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Ramblings of a Nobody @ramblingsofanobody.bsky.social · 5d

Do better Sky 🙄

Felicity Hannah @felicityhannah.bsky.social · 6d

This article manages to name her husband before it names… her.

Article reads:
Woman named as Archbishop of Canterbury in historic first

The 63-year-old archbishop-designate is married to Eamonn Mullally, with whom she has two children. Originally from Woking in Surrey, she was the UK's chief nursing officer from 1999 to 2004.

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Ramblings of a Nobody @ramblingsofanobody.bsky.social · 5d

On this blog this week, one for ballet fans - Astonish Me by Maggie Shipstead

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Astonish Me, Maggie Shipstead

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Ramblings of a Nobody @ramblingsofanobody.bsky.social · 13d

Have been watching lots of Blood of my Blood this week so it feel appropriate that this week’s blog post is also Outlander themed. Book three reviewed.

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Voyager, Diana Gabaldon

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Ramblings of a Nobody @ramblingsofanobody.bsky.social · 22d

Today is my stop on the blog tour for Well, This Is Awkward

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Well, This Is Awkward, Esther Walker

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Ramblings of a Nobody @ramblingsofanobody.bsky.social · 25d

London City Ballet were absolutely fantastic today. A brilliant programme expertly performed. Love the focus on reviving ‘lost’ works too. Can’t wait to see what they do next 👏

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Ramblings of a Nobody @ramblingsofanobody.bsky.social · Sep 4

Thank goodness for cosy crafts when stuck home ill (again 🙄). How cute is this tulip stitch?!
#crochet #blossomsandbudscal

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Ramblings of a Nobody @ramblingsofanobody.bsky.social · Aug 30

Chocolate delights at Italian Bear Chocolate

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Ramblings of a Nobody @ramblingsofanobody.bsky.social · Aug 28

Some gorgeous fabric arrived today for my next sewing project. Super excited to get sewing (and a little worried that I’ll mess it up 😅)
#fabric #beginnersewist

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Ramblings of a Nobody @ramblingsofanobody.bsky.social · Aug 27

First blog tour book post for a while. Thanks @annerandomthings.bsky.social @bedsqpublishers.bsky.social looking forward to reading this.

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Ramblings of a Nobody @ramblingsofanobody.bsky.social · Aug 24

Newest member of the houseplant family 💚

Ramblings of a Nobody @ramblingsofanobody.bsky.social · Aug 24

Shiny new indie bookshop, so naturally had to buy something. Looking forward to diving in to this.
#indiebookshops

A paper shopping bag from Paper Moon Bookshop with a non-fiction book, A Life of One’s Own by Joanna Biggs standing in front of it.

Ramblings of a Nobody @ramblingsofanobody.bsky.social · Aug 19

A bit more non-fiction on the blog this week - Summer in the Shadow of Byron

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Summer in the Shadow of Byron, Andrew McConnell Stott

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Ramblings of a Nobody @ramblingsofanobody.bsky.social · Aug 12

There’s quite a bit on the merwave website merwave.co.uk/blogs/wavy-b...

Merwave Wavy Hair Blog

Tips and tutorials on how to awaken and embrace your natural wavy hair.

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Stella Creasy MP @stellacreasy.bsky.social · Aug 12

Walthamstow parents and carers this is not a drill - school uniform sale starts tomorrow at Walthamstow Salvation Army on Forest Road for next three days between 9.15am to 4pm. All items - including blazers and shoes - 50p! Please share this post to spread the word about this event!

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Ramblings of a Nobody @ramblingsofanobody.bsky.social · Aug 10

This week on the blog - Flirting with French by William Alexander, a lighthearted memoir of an attempt at fluency in one intense year.

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Flirting With French: Adventures In Pursuit Of A Language, William Alexander

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Ramblings of a Nobody @ramblingsofanobody.bsky.social · Aug 10

Gorgeous!

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Ramblings of a Nobody @ramblingsofanobody.bsky.social · Aug 4

This is adorable! Love it.

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Ramblings of a Nobody @ramblingsofanobody.bsky.social · Aug 4

The sky is grey, the leaves are beginning to turn, and it’s getting me in the mood for all the cozy crafts. Not even halfway through this blanket but itching to make more. #crochet #crafting

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Ramblings of a Nobody @ramblingsofanobody.bsky.social · Aug 1

Sad news. So many childhood favourites.

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Ramblings of a Nobody @ramblingsofanobody.bsky.social · Jul 31

This week on the blog - Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin, worth the hype.

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Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, Gabrielle Zevin

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Ramblings of a Nobody @ramblingsofanobody.bsky.social · Jul 24

This week on the blog - Tristana by Benito Pérez Galdós

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Tristana, Benito Pérez Galdós (trans. Margaret Jull Costa)

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Ramblings of a Nobody @ramblingsofanobody.bsky.social · Jul 24

Very nice, and wishing you a very happy birthday.

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Ramblings of a Nobody @ramblingsofanobody.bsky.social · Jul 13

Love a dahlia, definitely a gorgeous backside.

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Ramblings of a Nobody @ramblingsofanobody.bsky.social · Jul 13

Quite the transformation!

Ramblings of a Nobody @ramblingsofanobody.bsky.social · Jul 13

This week on the blog - a nostalgia fest in the form of a Jacqueline Wilson novel for adults.

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Think Again, Jacqueline Wilson

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