OmandOriginal
@omandoriginal.bsky.social
Audiobook proofer for Games Workshop Black Library.
Erstwhile artist at https://www.omandoriginal.com/
The cake is a lie.
Erstwhile artist at https://www.omandoriginal.com/
The cake is a lie.
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This is the best bit of advice I’ve seen on the internet 😂
November 23, 2023 at 1:04 PM
This is the best bit of advice I’ve seen on the internet 😂
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if you steal a cell phone or wallet in paris they kick you out of the french thieve's guild for insufficient whimsy
Thieves have stolen €90,000 worth of fine French snails destined for some of the country’s most prestigious restaurants
Thieves take €90,000 of snails meant for Michelin-starred restaurants
French police are on the trail of ‘experienced’ criminals who stole a whole year’s worth of produce from Jean-Mathieu Dauvergne’s L’Escargot des Grands Crus
www.thetimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 9:45 PM
if you steal a cell phone or wallet in paris they kick you out of the french thieve's guild for insufficient whimsy
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happy thanksgiving!
November 27, 2025 at 9:53 PM
happy thanksgiving!
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My latest Remembrance Reads video is up mainly discussing Blindfold and Alone by Cathryn Corn & John Hughes-Wilson. With a slight George Pabst diversion at the end. youtu.be/GkWRC26B4cU
Remembrance Reads - Day Twenty One Reading - Blindfold & Alone
YouTube video by Lokster Reads
youtu.be
November 27, 2025 at 9:50 PM
My latest Remembrance Reads video is up mainly discussing Blindfold and Alone by Cathryn Corn & John Hughes-Wilson. With a slight George Pabst diversion at the end. youtu.be/GkWRC26B4cU
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Ideas for a green Christmas:
❄️ Choose plastic-free decorations
❄️ Buy local, seasonal food
❄️ Buy gifts in charity shops or on charity websites
❄️ Choose sustainable ways to wrap
More ideas:
littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/Gre...
❄️ Choose plastic-free decorations
❄️ Buy local, seasonal food
❄️ Buy gifts in charity shops or on charity websites
❄️ Choose sustainable ways to wrap
More ideas:
littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/Gre...
November 27, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Ideas for a green Christmas:
❄️ Choose plastic-free decorations
❄️ Buy local, seasonal food
❄️ Buy gifts in charity shops or on charity websites
❄️ Choose sustainable ways to wrap
More ideas:
littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/Gre...
❄️ Choose plastic-free decorations
❄️ Buy local, seasonal food
❄️ Buy gifts in charity shops or on charity websites
❄️ Choose sustainable ways to wrap
More ideas:
littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/Gre...
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Sometimes as an artist you wake up with an itch that needs to be scratched So I was up early painting night skies gilded with real silver for a star gazing mouse. Last minute final addition to the Yule collection on Saturday.
A reminder to dream and of hope inspired by my book The Wish Gatherers
A reminder to dream and of hope inspired by my book The Wish Gatherers
November 27, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Sometimes as an artist you wake up with an itch that needs to be scratched So I was up early painting night skies gilded with real silver for a star gazing mouse. Last minute final addition to the Yule collection on Saturday.
A reminder to dream and of hope inspired by my book The Wish Gatherers
A reminder to dream and of hope inspired by my book The Wish Gatherers
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As part of our Black Friday deal, you can listen to Radio Lento for free. That's all 286 episodes or 8 full days of sound. All from real quiet locations across the country. Free to your earlobes. Always. (Though a coffee would be nice if you can spare it > ko-fi.com/radiolento)
November 26, 2025 at 10:42 AM
As part of our Black Friday deal, you can listen to Radio Lento for free. That's all 286 episodes or 8 full days of sound. All from real quiet locations across the country. Free to your earlobes. Always. (Though a coffee would be nice if you can spare it > ko-fi.com/radiolento)
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![Comic: Typical Geologic core sample. [Cylindrical core sample with labels for difference sections from top to bottom] Topsoil, till, granite bedrock, bottomsoil, roof of subway car, floor of subway car, more granite, municipal water main [gouge in core sample], slightly different granite, piece of screaming spelunker’s forearm, cool crystals with no resale value, mangled fragments of drillbit from previous attempt, some boring intrusive rock that’s basically granite but has a name like “diorite” or “Andalite” that you always have to look up, netherrack, Balrog wing. [break between next chunk of core sample] Granite, topsoil, cement, floorboards, carpet, possessions of a confused and angry homeowner in the other hemisphere.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreicffnydtpbb2x24cfbblv2qtcwbr37zyw44vtqx47ocj2a26b2j2u@jpeg)
November 25, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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Imagine if you’re a coeliac searching for gluten free recipes. AI generated stuff might include ingredients you shouldn’t be eating. It isn’t checked properly. Coeliacs should be hyper aware about ingredients because this slop might cause debilitating illness. It’s irresponsible.
