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Copy editor. Words matter. She/her.

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The title of a recipe book from the 1980s, extolling the versatility of eggs.

The title of a recipe book from the 1980s, extolling the versatility of eggs.

Ja-nee, kyk, dinge was anders in die 1980s

14.04.2025 20:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Die stories wat ons vir onsself vertel, siel, Suid-Afrika en 13 goed wat ek nou wéét Die afgelope jaar was op 'n persoonlike front, uitdagend, sΓͺ ANNELIESE BURGESS. Dit het by tye gevoel asof sy moeisaam deur 'n toegegroeide kloof oor takke en klippe opdraand probeer klim. Ander tye w...

binne-land.ghost.io/die-stories-...

13.04.2025 16:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Baby olive thrush waiting to be fed, with its beak wide open. He/She loves mealworms.

Baby olive thrush waiting to be fed, with its beak wide open. He/She loves mealworms.

Sylvester says hi. Also, "I'm hangry".

12.04.2025 20:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Weekend plans: listening to the entire Britney discography. Might do some chores in between?

21.02.2025 19:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
An extract from Nora Ephron's book "I Feel Bad About My Neck", describing various neck defects that one notices as one gets older - specifically from the age of 43.

An extract from Nora Ephron's book "I Feel Bad About My Neck", describing various neck defects that one notices as one gets older - specifically from the age of 43.

Oh, the accuracy. Thank you, Nora Ephron.

17.02.2025 19:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Two fresh beans on a red background, constituting the entirety of my container vegetable gardening effort.

Two fresh beans on a red background, constituting the entirety of my container vegetable gardening effort.

Well, so much for my container gardening effort. Two whole beans. πŸ˜‚

16.02.2025 13:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Blank book to write in as a diary.

Blank book to write in as a diary.

A whole new diary for a whole new geopolitical order. Here we go.

13.02.2025 21:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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THE 25 BEST FILMS OF 2024

A video countdown

vimeo.com/1046284152

13.01.2025 14:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2599    πŸ” 592    πŸ’¬ 117    πŸ“Œ 318
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Rest easy Joubs. Thank you for always being the coolest guy in the newsroom. I was privileged to know you and always enjoyed your musical tales. To Fay and the kids, know he was loved. The world has lost a great guy. RIP.

01.01.2025 18:42 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Tiny apartment full of book chaos because someone decided it was a good idea to sort out their books.

Tiny apartment full of book chaos because someone decided it was a good idea to sort out their books.

Sort out your bookshelves, you said. It'll be fun, you said. Now what.

28.12.2024 14:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Book called "The simple subs book: A manual for sub-editors(and would-be) sub-editors on newspapers, trade papers and house journals".

Book called "The simple subs book: A manual for sub-editors(and would-be) sub-editors on newspapers, trade papers and house journals".

Relic.

28.12.2024 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Can't have Christmas without trifle!

23.12.2024 17:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Two gnu grazing on grass.

Two gnu grazing on grass.

Honestly can't explain why wildebeest are my favourite animal, but they just are, and I don't care so much about seeing the big five as long as I see a confusion/implausibility of them. And they are always in abundance in Dinokeng, so happy times.

23.12.2024 16:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Christmas lights in trees, with a threatening thunderstorm at the back

Christmas lights in trees, with a threatening thunderstorm at the back

Summer Christmas lights.

12.12.2024 17:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Christmas lights versus neighbours' lights. Looks like a scene from a horror movie.

Christmas lights versus neighbours' lights. Looks like a scene from a horror movie.

06.12.2024 18:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Christmas lights versus red light at neighbours' entrance.

Christmas lights versus red light at neighbours' entrance.

Bit of a clash between my Christmas lights and my neighbours' red light district vibe.

06.12.2024 17:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Group assignments will break you in ways that you didn't even think possible.

01.12.2024 15:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Kelsea Ballerini - hole in the bottle (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by KelseaBalleriniVEVO Kelsea Ballerini - hole in the bottle (Official Music Video)

Bottle #LyricsPrompt #LyricsPrompt2024
Kelsea Ballerini - Hole in the Bottle youtu.be/ZUHQ0j6qrCM?...

17.11.2024 18:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Pillow torn apart with stuffing all over the floor.

Pillow torn apart with stuffing all over the floor.

Puppy life 😭

28.07.2024 17:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Charcoal-coloured cat - size large - sitting on the table on study material.

Charcoal-coloured cat - size large - sitting on the table on study material.

Invasive species, really bad for a studying environment.

22.07.2024 20:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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To new beginnings.

03.03.2024 19:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Yellow flowers at night.

Yellow flowers at night.

Night walk, high summer.

10.02.2024 18:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Parktown Prawn on the driveway.

Parktown Prawn on the driveway.

Mutant Parktown Prawn. IYKYK

01.02.2024 19:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Tree with the moon in the background.

Tree with the moon in the background.

Late summer.

20.01.2024 16:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
View of my garden, with bird feeders and two finches. Some Spanish moss and verbena.

View of my garden, with bird feeders and two finches. Some Spanish moss and verbena.

Happiness.

30.12.2023 12:08 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#CeasefireNow

10.12.2023 20:50 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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