Catherine Hill
@ctjhill.bsky.social
A geeky individual, passionate about books, TV and the fantastical. Has an active imagination and a liking for history (especially in podcasts). Does environmental campaigning sometimes. One half of @dtdiscworld.bsky.social podcast. Probably tired. She/Her
Yeah, I can't see that scoring well.
February 12, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Yeah, I can't see that scoring well.
Was trying to do a collage with headlines and bits of articles, and it has not worked out as I'd initially pictured it. So sitting on the floor trying something different.
The general mood music of current events has made me want to make stuff more, even if only in small, mild defiance.
The general mood music of current events has made me want to make stuff more, even if only in small, mild defiance.
February 12, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Was trying to do a collage with headlines and bits of articles, and it has not worked out as I'd initially pictured it. So sitting on the floor trying something different.
The general mood music of current events has made me want to make stuff more, even if only in small, mild defiance.
The general mood music of current events has made me want to make stuff more, even if only in small, mild defiance.
I'm allergic to most sticky toffee puddings, so I just eat whatever is available to me if I find them. It means this level of detail (and range of options) is a little mind boggling to me.
Also STP = Sir Terry Pratchett in my mind, so that took a moment.
Also STP = Sir Terry Pratchett in my mind, so that took a moment.
this may be the most English man ever to exist.
“I’ve reviewed over 50 sticky toffee puddings” is an incredibly powerful way to begin a video
February 12, 2026 at 8:50 PM
I'm allergic to most sticky toffee puddings, so I just eat whatever is available to me if I find them. It means this level of detail (and range of options) is a little mind boggling to me.
Also STP = Sir Terry Pratchett in my mind, so that took a moment.
Also STP = Sir Terry Pratchett in my mind, so that took a moment.
I keep thinking I should do this, but it's been wet for ages now. Just waiting for a dry spell.
February 12, 2026 at 8:45 PM
I keep thinking I should do this, but it's been wet for ages now. Just waiting for a dry spell.
I only saw this article about an hour ago, and it has felt very relevant for at least 2 conversations.
www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
Reading and writing can lower dementia risk by almost 40%, study finds
Cognitive health in later life is ‘strongly influenced’ by lifelong exposure to intellectually stimulating environments, say researchers
www.theguardian.com
February 12, 2026 at 8:09 PM
I only saw this article about an hour ago, and it has felt very relevant for at least 2 conversations.
www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
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A thread - Back in 2016, I made a memorial portrait of David Bowie, which lived on Dudley St in Birmingham City centre for quite a few years and became a bit of a landmark. An honour for me as portraits aren't really my thing, but I'd been a lifelong fan and felt compelled to make it...
February 12, 2026 at 5:37 PM
A thread - Back in 2016, I made a memorial portrait of David Bowie, which lived on Dudley St in Birmingham City centre for quite a few years and became a bit of a landmark. An honour for me as portraits aren't really my thing, but I'd been a lifelong fan and felt compelled to make it...
Ooo nice. A lovely set. I keep thinking I should do an art wall for my own cross stitch and collages, but also things I've bought/been given. But then I'd need to keep adjusting it as there was more. Maybe I should let things sprawl up the stairs? Can see tinkering with it as an ongoing process.
February 12, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Ooo nice. A lovely set. I keep thinking I should do an art wall for my own cross stitch and collages, but also things I've bought/been given. But then I'd need to keep adjusting it as there was more. Maybe I should let things sprawl up the stairs? Can see tinkering with it as an ongoing process.
I was watching it on broadcast years ago just before I had to get the bus to work, so had to turn it off. So the focus of the episode is kinda different and it feels like it's mostly workplace complaints and Ruler doing middle management.
February 11, 2026 at 10:10 PM
I was watching it on broadcast years ago just before I had to get the bus to work, so had to turn it off. So the focus of the episode is kinda different and it feels like it's mostly workplace complaints and Ruler doing middle management.
Is that the one where everyone is complaining about the new shift system? I'd only seen the first part of the episode, but that stuck in my head.
February 11, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Is that the one where everyone is complaining about the new shift system? I'd only seen the first part of the episode, but that stuck in my head.
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Everyone should get three jokers at the start of a year, and when you play one you get an emergency reading week.
February 11, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Everyone should get three jokers at the start of a year, and when you play one you get an emergency reading week.
Ah, I guess BSky only shows people who've turned them off, not those who can't actually get to them. I had trouble with the age verification at first.
I was wondering if you'd be interested in this event from @birminghamfoe.bsky.social on 7th March
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-cloth...
I was wondering if you'd be interested in this event from @birminghamfoe.bsky.social on 7th March
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-cloth...
Free Clothes Swap & Panel Discussion
Join us for a day of swapping clothes and digging into important topics at the BRIG Café!
www.eventbrite.co.uk
February 11, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Ah, I guess BSky only shows people who've turned them off, not those who can't actually get to them. I had trouble with the age verification at first.
I was wondering if you'd be interested in this event from @birminghamfoe.bsky.social on 7th March
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-cloth...
I was wondering if you'd be interested in this event from @birminghamfoe.bsky.social on 7th March
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-cloth...
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Probably flying to sharpen its beak :D <3
February 11, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Probably flying to sharpen its beak :D <3
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✌️😭
February 10, 2026 at 5:41 PM
✌️😭
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Free Clothes Swap & panel on Fast Fashion, Saturday 7th March at
@inthewarehouse.bsky.social in Digbeth.
If you're having a spring clean out of your wardrobe do bring wearable items along & see what you find.
