR: we're in a significant Covid wave now, the NHS is stretched, get boosted if you're eligible.
christinapagel.substack.com/p/england-is...
TLDR: we're in a significant Covid wave now, the NHS is stretched, get boosted if you're eligible.
christinapagel.substack.com/p/england-is...
England is now experiencing a significant Covid wave, after 10 months of relative quiet
The latest Covid situation in England and a look at where NHS services are as we head into winter
christinapagel.substack.com
October 10, 2025 at 1:10 PM
After a long pause, I've just done another England Covid & NHS update as we head into the autumn/winter season.
TLDR: we're in a significant Covid wave now, the NHS is stretched, get boosted if you're eligible.
christinapagel.substack.com/p/england-is...
TLDR: we're in a significant Covid wave now, the NHS is stretched, get boosted if you're eligible.
christinapagel.substack.com/p/england-is...
Every time I see this I think, "Gottle of Geer".
(It's not just me, is it?)
(It's not just me, is it?)
October 7, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Every time I see this I think, "Gottle of Geer".
(It's not just me, is it?)
(It's not just me, is it?)
She is a cat that worries (all the time), but she wasn't as worried as she looks in this photo. If I'd captured the soundtrack, it would have been loud purring.
#cat #cats #caturday #CatsOfBluesky
#cat #cats #caturday #CatsOfBluesky
October 4, 2025 at 10:16 AM
She is a cat that worries (all the time), but she wasn't as worried as she looks in this photo. If I'd captured the soundtrack, it would have been loud purring.
#cat #cats #caturday #CatsOfBluesky
#cat #cats #caturday #CatsOfBluesky
A brilliant, and surprisingly joyful, gig by Belly at the Electric Ballroom in Camden last night.
They were the first band that felt like my own discovery, and I never thought I'd get to see them play live - let alone a second time.
#Belly #TanyaDonelly
They were the first band that felt like my own discovery, and I never thought I'd get to see them play live - let alone a second time.
#Belly #TanyaDonelly
October 2, 2025 at 9:38 AM
A brilliant, and surprisingly joyful, gig by Belly at the Electric Ballroom in Camden last night.
They were the first band that felt like my own discovery, and I never thought I'd get to see them play live - let alone a second time.
#Belly #TanyaDonelly
They were the first band that felt like my own discovery, and I never thought I'd get to see them play live - let alone a second time.
#Belly #TanyaDonelly
Amazing impressionistic sky over this evening's run.
September 30, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Amazing impressionistic sky over this evening's run.
"Excuse me, sir! I see you have food, I also like food."
#cat #cats #caturday #CatsOfBluesky #ProofOfCat
#cat #cats #caturday #CatsOfBluesky #ProofOfCat
September 20, 2025 at 10:54 AM
"Excuse me, sir! I see you have food, I also like food."
#cat #cats #caturday #CatsOfBluesky #ProofOfCat
#cat #cats #caturday #CatsOfBluesky #ProofOfCat
September 16, 2025 at 7:11 AM
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1/11 Why is Elon Musk pushing for civil war in the US and Europe?
This thread breaks down how Musk is using his platform, wealth, and influence to amplify far-right movements, incite political violence, and undermine democracy—across continents
This thread breaks down how Musk is using his platform, wealth, and influence to amplify far-right movements, incite political violence, and undermine democracy—across continents
September 15, 2025 at 10:32 AM
1/11 Why is Elon Musk pushing for civil war in the US and Europe?
This thread breaks down how Musk is using his platform, wealth, and influence to amplify far-right movements, incite political violence, and undermine democracy—across continents
This thread breaks down how Musk is using his platform, wealth, and influence to amplify far-right movements, incite political violence, and undermine democracy—across continents
September 13, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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Moonlight by the Sea.' (1907) Harald Sohlberg worked with a simplified palette, frequently white, blue, red or green, which helped capture something of the Nordic light. He insisted each painting have one ‘dominant’ colour, which he would exaggerate with emotive effect.1
September 9, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Moonlight by the Sea.' (1907) Harald Sohlberg worked with a simplified palette, frequently white, blue, red or green, which helped capture something of the Nordic light. He insisted each painting have one ‘dominant’ colour, which he would exaggerate with emotive effect.1
September 6, 2025 at 4:51 PM
A theoretical cocktail idea (partly inspired by real events): the "angry bastard" - chilli vodka, an espresso, and a wasp 🐝
August 29, 2025 at 4:36 PM
A theoretical cocktail idea (partly inspired by real events): the "angry bastard" - chilli vodka, an espresso, and a wasp 🐝
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This is a terrible, accidental photo taken earlier while I was hand-feeding our cat some Dreamies - but I quite like it as an action shot. The explosion of whiskers! The little fangs!
#caturday #CatsOfBluesky
#caturday #CatsOfBluesky
August 23, 2025 at 4:52 PM
This is a terrible, accidental photo taken earlier while I was hand-feeding our cat some Dreamies - but I quite like it as an action shot. The explosion of whiskers! The little fangs!
#caturday #CatsOfBluesky
#caturday #CatsOfBluesky
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For our September meeting (7th September, IN PERSON), we are delighted to welcome Professor Aidan Dodson, who will give a talk on "The Libyan Pharaohs" (1/5)
August 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM
For our September meeting (7th September, IN PERSON), we are delighted to welcome Professor Aidan Dodson, who will give a talk on "The Libyan Pharaohs" (1/5)
Vibe coding in dog form.
WAIT I FORGOT TO MENTION
LOOK AT THE DOG I SAW YESTERDAY
LOOK AT THE DOG I SAW YESTERDAY
August 22, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Vibe coding in dog form.