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Niko Lucien
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Academic, musician, teacher, soon-to-be librarian, cat nerd and maker of things.
I speak German, English and Norwegian.

Proud citizen of Europe and the EU. Outspoken opponent of dictators and oppression.

I post about my reading at Lucien@bookwyrm.social
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My new (temporary) PT (I'm helping the owner, who has an injury). She's cute as a button, huuuuge as a bear and able to melt my heart in an instant.

#rentadog #dogsky #helpingtheneighbour #randomactofkindness #dog #cute
This image shows a large, majestic Romanian/Carpathian Shepherd dog standing on a pavement scattered with fallen leaves. The dog’s coat is predominantly black with distinct white markings on its face, chest, and legs, and its fluffy fur adds to its imposing yet gentle appearance. The dog’s eyes are focused on the camera, giving an impression of intelligence and calm. It wears a black harness and leash. The background features a mix of pavement and autumn foliage, suggesting an urban or suburban setting. The dog’s relaxed posture and attentive expression convey a sense of companionship and loyalty.
November 14, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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Mein neuester Fund im lokalen Bücherladen. Ich kann fast nicht warten. 😂😂😂
(Und ich wollte doch nur einen Kalender kaufen...)

#elonundjeff #kängurukroniken #comic #graphicnovel #buchsky #booksky #humor #satire #deutsch #germansatire #politik #kultur
Ein Exemplar des neuen Graphic Novel Von Lars-Uwe Kling und Bernd Kissel: "Elon & Jeff on Mars". Dabei geht es gaaaar nicht über Musk und Bezos, oh nein, ganz bestimmt. (Hihi!) Buch stehend auf einem zugeklappten Klavierdeckel photographiert.
November 7, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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Also Home

#naturephotography #dogsky #photography #forest #germany #münsterland #nrw #artphotography
This image captures a peaceful moment in a lush, leafy forest during the autumn season. A dirt path, lined with fallen leaves, winds through the heart of the woodland, flanked by tall trees adorned with a mix of green, yellow, and orange foliage. The trees, with their slender trunks and dense branches, create a canopy overhead, allowing dappled sunlight to filter through and illuminate the forest floor. Two dogs can be seen on the path ahead, one black and the other brown and white, exploring the natural surroundings. The path itself is bordered by patches of vibrant green grass and leaf litter, adding texture and color to the scene. The atmosphere is calm and inviting, with the sunlight casting a warm, golden glow over the entire landscape.
November 5, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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I Came Home

#artphotography #photography #medieval #architecture #history #nofilter #burgvischering #germany #münsterland #nrw
This image shows Burg Vischering, a historic medieval castle located in Lüdinghausen, Germany. The castle is constructed of stone, with a mix of light and dark tones that highlight its age and character. It features multiple levels, shuttered windows with a characteristic pattern typical to the area with white and red accents, and a prominent red-tiled roof that contrasts beautifully with the stone walls. The castle is encircled by a tranquil moat, which perfectly mirrors the structure and the surrounding trees, creating a symmetrical and serene reflection. The water in the moat is calm, capturing every detail of the castle and the clear blue sky above. The scene is framed by mostly green autumn foliage. In the back, you can see a box shaped viewing area peeking out on the other side of the moat from under a leafy branch. The overall atmosphere is peaceful and timeless, as if stepping into a moment from history.
November 4, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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I keep coming back to #Hitler and #Trump. Although a lot of historians don't seem to acknowledge the link, Trump is a lot like Hitler, because they both rule(d) using the techniques of an entertainer. This is something we need to take seriously. Translation in alt.
#uspolitics #history #nokings #USA
A page from the eBook version of German historian Wolfram Pyta's groundbreaking book "Hitler: Der Künstler als Politiker und Feldherr. Eine Herrschaftsanalyse." (Approximate translation: Hitler: the artist as politician and high commander. An analysis of the rule of power.), pos. 5.937. Here is the translation of the text in the photo: Hitler himself expressed in 'Mein Kampf' the constitutive superiority of speech; for he considered classical written culture unsuitable for winning over 'the broad mass of a people', as these always only succumb to the power of speech. The speech was therefore the royal road to generating political following. But how did Hitler appear in his maiden speeches? What do the sparse text testimonies tell us about how he acted as a speaker on these occasions? Research agrees that he appeared as an 'entertainer'. His speeches were not long-winded and full of academic jargon; they did not dwell on tedious enumerations of facts, but came straight to the point. The political opponent was identified and attacked with a mixture of irony, wit, and sarcasm, so that the mood in the hall soon boiled and provoked interjections. The speaker Hitler attracted the audience because he delivered a performance with high entertainment value, where the style was at least as important as the content.
October 15, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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Stakkars små mennesker, som er så redde i møte med verden at de bare kan føle hat! ❤️ Jeg tror de trenger å lese Bibelen igjen, det er et par punkter der ved Jesu lære de må ha glemt i farta. #gikkpåsøndagskolen
Og sånn a propos (denne har jeg posta en del i det siste):
Meme. Billboard in a cityscape: RELIGION IS LIKE A PENIS It's okay to have one It's okay to be proud of it HOWEVER do not pull it out in public Do not push it on children Do not write laws with it Do not think with it
October 11, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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Drive-by public meme info service incoming:
A bill board in a city setting. The bill board reads: RELIGION IS LIKE A PENIS It's okay to have one It's okay to be proud of it HOWEVER do not pull it out in public Do not push it on children Do not write laws with it Do not think with it
October 9, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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Jeg vokste opp i den katolske kirken, og er dypt bekymret over denne utviklingen. Dette er tanker som man ser speilet i fascistoide og autokratiske styresett, og viser egentlige g mest hvor utrolig kjipt menneske han her karen egentlig er. Stakkars mann som ikke skjønner det selv.
Meme: A big bill board in a city environment. Text: Religion is like a penis It's okay to have one It's okay to be proud of it HOWEVER Do not pull it out in public Do not push it on children Do not write laws with it Do not think with it
October 9, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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Åh dæææven døtte mæ ta. 😲🏳️‍⚧️

