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The 5 Simpsons lines I likely quote the most: “Lousy Smarch weather!” “Stupid farmers!” “He tells me to BURN things!” “I am so smart! I am so smart…!” “Hey, Spock! Whaddya want on your hot dog..?” (answer: “Surprise me..!”😂Delivered by Leonard Nimoy of course, in his underrated drily-funny cameo!😅)

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NOOOO…!!😩NOT DOLLY!!😭💔WHY is it always one of the few genuinely GOOD, kindhearted & decent human beings who so selflessly give & help others, get taken before their time, yet meanwhile FAR too many deliberately-cruel, self-absorbed & Machiavellian Bad Guys continue to thrive?😪💔

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Dolly's generosity of spirit alongside her countless millions given away shows us just how small and disgusting the the techbros really are. They could help to repair the world and instead they are stripping the copper off the wires.

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Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Q: How evil do you have to be to cut a Dolly book program? A: Pretty f*cking evil. Solution: Dolly for Prez! Dolly Parton Calls Out Indiana Gov Over Plan to Dump Her Imagination Library www.thedailybeast.com/dolly-parton... cc @drjengunter.bsky.social

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Dolly Parton Calls Out Indiana Gov Over Plan to Dump Her Imagination Library

The country singer started the “Imagination Library” nearly 30 years ago to encourage early literacy.

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Karen Simmons @karen511.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Another beautiful “fancy frock” at the Schiaparelli fashion exhibit at the V&A Museum that I went to on my last full day in London!😍😭 #schiaparelli #victoriaandalbertmuseum #london #fashion #uk

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Karen Simmons @karen511.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Part of the Schiaparelli exhibit at the V&A Museum, which I went to with the lovely @gillybroderick.bsky.social ! #victoriandalbertmuseum #schiaparelli #fashion #london #uk

haute couture dresses at the Schiaparelli fashion exhibit at the V&A museum in London

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Karen Simmons @karen511.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

I know they’re cheesy, but I do get fascinated by the brightly-lit digital ads at Piccadilly Circus sometimes!😄✨(like Homer Simpson dutifully obeying what the billboards tell him to buy! “Why, yes, Mr. Leopard Man, I think I WOULD like a Schweppes, now that you mention it!”😂) #london #piccadilly

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Karen Simmons @karen511.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Did high-tea at Fortnum & Mason today! Only have a few days left on my London bday-trip & want to make the most of it, a bit of genteel “tea & civility” before I have to go back to the UN-civilized dystopia of LA!😅A tad pricey but worth it — good sandwiches & pastries!😋🍰🫖🍰 #fortnumandmason #london

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One of my fave nighttime views in London!😍 One of the many beautiful views that always makes me wistful about wanting to stay here forever!😭🙏❤️🇬🇧 #london #londonphotography #londonnights #uk #londoneye

Karen Simmons @karen511.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

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Just saw this at the BFI IMAX, in 3D!😍Very fun film & you don’t necessarily have to have seen the tv series (which I didn’t! I’m WAY behind on the Star Wars tv shows!🤭) to enjoy it; it‘s self-explanatory & a good stand-alone Star Wars adventure! #themandalorianandgrogu #starwars #movies #london

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I love that people in London actually BROWSE THE BOOKS & READ THEM instead of coming into bookshops just to sit & scroll their phones/laptops endlessly like they do in LA!🤗❤️📚(what few are left that is!😭Bookshops in LA are a vanishing species compared to all the good ones they still have in London!😭)

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My purchase at Foyle’s in Cambridge Circus today!📚 (along with a surprisingly-tasty blackberry-lime cordial from their upstairs cafe!😋 Much needed on a hot day like this!🥵) #foyles #books #bookshop #london #uk #foylesbookshop

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Went to the Tate Britain museum today — some gorgeous famous pieces of art!😍🖼️ #tatebritain #museum #london #art #classicart #paintings #sculpture

