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An intriguing, near-future tale, deftly bringing together different characters, strands and times: some thoughts on Exit Party, by Arthur C Clarke Award winning author, Emily St John Mandel, coming from @picadorbooks.bsky.social this autumn www.woolamaloo.org.uk/reviews-exit... #books #livres

Ding, ding! Tram leaving Haymarket this evening. Although with the tram network currently borked for weeks because of the Princes Street closure (due to dangerous state of a building after a huge fire), it only has one more stop from here. #Edinburgh #Edimbourg #photography #photographie

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Home to find mail: package from the NHS. Oh smeg, now what??? Turns out to be the bi-annual bowel cancer test kit. "Early testing saves lives!" Yes it does, but given I have been undergoing cancer treatment for months, this is as useful as a condom machine in a convent...

Good visit with dad, but marred again by suddenly becoming so overcome with fatigue I had to go lie down and sleep in my old room for an hour, rather than spendin the time with dad. I know not my fault as the treatment is screwing my biochemistry, but bloody hell this is frustrating.

Fabulous blues from the hydrangeas in the parental mansion garden. . #flowers #fleurs #nature #photography #photographie

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Honeycomb chocolate deluxe at Tim Hortons with dad!! 🇨🇦🍁🍩🥯

Riding the iron horse to see dad. Today's travelling companions: the delightful Wilomina by @metaphrog.bsky.social (coming from @scholasticuk.bsky.social soon), paired with the soundtrack to Cowboy Bebop on the headphones 🎧. #books #livres #ChildrensBooks #LivresJeunesse #comics #BandeDessinee

Happily encouraging mass murder, but it's ok because his god said so. Pure evil; if there are supernatural entities, I don't think it is god you're taking instructions from, I suspect it's The Adversary. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Israeli West Bank settler tells BBC attacks on Palestinians are justified as revengeSettler violence against Palestinians is on the rise in the West Bank, as settlements and outposts expand.www.bbc.co.uk

Cyclist's refuge www.flickr.com/photos/woola... This colonnaded spot in the modern buildings at Bristo Square has become a spot for cycle delivery guys to take a brief break. #Edinburgh #Edimbourg #photography #photographie #StreetPhotography

Cyclist's Refuge 01A couple of quick, candid snaps as I was walking home on a rainy dusk. This is the back of one of the modern additions to Bristo Square at Edinburgh University. I've noticed this little covered coll...www.flickr.com

Two minutes before this I was wearing my sunglasses 😎 against the glare. Scottish summertime weather, where you have your Hawaiian shirt, sunglasses but also the big John Steed style umbrella ☔ just in case. . #Edinburgh #Edimbourg #photography #photographie

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Some bright, yellow blooms to brighten up your day. . #flowers #fleurs #photography #photographie

This evening's viewing: remastered version of the classic adaptation of Neville Shute's Cold War tale, In the Beach that the BFI were kind enough to send for review. . #Film #ClassicFilm

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It's a Film Noir kind of evening (if you don't count the disposable rain ponchos!) www.flickr.com/photos/woola... #Edinburgh #EdimburghByNight #Edimbourg #StreetPhotography #photography #photographie

Napiers On A Dreich Night 03Several minutes to wait for my bus home from my book group evening, so of course I decided to fill the time by taking a few more pics. It was a grey, rainy dusk, with lights reflecting on the wet pave...www.flickr.com

Napiers on a driech night www.flickr.com/photos/woola... #Edinburgh #Edimbourg #photography #photographie #architecture

Napiers On A Dreich Night 01Several minutes to wait for my bus home from my book group evening, so of course I decided to fill the time by taking a few more pics. It was a grey, rainy dusk, with lights reflecting on the wet pave...www.flickr.com

So the bad news: treatment is *not* over. Several more weeks long sessions on the horrible, toxic pills, although thankfully the three hour pumping poison into me chemo sessions are done.

I didn't know "Galactic archaeologist" was an actual job title, but, to use an old Vulcan phrase, it sounds fascinating. www.france24.com/en/europe/20... #science #astronomy

Meet the astronomer using ‘cosmic fossils’ to investigate the Milky Way's violent birthVast cosmic collisions over tens of billions of years have shaped our galaxy into the Milky Way that we see in the night sky today. Galactic archaeologist Amina Helma has dedicated her life to unearth...www.france24.com

Heading into see the oncologist to find out how this gruelling nightmare treatment has gone. Meantime, enjoy some colourful berries, basking in the sunlight. #photography #photographie #nature

My copy of my chum @acmedarryl.bsky.social 's John of the Night arrived from the splendid @averyhill.bsky.social mob. Kickstarter projects are like wee presents 🎁 from your past self. Looking forward to this. #books #livres #BandeDessinee #GraphicNovels #comics

Reform-lead council in Kent happy to destroy the environment www.theguardian.com/environment/... Why am I not surprised they wouldn't give a damn about the natural environment? #Environment

‘It’s irreplaceable’: Fury over Reform plans to expand quarry in ancient Kent woodlandForty hectares of Oaken Wood could be razed after it was identified as potential site of expansion by Reform-run councilwww.theguardian.com

A few thoughts on Sarah Hinkley's Gothic vampire novel of 19th century Paris, The Red Sacrament, published by @titanbooks.bsky.social www.woolamaloo.org.uk/reviews-the-... . #books #livres #horror #horreur