Clothes Swap starts 11:30am & panel at 2:30pm.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-cloth...
@inthewarehouse.bsky.social in Digbeth.
If you're having a spring clean out of your wardrobe do bring wearable items along & see what you find.
Clothes Swap starts 11:30am & panel at 2:30pm.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-cloth...
www.eventbrite.co.uk
February 10, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Free Clothes Swap & panel on Fast Fashion, Saturday 7th March at
@inthewarehouse.bsky.social in Digbeth.
If you're having a spring clean out of your wardrobe do bring wearable items along & see what you find.
Clothes Swap starts 11:30am & panel at 2:30pm.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-cloth...
@inthewarehouse.bsky.social in Digbeth.
If you're having a spring clean out of your wardrobe do bring wearable items along & see what you find.
Clothes Swap starts 11:30am & panel at 2:30pm.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-cloth...
I mean my prescription got a lot better over a year ago (which I didn't know was possible), but that caused eye strain for ages. I had 2 sets of new glasses last year cos then it got a bit worse again. Now whenever I have a headache for more than 2 days in a row I panic that I'll need glasses again.
February 10, 2026 at 1:27 PM
I mean my prescription got a lot better over a year ago (which I didn't know was possible), but that caused eye strain for ages. I had 2 sets of new glasses last year cos then it got a bit worse again. Now whenever I have a headache for more than 2 days in a row I panic that I'll need glasses again.
The version I read when I was 17 had a family tree at the start, which made very clear she married her first cousins. I was surprised when reading it that only one of those was framed as a forced marriage, though her choices were pretty limited.
February 9, 2026 at 1:51 PM
The version I read when I was 17 had a family tree at the start, which made very clear she married her first cousins. I was surprised when reading it that only one of those was framed as a forced marriage, though her choices were pretty limited.
Do you terrify the neighbourhood?
February 9, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Do you terrify the neighbourhood?
I mean, everyone's always talking about Cathy Senior, which kinda erases Cathy Junior. I read this at 17 and started to become a bit fed up of my own name.
February 9, 2026 at 1:45 PM
I mean, everyone's always talking about Cathy Senior, which kinda erases Cathy Junior. I read this at 17 and started to become a bit fed up of my own name.
Not quite had that experience yet. Though this reminds me of how most baby groups will involve discussions of birthing, which feels very similar.
February 9, 2026 at 10:25 AM
Not quite had that experience yet. Though this reminds me of how most baby groups will involve discussions of birthing, which feels very similar.
Yeah, I need to start taking this stuff more seriously. I'm close to 40 and am fairly sedentary, and my hip and knee keep aching.
February 9, 2026 at 10:19 AM
Yeah, I need to start taking this stuff more seriously. I'm close to 40 and am fairly sedentary, and my hip and knee keep aching.
I seem to recall there was a Demon Headmaster book called the Prime Minister's Brain, which was on TV in the 90s. Possibly this was prescient, or perhaps just nonfiction at the time.
February 9, 2026 at 10:14 AM
I seem to recall there was a Demon Headmaster book called the Prime Minister's Brain, which was on TV in the 90s. Possibly this was prescient, or perhaps just nonfiction at the time.
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adoption and adaptation of general purpose tech are surprisingly democratic, in one definition of the word. I wrote a bit about how technologies can be subverted through adoption in this blog post medium.com/careful-indu...
Delinquent Telephone Activity
Let’s make a scene and rebel against Big Tech
medium.com
February 9, 2026 at 8:30 AM
adoption and adaptation of general purpose tech are surprisingly democratic, in one definition of the word. I wrote a bit about how technologies can be subverted through adoption in this blog post medium.com/careful-indu...
A tough one. I think probably Ship of Destiny.
February 8, 2026 at 9:23 PM
A tough one. I think probably Ship of Destiny.
We really wanna watch the new Muppets show, but this is the second night Disney+ is freezing us out.
February 8, 2026 at 9:10 PM
We really wanna watch the new Muppets show, but this is the second night Disney+ is freezing us out.
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Some Roses to brighten up your day. 🌹🌹
Wishing everyone is having a good day. 😊🙏
#SundayYellow
#Love #Peace #Roses #Nature #Flowers #SkyRoses #FlowersEveryday #ukGarden #BlueSky #ColoursOfLove #HarRose #OldPhotos #ColoursOfNature #BloomScrolling #BeautyRange #NaturalArt #art #OldPhotos
Wishing everyone is having a good day. 😊🙏
#SundayYellow
#Love #Peace #Roses #Nature #Flowers #SkyRoses #FlowersEveryday #ukGarden #BlueSky #ColoursOfLove #HarRose #OldPhotos #ColoursOfNature #BloomScrolling #BeautyRange #NaturalArt #art #OldPhotos
February 8, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Some Roses to brighten up your day. 🌹🌹
Wishing everyone is having a good day. 😊🙏
#SundayYellow
#Love #Peace #Roses #Nature #Flowers #SkyRoses #FlowersEveryday #ukGarden #BlueSky #ColoursOfLove #HarRose #OldPhotos #ColoursOfNature #BloomScrolling #BeautyRange #NaturalArt #art #OldPhotos
Wishing everyone is having a good day. 😊🙏
#SundayYellow
#Love #Peace #Roses #Nature #Flowers #SkyRoses #FlowersEveryday #ukGarden #BlueSky #ColoursOfLove #HarRose #OldPhotos #ColoursOfNature #BloomScrolling #BeautyRange #NaturalArt #art #OldPhotos