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I should probably explain that a little. I want to read more, but it's not because Nancy Drew just looked over the windowsill into the empty mansion and saw ... Chapter break. Why yes, I did discuss this pattern with my daughter when she was little & I was reading chapter books to her. #JustOneMore

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A slightly different take on magic structures & culture that's intriguing, & leaves lots of room for additional stories (hint, hint). Characters feel grounded in their locations & situations. It stands as a complete story in itself. Don't think it's a spoiler to say it doesn't end on a cliff-hanger

The problem with this book release is it's midweek. So I read late, then have to read at lunchtime, because I have to keep doing the money-work, so I can keep buying the books. #GoodProblems (I was going to say "QualityProblems" but I think that hashtag could be misconstrued). Strong recommend.

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I appreciate that you put up the preorders when you release books. I'm sure it's a pain but it helps me get my preorder in without forgetting about it.

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c0nc0rdance @c0nc0rdance.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Thanks for the reminder to read this! I preordered and hadn't noticed it arrive.

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Chad Johnson is CEO of 'Grain Weevil'. His son did robotics competitions in high school, which inspired this little fella that breaks up hardened surfaces & levels grain to ensure it behaves like a liquid, avoids clumping. This probably saves 10-30 human lives a year. NO BOOTS IN THE GRAIN.

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Improbable Maps @improbablemaps.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

The map's form: knotwork It shows: flood history Its purpose: to track

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Walnut Hulls @walnuthulls.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Shared with my spouse who said "Look at me, it's my urban peacock look!"

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Graham Taylor @pottedhistory.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

2 replica Bronze Age beakers made yesterday drying in the sun outside our Rothbury workshop potted-history.co.uk. How good is your archaeological beaker knowledge? Both from famous sites in the same county. In front is 1 of 5 from the same burial, the back 1 considerably larger. 🏺⚱️ #AncientBluesky

Two replica Bronze Age beakers, drying in the sun. A large one with impressed comb decoration in a geometric pattern. The other with impressed cord in close horizontal lines from top to bottom.

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Walnut Hulls @walnuthulls.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

For those interested, my bees are in their hives. The weather has turned unsettled and we've had warm sunny days for them to go out and explore, but more cold and wet, especially in the evenings. So for now, I'm letting them do their bee things, & replenishing the feed as needed. Pics in the future.

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Walnut Hulls @walnuthulls.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Yes! Weather has been flaky so I am mostly leaving them alone, but will share more pictures later this week.

Walnut Hulls @walnuthulls.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

@shropsfidgetpie.bsky.social Thinking of you. Thought I'd share something a bit different. Here's one of my 2 brand new hives (well the bit up top was previously loved, but new to my bees and me). The grass is temporary keeping the entrance small while they orient. The jar is sugar water for food.

Close up of a white Langstroth hive (the square box kind). There are bees clustered by the entrance and on the side. There is fresh long grass blocking part of the entrance and a Boardman feeder with a clear glass mason jar full of very pale yellow or tan sugar syrup on the other side of the entrance. A reel push mower can just barely be seen behind the hive. The bottom box is bright white freshly painted, there is an unpainted board, then abox with very worn paint

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Walnut Hulls @walnuthulls.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Could you add a setting where I only see the alt text until I tap into the photos?

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Walnut Hulls @walnuthulls.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Oh damn, sorry to hear that. Hope they can figure something out.

CK DexterHaven 🍂🍁🍂 @ckshowalter.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

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Potat interpretive dance

Brown tabby kitten being held in foster mommas hand as kitten stretches backwards

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Walnut Hulls @walnuthulls.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Goodbye, Splodge. Hugs for humans and gentle scritches for felines of the household.

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SassyMetisChick @sassymetischick.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

I didn’t know this, did you? Amazing!

