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Huge congrats to @cinema-therapy.bsky.social for the successful funding campaign of The Vessel!

So proud of you, guys!

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The Vessel - A Feature Film From Cinema Therapy Studios
Cinema Therapy presents its first feature film: a horror comedy where a group of college friends get together for their annual weekend of fun and reminiscence. When things get weird, they're forced to...
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September 27, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Happy book birthday, Rex!

Currently reading the 1st book and having loads of fun!
rexburke.bsky.social Rex Burke is SciFiRex @rexburke.bsky.social · 21d
🚨OUT NOW!

A wild planet. An invading force.
Don’t be surprised if natures bites back.

'WILD SKIES' is book 3 in the Star Runners series

It’s star-crew SciFi with explosive pace, an emotional heart, and blasts of weapons-grade humour

Buy here ➡️ mybook.to/WildSkies

💙📚🪐 #BookSky #SciFi #newbook
3D covers of Wild Skies by Rex Burke, showing the book on iPad, phone and paperback The Star Runners series by Rex Burke, showing paperback versions of Special Delivery, Hide and Seek, and Wild Skies
September 15, 2026 at 10:19 AM
In celebration of #InternationalLiteracyDay, I'm talking about a book I'm currently reading.

It's Special Delivery by @rexburke.bsky.social and I'm adoring it! The writing is great, characters' voices are varied, and I'm pulled into the story.

Can't wait to see what's happening next!
of-books-n-coffee.bsky.social Of Books And Coffee @of-books-n-coffee.bsky.social · 27d
Today is the #InternationalLiteracyDay.

Let's celebrate by:
- reading a book
- reading a book to someone
- visiting a library
- visiting a bookstore
- recommending a book
- talking about a book
- gifting a book
- or anything else book-related!

#ReadMoreBooks #BookSky
A photo of a young woman who enjoys reading a book in a sunlit autumn park, surrounded by fallen leaves. Photo taken by Tien Nguyen - https://www.pexels.com/@tiennguyen/
September 8, 2026 at 4:14 PM
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🚨BIG SUMMER GIVEAWAY! 💙📚🪐
2 indie #SciFi authors, 1 big prize!

WIN 4 stone-cold SciFi bangers – series openers The Wrecking Squad & Mercy's Gate by @nicksnapeauthor.bsky.social, AND Special Delivery & Hide and Seek by me!

Like, comment & share to enter by 23.59 GMT, Sun 23 Aug

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Banner showing book covers - The Wrecking Squad by Nick Snape, Mercy's Gate by Nick Snape, Special Delivery by Rex Burke, Hide and Seek by Rex Burke. Caption says, WIN all these books!
August 19, 2026 at 7:56 AM
I understand these words separately, but they surely must mean something different in this sentence, right?

I'm on good "adult" money, and it would be outside of my reach...

Applications to open for 40 'affordable' one-bed Stillorgan apartments priced from €255k share.google/1GECv2yePzuD...
Applications to open for 40 'affordable' one-bed Stillorgan apartments priced from €255k
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council said the new development “offers modern apartment living” in one of south Dublin’s most desirable neighbourhoods.
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August 10, 2026 at 8:36 PM
The mast is up! Didn't have enough time to put the boom up, so that will be a job for later, probably just before she goes into the water, which is in 2 weeks time.
Most importantly - the cup holders fit! 😂
May 1, 2026 at 11:32 PM
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Lmao apparently people near me are freaking out about a non binary teacher

And I am watching the entire community come together to dunk on the much smaller group of transphobic dipshits and it is DELICIOUS

