Mari Kilkenni
@marikilkenni.bsky.social
Translator & journalist. History (queer and otherwise), opera, musicals, theatre, writing, photography
It's got nothing to do with "funding from the West", people just finally got the opportunity to explore at least something, even making some openly queer films. And it changed when Russia found a convenient enemy in queer people
December 23, 2025 at 11:29 AM
It's got nothing to do with "funding from the West", people just finally got the opportunity to explore at least something, even making some openly queer films. And it changed when Russia found a convenient enemy in queer people
Monty was told the same recently 😅
October 2, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Monty was told the same recently 😅
21/09. 8.7km, 1h7
This is a great demonstration of how different the rhythm of life in the city is. Took me two weeks to go for a ride. The evening was warm and soft and I went to the cathedral on a whim. Saw two girls dancing to a street musician's song, and it made me smile
This is a great demonstration of how different the rhythm of life in the city is. Took me two weeks to go for a ride. The evening was warm and soft and I went to the cathedral on a whim. Saw two girls dancing to a street musician's song, and it made me smile
September 21, 2025 at 6:53 PM
21/09. 8.7km, 1h7
This is a great demonstration of how different the rhythm of life in the city is. Took me two weeks to go for a ride. The evening was warm and soft and I went to the cathedral on a whim. Saw two girls dancing to a street musician's song, and it made me smile
This is a great demonstration of how different the rhythm of life in the city is. Took me two weeks to go for a ride. The evening was warm and soft and I went to the cathedral on a whim. Saw two girls dancing to a street musician's song, and it made me smile
Seeing Ghosts made me smile
September 20, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Seeing Ghosts made me smile
I thought he'd be from Alaska haha I love it when authors do their research well 😎
September 17, 2025 at 8:43 PM
I thought he'd be from Alaska haha I love it when authors do their research well 😎
That's cool! Looks very promising 👀
September 17, 2025 at 8:41 PM
That's cool! Looks very promising 👀
Why is he Gray? Asking as a curious Russian 😅
September 17, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Why is he Gray? Asking as a curious Russian 😅
...there's more analysis. I chose quiet streets because the shortest way ran through a bar district. It was nice. Saw the lunar eclipse, and the Moon returned to its full glory just as I reached home, very tired
September 7, 2025 at 8:11 PM
...there's more analysis. I chose quiet streets because the shortest way ran through a bar district. It was nice. Saw the lunar eclipse, and the Moon returned to its full glory just as I reached home, very tired
7/09. 4.4km, 30min & 5.4km, 40min
The weather was perfect for the last countryside ride: warm and sunny. Very summery, yet you could tell autumn is here: the air is different, there's more space between leaves and trees. It's interesting how my riding style changed in the city immediately...
The weather was perfect for the last countryside ride: warm and sunny. Very summery, yet you could tell autumn is here: the air is different, there's more space between leaves and trees. It's interesting how my riding style changed in the city immediately...
September 7, 2025 at 8:10 PM
7/09. 4.4km, 30min & 5.4km, 40min
The weather was perfect for the last countryside ride: warm and sunny. Very summery, yet you could tell autumn is here: the air is different, there's more space between leaves and trees. It's interesting how my riding style changed in the city immediately...
The weather was perfect for the last countryside ride: warm and sunny. Very summery, yet you could tell autumn is here: the air is different, there's more space between leaves and trees. It's interesting how my riding style changed in the city immediately...
2/09. 3.5km, 24min
My second to last ride in the village this year. There is a faint smell of apples everywhere, like that of lilacs three months ago. The village is quiet, with little to no kids - they are in school. Years ago I used to think how cool it would be to stay here in September. It is!
My second to last ride in the village this year. There is a faint smell of apples everywhere, like that of lilacs three months ago. The village is quiet, with little to no kids - they are in school. Years ago I used to think how cool it would be to stay here in September. It is!
September 2, 2025 at 3:16 PM
2/09. 3.5km, 24min
My second to last ride in the village this year. There is a faint smell of apples everywhere, like that of lilacs three months ago. The village is quiet, with little to no kids - they are in school. Years ago I used to think how cool it would be to stay here in September. It is!
My second to last ride in the village this year. There is a faint smell of apples everywhere, like that of lilacs three months ago. The village is quiet, with little to no kids - they are in school. Years ago I used to think how cool it would be to stay here in September. It is!
