Dr D
@bexxi.bsky.social
Day job: senior English language lecturer at #UniFreiburg
Here as: photographer - genealogist - wordplay enthusiast - #MentalHealth advocate - bilingual German / English - Welsh abroad. 🏴 🇪🇺
She/her. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ ally.
Here as: photographer - genealogist - wordplay enthusiast - #MentalHealth advocate - bilingual German / English - Welsh abroad. 🏴 🇪🇺
She/her. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ ally.
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Dr D
@bexxi.bsky.social
· Dec 1
Happy to play too!
Ok, I’m in. Will do answers as a thread, so please do mute it or the tag #gtkmb if you’re not interested. 😊
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So, my dear German followers...some News "in eigener Sache"!
Und bitte nicht schreien, 😚....ich bleibe in London !
Und bitte nicht schreien, 😚....ich bleibe in London !
Annette Dittert war für die ARD als Korrespondentin in verschiedenen Ländern, über viele Jahre geprägt hat sie aber vor allem die Berichterstattung aus Großbritannien. Nun verabschiedet sie sich von der ARD, aber nicht aus London
London-Korrespondentin Annette Dittert sagt der ARD Goodbye
Annette Dittert war für die ARD als Korrespondentin in verschiedenen Ländern, über viele Jahre geprägt hat sie aber vor allem die Berichterstattung aus Großbritannien. Nun verabschiedet sie sich von der ARD, aber nicht aus London
dlvr.it
November 27, 2025 at 3:37 PM
So, my dear German followers...some News "in eigener Sache"!
Und bitte nicht schreien, 😚....ich bleibe in London !
Und bitte nicht schreien, 😚....ich bleibe in London !
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As a bass player, I’d just like to clarify that many of us are competent in basic maths.
November 27, 2025 at 12:11 PM
As a bass player, I’d just like to clarify that many of us are competent in basic maths.
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One of the most beautiful bits of english eccentricity and glorious design is coming back to Sotheby’s and should be bought by a musuem (or me) for THE NATION. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Jewelled golden hare that sparked national treasure hunt set for auction
Artist and author Kit Williams hid a golden hare with clues to its precise location given in his 1979 book
www.independent.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 9:18 AM
One of the most beautiful bits of english eccentricity and glorious design is coming back to Sotheby’s and should be bought by a musuem (or me) for THE NATION. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
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this is amazing news - the HPV vaccine promises to eliminate cervical cancer in countries where uptake is high.
November 26, 2025 at 6:57 PM
this is amazing news - the HPV vaccine promises to eliminate cervical cancer in countries where uptake is high.
I shouldn’t, but … LOL!
Nigel Farage says school racism accusers have ‘different political views’
www.channel4.com/news/nigel-f...
www.channel4.com/news/nigel-f...
Nigel Farage says school racism accusers have ‘different political views’
Reform's leaders gave their response to the budget at a press conference, but several of the questions asked of their leader Nigel Farage focussed on allegations of racism and antisemitism as a school...
www.channel4.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:09 PM
I shouldn’t, but … LOL!
Yes, I can google this, but I’d like to ask my well-read and discerning peeps here first:
Can you recommend any poems or prose fiction that deal with a youngish or middle-aged person grappling with becoming the/a head of their family when the older generation dies or becomes incapacitated?
Can you recommend any poems or prose fiction that deal with a youngish or middle-aged person grappling with becoming the/a head of their family when the older generation dies or becomes incapacitated?
November 26, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Yes, I can google this, but I’d like to ask my well-read and discerning peeps here first:
Can you recommend any poems or prose fiction that deal with a youngish or middle-aged person grappling with becoming the/a head of their family when the older generation dies or becomes incapacitated?
Can you recommend any poems or prose fiction that deal with a youngish or middle-aged person grappling with becoming the/a head of their family when the older generation dies or becomes incapacitated?
I said "no" to something yesterday, and again today! (Two different things, I should maybe clarify.) #gettingthere #smallvictories
November 26, 2025 at 12:56 PM
I said "no" to something yesterday, and again today! (Two different things, I should maybe clarify.) #gettingthere #smallvictories
Life has been very … lifey lately. But I’m showered, with squeaky clean hair, and there’s the prospect of minestrone and then fresh PJs before bed. #SimplePleasures #gratitude
November 25, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Life has been very … lifey lately. But I’m showered, with squeaky clean hair, and there’s the prospect of minestrone and then fresh PJs before bed. #SimplePleasures #gratitude
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I’m a past winner of the Orwell Prize & won partly because I exposed Vote Leave’s unlawful activities.
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove Made Orwell Prize Judge Despite Record of Attacking Journalists and Dodging Scrutiny
Critics say "Orwell would have enjoyed the irony" of the former Conservative minister's appointment
bylinetimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:53 PM
I’m a past winner of the Orwell Prize & won partly because I exposed Vote Leave’s unlawful activities.
