Rowena
@silent-reader.bsky.social
She / her
Reader, wannabe writer, parent, aspiring ally
Mainly here for the bookity books
Reader, wannabe writer, parent, aspiring ally
Mainly here for the bookity books
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The 'no cuts to frontline services' shibboleth is such a furphy. When Dutton says he wants to cut (or let wither) 36,000 jobs from the public service, everything is affected. The response post ex-cyclone Alfred proves how vital the work of the APS is www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/environ...
Cyclone Alfred and the real cost of Dutton’s public service cuts
The involvement of the public service in the aftermath of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred underscores the reality of the Coalition’s promise to cut 36,000 people from government departments.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
March 14, 2025 at 10:26 PM
The 'no cuts to frontline services' shibboleth is such a furphy. When Dutton says he wants to cut (or let wither) 36,000 jobs from the public service, everything is affected. The response post ex-cyclone Alfred proves how vital the work of the APS is www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/environ...
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Look at her face.
The so familiar eternal face of a woman when a man thinks he's funny ;)
I mean come on, we know that face.
Title: The Fool and the Lady
Artist: Israhel van Meckenem (German, Meckenem ca. 1440/45–1503 Bocholt)
www.metmuseum.org/art/collecti...
The so familiar eternal face of a woman when a man thinks he's funny ;)
I mean come on, we know that face.
Title: The Fool and the Lady
Artist: Israhel van Meckenem (German, Meckenem ca. 1440/45–1503 Bocholt)
www.metmuseum.org/art/collecti...
February 6, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Look at her face.
The so familiar eternal face of a woman when a man thinks he's funny ;)
I mean come on, we know that face.
Title: The Fool and the Lady
Artist: Israhel van Meckenem (German, Meckenem ca. 1440/45–1503 Bocholt)
www.metmuseum.org/art/collecti...
The so familiar eternal face of a woman when a man thinks he's funny ;)
I mean come on, we know that face.
Title: The Fool and the Lady
Artist: Israhel van Meckenem (German, Meckenem ca. 1440/45–1503 Bocholt)
www.metmuseum.org/art/collecti...
It’s very rude that I have to work and then look after my little people when I am so close to finishing Babel… @rfkuang.bsky.social you are a genius! Love love love your work
February 6, 2025 at 8:50 AM
It’s very rude that I have to work and then look after my little people when I am so close to finishing Babel… @rfkuang.bsky.social you are a genius! Love love love your work
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Welcome to the Historical Fiction feed! ⏳📚💙
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December 31, 2024 at 5:45 PM
Welcome to the Historical Fiction feed! ⏳📚💙
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Read Let’s not Become “The Good German.” on 🐘👉🏼 elejrnl.com?p=4125713
February 3, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Read Let’s not Become “The Good German.” on 🐘👉🏼 elejrnl.com?p=4125713
#booksky and everyone else too - I recommend we all read this book - ‘All about love: New visions’ by bell hooks
It’s the material and ideas that the world needs right now
It’s the material and ideas that the world needs right now
February 2, 2025 at 3:40 AM
#booksky and everyone else too - I recommend we all read this book - ‘All about love: New visions’ by bell hooks
It’s the material and ideas that the world needs right now
It’s the material and ideas that the world needs right now
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I’m doing the things, you know? I’m working in community on a local level. I’m picking my battles. I’m focusing on what I can do right now. I’m limiting news and practicing self-care. I’m doing all the things and I’m also in a white-hot fury and will never forgive the shitheads who voted for this.
January 29, 2025 at 10:37 PM
I’m doing the things, you know? I’m working in community on a local level. I’m picking my battles. I’m focusing on what I can do right now. I’m limiting news and practicing self-care. I’m doing all the things and I’m also in a white-hot fury and will never forgive the shitheads who voted for this.
Hey #booksky #historysky this book is brilliant!
‘Making Australian History’ by Anna Clark - such an important conversation about who ‘gets’ to ‘make History’
‘Making Australian History’ by Anna Clark - such an important conversation about who ‘gets’ to ‘make History’
January 24, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Hey #booksky #historysky this book is brilliant!
‘Making Australian History’ by Anna Clark - such an important conversation about who ‘gets’ to ‘make History’
‘Making Australian History’ by Anna Clark - such an important conversation about who ‘gets’ to ‘make History’
This quote from ‘Parable of the Talents’ by Octavia E Butler is soooo relevant right now.
Terrifyingly so.
Terrifyingly so.
January 23, 2025 at 9:52 AM
This quote from ‘Parable of the Talents’ by Octavia E Butler is soooo relevant right now.
Terrifyingly so.
Terrifyingly so.
I’m listening to ‘Parable of the talents’ by Octavia E Butler and it’s AMAZING. I’m completely hooked.
January 23, 2025 at 9:43 AM
I’m listening to ‘Parable of the talents’ by Octavia E Butler and it’s AMAZING. I’m completely hooked.
Hi #booksky I highly recommend this book I just finished!
A very short history of the Israel Palestine conflict by Ilan Pappe - it’s so clear and well written!!
A very short history of the Israel Palestine conflict by Ilan Pappe - it’s so clear and well written!!
January 16, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Hi #booksky I highly recommend this book I just finished!
