Rafaela Cruz
@rafaelacruz31313.bsky.social
Observer. Writer of written words.
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writing is a strange beast. You can be happily in flow and the words are coming easily enough but at the same time you can be entirely convinced that what you're writing isn't any good - even when people who know what they're talking about disagree with that assessment. Sigh. Why are brains?
November 19, 2025 at 10:19 PM
writing is a strange beast. You can be happily in flow and the words are coming easily enough but at the same time you can be entirely convinced that what you're writing isn't any good - even when people who know what they're talking about disagree with that assessment. Sigh. Why are brains?
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November 20, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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“To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.”
― Oscar Wilde
― Oscar Wilde
November 20, 2025 at 1:21 PM
“To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.”
― Oscar Wilde
― Oscar Wilde
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We’re delighted to announce our first festival date for 2026 — Forest Fest in Emo, Co. Laois, Ireland next summer. The festival takes place from 24–26 July. Tickets available via. 🐰🇮🇪
forestfest.ie
forestfest.ie
November 20, 2025 at 9:01 AM
We’re delighted to announce our first festival date for 2026 — Forest Fest in Emo, Co. Laois, Ireland next summer. The festival takes place from 24–26 July. Tickets available via. 🐰🇮🇪
forestfest.ie
forestfest.ie
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The fraud of men was ever so,
Since summer first was leavy.
Since summer first was leavy.
November 20, 2025 at 12:49 PM
The fraud of men was ever so,
Since summer first was leavy.
Since summer first was leavy.
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Heavy Snowfall On The Wolds. 0°C. Sheep on the hillside.
November 20, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Heavy Snowfall On The Wolds. 0°C. Sheep on the hillside.
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I’m absolutely gutted to hear the news about Mani, who I have always loved and always will love, deeply and forever. Like a brother.
I am in shock to be honest. Please tell me I’m just having a bad, bad dream.
My thoughts and feelings and Manilove to all of his family from me
Mac Bunnyman Xxx ❤️
I am in shock to be honest. Please tell me I’m just having a bad, bad dream.
My thoughts and feelings and Manilove to all of his family from me
Mac Bunnyman Xxx ❤️
November 20, 2025 at 4:11 PM
I’m absolutely gutted to hear the news about Mani, who I have always loved and always will love, deeply and forever. Like a brother.
I am in shock to be honest. Please tell me I’m just having a bad, bad dream.
My thoughts and feelings and Manilove to all of his family from me
Mac Bunnyman Xxx ❤️
I am in shock to be honest. Please tell me I’m just having a bad, bad dream.
My thoughts and feelings and Manilove to all of his family from me
Mac Bunnyman Xxx ❤️
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Sunset. -1°C and an icy sky. Mistle Thrush.
November 20, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Sunset. -1°C and an icy sky. Mistle Thrush.
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I’m not convinced that advising people to follow the law is “sedition.”
November 20, 2025 at 4:06 PM
I’m not convinced that advising people to follow the law is “sedition.”
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I really hate it when scientists keep saying that “we need to rebuild trust in science,” because it implies that scientists are to blame for the mistrust rather than the millions of dollars of dark money that have funded political attacks on science in order to advance a far right agenda.
November 19, 2025 at 9:48 PM
I really hate it when scientists keep saying that “we need to rebuild trust in science,” because it implies that scientists are to blame for the mistrust rather than the millions of dollars of dark money that have funded political attacks on science in order to advance a far right agenda.
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pig-like he whines
November 19, 2025 at 11:59 PM
pig-like he whines
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Our whole timeline has been nothing but journalists, critics and culture writers announcing their own layoffs and I'm literally sickened by the thought of what will happen to society when all of their work will be taken over by Clippy
August 12, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Our whole timeline has been nothing but journalists, critics and culture writers announcing their own layoffs and I'm literally sickened by the thought of what will happen to society when all of their work will be taken over by Clippy
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🎙️ON AIR:
We're talking to former U.S. Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith about how to read poems, how to “listen at the widest possible angle” and how to use poetry to connect to one another across our differences.
❓What's a poem that has gotten you through a hard time?
📻 Listen:
We're talking to former U.S. Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith about how to read poems, how to “listen at the widest possible angle” and how to use poetry to connect to one another across our differences.
❓What's a poem that has gotten you through a hard time?
📻 Listen:
Former Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith Urges Us to 'Fear Less' | KQED
We talk to former U.S. Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith about how to read poems, how to “listen at the widest possible angle” and how to use poetry to connect to one another across our differences.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
🎙️ON AIR:
We're talking to former U.S. Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith about how to read poems, how to “listen at the widest possible angle” and how to use poetry to connect to one another across our differences.
