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Paul @rafto93.bsky.social · 1h

Today's morning read is issue 11 of Absolute Superman by @jason-aaron.bsky.social Carmine Di Giandomenico, Ulises Arreola & @beccasee.bsky.social WOW!!! What an amazing issue this was. This is my favourite of the Absolute line of books. I ❤️ comics!!

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Ian McQue @ianmcque.bsky.social · 22h

This. So much fucking THIS

Naomi Alderman @naomialderman.bsky.social · 23h

feels like yet again time to mention that the *videogames* industry (that's a creative industry, which people do creative degrees in) brings in more than twice the amount to the British economy as the fishing and steel industries *combined*

Naomi Alderman @naomialderman.bsky.social · 23h

I cannot understand what these people think the purpose of human life is?

It is *not* "pursue joy, deal justly, love well, try to understand as much and see as much of this beautiful world and of the deepness, richness and variety of human culture and experience as you can before you die"?

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Ron Marz @ronmarz.bsky.social · 2d

Love her. The best of us.

Yashar Ali 🐘 @yasharali.bsky.social · 3d

Earlier this year, Dr. Jane Goodall sat down for an interview for Brad Falchuk’s new Netflix series, Famous Last Words.

The premise of the series is to interview people on the condition that the interview not air until the subject has passed away.

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v e l o c i t y @velocity69.bsky.social · 2d

Greta Thunberg has arrived in Greece following her deportation from Israel,
after the Gaza aid flotilla was intercepted
#GlobalSumudFlotilla
She said:
“I could talk for a very,very long time about our mistreatment and abuses in our imprisonment.
Trust me, but that is not the story.”
#Athens airport

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Paul @rafto93.bsky.social · 3d

Today's morning read is issue 1 of Escape by @remender.bsky.social Daniel Acuna & @ruswooton.bsky.social What an amazing start to a new series by the fantastic Rick Remender. Absolutely beautiful artwork by Daniel Acuna. I highly recommend this. I ❤️ comics!!

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Paul @rafto93.bsky.social · 3d

The views in Yotei are beautiful. @suckerpunchprod.bsky.social #ghostofyotei

Paul @rafto93.bsky.social · 4d

Today's morning read is issue 4 of Lost Fantasy by Curt Pires, Luca Casalanguida @pleurgh.bsky.social @micahmyers.bsky.social @imagecomics.com Another great issue. The action in this one is off the charts and amazingly illustrated by all involved. I ❤️ comics!!

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Paul @rafto93.bsky.social · 4d

More Ghost of Yotei pics!! @suckerpunchprod.bsky.social

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Jamie Smart @jamiesmart.bsky.social · 5d

Given today’s news, I was recently introduced to this piece by Patricia Routledge, and i always found it really moving.

**"I'll be turning 95 this coming Monday. In my younger years, I was often filled with worry - worry that I wasn't quite good enough, that no one would cast me again, that I wouldn't live up to my mother's hopes. But these days begin in peace, and end in gratitude."**
My life didn't quite take shape until my forties. I had worked steadily - on provincial stages, in radio plays, in West End productions - but I often felt adrift, as though I was searching for a home within myself that I hadn't quite found.
At 50, I accepted a television role that many would later associate me with - Hyacinth Bucket, of Keeping Up Appearances. I thought it would be a small part in a little series. I never imagined that it would take me into people's living rooms and hearts around the world. And truthfully, that role taught me to accept my own quirks.
It healed something in me.
At 60, I began learning Italian - not for work, but so l could sing opera in its native language. I also learned how to live alone without feeling lonely. I read poetry aloud each evening, not to perfect my diction, but to quiet my soul.
At 70, I returned to the Shakespearean stage - something I once believed I had aged out of. But this time, I had nothing to prove. I stood on those boards with stillness, and audiences felt that. I was no longer performing. I was simply being.
At 80, I took up watercolor painting. I painted flowers from my garden, old hats from my youth, and faces I remembered from the London Underground. Each painting was a quiet memory made visible.
Now, at 95, I write letters by hand. I'm learning to bake rye bread. I still breathe deeply every morning. I still adore laughter - though I no longer try to make anyone laugh. I love the quiet more than ever.
**I'm writing this to tell you something simple:**
**Growing older is not the closing act. It can be the most exquisite chapter - if you let yourself bloom again.**
Let these years ahead be your *treasure years*.
You don't need to be famous. Y…

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Paul @rafto93.bsky.social · 5d

Only played Ghost of Yotei for a small amount of time but it is so beautiful. #ghostofyotei

Paul @rafto93.bsky.social · 6d

Today's morning read is issue 4 of Exquisite Corpses by Che Grayson @jamesthefourth.bsky.social @adamgorham.bsky.social @michaelwalsh.bsky.social Jordie Bellaire & @beccasee.bsky.social Another absolute corker of an issue. This book keeps getting better and better. I ❤️ comics!!!

