Jill Boland

Writer, reader, Collie & Lurcher wrangler, cat cushion, librarian. Slowly learning 中文。 Personal account; all views my own. RT a lot; don't auto-follow back.

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Happy #Caturday 🐈‍⬛🤍 SOUND ON! 😽

[Nova Scotia Museum @NS_Museum]

This dress is giving vintage Halloween vibes! 🎃 This delightful orange dress from the 1920s features black cats and jack-o-lanterns. Perfect for a spooky soirée or as part of a Halloween costume.

Thank you to Curator Lisa Bower for taking a spooky look at the collection.

[Derbyshire Libraries @DerbyshireLibs]

Today our Book Share celebrates autumn with stories and activities to try. From things to spot when out and about, to great stories to curl up with as nights draw in. These and many more can be found in our libraries.

[XingWu🐉ChineseFolklore @x1ngwu]

The Butterfly Mother(蝴蝶媽媽) originates from the folklore of the Miao ethnic group in China, and is regarded as an ancestor of the Miao people.
According to legend, she transformed from an ancient maple tree and fell in love with the bubbles on the water, eventually laying 12 eggs. After being carefully incubated by the Jiyu bird, she gave birth to 12 brothers after 12 years, including Jiangyang, Thunder God, Dragon, Tiger, Snake, Elephant, and Ox. Jiangyang is considered the ancestor of the Miao people, while Butterfly Mother is seen as the progenitor of the Miao.
🎨 松山寄

[China Museums @MuseumsChina]

🍁Autumn has arrived and the maple leaves are turning stunningly red.🍁 This beautiful painting by Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) artist Zhou Chen (1460-1535) vividly captures the spirit of Tang Dynasty (618-907) poet Du Mu’s poem about autumn. In Zhou’s illustration, travelers pause in awe at a majestic maple tree, spellbound by the vibrant scenery.

🍂Can you feel the intense autumn atmosphere through this painting from the collection of #Jinan City Museum? What’s your favorite part of autumn? Share in the comments below! #MuseumTreasures #ArtifactInspiration

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Hope you have a wonderful day 🐾🐾🤍

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[Tilted Axis @TiltedAxisPress]

We’re proud to bring to the UK Baqytgul Sarmekova, the rising star of a new generation of Kazakh writers, as well as translator and champion of Kazakh literature, Mirgul Kali.

More details below!

[Little Green Space 🦋 @LGSpace]

Please take a look at our reviews section for ideas for eco-friendly products – from plastic-free cleaning to organic skincare!
Ideas: https://t.co/kYSQunBbTn
#sustainable

[38 Degrees @38degrees]

Labour MP, @TorstenBell, has defended the fact we don't have a #WealthTax because it wouldn't raise “significant revenues."

Just a 2% tax on assets over £10 million would raise £24 billion. Let that sink in.

[Seven Seas Entertainment @gomanga]

Ahoy there, Yuri fans! Over the past 20 years, we've kept you well-fed with some fantastic series so let us know: which Yuri/Girls' Love title is your favorite? And remember, if you have any title suggestions, you can submit them in our monthly survey! #SevenSeas20

[XingWu🐉ChineseFolklore @x1ngwu]

The immortal Jimeng (計蒙) is a supernatural being from Chinese folklore with a unique appearance. He is described as having the body of a man but the head of a dragon. Jimeng is often said to reside in the depths of the Zhang River (漳淵), where he swims and dwells.
Whenever Jimeng enters or leaves the Zhang River, it is accompanied by a violent storm.
🎨 鹿溟山

[Classic Horror Films @HorrorHammer1]

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[Jill Boland @jill_boland]

❤️ I really love this account!

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[Jill Boland @jill_boland]

@TripInChina Beautiful! 😍

[Jill Boland @jill_boland]

How dare! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

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Book, Plushie, Purrints: https://t.co/sOzzL82EMe 🐈‍⬛

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[Benjamin C. Kinney (mostly on Bluesky) @BenCKinney]

Hey, SF writers. A request to make.

Normally it's unethical to discuss a story we didn't buy. But years later, there's "one that got away" I still think about, and I REALLY wonder who wrote it.

Did YOU write about space snails taking over the anglican church?

(Read on...)

[Jill Boland @jill_boland]

@tongbingxue What flavour is the yellow hotpot?