Dr Kathleen Neal
@kbneal.bsky.social
Medievalist | Cricket tragic | Dog lover | Ex-scientist | Occasional tractor driver | Living on Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung land | Long COVID sucks | She/her
Last week, while throwing together a stir fry, I went to add some cornflour to thicken the sauce and instead dumped in a tablespoon of custard powder. Yeah. I will not be storing those two similar looking yellow boxes beside each other again...
November 25, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Last week, while throwing together a stir fry, I went to add some cornflour to thicken the sauce and instead dumped in a tablespoon of custard powder. Yeah. I will not be storing those two similar looking yellow boxes beside each other again...
Amazing. Reminds me of one time little me got up early to do some baking & surprise my folks with choc chip muffins, only I didn't have a recipe so I just vibed my way through mum's ingredients cupboard until I had something that resembled batter & cooked it. They *looked* like muffins, but...
November 25, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Amazing. Reminds me of one time little me got up early to do some baking & surprise my folks with choc chip muffins, only I didn't have a recipe so I just vibed my way through mum's ingredients cupboard until I had something that resembled batter & cooked it. They *looked* like muffins, but...
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ICYMI: we interviewed 2024 Ceræ essay prize winner, poet an academic Roxanne Bodsworth! She discusses medieval and modern poetry, her book recs, and women in Irish myth. #medievalsky
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Guest Post: An Interview with Roxanne Bodsworth
We are delighted to welcome Dr. Roxanne Bodsworth to our interview series. Dr. Bodsworth holds a PhD from Victoria University, Melbourne, and is an academic and poet. Dr. Bodsworth is the winner of…
ceraejournal.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:18 AM
ICYMI: we interviewed 2024 Ceræ essay prize winner, poet an academic Roxanne Bodsworth! She discusses medieval and modern poetry, her book recs, and women in Irish myth. #medievalsky
ceraejournal.com/2025/11/14/g...
ceraejournal.com/2025/11/14/g...
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The Royal Historical Society has published a very helpful guide to its various membership categories, including the Fellowship. If you're engaged in History study, research or teaching (including in public history, journalism & GLAM) & keen to support the discipline, do have a look. #Skystorians
Joining the Fellowship of the Royal Historical Society: a brief guide if you’re considering an application | Historical Transactions
blog.royalhistsoc.org
November 24, 2025 at 10:07 AM
The Royal Historical Society has published a very helpful guide to its various membership categories, including the Fellowship. If you're engaged in History study, research or teaching (including in public history, journalism & GLAM) & keen to support the discipline, do have a look. #Skystorians
This is so cool. Thanks for explaining!
November 24, 2025 at 10:01 AM
This is so cool. Thanks for explaining!
Even as someone who, by and large, benefits from and enjoys working from home, I absolutely concur.
November 24, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Even as someone who, by and large, benefits from and enjoys working from home, I absolutely concur.
Someone is feeling a bit better after a day on iv fluids. We'll be keeping on giving him love and care as long as he shows he wants it. ♥️💔♥️
November 24, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Someone is feeling a bit better after a day on iv fluids. We'll be keeping on giving him love and care as long as he shows he wants it. ♥️💔♥️
Yikes! Good idea driver!
Be safe!
Be safe!
November 24, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Yikes! Good idea driver!
Be safe!
Be safe!
Nice lady could be onto something there...
November 24, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Nice lady could be onto something there...
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The State Library of Victoria’s ‘major’ proposed cuts include slashing the number of reference librarians and free computers for public access. Some staff are shocked.
Proposed cuts at State Library of Victoria go against its mission – and will hurt the disadvantaged
theconversation.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:40 AM
The State Library of Victoria’s ‘major’ proposed cuts include slashing the number of reference librarians and free computers for public access. Some staff are shocked.
has she *read* that "history"? sheesh.
November 24, 2025 at 4:31 AM
has she *read* that "history"? sheesh.
I am definitely not a scary movie person. I have been known to find episodes of The Bill too suspenseful. 😂
November 24, 2025 at 2:59 AM
I am definitely not a scary movie person. I have been known to find episodes of The Bill too suspenseful. 😂
Friends, sr sosige is not doing well. Jr knows something is up with his buddy and is very clingy, while I am living mainly on mini kit kats. Hugs welcome.
November 24, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Friends, sr sosige is not doing well. Jr knows something is up with his buddy and is very clingy, while I am living mainly on mini kit kats. Hugs welcome.
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Every time I'm struck by how much Dhani Harrison resembles his father. It's uncanny.
November 23, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Every time I'm struck by how much Dhani Harrison resembles his father. It's uncanny.
Remembering the time I, a foreign postgrad student paying around £20k p/a "tuition" plus college fees, rent, etc., was asked to pay back the £50 hardship fund I'd been given to buy a key textbook. Apparently it was considered a 'loan'. Reader, I was buying groceries with pennies found in the gutter.
November 23, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Remembering the time I, a foreign postgrad student paying around £20k p/a "tuition" plus college fees, rent, etc., was asked to pay back the £50 hardship fund I'd been given to buy a key textbook. Apparently it was considered a 'loan'. Reader, I was buying groceries with pennies found in the gutter.
Yes! Somewhere around the age of 18 my brain went 'words! what are they good for!?' and here we are...
November 23, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Yes! Somewhere around the age of 18 my brain went 'words! what are they good for!?' and here we are...
Yes! Anyone looking for other options for books as seasonal gifts for young people could try:
- The Old Kingdom Series (or actually anything by) @garthnix.bsky.social
- The Nevermore series by Jessica Townsend
- The Old Kingdom Series (or actually anything by) @garthnix.bsky.social
- The Nevermore series by Jessica Townsend
November 23, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Yes! Anyone looking for other options for books as seasonal gifts for young people could try:
- The Old Kingdom Series (or actually anything by) @garthnix.bsky.social
- The Nevermore series by Jessica Townsend
- The Old Kingdom Series (or actually anything by) @garthnix.bsky.social
- The Nevermore series by Jessica Townsend
How much did they pay for this awkward looking promo photo shoot? That could have saved them too...
November 23, 2025 at 12:37 AM
How much did they pay for this awkward looking promo photo shoot? That could have saved them too...
Note to self: Be more carrot lady
An old lady steps from the queue. “it’s a carrot,” she says. Glares defiantly at the assistant. The assistant wilts. Enters the radish as a carrot. The elderly Polish gentleman leaves triumphant. Life resumes.
November 22, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Note to self: Be more carrot lady
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the multi-year lack of a truly functional manuscripts catalog at the BL is finally over!!!!
Latest update from @britishlibrary.bsky.social says they are launching a new version of their main catalogue on Monday 8 December and around that time also launch an interim version of their Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue. Hooray!
www.bl.uk/stories/news...
www.bl.uk/stories/news...
Restoring our services – November 2025 update
In the coming weeks and months we will be restoring a number of key functions.
www.bl.uk
November 22, 2025 at 2:32 PM
the multi-year lack of a truly functional manuscripts catalog at the BL is finally over!!!!