Alison

Word of the day is ‘hingum-tringum’: 19th-century Scots for feeling feeble or barely presentable, and just about hanging together.

Hand drawn card with 'not long....' written above some track and lights

Inside of the card reads '...until theme park season' and has a drawing of Rita a ride at Alton Towers (of which my son isn't that big of a fan but said it was easier to draw than Smiler)

Thought it was an early Mother's day card....but no...see you soon @altontowers.bsky.social

READING FOR PLEASURE has such a powerful impact on kids, it should be at the heart of everything you do with them, every single day. Always show how them how much YOU love books. Read books to them, talk about books with them, help them find books to love - and it will change their lives! #literacy

Why do books matter so much? Because books can open eyes & hearts & minds. They can show us the world in a different light, helping us imagine other lives. Books can connect us, bringing us together, building bridges in a world of walls. They are the greatest empathy engines ever invented. #BookSky

I remember Jonathan talking about overdue bills on the mantelpiece and demands for money that the audience would NEVER see! Astonishing

A message from Jonathan Stroud via @alishenanigans.bsky.social today!
#SaveLockwoodandCo #LockNationEditorsDay

A belated thankyou!

a cartoon penguin wearing a party hat and scarf is surrounded by confetti ALT: a cartoon penguin wearing a party hat and scarf is surrounded by confetti

For #LockNationFicWritersDay, I want to celebrate the wonderful writers here on Bluesky! I know of: @neevedafoe.bsky.social, @mirroringdust.bsky.social, @alishenanigans.bsky.social, @72scopley.bsky.social, @l-istyping.bsky.social, & @thebiscuitrule.bsky.social. Who am I missing?
#SaveLockwoodandCo

A device that reads: I still work but the light in me has gone out

Same.

Saw someone upbraiding someone else for having a hobby while the world is on fire, and, my friends:

1. The world is ever on fire, this is today's conflagration;

2. If you don't find time for rest and joy the fire will consume you;

3. Don't let people shame you for being an entire human.

If you’re tired of N*tflix stickers ruining your Lockwood and Co books, I have a solution for you inspired by @ /lvcycarlyle on Twitter! Attached are printable LockNation logos for you to tape/glue to your books! Works for UK and US editions! #SaveLockwoodandCo
#LockNationFillerEpisodes

My whole personality has become watching Tally the Elf videos from Disney and I'm fine with that...

This is, technically, an Advent Calendar.

Ha good guess! It's one of his favourite theme park rides that has a black and yellow theme!

Youngest is 11 today any guesses to what theme he wanted (with 2 days notice 🤪🤣) @altontowers.bsky.social

I don't think I've properly introduced it over here, but I started the #EmptyQueueProject to share my photos of empty themed areas. Now people send me theirs to share the magic of having somewhere all to yourself. Feel free to post your own, and see more here: www.robyeodesign.com/emptyqueueproject

This is Enzo. He will carry on, but he will not be enthusiastic about it. 12/10

There are two books (they're the same book) wrapped up in festive wrapping paper. On top of each of them is a bar of chocolate and a pack of Pukka tea. If you join the Big Green Book Swap, you and a new online buddy will be matched up and you'll each get a book, some choc and a lovely cup of tea.

THE FESTIVE BIG GREEN BOOK SWAP

You let me know what kind of stuff you like reading.

I'll match you up with someone with similar tastes.

I'll post you both a book I think you'll like (+ choc & tea!).

Read & chat with your book buddy.

Just £15

DETAILS HERE!
www.biggreenbookshop.com/index.php

And thanks Katie!

My first ever mosaic! Finally grouted (amazing course by the lovely brionymachin who is on the Instagram!) #locklye inspired

Oh lovely!

@tswiftupdatess.swifties.social hello! have you seen my Taylor Swift Eras design? I sell cards and a cross stitch pattern at www.etsy.com/shop/8bitnorthxstitch

Oooh exciting! Would you share photos?

Oh to be an Austen heroine banished to a remote seaside cottage with only ten bedrooms, three servants, and extensive grounds.

To be fair she does look like a chicken.

When you ask people about the books that changed their lives, they almost always mention a children's book. They're the books that make us readers, shape us at the deepest levels, and stay with us FOREVER. That's why I think children's books are the most important books of all! #kidlit #books

Bolognese are coming
Bolognese are coming

Oh yay! It won't let me DM you on here but I have DMd you on the blue bird site if you still access that?

Follow me & repost by 11pm tonight and 2 lucky people will each win a four pack of Xmas cards of their choice from www.etsy.com/shop/8bitnorthxstitch Choose from the Beatles, Ghosts, Slade, East 16, Royle Family, Spice Girls, The Fall , 70s Christmas & Frankie.