Dee
@deeruddock.bsky.social
🧑🏻🦳I am a: daughter, sister, wife & auntie; avid reader, shower singer, over-thinker, coffee drinker
📖 currently reading We Solve Murders (R. Osman) & The Company of Owls (P. Atkin)
📍 W.Sussex 🌊
hoping to curate a positive & interesting feed
📖 currently reading We Solve Murders (R. Osman) & The Company of Owls (P. Atkin)
📍 W.Sussex 🌊
hoping to curate a positive & interesting feed
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Dee
@deeruddock.bsky.social
· Aug 20
Feb 1 2026
Imbolc snowdrops
video call w/ 2 yo niece
1.5 mile seafront walk in the rain with an oat mylk hot chocolate at the halfway turnaround point
Imbolc snowdrops
video call w/ 2 yo niece
1.5 mile seafront walk in the rain with an oat mylk hot chocolate at the halfway turnaround point
February 1, 2026 at 11:14 PM
Feb 1 2026
Imbolc snowdrops
video call w/ 2 yo niece
1.5 mile seafront walk in the rain with an oat mylk hot chocolate at the halfway turnaround point
Imbolc snowdrops
video call w/ 2 yo niece
1.5 mile seafront walk in the rain with an oat mylk hot chocolate at the halfway turnaround point
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🍓TOMORROW NIGHT🍓
Boom, this is a brilliant line-up full of wonderful people (see also: funny)
Ignore the fact that Chris will be there and get tickets below 👇
#CoherentComedy
Boom, this is a brilliant line-up full of wonderful people (see also: funny)
Ignore the fact that Chris will be there and get tickets below 👇
#CoherentComedy
February 1, 2026 at 7:16 PM
🍓TOMORROW NIGHT🍓
Boom, this is a brilliant line-up full of wonderful people (see also: funny)
Ignore the fact that Chris will be there and get tickets below 👇
#CoherentComedy
Boom, this is a brilliant line-up full of wonderful people (see also: funny)
Ignore the fact that Chris will be there and get tickets below 👇
#CoherentComedy
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Join us for a night of discussion about Black American boxer Tom Molineaux (1784-1818) - a man who came close to being English Champ - and boxer turned business owner Bill Richmond. Plus, true histories behind Bridgerton and #AThousandBlows! 15 April. UCL. Free:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/champion-b...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/champion-b...
![The battle between Crib [Cribb] and Molineaux. Hand coloured engraving, taken from Wiki. It shows two shirtless muscular boxers in knee length tights, a black man to the left, white to the right. The Black man is Molineaux, backed by Richmond in red waistcoat. A large crowd looks on at the scene.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4fudnp253ahtqgdf3cilj4x4/bafkreidnttypvljsbp6hcfbkbdkfu4epwvu7jtubqziwdl2mo64p5cvh5i@jpeg)
January 27, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Join us for a night of discussion about Black American boxer Tom Molineaux (1784-1818) - a man who came close to being English Champ - and boxer turned business owner Bill Richmond. Plus, true histories behind Bridgerton and #AThousandBlows! 15 April. UCL. Free:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/champion-b...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/champion-b...
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International rules based order collapsing and its Macron giving a speech like this - inexplicably wearing sunglasses - that has truly sent me over the edge
January 20, 2026 at 1:22 PM
International rules based order collapsing and its Macron giving a speech like this - inexplicably wearing sunglasses - that has truly sent me over the edge
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Looks like we could be getting the first of the planned Downing Street press conferences tomorrow.
And the topic is a big one: Trump / Greenland / tariffs and the joint approach with allies.
This wasn't what the PM initially had planned for tomorrow - which was a speech about the cost of living.
And the topic is a big one: Trump / Greenland / tariffs and the joint approach with allies.
This wasn't what the PM initially had planned for tomorrow - which was a speech about the cost of living.
January 18, 2026 at 10:53 PM
Looks like we could be getting the first of the planned Downing Street press conferences tomorrow.
And the topic is a big one: Trump / Greenland / tariffs and the joint approach with allies.
This wasn't what the PM initially had planned for tomorrow - which was a speech about the cost of living.
And the topic is a big one: Trump / Greenland / tariffs and the joint approach with allies.
This wasn't what the PM initially had planned for tomorrow - which was a speech about the cost of living.
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@zackpolanski.bsky.social you legend reposting this 😆😆😆😆😆
January 16, 2026 at 3:19 PM
@zackpolanski.bsky.social you legend reposting this 😆😆😆😆😆
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“Pay attention.
Be astonished.
Tell about it.”
— Mary Oliver
Be astonished.
Tell about it.”
— Mary Oliver
January 17, 2026 at 5:28 PM
“Pay attention.
Be astonished.
Tell about it.”
— Mary Oliver
Be astonished.
Tell about it.”
— Mary Oliver
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Love this. Too much thought in modern life about joyless success rather than love, friendships and community.
January 14, 2026 at 10:57 AM
Love this. Too much thought in modern life about joyless success rather than love, friendships and community.