NEW: AI “recipe slop” is overrunning search and social. Food creators say Google’s AI Overviews and glossy fake food pics are drowning out real, tested recipes — collapsing traffic and setting home cooks up for disaster, especially this Thanksgiving.
Gift link: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Gift link: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
AI Slop Recipes Are Taking Over the Internet -- And Thanksgiving Dinner
Food bloggers see traffic dip as home cooks turn to AI, inspired by impossible pictures
www.bloomberg.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Imagine if you’re a coeliac searching for gluten free recipes. AI generated stuff might include ingredients you shouldn’t be eating. It isn’t checked properly. Coeliacs should be hyper aware about ingredients because this slop might cause debilitating illness. It’s irresponsible.
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Give me sunlight, a comfortable chair and a wall of books! This makes me declare myself a most satisfied soul. For the library is a territory of wonder. It is home to a thousand wise voices who know words that open gates to the imagination. – #CLNolan, BBC National Programme, 1934 #Libraries
November 25, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Give me sunlight, a comfortable chair and a wall of books! This makes me declare myself a most satisfied soul. For the library is a territory of wonder. It is home to a thousand wise voices who know words that open gates to the imagination. – #CLNolan, BBC National Programme, 1934 #Libraries
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Sometimes I think it’s going to be the librarians who will save us all.
November 25, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Sometimes I think it’s going to be the librarians who will save us all.
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Wolfenoot is a wonderful, totally made up "holiday". Read about it here:
About — Wolfenoot
www.wolfenoot.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Wolfenoot is a wonderful, totally made up "holiday". Read about it here:
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People always ask me, “how do I know my manuscript is done?”
There’s only one way, my friends.
If your file name looks something like this:
Manuscript - Final Draft 3.7 FINAL FINAL - FINAL (5).docx
Then, and only then, is it time.
There’s only one way, my friends.
If your file name looks something like this:
Manuscript - Final Draft 3.7 FINAL FINAL - FINAL (5).docx
Then, and only then, is it time.
May 31, 2025 at 9:17 PM
People always ask me, “how do I know my manuscript is done?”
There’s only one way, my friends.
If your file name looks something like this:
Manuscript - Final Draft 3.7 FINAL FINAL - FINAL (5).docx
Then, and only then, is it time.
There’s only one way, my friends.
If your file name looks something like this:
Manuscript - Final Draft 3.7 FINAL FINAL - FINAL (5).docx
Then, and only then, is it time.
I don't often flick V's at my phone screen but I did for this
November 22, 2025 at 11:40 PM
I don't often flick V's at my phone screen but I did for this
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untitled 23/11/25
November 22, 2025 at 11:00 PM
untitled 23/11/25
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Delighted to announce that vol 30 of 'Review of Scottish Culture' is now available online. It's another super issue, ranging through Scotland and across genres, from senior scholars and emerging voices. All free to download. Now open, for new submissions!
journals.ed.ac.uk/rosc
journals.ed.ac.uk/rosc
November 21, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Delighted to announce that vol 30 of 'Review of Scottish Culture' is now available online. It's another super issue, ranging through Scotland and across genres, from senior scholars and emerging voices. All free to download. Now open, for new submissions!
journals.ed.ac.uk/rosc
journals.ed.ac.uk/rosc
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Though technically it's meant for youngsters, @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social's Reading Manifesto is, in my opinion, equally relevant to grownups.
His five tenets⤵️
His five tenets⤵️
November 19, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Though technically it's meant for youngsters, @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social's Reading Manifesto is, in my opinion, equally relevant to grownups.
His five tenets⤵️
His five tenets⤵️
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If Anne’s wonderful Old Fox stories have ever brightened your day (or even brought healing tears), do sign up for her Patreon or buy her a birthday Ko-Fi
November 20, 2025 at 5:53 PM
If Anne’s wonderful Old Fox stories have ever brightened your day (or even brought healing tears), do sign up for her Patreon or buy her a birthday Ko-Fi
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I'm a proud father to a trans son and a trans step-son. Both have their shit together more than I have ever done. Both know themselves better than I have ever done. Both are more confident, expressive and emotionally healthy than I have ever been. Thank you to all those who blazed a trail for them.
