MatthewParis
@matthewparis.bsky.social
I'm a fan of the 13th century chronicler known as Matthew of Paris. I also post images/videos of birds and animals that visit my birdbath and sometimes, my amateur photos of the night sky. You might know me as "Michael".
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I was surprised by both the accuracy of the statement, but also somewhat put off by the sassy critique of my search term and a lack of accurate results.
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Sigvatr the Skald wrote Bersöglisvísur (‘verses of plain-speaking’), as a warning/reprimand to a young King Magnus in the 11th century.
I was surprised by both the accuracy of the statement, but also somewhat put off by the sassy critique of my search term and a lack of accurate results.
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Sigvatr the Skald wrote Bersöglisvísur (‘verses of plain-speaking’), as a warning/reprimand to a young King Magnus in the 11th century.
October 27, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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I was surprised by both the accuracy of the statement, but also somewhat put off by the sassy critique of my search term and a lack of accurate results.
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Sigvatr the Skald wrote Bersöglisvísur (‘verses of plain-speaking’), as a warning/reprimand to a young King Magnus in the 11th century.
I was surprised by both the accuracy of the statement, but also somewhat put off by the sassy critique of my search term and a lack of accurate results.
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Sigvatr the Skald wrote Bersöglisvísur (‘verses of plain-speaking’), as a warning/reprimand to a young King Magnus in the 11th century.
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"plain spoken skald" is a contradiction in terms. Skalds, the poets of the Viking Age, were known for using complex and elaborate figurative language, while "plain spoken" refers to simple, direct communication.
"plain spoken skald" is a contradiction in terms. Skalds, the poets of the Viking Age, were known for using complex and elaborate figurative language, while "plain spoken" refers to simple, direct communication.
October 27, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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"plain spoken skald" is a contradiction in terms. Skalds, the poets of the Viking Age, were known for using complex and elaborate figurative language, while "plain spoken" refers to simple, direct communication.
"plain spoken skald" is a contradiction in terms. Skalds, the poets of the Viking Age, were known for using complex and elaborate figurative language, while "plain spoken" refers to simple, direct communication.
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So I added "skald" to the query ("plain speaking verses skald") hoping the new word would focus on Norse texts. The AI answer came up with this interesting opinion...
So I added "skald" to the query ("plain speaking verses skald") hoping the new word would focus on Norse texts. The AI answer came up with this interesting opinion...
October 27, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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So I added "skald" to the query ("plain speaking verses skald") hoping the new word would focus on Norse texts. The AI answer came up with this interesting opinion...
So I added "skald" to the query ("plain speaking verses skald") hoping the new word would focus on Norse texts. The AI answer came up with this interesting opinion...
I've had a skunk a number of times on my garden-cam. They are really cute!
October 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
I've had a skunk a number of times on my garden-cam. They are really cute!
Here's another "starling" video from earlier today...
October 6, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Here's another "starling" video from earlier today...
I did a little more looking online - skimming image search results. Amusingly, Google AI appeared in the search results saying it was a "Common Raven" - which looks all wrong. I'm inclined to agree with you about it being a starling. The smoothness of the profile does match the images. Thanks!
September 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
I did a little more looking online - skimming image search results. Amusingly, Google AI appeared in the search results saying it was a "Common Raven" - which looks all wrong. I'm inclined to agree with you about it being a starling. The smoothness of the profile does match the images. Thanks!
Interesting thought. Most of the birds have left the area - headed for warmer climes. Starlings do come last in that transition, but my initial impression is that it is a larger bird, e.g., a Mourning Dove. I'll poke around and see if I can find similar images online...
September 24, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Interesting thought. Most of the birds have left the area - headed for warmer climes. Starlings do come last in that transition, but my initial impression is that it is a larger bird, e.g., a Mourning Dove. I'll poke around and see if I can find similar images online...
I see some of the places you get credit, but I see lots of places that take stuff - repost it without attribution, and that part is... not nice to see. I appreciate all the work you do to put up those photos, they are great! ... So I'm an appreciative fan!
September 21, 2025 at 8:09 PM
I see some of the places you get credit, but I see lots of places that take stuff - repost it without attribution, and that part is... not nice to see. I appreciate all the work you do to put up those photos, they are great! ... So I'm an appreciative fan!
Sorry that places like Bored Panda exist. It's effectively thievery. Your images and videos are really delightful!!!
September 19, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Sorry that places like Bored Panda exist. It's effectively thievery. Your images and videos are really delightful!!!
Like - WOW! Neat opportunity well seized! Thanks for sharing - we all got to watch - now comes the emergence sometime in the future!
September 18, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Like - WOW! Neat opportunity well seized! Thanks for sharing - we all got to watch - now comes the emergence sometime in the future!