Paul Rance
@paulrance.bsky.social
Writer, lover of books, music, art, classic films, sci-fi, nature, animals, history, most sports. Humanitarian. Luton Town fan.
Websites: https://www.paulrance.com
https://www.booksmusicfilmstv.com
And YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/@paulrance59
Websites: https://www.paulrance.com
https://www.booksmusicfilmstv.com
And YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/@paulrance59
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Paul Rance
@paulrance.bsky.social
· Oct 4
Made in Luton: The Boy with the Sad Brown Eyes: Amazon.co.uk: Rance, Paul: 9798869692269: Books
Buy Made in Luton: The Boy with the Sad Brown Eyes by Rance, Paul (ISBN: 9798869692269) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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Luton-born author Paul Rance’s book about growing up in Luton from the 1960s to early 1980s is a lot more than a basic autobiography. Read more...
www.amazon.co.uk/Made-Luton-B...
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"Made it ma! Top of the world!" Moody magnificence from Wendymoonshine. @michaelcharte13.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yty8...
Noir : Wendymoonshine
YouTube video by michael charters
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December 18, 2025 at 11:16 AM
"Made it ma! Top of the world!" Moody magnificence from Wendymoonshine. @michaelcharte13.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yty8...
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The story of St Mungo and the robin is a famous miracle of Glasgow's patron saint, where he miraculously brought a pet robin, tamed by his master St Serf, back to life after it was accidentally killed, symbolizing his kindness and connection to nature.
Art my own.
#ArtAdventCalendar #Folklore
Art my own.
#ArtAdventCalendar #Folklore
December 16, 2025 at 10:34 AM
The story of St Mungo and the robin is a famous miracle of Glasgow's patron saint, where he miraculously brought a pet robin, tamed by his master St Serf, back to life after it was accidentally killed, symbolizing his kindness and connection to nature.
Art my own.
#ArtAdventCalendar #Folklore
Art my own.
#ArtAdventCalendar #Folklore
Here's a free pre-Christmas gift. The Surreal World of Jimmy Coocumber will be on my site for the next 5 days, before it's only available to buy. Probably for a massive 99 cents. paulrance.com/JimmyCoocumb...
December 16, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Here's a free pre-Christmas gift. The Surreal World of Jimmy Coocumber will be on my site for the next 5 days, before it's only available to buy. Probably for a massive 99 cents. paulrance.com/JimmyCoocumb...
Further proof, after his sickening comments about Rob Reiner, that trump should be in a straitjacket not the White House. Future generations will think that the world in the 2020s was infested with a collective nastiness, madness and cowardice. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Trump bashes late director Rob Reiner, drawing immediate backlash
Prominent right-wing figures —and Michelle Obama — are among those who pushed back on the president’s suggestion that the deaths of Reiner and his wife were connected to Reiner’s criticism of Trump.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 16, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Further proof, after his sickening comments about Rob Reiner, that trump should be in a straitjacket not the White House. Future generations will think that the world in the 2020s was infested with a collective nastiness, madness and cowardice. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
What fun public school life in England must have been. I missed out there... Wonderful music accompanies some pretty grim scenes here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Admf...
If... (1968) - Muungano National Choir, Kenya
YouTube video by D Rez
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December 16, 2025 at 5:04 PM
What fun public school life in England must have been. I missed out there... Wonderful music accompanies some pretty grim scenes here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Admf...
Wendymoonshine complementing his fine music with some interesting film of dancing female characters through the ages. www.youtube.com/watch?v=c488...
Island Station : Wendymoonshine
YouTube video by michael charters
www.youtube.com
December 14, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Wendymoonshine complementing his fine music with some interesting film of dancing female characters through the ages. www.youtube.com/watch?v=c488...
A lot of mad Hatters after yesterday! Batman and Robin and Wendymoonshine. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-L-c...
The Mad Hatter's Waltz : Wendymoonshine
YouTube video by michael charters
www.youtube.com
December 14, 2025 at 5:31 PM
A lot of mad Hatters after yesterday! Batman and Robin and Wendymoonshine. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-L-c...
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This is the #poem I read at end of my resignation - it will be in the follow up collection to Ice Cream for a Broken Tooth , most likely called Let The Quiet Ones Rise
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December 14, 2025 at 11:58 AM
This is the #poem I read at end of my resignation - it will be in the follow up collection to Ice Cream for a Broken Tooth , most likely called Let The Quiet Ones Rise
flapjackpress.co.uk/shop/ice-cre...
