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Fourth of July
4 July 2026 10:37 pmHappy Saint Elizabeth of Portugal Day. 😘
For the Americans, a history short that popped up in my suggested:
(Although I think something went wrong with the embed. Here is the direct link: What did ordinary British people think about the American Revolution?)
ETA: And then Tumblr threw its 4th of July post at me! TIL “Yankee Doodle” was written by the British to mock americans.
^very funny, go read. If you can't access it for some reason just let me know & I can copy and paste it.
For the Americans, a history short that popped up in my suggested:
(Although I think something went wrong with the embed. Here is the direct link: What did ordinary British people think about the American Revolution?)
ETA: And then Tumblr threw its 4th of July post at me! TIL “Yankee Doodle” was written by the British to mock americans.
^very funny, go read. If you can't access it for some reason just let me know & I can copy and paste it.
Petition: Love Is Not a Crime!
Last year, the police raided our rented home, arrested us and dragged us into a nightmare no one should ever face - all because, in Uganda, our love can be punished by life in prison or death.
As I write to you, we have been released on bail. But we are not free. Now, we have less than a week to convince the government to drop the charges.
Last year, the police raided our rented home, arrested us and dragged us into a nightmare no one should ever face - all because, in Uganda, our love can be punished by life in prison or death.
As I write to you, we have been released on bail. But we are not free. Now, we have less than a week to convince the government to drop the charges.
Presented without comment
28 June 2026 09:03 amCount Binface meets Andy Burhham!
ETA: OK, adding this one also. I hate the use of the word 'destroys', but it may actually be accurate this time. Alan Partridge couldn't have done this better, the cringe is off the scale.
Count Binface destroys Sky News interviewer
ETA: Embed doesn't seem to work? Just follow the direct link.
ETA: OK, adding this one also. I hate the use of the word 'destroys', but it may actually be accurate this time. Alan Partridge couldn't have done this better, the cringe is off the scale.
Count Binface destroys Sky News interviewer
ETA: Embed doesn't seem to work? Just follow the direct link.
Annyeong ( 안녕 )* (written as a coda & tribute) by ![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
kerk_hiraeth
I ~ Annyeong, We who both met and parted
II ~ Annyeong, We who have neither met nor parted
Technically drabbles as both are 100 words, but I would term them poems.
kerk_hiraethI ~ Annyeong, We who both met and parted
II ~ Annyeong, We who have neither met nor parted
Technically drabbles as both are 100 words, but I would term them poems.
A few things...
21 June 2026 07:42 pmFirstly, I have 5 invitations for the SquidgeWorld. (It's an AO3 clone, if you are not familiar.) If anyone is interested, just DM me. :)
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And a bit of 'politics'... (I don't know that I have ever seen anyone as clueless or useless as this reporter)
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Now everything is football right now (and I am sure we have all seen the fun videos about the Scots drinking Boston dry), so here is something a little different:
I think there was something else, but I can't remember. It's very warm...
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And a bit of 'politics'... (I don't know that I have ever seen anyone as clueless or useless as this reporter)
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Now everything is football right now (and I am sure we have all seen the fun videos about the Scots drinking Boston dry), so here is something a little different:
I think there was something else, but I can't remember. It's very warm...
3 Giles fics
15 June 2026 05:55 pmIn Memoriam: Some Fic reposts for Anthony Head, by kerk_hiraeth:
Footprints
SUMMARY: "Some people come into our lives and leave footprints on our hearts and we are never ever the same." Flavia Weedn (1929-2015).
250 words
Ophelia; She is Not
AU story. Characters: Nancy (from The Wish); Buffy Summers; Cordelia Chase; Rupert Giles;
1,800 words
In the Still of the Night
SUMMARY: There's more than one of my buffyverses this could fit in; certainly not canon, as all of mine have Sunnydale; right next to the Pacific Ocean, filled with water and not a dry hole in the middle of the desert.
500 words
kerk_hiraeth:Footprints
SUMMARY: "Some people come into our lives and leave footprints on our hearts and we are never ever the same." Flavia Weedn (1929-2015).
250 words
Ophelia; She is Not
AU story. Characters: Nancy (from The Wish); Buffy Summers; Cordelia Chase; Rupert Giles;
1,800 words
In the Still of the Night
SUMMARY: There's more than one of my buffyverses this could fit in; certainly not canon, as all of mine have Sunnydale; right next to the Pacific Ocean, filled with water and not a dry hole in the middle of the desert.