JOY and CONNECTION 🙏🏻 ❤️ 👌🏻
Been thinking a lot about how we are talking about health and society so I wrote down some thoughts about what happens when self-care replaces collective care, and why joy, connection, and shared spaces are as essential to a nation’s wellbeing as any diet
zoegrunewald.substack.com/p/when-whats...
zoegrunewald.substack.com/p/when-whats...
When “what’s good for us” stops meaning "us"
Wellness culture promises control and self-care — but what happens when it starts to hollow out our shared collective lives?
zoegrunewald.substack.com
January 14, 2026 at 5:03 PM
JOY and CONNECTION 🙏🏻 ❤️ 👌🏻
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Latest from me, on an eternally overlooked, sniffed-at issue that is politically huge www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The UK’s high streets have reached a tipping point – and Reform will reap the benefits | John Harris
When even Poundland and charity shops are closing, we’re near a point of no return. But there is hope, says Guardian columnist John Harris
www.theguardian.com
January 11, 2026 at 12:12 PM
Latest from me, on an eternally overlooked, sniffed-at issue that is politically huge www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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THREAD.
3 years ago, with no warning, a brilliant orange farm cat wandered over from the draughty barn where he had been living, in rural Cornwall, and decided he wanted to live with us instead.
We decided to call him Jim.
This is the first photo I took of him, on that night: December 1st, 2022.
3 years ago, with no warning, a brilliant orange farm cat wandered over from the draughty barn where he had been living, in rural Cornwall, and decided he wanted to live with us instead.
We decided to call him Jim.
This is the first photo I took of him, on that night: December 1st, 2022.
November 26, 2025 at 8:44 PM
THREAD.
3 years ago, with no warning, a brilliant orange farm cat wandered over from the draughty barn where he had been living, in rural Cornwall, and decided he wanted to live with us instead.
We decided to call him Jim.
This is the first photo I took of him, on that night: December 1st, 2022.
3 years ago, with no warning, a brilliant orange farm cat wandered over from the draughty barn where he had been living, in rural Cornwall, and decided he wanted to live with us instead.
We decided to call him Jim.
This is the first photo I took of him, on that night: December 1st, 2022.
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Happy New Year! We’re back, refreshed (promise!), and ready to roll out a whole bundle of free events for members, the public, and professionals. Pacing may be mentioned… behave yourselves, we rested over New Year!
Juicy details: tinyurl.com/4dj6jucc FOMO? Add e-mail to the box at the bottom!
Juicy details: tinyurl.com/4dj6jucc FOMO? Add e-mail to the box at the bottom!
January 8, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Happy New Year! We’re back, refreshed (promise!), and ready to roll out a whole bundle of free events for members, the public, and professionals. Pacing may be mentioned… behave yourselves, we rested over New Year!
Juicy details: tinyurl.com/4dj6jucc FOMO? Add e-mail to the box at the bottom!
Juicy details: tinyurl.com/4dj6jucc FOMO? Add e-mail to the box at the bottom!
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This explains so much.
People with psychopathic traits and low cognitive ability are over-represented in online political activity.
If someone is being cruel, obnoxious and ridiculous, don't try to reason with them. Chances are you won't get anywhere. Just block.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
People with psychopathic traits and low cognitive ability are over-represented in online political activity.
If someone is being cruel, obnoxious and ridiculous, don't try to reason with them. Chances are you won't get anywhere. Just block.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Dark personalities in the digital arena: how psychopathy and narcissism shape online political participation - Humanities and Social Sciences Communications
Humanities and Social Sciences Communications - Dark personalities in the digital arena: how psychopathy and narcissism shape online political participation
www.nature.com
January 6, 2026 at 7:05 AM
This explains so much.
People with psychopathic traits and low cognitive ability are over-represented in online political activity.
If someone is being cruel, obnoxious and ridiculous, don't try to reason with them. Chances are you won't get anywhere. Just block.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
People with psychopathic traits and low cognitive ability are over-represented in online political activity.
If someone is being cruel, obnoxious and ridiculous, don't try to reason with them. Chances are you won't get anywhere. Just block.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
is there a known issue affecting some websites loading on Safari (iPhone) the past cpl of days?
I’m getting prompts to download aspx instead of getting to the page I need. Assumed it was a server issue at their end (worked on Android google chrome though)
I’m getting prompts to download aspx instead of getting to the page I need. Assumed it was a server issue at their end (worked on Android google chrome though)
January 4, 2026 at 12:58 PM
is there a known issue affecting some websites loading on Safari (iPhone) the past cpl of days?
I’m getting prompts to download aspx instead of getting to the page I need. Assumed it was a server issue at their end (worked on Android google chrome though)
I’m getting prompts to download aspx instead of getting to the page I need. Assumed it was a server issue at their end (worked on Android google chrome though)
I’m shocked to the core that the winner of the FIFA peace prize, no less, is any way involved 🤔
Every imperial power drums up paranoid fears to justify aggression and expansion. If one excuse looks too ridiculous to attempt, another will always be found.
