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Runner, cook, film watcher, book reader. Based in Coventry UK.

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New emojis in 26.4

New emojis in 26.4

Love a 1gb update that adds a few emojis.

09.03.2026 18:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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a man in a suit and tie is wearing sunglasses . ALT: a man in a suit and tie is wearing sunglasses .

That moment when you bag up the sex toys when your Irish Catholic landlord is gonna visit…

04.03.2026 17:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Dydd GΕ΅yl Dewi 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 And happy first day of spring 🌷πŸͺ»

01.03.2026 15:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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On my way home…

26.02.2026 08:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Had myself a little adventure…

25.02.2026 18:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The BRILLIANT Anrhony Delaney talking last night about QUEER HISTORY, a hidden history of lovers, lawbreakers and homemakers, on a live video chat for subscribers to my weekly history newsletter, MY LIFE IN THE PAST! Recording of the whole talk available (for free!) lucyworsley.substack.com

23.02.2026 16:16 πŸ‘ 82 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

It has no chapters and is very short. But the writing style is beautiful.

21.02.2026 15:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Box Hill is a great read. Loved it.

21.02.2026 15:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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This is why so many courts have found conversion therapy, which shows images to gay men to stop them from being attracted to other men, to be excessively cruel.

21.02.2026 03:49 πŸ‘ 1610 πŸ” 231 πŸ’¬ 205 πŸ“Œ 29

Nothing like waiting for the tumble drier to finish before holiday packing.

21.02.2026 15:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hilarious

20.02.2026 21:29 πŸ‘ 11087 πŸ” 1840 πŸ’¬ 376 πŸ“Œ 165
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Just realised on trip to Iceland I may have to do new European entry system. I’ll touch things and have photo. Pnargh.

16.02.2026 20:49 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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When life gives you eggs and potatoes…

16.02.2026 17:56 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Explains where my parcel is.

16.02.2026 13:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Got myself out early and parkwalked.

14.02.2026 13:59 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Damn lack of editing. Histor Eek.

13.02.2026 18:07 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Histor ique.

13.02.2026 18:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Church of England abandons proposals for same-sex blessing ceremonies General Synod did vote to continue to look at the issue, but bishops say there are

Second ffs in 5 minutes

Church of England abandons proposals for same-sex blessing ceremonies www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

12.02.2026 22:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Ffs

12.02.2026 22:35 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This is what Β£7 gets you at a #socialsupermarket

11.02.2026 14:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Team GB’s Gus Kenworthy urinated this message in protest against Trump at the Winter Olympics. Or he was just having a bad work day

09.02.2026 17:38 πŸ‘ 33 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 0
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt

The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt

Week 6 complete: a book with a strong sense of place.

09.02.2026 20:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Next on my reading list funnily enough!

09.02.2026 09:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Joy of living in a city of continuous rebirth.

06.02.2026 19:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Bus 8 towards Walsgrave. It’s a bit hidden so ask. Lots of 2 tone stuff is currently being demolished in redevelopment of the centre.

06.02.2026 19:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

There’s the Coventry Music Museum. Car from Ghost Town video. And awesome breakfast offerings.

06.02.2026 19:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
ABBA valentine picture disc of lay all your love on me/my live my life.

ABBA valentine picture disc of lay all your love on me/my live my life.

Nothing says Valentines like a song about jealousy and a song about the end of a relationship.

06.02.2026 18:55 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Coventry's Godiva Festival will not be held in 2026 Coventry City Council says rising costs and other issues mean there will be no event this year.

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Sad news. But it does make Cov equivalent to Glasto.

06.02.2026 16:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Dick injections. I’m gonna go what.

05.02.2026 22:24 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0