Lee Randall
@leerandall.bsky.social
Thwarted Madcap Heiress. Free-range book festival programmer, editor, writer, interviewer, reviewer, prize judge. On board to programme Wigtown Book Festival 2026.
I call this one “O, Henry…” Seasonal, innit?
December 7, 2025 at 2:49 PM
I call this one “O, Henry…” Seasonal, innit?
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This is horrific and exactly what those of us in Black studies, gender studies, women’s studies have been warning our colleagues in the sciences about. Their seeming neutrality will not save them.
Heartbreaking. The University of Nebraska will terminate its entire Earth science department.
One of the country's most successful and respected geology & climate programs: gone.
When ideologues & politicians are threatened by the very act of studying climate change, I wonder: who of us is next?
One of the country's most successful and respected geology & climate programs: gone.
When ideologues & politicians are threatened by the very act of studying climate change, I wonder: who of us is next?
It's over.
Despite the fact that the academic council recommended against it, despite the fact that the program brought in more tuition than it cost, and despite the fact that Nebraskans need & deserve this expertise, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences will be cut.
www.dailynebraskan.com/news/adminis...
Despite the fact that the academic council recommended against it, despite the fact that the program brought in more tuition than it cost, and despite the fact that Nebraskans need & deserve this expertise, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences will be cut.
www.dailynebraskan.com/news/adminis...
December 7, 2025 at 5:13 AM
This is horrific and exactly what those of us in Black studies, gender studies, women’s studies have been warning our colleagues in the sciences about. Their seeming neutrality will not save them.
Now that Instagram is basically QVC, one of my favourite pastimes is looking at an advertisement and trying to figure out what the hell that item IS, much less how it’s used. (Yes I know the goal is to get me to click through out of curiosity and drive traffic to the site.)
December 7, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Now that Instagram is basically QVC, one of my favourite pastimes is looking at an advertisement and trying to figure out what the hell that item IS, much less how it’s used. (Yes I know the goal is to get me to click through out of curiosity and drive traffic to the site.)
She may look grumpy but she’s happy as Larry.
December 6, 2025 at 9:45 PM
She may look grumpy but she’s happy as Larry.
I get aggravated when companies try telling me velour is velvet. It ain’t.
December 6, 2025 at 5:55 PM
I get aggravated when companies try telling me velour is velvet. It ain’t.
Saturday view from my face.
December 6, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Saturday view from my face.
This is dire. Abandoning the Abandons.
December 5, 2025 at 9:39 PM
This is dire. Abandoning the Abandons.
Hey @cymerafestival.co.uk fans, this is for you.
the 2026 new horror list is FINALLY LIVE! please share with all your freakiest loved ones: readjumpscares.com/2026-new-hor...
2026’s New Horror Books
All the new horror books coming in 2026, featuring all manner of hauntings, murderers, vampires, monsters, cults, ghosts, and all kinds of nebulous eldritch terrors.
readjumpscares.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Hey @cymerafestival.co.uk fans, this is for you.
Two minutes into The Abandons and I am marvelling at Gillian Anderson’s transformation into Glenn Close. (Also, lovely as she is, when did it become a rule that Gillian Anderson has to appear in everything all the time. Yes, okay, I can hear you boys at the back telling me to hush up.)
December 5, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Two minutes into The Abandons and I am marvelling at Gillian Anderson’s transformation into Glenn Close. (Also, lovely as she is, when did it become a rule that Gillian Anderson has to appear in everything all the time. Yes, okay, I can hear you boys at the back telling me to hush up.)
Watched Jay Kelly. Enjoyed it, though a bit too much Symbolic Running for my taste.
December 5, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Watched Jay Kelly. Enjoyed it, though a bit too much Symbolic Running for my taste.
So thoughtful of Stellan Skarsgård to provide us with a buffet.
December 5, 2025 at 4:22 PM
So thoughtful of Stellan Skarsgård to provide us with a buffet.
Rewarding stop in the charity shop. Came away with two Portmerrion glasses that are not only beautiful but absolute units. Useful when you drink as much water as I do and are usually trapped under a 10pound cat. Vase also from a charity shop.
December 5, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Rewarding stop in the charity shop. Came away with two Portmerrion glasses that are not only beautiful but absolute units. Useful when you drink as much water as I do and are usually trapped under a 10pound cat. Vase also from a charity shop.
Just overheard a VERY small boy at a bus stop telling his dad he was going to give someone “the bombastic side-eye” and nearly ran back to ask if I could adopt him.
December 5, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Just overheard a VERY small boy at a bus stop telling his dad he was going to give someone “the bombastic side-eye” and nearly ran back to ask if I could adopt him.
My brain on one of its unescorted wanders: I stopped eating octopus b/c they = scary smart. But still eat pigs, also smart. If willing to eat smart things (as are many of us omnivores), why is human meat a step too far? A logic question not a food craving crisis. But not prepared to go vegetarian.