500 words
BBC cancels Doctor Who Christmas special and Russell T Davies announces exit
Hey, maybe the new showrunner won't be white and male!!!
Once we've had another few wilderness years, I guess.
Hey, maybe the new showrunner won't be white and male!!!
Once we've had another few wilderness years, I guess.
Anthony Head has passsed away
5 June 2026 05:14 pmBBC: Buffy and Ted Lasso star Anthony Head dies at 72
Thank you sir for your talent and the joy you brought to so many. And for being a trans ally when so many aren't.
ETA: A heartwarming story about Buffy’s Anthony Stewart Head going out of his way for a young trans fan
ETA2: Sarah Michelle Gellar pens emotional tribute to Anthony Head after his death aged 72: ‘I’m not ok’
Thank you sir for your talent and the joy you brought to so many. And for being a trans ally when so many aren't.
ETA: A heartwarming story about Buffy’s Anthony Stewart Head going out of his way for a young trans fan
ETA2: Sarah Michelle Gellar pens emotional tribute to Anthony Head after his death aged 72: ‘I’m not ok’
The cutest fanart you will ever see:
Welcome to Stuffydale bygirlpire: Prophecy Girl Buffy, 1997
Crotchet
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UK Parliament Petition: Review anti-discrimination laws to strengthen trans women & LGBTQ+ protections
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And if anyone is into Hannibal,silverusagi has a whole 'verse:
Series: When the Devil Smiles Back
Summary: A series exploring Clarice meeting Hannibal in the TV universe. Casefic, murder husbands at large, and lots of intense conversations. A trilogy with an additional one shot.
Incredibly clever and the Murder Husbands are *chef's kiss*
Welcome to Stuffydale by
girlpire: Prophecy Girl Buffy, 1997Crotchet
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UK Parliament Petition: Review anti-discrimination laws to strengthen trans women & LGBTQ+ protections
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And if anyone is into Hannibal,
silverusagi has a whole 'verse:Series: When the Devil Smiles Back
Summary: A series exploring Clarice meeting Hannibal in the TV universe. Casefic, murder husbands at large, and lots of intense conversations. A trilogy with an additional one shot.
Incredibly clever and the Murder Husbands are *chef's kiss*
A few links.
25 May 2026 05:09 pmAP: Pope Leo XIV makes historic apology for Holy See’s own role in legitimizing slavery
Force the Oppressor to make a Lose/Lose Choice
Social Change Toolkit: Dilemma Actions
By Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg.
BBC: 'It keeps me in touch with life': The London artist still working at 103
Force the Oppressor to make a Lose/Lose Choice
Social Change Toolkit: Dilemma Actions
By Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg.
BBC: 'It keeps me in touch with life': The London artist still working at 103
Happy Birthday Dimash <3
24 May 2026 01:53 pmHe is 32 today. ^_^ Which seems like the perfect opportunity to post something I have been meaning to post ever since the Winter Olympics...
Under a cut, cause I think it'll get long. <3
( So, did you know that the winner of the men's Figure Skating is from Kazakhstan? )
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In more recent news, Dimash, who is UN Migration Goodwill Ambassador, this week visited Cox’s Bazar, the world’s largest refugee camp. Dimash News has several pieces on his, I will just link to this one:
Cultural Heritage and Music: Dimash Meets Rohingya Community Musicians in Cox’s Bazar
Dimash also posted a message on Instagram, which is really sweet. LOTS of kids.
You can donate here. <3
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Finally, then last last year, 14 young Virtuosos from The Virtuosos Talent Show, adapted Dimash's song 'Omir' for orchestra, and offered this recording as 'a heartfelt birthday gift and tribute to Dimash Qudaibergen’s artistry, inspiration, and the incredible community of Dears around the world'.
('Virtuosos is a classical music talent show with a unique format, focusing on discovering young classical talent and then giving the talented youngsters a chance to develop and progress in a way that few others have'. Dimash has been a judge on the show for the last few years, he is incredibly supportive of young talent and has even set up a children's music competition in Kazakhstan.)
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There are so many terrible things happening in the world, so it is good to remember that there are also good and talented people out there, helping others and creating beauty. ❤️🎶
Dimash Masterpost
Under a cut, cause I think it'll get long. <3
( So, did you know that the winner of the men's Figure Skating is from Kazakhstan? )
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In more recent news, Dimash, who is UN Migration Goodwill Ambassador, this week visited Cox’s Bazar, the world’s largest refugee camp. Dimash News has several pieces on his, I will just link to this one:
Cultural Heritage and Music: Dimash Meets Rohingya Community Musicians in Cox’s Bazar
Dimash also posted a message on Instagram, which is really sweet. LOTS of kids.
