Florence is still the destination for beautifully bound notebooks.
British Library@britishlibrary.bsky.social · 6h agoWhat’s one of the oldest objects you’ve seen that genuinely made you stop and stare? We’ll go first: a copy of Homer’s Odyssey in Ancient Greek, printed in Venice in 1488 that we got to take a look at today 📚
Yesterday at British Film Institute watching Persona by Bergman + introduction with Cate Blanchett, Nina Hoss and Benedict Andrews whose theatre production of the same name we will watch later in the year at @nationaltheatre.org.uk. #starstruck
I have switched to @mistralai.bsky.social’s Vibe for my AI needs. #europeanalternatives
I’ve taken to placing quality of breakfast before the room when booking hotels. This chef prepared selection at Bingham Riverhouse was a triumph.
Democracy in action. What’s the point of laws if the cases languish for decades and process itself becomes another punishment for victims! Maybe the cockroaches 🪳 need to take that on next.
Le Monde in English@english.lemonde.fr · 6d agoIndia upper house approves tougher exam leak bill
Came to meet Mrs Woolf at her Richmond address today, but she was rather occupied with this young couple’s drama. Maybe next time!
Tonight, the Buck Moon night, marks two lunar years since we went to Patti Smith concert at Somerset House in London, and also got 'featured' on her Substack (tiny heads in the crowd). This moon will always be, for me, synonymous with and witness to her song Ghost Dance substack.com/@pattismith/...
A letter to all
Where I was, where I am and The Third Man
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RSPB@rspb.bsky.social · 7d agoTonight brings the Hay Moon 🌕 Its name reflects the traditional haymaking season. It’s also known as the Buck Moon, a name associated with some Native American traditions & the time of year when bucks’ new antlers are growing. Other old names include the Wyrt Moon and Mead Moon. Moonrise: 21:30
Thanks to @ec.europa.eu's data protection laws, I have no qualms about getting verified on @wsocial.eu. Why would we not want the public discourse purged of bots and bad actors?
