The Dork of York (aka Leigh)
@dorkofyork.bsky.social
I have three cats and love reading! I also love fiber arts, but knit so ferociously that I gave myself tendonitis and had to stop! Now I've branched out into spinning, weaving, sewing, and bobbin lace! I also have a garden and some mental illness!
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Cat butt and beans for your timeline
January 11, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Cat butt and beans for your timeline
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Happy Birthday David Bowie, born this day in 1947.
His 26th and final album "Blackstar" (★) was released on this day in 2016.
David Bowie would pass away just a couple of days later. Rest in Peace.
His 26th and final album "Blackstar" (★) was released on this day in 2016.
David Bowie would pass away just a couple of days later. Rest in Peace.
January 8, 2026 at 10:08 AM
Happy Birthday David Bowie, born this day in 1947.
His 26th and final album "Blackstar" (★) was released on this day in 2016.
David Bowie would pass away just a couple of days later. Rest in Peace.
His 26th and final album "Blackstar" (★) was released on this day in 2016.
David Bowie would pass away just a couple of days later. Rest in Peace.
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The works of Plato are now being banned at schools in the United States.
Tell me again how censorship is a European problem? 🤔
Tell me again how censorship is a European problem? 🤔
Plato Has Been Censored; What Next?
PEN America condemns and calls absurd Texas A&M censoring Plato readings and discussions related to race and gender
pen.org
January 8, 2026 at 9:34 AM
The works of Plato are now being banned at schools in the United States.
Tell me again how censorship is a European problem? 🤔
Tell me again how censorship is a European problem? 🤔
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Don’t worry. I’ll fight for you
January 8, 2026 at 9:41 PM
Don’t worry. I’ll fight for you
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Day one of the photoshoot for the next Tasting History cookbook. This is my favorite part of the process!
January 7, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Day one of the photoshoot for the next Tasting History cookbook. This is my favorite part of the process!
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Robe à la Française
https://botfrens.com/collections/223/contents/96035
https://botfrens.com/collections/223/contents/96035
January 8, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Robe à la Française
https://botfrens.com/collections/223/contents/96035
https://botfrens.com/collections/223/contents/96035
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I’m your lawyer. Do you trust me?
January 8, 2026 at 1:31 PM
I’m your lawyer. Do you trust me?
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Folks in Jackson, Birmingham, Baton Rouge, and Huntsville face a severe weather threat Friday night. A Level 2 Slight Risk brings potential damaging winds and tornadoes after dark. Since this will happen overnight, ensure you have multiple ways to receive warnings while you sleep.
January 8, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Folks in Jackson, Birmingham, Baton Rouge, and Huntsville face a severe weather threat Friday night. A Level 2 Slight Risk brings potential damaging winds and tornadoes after dark. Since this will happen overnight, ensure you have multiple ways to receive warnings while you sleep.
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Not to distract from what today is but I did want to post this photo. Yep. It’s a rock with an electric outlet.
January 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Not to distract from what today is but I did want to post this photo. Yep. It’s a rock with an electric outlet.
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Beef Bourguignon started out as a dish for the poor of France; a way to use up leftovers like in this recipe from 1885. youtu.be/cQYswc4-dvU?...
How to Make French Peasant Beef Bourguignon from 1885
YouTube video by Tasting History with Max Miller
youtu.be
January 6, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Beef Bourguignon started out as a dish for the poor of France; a way to use up leftovers like in this recipe from 1885. youtu.be/cQYswc4-dvU?...
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December 25, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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Thank you, Uni Claus!
See you next year :3
See you next year :3
December 25, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Thank you, Uni Claus!
See you next year :3
See you next year :3
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Started a lace shawl using my handspun yarn 🧶 was going to make a conventional lace shawl with a conventional design - ended up choosing one that is all over ‘leaves’. #knitsky #handspinning #handknit Details in the Alt Text
December 22, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Started a lace shawl using my handspun yarn 🧶 was going to make a conventional lace shawl with a conventional design - ended up choosing one that is all over ‘leaves’. #knitsky #handspinning #handknit Details in the Alt Text
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To celebrate the construction of his palace, the Assyrian king, Ashurnasirpal II, held a 10 day fest for nearly 70,000 people serving 10k jars of beer like this pomegranate beer, Alappanu. youtu.be/MO0lKDNKxmE?...
How to Brew Ancient Assyrian Beer - Alappanu
YouTube video by Tasting History with Max Miller
youtu.be
December 23, 2025 at 4:07 PM
To celebrate the construction of his palace, the Assyrian king, Ashurnasirpal II, held a 10 day fest for nearly 70,000 people serving 10k jars of beer like this pomegranate beer, Alappanu. youtu.be/MO0lKDNKxmE?...
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One of the most extreme weather divides of the year is here. The Sierra Nevada faces a snowicane with up to 8 feet of snow and 100 mph winds. Meanwhile, the East gets a Christmas torch with temps 30 degrees above normal. It feels like October, not December.
December 23, 2025 at 4:12 PM
One of the most extreme weather divides of the year is here. The Sierra Nevada faces a snowicane with up to 8 feet of snow and 100 mph winds. Meanwhile, the East gets a Christmas torch with temps 30 degrees above normal. It feels like October, not December.
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So amazing!! I love it!!
Thank you so much 🥹
Thank you so much 🥹
December 17, 2025 at 9:47 AM
So amazing!! I love it!!
Thank you so much 🥹
Thank you so much 🥹
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Gets dark early this time of year, so I bought Rocket a light up collar.
But you see, he’s very floofy.
But you see, he’s very floofy.
December 17, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Gets dark early this time of year, so I bought Rocket a light up collar.
But you see, he’s very floofy.
But you see, he’s very floofy.