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David Veevers @davidveevers.bsky.social · Jul 1

So: the new book's going well.

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David Veevers @davidveevers.bsky.social · 6h

What can I say: I’m a big Supernatural fan.

David Veevers @davidveevers.bsky.social · 7h

Actually, no. And I'm offended at the insinuation, sir.

David Veevers @davidveevers.bsky.social · 7h

Erm...I kinda stan Dean. I'm sorry!

David Veevers @davidveevers.bsky.social · 10h

Oh she's automatically rejected Riley, and she loves Spike. So it's a win so far.

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David Veevers @davidveevers.bsky.social · 11h

You think you’re raising your kids right and then your eldest turns around and declares that Huntzburger is the best of Rory’s boyfriends on Gilmore Girls. Like wtf how did I raise her so badly.

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eileen chengyin chow @chowleen.bsky.social · 1d

I, however,
Have such meagre power,

Clutching at a
Moment,

While you control
An hour.

But your hour is
A stone.

My moment is
A flower.

-Langston Hughes, "Poet to Bigot"
#everynightapoem As ever.

I have done so little
For you.
And you have do little
For me.
That we have good reason
Never to agree.

I, however,
Have such meagre power,
Clutching at a
Moment,
While you control
An hour.
But your hour is
A stone.
My moment is
A flower.
-Langston Hughes, "Poet to Bigot"

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Archifau Prifysgol Bangor University Archives @archpbu.bsky.social · 16h

LANSIAD LLYFR | BOOK LAUNCH

Dr Shaun Evans
Mewn sgwrs gyda | In conversation with Dr Lowri Ann Rees

COMING OF AGE CELEBRATIONS ON WELSH LANDED ESTATES: GENTRY, CULTURE & SOCIETY c.1770-1920

5.30pm, 23/10/2015
Lecture Room 2 Prifysgol Bangor | Bangor University

Croeso i bawb | All welcome!

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David Veevers @davidveevers.bsky.social · 20h

He was pretty clear it had to involve him using a gun against innocent people.

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David Veevers @davidveevers.bsky.social · 20h

Done my friend

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NBZ PS @f-rima25.ooguy.com · 1d

My baby RIMA 💔
💔 She was born in a tent, under bombs.
Never saw a cradle, never touched a home.
Now she starves, while the world scrolls on
🥀 Her tiny legs bend from hunger.
No milk. No bread. No peace.
Just fear, fire, and silence.
🔗 D0nate: bit.ly/3Va8TsN
🔗 Pay.Pal: bit.ly/4oPYj88

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David Veevers @davidveevers.bsky.social · 20h

There'll be lots of lauding and back patting as Trump and Israel celebrate the latest 'peace deal'. But remember the words of the giant Refaat Alareer before he was murdered by Israel:

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David Veevers @davidveevers.bsky.social · 20h

lol

David Veevers @davidveevers.bsky.social · 21h

a man wearing a schitts creek shirt smiles

ALT: a man wearing a schitts creek shirt smiles

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David Veevers @davidveevers.bsky.social · 21h

Me speaking to Henry about what he might want to be when he grows up: I see you as someone helping defend those that need help, like a human rights lawyer
Henry, thinking about this: I think I want to be a robber
Me: a what?
Henry: yeah like a robber so I have plenty of cash
Me:
Him:
Me: WHAT

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David Veevers @davidveevers.bsky.social · 22h

One of the things I’ve done since turning 40 is telling those people that they’re rude and need to hang up, like now.

Not been punched yet, and I find most people are embarrassed about being called out publically.

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David Veevers @davidveevers.bsky.social · 1d

Outrageous

David Veevers @davidveevers.bsky.social · 1d

This is all really helpful - thanks Katherine!

David Veevers @davidveevers.bsky.social · 1d

the man is wearing a suit and tie and clapping his hands .

ALT: the man is wearing a suit and tie and clapping his hands .

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David Veevers @davidveevers.bsky.social · 1d

Next up on my quest to read beautifully written fiction to help with the writing of my own next book: Larry McMurtry’s Lonesome Dove. I’ve never actually read it, but it’s in so many peoples’ top ten, I’m excited to jump in. It’s a real door stopper too, my fave kind.

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David Veevers @davidveevers.bsky.social · 1d

Maybe it’s time we were angry, John!

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David Veevers @davidveevers.bsky.social · 1d

Can I second this question? Feeling almost angry and resentful at being kept away from writing at the moment. Might start doing that weird academic thing of writing before dawn / after dark.

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David Veevers @davidveevers.bsky.social · 1d

Not gonna lie, I didn’t see Thatcherites rising from their death beds to save us coming, but here we are.

David Veevers @davidveevers.bsky.social · 1d

I find this kind of judgement rarely has weight loss as its concern, and more about demanding people only adopt a certain conformist lifestyle. These drugs are life changing, I can attest to that myself. Who cares how or why people lose weight.

David Veevers @davidveevers.bsky.social · 1d

Yes, and in the context of Oxbridge more about prestige than the Humanities themselves.

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