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Michael Pryor @michaeljpryor.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Visited the Bertrand Bookshop here in Lisbon, the oldest bookstore in the world still in operation. It was founded in the 18th century!

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Michael Pryor @michaeljpryor.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

They really, really love their sardines here in Portugal. And, yes, that's a Ferris Wheel of sardine tins in the window.

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Michael Pryor @michaeljpryor.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

In 1916 after a German Zeppelin crashed near the UK town of Little Wigborough a baby girl born that night was christened 'Zeppelina', which is a name we *definitely* need to see more often.

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Michael Pryor @michaeljpryor.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

It's outright discrimination if visible pensioners have to pay.

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Michael Pryor @michaeljpryor.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Did you know that the Australian tardigrade (macrobiotus australis) is not only almost totally impervious to extreme heat, pressure, and radiation, but it's also entirely resistant to criticism? 'Rigorous experiments subjected the tardigrades to criticism from theatre, music and restaurant critics.

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Michael Pryor @michaeljpryor.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Well, now. I just realised that Adam the Space Hippy and Tucker McElroy from the Good Old Boys were the same actor. Thespians are so talented.

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Michael Pryor @michaeljpryor.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

We went to a 'High Cheese' at the Westin. Like a High Tea, but instead of scones, jam and cream it was an array of delicious cheesy morsels. Splendid!

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Michael Pryor @michaeljpryor.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

From Australian Women's Weekly Sept 1978. The lad second right is imagining a future where all teens will wear safari suits. Arrested Development Narrator: He imagined wrong.

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Michael Pryor @michaeljpryor.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Spending a few days on a paddlesteamer, chugging down the Murray. Here's last night's sunset

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Michael Pryor @michaeljpryor.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

'Sometimes, when you look into the ibis, the ibis looks back' - Friedrich 'the Fredster' Nietzsche

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Michael Pryor @michaeljpryor.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Series 4 of the Apocryphal Australia podcast is coming soon, and here's a sneaky preview! www.podbean.com/eas/pb-bq8ez...

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Michael Pryor @michaeljpryor.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Saw this perky kooka on a fence post yesterday.

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Michael Pryor @michaeljpryor.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Working hard with Stephen Higgins on preparing the Apocryphal Australia podcast. Coming soon, more unbelievable stories of rogues, mountebanks and tragic heroes, more fascinating tales of extraordinary events, remarkable natural features and hidden scandals!

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Michael Pryor @michaeljpryor.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

A late season bud for Precious Michelle, a delicate shell pink rose, after a rain shower.

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Michael Pryor @michaeljpryor.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

The Hero's Journey Reimagined Where the Hero Stays Home and Does Some Much Needed Maintenance Instead of Journeying.

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Michael Pryor @michaeljpryor.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Early morning balloon in the neighbourhood.

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Michael Pryor @michaeljpryor.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

J.M. Barrie, writer of 'Peter Pan', was only 161 cm tall.

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Michael Pryor @michaeljpryor.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Going out tonight and I'm going to wear my purple silk velvet jacket.

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Michael Pryor @michaeljpryor.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

I was researching early 20th century books for 'young readers' and found the Empire Annual for Girls (1911). Had a chuckle at the contributors then got to the Contents and WHAT IS THAT FOURTH STORY?!?

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Michael Pryor @michaeljpryor.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

April 27 - Happy World Tapir Day to all who celebrate it.

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Michael Pryor @michaeljpryor.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Karen Blixen, a lovely pure white rose with a good sweet scent.

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Michael Pryor @michaeljpryor.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

April 23rd, St George's Day and Shakespeare's birthday. One for the Anglophiles!

St George's cross and portrait of Shakespeare

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Michael Pryor @michaeljpryor.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Who's a cheeky chappie? A lovely rainbow lorikeet pops out to look around.

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Michael Pryor @michaeljpryor.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Simulation of a nuclear chain reaction, or a demonstration of what happens when an author makes one teeny, tiny change to the work in progress, not sure which.

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Michael Pryor @michaeljpryor.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Little pied cormorant looking around.

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Michael Pryor @michaeljpryor.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Young Tawny Frogmouth keeping an eye on us.

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Michael Pryor @michaeljpryor.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Here's yesterday's HCBs, before and after baking. The slightly wonky, handmade crosses make them taste better, or so I'm led to believe...

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Michael Pryor @michaeljpryor.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Melbourne Comedy Festival. About to see Lano and Woodley at the good old Comedy Theatre.

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Michael Pryor @michaeljpryor.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

This morning's Tawny Frogmouths on Darebin Creek.

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Michael Pryor @michaeljpryor.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

We're enjoying a public holiday today for Labour Day/Eight Hour Day, and it's a good time to remember those who fought for more humane working conditions back in the nineteenth century.

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Michael Pryor @michaeljpryor.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

See this 1930s ad. This is what real self-improvement is about. None of this 'Seven Habits' or Now Power - 'Improve Your Face'!

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Michael Pryor @michaeljpryor.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Lunch today in a converted train on top of a building in the inner north. Easey's, good food, great views, top atmosphere, very cool. Peak Melbourne.

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Michael Pryor @michaeljpryor.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

'New Book Smell', a perfume for the discerning reader.

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Michael Pryor @michaeljpryor.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

1950s/1960s motels in country/suburban Australia have some funky cool vibes. Look at that sign!

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Michael Pryor @michaeljpryor.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Episode 20 of the 'It's True - Or Is It?' podcast that I host with George Ivanoff is out now and we're going to the movies! Farfetched features, amazing awards and surprising stars dazzle the screen in this episode! Find it wherever you source your podcasts or here: itstrueorisit.podbean.com

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Michael Pryor @michaeljpryor.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

The things we don't know we know ... This is from the wonderful little book 'The Elements of Eloquence' by Mark Forsythe. Very highly recommended.

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Michael Pryor @michaeljpryor.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Here's Peter O'Toole reading a book and wearing a jacket that could probably hypnotise small animals.

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Michael Pryor @michaeljpryor.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

The Inciting Incident is an important part of narrative structure.

List of satirical writing structure terms.

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Michael Pryor @michaeljpryor.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

True: Elizabeth I had a pet guinea pig. She had a menagerie of exotic animals and a gp was a favourite. Faked up pic obviously 😉

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Michael Pryor @michaeljpryor.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

60s teenagers in Buffalo Bill jackets. Fringe dwellers, so cool.

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Michael Pryor @michaeljpryor.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

From the 1967 comic book adaptation of 'The Fantastic Voyage'.

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Michael Pryor @michaeljpryor.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Way before Sun Smart and Slip, Slop, Slap, this was the standard sort of sun advice Australians got - baby oil for fun in the sun. This one is from the Australian Women's Weekly, November 1973.

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Michael Pryor @michaeljpryor.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

1960 Postcard from the State Library of Victoria collection. Christmas in Broadford looks a bit grim, TBH.

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