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Sharon Handy @shandy.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Hey bakers (or @seamus.bsky.social perhaps?), HandyHusband recently revived his soudough starter from dried flakes after a slumber of five years. Rob Rye was coaxed back to life, but this is the second loaf that has come out flat. Tastes great but lacks spring. Any thoughts or experience to share?

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Sharon Handy @shandy.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

What??? Those are hysterical!

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Sharon Handy @shandy.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

On the bright side, the Pope's on my side, I guess!

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Sharon Handy @shandy.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

It really is. This is a project that aims to educate children and young adults in the sciences. We're trying to get them to be interested in the wonders of the *actual* world! Not a fake one! But it feels like a losing battle.

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Sharon Handy @shandy.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Working with a media firm that has gone all-in on AI over the past several years, and I'm so sad at how much their creative work has gone downhill. We've worked with them for 25 years and I'm wondering if this is the last time. It's a real drag.

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Sharon Handy @shandy.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Shades of "American pies" week. What did that even mean? It always seems like such a strange, forced concept.

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Sharon Handy @shandy.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I'm so glad you posted it. I watched it five times! And then went through a bunch of other wonderful honoree ceremonies from that era. Joy indeed.

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Sharon Handy @shandy.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

It's so hard to watch that and think about the last 10 disgusting years. But at least we have that moment.

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Sharon Handy @shandy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

As a person who records from home, you have my vote and the votes of all my deceased relatives, too!

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Sharon Handy @shandy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Look at our weird and wonderful world! So far, the only one we know of with life, and it comes in the most boggling variations! What a gift scientists and engineers are giving us with these views.

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Sharon Handy @shandy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Sad to hear today that the @fableandfolly.bsky.social network is folding. What a great group of independent audio drama podcasts! I hope they all fall on their feet in good new homes.

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Sharon Handy @shandy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

It's very interesting that YouTube is making it harder to contest a nonsense copyright violation right when AI is becoming such a huge part of its content. And by "interesting" I mean "makes me want to flip a very heavy desk".

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Sharon Handy @shandy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Patreon peeps, your September exclusive episode of Boring Books for Bedtime is live! This time, it's back to a fan favorite, with more about the building of a lighthouse. Science, engineering, high seas danger—what more could you tired brain want? Enjoy! www.patreon.com/boringbooksp...

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Bonus! September Exclusive: Account of the Skerryvore Lighthouse (Part 4) | Boring Books for Bedtime

In this month’s Patreon exclusive, let’s return to this dangerous but life-saving rock between Scotland and Ireland.

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Sharon Handy @shandy.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I’ll second the “ the one you like the most” advice. There’s too much noise for too little payoff on all of them. Choose the one that suits your life and stick with it.

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Sharon Handy @shandy.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

It’s so skewed to paid advertisements, it’s hard to get traction there. You might look for specific groups? But then you’ll hit the “no promotions allowed” wall. The silos are much tighter now. Good luck!

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Sharon Handy @shandy.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Aw, thanks! Love a little validation from time to time. 😊

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Sharon Handy @shandy.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Also gratifying that the no-ads choice I made years ago still resonates—maybe even more now in These Our Dumb Times. There were moments where I kicked myself for the financial hit it meant, but they didn't last. It was and remains the right choice for me. It's nice to see it validated!

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Sharon Handy @shandy.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

It's Feelgood Friday! After a week of annoyances, it's nice to pop into reviews and see lovely new comments from Boring Books for Bedtime listeners. As we approach eight (EIGHT!) years of never-missed-a-Monday posting, it's gratifying that people get something out of it.

A five-star review for Boring Books for Bedtime that says:

No ads or Al!
Sep 13, 2026
Russell0614

On top of the soothing voice of an actual person there's no ads where I'm jolted awake in the middle of the night by someone way too excited about Rogaine for Men. I listen every single night, my only wish is for more Ancient Greek literature!

Another five-star review for Boring Books for Bedtime that says:

The best for sleep and no ads
Sep 17, 2026
dusty peanut

I love this podcast so much. I would have to say I like the newer episodes more, without the background music and more hurried reading. I think she's really nailed it lately. Soothing voice, just slightly boring enough topics and no jarring ads to jolt you awake just as you're drifting off. I highly recommend supporting her via Patreon if you listen regularly so we can all continue to drift off ad free [purple heart emoji]

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Sharon Handy @shandy.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I am weirdly excited that my podcast gets treated the same as an NPR podcast, because this has been going on for more than a year on mine (in part, I think, because it's been around for years so there are lots of old episodes to hide in). Bless 'em.

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Sharon Handy @shandy.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

This has been going on in the comments section of my podcast, Boring Books for Bedtime, for at least a year. In part it's because I have been around for 8 years; they usually congregate on old episodes that are "quiet." Nice to see it happens to Big Dogs, too!

