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Curious artistic middle-aged bilingual Italian-English nerd who likes crocheting, reading, video gaming and looking at animals and old things. English teacher and erstwhile Star Wars translator as well.

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The cover of the graphic novel of Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman. A stained glass depicts some of the characters in the novel.

The cover of the graphic novel of Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman. A stained glass depicts some of the characters in the novel.

πŸ“šI remembered I had backed up this graphic novel on Kickstarter (or something: I'm ageing), but I hadn't checked when it was due,so it was a lovely surprise to get it today. It's really wonderful, @colleendoran.bsky.social you did such an awesome job! @goodomensnews.bsky.social #pratchett #goodomens

06.11.2025 13:05 β€” πŸ‘ 39    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The Dungeon Crawler Carl: CROCODILE graphic novel Hello, Crawlers! We're so pleased to invite you to CROCODILE, Dungeon Crawler Carl's first official graphic novel expansion. Now get out there and kill, kill, ki--er, pledge!

Proud to be the 2,051st backer 😎 on @BackerKit Crowdfunding for The Dungeon Crawler Carl: CROCODILE graphic novel! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/v...

13.10.2025 18:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The Dungeon Crawler Carl: CROCODILE graphic novel Hello, Crawlers! We're so pleased to invite you to CROCODILE, Dungeon Crawler Carl's first official graphic novel expansion. Now get out there and kill, kill, ki--er, pledge!

Just earned Bronze badge for the The Dungeon Crawler Carl: CROCODILE graphic novel on @BackerKit! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/v...

13.10.2025 18:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A large green praying mantis perched on the side of a cactus plant in a terracotta vase. More succulent plants in another vase can be seen in the background. On the left, part of a solar garden decoration on a piece of tree trunk can be seen.

A large green praying mantis perched on the side of a cactus plant in a terracotta vase. More succulent plants in another vase can be seen in the background. On the left, part of a solar garden decoration on a piece of tree trunk can be seen.

For my continuing series featuring #Critters in my #garden, here is our latest acquisition. I'm guessing it's a she because she's rather large, no less than 8cm. I've read that the presence of #prayingmantis means the garden is healthy and #biodiverse, is it true? I'd never seen one in over 50years!

08.10.2025 06:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

And that's because "it does them good to go out and have a job". Hear the wonderful words of wisdom of someone who has clearly never had experience with young people with mental health issues. Jesus. #mentalhealth

06.10.2025 11:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Listening to Jeremy Vine's show on BBC2. Don't you just love how the first way Conservatives in the UK propose to save money is to cut help to people with depression and mental health issues? Robin Hood in reverse 🀒
#tories #conservativesUK #jeremyvine #BBC2

06.10.2025 11:42 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes!!! I'll collect it at the Con ❀️

05.10.2025 11:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Nice!!!!!
Yours,
The Opera Ghost
Ps: HAHAHAHAHA!!

01.10.2025 18:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#DCC #DungeonCrawlerCarl

01.10.2025 17:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Dungeon Crawler Carl: CROCODILE graphic novel Hello, Crawlers! We're so pleased to invite you to CROCODILE, Dungeon Crawler Carl's first official graphic novel expansion. Now get out there and kill, kill, ki--er, pledge!

Proud to be the 2,051st backer 😎 on @BackerKit Crowdfunding for The Dungeon Crawler Carl: CROCODILE graphic novel! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/v...

01.10.2025 17:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Happy birthday! πŸŽ‚

24.09.2025 13:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Happy birthday!πŸŽ‚

21.09.2025 11:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Pale grey square background with black art nouveau border and text reading "World Alzheimer's Day".  Below it sits a blue logo for the Alzheimer's Society in Arial text and a blue and yellow flower.

Pale grey square background with black art nouveau border and text reading "World Alzheimer's Day". Below it sits a blue logo for the Alzheimer's Society in Arial text and a blue and yellow flower.

Today is World Alzheimer's Day, and we are proud to be supporting the Alzheimer's Society as one of our chosen charities, a cause that Sir Terry also endorsed. Take a look at their website here: www.alzheimers.org.uk/

#DWCon #DWConCharities #WorldAlzheimersDay

@alzheimerssoc.bsky.social

21.09.2025 09:00 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Happy birthday Ian! 🍾

14.09.2025 09:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Happy birthday Bernard! πŸ’

13.09.2025 11:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The fact that I'm dreading finishing book #7 speaks volumes (see what I did there 😁) for my enjoyment of the series 😸

04.09.2025 10:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

NEITHER RAIN NOR SNOW NOR GLOM OF NIT CAN STAY THESE MESSENGERS ABOUT THEIR DUTY

Mrs Cake 😁 or, more precisely,

rocks

troll's with sticks

All sorts of dragons

Mrs. Cake

Huje green things with teeth

Any kinds of black dogs with orange eyebrows

Rains of spaniel's.

fog.

Mrs. Cake

01.09.2025 09:17 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Happy birthday!πŸŽ‚πŸŽ‰πŸ₯°

28.08.2025 10:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A bottle of rum punch called Strong Rum Punch; on its left, a glass of punch prepared with it. Both things are on a blue chequered tablecloth with red fruits on it. In the background there are some trees and it is possible to make out the shapes of two caravans.

A bottle of rum punch called Strong Rum Punch; on its left, a glass of punch prepared with it. Both things are on a blue chequered tablecloth with red fruits on it. In the background there are some trees and it is possible to make out the shapes of two caravans.

Forgot to post this yesterday for the Rum thingy over at @dwcon.org - here's a nice little hot drink they have here in the Austrian mountains πŸ₯ƒ I guess it might be Nanny Ogg's nightcap πŸ˜‚ #discworld #nannyogg

17.08.2025 13:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!

16.08.2025 13:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A banananananana dak'ry, toot sweet, chop chop! (Nanny Ogg, of course. Not the actual quote but I'm sure it's something similar in Witches abroad)

16.08.2025 11:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations! I'm afraid the World of Poo awaits in very real terms but things will improve πŸ˜„ welcome young Sam! πŸ₯³πŸ‘‘πŸΎπŸ₯‚

14.08.2025 19:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Newbie question, sorry, I'm genuinely interested: how is it different from using circular needles?

12.08.2025 21:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Beautiful! Well done πŸ‘πŸ»βœ…

12.08.2025 21:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Wow! 😍 It's really beautiful. I'm not proficient enough for this but I love the design ❀️❀️❀️

12.08.2025 21:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You're a star πŸ’«! Thanks ❀️

11.08.2025 17:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I've had a look, it doesn't seem complicated. I'm about to cast on but quick question: every row starts with a Sl1wyif and ends with K2?

11.08.2025 17:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

And I agree on the humour being a sorely needed factor, in addition - for me - to the lack of sex scenes, something I really appreciate. Although there might be some goings-on in later books I don't think they might become the focus of the narrative - a thing I hate!

11.08.2025 16:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I've watched the WoT series but haven't read it so far. David Eddings's Belgariad, now that I think of it, had this Carl touch where the monsters would get bigger and bigger, the situations more and more complicated and the characters had a nice humorous streak.

11.08.2025 16:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Just started book 4. You wanted to say "can't", though? πŸ˜… Although I've read my fair share of page-turning series (Ben Aaronovitch's Rivers of London, or The Expanse) this is starting to rank rather high πŸ‘‘πŸ©

11.08.2025 16:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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