Dr Heidi Colthup

@heidi-colthup

When the revolution comes I'll be in bed reading or playing a video game. Lecturer in film & media, writer, editor, feminist (NOT a terf), UCU rep. She/her #WIASN #WalkingSimulators

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Dr Heidi Colthup@heidi-colthup· 26d

Finished reading another excellent novel from @orendabooks.bsky.social, 'The Betrayal of Thomas True' by A.J.West. A story of Molly Houses and gay men in 18th century London. A murder mystery, historical fiction, and a heartbreaking love story.

The cover of 'The Betrayal of Thomas True' by A.J.West and published by Orenda Books.
Seriously, Orenda are publishing what's worth reading these days. You won't see them in supermarkets. The best new original fiction.

Dr Heidi Colthup@heidi-colthup· Jul 15

Thanks @kateweb.bsky.social I have added more notebooks to my stash!

A selection of notebooks from TKMAXX who are always cheaper for buying these.
I already have about 20+ unused notebooks but just in case there's a shortage, I'm fully prepared.
Now I actually have to do some writing.

Dr Heidi Colthup@heidi-colthup· Jul 14

I'm still plotting The Novel, and I think I might have a hairdressers in it because what might people do in the future? Will only rich people or people who love the past go to real hairdressers? Will everyone else have a machine (made by Ninja!) which will do it all?

Retro vintage hairdryer that's part of a boxy style chair. The hairdryer is a clear bowl type with an arm attached that goes into the back of the chair. There are knobs and buttons both on the back/where the headrest would be, and set into an armrest of the chair.

Dr Heidi Colthup@heidi-colthup· Jun 30

In between final bits of marking and moderation I'm also attempting to clear up my study. I found a very old doll of mine. I think she's going to work with me to live in my office.

Brown backpack hanging on the back of a door with a creepy looking baby doll's head poking out. The baby is looking at you. The baby is watching you.

Dr Heidi Colthup@heidi-colthup· Jun 28

I've decided not to wear my new necklace...

Gold necklace charm in the shape of an IUD.
The charm is in a frame type box.

Dr Heidi Colthup@heidi-colthup· Jun 24

I'm feeding the cat frozen Dreamies yoghurt treats and he's had a cool shower - yes, our cat loves a shower!

Fergus the Bengal cat eating a frozen yoghurt treats while his cream, brown and black fur dries off from his cool shower.

Dr Heidi Colthup@heidi-colthup· Jun 22

The painting in reality!

The Irritating Gentleman painting by Berthold Woltze

Dr Heidi Colthup@heidi-colthup· Jun 21

Moving in for the next few days.

Frozen food aisle in a Tesco supermarket.
It's blissfully cool and they have ice cream, ice, and cocktails.

Dr Heidi Colthup@heidi-colthup· Jun 13

Look what's arrived from @swansonian.bsky.social !! 😄😍

A beautiful print from Graeme at Mars Was Rubbish.
It shows a cow being beamed up to a flying saucer. At the bottom it says 'Tuesday'.
Fabulous!! Go and order yourself one!

Dr Heidi Colthup@heidi-colthup· Jun 10

I blame the Sims

A llama from Sims4. She is wearing fabulous purple star shaped sunglasses and a rainbow jumper.
Llamas are the national animal of the SimNation.

Dr Heidi Colthup@heidi-colthup· Jun 6

Today's coffee and pastries with my elderly uncle. We're off to the local eye clinic for him. This is to fortify, and second breakfast for him.

Almond twist pastries on white plates with coffees on the side

Dr Heidi Colthup@heidi-colthup· Jun 5

So long as the Willy Wonka numpties don't have anything to do with it

Dr Heidi Colthup@heidi-colthup· May 30

😄

Still image from the Monty Python film, 'The Life of Brian'. Brian's mum, played by Terry Jones, is seen dressed in black standing in a doorway pointing his finger at an unseen crowd (who have come to worship Brian as the Messiah). The text on the image says, 'He's not the Messiah, he's a very naughty boy'

Dr Heidi Colthup@heidi-colthup· May 28

I'm in the office today and it's the first time in three years of being in this particular office that I'm really glad there's a giant oak tree outside in full leaf that's keeping the room dark and cool. #AcademicSky

My tiny office. There's a narrow floor to ceiling window through which green leaves can be seen. On the left side of the office is a film poster for 'In the Cut', a Dragon tree plant looking a bit sad below. The plant stands on a desk full of books and papers. In front of the window is a Cheese plant in a pink pot, and a plastic pink flamingo watering can. To the right of the window are shelves and a large empty whiteboard standing against the shelves. The carpet is grey. The walls are grey.

Dr Heidi Colthup@heidi-colthup· May 26

A pigeon is having a very leisurely bath and the cat is asleep upstairs in the cool.

A pigeon washing in a large bird bath. Behind the wooden fence and grass (and weeds) can be seen.

Dr Heidi Colthup@heidi-colthup· May 26

New RSPB bird bath in the garden and the feeders taken down. Couldn't work out why no birds have appeared....