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Robin Ince reveals to last night’s audience at a recording of Infinite Monkey Cage that the BBC has forced him to resign over his support of trans people
December 13, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Robin Ince reveals to last night’s audience at a recording of Infinite Monkey Cage that the BBC has forced him to resign over his support of trans people
A short look at Scotland's most famous animal - the haggis. I didn't realise that there was a subspecies of haggi. www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDRL...
The Winter Subspecies of Wild Scottish Haggis Animals
YouTube video by Haggis Wildlife Foundation
www.youtube.com
December 14, 2025 at 12:41 PM
A short look at Scotland's most famous animal - the haggis. I didn't realise that there was a subspecies of haggi. www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDRL...
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Absolutely horrified by the news of the mass murders in Sydney's Bondi Beach - a place dear to me, where I used to live, and which I cannot imagine as a massacre site. Humanity needs to stop and re-evaluate our infinite capacity for inhumanity. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Live: Police give update after 10 killed in Bondi Beach attack
Police say there are multiple fatalities following a shooting near a Jewish gathering at Sydney's Bondi Beach. Follow live.
www.abc.net.au
December 14, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Absolutely horrified by the news of the mass murders in Sydney's Bondi Beach - a place dear to me, where I used to live, and which I cannot imagine as a massacre site. Humanity needs to stop and re-evaluate our infinite capacity for inhumanity. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
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10 dead, 12 injured.
Ban all guns now, no exceptions.
Ban all guns now, no exceptions.
December 14, 2025 at 10:15 AM
10 dead, 12 injured.
Ban all guns now, no exceptions.
Ban all guns now, no exceptions.
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I’ve seen two kids post that the Brown University shooting is the second school shooting they’ve survived.
This should enrage and radicalize everyone.
Kids shouldn’t have to survive one shooting, let alone two.
No more thoughts and prayers.
It’s time to address the guns.
This should enrage and radicalize everyone.
Kids shouldn’t have to survive one shooting, let alone two.
No more thoughts and prayers.
It’s time to address the guns.
December 14, 2025 at 4:43 AM
I’ve seen two kids post that the Brown University shooting is the second school shooting they’ve survived.
This should enrage and radicalize everyone.
Kids shouldn’t have to survive one shooting, let alone two.
No more thoughts and prayers.
It’s time to address the guns.
This should enrage and radicalize everyone.
Kids shouldn’t have to survive one shooting, let alone two.
No more thoughts and prayers.
It’s time to address the guns.
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Skittles: It’s a beautiful #Caturday morning here on the Catico, as we relax and enjoy the cooler weather at our house. 🏡☀️💙
We hope that this is a Pawsome Weekend for everyone in the BlueSky Community.
☮️💖😺
#CatsOfBlueSky
#RescuedCats
#Purrs4Peace
We hope that this is a Pawsome Weekend for everyone in the BlueSky Community.
☮️💖😺
#CatsOfBlueSky
#RescuedCats
#Purrs4Peace
December 13, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Skittles: It’s a beautiful #Caturday morning here on the Catico, as we relax and enjoy the cooler weather at our house. 🏡☀️💙
We hope that this is a Pawsome Weekend for everyone in the BlueSky Community.
☮️💖😺
#CatsOfBlueSky
#RescuedCats
#Purrs4Peace
We hope that this is a Pawsome Weekend for everyone in the BlueSky Community.
☮️💖😺
#CatsOfBlueSky
#RescuedCats
#Purrs4Peace
Raise your bat, Dick Van Dyke on reaching your ton. A shame that Stanley Baxter just missed out on 99. Dick may be film's most famous Cockney, and here's a reason why. #marypoppins www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fHp...
Mary Poppins - Chim Chim Cheree [HD]
YouTube video by Aibo
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December 13, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Raise your bat, Dick Van Dyke on reaching your ton. A shame that Stanley Baxter just missed out on 99. Dick may be film's most famous Cockney, and here's a reason why. #marypoppins www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fHp...
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I suppose somebody will be offended by a doggy daycare place assembling a nativity scene in which all the figures, including the 'holy family', are dogs. If so - don't be so miserable! Although tbf, it IS something of a cuteness overload...😍
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...
