Penelope Russ
@pennyr.bsky.social
English and history teacher in Saxony 👩🏫📚🏔️🏺🪦
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Word of the day is ‘huff-snuff’ (16th century): a hectoring bully or braggart.
February 28, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Word of the day is ‘huff-snuff’ (16th century): a hectoring bully or braggart.
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I think this is the closest many of us have ever got to seeing the real Trump. The only consistent thread in his entire unhinged rant was the love & praise for Vladimir Putin. Zelensky has more courage & dignity in his little finger than every member of Trump's regime & fan club combined.
February 28, 2025 at 7:15 PM
I think this is the closest many of us have ever got to seeing the real Trump. The only consistent thread in his entire unhinged rant was the love & praise for Vladimir Putin. Zelensky has more courage & dignity in his little finger than every member of Trump's regime & fan club combined.
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Trump calls Zelensky “a dictator without elections” having lauded Putin, a man who hasn’t had a free or fair election in years and who has prevented elections in Ukraine because he invaded.
February 19, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Trump calls Zelensky “a dictator without elections” having lauded Putin, a man who hasn’t had a free or fair election in years and who has prevented elections in Ukraine because he invaded.
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A procession of bunnies bunnies from the 14th-century Hours of Saint-Omer.
December 5, 2024 at 3:23 PM
A procession of bunnies bunnies from the 14th-century Hours of Saint-Omer.
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It's #MementoMoriMonday!
These metal cups from the late 19th century are decorated with skeletons, both adult and infant, representing the Danse Macabre, or the "Dance of Death." They remind drinkers of the shortness of life and the inevitability of death.
Photo: Louvre, Paris,
These metal cups from the late 19th century are decorated with skeletons, both adult and infant, representing the Danse Macabre, or the "Dance of Death." They remind drinkers of the shortness of life and the inevitability of death.
Photo: Louvre, Paris,
December 2, 2024 at 9:46 AM
It's #MementoMoriMonday!
These metal cups from the late 19th century are decorated with skeletons, both adult and infant, representing the Danse Macabre, or the "Dance of Death." They remind drinkers of the shortness of life and the inevitability of death.
Photo: Louvre, Paris,
These metal cups from the late 19th century are decorated with skeletons, both adult and infant, representing the Danse Macabre, or the "Dance of Death." They remind drinkers of the shortness of life and the inevitability of death.
Photo: Louvre, Paris,
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Liebe Menschen in Berlin, genießt heute ein letztes Mal den kostenfreien Museumssonntag und behaltet in Erinnerung, wer ihn abschafft - wie so vieles andere auch.
December 1, 2024 at 8:02 AM
Liebe Menschen in Berlin, genießt heute ein letztes Mal den kostenfreien Museumssonntag und behaltet in Erinnerung, wer ihn abschafft - wie so vieles andere auch.
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November 30, 2024 at 7:54 AM
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Word of the day is ‘librocubicularist’: one who loves nothing better than reading in bed.
(Not easy to say, but I’m glad to know it exists).
(Not easy to say, but I’m glad to know it exists).
November 24, 2024 at 10:47 AM
Word of the day is ‘librocubicularist’: one who loves nothing better than reading in bed.
(Not easy to say, but I’m glad to know it exists).
(Not easy to say, but I’m glad to know it exists).
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November 19, 2024 at 12:55 PM
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One of my favourite bits of embroidery I've done to date.
November 22, 2024 at 2:09 PM
One of my favourite bits of embroidery I've done to date.
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Morning! Here’s a Watership Down illustration I did a few years ago.
November 20, 2024 at 8:10 AM
Morning! Here’s a Watership Down illustration I did a few years ago.
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A tiny skull can be seen inside the coffin-shaped bezel on this gold mourning ring. The enamelled hoop includes a book titled ‘memento mori’ The ring is inscribed for H. Maundrell who died 18 Oct 1722. From British Museum #mementomori #skystorians
November 18, 2024 at 8:13 AM
A tiny skull can be seen inside the coffin-shaped bezel on this gold mourning ring. The enamelled hoop includes a book titled ‘memento mori’ The ring is inscribed for H. Maundrell who died 18 Oct 1722. From British Museum #mementomori #skystorians
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My cartoon for this week’s Guardian books…
November 16, 2024 at 12:04 PM
My cartoon for this week’s Guardian books…
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NEED SOME GOOD NEWS?
The EU now generates more electricity from wind and solar than from fossil fuels.
Graph from @natbullard.bsky.social using @emberenergy.bsky.social data.
The EU now generates more electricity from wind and solar than from fossil fuels.
Graph from @natbullard.bsky.social using @emberenergy.bsky.social data.
November 15, 2024 at 1:59 PM
NEED SOME GOOD NEWS?
The EU now generates more electricity from wind and solar than from fossil fuels.
Graph from @natbullard.bsky.social using @emberenergy.bsky.social data.
The EU now generates more electricity from wind and solar than from fossil fuels.
Graph from @natbullard.bsky.social using @emberenergy.bsky.social data.
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November 12, 2024 at 5:53 AM