Chris Butcher
@chrispython14.bsky.social
Positively psycho archaeologist, palaeoanthroplogist, (mostly comedy- and crime-fiction) writer, Agatha Christie & Monty Python-fan (especially John Cleese), football supporter (mainly England, MUFC, Atleti + Premier League & La Liga), animal enthusiast.
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Chris Butcher
@chrispython14.bsky.social
· Nov 11
1, The Humour, Mindfulness, Resilience, Creativity Model; 2: The Bully Fighting: A Funny Business? (How) Can a Good Sense of Humour Be Used Against Bullying?
Bullying is a serious problem in our world. From schools through university, military, to workplaces, it is everywhere. Sadly, also at home in many cases. Bullying leaves a long shadow, many years aft...
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It is #AntiBullyingWeek . My model against bullying tries to build up an internal protection to stop bullying:
- If you feel good in your skin, no bullies can harm you.
- If you feel good in your skin, you won't go around bullying others. #Bullying
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- If you feel good in your skin, no bullies can harm you.
- If you feel good in your skin, you won't go around bullying others. #Bullying
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The Night Before Christmas, by John Cleese
YouTube video by deanwhitbread
m.youtube.com
December 25, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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A photo a week of Spring in our woodland until everything wakes up again #8
December 23, 2025 at 10:31 AM
A photo a week of Spring in our woodland until everything wakes up again #8
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It’s a surreal moment when you actually see Giant Sequoia in the wild for the first time
Your mind is conditioned to nature on TV with music as a background. So when you finally see them close up, you kind of expect a fanfare of trumpets, but the silence is deafening
Your mind is conditioned to nature on TV with music as a background. So when you finally see them close up, you kind of expect a fanfare of trumpets, but the silence is deafening
December 23, 2025 at 8:58 PM
It’s a surreal moment when you actually see Giant Sequoia in the wild for the first time
Your mind is conditioned to nature on TV with music as a background. So when you finally see them close up, you kind of expect a fanfare of trumpets, but the silence is deafening
Your mind is conditioned to nature on TV with music as a background. So when you finally see them close up, you kind of expect a fanfare of trumpets, but the silence is deafening
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Spain’s has imposed a penalty of more than 64 million euros on Airbnb, accusing the platform of publishing thousands of adverts for prohibited tourist rentals at a moment when the country is grappling with a worsening housing shortage
Airbnb faces €64m fine in Spain for thousands of rental ads lacking rental licence - Spain in English
Spain’s left-leaning coalition government announced on Monday that it has imposed a penalty of more than 64 million euros on Airbnb, accusing
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December 22, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Spain’s has imposed a penalty of more than 64 million euros on Airbnb, accusing the platform of publishing thousands of adverts for prohibited tourist rentals at a moment when the country is grappling with a worsening housing shortage
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Bullying is a barrier to learning, can seriously affect victim's mental health and can change the way they feel about themselves well into their adulthood.
Find out more about it's impact here 👉 anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/tools-inform...
Find out more about it's impact here 👉 anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/tools-inform...
December 19, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Bullying is a barrier to learning, can seriously affect victim's mental health and can change the way they feel about themselves well into their adulthood.
Find out more about it's impact here 👉 anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/tools-inform...
Find out more about it's impact here 👉 anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/tools-inform...
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It’s that magical time of year when we prepare for Christmas! 🎄
As you wrap your gifts, remember this: YOU are a gift to the world too. 🎁 Spread kindness, joy, and love this season!
Video credit: maverickmother (TikTok)
As you wrap your gifts, remember this: YOU are a gift to the world too. 🎁 Spread kindness, joy, and love this season!
Video credit: maverickmother (TikTok)
December 21, 2025 at 9:25 AM
It’s that magical time of year when we prepare for Christmas! 🎄
As you wrap your gifts, remember this: YOU are a gift to the world too. 🎁 Spread kindness, joy, and love this season!
Video credit: maverickmother (TikTok)
As you wrap your gifts, remember this: YOU are a gift to the world too. 🎁 Spread kindness, joy, and love this season!
Video credit: maverickmother (TikTok)
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A huge thank you to @the_socialjes for sharing her expertise on online safety.
If you’re looking for support or guidance around online bullying, we have helpful resources available on our website:
anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/tools-inform...