31/08. 8km, 54min
Another melancholic ride, courtesy of a light drizzle. But I sweetened it with a waffle and lemonade by the lake. Still can't comprehend that autumn is tomorrow already
Another melancholic ride, courtesy of a light drizzle. But I sweetened it with a waffle and lemonade by the lake. Still can't comprehend that autumn is tomorrow already
August 31, 2025 at 3:24 PM
31/08. 8km, 54min
Another melancholic ride, courtesy of a light drizzle. But I sweetened it with a waffle and lemonade by the lake. Still can't comprehend that autumn is tomorrow already
Another melancholic ride, courtesy of a light drizzle. But I sweetened it with a waffle and lemonade by the lake. Still can't comprehend that autumn is tomorrow already
30/08. 2.2km, 17min
A ride of curiosity. I've never seen SUCH a fog. It got worse by the end of the ride, I think I could only see clearly for two or three meters
A ride of curiosity. I've never seen SUCH a fog. It got worse by the end of the ride, I think I could only see clearly for two or three meters
August 30, 2025 at 5:06 PM
30/08. 2.2km, 17min
A ride of curiosity. I've never seen SUCH a fog. It got worse by the end of the ride, I think I could only see clearly for two or three meters
A ride of curiosity. I've never seen SUCH a fog. It got worse by the end of the ride, I think I could only see clearly for two or three meters
29/08. 5.9km, 34min
After yesterday I wanted to relax & also I felt I missed my favorite lake. I rode to it, ate some jellybeans, got a bit melancholic. On days like this I remember all the friends who left, all the dogs that used to live in the houses I passed by... What a contrast to May's elation
After yesterday I wanted to relax & also I felt I missed my favorite lake. I rode to it, ate some jellybeans, got a bit melancholic. On days like this I remember all the friends who left, all the dogs that used to live in the houses I passed by... What a contrast to May's elation
August 29, 2025 at 3:36 PM
29/08. 5.9km, 34min
After yesterday I wanted to relax & also I felt I missed my favorite lake. I rode to it, ate some jellybeans, got a bit melancholic. On days like this I remember all the friends who left, all the dogs that used to live in the houses I passed by... What a contrast to May's elation
After yesterday I wanted to relax & also I felt I missed my favorite lake. I rode to it, ate some jellybeans, got a bit melancholic. On days like this I remember all the friends who left, all the dogs that used to live in the houses I passed by... What a contrast to May's elation
28/08. 13.8km, 1h54
What a wild ride. A remote forest lake was well protected... by puddles. Which sometimes were like mini lakes. My bike nearly drowned twice, once in one of those puddles and once in a swamp (I did not expect it at all). But god it was fulfilling to go through this all
What a wild ride. A remote forest lake was well protected... by puddles. Which sometimes were like mini lakes. My bike nearly drowned twice, once in one of those puddles and once in a swamp (I did not expect it at all). But god it was fulfilling to go through this all
August 28, 2025 at 3:33 PM
28/08. 13.8km, 1h54
What a wild ride. A remote forest lake was well protected... by puddles. Which sometimes were like mini lakes. My bike nearly drowned twice, once in one of those puddles and once in a swamp (I did not expect it at all). But god it was fulfilling to go through this all
What a wild ride. A remote forest lake was well protected... by puddles. Which sometimes were like mini lakes. My bike nearly drowned twice, once in one of those puddles and once in a swamp (I did not expect it at all). But god it was fulfilling to go through this all
26/08. 4.7km, 34min
By the evening the weather improved (not the temperature). I went to the pet cemetery to pay a visit to my dear cat that died four years ago. A place of sadness, but also a place of love. Small joys: riding across big puddles, sending splashes so high you need to raise your legs
By the evening the weather improved (not the temperature). I went to the pet cemetery to pay a visit to my dear cat that died four years ago. A place of sadness, but also a place of love. Small joys: riding across big puddles, sending splashes so high you need to raise your legs
August 26, 2025 at 5:08 PM
26/08. 4.7km, 34min
By the evening the weather improved (not the temperature). I went to the pet cemetery to pay a visit to my dear cat that died four years ago. A place of sadness, but also a place of love. Small joys: riding across big puddles, sending splashes so high you need to raise your legs