The local newspaper even snarkily wrote about them and I am CRYING
- A group of fully grown adults collapsed into emotional rubble this week after encountering a teacher title that did not personally receive their approval. The incident triggered mass Facebook posts, legal threats, and a community-wide reminder that the people screaming "kids are too soft" cannot emotionally survive one new word. Parents immediately announced they were pulling children from music class, threatening lawsuits, and demanding firings, all because children accepted something calmly, politely, and without a meltdown. This response enraged adults, who had worked very hard to be upset. Children processed the situation in under 30 seconds. Adults have now entered day three of spiral posting. Several parents described the issue as "dangerous" and "immoral," words they apparently reserve for situations involving tambourines and basic respect. One adult warned that children might ask questions, confirming the real horror is not gender, but curiosity. The fragility on display has been remarkable. These are the same adults who mock participation trophies, complain about snowflakes, and brag about "how we were raised." That upbringing, it turns out, produced people who short-circuit when reality fails to match their Facebook comfort zone. Experts note that not one child reported confusion, distress, or identity crisis. However, dozens of adults reported being personally wounded, spiritually attacked, and victimized by the existence of a teacher who did not cater to their feelings. At press time, children remained fine. Music class remained fine. The school remained fine. Only the adults were broken, trembling before the terrifying idea that the world does not freeze until they approve it. Community Note: If you would like to counter the noise, the district needs supportive messages reminding them that calm, inclusive adults still exist and that children do not need to be rescued from basic human respect. The encourages these parents to locate the nearest mirror and ask themselves why a second grader has more emotional stability than they do.
January 9, 2026 at 3:41 PM
In a world of terrifying political news from all over, let me say this: Ice Road: Vengeance is exactly what I needed today.
A movie poster for Ice Road: Vengeance featuring Liam Neeson aiming a handgun with an intense expression. He has visible cuts and scrapes on his face, wearing a dark jacket. Behind him is a snow-covered Mount Everedt and part of a truck with a shattered side mirror. The title "ICE ROAD: VENGEANCE" is displayed in bold orange and red gradient text at the bottom, with "Liam Neeson" written above it.
September 12, 2025 at 6:27 PM
I'm burnt out, anxious, unable to focus, and overthink in overdrive. So, I took 2 weeks off work to recover. Today I slept until 10, I played a game, looked at boats for sale, got food, watched a show. I'll paint, plan a new tattoo, journal.
A reason to be anxious is: I'm not relaxing hard enough...
Photo by Tara Winstead from Pexels depicting scattered blue sticky notes covering lined paper and part of a laptop keyboard. One sticky note stands out with the word "HELP" written in red capital letters.
August 30, 2025 at 2:03 PM
I've never been so in tune with my Volvo...
(We live in Ireland)

@volvo-cars.bsky.social

#heatwave #ireland #volvo
A car dashboard display that shows "Start/Stop unavailable" and "Outside temperature" along with a warning message "Outdoor temperature is outside operating limits for the system". Bright sunlight, cloudless blue sky, and part of a house roofline are visible through the windshield, indicating a clear, hot day.
July 11, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Ok, Witness 8 by @stevecavanagh.bsky.social was such a ride. And boy, did I enjoy it!
The action is swift and there's so much going on.
Highly recommend it for any thriller fans.
#books #library #ReadMore
A close-up of the book Witness 8 by Steve Cavanagh, placed on a striped bedsheets. The cover features a dramatic image of a woman in a red coat walking down a dimly lit hallway toward a bright arched doorway. Text on the cover reads: "THE MILLION COPY BESTSELLER" "WHAT IF THE WITNESS TO A MURDER IS MORE TWISTED THAN THE KILLER?" There’s also a quote from Anthony Horowitz: "Steve Cavanagh's twists hit you between the eyes."
May 30, 2025 at 11:04 PM
So, as of yesterday, I'm a proud owner of a lovely 26-feet sailing cruiser!
*squeaks in excitement*
Oh, I'm in for a wild ride and one hull of a steep learning curve!
A sailboat with a white and faded red hull is propped up on a trailer in a boatyard under a clear blue sky. The boat is in the storage, as its mast is down and the hull shows signs of wear before the pre-season clean up. Various items, including ropes, metal parts, and pipes, are scattered around on the ground.
April 8, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Lazy last day of holidays is best spent by the pool, reading another Sam Wyndham book by @radiomukhers.bsky.social , listening to a storm slowly rolling in over the Andaman Sea.
Eh, good times...
A picture of me lounging by a poolside, holding a copy of the book Death in the East. One leg is bent and supports the book, the other stretched out on a wooden deck. The scene is framed by lush green palm trees, a blue swimming pool, and tropical-style architecture in the background. A decorative stone elephant base supports a patio umbrella nearby.
April 4, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Scored a major wit at work by getting approval for the WAVE browser extension by @webaim.bsky.social for accessibility testing!
Celebrating with a treat on my commute home.
A slice of marble cake with a chocolate coating on the edges rests on a brown napkin atop a red paper wrapper on a blue plastic tray table. Next to it is a black reusable coffee cup with a closed lid, branded with "BEAR MRKT". The setting is a train, indicated by the foldable tray table and the seatback in the background.
March 12, 2025 at 4:40 PM
The more I read the news the more difficult it is to recognise satire...
I'll go hide with some fantasy books.
February 17, 2025 at 9:53 PM
This is heaven...
Thank you, @msccruises.bsky.social
#MSCPreziosa
A cozy scene inside a cruise cabin. In the foreground, yours truly is lounging with a book, "Sixteen Ways to Defend a Walled City" by K.J. Parker. A small round table nearby holds a bucket of chilled champagne, two empty glasses branded with "MSC," and a plate of chocolate-dipped strawberries. In the background, a sliding glass door opens to a balcony with a view of calm waters and shore of Southampton. The room features warm tones with modern furnishings, including a patterned curtain and a plush brown chair.
January 24, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Today was the last exam of the course. I would feel free and relieved if not for a sheer exhaustion and doneness with everything.
Book time...
A close-up photo of the book "Sixteen Ways to Defend a Walled City" by K.J. Parker. The cover features an ornate border on the left, with medieval-style patterns, and a central design depicting a black silhouette of armed soldiers carrying spears. The title is in bold, stylized fonts with accents in red and blue. The author's name is in large red letters at the bottom, along with the tagline "World Fantasy Award-Winning Author." The background has a parchment-like texture, and the book is resting on a checkered duvet cover
January 11, 2025 at 11:55 PM
I can attest that Code/Astro is an excellent event for anyone dabbing in the world of astronomical software!
And if you're worried you don't meet the requirements, Stanford, Harvard, and MIT offer free programming knowledge.
I can also recommend Harvard's CS50 w/Python: cs50.harvard.edu/python/2022/
blunt-comma-s.bsky.social Sarah Blunt, PhD 🇵🇸 @blunt-comma-s.bsky.social · Jan 4
Hey bluesky! Do you want to develop your own open-source software in Python? Apply to attend Code/Astro!

