Amanda Watson
@amndw2.bsky.social
Librarian, literature geek, knitter, opera fan, book history person. Writing a book about commonplace books and poetry readers. Opinions here are my own. She/her/hers. Queer and furious. 🏳️🌈
It does seem like a pretty good way to have a lavender marriage in the 19th century. IIRC there's at least one f/f historical romance novel where one of the main characters has a conveniently absent sea captain husband.
January 28, 2026 at 5:50 PM
It does seem like a pretty good way to have a lavender marriage in the 19th century. IIRC there's at least one f/f historical romance novel where one of the main characters has a conveniently absent sea captain husband.
Feels like a callback to the Brit chapter with the imagery of the right whales moving like mowers through a field. Not to mention the one insular Tahiti! 🐋
January 28, 2026 at 12:27 AM
Feels like a callback to the Brit chapter with the imagery of the right whales moving like mowers through a field. Not to mention the one insular Tahiti! 🐋
On previous readings I've mostly found Starbuck sympathetic, but right now, in 2026? Not so much. 🐋
January 28, 2026 at 12:23 AM
On previous readings I've mostly found Starbuck sympathetic, but right now, in 2026? Not so much. 🐋
I was thinking nautically themed gay bar! 🐋
January 27, 2026 at 12:52 PM
I was thinking nautically themed gay bar! 🐋
(Of course I immediately thought of this scene...)
a man talking on a cell phone with the words i 'm coming to the cottage
Alt: Ilya Rozanov (played by Connor Storrie) in the show Heated Rivalry, talking on the phone and saying "I'm coming to the cottage.")
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January 26, 2026 at 11:09 PM
(Of course I immediately thought of this scene...)
Not sure, but some of them seem to like head scritches! www.facebook.com/watch/?v=108...
January 26, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Not sure, but some of them seem to like head scritches! www.facebook.com/watch/?v=108...
Reminds me of the character in Austen's Mansfield Park who comments on her familiarity with naval officer ranks: "Of Rears and Vices, I saw enough. Now do not be suspecting me of a pun, I entreat."
January 26, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Reminds me of the character in Austen's Mansfield Park who comments on her familiarity with naval officer ranks: "Of Rears and Vices, I saw enough. Now do not be suspecting me of a pun, I entreat."
I had the same thought!
January 26, 2026 at 2:35 PM
I had the same thought!
For some reason I'm incredibly charmed by the ear-piercing thing. I wonder if he also does tattoos.
January 25, 2026 at 6:58 PM
For some reason I'm incredibly charmed by the ear-piercing thing. I wonder if he also does tattoos.