It's desperately sad reading the NYT and National Post articles about Bob Munsch. Like many Canadians, not only did I grow up with his books but I got to hear him tell stories live. Go hug your families, and read one of his books to your kids.

So the Met will use facial recognition at Notting Hill Carnival but not today? Fascinating.

Sequences Billie Rae Busby 2023

Make a band food: Flanson Great Big Seafood Meatles

🧵 about #alevels, #results and exams in the UK. My mum was working class, went to the type of secondary school where girls were encouraged to leave at 16 to train as secretaries. They saw her as the 'wrong sort', and made her do CSEs and barred her from O Levels. She fought and lost. 1/

Are you a black Scot? (either a native Scot or settled Scot) Or do you have friends who are black scots? One of my phd students is doing research on black Scottish experiences and would love to interview you. If you're interested, could you drop me a message and I'll get some information to you.

Your last saved celebrity photo is your therapist. Who is it? It's a knock-off Norbot I made for my son's birthday 😆 #filmsky #moviesky #cinema #wallaceandgromit

Who was cutting onions on my morning train? #canada #thehip #tragicallyhip www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

BBC News - Chic star guest-curates David Bowie Centre display www.bbc.com/news/article... @hierath77.bsky.social COME TO LONDON

Quote with your favourite antifascist film. The Great Dictator.

"I asked ChatGPT", yeah we'll I'm sittin down here in the campfire light, waitin on the ghost of Tom Joad.

Trying to come up with a list of horror films that are appropriate for a 9 year old. Not too much gore, definitely nothing 'adu1t'. All suggestions very much appreciated. #filmsky #moviesky #horror

Post a female character you love:

I saw Jarvis Cocker doing thr school drop off when I was on a passing bus.

God only knows what we'd be without Brian Wilson. Go listen to Smile, Pet Sounds, or At My Piano.

Finally caught up with #Doctorwho, and I have FEELINGS. Love: The Rani, Conrad, the use of Old Who villains, and Ncuti Gatwa. Hate: constant deus ex machinas, and gaslight of audience. No, you bloody DIDN'T mention Poppy all those times. Show need to be paused for a few years.

That feeling when you win the pub quiz because you can name all the core characters from Saved By The Bell:

Introducing my kid to the snooker, and he's surprisingly into it!

May the 4th be with all of you, but especially my farmer friends @hierath77.bsky.social @rozc.bsky.social Chris and Heather.

I wish the UK had democracy sausages.

Geese love spies apparently? #nationalarchives #MI5

I signed this and so should you!

Any good recommendations for an I'll Go With You pin? #transrightsarehumanrights #ally

Movies you've watched more than six times using gifs. Hard mode: no LOTR, Star Wars, Wizard of Oz, In This Our Life.

Just watched the #doctorwho episode Lux, and my god I LOVE IT.

Apr 25th - The perfect date, it's not too hot, not too cold. All you need is a light jacket. 📽️📅 Miss Congeniality (2000)

🧵NOT BY ME, this is a post from someone who wants to remain anonymous but works extensively with trans people pre-transition. They were asked by someone “why do you think that’s so much [coverage of trans people] in the news at the moment?” This was their response:

Trans folks: I see you, and I love you.

AI makes me want to bring back sit down closed book exams.

I've been approved to vote from abroad in the upcoming Canadian election!

Looks like a newfangled AI is being presented as an opportunity I cannot avoid. How can I engage with this without losing my mind? #academicsky #genai #claude

In need of advice: what colour should the fairy's wings and the rose be? Pinging my fantasy experts @hierath77.bsky.social @dollygarland.bsky.social @rozc.bsky.social

List 5 famous people you've met but one is a lie: 1. Ian McKellen 2. Bob Munsch 3. Anne Rice 4. Captain Toad 5. Dav Pilkey

Happy #transdayofvisibility #tdov Roses are red Violets are blue Your gender (or lack of it) is valid And I love you

I strongly recommend @danmanganmusic.com's Melody on sunny spring mornings, with a side of cherry blossoms.

Hey @retailpocalypse.bsky.social , any thoughts on the demise of Hudson's Bay Company and its impact on Canadian shopping malls?

Oh ffs Carney! thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025...

Post your favourite Doctor Who, wrong answers only.

That feeling when you find out Annie's fiancé in Father Of The Bride is NOT played by Andrew McCarthy:

Ok, hear me out. A Lord of the Rings re-make, but with these two taking the One Ring to Mordor: @alexwinter.com

Hello #medievalsky, how would I look at pictures associated with this archival record? archives.iu.edu/catalog/InU-...

If you've never seen the National Theatre production of Frankenstein, now is your chance! www.whatsonstage.com/news/nationa...

If you need a timeline cleanse:

True love: my husband sent me this image thus morning and asked 'is this from that Spelling Mistakes guy you like?': @darrencullen.bsky.social

The energy I bring to Bluesky

@chriszomer.bsky.social please tell me more about critical edtech studies

This week: 1. That's where the hornet stung me 2. And I had a feverish dream 3. With revenge and doubt 4. Tonight we smoke them out 5. You are ahead by a century #tragicallyhip

Punching a Nazi a day keeps fascism away.

Happy Birthday to this legend! 📽️📅 Hot Fuzz (2007) Dir. @edgarwright.bsky.social

Two glimmers of hope spotted at work this week.