December 5, 2025 at 11:42 AM
My brain on one of its unescorted wanders: I stopped eating octopus b/c they = scary smart. But still eat pigs, also smart. If willing to eat smart things (as are many of us omnivores), why is human meat a step too far? A logic question not a food craving crisis. But not prepared to go vegetarian.
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From double Booker Prize listed author, Graeme Macrae Burnet, the Gorski Trilogy follows Chief Inspector Georges Gorski around the streets and bars of Saint-Louis, investigating disappearances and mysterious strangers.
Buy the complete trilogy in paperback for £30.
saraband.net/product/the-...
Buy the complete trilogy in paperback for £30.
saraband.net/product/the-...
December 5, 2025 at 10:03 AM
From double Booker Prize listed author, Graeme Macrae Burnet, the Gorski Trilogy follows Chief Inspector Georges Gorski around the streets and bars of Saint-Louis, investigating disappearances and mysterious strangers.
Buy the complete trilogy in paperback for £30.
saraband.net/product/the-...
Buy the complete trilogy in paperback for £30.
saraband.net/product/the-...
TW: grief. Free link to a fascinating and informative and specific advice column www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/w...
My Therapist Lost a Child. Should I Send Condolences?
www.nytimes.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:57 AM
TW: grief. Free link to a fascinating and informative and specific advice column www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/w...
Reposted by Lee Randall
The on-hold music for Waitrose’s customer helpline is just a swan reading share prices to some brioche.
December 5, 2025 at 9:43 AM
The on-hold music for Waitrose’s customer helpline is just a swan reading share prices to some brioche.
Neighbourhood of contrasts
December 5, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Neighbourhood of contrasts
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🚨 Big news day! 🚨
Tonight we can announce:
🤝 major new funding from @creativescots.bsky.social
🗓️ 2026 festival dates confirmed for next June
🎨 visual art call for submissions launched
Read the full story: hiddendoorarts.org/hidden-door-...
#HiddenDoorFestival
Tonight we can announce:
🤝 major new funding from @creativescots.bsky.social
🗓️ 2026 festival dates confirmed for next June
🎨 visual art call for submissions launched
Read the full story: hiddendoorarts.org/hidden-door-...
#HiddenDoorFestival
December 4, 2025 at 5:46 PM
🚨 Big news day! 🚨
Tonight we can announce:
🤝 major new funding from @creativescots.bsky.social
🗓️ 2026 festival dates confirmed for next June
🎨 visual art call for submissions launched
Read the full story: hiddendoorarts.org/hidden-door-...
#HiddenDoorFestival
Tonight we can announce:
🤝 major new funding from @creativescots.bsky.social
🗓️ 2026 festival dates confirmed for next June
🎨 visual art call for submissions launched
Read the full story: hiddendoorarts.org/hidden-door-...
#HiddenDoorFestival
Doing a video and the instructor has us lying on our backs with arms and legs sticking straight into the air. Then we are told to jiggle them and keep jiggling.
Burst into fits and fits of giggles. Felt great. Going to remember this next time I feel low.
Burst into fits and fits of giggles. Felt great. Going to remember this next time I feel low.
December 4, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Doing a video and the instructor has us lying on our backs with arms and legs sticking straight into the air. Then we are told to jiggle them and keep jiggling.
Burst into fits and fits of giggles. Felt great. Going to remember this next time I feel low.
Burst into fits and fits of giggles. Felt great. Going to remember this next time I feel low.
Reposted by Lee Randall
A big shout out to the P7 class of Stockbridge Primary who took these utterly awesome photos last night on their residential visit to the Lagganlia outdoor learning centre in the 🏴 Highlands. Lagganlia is part of the Scottish Youth Telescope Network and I'm so proud of these kids! 🥳 🔭 #SYTN
December 4, 2025 at 4:07 PM
A big shout out to the P7 class of Stockbridge Primary who took these utterly awesome photos last night on their residential visit to the Lagganlia outdoor learning centre in the 🏴 Highlands. Lagganlia is part of the Scottish Youth Telescope Network and I'm so proud of these kids! 🥳 🔭 #SYTN
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Under WMD persona (Wheelchair of Mass Destruction), I will be ranting on 18th December. You will think & laugh whichever night you go
Nine Lessons 2025 is just a few weeks away. If you’re new to the Shambles-verse allow us to try to explain what @robinince.bsky.social's pioneering show that mashes up science & culture is via a clip from the doc Curious People.
Tickets for this year’s shows at www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/nin...
Tickets for this year’s shows at www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/nin...
December 4, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Under WMD persona (Wheelchair of Mass Destruction), I will be ranting on 18th December. You will think & laugh whichever night you go
Simultaneously creepy and reminiscent of a bible. Probably apt, then.
kind of obsessed with this custom binding for Moby dick by Susan and Chaim Ebanks at Exeter Bookbinders
December 4, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Simultaneously creepy and reminiscent of a bible. Probably apt, then.