You can donate here. <3
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Finally, then last last year, 14 young Virtuosos from The Virtuosos Talent Show, adapted Dimash's song 'Omir' for orchestra, and offered this recording as 'a heartfelt birthday gift and tribute to Dimash Qudaibergen’s artistry, inspiration, and the incredible community of Dears around the world'.
('Virtuosos is a classical music talent show with a unique format, focusing on discovering young classical talent and then giving the talented youngsters a chance to develop and progress in a way that few others have'. Dimash has been a judge on the show for the last few years, he is incredibly supportive of young talent and has even set up a children's music competition in Kazakhstan.)
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There are so many terrible things happening in the world, so it is good to remember that there are also good and talented people out there, helping others and creating beauty. ❤️🎶
Dimash Masterpost
Poetry recs
24 May 2026 12:41 pmTwo recs.
With the palm of your hand bykerk_hiraeth.
200 words, Inspired by Korean GL Characters (dramas; movies, short films)
Posted as fic, but sits on the border between prose and poetry. Beautiful and melancholic. <3
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Don't You Dare byannabeth_roses
Eleventh Doctor/River Song. | angst. | 252 words.
Link goes to DW, you can find it on AO3 here.
Go wallow in Doctor/River feels. <3
With the palm of your hand by
kerk_hiraeth.200 words, Inspired by Korean GL Characters (dramas; movies, short films)
Posted as fic, but sits on the border between prose and poetry. Beautiful and melancholic. <3
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Don't You Dare by
annabeth_rosesEleventh Doctor/River Song. | angst. | 252 words.
Link goes to DW, you can find it on AO3 here.
Go wallow in Doctor/River feels. <3
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19 May 2026 06:05 pmIn 24 12 hours, the UN will vote on a landmark climate resolution recognizing that governments have a legal obligation to fight the climate crisis.
Add your name now to help tip the vote!
Add your name now to help tip the vote!
Dune trailer
17 May 2026 06:10 pmJust for me, I want to be able to find it again. I've just had it sitting in a tab, and I am trying to tidy up.
( Read more... )
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Link round up
17 May 2026 04:48 pmA win for trans ppl in Australia: Giggle v Tickle: Federal Court dismisses appeal in landmark 'What is a woman' case
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beccadg has started a fundraiser. Go help if you can. <3
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And via Kerk: Pope Leo surprises priests in southern Lebanon with video call (Facebook, sorry. But I could view it without being logged in, so I hope it works for others too.)
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beccadg has started a fundraiser. Go help if you can. <3~
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And via Kerk: Pope Leo surprises priests in southern Lebanon with video call (Facebook, sorry. But I could view it without being logged in, so I hope it works for others too.)
Guess who's back?
16 May 2026 02:51 pmOwls and I posted Chapter 7 of 'Meet the Neighbours', our Doctor Who/Good Omens crossover fic! 🤗🤗🤗
Overall summary, for anyone who might be curious:
Missy and the Doctor move to the South Downs. Aziraphale and Crowley are their neighbours.
That's it, that's the set-up.
(Show canon, what show canon?)
Overall summary, for anyone who might be curious:
Missy and the Doctor move to the South Downs. Aziraphale and Crowley are their neighbours.
That's it, that's the set-up.
(Show canon, what show canon?)
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15 May 2026 07:12 pmA little link for my fellow UK peeps:
R U still there? - Reform Councillor Bingo
Keeping track of the reform UK exits
(As of posting this, the number is 13)
R U still there? - Reform Councillor Bingo
Keeping track of the reform UK exits
(As of posting this, the number is 13)
78 years of the ongoing Nakba.
Not sure what to write, so have a couple of links:
For people in the UK: Write to your MP
We need your support for a new Early Day Motion (EDM) marking 78 years since the start of the Nakba, which has been tabled by Iqbal Mohamed MP with cross-party sponsorship.
And if you ever wanted to buy a kufiya, this is the place to get one:
Hirbawi Shop
Not sure what to write, so have a couple of links:
For people in the UK: Write to your MP
We need your support for a new Early Day Motion (EDM) marking 78 years since the start of the Nakba, which has been tabled by Iqbal Mohamed MP with cross-party sponsorship.
And if you ever wanted to buy a kufiya, this is the place to get one:
Hirbawi Shop