A very short history of the Israel Palestine conflict by Ilan Pappe - it’s so clear and well written!!
A very short history of the Israel Palestine conflict by Ilan Pappe - it’s so clear and well written!!
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There is immense power in supporting people living with #dementia to use their abilities rather than reminding them of what they are losing. This is a beautiful example of a strengths-based, interests-based, #kindness-based approach.
(via @josephfasano.bsky.social) #Alzheimers #poetry
(via @josephfasano.bsky.social) #Alzheimers #poetry
December 7, 2024 at 5:07 PM
There is immense power in supporting people living with #dementia to use their abilities rather than reminding them of what they are losing. This is a beautiful example of a strengths-based, interests-based, #kindness-based approach.
(via @josephfasano.bsky.social) #Alzheimers #poetry
(via @josephfasano.bsky.social) #Alzheimers #poetry
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It's International Men's Day. The world favours us, especially straight white guys, but that doesn't mean life is easy. It's not weak to need help. It's strong as fuck to ask for help. Find friends and be aware of these support services:
mensline.org.au
www.beyondblue.org.au
www.lifeline.org.au
mensline.org.au
www.beyondblue.org.au
www.lifeline.org.au
November 19, 2024 at 2:44 AM
It's International Men's Day. The world favours us, especially straight white guys, but that doesn't mean life is easy. It's not weak to need help. It's strong as fuck to ask for help. Find friends and be aware of these support services:
mensline.org.au
www.beyondblue.org.au
www.lifeline.org.au
mensline.org.au
www.beyondblue.org.au
www.lifeline.org.au
And she is done!! Introducing the ‘Reading is my passion’ completed set, sitting on my bookshelf
She’s so cute!
She’s so cute!
November 19, 2024 at 9:48 PM
And she is done!! Introducing the ‘Reading is my passion’ completed set, sitting on my bookshelf
She’s so cute!
She’s so cute!
I got exactly this far before the baby woke up!
This is the ‘Reading is my passion’ LEGO gift with purchase
This is the ‘Reading is my passion’ LEGO gift with purchase
November 19, 2024 at 6:49 AM
I got exactly this far before the baby woke up!
This is the ‘Reading is my passion’ LEGO gift with purchase
This is the ‘Reading is my passion’ LEGO gift with purchase
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I would like to speak up today for the trans community.
You see, I know a bit of what it’s like to be politically scapegoated. When Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941, suddenly anyone in America who had any amount of Japanese ancestry became suspect. Politicians preyed upon ignorance and fear. /1
You see, I know a bit of what it’s like to be politically scapegoated. When Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941, suddenly anyone in America who had any amount of Japanese ancestry became suspect. Politicians preyed upon ignorance and fear. /1
November 17, 2024 at 6:19 PM
I would like to speak up today for the trans community.
You see, I know a bit of what it’s like to be politically scapegoated. When Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941, suddenly anyone in America who had any amount of Japanese ancestry became suspect. Politicians preyed upon ignorance and fear. /1
You see, I know a bit of what it’s like to be politically scapegoated. When Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941, suddenly anyone in America who had any amount of Japanese ancestry became suspect. Politicians preyed upon ignorance and fear. /1
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Best thing on the Internet today. Watch with the sound up loud. www.cnn.com/2024/11/14/w...
New Zealand MPs disrupt parliament with haka to protest Indigenous treaty bill | CNN
New Zealand’s parliament was briefly suspended on Thursday after Maori members staged a haka to disrupt the vote on a contentious bill that would reinterpret a 184-year-old treaty between the British ...
www.cnn.com
November 15, 2024 at 10:01 PM
Best thing on the Internet today. Watch with the sound up loud. www.cnn.com/2024/11/14/w...
My little lady has arrived! Probs should be building her instead of scrolling 🤔…
November 14, 2024 at 12:16 AM
My little lady has arrived! Probs should be building her instead of scrolling 🤔…
New and satisfying life* hack:
Make a list of things you need to do
Carry list around, add to list as required
Don’t do the things on the list, but don’t worry - they are on the list!
*May only have short term impact - but what a lovely short term it is
Make a list of things you need to do
Carry list around, add to list as required
Don’t do the things on the list, but don’t worry - they are on the list!
*May only have short term impact - but what a lovely short term it is
November 13, 2024 at 9:38 PM
New and satisfying life* hack:
Make a list of things you need to do
Carry list around, add to list as required
Don’t do the things on the list, but don’t worry - they are on the list!
*May only have short term impact - but what a lovely short term it is
Make a list of things you need to do
Carry list around, add to list as required
Don’t do the things on the list, but don’t worry - they are on the list!
*May only have short term impact - but what a lovely short term it is
I have just binged and loved season two of The Diplomat on Netflix
Soooo much better than that other drama that is the real life America right now
Soooo much better than that other drama that is the real life America right now
November 13, 2024 at 9:21 AM
I have just binged and loved season two of The Diplomat on Netflix
Soooo much better than that other drama that is the real life America right now
Soooo much better than that other drama that is the real life America right now
I heard this is the new good place?!
Hiya from ‘Straya
Hiya from ‘Straya
November 13, 2024 at 9:04 AM
I heard this is the new good place?!
Hiya from ‘Straya
Hiya from ‘Straya