Website: semaphorep.github.io/codeastro/
Scroll all the way down for the application link. :) Apps are due Feb 1! (1/2)
Program Description
A Software Engineering Workshop for Astronomy
semaphorep.github.io
January 5, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Got my nails done today. This is becoming a staple in my self-care routine and I love it.
I also love the design!
A close-up image of a hand with manicured nails. The nails display a creative design: two nails are painted with solid shades of blue (one darker, one lighter), while the middle two nails feature an abstract "waterfall" effect with streaks of white, gold glitter, and blue over a translucent base.
January 4, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Quietly reading into 2025 and chapter 31 made me yell out loud, "Wait, what?!".
The cat was unable to provide answers, but offered judgement on my outburst.

I'm definitely finishing Twisted and here's to hoping that my local library have other books by @stevecavanagh.bsky.social
Picture of a book called Twisted by Steve Cavanagh
January 1, 2025 at 12:30 AM
I've completed my first playthrough of the Veilguard. I may have accidentally achieved the best possible ending, and while not everyone lived happily ever after, it could've been worse.
By my count, the most people got their good ending, whatever "good" means in Dragon Age...
December 31, 2024 at 1:08 AM
Had to share, because I love that design so much! My favourite nail technician did such an amazing job
Picture of acrylic nails in blue and chrome
December 13, 2024 at 11:57 PM
@dublincityuni.bsky.social Earlies this year you sent out a commuting & travel survey. Do you expect only staff and students to adjust their behaviour or are you taking any steps aimed to optimise commuting for staff and students as well?
Who would be the best contact to reach out to, please?
December 9, 2024 at 12:32 PM
Got tired of the election news, so it's an early night with tea and a book.
Picture of a book The Lost by Simon Beckett and a hand holding a white mug with black handle and black letters U, N, T on it, which is filled with tea.
November 30, 2024 at 9:14 PM
The biggest win for me this year was to change the impulse: "Oh, this looks like a cool book. I'll buy it", to impulse: "Oh, this looks like a cool book. I'll check if my library has it"
#libraries #literacy #ishashtagathinghere
Picture of books from local library - Grave Importance by V. Shaw, What Abigail Did That Summer by B. Aaronovitch, Confident Data Skills by K. Eremenko, The Lost by S. Beckett, and The Autoimmune Protocol Reintroduction by K. Jay
November 29, 2024 at 2:09 PM