By the evening the weather improved (not the temperature). I went to the pet cemetery to pay a visit to my dear cat that died four years ago. A place of sadness, but also a place of love. Small joys: riding across big puddles, sending splashes so high you need to raise your legs
24/08. 4.7km, 28min
I did it, I chose the right time to ride and avoided the rain! But because I wasn't sure when it would return I didn't go far (even though I wanted to go to a new lake). Saw a flock of squirrels who made very funny noises
I did it, I chose the right time to ride and avoided the rain! But because I wasn't sure when it would return I didn't go far (even though I wanted to go to a new lake). Saw a flock of squirrels who made very funny noises
August 24, 2025 at 11:49 AM
24/08. 4.7km, 28min
I did it, I chose the right time to ride and avoided the rain! But because I wasn't sure when it would return I didn't go far (even though I wanted to go to a new lake). Saw a flock of squirrels who made very funny noises
I did it, I chose the right time to ride and avoided the rain! But because I wasn't sure when it would return I didn't go far (even though I wanted to go to a new lake). Saw a flock of squirrels who made very funny noises
21/08. 5.8km, 37min
Today was not as cold, and I had a lovely ride with a stop by the lake. I sat near a fisherman who looked very cool in his fisherman outfit, but as (from what I understood) he was a businessman he had to have a very business-like convo on the phone, and it was mildly amusing
Today was not as cold, and I had a lovely ride with a stop by the lake. I sat near a fisherman who looked very cool in his fisherman outfit, but as (from what I understood) he was a businessman he had to have a very business-like convo on the phone, and it was mildly amusing
August 21, 2025 at 3:52 PM
21/08. 5.8km, 37min
Today was not as cold, and I had a lovely ride with a stop by the lake. I sat near a fisherman who looked very cool in his fisherman outfit, but as (from what I understood) he was a businessman he had to have a very business-like convo on the phone, and it was mildly amusing
Today was not as cold, and I had a lovely ride with a stop by the lake. I sat near a fisherman who looked very cool in his fisherman outfit, but as (from what I understood) he was a businessman he had to have a very business-like convo on the phone, and it was mildly amusing
20/08. 7.1km, 47min
No matter how I tried to pick the interval when it wouldn't rain nature had its own plans. Yes, I rode in the absolute shower, but I also saw my first rainbow this summer! It's awfully cold though, 13°. It was weird to see my own breath
No matter how I tried to pick the interval when it wouldn't rain nature had its own plans. Yes, I rode in the absolute shower, but I also saw my first rainbow this summer! It's awfully cold though, 13°. It was weird to see my own breath
August 20, 2025 at 3:34 PM
20/08. 7.1km, 47min
No matter how I tried to pick the interval when it wouldn't rain nature had its own plans. Yes, I rode in the absolute shower, but I also saw my first rainbow this summer! It's awfully cold though, 13°. It was weird to see my own breath
No matter how I tried to pick the interval when it wouldn't rain nature had its own plans. Yes, I rode in the absolute shower, but I also saw my first rainbow this summer! It's awfully cold though, 13°. It was weird to see my own breath
19/08. 2.9km, 50min
Today I was teaching my niece to ride more confidently, which is why I had to go slowly. Well, as was possible: I realized that riding slowly is nigh impossible for me. It was the longest ride for her, and she quite liked it, despite the initial nervousness!
Today I was teaching my niece to ride more confidently, which is why I had to go slowly. Well, as was possible: I realized that riding slowly is nigh impossible for me. It was the longest ride for her, and she quite liked it, despite the initial nervousness!
August 19, 2025 at 5:16 PM
19/08. 2.9km, 50min
Today I was teaching my niece to ride more confidently, which is why I had to go slowly. Well, as was possible: I realized that riding slowly is nigh impossible for me. It was the longest ride for her, and she quite liked it, despite the initial nervousness!
Today I was teaching my niece to ride more confidently, which is why I had to go slowly. Well, as was possible: I realized that riding slowly is nigh impossible for me. It was the longest ride for her, and she quite liked it, despite the initial nervousness!