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Saw Cole Porter’s “High Society” at the Barbican in London tonight; it was a GREAT show!🤩VERY funny bits of farce, fantastic musical-numbers (of course! It’s Cole Porter!😄) grand sets & gorgeous period costumes!😍👗Get tix for it if you can!👍 #highsocietymusical #london #theatre #musical #thebarbican

Poster for Cole Porter’s “High Society” musical at the Barbican Theatre in London

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Edgar Allen Poe’s “The Pigeon of Death!”😄(Looks more menacing than a raven on a mantel in this pic, doesn’t he?😁But I still fed him seeds anyway & he was a happy little bird!😄❤️🐦‍⬛ #stjameschurch #piccadilly #london #pigeons

Pigeon sitting on churchyard wall at St. James Church in Piccadilly, London

Karen Simmons @karen511.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Went to the Tate Britain museum today — some gorgeous famous pieces of art!😍🖼️ #tatebritain #museum #london #art #classicart #paintings #sculpture

Karen Simmons @karen511.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

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Loved seeing Project: Hail Mary on that giant 70 mm BFI IMAX screen!😍 Absolutely stunning! (& so moving, funny & sweet too, of course!😭❤️) It really deserves to win Best Picture at the Oscars this year since no other film has come close to being this good!👍🚀 #ProjectHailMary #movies #London

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Thought about going to see the Paddington musical as a fun lark while I’m here in London but the tickets were INSANELY expensive!😳(why this show in particular more than others, I wonder?) Don’t know how anyone with kids can afford to take them to see it! (aren’t kids their target audience?) #London

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Karen Simmons @karen511.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

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About to see this again, this time on the humongous IMAX screen at the BFI Southbank in London!😍❤️😭❤️🚀#projecthailmarymovie #rockyhailmary #bfisouthbank #movielover #London #birthdaytrip

Movie poster for “Project: Hail Mary” at BFI IMAX

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Just saw Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap” again today (with a brand-new cast from the last time I saw it); fun thing to do in London if you’re a fan of Christie’s work!☺️🔎 #AgathaChristie #London #birthdaytrip #murdermystery

Interior of the St. Martin’s Theatre where Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap” is playing

Exterior & marquee of the St. Martin’s Theatre where Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap” is playing

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Overheard a fellow loudly pontificating about WWII a few tables down from mine at the breakfast-buffet at my hotel the other morning — felt like I was in an episode of Fawlty Towers!😂 #London #birthdaytrip

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It’s my bday today (it’s why I’m on my usual UK/London #birthdaytrip 🤗❤️), so I’m going to see “Oh, Mary!” at the Trafalgar Theatre tonight!🤗 (with the very funny Catherine Tate, who was always one of my fave Doctor Who companions to one of my fave Doctors, David Tennant!) #OhMary #theatre #London

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Karen Simmons @karen511.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Every time I see this painting (The Execution of Lady Jane Grey by Paul Delaroche) at the National Gallery, it makes me cry!😢 EVERY time. The sad tragedy of what this poor woman went through is really captured in this painting. #theNationalGallery #London #UK #fineart #painting #history

“The Execution of Lady Jane Grey” portrait at the National Gallery in London

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Karen Simmons @karen511.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Always love how Piccadilly Circus looks at night!😍

Karen Simmons @karen511.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Always love how Piccadilly Circus looks at night!😍

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Just watched David Attenborough’s 100th birthday celebration at the Royal Albert Hall on tv — it was so good!🥲(loved that Michael Palin was there too, another genuinely kind human being!☺️) Seeing him there, he didn’t even look close to 100 years old!😯Still going strong!👍 #DavidAttenborough

Sir David Attenborough at his 100th birthday tribute celebration at the Royal Albert Hall

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It always amazes me — in the few days I’ve been in London so far, I’ve already had more GENUINELY friendly conversations & joyful experiences just in these last several days then I’ve ever had in YEARS back in LA!🤗❤️What a refreshing change!😄(wish I could stay permanently!😭) #London #UK #birthdaytrip

Classical musicians playing in Covent Garden, London

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