November 20, 2025 at 5:52 PM
I'm a proud father to a trans son and a trans step-son. Both have their shit together more than I have ever done. Both know themselves better than I have ever done. Both are more confident, expressive and emotionally healthy than I have ever been. Thank you to all those who blazed a trail for them.
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The lights from the parlour and kitchen shone out
Through the blinds and the windows and bars;
And high overhead and all moving about,
There were thousands of millions of stars…
—Robert Louis Stevenson, “Escape at Bedtime”
from A CHILD’S GARDEN OF VERSES (1885)
#WorldChildrensDay #poem #poetry
Through the blinds and the windows and bars;
And high overhead and all moving about,
There were thousands of millions of stars…
—Robert Louis Stevenson, “Escape at Bedtime”
from A CHILD’S GARDEN OF VERSES (1885)
#WorldChildrensDay #poem #poetry
November 20, 2025 at 5:56 PM
The lights from the parlour and kitchen shone out
Through the blinds and the windows and bars;
And high overhead and all moving about,
There were thousands of millions of stars…
—Robert Louis Stevenson, “Escape at Bedtime”
from A CHILD’S GARDEN OF VERSES (1885)
#WorldChildrensDay #poem #poetry
Through the blinds and the windows and bars;
And high overhead and all moving about,
There were thousands of millions of stars…
—Robert Louis Stevenson, “Escape at Bedtime”
from A CHILD’S GARDEN OF VERSES (1885)
#WorldChildrensDay #poem #poetry
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It needs to be said more often that the world is a better, more beautiful and more enriching place BECAUSE trans people are a part of it.
November 20, 2025 at 5:26 PM
It needs to be said more often that the world is a better, more beautiful and more enriching place BECAUSE trans people are a part of it.
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Today is Carers Rights Day. Across the country people are caring for each other and dealing with tough times.
This isn't just Ed’s story. It's the story of millions, and that's who the Liberal Democrats will continue to fight for.
This isn't just Ed’s story. It's the story of millions, and that's who the Liberal Democrats will continue to fight for.
November 20, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Today is Carers Rights Day. Across the country people are caring for each other and dealing with tough times.
This isn't just Ed’s story. It's the story of millions, and that's who the Liberal Democrats will continue to fight for.
This isn't just Ed’s story. It's the story of millions, and that's who the Liberal Democrats will continue to fight for.
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20th November. Half past 4.
A month until the winter solstice.
A month until the winter solstice.
November 20, 2025 at 4:44 PM
20th November. Half past 4.
A month until the winter solstice.
A month until the winter solstice.
Syd Barrett, Noel Fielding, the music, the art, what's not to like. Wish you were here? Shine on... www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pd-q...
Pink Floyd - Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Pts. 1-9, New Stereo Mix / Official Video)
YouTube video by Pink Floyd
www.youtube.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Syd Barrett, Noel Fielding, the music, the art, what's not to like. Wish you were here? Shine on... www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pd-q...
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Here's another #buyastrangerabook offer.
@humanaqvi.bsky.social is offering to buy one lucky person the book of their choice, up to £15!
So, if there's a particular book you're after (doesn't have to be on my website, I can get almost anything), get in touch.
UK only
@humanaqvi.bsky.social is offering to buy one lucky person the book of their choice, up to £15!
So, if there's a particular book you're after (doesn't have to be on my website, I can get almost anything), get in touch.
UK only
Hi @biggreenbooks.bsky.social £15 please to #buyastrangerabook please 💜
IT'S WEDNESDAY!
It's #buyastrangerabook day.
The grooviest of all the days.
I'll give out TWO books.
FOR FREE.
If you'd like one, let me know.
Also, if you'd like to #BuyAStrangerABook too, let me know.
It's a thing! Look.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi...
UK only.
It's #buyastrangerabook day.
The grooviest of all the days.
I'll give out TWO books.
FOR FREE.
If you'd like one, let me know.
Also, if you'd like to #BuyAStrangerABook too, let me know.
It's a thing! Look.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi...
UK only.
November 19, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Here's another #buyastrangerabook offer.
@humanaqvi.bsky.social is offering to buy one lucky person the book of their choice, up to £15!
So, if there's a particular book you're after (doesn't have to be on my website, I can get almost anything), get in touch.
UK only
@humanaqvi.bsky.social is offering to buy one lucky person the book of their choice, up to £15!
So, if there's a particular book you're after (doesn't have to be on my website, I can get almost anything), get in touch.
UK only