🎥 Video credit: @iamalisonperry
If you’re looking for support or guidance around online bullying, we have helpful resources available on our website:
anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/tools-inform...
🎥 Video credit: @iamalisonperry
December 22, 2025 at 9:09 AM
A huge thank you to @the_socialjes for sharing her expertise on online safety.
If you’re looking for support or guidance around online bullying, we have helpful resources available on our website:
anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/tools-inform...
🎥 Video credit: @iamalisonperry
If you’re looking for support or guidance around online bullying, we have helpful resources available on our website:
anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/tools-inform...
🎥 Video credit: @iamalisonperry
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🎥 We’re proud to have launched this video in 2025, created to shine a light on the impact of bullying – and how, together, we can stand up for children facing it.
💛 Donate today to unite against bullying: bit.ly/45pH71W
🙏 Huge thanks to Animwood Studio
💛 Donate today to unite against bullying: bit.ly/45pH71W
🙏 Huge thanks to Animwood Studio
December 22, 2025 at 9:33 AM
🎥 We’re proud to have launched this video in 2025, created to shine a light on the impact of bullying – and how, together, we can stand up for children facing it.
💛 Donate today to unite against bullying: bit.ly/45pH71W
🙏 Huge thanks to Animwood Studio
💛 Donate today to unite against bullying: bit.ly/45pH71W
🙏 Huge thanks to Animwood Studio
Reposted by Chris Butcher
📢 ABA Anti-Bullying CPD Training - Upcoming Sessions 📢
Develop a deeper understanding of bullying, who is most at risk, and how to confidently prevent and respond to bullying in your setting.
👉 Book your place: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aba-anti-b...
Develop a deeper understanding of bullying, who is most at risk, and how to confidently prevent and respond to bullying in your setting.
👉 Book your place: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aba-anti-b...
December 18, 2025 at 9:47 AM
📢 ABA Anti-Bullying CPD Training - Upcoming Sessions 📢
Develop a deeper understanding of bullying, who is most at risk, and how to confidently prevent and respond to bullying in your setting.
👉 Book your place: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aba-anti-b...
Develop a deeper understanding of bullying, who is most at risk, and how to confidently prevent and respond to bullying in your setting.
👉 Book your place: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aba-anti-b...
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Ladies & Gentlemen, we present to you the largest single trunk live oak in the whole universe 😮
The tree lives in Iron City, Georgia which of course didn’t exist when the tree germinated, & nor did the US
The tree lives in Iron City, Georgia which of course didn’t exist when the tree germinated, & nor did the US
December 18, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Ladies & Gentlemen, we present to you the largest single trunk live oak in the whole universe 😮
The tree lives in Iron City, Georgia which of course didn’t exist when the tree germinated, & nor did the US
The tree lives in Iron City, Georgia which of course didn’t exist when the tree germinated, & nor did the US
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We are stronger together and that’s why the likes of Trump, Putin and Farage want to see us divided.
December 18, 2025 at 10:46 AM
We are stronger together and that’s why the likes of Trump, Putin and Farage want to see us divided.