December 13, 2025 at 12:24 PM
I suppose somebody will be offended by a doggy daycare place assembling a nativity scene in which all the figures, including the 'holy family', are dogs. If so - don't be so miserable! Although tbf, it IS something of a cuteness overload...😍
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...
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Literally charming music and visuals from @michaelcharte13.bsky.social Wendymoonshine
youtu.be/15EZlKqjyno?...
youtu.be/15EZlKqjyno?...
Sirens : Wendymoonshine
YouTube video by michael charters
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December 11, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Literally charming music and visuals from @michaelcharte13.bsky.social Wendymoonshine
youtu.be/15EZlKqjyno?...
youtu.be/15EZlKqjyno?...
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* Eight-million majority for rejoining and still no political courage.
* Farage high-lifing it at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
* Far-right movements draw quiet encouragement from across the Atlantic.
All this and more from Mr Peck-sniff.
* Farage high-lifing it at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
* Far-right movements draw quiet encouragement from across the Atlantic.
All this and more from Mr Peck-sniff.
Pecksniff: Majority opposing Brexit reaches eight million: when will ministers find a backbone?
In which Mr Pecksniff lays before his readers for their approval certain observations and speculations reflecting on the political life
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 13, 2025 at 7:49 AM
* Eight-million majority for rejoining and still no political courage.
* Farage high-lifing it at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
* Far-right movements draw quiet encouragement from across the Atlantic.
All this and more from Mr Peck-sniff.
* Farage high-lifing it at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
* Far-right movements draw quiet encouragement from across the Atlantic.
All this and more from Mr Peck-sniff.
Wait for the eyes to move... www.youtube.com/shorts/aquak... #Caturday
Surreal Cat Daze. Frankenangel art.
YouTube video by FrankenAngel
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December 13, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Wait for the eyes to move... www.youtube.com/shorts/aquak... #Caturday
Charlton Athletic's black cat mascot Lucky. Who I named our own black cat Lucky after. "Lucky's last significant act was to relieve himself on the pitch during a league match against Derby." www.gettyimages.in/detail/news-...
Cat 'Lucky' with football at the Valley, home ground of Charlton...
Cat 'Lucky' with football at the Valley, home ground of Charlton Athletic football club. This puss was adopted by Charlton and christened Lucky after straying into the Valley in August 1968. Charlton....
www.gettyimages.in
December 10, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Charlton Athletic's black cat mascot Lucky. Who I named our own black cat Lucky after. "Lucky's last significant act was to relieve himself on the pitch during a league match against Derby." www.gettyimages.in/detail/news-...
Have a cider and listen to Rosie by Wendymoonshine, feat. Geraldine McEwan. www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeSf...
Rosie : Wendymoonshine
YouTube video by michael charters
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December 9, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Have a cider and listen to Rosie by Wendymoonshine, feat. Geraldine McEwan. www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeSf...
And talking of black cats... This impressive Sunderland tifo. www.youtube.com/shorts/ztqIV...
Our tifo, our club ❤️🔥 #safc #sunderland #tiltheend
YouTube video by Sunderland AFC
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December 9, 2025 at 5:49 PM
And talking of black cats... This impressive Sunderland tifo. www.youtube.com/shorts/ztqIV...
Black cats at football (soccer) matches #3 Manchester United v Real Madrid 1968 European Cup semi, 1st leg. Blink and you'll miss him/her. Approx. 1:30 in behind the goal, as future Luton legend John Aston crosses for an even bigger legend, George Best, to score. www.youtube.com/watch?v=nC_O...
24/04/1968 European Cup Semi Final 1st leg MANCHESTER UNITED v REAL MADRID
YouTube video by gr8footy
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December 9, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Black cats at football (soccer) matches #3 Manchester United v Real Madrid 1968 European Cup semi, 1st leg. Blink and you'll miss him/her. Approx. 1:30 in behind the goal, as future Luton legend John Aston crosses for an even bigger legend, George Best, to score. www.youtube.com/watch?v=nC_O...
Black cats at football (soccer) matches #2 Not sure of the year, but it's a Luton Town home match in the 1950s (courtesy Luton Vids on YouTube).
December 9, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Black cats at football (soccer) matches #2 Not sure of the year, but it's a Luton Town home match in the 1950s (courtesy Luton Vids on YouTube).