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Walnut Hulls @walnuthulls.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Have been assembling and painting the hives for the bees. Took nearly 30 minutes to build the first one, but less than 20 for the second. Also I'd found the instructions by then. Today's task is prepping the site. #beekeeping

Pine box with no bottom or top resting on short pieces of 2x4 on a concrete driveway. A stopwatch rests on the corner, reading 28 minutes, 45 seconds

Several parts of a hive are suspended on pieces of wood between two metal storage shelves in the process of being painted white. There is newspaper spread on the floor below them to catch drips.

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Comfortably Numb @numb.comfortab.ly · 10/04/2026

Trying to figure out invisible forces constantly skewing my monitor. Must be poltergeist.

Black cat's tail sticking up from behind monitor

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Walnut Hulls @walnuthulls.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Much to my relief, not only was the nest not increased, but all the building materials had been moved elsewhere, presumably to a quieter part of the neighborhood. "Too modern," said somebirdy, "I want something more rustic, with a bit of bark. None of this metal and glass"

Walnut Hulls @walnuthulls.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

I was surprised to be honest. We go in and out that door multiple times a day. We'll see tonight if they've come back or decided on a different location.

Walnut Hulls @walnuthulls.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Stepped out my front door to check the weather this morning, and said an audible " uh-oh "at the sight of a long strand of dried grass dangling at eye level. Sure enough, it looks as though one of our neighbors is considering nesting on top of the light beside the door.

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Boo London @cmdrsue.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

The hardest room to escape.

Chalk board with a conversation.
Me: This escape room is hard.
Friend: This is a bookstore.
Credit: Daisy Chain Book Company

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Walnut Hulls @walnuthulls.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

I mean, I'm torn. I feel for you but also more book to read!

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Walnut Hulls @walnuthulls.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Ohh, I think I used to know that, once upon a previous lifetime. Yes, yes, a fellow student did a paper on The Spider & The Fly and mentioned that.

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Walnut Hulls @walnuthulls.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

I don't read it particularly, but see people's posts to it regularly, noting "the pink one" from old institutional awareness. Then 20 minutes later someone posted a link to an article about the superiority of estates to SUVs with a picture of my ideal car, an old Volvo. Oh dear. 🙂

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Walnut Hulls @walnuthulls.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Thank you. They said it went well in today's follow up visit, but of course that's what they said last time. At least this time we're a little more prepared (little things like having ready to heat food which can be made with one eye and limited depth perception).

Walnut Hulls @walnuthulls.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

I was a very involved observer, asking questions & reminding everyone of status as they cycled through prep & post-op. Also reading my book rather than my phone in the downtime. The problem is I have *no* idea what Nurse Sarah looks like (weak memories for faces). We'll see how tomorrow goes! 3/3

Walnut Hulls @walnuthulls.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

'Yes, I see, your wife. Your wife [WalnutHulls] Oh, I remember HER!' M burst out laughing. "You remember her but not me?!" To be fair, last time it was emergency surgery that kept them there several hours past normal closing. So I was sitting around with only 2 nurses left during recovery etc. 2/3

Walnut Hulls @walnuthulls.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

5 weeks ago, M had emergency eye surgery (detached retina) and has to go back for a do-over. M recounted doing pre-intake today with the nurse. "It was Nurse Sarah" Me: "I think she was there last time" M: Yes, she took note of when I was there. Then she checked my contact info. 1/3

Walnut Hulls @walnuthulls.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

I'm picturing huge cases on roller skate wheels being towed behind in a little luggage train. 😂😂

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Walnut Hulls @walnuthulls.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Definitely appreciating the much better mileage these days (also a hybrid).

Walnut Hulls @walnuthulls.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Laps are for luggage? LOL Good luck. This July will be our first family vacation trip with the smaller truck and I'm not sure how it will go. We may need to put a rack on the tow hitch.

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I leave them plenty of dead tree branches. Please take those, you are welcome. Stop drilling into my porch handrails.

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Also, I know first week orders matter to various metrics and I try to support when I can. It is something I can do to help you.

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There are some authors whose books I don't automatically read, for various reasons. Still tell me about your book day! If I follow you then I am happy for you! Fly, little book, out into the world!

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