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Barbara McVeigh @barbaramcveigh.bsky.social · 2h

I love the image of the nutcracker anticipating a steaming cup of tea!

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Barbara McVeigh @barbaramcveigh.bsky.social · 7h

the mad hatter from alice in wonderland is pouring tea into a cup

ALT: the mad hatter from alice in wonderland is pouring tea into a cup

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Barbara McVeigh @barbaramcveigh.bsky.social · 7h

AC #1 has arrived. It’s the same box as two years ago, but with different teas. ☕️

@ttbrader.bsky.social @mkcanuck.bsky.social @mrmuleman.bsky.social

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Kate Armstrong @brainchain.ca · 17h

A lot of people.. if they think at all about the town of Petawawa, think eh, small town with an army base.

But at the junction of the Petawawa and the Ottawa Rivers, the cliffs and autumnal colours are unforgettable.

Canadian Paintings @canadianpaintings.bsky.social · 1d

Petawawa Gorges
Tom Thomson
1916

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Sardonicus @sardonicus.eu · 3d

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gereja_...
'Bukit Rhema, more commonly known by the nickname Gereja Ayam (Indonesian for 'Chicken Church'), is an abandoned house of worship in the Magelang area in Central Java, Indonesia.'

I used this building as a setting for an OD&D game a while back.

view of a large structure shaped like a chicken

the taile feathers of the chicken church

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 4d

Steampunk dragon by US artist Sue Beatrice who creates steampunk sculptures and jewellery by recycling old watch parts #WomensArt

Photo featuring a tiny sculpture of a winged dragon created with small metal cogs resting on the end of a white finger

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Rachel Deering @racheldeering.bsky.social · 4d

Book Cover of the Day:

Black cover, gold lettering for title: Too Curious Decoration of embossed curtain with gold hand pulling it back.

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Rachel Deering @racheldeering.bsky.social · 4d

Autumn Travel, Kyoko Imazu.

Painting a large brown rabbit sitting in a field of autumn leaves, looking up and to the left. A smaller rabbit is positioned in the foreground. Surrounding the rabbits are numerous small, dark, humanoid figures with animal-like features, some of which are floating in the air, while others are on the ground or interacting with the rabbits. A small house and a lighthouse are visible in the background.

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 4d

Some interesting reading....
theecologist.org/2022/jan/19/...

Monochrome photograph from 19th or early 20th century of a Black woman with her bicycle in a street

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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 4d

CTV National News: The story behind the Blue Jays’ catchy tune ‘OK Blue Jays’
As the Blue Jays get set to take on the Yankees in the ALDS, John Vennavally-Rao catches up with the writers of the Blue Jays iconic song, ‘OK Blue Jays.’ #BlueJays #Canada

www.ctvnews.ca/video/2025/1...

CTV National News: The story behind the Blue Jays’ catchy tune ‘OK Blue Jays’

As the Blue Jays get set to take on the Yankees in the ALDS, John Vennavally-Rao catches up with the writers of the Blue Jays iconic song, ‘OK Blue Jays.’

www.ctvnews.ca

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hookland.bsky.social @hookland.bsky.social · 5d

There used to dismissively call us cottage children. It implied among other things, a lack of learning. Of course we had a knowing which mushroom may be safely picked at the field’s edge, which manner of divination tells the truth of a lover best. - Vera Winterfield, Cottage Wisdom, 1970

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 5d

Stained glass roof of The Peace Portal, National Liberty Museum, Philadelphia by glass artist Ulla Darni #womensart

Photo close-up of a stained glass window with spiral design and in varios volours

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Barbara McVeigh @barbaramcveigh.bsky.social · 5d

For me, I’ll probably be getting David’s Tea 24. The price of the Adagio set is cheaper…until (for me) you add in the cost of shipping.

But I’m looking forward to hearing about the Adagio teas! They sound great!

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Barbara McVeigh @barbaramcveigh.bsky.social · 6d

I also found a variety of tea advent calendars by Adagio. The teas look great but the servings are smaller.

www.adagio.com/offers/adven...

Advent Calendars: Tea - Coffee - Spices

Fresh tea, cool accessories and plethora of useful information. Adagio Teas is the most popular tea store online, with stellar customer service marks.

www.adagio.com

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Barbara McVeigh @barbaramcveigh.bsky.social · 6d

Both sound good. Look again. I think they’ve just put up the new 12-day calendar.

Barbara McVeigh @barbaramcveigh.bsky.social · 6d

Now the next decision:
@mkcanuck.bsky.social
@ttbrader.bsky.social
@mrmuleman.bsky.social

Packaging for the 24 Days of Tea by David’s Tea: a red box covered in turquoise fir trees, village houses, and a few snowmen having fun.

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Barbara McVeigh @barbaramcveigh.bsky.social · 6d

Yes, I got one - the standard edition. It’s still available. The limited and the ultra limited are sold out. I was surprised how quickly they went!

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Barbara McVeigh @barbaramcveigh.bsky.social · 6d

Good for me!

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Barbara McVeigh @barbaramcveigh.bsky.social · 6d

Yum! 😋

Teresa Tumminello Brader @ttbrader.bsky.social · 6d

Thank you to the most thoughtful and kindest of chefs, @dryan.bsky.social , for choosing and editing my "Kitchen at the Top of the Stairs," a savory on @malarkeybooks.bsky.social 's Mealarkey Fall Menu 2025.

I hope you find it tasty!

Donald Ryan @dryan.bsky.social · 6d

It’s not a true kitchen without a few unexpected hiccups but @malarkeybooks.bsky.social’s Mealarkey Fall Menu 2025 is finally live, featuring tasty treats by @ttbrader.bsky.social, @adamshaw502.bsky.social, and William Weissinger!

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 6d

UK painter Melissa Scott-Miller, Back gardens in #autumn, Islington, 2016 #WomensArt

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Rachel Deering @racheldeering.bsky.social · 6d

Book Cover of the Day:

SOME•HAUNTED HOUSES.
ELLIOTT O'DONNELL
Deep blue cover decorated with bat across moon, trees, silhouette of castle turrets

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Sardonicus @sardonicus.eu · 6d

a figure walking away.

The Benefits of Walking Away

1. Makes bad things disappear quickly
2. Gives everyone optimal view of your back
3. Answers guestion, "I wonder what would happen if I just walked away"

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Barbara McVeigh @barbaramcveigh.bsky.social · 7d

YES! 💡🥵

Teresa Tumminello Brader @ttbrader.bsky.social · 7d

Another way to read the BLAZING hot stories at @bulbculture.bsky.social

Again many thanks to them for giving my "High Heat" a new home. www.bulbculturecollective.com/read/high-he...

High Heat - Teresa Tumminello Brader — Bulb Culture Collective

Evilly, the sun found any spot sunscreen missed. 

www.bulbculturecollective.com

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Justin @ediparolev.bsky.social · 8d

The Bridge ~ Valerie Thornton, 1954

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Barbara McVeigh @barbaramcveigh.bsky.social · 7d

Michael has also opened a new business this year - a cool looking bookstore in Edmonton. Perhaps that’s where his energy is these days…

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