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The UK is set to rejoin the EU's Erasmus scheme a move supported by 65% of Britons
Net support by party
Lib Dem +81
Lab +77
Con +36
Reform +7
Net support by party
Lib Dem +81
Lab +77
Con +36
Reform +7
December 18, 2025 at 10:59 AM
The UK is set to rejoin the EU's Erasmus scheme a move supported by 65% of Britons
Net support by party
Lib Dem +81
Lab +77
Con +36
Reform +7
Net support by party
Lib Dem +81
Lab +77
Con +36
Reform +7
Reposted by Chris Butcher
#ImaginaryMuseum
Giotto di Bondone, Florentine painter, c 1266-1337
The Seven Virtues: Justice, 1306
Fresco, 47.2 x 23.6 in
Arena Chapel, Padua
Giotto di Bondone, Florentine painter, c 1266-1337
The Seven Virtues: Justice, 1306
Fresco, 47.2 x 23.6 in
Arena Chapel, Padua
December 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM
#ImaginaryMuseum
Giotto di Bondone, Florentine painter, c 1266-1337
The Seven Virtues: Justice, 1306
Fresco, 47.2 x 23.6 in
Arena Chapel, Padua
Giotto di Bondone, Florentine painter, c 1266-1337
The Seven Virtues: Justice, 1306
Fresco, 47.2 x 23.6 in
Arena Chapel, Padua
Reposted by Chris Butcher
#ImaginaryMuseum
Giotto di Bondone, Florentine painter, c 1266-1337
The Seven Virtues: Prudence, 1306
Fresco, 47.2 x 23.6 in
Arena Chapel, Padua
Giotto di Bondone, Florentine painter, c 1266-1337
The Seven Virtues: Prudence, 1306
Fresco, 47.2 x 23.6 in
Arena Chapel, Padua
December 18, 2025 at 11:01 AM
#ImaginaryMuseum
Giotto di Bondone, Florentine painter, c 1266-1337
The Seven Virtues: Prudence, 1306
Fresco, 47.2 x 23.6 in
Arena Chapel, Padua
Giotto di Bondone, Florentine painter, c 1266-1337
The Seven Virtues: Prudence, 1306
Fresco, 47.2 x 23.6 in
Arena Chapel, Padua
Reposted by Chris Butcher
#ImaginaryMuseum
Giotto di Bondone, Florentine painter, c 1266-1337
The Seven Virtues: Charity, 1306
Fresco, 47.2 x 21.7 in
Arena Chapel, Padua
Giotto di Bondone, Florentine painter, c 1266-1337
The Seven Virtues: Charity, 1306
Fresco, 47.2 x 21.7 in
Arena Chapel, Padua
December 18, 2025 at 11:02 AM
#ImaginaryMuseum
Giotto di Bondone, Florentine painter, c 1266-1337
The Seven Virtues: Charity, 1306
Fresco, 47.2 x 21.7 in
Arena Chapel, Padua
Giotto di Bondone, Florentine painter, c 1266-1337
The Seven Virtues: Charity, 1306
Fresco, 47.2 x 21.7 in
Arena Chapel, Padua
Reposted by Chris Butcher
#ImaginaryMuseum
Giotto di Bondone, Florentine painter, c 1266-1337
The Seven Virtues: Fortitude, 1306
Fresco, 47.2 x 21.7 in
Arena Chapel, Padua
Giotto di Bondone, Florentine painter, c 1266-1337
The Seven Virtues: Fortitude, 1306
Fresco, 47.2 x 21.7 in
Arena Chapel, Padua
December 18, 2025 at 11:02 AM
#ImaginaryMuseum
Giotto di Bondone, Florentine painter, c 1266-1337
The Seven Virtues: Fortitude, 1306
Fresco, 47.2 x 21.7 in
Arena Chapel, Padua
Giotto di Bondone, Florentine painter, c 1266-1337
The Seven Virtues: Fortitude, 1306
Fresco, 47.2 x 21.7 in
Arena Chapel, Padua
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“If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be.” Maya Angelou
Our differences are not flaws to smooth away. They are where our confidence grows.
They make you, you.
Be different, be you, be amazing.
🧡
#kindness #positivity
Art by happiness enchanters
Our differences are not flaws to smooth away. They are where our confidence grows.
They make you, you.
Be different, be you, be amazing.
🧡
#kindness #positivity
Art by happiness enchanters
December 16, 2025 at 8:29 AM
“If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be.” Maya Angelou
Our differences are not flaws to smooth away. They are where our confidence grows.
They make you, you.
Be different, be you, be amazing.
🧡
#kindness #positivity
Art by happiness enchanters
Our differences are not flaws to smooth away. They are where our confidence grows.
They make you, you.
Be different, be you, be amazing.
🧡
#kindness #positivity
Art by happiness enchanters
Reposted by Chris Butcher
capivaras' rock band
December 14, 2025 at 8:38 PM
capivaras' rock band
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If you think someone is being bullied, here are 4 tips:
1️⃣ Talk to them.
2️⃣ Let them know you care.
3️⃣ Ask what you can do to help.
4️⃣ Get help from a trusted adult.
Together, we can make a difference! 💙 #StandUpAgainstBullying #SupportEachOther
1️⃣ Talk to them.
2️⃣ Let them know you care.
3️⃣ Ask what you can do to help.
4️⃣ Get help from a trusted adult.
Together, we can make a difference! 💙 #StandUpAgainstBullying #SupportEachOther
December 12, 2025 at 9:37 AM
If you think someone is being bullied, here are 4 tips:
1️⃣ Talk to them.