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
I'm also mesmerised by how steady that person's hand is!
November 25, 2025 at 4:20 PM
I'm also mesmerised by how steady that person's hand is!
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A couple of these are a bit too close for comfort. Men - laugh in the presence of your perimenopausal partner at your peril.
"You’ve been obsessively trying to prepare for it, but who knows what will actually happen."
Thanksgiving or Perimenopause?
1. There’s a turkey neck situation. 2. Is it four thousand degrees in the kitchen, or is it just you? 3. You love your family, but you also wish th...
buff.ly
November 25, 2025 at 2:35 PM
A couple of these are a bit too close for comfort. Men - laugh in the presence of your perimenopausal partner at your peril.
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The BBC’s own “impartiality briefing” for freelancers included not doing anything to annoy the DM. So - not impartial! Also not great for freedom of speech.
November 25, 2025 at 10:25 AM
The BBC’s own “impartiality briefing” for freelancers included not doing anything to annoy the DM. So - not impartial! Also not great for freedom of speech.
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For the Brits in Germany - am testing Wick DayMed, which looks a lot like Lemsip. Similar to the standard Cold & Flu version, but Wick also has Guaifenisin.
November 25, 2025 at 2:05 PM
For the Brits in Germany - am testing Wick DayMed, which looks a lot like Lemsip. Similar to the standard Cold & Flu version, but Wick also has Guaifenisin.
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Bildergalerie: Das sind die schönsten Weihnachtsmarktpoller Deutschlands www.der-postillon.com/2025/11/poll...
Bildergalerie: Das sind die schönsten Weihnachtsmarktpoller Deutschlands
Sie gehören zum Weihnachtsmarkt wie Glühwein, Crêpes und Bratwürste: Schutzpoller, die verhindern sollen, dass Irre mit einem Auto oder Lkw in die wei
www.der-postillon.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Bildergalerie: Das sind die schönsten Weihnachtsmarktpoller Deutschlands www.der-postillon.com/2025/11/poll...
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
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narrator: 50 years ago...
me: [nods] in 1945
narrator: in 1975...
me: what
me: [nods] in 1945
narrator: in 1975...
me: what
November 25, 2025 at 2:11 AM
narrator: 50 years ago...
me: [nods] in 1945
narrator: in 1975...
me: what
me: [nods] in 1945
narrator: in 1975...
me: what
Behold! My blanched kale is (almost) ready for the freezer.
November 23, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Behold! My blanched kale is (almost) ready for the freezer.
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😌 Hey @bexxi.bsky.social! You seem to be in a decent mood in your posts. Your sentiment score is 0.11 (slightly positive). Those positive posts are a good look on you. Keep that energy going!
November 22, 2025 at 7:05 AM
😌 Hey @bexxi.bsky.social! You seem to be in a decent mood in your posts. Your sentiment score is 0.11 (slightly positive). Those positive posts are a good look on you. Keep that energy going!
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In new ‘why, just why’ English being used in Germany, I give you:
Before Christmas Street.
Before Christmas Street.
November 21, 2025 at 8:48 PM
In new ‘why, just why’ English being used in Germany, I give you:
Before Christmas Street.
Before Christmas Street.
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Anyone see a problem here? Speaking as a teacher with a master’s degree, I’m insulted.
November 21, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Anyone see a problem here? Speaking as a teacher with a master’s degree, I’m insulted.
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oh, that's... that's not... you can't call it that
November 21, 2025 at 7:48 PM
oh, that's... that's not... you can't call it that
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...honestly...what?
( that slaps ngl)
( that slaps ngl)
He said "Amen" straight into the drop
Lmao Pope Leo threw a rave for an archbishop's 75th birthday this is kind of incredible
Lmao Pope Leo threw a rave for an archbishop's 75th birthday this is kind of incredible
November 21, 2025 at 9:56 PM
...honestly...what?
( that slaps ngl)
( that slaps ngl)
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It's the most wonderful time of the year: Scotland's gritter tracker is back! 🏴❄️🧊
www.traffic.gov.scot/gritter-trac...
www.traffic.gov.scot/gritter-trac...
November 21, 2025 at 11:31 AM
It's the most wonderful time of the year: Scotland's gritter tracker is back! 🏴❄️🧊
www.traffic.gov.scot/gritter-trac...
www.traffic.gov.scot/gritter-trac...
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Two veteran US Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists watched the BBC Panorama that led to the decapitation of its two leading executives. Their verdicts may surprise you …. www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...
Was the BBC’s Trump edit actually OK?
Two Pulitzer Prize-winning American editors offer their opinion on the offending Panorama episode
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Two veteran US Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists watched the BBC Panorama that led to the decapitation of its two leading executives. Their verdicts may surprise you …. www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...