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Jim Case

@jamescasenl.bsky.social

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Writer / published author of historical fiction (Ananias: Nevermore Press), architect, lover of Wolfhounds, blues / folk musician, news / political junkie. https://www.jamescaseauthor.com/

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Jim Case @jamescasenl.bsky.social · 2d

Spent the afternoon here. Could be worse.

Jim Case @jamescasenl.bsky.social · 3d

St. Giles Cathedral on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh. Queen Elizabeth II lay in state here for two days after her death.

Jim Case @jamescasenl.bsky.social · 4d

Erected in 1846 as a tribute to the life and times of Sir Walter Scott.

Jim Case @jamescasenl.bsky.social · 5d

Under the Dome in Edinburgh.

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Jim Case @jamescasenl.bsky.social · 8d

Thank you for this piece, Justin. It is what it is. We need to grow a spine and face up to it. Keep up the great work.

Jim Case @jamescasenl.bsky.social · 9d

My neighbour's copse glowing with fall colours.

Jim Case @jamescasenl.bsky.social · 11d

How can we get the politicians to listen? I spent 40 years trying to make this plea. No one listened and the public simply doesn't care.

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Jim Case @jamescasenl.bsky.social · 11d

Train them hard to want it.

Jim Case @jamescasenl.bsky.social · 14d

My day so far...

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Jim Case @jamescasenl.bsky.social · 14d

You take all the time you need. Good therapy. Read a good book.

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Jim Case @jamescasenl.bsky.social · 14d

Cryptic! Does this mean you're taking a (well-deserved) break?

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Jim Case @jamescasenl.bsky.social · 15d

That is so incredibly kind of you, Karen.

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Jim Case @jamescasenl.bsky.social · 15d

I was just getting comfortable, sitting down to watch a new Britbox drama after some sushi and wine with my significant other, when I get an email from Guernica. See below. Give me a minute. I have to pick myself up off the floor.

GUERNICA EDITIONS @guernicaeditions.bsky.social · 24d

📢🎆 Ta-da! The shortlist for the Guernica Prize for Literary Fiction is ...🏆A HUGE congrats to our shortlist and to all the talented authors who submitted their manuscripts. Winner will be announced at our Dec. Launch. Stay tuned! #GuernicaPrize #literaryfiction #CanLit

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Jim Case @jamescasenl.bsky.social · 18d

For the first day of autumn, this fall heather in our garden is really showing off.

Jim Case @jamescasenl.bsky.social · 18d

You caption. I got nuthin' right now.

Jim Case @jamescasenl.bsky.social · 24d

Sky out the bay this morning.

Jim Case @jamescasenl.bsky.social · 28d

Exceptions include yourself. Phenomenal research skills.

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Jim Case @jamescasenl.bsky.social · 28d

I think it's this: Traditional research skills are a thing of the past and competency is no longer a quality assurance item.

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Jim Case @jamescasenl.bsky.social · 28d

Hire monkeys you get peanuts.

Jim Case @jamescasenl.bsky.social · 28d

How could I be surprised given that Bernard Davis is the Minister responsible?

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Jim Case @jamescasenl.bsky.social · Sep 8

I know. And it's wonderful. I use it every morning.

Jim Case @jamescasenl.bsky.social · Sep 4

Your quote (Sagan's actually) is embedded in this video! Thanks for sending it along.

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Jim Case @jamescasenl.bsky.social · Sep 4

I will check it out!

Jim Case @jamescasenl.bsky.social · Sep 3

This is brilliant, Nods! Been familiar with Carl Sagan for quite some time, but was not aware of this quote.

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Jim Case @jamescasenl.bsky.social · Sep 3

Brilliantly and succinctly stated.

Tammy Komoff @tammykomoff.bsky.social · Sep 3

Picking up a book let's you briefly step into another's life.
An avid reader will live many lives.
They glimpse what it's like to be someone else, to teeter on death's edge, struggle, succeed, climb a mountain, lose a loved one, fight for humanity.
And that breeds empathy.
We need more readers.

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