2️⃣ Let them know you care.
3️⃣ Ask what you can do to help.
4️⃣ Get help from a trusted adult.
Together, we can make a difference! 💙 #StandUpAgainstBullying #SupportEachOther
1️⃣ Talk to them.
2️⃣ Let them know you care.
3️⃣ Ask what you can do to help.
4️⃣ Get help from a trusted adult.
Together, we can make a difference! 💙 #StandUpAgainstBullying #SupportEachOther
Reposted by Chris Butcher
December is here, and it's time for some cozy winter self-care! ❄️✨ Take a moment for yourself this season with these tips. #SelfCareSundays #WinterWellness
December 14, 2025 at 9:59 AM
December is here, and it's time for some cozy winter self-care! ❄️✨ Take a moment for yourself this season with these tips. #SelfCareSundays #WinterWellness
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Tarot Simple
Get your own reading today.
The Seven of Pentacles invites introspection on your achievements, the Nine of Swords challenges you to confront anxiety, and the Death card empowers you to embrace transformation.
Get your own reading today.
The Seven of Pentacles invites introspection on your achievements, the Nine of Swords challenges you to confront anxiety, and the Death card empowers you to embrace transformation.
December 14, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Tarot Simple
Get your own reading today.
The Seven of Pentacles invites introspection on your achievements, the Nine of Swords challenges you to confront anxiety, and the Death card empowers you to embrace transformation.
Get your own reading today.
The Seven of Pentacles invites introspection on your achievements, the Nine of Swords challenges you to confront anxiety, and the Death card empowers you to embrace transformation.
Protection against bullying starts inside. Do you want to know more about the techniques? If you are armed with those abilities, you can cope with everything. Also, if you are armed with those abilities, you won't go around and abuse and bully others. Here's how:
www.lulu.com/shop/chris-b...
www.lulu.com/shop/chris-b...
1, The Humour, Mindfulness, Resilience, Creativity Model; 2: The Bully Fighting: A Funny Business? (How) Can a Good Sense of Humour Be Used Against Bullying?
Bullying is a serious problem in our world. From schools through university, military, to workplaces, it is everywhere. Sadly, also at home in many cases. Bullying leaves a long shadow, many years aft...
www.lulu.com
December 12, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Protection against bullying starts inside. Do you want to know more about the techniques? If you are armed with those abilities, you can cope with everything. Also, if you are armed with those abilities, you won't go around and abuse and bully others. Here's how:
www.lulu.com/shop/chris-b...
www.lulu.com/shop/chris-b...
Reposted by Chris Butcher
Blenheim Palace Oak
Oak trees are unisex, having both male & female flowers.
They are wind-pollinated, and apart from very rare examples, need another oak to serve as a pollen donor
Oak trees are unisex, having both male & female flowers.
They are wind-pollinated, and apart from very rare examples, need another oak to serve as a pollen donor
December 11, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Blenheim Palace Oak
Oak trees are unisex, having both male & female flowers.
They are wind-pollinated, and apart from very rare examples, need another oak to serve as a pollen donor
Oak trees are unisex, having both male & female flowers.
They are wind-pollinated, and apart from very rare examples, need another oak to serve as a pollen donor
Reposted by Chris Butcher
A little reminder: kindness looks great on you! 💙
This #ChristmasJumperDay, let’s wear kindness like a cozy jumper and keep our hearts warm. 🧥🎄✨
This #ChristmasJumperDay, let’s wear kindness like a cozy jumper and keep our hearts warm. 🧥🎄✨
December 11, 2025 at 8:45 AM
A little reminder: kindness looks great on you! 💙
This #ChristmasJumperDay, let’s wear kindness like a cozy jumper and keep our hearts warm. 🧥🎄✨
This #ChristmasJumperDay, let’s wear kindness like a cozy jumper and keep our hearts warm. 🧥🎄✨
Reposted by Chris Butcher
The Groke is a ghost like character in Tove Jansson's Moomin stories. She embodies the idea of the darkness, the cold. Tove loved all things scary & unknown #WomensArt #Winter ❄️
December 11, 2025 at 8:53 AM
The Groke is a ghost like character in Tove Jansson's Moomin stories. She embodies the idea of the darkness, the cold. Tove loved all things scary & unknown #WomensArt #Winter ❄️