#YeetRiksen! 🥳

#rettigheternå #trans #forskningsetikk #akademiskredelighet #likestilling #RettTilHelsehjelp

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Skjermdump fra Avisa Oslo. Tekst: Transpersoner Oslo universitets­sykehus felt for forskning på transpersoner Oslo 20240130. Logoen til Radiumhospitalet, Oslo universitetssykehus. Foto: Håkon Mosvold Larsen / NTB Oslo universitetssykehus har blitt felt av Redelighetsutvalget for forskning om transpersoner uten samtykke. Foto: Håkon Mosvold Larsen Av NTB Oppdatert: 08.10.25 11:38 Publisert: 08.10.25 11:33 Del Over 1700 barn og unge som har fått behandling, har blitt forsket på uten at foreldrene var informert, mener Redelighetsutvalget ved sykehuset. Videre tekst følger: Forskning.no skriver at forskerne mener de drev med kvalitetssikring av helsetilbudet til transpersoner. Men Redelighetsutvalget ved Oslo universitetssykehus slår fast at det i realiteten var forskning det var snakk om. Det gjør at sykehuset etter deres syn har brutt på forskningsetiske normer. «Det bemerkes at opplysningene er hentet i stor grad fra barn og unge uten nødvendig samtykkekompetanse», skriver Redelighetsutvalget i en uttalelse. Forskningen som er felt, ble publisert i et internasjonalt tidsskrift i fjor. Studien «inneholder sensitive opplysninger som selvskading, psykiatriske diagnoser og endring i kjønns-status», står det i uttalelsen. I en epost til forskning.no skriver Erlend Bremertun Smeland som er direktør for forskning, innovasjon og utdanning ved Oslo universitetssykehus, at de tar utvalgets uttalelse til etterretning.
October 8, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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Second blooming in October

#norway #oslo #climatechange #thisisnotnormal #photography #supposedtosnow #artphotography #sunflowers #october
This image shows a row of sunflowers blooming unexpectedly in early October along a gray building wall in Oslo, Norway. The tall, bright yellow flowers stand out against the muted autumn colors of fallen leaves and overcast skies, their faces turned toward the weak seasonal light. Signs on the wall mark reserved parking spaces and utility access, grounding the scene in urban routine. Normally, this time of year would be edging toward snow, but unseasonably warm temperatures—likely linked to climate change—have coaxed these sunflowers into a rare second bloom. Their late resurrection feels both beautiful and eerie, a quiet reminder of how our changing climate disrupts even the most natural rhythms.
October 5, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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I never thought I'd go apeshit for cabbage season until I discovered okonomiyaki. It is now known in my house as okonomnomnom, and I whooped when cabbage went on sale. 😂 I will never get over this discovery, it is life changing.

#japanesefood #asiancooking #todaysdinner #smallpleasures
Half an Okonomiyaki (Japanese cabbage pancakes) in a cast iron skillet. The other half very quickly disappeared, as if by magic, before a photo could be taken.
October 2, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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Washed until they found the rainbow

#nofilter #artphotography #interior #photography #hiddenbeauty #accidentalart
This image shows the close-up view of an old, weathered metal doorway on a roundabout structure at the University of Oslo. Over time, the metal surface has been worn and polished—likely by countless hands cleaning—creating a stunning, iridescent sheen. The colors shift across the surface in a rainbow-like spectrum, with hues of green, purple, pink, and gold shimmering against the otherwise dull, industrial metal. The texture of the metal is still visible beneath the rainbow stains, revealing scratches, dents, and signs of age. The contrast between the vibrant, accidental colors and the worn, utilitarian structure transforms an everyday object into something unexpected and beautiful.
September 30, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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Omg, yes! I just threw away two huge jars of the stuff that had amassed from His Floofness only wanting to be brushed by the window (which is way too far away from any available bin). There is so much floof! I'm sure Sibirians procreate by way of shedding, I comb off half a kitten every day 😅
A Sibirian/ Neva Masquerade cat chilling under a wooden blanket.
September 29, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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Why I don't buy bread anymore...

