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Jenna Hollan

@jennahollan.bsky.social

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Is minic a bhí cú mall sona. Sí/í/iad Interested in books, history, physics, psychology, Gaeilge, LC/MECFS, ND, disability, feminism, mosses, ferns, bad puns, and everyone trying to lift others up 💜.

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Jenna Hollan @jennahollan.bsky.social · 1h

Awesome!! If that were me, I would have it chiselled into my tombstone!

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Spooky Scary Lorna @florilegia.bsky.social · 5h

I don’t know: it sounds like he understood Godot perfectly!

In passing, I had no idea that Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter were playing Didi and Gogo, but now I do, I would love to see this.

Lux Alptraum @luxalptraum.com · 15h

TFW you paid $1400 to see Beckett’s most famous work without knowing anything about it

One Star Review of Waiting for Godot on Broadway
I recently attended Waiting for Godot on Broadway and spent over $1,400 for two Row C seats (103 and 104). I'm a longtime admirer of Broadway productions and even hold a season pass for Shea's Performing Arts Theatre, so I came in with genuine enthusiasm and high expectations. Unfortunately, this show was unlike anything ! have ever experienced —and not in a good way.
What I encountered was not the artistry, music, or emotional storytelling I usually associate with Broadway, but instead what felt like an endless cycle of nonsensical conversation between characters who seemed trapped in their own madness. I tried-truly tried-to find meaning, symbolism, or even a thread of emotional resonance. I stayed through the first half hoping the second would offer clarity. But by intermission, it was clear: this was a waste of both time and money.
Keanu Reeves is an actor I respect greatly, but I cannot fathom why he would agree to participate in such a disjointed, inaccessible production. His talent was lost in a performance that defied reason rather than provoked insight.
To anyone considering attending: unless you are drawn to highly abstract, nearly incomprehensible theater, I strongly caution you against this show. For the average, educated, thoughtful theatergoer, it is far more frustrating than fulfilling. In my opinion, this was the single most disappointing Broadway experience I've ever had - an unfortunate waste of money and, more importantly, of time.

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Jenna Hollan @jennahollan.bsky.social · 2h

That makes perfect sense. I thought there would have to be. It was just so striking in this day & age not to see the balance. But look, a 15s clip is hardly going to be indicative of a whole complex organisation.

Jenna Hollan @jennahollan.bsky.social · 4h

Destroying children while wearing heels no less 🤣. That’s just adding insult to injury.

Jenna Hollan @jennahollan.bsky.social · 5h

That’s very good to hear, thanks Eilish!

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Jenna Hollan @jennahollan.bsky.social · 1d

Fair play to ye. It’s great work to be doing. But it’s a bit weird that there were no women in the video. Maybe it’s a short clip from a longer piece.

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Jenna Hollan @jennahollan.bsky.social · 2d

That is beautifully said 💜.

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curious ordinary @curiousordinary.bsky.social · 2d

Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto.
#ToriiTuesday #Shinto #kitsune #Japan

Moss covered stone steps leading to Astone torii with stone foxes wearing red bibs either side.

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Journal of Art in Society @artinsociety.bsky.social · 8d

From ancient Egypt, more than 3,000 years ago ~ this wooden cosmetic spoon with handle in the shape of a biting, running jackal (ca 1539-1292 BC)
opencollection.brooklynmuseum.org/objects/4065

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Katherine McDonald @katherinemcdon.bsky.social · 2d

I'm sorry, but for budget reasons, your chariot to the afterlife is scheduled to be pulled by a chicken.

Small votive dedication to Hades showing a man in a chariot and, sorry, a chicken. With greek inscription.

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Jenna Hollan @jennahollan.bsky.social · 3d

Also, irrespective of orientation, I find a real draw towards his “no I just can’t be bothered with all this nonsense” attitude.

Jenna Hollan @jennahollan.bsky.social · 3d

Is this the only known photo of Cillian Murphy smiling during promotional work?

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IrishLanguage.ie @irishlanguage.bsky.social · 3d

We're continuing our unofficial English translation of An Caighdeán Oifigiúil (The Official Standard), as there's no official one.

We've remained close to the #Irish, resulting sometimes in clunky language. Chap 1,2,3,4,5 and 6 are available now.

irishlanguage.ie/an-caighdean... #irishlanguage

An Caighdeán Oifigiúil: Chapter 6: The Adverb (pp. 107-112) - IrishLanguage.ie

6.1.1 The adverb is used to qualify a verb, verbal noun, adjective, preposition, conjunction or other adverb. The following are the principal types of adverb

irishlanguage.ie

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Jenna Hollan @jennahollan.bsky.social · 3d

I wish you great entertainment!!!😁

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Angela Dunning @angeladunning.bsky.social · 3d

"Recognising the difference
between power and love is difficult
if we were raised in a home
where power was disguised as love."

~ Marion Woodman, Coming Home to Myself

Quote: "Recognising the difference
between power and love is difficult
if we were raised in a home
where power was disguised as love."

~ Marion Woodman, Coming Home to Myself

Art of a girl/woman enveloped by a white wolf/coyote and a white raven: 'Kindred' by Lucy Campbell

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Jenna Hollan @jennahollan.bsky.social · 3d

I think he’s just a tedious, attention-seeking troll. I blocked him too.

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Tom Kindlon @tomkindlon.bsky.social · 4d

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"A large number [with ME] also lack family support, financial security & suitable housing. When basic survival consumes all resources, anything more is an unattainable luxury. In any story of recovery or improvement, there will always be a sound helping of good fortune."

#MEcfs #CFS #PwME

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Fact Point @factpoint.bsky.social · 4d

This rare frog from the humid forests and caves of northern Vietnam has skin covered in green and black tubercles that resemble moss, algae, and lichen. When it clings to rocks or tree bark, it blends so perfectly that it is almost impossible to spot.

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Prof David Farrell, UCD @davidfarrell-ucd.bsky.social · 6d

For those of you still unsure how you might vote in the Presidential election.....

www.independent.ie/irish-news/e...

VoteSmart: Take our election test to find out which presidential candidate align with your views

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Deanna Kreisel 🌱 @doctorwaffle.substack.com · 6d

In honor of National Poetry Day, the greatest parody rewrite of all time:

Screen cap of parodic version of William Blake's "The Tyger" that begins:
Tyger! Tyger! Burning bright
(Not sure if I spelled that right)
What immortal hand or eye
Could fashion such a stripy guy?
What the hammer that hath hewn it
Into such a chonky unit?
Did who made the lamb make thee,
Or an external franchisee?

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Jenna Hollan @jennahollan.bsky.social · 5d

Good luck. Those lights are so exhausting!

Jenna Hollan @jennahollan.bsky.social · 5d

I can’t believe no-one has made these points before!! Or at least, I’ve never heard them.

Jenna Hollan @jennahollan.bsky.social · 5d

You’re completely right. And that would be sending à completely different message. And be a better movie. I suppose Spider-Man: Into the Multiverse kinda followed that theme. It was more that Miles couldn’t access his powers until he committed & trusted in himself but it was along similar lines.

Jenna Hollan @jennahollan.bsky.social · 5d

I guess it’s aimed at a teenage audience who are often emotionally volatile and poorly regulated and often feel themselves to vary between unrealistic power & helplessness. But it’s very worrying as a depiction of adults!!!

Jenna Hollan @jennahollan.bsky.social · 5d

OMG!!! When you state it so clearly that’s a real gut punch!!!