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Sharon Handy @shandy.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I have a rule with house spiders. In the web? Hello, helpful friend! What a beautiful thing you have made! Out of the web? NOPE.

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Sharon Handy @shandy.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I haven't looked at all the productions done by The Globe, but they've had a few very interesting takes. The R&J set in the Old West I saw last year was, perhaps, not one of them, although it was fun in its way.

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Sharon Handy @shandy.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

When there are never any consequences, are they wrong?

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Sharon Handy @shandy.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I really wish they would do a full-on straight adaptation of the play, with all male actors, a fairly plain stage and costumes, plus the language bonus. I would love to see a re-creation.

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Sharon Handy @shandy.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

If only I could read it 😢

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Sharon Handy @shandy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Happy Autumn to all who celebrate!

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Sharon Handy @shandy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

It is time. New wallpaper season is here!

Photo taken on the Isle of Skye showing a pool of still water nestled in autumnal russet foliage in a hilly landscape, as the sun sets and creates sparkles and lens flare. The sky is blue with floating white clouds.

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Doug Parr @dougparr.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

“It’s a race against time for scientists to identify new species before deep sea mining threatens to wipe out fragile ecosystems for ever. Scientists estimate only 0.001% of deep sea floor – where sunlight fades to total darkness – has been observed by humans” www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Meet Barbie Pig: new documentary reveals the wonders of life on the Pacific seabed

A magical new film captures the secret life of the deep sea in a stretch of the ocean at risk from industrial mining

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Sharon Handy @shandy.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

"It's 5 o'clock somewhere!" Just, you know, never in Hell.

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Sharon Handy @shandy.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Was checking out trends as I contemplate freshening up our house after 25 years and realized that I’ve waited so long, the colors I have are currently cool again. May just repaint as is!

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Sharon Handy @shandy.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Nothing marks the zoom of time more than our bird feeders. We are in the North Atlantic Flyway and today European starlings appeared. I thought, weren’t you just here?? Yes. Yes, they were. Five months ago. How????

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Sharon Handy @shandy.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

It is a total mystery to me! The scale idea is the only thing I can come up with, but targeting notoriously poor creatives is such a strange choice. Oh well, just one more annoyance to deal with in These Our Modern Times.

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Sharon Handy @shandy.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Just replace book with podcast and, YEP.

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Sharon Handy @shandy.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Patreon peeps, a new bonus is up for your extended sleeping needs. It's the full book recording of the delightful "Studying Art Abroad," by Abigail May Alcott Niereker, the inspiration for Amy March, and it's full of wonderful advice for the aspiring artist. Enjoy! www.patreon.com/boringbooksp...

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Bonus! Studying Art Abroad, by Abigail May Alcott Niereker - FULL BOOK | Boring Books for Bedtime

As promised, here are all three parts of Studying Art Abroad knitted together in a single recording. And this time, they're all made on the

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Sharon Handy @shandy.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

“Why do you make me hurt you?” in there, as well. Sigh…

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Sharon Handy @shandy.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Once again I’m here to laud the fall monitor in the Apple Watch. Didn‘t need the services called this time, but it is weirdly comforting to have it. If you have an older person in your life (or a klutz, honestly) I highly recommend one. Things happen.

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Art & Nature @capecodfairytales.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

#Poetry #Painting #Morning It is morning, and again I am the lucky person to be in it - Mary Oliver 🎨 Kaoru Yamada

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Sharon Handy @shandy.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Japan, I love you. Also, Kamakura is a great place to visit if you’re going. Recommend!

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Sharon Handy @shandy.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Black Mirror tried so hard to be edgy but reality raises the bar every day.

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Sharon Handy @shandy.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Just a vague idea right now! Boring Books isn't going anywhere (or changing). :D

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Sharon Handy @shandy.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I know! After seeing so many sanitized versions over the years, going back to the original text for the first time in many decades is a TRIP.

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Sharon Handy @shandy.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Patreon peeps, the next chapters of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and now live for your sleeping pleasure! Man, did I forget how trippy this book really is. Enjoy! www.patreon.com/boringbooksp...

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Bonus! Fictional Fancy: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Chapters 5-6 | Boring Books for Bedtime

Tonight, let's continue with our dreamy journey into a most strange world.

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Sharon Handy @shandy.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Montessori and similar educational systems have had "plain" toys for decades because it lets the imagination do the work. I think the biggest issue is parents who expect their kids to keep everything clean to maintain the aesthetic for their content. But I suspect reality cures that pretty quick.

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Sharon Handy @shandy.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Thanks, but I think I need to sit with it for a while and see what *I* think. It's been 40 years, after all. It's entirely possible that it is, in fact, an embarrassing pile of garbage. :D

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Sharon Handy @shandy.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Right?? I’m sure it needs major updating after 40 years but, hey, novel in hand!

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Sharon Handy @shandy.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I remember the bones but I have no idea about the details. I’m rather interested to see what it was!

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