18/08. 4.4km, 26min
A rainy and cold Monday means empty streets which in turn means an Autumn mood. I passed by the street with several abandoned houses, and it only added to the gloominess. To be honest, I planned my route just to photograph this flower I spotted the other day while walking
A rainy and cold Monday means empty streets which in turn means an Autumn mood. I passed by the street with several abandoned houses, and it only added to the gloominess. To be honest, I planned my route just to photograph this flower I spotted the other day while walking
August 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
18/08. 4.4km, 26min
A rainy and cold Monday means empty streets which in turn means an Autumn mood. I passed by the street with several abandoned houses, and it only added to the gloominess. To be honest, I planned my route just to photograph this flower I spotted the other day while walking
A rainy and cold Monday means empty streets which in turn means an Autumn mood. I passed by the street with several abandoned houses, and it only added to the gloominess. To be honest, I planned my route just to photograph this flower I spotted the other day while walking
17/08. 5km, 34min
Evening rides are getting chilly. Funny how in May, 17° seemed warm, but now I thought of going back to put a sweater on. But I do love how beautiful and crisp the evening sun is in colder weather
Evening rides are getting chilly. Funny how in May, 17° seemed warm, but now I thought of going back to put a sweater on. But I do love how beautiful and crisp the evening sun is in colder weather
August 17, 2025 at 5:13 PM
17/08. 5km, 34min
Evening rides are getting chilly. Funny how in May, 17° seemed warm, but now I thought of going back to put a sweater on. But I do love how beautiful and crisp the evening sun is in colder weather
Evening rides are getting chilly. Funny how in May, 17° seemed warm, but now I thought of going back to put a sweater on. But I do love how beautiful and crisp the evening sun is in colder weather
15/08. 9.3km, 59min
They say it's the last really warm day, and it makes me a bit sad. The passing of time is again being felt very acutely. But I had a great if somewhat difficult ride to my favorite spot, ate some chips there and relaxed. One day I will actually swim there
They say it's the last really warm day, and it makes me a bit sad. The passing of time is again being felt very acutely. But I had a great if somewhat difficult ride to my favorite spot, ate some chips there and relaxed. One day I will actually swim there
August 15, 2025 at 2:35 PM
15/08. 9.3km, 59min
They say it's the last really warm day, and it makes me a bit sad. The passing of time is again being felt very acutely. But I had a great if somewhat difficult ride to my favorite spot, ate some chips there and relaxed. One day I will actually swim there
They say it's the last really warm day, and it makes me a bit sad. The passing of time is again being felt very acutely. But I had a great if somewhat difficult ride to my favorite spot, ate some chips there and relaxed. One day I will actually swim there
11/08. 4.3km, 29min
What with last week's birthday celebrations and trips to other towns, I only had time for rides for groceries. Today I had a longer ride, and maybe such pauses are worth it for the glee of returning into the saddle. I just let the road lead me, and it was lovely
What with last week's birthday celebrations and trips to other towns, I only had time for rides for groceries. Today I had a longer ride, and maybe such pauses are worth it for the glee of returning into the saddle. I just let the road lead me, and it was lovely
August 11, 2025 at 5:49 PM
11/08. 4.3km, 29min
What with last week's birthday celebrations and trips to other towns, I only had time for rides for groceries. Today I had a longer ride, and maybe such pauses are worth it for the glee of returning into the saddle. I just let the road lead me, and it was lovely
What with last week's birthday celebrations and trips to other towns, I only had time for rides for groceries. Today I had a longer ride, and maybe such pauses are worth it for the glee of returning into the saddle. I just let the road lead me, and it was lovely
2/08. 7.6km, 50min
More or less the same route to the lake, but the water was a bit colder today. And it was really cold to get out, all because of the afternoon rain. We needed this respite. A nice day, but I ate a French hotdog with really awful mustard 😬
More or less the same route to the lake, but the water was a bit colder today. And it was really cold to get out, all because of the afternoon rain. We needed this respite. A nice day, but I ate a French hotdog with really awful mustard 😬
August 2, 2025 at 5:05 PM
2/08. 7.6km, 50min
More or less the same route to the lake, but the water was a bit colder today. And it was really cold to get out, all because of the afternoon rain. We needed this respite. A nice day, but I ate a French hotdog with really awful mustard 😬
More or less the same route to the lake, but the water was a bit colder today. And it was really cold to get out, all because of the afternoon rain. We needed this respite. A nice day, but I ate a French hotdog with really awful mustard 😬
31/07. 7.3km, 46min
The whole day was sluggish and I only came out in the evening, when it got less hot. I and dozens of other people. Had a lovely swim under the setting sun, in the warm water, and then headed home in the gentle twilight. A respite after yesterday. I'm a bit sad that July is over
The whole day was sluggish and I only came out in the evening, when it got less hot. I and dozens of other people. Had a lovely swim under the setting sun, in the warm water, and then headed home in the gentle twilight. A respite after yesterday. I'm a bit sad that July is over
July 31, 2025 at 6:48 PM
31/07. 7.3km, 46min
The whole day was sluggish and I only came out in the evening, when it got less hot. I and dozens of other people. Had a lovely swim under the setting sun, in the warm water, and then headed home in the gentle twilight. A respite after yesterday. I'm a bit sad that July is over
The whole day was sluggish and I only came out in the evening, when it got less hot. I and dozens of other people. Had a lovely swim under the setting sun, in the warm water, and then headed home in the gentle twilight. A respite after yesterday. I'm a bit sad that July is over