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David R|3 @davidreiss.bsky.social · Jan 25

“History repeats itself. The first time as tragedy, the second time as farce.” (Karl Marx)

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Barbara Loots @bloots.bsky.social · Sep 27

Manhattans and the Bokke... a lethal rugby cocktail combo!

📷 by @uncleloo.bsky.social

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Barbara Loots @bloots.bsky.social · Sep 20

I doubt it's a mistake or a blunder if it's the second time he does it. The outcry when he stepped in front of the queen was not subtle... he knew he did it then...
Disrespecting others seemed completely on brand and intentional when it comes to the Orange Orc.

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Trump's Royal Blunder: President Sparks Outrage by Stepping Ahead of King Charles in Shocking Display of Disrespect -

Throughout that incident, a single person observed: “This is simply a great depiction of who Donald Trump is.

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · Sep 11

What happened to Charlie Kirk is also what happened to 20 children (ages 6 and 7) at the Sandy Hook Elementary School.

I don’t remember the right being this upset back then—do you? 🤨

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Barbara Loots @bloots.bsky.social · Sep 11

Way to go Ireland. 🍀👊

Eurovoix @eurovoix.bsky.social · Sep 11

🇮🇪 #Ireland: RTÉ Confirms Withdrawal from #Eurovision 2026 if Israel Participates eurovoix.com/2025/09/11/i...

🇮🇪 Ireland: RTÉ Confirms Withdrawal from Eurovision 2026 if Israel Participates - Eurovoix

RTÉ, the Irish broadcaster, has confirmed that it will not take part in the Eurovision Song Contest if Israel is allowed to participate.

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Barbara Loots @bloots.bsky.social · Sep 11

Seems on brand for a Thursday...

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Barbara Loots @bloots.bsky.social · Sep 10

People on the right all of a sudden just going at people on the left, automatically assuming their lack of empathy: Projecting much? Charlie wouldn't have wanted empathy, that's woke! Also let's not forget Charlie’s views on what's worth losing to keep all them guns free & out there.

#LandOfTheFree

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Tiffany Muller @thetiffanym.bsky.social · Jul 31

Asshole extraordinaire. Unbothered..

A silver tabby cat with his eyes closed and a a completely blissed out expression

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Barbara Loots @bloots.bsky.social · Jul 26

Sunset in beautiful #CapeTown...

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Writers Guild of America West @wgawest.bsky.social · Jul 18

WGA statement on Paramount’s decision to cancel the Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · Jul 18

Writers’ union urges investigation into Paramount move to cancel Colbert show

Writers Guild of America requests New York attorney general investigate ‘potential wrongdoing’ after shock cancellation The Writers Guild of America has called on New York state officials to launch an investigation into Paramount following its sudden decision to cancel The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. In a strongly worded statement issued on Friday, the Writers Guild of America East and the Writers Guild of America West asked New York state attorney general Letitia James to investigate Paramount over “potential wrongdoing” after the company announced the cancellation of the ‘Late Show’ on Thursday. Continue reading...

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Barbara Loots @bloots.bsky.social · Jul 19

We're doing renovations: both planned & storm forced. I was standing on a foot stool today, putting painters tape around edges. I fell backwards off the foot stool. Thought I only hurt a foot. A few years ago I would have walked it off, no problem. Tonight my foot AND back are killing me. Yay 40+ 🤣

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Cats of Deadwood @catsofdeadwood.bsky.social · Jul 19

Calamity Jane just casually channeling her dad’s hit play, CHAMP. I think she’s got the character down. If CHAMP 2 ever happens, Jane will definitely be getting a call back.

#CatsOfDeadwood
#CatSky #Cats
#LoveCats
#CatsOfBlueSky
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Cats of Deadwood @catsofdeadwood.bsky.social · Jul 10

Wild Bill: “Best place to nap is in Dad’s arms. Always. Even cowboys want to feel safe and embraced.”

#CatsOfDeadwood
#CatSky
#LoveCats
#CatsOfBlueSky
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Barbara Loots @bloots.bsky.social · Jul 11

Paddington In Peru is like marmalade for the soul!

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Barbara Loots @bloots.bsky.social · Jul 9

Andy Allen going out of his way this season of #MasterchefAus to make contestants feel anxious, making them cry - so sad. He's acting like the school bully egged on by the 2 "cheerleaders". Jock would never: He wanted everyone to feel safe. Jock would be so upset to see Andy break contestants down.

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Cats of Deadwood @catsofdeadwood.bsky.social · Jul 1

It’s rather cold in Cape Town, but luckily our servants keep things comfy for us: @bloots.bsky.social knitted is blankets and @uncleloo.bsky.social keeps the fire going.

We’ll keep them around for now, but anything can change if they don’t feed us at exactly 5:30am. 😼

#CatsOfDeadwood
#CatSky

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Barbara Loots @bloots.bsky.social · Jul 2

Also I'm still bloody angry. Around his birthday his oncologist told him the chemo worked & he was clean. A week later he was in the hospital, basically comatose with pain & a surgeon telling us the cancer was worse than ever throughout his stomach. It takes every bit of my being not to hate his Dr.

Barbara Loots @bloots.bsky.social · Jul 2

It's my dad's birthday today... the third one without him and it is absolutely horrible because it is wedged between Father's Day and his death anniversary (which is within a week). I'm a complete emotional mess.

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Barbara Loots @bloots.bsky.social · Jul 2

It's my dad's birthday today... the third one without him and it is absolutely horrible because it is wedged between Father's Day and his death anniversary (which is within a week). I'm a complete emotional mess.

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Barbara Loots @bloots.bsky.social · Jul 2

So #SurvivorAus fired JLP because of a ratings drop? Well I hope they are ready for what's going to hit them because I'm pretty sure they aren't prepared for the real drop. I'm sure others like me watched for his interaction with the players, & won't be watching after his final season. BIG MISTAKE!

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Barbara Loots @bloots.bsky.social · Jun 28

Rugby ✅️
Old Fashioned ✅️
Fire ✅️
Pizza ... delivery pending.

Perfect for a cold winter's Saturday eve in Cape Town with @uncleloo.bsky.social and our two furkids after a horror of a week.

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Barbara Loots @bloots.bsky.social · Jun 23

That's a very sweet deal... all of the cuddles with limited cattitude!

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Barbara Loots @bloots.bsky.social · Jun 23

Every night I go to sleep hoping the world will miraculous just be okay going forward. Every morning I wake up to news on what America and friends broke while I was sleeping.

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Karavan Press @karavanpress.bsky.social · Jun 17

The Local Lit Scene Podcast: Interview with @karinamszczurek.bsky.social of Karavan Press
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Interview with Karina Szczurek from Karavan Press by The Local Lit Scene

I chat to Karina about her love of South Africa, her independent local publishing company, Karaven Press, a behind the scenes look at how books come to be and information on how to be published by her...

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