Christine
@mynameispurpose.bsky.social
Loves lots of things, talks about all of them.
David had Goliath. Lenny has baboons. Every evening, the Battle for the Pellets Place unfolds. Outnumbered but determined, Lenny has several impressive manoeuvres before finally sending the pilfering primates packing. But when the baboons start scrapping among themselves, he retreats to Mum!
This bestie is getting ready to say goodbye! Only 43 plushies left. Once they're gone, it'll be retired as a plushie and return someday as a keychain. If you ever wanted this bestie, now's the time to bring one home! Plushie Dreadfuls Migraine Rabbit plushiedreadfuls.com/products/plu...
New! Red lipstick is one of the oldest cosmetics on earth. Learn about it now, from its documentation in Bronze Age Iran, to women in the military being issued 'Montezuma Red' lipstick to spite Hitler. www.footnotinghistory.com/home/more-th... YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4Zj...
Ep 353 More Than Makeup: Red Lipstick from Antiquity to WWII
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After far too long, my blog is back, spurred by my absolute need to celebrate 25 years of The Last Five Years. Some musicals, and some performances, are just extremely special. 💙 www.christinecaccipuoti.com/post/the-las...
The Last [Twenty-]Five Years & Me
[Note: This entry discusses specific plot points from the musical The Last Five Years. Please be mindful of this if you prefer to avoid spoilers.]Earlier this year, I was not in the best place. In fac...
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After far too long, my blog is back, spurred by my absolute need to celebrate 25 years of The Last Five Years. Some musicals, and some performances, are just extremely special. 💙 www.christinecaccipuoti.com/post/the-las...
The Last [Twenty-]Five Years & Me
[Note: This entry discusses specific plot points from the musical The Last Five Years. Please be mindful of this if you prefer to avoid spoilers.]Earlier this year, I was not in the best place. In fac...
christinecaccipuoti.com
My writing process is always the same. Write the thing. Hate the thing. Delete the thing. Rewrite the thing. I accept this about myself.
New! In 1775, British and American forces were stuck in a stalemate around Boston, MA. Then, a bookseller with a passion for fortifications and artillery came to General Washington with a bold idea. Learn more: www.footnotinghistory.com/home/henry-k... YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvTK...
Ep 352 Henry Knox and the Noble Train of Artillery
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I can't believe I forgot to share my new favorite notebook that is too delightful to use.
Acquired an edited collection for a specific piece in it. Discovered that the piece will not help my current research. Was disappointed. Realized the introduction to the collection will surprisingly be super useful. Became happy. This is the academic way. 😅
Our 350th episode is here!
Footnoting History@footnotinghistory.bsky.social · 2mo agoOur 350th episode is here! Join Jessica as she explains 'Thankful Villages': the unfortunately rare locations that are able to say that all of their men who went off to fight in World War I made it home. www.footnotinghistory.com/home/the-tha... YouTube version: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPFj...
On her birthday, Lamuu gets showered in love and dust in equal measure. She arrived just four days into the New Year, barely surviving a snare wound that left a deep gash encircling her left front leg. Under Keeper Lekoli's care, the scar is now healed. www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/orphans/lamuu
I love libraries. I particularly love the New York Public Library. Yesterday, I needed a specific chapter from a book, but it doesn't exist super locally. Today, a scan of it popped into my email from them, because my request was already completed. It's like research magic. Libraries are wonderful.
The last thing I, a person with summer SAD, wants is permanent Daylight Savings Time. 😞
A new day begins and Bumpy is ready for action (in Bumpy's world, 'action' is relative and mornings cannot be rushed)! Our little chap emerges from his bedroom, sheds his pyjama blanket, and takes a sun-dappled stroll to his personal pool. www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/orphans/bumpy
I look forward to the day my Ambo is this respected by the babies.
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust@sheldricktrust.bsky.social · 2mo agoIn elephant society, it's the mothers who raise the babies and everyone pitches in. But when young adolescent bulls leave their natal herd, it is patriarchal older bulls who help keep their behaviour in check. Rapsu – a 23 year-old ex-orphan – is one such male the younger bulls hero-worship.
If you haven't been to the New York Botanical Garden lately, and you have the opportunity to go, you should. Summer of Moomin and Flower Power are delightful. @nybg.bsky.social
I finished binging the 3 seasons of The Traitors Canada this weekend. This is what accomplishment feels like.
New merch drop! Tell everyone you take research seriously with the two new designs (currently at sale prices!) now in our shop: www.teepublic.com/stores/footn...
If you have scoliosis like I do, I promise one of these sweet buns will give you such comfort.
Plushie Dreadfuls@plushiedreadfuls.bsky.social · 3mo agoScoliosis Rabbit Pink Limited Edition 💟 With its signature curved spine and soft blush pink, this limited edition bestie is here to bring comfort, understanding, and plenty of hugs. Available on the Plushie Dreadfuls store ⭐️
You all have no idea how excited I am to have this girl on her way to me right now.
Plushie Dreadfuls@plushiedreadfuls.bsky.social · 3mo agoTooth Scary Plushie 🩷 Not every tooth fairy is sweet. Stressica crawls straight out of stress and anxiety to help you bite back. This bestie is perfect for squeezing your worries out (no anesthetic required). Available on the Plushie Dreadfuls store ⭐
I love being a New Yorker. I love seeing how people gathered to cheer on The Knicks all over the city, even just stopping on streets and looking in windows like here. Congratulations all. 💙🧡
