Dr Eva Burke
@evab89.bsky.social
Academic, lecturer, and teacher of English. Interested in domestic noir fiction, horror, & pop lit. Cat lady and toddler mammy. She/Her.
I love when an author writes a child character but hasn't spent much time around kids. I'm reading a book featuring a baby who's "just starting to talk", doesn't have teeth, BUT has "drawings on the fridge" & when he disappears from his room at night they wonder if he "slipped off" by himself?!?!
September 29, 2026 at 8:15 AM
I love when an author writes a child character but hasn't spent much time around kids. I'm reading a book featuring a baby who's "just starting to talk", doesn't have teeth, BUT has "drawings on the fridge" & when he disappears from his room at night they wonder if he "slipped off" by himself?!?!
Rowan's latest thing when he doesn't want to do something like put on socks or leave the playground is declaring "I can't want to do that."
September 28, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Rowan's latest thing when he doesn't want to do something like put on socks or leave the playground is declaring "I can't want to do that."
As we move closer towards the Christmas season, I'm reminded once more that The Family Stone should have ended with Sarah Jessica Parker's character barricading that whole family in the house and setting it ablaze.
September 27, 2026 at 7:04 PM
As we move closer towards the Christmas season, I'm reminded once more that The Family Stone should have ended with Sarah Jessica Parker's character barricading that whole family in the house and setting it ablaze.
It's always so tough when Taylor Swift releases bad music because yes it's not good but most of these people haven't earned the right to dunk on her, they've never even cried listening to All Too Well (10 minute version) (Sad Girl Autumn Version) on repeat.
September 27, 2026 at 1:15 PM
It's always so tough when Taylor Swift releases bad music because yes it's not good but most of these people haven't earned the right to dunk on her, they've never even cried listening to All Too Well (10 minute version) (Sad Girl Autumn Version) on repeat.
I ordered some heating oil and HOLY JESUS the price of kerosene. I'll be in the poorhouse.
September 27, 2026 at 8:05 AM
I ordered some heating oil and HOLY JESUS the price of kerosene. I'll be in the poorhouse.
... roommates?
The movie ROPE came out on this day in 1948, and newspapers really struggled with how to explain that the main characters were, you know,
September 25, 2026 at 9:21 PM
... roommates?
There is a season 5 episode of Sex and the City where Carrie is having a creative dry spell and proposes writing an article about some guy she dated 6 years ago because she's got no other material. I thought of it as soon as I heard the new Taylor Swift songs. 😬
September 25, 2026 at 7:04 PM
There is a season 5 episode of Sex and the City where Carrie is having a creative dry spell and proposes writing an article about some guy she dated 6 years ago because she's got no other material. I thought of it as soon as I heard the new Taylor Swift songs. 😬
A very spooky croissant. 🥐
September 24, 2026 at 8:58 PM
A very spooky croissant. 🥐
AI? 👎 Al? 👍
It still makes me really happy that Richard Karn decided to tell everyone he wasn't going to do NFTs with a smiling picture of himself. What a great way to do anything.
September 24, 2026 at 3:30 PM
AI? 👎 Al? 👍
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I mean, if "they" are the bears, then this is indeed a mystery.
September 24, 2026 at 1:48 PM
I mean, if "they" are the bears, then this is indeed a mystery.
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The Tommy Robinson endorsement thing is funny because Ed Sheeran clearly doesn’t actually give a fuck about either Israel or Palestine, he just wanted to be left alone with his piles of money.
And now the fash want to be friends.
So much for trying to stay apolitical!
And now the fash want to be friends.
So much for trying to stay apolitical!
September 16, 2026 at 5:41 PM
The Tommy Robinson endorsement thing is funny because Ed Sheeran clearly doesn’t actually give a fuck about either Israel or Palestine, he just wanted to be left alone with his piles of money.
And now the fash want to be friends.
So much for trying to stay apolitical!
And now the fash want to be friends.
So much for trying to stay apolitical!
Rowan is so excited for trick or treating but the funny thing is he doesn't even get sweets so he's not excited about that part, he just wants to dress up as a bee and say hello to people. 🥹
September 16, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Rowan is so excited for trick or treating but the funny thing is he doesn't even get sweets so he's not excited about that part, he just wants to dress up as a bee and say hello to people. 🥹
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These people found a baby goat trapped in a pit. They took him home and cared for him overnite. The next day they tried to find the owner but had no luck. While looking - they found a group of goats with the same white fur. Then this happened.
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September 16, 2026 at 2:38 PM
These people found a baby goat trapped in a pit. They took him home and cared for him overnite. The next day they tried to find the owner but had no luck. While looking - they found a group of goats with the same white fur. Then this happened.
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Ed Sheeran's tour bus.
September 15, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Ed Sheeran's tour bus.
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Bayeux Tapestry good but massively upstaged by seeing a cat in a ruff right before
September 10, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Bayeux Tapestry good but massively upstaged by seeing a cat in a ruff right before
In 2001, my sister did a great drawing of a dolphin and sent it in to The Den (big Irish kids TV show, if you're not familiar) and they featured it on the show and sent her Den goodies but we weren't watching it that afternoon because 9/11 was happening.
September 11, 2026 at 7:15 PM
In 2001, my sister did a great drawing of a dolphin and sent it in to The Den (big Irish kids TV show, if you're not familiar) and they featured it on the show and sent her Den goodies but we weren't watching it that afternoon because 9/11 was happening.
The bus driver was checking student IDs and I joked that I was definitely over 16 and he laughed a bit *too* hard.
Cartoon Chicken Squints Eyes
ALT: Cartoon Chicken Squints Eyes
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September 9, 2026 at 2:52 PM
The bus driver was checking student IDs and I joked that I was definitely over 16 and he laughed a bit *too* hard.
I don't want to poke my nose into her business but why hasn't Sarah Waters published a novel in a million years? I miss her. 😭
September 4, 2026 at 8:08 PM
I don't want to poke my nose into her business but why hasn't Sarah Waters published a novel in a million years? I miss her. 😭
Deadlifted 50kg this evening. 🙌🙌💪
In the past week I've presented a conference paper that was really fun and well received AND deadlifted 40kg for the first time (which for me is a lot)! Go Eva.
Everything's Coming Up Milhouse! (Simpsons)
ALT: Everything's Coming Up Milhouse! (Simpsons)
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September 4, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Deadlifted 50kg this evening. 🙌🙌💪
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Even in a still photo her acting is bad
September 4, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Even in a still photo her acting is bad
Might be owed a refund on these animal flash cards.
September 4, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Might be owed a refund on these animal flash cards.
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I love the dedication in My Life on the Road by Gloria Steinhem
September 3, 2026 at 10:28 AM
I love the dedication in My Life on the Road by Gloria Steinhem