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Ephemeral

[Dan Wuori @DanWuori]

For your baby, laughter conveys much more than just “I find this funny.” 😂🤣😂

Long before babies can speak conventionally, they begin laughing - making it one of humankind’s earliest and most important forms of communication.

And according to Caspar Addyman - a British researcher who specializes in baby laughter (and whose job I will now envy until the end of time), laughter is not only a signal that your baby is feeling relaxed and comfortable - but also that they are finding real pleasure in the company of others.

In fact, Addyman’s research suggests that - exposed to the same stimuli - babies are up to eight times more likely to laugh in the presence of another child or trusted adult.

That’s because laughter is fundamentally social.

Think of it as your baby’s way of saying, “I’m enjoying our connection.”

This giggly little one was shared to TT by gemandroe.

[Voxelle @voxelles]

Buy good books from good people!

[Fox Lane Books 🦊 @foxlanebooks]

We’ve lost 300+ followers now (and counting) which is so sad because Twitter as it was helped make our little indie bookshop and also saved it on many occasions. The truth is that about 80% of our sales came through this platform, but with #BookTwitter diminishing as people (understandably) leave we’ve noticed a significant drop in sales. We’re on Threads, Blue Sky and Insta which are much nicer, but they don’t appear to be very good for generating sales. So, a plea… if you know of anyone staying here that would appreciate a mostly online, indie, woman-owned, family-run bookshop that specialises in #signed books, regularly donates to charity, brings you exciting author events in and around Yorkshire, and always has a #SALE section, then please can you recommend us to them? And we have cats! See Maui and Baobao below 🧡🦊

[Voxelle @voxelles]

@BitcoinEventsUK Hi - the link takes me to a blank page that says ‘Too many requests’ ?

[Cheshire Novel Prize @prize_novel]

Are you thinking of entering? Are you querying? Would you like some tips on getting the most out of your submission and a little checklist from our founder @saranaidinecox Would you like some synopsis tips and some tips on how to make your opening pages shine? Learn about common mistakes made when submitting? Well, come and join us on instagram live this Monday 8th January at 1pm! #Cheshirenovelprize2024 #amquerying #WritingCommmunity #writing

[Voxelle @voxelles]

@Rebelism_18 @insultsrare Are you saying there are people who don’t do it that way

[Voxelle @voxelles]

@TauBlakStallion @Am_Blujay This has killed me 🤣🤣🤣😭💀

[Voxelle @voxelles]

@electra_rhodes Oh it looks so pensive and interested! 😍

[Cheshire Novel Prize @prize_novel]

From 1640 outstanding entries, tomorrow at 2pm we announce our 2023 shortlist! These 30 LL writers have gone through 4 rounds of reading plus have been read by our judges. All our LL writers are so talented and such a lovely bunch of writers. We wish them every success for tomorrow and we hope you will not only join us in congratulating our 10 shortlisted writers but also continue this journey with us and cheering them on to the 1st August when our winner is announced. Thanks to everyone who has entered this year and for supporting our prize in year 2. See you tomorrow!

[Voxelle @voxelles]

@adamtotscomix This poem made me burst into tears the first time I read it. Thanks for making me cry again 😭

[Voxelle @voxelles]

@MartinSLewis @bbc5live At the hospital waiting to use a parking pay machine. Couple in front with a tiny newborn, looking EXHAUSTED, searching for change. Stepped in front of the dad & swiped my card to pay. He looked like he might cry with gratitude…I knew that tiredness ❤️

[Voxelle @voxelles]

@prize_novel I’ve loved this process! There is so little to be cheerful about in the whole competition/querying process; anything that adds fun & transparency is a huge plus in my book (pun intended 😊) Congrats to all those who made the list, the snippets look amazing! 👏

[Voxelle @voxelles]

@arealmofwonder @flint_writes Ah so this is what the extended tweets are truly for 😍❤️

[Voxelle @voxelles]

@que_cedes @LukeWhiston Came here to say this but didn’t have the cool graphics ☺️

[Voxelle @voxelles]

@PeterBently @10habits @MeiMatsuoka @AndersenPress @WorldBookDayUK Just bought & donated a copy to my son’s school - couldn’t believe they’d never heard of it! It’s making me so happy to picture his friends all chuckling away at story time this afternoon 😄 We’re also currently loving Dustbin Dad 😊

[Voxelle @voxelles]

@PeterBently @10habits @MeiMatsuoka @AndersenPress @WorldBookDayUK It may be my crowning achievement 😄 thank you for the laughs (the Mum) 🐶

[Voxelle @voxelles]

@theactualemma I would do the same. I feel the same about the horrifically corporate ‘we’re just like you, honest, mate’ Oatly marketing

[Voxelle @voxelles]

@nightspunwriter @AnnaMac_Writes Prada made an ad campaign about Anna, Nicky & Dante 😂

[Ari Murray @arihappywick]

That's right, it tells an ACTUAL story.

In it, Candy is the beautiful protagonist who's being pursued by best friends, Gene and Julius.

Even though the two men are constantly fighting for her adoration, neither man gives up the pursuit.

[joanna schroeder @iproposethis]

This is a message to men in relationships with women
Particularly if you're with a woman over the age of 35

There's something you need to know about your girl:

[Voxelle @voxelles]

@domowoman @anxietycoachuk @Theholisticpsyc Exactly. And for some, that defensiveness manifests in attempts to silence the opinions or censor the behaviour of others with 'friendly advice'.