Still doodling. I don't do anything with Halloween, mind you. It's not a Dutch thing however hard they try to push or it here. But I thought it was fun to doodle a little ghost cat in my journal. Not perfect, but this is not about pleasing anyone but myself.

Empathy + Action = A Better World Thank you, Jane Goodall

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Added 7 myths to my podcast to listen to or download, the last seven ones are these latest: boudicca.de/myths-and-fo... #myths #folktales #audio

I might start something called #sketchbooksunday Where I share a page in my sketchbook every sunday! I've been sketching a lot more traditionally and it feels so freeing! if anyone wants to join in feel free to use the hashtag and quote post this, I'd love to see everyone's sketches!! 👀🙏

This seems like the perfect time to watch the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica again. Don't know why. Just feels like the right time.

#knitting update! Hippo 3 is done. I put her beside Scotty, my first hippo with the weird smile. You can see improvement. I went down a knitting needle. Small stitches, small hippo. Less overstuffed arms. #knit #newbknit #knitsky

Sleepy chihuahua. He tries so hard to stay awake.

This only happens to you once

This little street was lined with big trees that have just been cut down to make room for tiny apartments. Made me sad. I want people to live comfortably. I also want old trees. So neither of these things make me happy.

Timeline on point.

I like Jimmy Kimmel. I really do. I have no issues with him. I'm talking about something very different. Kimmel was only suspended. But he's back now. Karen Attiah and all the other Black journalists are still fired. Y'all do know how to fight, when you want to. But you don't really want to. 🤷🏿‍♂️

Rellen Den Haag dwongen politie tot harder optreden dan bij andere betogingen #binnenland

In dezelfde week dat de @vvdonline.bsky.social en politieke vrienden ‘antifa’ als terroristisch wegzetten, trekken de fascisten ‘sieg heil’ roepend door de straten van Den Haag. nos.nl/l/2583456

Dinner! This is what we call fancy baked beans. It's got beans and tomato sauce. As well as chicken. Though you could make this vegan. But it's more of a stew.

Overpriced and really not that good. But it's a nice place to sit for a bit. Obviously not our regular spot. #coffee #cappuccino

Sunday mornings are for watching old tv shows we never watched, or never watched together. We did a good chunk of Murder, She Wrote, Monk, ALL of the Stargate series. And now we are on Heroes, new to both of us. 'Kay. You should watch it, if you've not seen it yet. 1st ep is put together so well.

Silence! Winter's Tale [III, 2] #ShakespeareSunday

Look at that face 😍

You don't really need much, I realise. Currently, the tv is off. I'm only online to post this. I've got my knitting, my chihuahua at my feet. Sun slowly setting. If all I had was this small space on the sofa, I'd be content. Knowing I have someone to meet, to talk to, people who don't bring me down.

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#knitting update! I'm so happy I started this! Thank you to the supportive knitters on Bluesky! I'm almost done with panel 1. I love the velvety yarn. I'm already dreaming of other stuff to knit with it. Wouldn't a sleeveless vest be awesome? #knitsky #knit #newbknit

Coffee time. #cappuccino more or less. Actually, this is the one place here where they do good cappuccino. With a Dutch cookie, koekje, of course.

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De fascisten die op dit moment aan de macht zijn, leggen alvast de fundering voor na 29 oktober. Alleen de kiezer kan nog een interventie plegen. Die moet luid, duidelijk en LINKS zijn. Spread the word!

Knitting update... and question. I think i want to knit this. I think i can, it doesn't look too difficult. But I'm so anxious about getting the materials! I've been knitting too many safe things, like the 3 hippos. I need to keep learning, right? #knitting #knitsky #knit #newbknit

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Physical media gives you freedom. I could not watch this little gem anywhere else. Horror Express with Christopher Lee. #horror #sciencefiction #film #bluray

I feel both horrified and proud because of the state of the world. Horrified obviously because horrible things are done by people to other people. Proud, because I see individuals standing up to people doing horrible things. May we all find the courage to keep standing up and speaking out.

6.66 kilos of mayhem, cuteness and chaos! Simon's Cat is at the Vet again in Back to the Vet - Watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFmz... 💉💊😿

Oh @sylvanasimons.bsky.social, the woman you are.

Education is the enemy of fascism.

Yesterday's lunch. Fish, fresh strawberries and cream. And coffee and a sweet treat on the way home. #food #foodsky #lunch #coffee

#Knitting update! I have started on the 3rd requested knitted hippo. I knitted while travelling by train. So here are some photos from The Netherlands. #knitsky #newbknit #thenetherlands #travel

Okay, timeliness cleanse Everyone who sees this post, quote post 5 things that make you happy 1. Looking back on a good weekend 2. Good company 3. And good food 4. Rushing home to walk our dog 5. A good vegan sausage roll, Dutch.

Sitting in our cafe, listening to Dutch music. A cover of the song Papa. Papa, I'm getting to be more like you every day.

Fancy feet. We can all admire these Fancy feet. #cats #catsofbluesky

BLOODY HELL IT WORKS

Hello. Caturday. #cats #catinbox #catsofbluesky

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Sesame Street will be putting a huge collection of episodes on YouTube starting in January 2026 This is a fantastic way to educate children It’s a form of resistance. Shows like Sesame Street teach love, tolerance, acceptance & more. These lessons are crucial for the long fight ahead.

We are watching this in 3 parts and that works really well. #film Judgment at Nuremberg is a great film. Still.

True. In the Netherlands we have 2 native languages. Regional dialects and customs. Don't confuse a frisian with a limburger, or an amsterdammer or a hagenees. And that's just in one tiny country in Europe. Ofc there were many cultures before occupation.

Not. A. Scone. I feel cheated and disappointed. This Dutch white bread bin was made to mimic a scone. The jam is jam. But it's whipped cream and an ordinary white bun with sugar on top. Why.

Walking around Den Haag was fun. But I still prefer Amsterdam for walkability. Too many places and streets seemed unfriendly for pedestrians. Also: what's up with your trams from the ancients, #TheHague ? We retired those old trams years ago in Amsterdam. #Netherlands #photography

Concern over low birth rates was what the theocracy in Margaret Atwood’s Handmaid’s Tale used to come to power.

We visited a small town near The Hague. Was surprised at a lot of new buildings, looking quite spiffy. A bit bland, but functional. Might grow into its looks with time. Look at the gorgeous weather. #denhaag #thenetherlands #Netherlands #smalltown

#knitting update! I got a request to knit a red riding hood outfit for the little hippo. Did not expect that, but am more than happy to try! I have the 'hood' and am making a red top, to go with a red skirt. #knit #newbknit #knitsky

A tiny representation of today's d&d character. Chipper.

Coffee on a rainy day. That picture? Could be me. Could be. Maybe. #Coffee #Netherlands