Overgrown garden that needs weeding. Lupins in the foreground, bird bath behind, and a large Bengal cat laying about a metre from it.

Dr Heidi Colthup@heidi-colthup· May 23

An image from Star Trek showing the Earth with the Enterprise spaceship alongside. The text says , "That's no moon!"

Dr Heidi Colthup@heidi-colthup· May 21

Looking on Kanopy again this evening for something to watch. This wolf has seen something good... 👀 Must be the British Historical Dramas. Probably Colin Firth in a wet shirt again.

Screenshot of a Kanopy selection screen. Text at the top says Most Popular. Below this is a photo of a white woman in a hat on the left, another slightly below whose hat or hair takes up most of the screen. In the right hand corner is a wolf looking towards the right away from the women. The wolf's eyes are covered by three white dots - presumably click to find out more- but it looks as though the wolf has cartoon eyes on stalks.
Below this is the film title 'Woman of the Wolf'.
Below that it says British Historical Dramas.

Dr Heidi Colthup@heidi-colthup· May 16

@tokyosexwhale.bsky.social YAY!!! LOOK WHAT ARRIVED TODAY!! (Also will now be approaching people in the Trout 😀😉)

A beautiful print of a black cat miaowing - see more on infinitebacon.com

Dr Heidi Colthup@heidi-colthup· May 12

Fergus didn't do the catwalk - just a photoshoot

Fergus the Bengal cat posing with a large yellow collar that resembles a bee - four black stripes, antennae and white wings.

Dr Heidi Colthup@heidi-colthup· May 1

I've been working from home in the garden for most of today as the weather has been lovely but it's windy now. Everything is covered in a fine dust (is it sand again?) I don't really regard myself as a dusty old academic. #AcademicSky

History Today from The Mary Whitehouse Experience
Two old white men in suits - academics - are sitting around a low coffee table and insulting each other.
The text above says, 'See that bit of flob? That's you, that is'
The old academics are played by David Baddiel and Rob Newman.

Dr Heidi Colthup@heidi-colthup· Apr 22

Agreed. Here's a photo of my cat wearing a ridiculous collar of shame to provide some balance 😊

Fergus the Bengal cat wearing a large soft collar which makes him look like a bumblebee but with sore eyes.
The collar is yellow with black stripes, the cat is a grey and cream tabby, sort of. He's a 'Snow leopard' Bengal so he's got both spots and stripes, but only his lovely face can be seen in the photo.

Dr Heidi Colthup@heidi-colthup· Apr 18

If you see this post an image you saved because it made you laugh.

Actor. Oliver Reed is sitting in a chair dressed in a tweed jacket and country clothing. He has yellow mustard powder around his mouth. Behind him is an explosion. He has a tin of Colman's English mustard in his hands. The text on the photo says, 'I'm Oliver Reed and I fucking love mustard'

Dr Heidi Colthup@heidi-colthup· Apr 10

Can't hear Size of a Cow and not be reminded of the Banana Splits #totp

Arabian Nights cartoon where size of a cow was a catchphrase

Dr Heidi Colthup@heidi-colthup· Apr 7

Nothing ever changes.

Carving up the globe cartoon.
James Gillray's 1805 cartoon depicting the then British Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger and the French leader Napoleon Bonaparte, carving up the world between them.
https://www.cnn.com/2015/06/01/opinions/political-cartoon-james-gillray?cid=android_app

Dr Heidi Colthup@heidi-colthup· Mar 30

No Duolingo. No.

A screenshot from Scottish Gaelic Duolingo.
The Gaelic says "Bu toil leam fidheall" (pronounced bu tol loom fi-ell)
Underneath the English text says "I would like a fiddle."
I am saying, go home Duolingo, you've had enough.

Dr Heidi Colthup@heidi-colthup· Mar 28

Fergus the Bengal cat got his own way - the cone of shame is off. He shouted a LOT earlier this morning as he wanted to go out. Once outside he wandered around then, as I waited at the back door, he made eye contact and had a big poo on the path. He's very cross with me.

Fergus the Bengal cat looking cute all curled up on a blue floral duvet. He is a 'snow leopard' Bengal. His fur is cream, beige, and brown, with a striped tail and spotted back.
Some redness around his left eye can still be seen. His right eye is very red from him scratching it.

Dr Heidi Colthup@heidi-colthup· Mar 27

The whole of #totp thought the same thing

Bluesky posts all repeating HANDS!! in response to Peter Powell with his arm around a young girl on Top of The Pops

Dr Heidi Colthup@heidi-colthup· Mar 24

Poor Fergus has a Cone of Shame because his epilepsy meds make his face itchy and he's rubbed his eye raw.

Fergus the Bengal cat wearing a yellow velvet foam collar that looks like a bee. He's not happy.

Dr Heidi Colthup@heidi-colthup· Mar 21

All jabbed, getting a quick coffee on campus then getting antibiotics as recommended. #AcademicSky