❓What's a poem that has gotten you through a hard time?
📻 Listen:
We're talking to former U.S. Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith about how to read poems, how to “listen at the widest possible angle” and how to use poetry to connect to one another across our differences.
❓What's a poem that has gotten you through a hard time?
📻 Listen:
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A Dusting Of Snow. 1°C on the Yorkshire Wolds. Rooks.
November 19, 2025 at 1:43 PM
A Dusting Of Snow. 1°C on the Yorkshire Wolds. Rooks.
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Autocorrect has become our worst enema.
November 19, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Autocorrect has become our worst enema.
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Pretty sure a librarian comes to my rescue about once a week but today three librarians collectively saved my life and I am very grateful. Good luck figuring out what the page numbers of things 100 years old and only held in special collections are while on a copyediting deadline without them.
November 18, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Pretty sure a librarian comes to my rescue about once a week but today three librarians collectively saved my life and I am very grateful. Good luck figuring out what the page numbers of things 100 years old and only held in special collections are while on a copyediting deadline without them.
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“When I was younger, I was kind of fearless. I think it takes more courage to do things when you know more. I was completely naive, and I was like, ‘Why can’t I do anything I want to do?”
- Carole King
Photos: Sony Music Archives
RCA Studios 1959
- Carole King
Photos: Sony Music Archives
RCA Studios 1959
November 18, 2025 at 2:49 PM
“When I was younger, I was kind of fearless. I think it takes more courage to do things when you know more. I was completely naive, and I was like, ‘Why can’t I do anything I want to do?”
- Carole King
Photos: Sony Music Archives
RCA Studios 1959
- Carole King
Photos: Sony Music Archives
RCA Studios 1959
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Tomorrow I'll run a creative writing workshop for the always lovely philosophy undergrads at Nottingham.
I think this is my fourth year running the workshop and it is always a delight!
I think this is my fourth year running the workshop and it is always a delight!
November 18, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Tomorrow I'll run a creative writing workshop for the always lovely philosophy undergrads at Nottingham.
I think this is my fourth year running the workshop and it is always a delight!
I think this is my fourth year running the workshop and it is always a delight!
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'If I waited for perfection... I would never write a word'
Happy birthday Margaret Atwood! Novelist, essayist, poet, activist, inventor, occasional puppeteer and full time genius - few writers have shaped our imaginations quite like her: waterstones.com/author/marga... 🥳
Happy birthday Margaret Atwood! Novelist, essayist, poet, activist, inventor, occasional puppeteer and full time genius - few writers have shaped our imaginations quite like her: waterstones.com/author/marga... 🥳
November 18, 2025 at 5:23 PM
'If I waited for perfection... I would never write a word'
Happy birthday Margaret Atwood! Novelist, essayist, poet, activist, inventor, occasional puppeteer and full time genius - few writers have shaped our imaginations quite like her: waterstones.com/author/marga... 🥳
Happy birthday Margaret Atwood! Novelist, essayist, poet, activist, inventor, occasional puppeteer and full time genius - few writers have shaped our imaginations quite like her: waterstones.com/author/marga... 🥳
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My next picture book, 102, isn't out til April 14, but the 1st trade review is in and it's a star from @slj.com! Thanks so much, SLJ for the very generous and kind words. www.slj.com/review/102-1... #booksky #kidlit #kidlitart
November 18, 2025 at 9:49 PM
My next picture book, 102, isn't out til April 14, but the 1st trade review is in and it's a star from @slj.com! Thanks so much, SLJ for the very generous and kind words. www.slj.com/review/102-1... #booksky #kidlit #kidlitart
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Can’t imagine anyone objecting to this.
November 17, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Can’t imagine anyone objecting to this.
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This show will not disappoint: Simon is more passionate and knowledgeable about the magic of the movies than anyone I know.
Folks, I really need some help. For the last 10-15 days, I've been pretty much out of action, which has put me two weeks behind on promoting my Film Stories 500 show in London next week.
I'd be grateful for any help/support in getting the word out.
Thank you.
www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/wor...
I'd be grateful for any help/support in getting the word out.
Thank you.
www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/wor...
Film Stories: The 500th Episode Celebration • Words • Kings Place
Join us for a special evening as we celebrate the 500th episode of the Film Stories with Simon Brew.
www.kingsplace.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 10:03 AM
This show will not disappoint: Simon is more passionate and knowledgeable about the magic of the movies than anyone I know.
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NEWS JUST IN! A new book will in fact solve all your problems
November 17, 2025 at 9:17 AM
NEWS JUST IN! A new book will in fact solve all your problems