#diy #baking #frugality #cheapfood #icandoitbetter #tasty #stupidlysimple
Freshly baked bread in a cast-iron bread form (lid visible in the corner), about to be tipped out and put to cool on a rack on the stove top
September 28, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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Autumn leaves

#Sagene #Oslo #cityscapes #architecture #photography #artphotography #history #autumnmood #fall
Hønselovisas hus stands where the river bends, a relic of Oslo’s working-class past. Behind it, the chimney of industry looms—two ghosts in one frame: the home that housed the hands, and the stack that smoked above them. The leaves fall like notes from an old song, covering the ground in gold and rust. (Just alt: Hønselovisas hus, a working-class home by Akerselva, with the chimney of an old factory in the distance. The river used to power the mills; now it carries autumn leaves—and the weight of history.)
September 27, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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Happy #Caturday!

#catsofbluesky #catsky #nevamasquerade #sibirian
A fluffy, cream and golden cat sleeping on a green plush sofa.
September 27, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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Oh, there he is. 😂 #ifitfits #sleepingprecariously #laundryday #catsky #catsofbluesky #nevamasqueradesibirian
A cream coloured Neva Masquerade cat sleeping halfway under a precariously piled stack of laundry. Living dangerously there, dude... 😂
September 23, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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Enjoying the #autumn weather in the most #Scandinavian way: hot chocolate and cream coming up after #sauna and a dip in the historic #SageneFolkebad from 1900. Gorgeous place. And! I can do this every day if I want to! I win, huzzah!

#oslo #goodliving #NoSuchThingAsBadWeather #smallpleasures
Colourful individual changing cabins in restored 1900 era glory. (Not my photo, as phones are not allowed inside.) The swimming pool, as seen from the top of the stairs as you enter the room, again in restored and gorgeous terracotta and sandy yellow tones against wrong iron details and a very blue pool.
September 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Ghosts

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#cityscapes #photography #artphotography #oslo #torshov #river #history
This image captures a stretch of the Akerselva River in Torshov, where the water flows beneath the arches of a 19th-century industrial building. The stone structure, once part of Oslo’s manufacturing infrastructure, now stands as a silent witness to the city’s transformation. The river, dark and reflective, cuts through the scene, flanked by dense foliage that softens the harsh lines of the past. The adjusted warmth and balance in this photo emphasize the contrast between the enduring stone and the transient water—a metaphor for the tension between Oslo’s history and its rapid modernization. Areas like this, once hubs of labor and industry, now exist in a liminal space, caught between memory and the pressures of urban change.
September 19, 2025 at 7:16 AM
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Hva med litt Grieg? Denne er vakker, og ikke så vanskelig:
September 15, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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Stuck under sleeping #cat, plz send halp 😅😅❤️ he's snoring and paddling his paws in his sleep and I need to go to bed, oh well 😂

#caturday #catsky #catsofbluesky #nevamasquerade #nosleepforme
September 13, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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I don't usually do #foodphotography, but dang, this #soup I threw together from scraps and foraged veg from the city's #publicgardening project looks pretty. There will be #noodles, too. 🤤🍜

#asiancooking #foodporn #todaysdinner #workinprogress #oslo #freefood
September 13, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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My #perfectmorning: right out of the fjord and into a steamy #sauna boat with a #book. This time, #Katabasis, which is 🫶

#booksky #oslo #morningmood
September 8, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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Vet du hva, i dette er jeg enig med redaktøren i Avisa Oslo (fra begrunnelsen deres for å identifisere gutten). Han ser seg selv som norsk, og det er viktig at vi skjønner at vi i Norge som samfunn har ansvar for å deale med dem som en del av vårt samfunn. Minner om at A. B. Breivik også er norsk.
Utdrag fra Avisa Oslo: Vi mener at identifiseringen gjør at offentligheten lettere kan snakke om hvor og hvordan systemet har sviktet både i forhold til en sårbar og utsatt ungdom innenfor barnevernets omsorg og den personen som skulle være der for å hjelpe, men mistet livet mens hun gjorde en vanskelig jobb på vegne av samfunnet. Til sist mener vi at offentligheten har rett på å vite at dette er en gutt som har hatt full norsk oppvekst og selv opplevde seg norsk, slik at det ikke blir en debatt som handler om hans tyske statsborgerskap eller serbiske fornavn og mulige opphav. Dette handler om holdninger som er formet innenfor det norske storsamfunnet og ikke ved siden av det. Eirik Hoff Lysholm, ansvarlig redaktør i Avisa Oslo
August 26, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Fra NRK.
Utdrag fra artikkel i nrk.no som bekrefter at den siktede er tysk statsborger.
August 25, 2025 at 7:49 PM