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Paul @rafto93.bsky.social · 6d

It's arrived!!! #ghostofyotei

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HOPE not hate @hopenothate.org.uk · 6d

HOPE not hate condemn the appalling, violent attack at a synagogue in Manchester which has taken place on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. Our thoughts are with the Jewish community and all affected.

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Paul @rafto93.bsky.social · 7d

Today's morning read is issue 4 of Los Monstruos by James Robinson & @jssmerino.bsky.social I think this is the final part of this mini series. Hope this returns as I really enjoyed it. @darkhorse.com I ❤️ comics!!

Paul @rafto93.bsky.social · 8d

Today's morning read is issue 7 of The Seasons by @remender.bsky.social Paul Azaceta @matlopes.bsky.social & @ruswooton.bsky.social This continues to be one of my favourite books of the year and it just keeps getting better. Amazing colours by Matheus Lopes. I ❤️ comics!!!

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Paul @rafto93.bsky.social · 9d

Today's morning read is issue 11 of Absolute Batman by @ssnyder1835.bsky.social @claymann.bsky.social Ivan Plascencia & @claytoncowles.bsky.social This was a brutal issue with Alfred telling a tale of what would happen if Bane broke the bat. Fantastic artwork as ever by Clay Mann. I ❤️ comics!!

Paul @rafto93.bsky.social · 10d

Today's morning read is issue 2 of Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring by @patrickhorvath.bsky.social Another great read, I adore this book and I am so intrigued to see what happens next. If you aren't reading this you are missing out on fantastic storytelling. I ❤️ comics!!

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Paul @rafto93.bsky.social · 11d

Today's morning read is issue 3 of Be Not Afraid by @judedoyle.bsky.social Lisandro Estherren, @francescosegala.bsky.social & @simonbowland.bsky.social Another great issue in this series. 3 more issues left and I can't wait to see what happens. I ❤️ comics!!

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Paul @rafto93.bsky.social · 13d

Today's morning read is issue 3 of Lost Fantasy by Curt Pires, Luca Casalanguida, Mark Dale & @micahmyers.bsky.social This is turning out to be a great series, really interested to see where this story goes. I ❤️ comics!!!

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Paul @rafto93.bsky.social · 14d

Today's morning read is issue 11 of The Power Fantasy by @kierongillen.bsky.social @casparw.bsky.social & @claytoncowles.bsky.social I don't know what to say about this issue but I think what sums it up best is BLIMEY CHARLIE!!!!

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Paul @rafto93.bsky.social · 15d

Today's morning read is issue 17 of Geiger by Geoff Johns, Eduardo Pansica & @1moregaryfrank.bsky.social Published by @ghostmachinepro.bsky.social I love this comic and it gets better with each issue. In this issue we venture into Coldwater Prison. I ❤️ comics!!!

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Paul @rafto93.bsky.social · 15d

I just backed The Fist issue one: An adult supernatural noir comic on @Kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/squ...

The Fist issue one: An adult supernatural noir comic

A 22-page psychological thriller of superhero insanity, fallen faith, and salvation in a demon-infested London. 1 of 6 - issue series

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Paul @rafto93.bsky.social · 15d

I just backed The Gloriously Untrue Adventures of Sapphira on @Kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/sap...

The Gloriously Untrue Adventures of Sapphira

Issue one of my new comic series

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Paul @rafto93.bsky.social · 15d

Oh dear...

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Joel Morris @gralefrit.bsky.social · 16d

It’s so weird watching the actually weirdest people in the world try and scare people using neurodivergence as a threat.

“You wouldn’t want… more weird people… would you? You want… normal guys! LIKE ME!”

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