January 4, 2026 at 10:39 AM
I’m shocked to the core that the winner of the FIFA peace prize, no less, is any way involved 🤔
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“It’s notoriously easy to slip into the unconscious assumption that any such aliveness is for later: after you’ve sorted your life out; after the current busy phase has passed; …... But the truth for finite humans is that this, right here, is real life”
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
“It’s notoriously easy to slip into the unconscious assumption that any such aliveness is for later: after you’ve sorted your life out; after the current busy phase has passed; …... But the truth for finite humans is that this, right here, is real life”
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
The secret to being happy in 2026? It’s far, far simpler than you think …
Stop stressing about self‑improvement or waiting until you’re on top of everything. This year give yourself permission to prioritise pleasure
www.theguardian.com
January 3, 2026 at 1:18 PM
🧠
“It’s notoriously easy to slip into the unconscious assumption that any such aliveness is for later: after you’ve sorted your life out; after the current busy phase has passed; …... But the truth for finite humans is that this, right here, is real life”
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
“It’s notoriously easy to slip into the unconscious assumption that any such aliveness is for later: after you’ve sorted your life out; after the current busy phase has passed; …... But the truth for finite humans is that this, right here, is real life”
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
my voice is 95% back - yay 🙌🏼
I’ve had to buy special “soap” & E45 cream for my dry, cracked hands - boo 😒
I’ve had to buy special “soap” & E45 cream for my dry, cracked hands - boo 😒
January 2, 2026 at 10:56 PM
my voice is 95% back - yay 🙌🏼
I’ve had to buy special “soap” & E45 cream for my dry, cracked hands - boo 😒
I’ve had to buy special “soap” & E45 cream for my dry, cracked hands - boo 😒
considering the strongest thing I had last night was the fresh lemon juice in my hot honey drink, I have the most piercing, nauseous headache that should only ever occur from a good hangover 🤕
January 1, 2026 at 3:49 PM
considering the strongest thing I had last night was the fresh lemon juice in my hot honey drink, I have the most piercing, nauseous headache that should only ever occur from a good hangover 🤕
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Card spending in the UK declined this year as households budgeted carefully for essentials — despite a splurge on treats and events
Britons spend more on affordable treats and less on essentials
www.thetimes.com
December 30, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Card spending in the UK declined this year as households budgeted carefully for essentials — despite a splurge on treats and events
in “further adventures of Dee (with added laryngitis)”, our bulk 32 pack of loo roll was due to be delivered by 10pm tmrw. We were scarily close to running out so off I popped & bought an emergency 4 pack - and whilst I was doing that, the 32 rolls were delivered to my doorstep a day early 🤦🏼
December 30, 2025 at 3:43 PM
in “further adventures of Dee (with added laryngitis)”, our bulk 32 pack of loo roll was due to be delivered by 10pm tmrw. We were scarily close to running out so off I popped & bought an emergency 4 pack - and whilst I was doing that, the 32 rolls were delivered to my doorstep a day early 🤦🏼
I’ve lost 99% of my speaking voice & only have one teaspoon of my special Polish honey left 😢
December 30, 2025 at 10:49 AM
I’ve lost 99% of my speaking voice & only have one teaspoon of my special Polish honey left 😢
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My Christmas gift - panto for FREE 🌟♥️🌟
10 yrs ago I made Panto! for BBCStoryville. A feature doc about an am-dram group staging a panto - Puss in Boots at the Nottingham Arts Theatre.
A tiny budget, a punishing schedule & a ramshackle donkey costume are just some of the challenges they face
10 yrs ago I made Panto! for BBCStoryville. A feature doc about an am-dram group staging a panto - Puss in Boots at the Nottingham Arts Theatre.
A tiny budget, a punishing schedule & a ramshackle donkey costume are just some of the challenges they face
December 22, 2025 at 10:21 AM
My Christmas gift - panto for FREE 🌟♥️🌟
10 yrs ago I made Panto! for BBCStoryville. A feature doc about an am-dram group staging a panto - Puss in Boots at the Nottingham Arts Theatre.
A tiny budget, a punishing schedule & a ramshackle donkey costume are just some of the challenges they face
10 yrs ago I made Panto! for BBCStoryville. A feature doc about an am-dram group staging a panto - Puss in Boots at the Nottingham Arts Theatre.
A tiny budget, a punishing schedule & a ramshackle donkey costume are just some of the challenges they face
I still don’t know or care what a labubu is
December 28, 2025 at 6:49 PM
I still don’t know or care what a labubu is
our attempted freezer quick fix was neither quick, or a fix, soooo we do the 24/48hour thing tomorrow, along with a new garden fence job to see 2025 out in the style we’ve come to expect 🤣
what a beautiful day for our defrost drain line to freeze over on the frost free fridge-freezer 🫠
December 28, 2025 at 5:47 PM
our attempted freezer quick fix was neither quick, or a fix, soooo we do the 24/48hour thing tomorrow, along with a new garden fence job to see 2025 out in the style we’ve come to expect 🤣