Emma Thane Of Cawdor 👑

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Welsh. Adoptive solo parent. Cats, cake and coffee. Books. Lots and lots of books.
I have an invite code for Bluesky if anyone wants it
I hadn't thought to post it here, but if anyone here is interested in joining Bluesky I have invite codes.
Got myself a back to school treat from Bookish Crick.
My reward for surviving the school holidays with a stroppy teen.
Who doesn't need a Bored Gay Werewolf on their bookshelf?
#bookstodon
Been booted off my office chair in my working from home spot. Luckily I have a standing desk so I just lifted it up and am now working over his head.
This has also displeased His Majesty who has clawed me from below. The noise of typing was disturbing his rest.
#CatsOfMastodon
Little trip to the #library today
Got How to Build a Boat by Elaine Feeney and The Ferryman by Justin Cronin
#CaruEichLlfyrgell
#LoveYourLibrary
#bookstodon
Bought myself a bunch of flowers. 🌻
Having cake for breakfast after dropping the child at the train station this morning. Don't need to pretend I really want granary toast to be healthy.
Earwigging on a group of elderly ladies who have met for coffee. They are discussing injuries from falls and showing each other photos on their smartphones.
"Now how did they manage to stitch that, Maggie?"
#ListeningInCafes

*NEW POST*

My latest post discusses the remarkable Nanny Morgan, whose legacy has been marred by folklore. She was a fascinating woman who didn't deserve her fate, who suffered stereotyping in both life and death. She deserves to be remembered as a person rather than a witch. I've completely rewritten this article to reflect new research. I really hope you enjoy this lengthy but important post.

https://nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/2022/08/nanny-morgan-and-shropshire-witch.html

#Shropshire #Witchcraft #Folklore

Reclaiming Nanny Morgan

Witchcraft is in the bones of Shropshire folk, if we are to believe folklorist Charlotte Burne. She recounted that magic was so ingrained in...

Went to the Angel Hotel in Abergavenny for John Niven's book event for his new memoir, O Brother. Hosted by Bookish Crickhowell, John was interviewed by James Dean Bradfield of the Manic Street Preachers.
John's thoughts and feelings about his brother, the "chaotic sibling" really affected me and will stay with me for a long time.
#bookstodon
Hugo is one human year old today. He would like you to know he plans to continue being the same magnificent shitbag he has always been for the coming year.
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