Zoe
@ineffablerat.bsky.social
Autistic Earthling, dog person, I 💚 fungi/nature, standing stones/stone circles, folklore/fairytales, all things weird and wonderful, Michael Sheen, David Tennant & Adam Driver!
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If I see someone using the 'r word' it's an immediate unfollow. I'm not going to debate about it or even rebuke. There is no need to use ableist slurs in this day and age. We can be better than that. We can be kinder than that. Bad people aren't bad because they have learning disabilities.
February 9, 2026 at 7:14 PM
If I see someone using the 'r word' it's an immediate unfollow. I'm not going to debate about it or even rebuke. There is no need to use ableist slurs in this day and age. We can be better than that. We can be kinder than that. Bad people aren't bad because they have learning disabilities.
Ye gods! It's massively triggering coming on social media or seeing any news if you're not a fascist or a paedophile these days. Folks are actually out here fighting for their lives to defend the absolute worst people in the world. If you can excuse child rapists because they're white, you're scum.
February 5, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Ye gods! It's massively triggering coming on social media or seeing any news if you're not a fascist or a paedophile these days. Folks are actually out here fighting for their lives to defend the absolute worst people in the world. If you can excuse child rapists because they're white, you're scum.
Today has been a day. After thinking I was in the clear for cancer, it turns out that might not be the case. I'm on the 2-week pathway for further testing. I'm trying not to panic, but I'm a worrier by nature. I've spent months being anxious about my gallbladder when danger was lurking elsewhere.
February 4, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Today has been a day. After thinking I was in the clear for cancer, it turns out that might not be the case. I'm on the 2-week pathway for further testing. I'm trying not to panic, but I'm a worrier by nature. I've spent months being anxious about my gallbladder when danger was lurking elsewhere.
It was a misty, murky, and muddy walk around the Wentworth Woodhouse estate today.
February 4, 2026 at 5:59 PM
It was a misty, murky, and muddy walk around the Wentworth Woodhouse estate today.
It was a very misty walkies around Stand Wood at Chatsworth today.
February 2, 2026 at 6:30 PM
It was a very misty walkies around Stand Wood at Chatsworth today.
It's nice to see snowdrops on a grey day.
February 1, 2026 at 8:03 PM
It's nice to see snowdrops on a grey day.
It was fantastic to see Scarlet Elf Cups have returned to the local country park. I found them there for the first time last year, and they're back in the same spot. The Jelly Ears were plentiful, too. #fungifriends
January 31, 2026 at 7:32 PM
It was fantastic to see Scarlet Elf Cups have returned to the local country park. I found them there for the first time last year, and they're back in the same spot. The Jelly Ears were plentiful, too. #fungifriends
Bridgerton is still totally bonkers, but it remains an enjoyable ride. I wasn't a big fan of Colin and Penelope's story, though I love the Featheringtons. My favourite couple to date is Kate and Anthony (S2), but I think Benedict and Sophie could take the crown this season.
January 30, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Bridgerton is still totally bonkers, but it remains an enjoyable ride. I wasn't a big fan of Colin and Penelope's story, though I love the Featheringtons. My favourite couple to date is Kate and Anthony (S2), but I think Benedict and Sophie could take the crown this season.
I’ve never been to the doctors/hospital so much in my whole life as I have these last 2 years. All the positivity and trying to be healthy in the world only gets you so far once you hit 50 (or mid-late 40s).
January 29, 2026 at 5:25 PM
I’ve never been to the doctors/hospital so much in my whole life as I have these last 2 years. All the positivity and trying to be healthy in the world only gets you so far once you hit 50 (or mid-late 40s).
Fungi in Sherwood Forest today #fungifriends
January 28, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Fungi in Sherwood Forest today #fungifriends
I saw quite a lot of fungi on today's walk. I was very sorry that I wasn't able to take any photos. I've got so much abdominal pain at the moment (upper and lower) that I can't do much bending. It's painful enough to be walking, but sitting around makes it worse.
January 26, 2026 at 11:20 PM
I saw quite a lot of fungi on today's walk. I was very sorry that I wasn't able to take any photos. I've got so much abdominal pain at the moment (upper and lower) that I can't do much bending. It's painful enough to be walking, but sitting around makes it worse.
This is horrifying. The greatest horror being that it could all actually happen. There is little standing in their way politically. I would hope the good people of the UK would rise up against it. But it would be too little too late by that stage.
The UK version of “Project 2025” by the Reform party includes a British ICE, a concentration camp for 24,000 people, mass surveillance and withdrawing from refugee, anti-torture and anti-trafficking conventions.
It’s on their website. That’s how comfortable fascists are in the UK today.
It’s on their website. That’s how comfortable fascists are in the UK today.
January 26, 2026 at 11:13 PM
This is horrifying. The greatest horror being that it could all actually happen. There is little standing in their way politically. I would hope the good people of the UK would rise up against it. But it would be too little too late by that stage.
I’ve seen a few people on here bemoaning the lack of winter songs that aren’t also about Christmas. But there are quite a few winter-themed folk/Indy songs. There are plenty for other seasons, too. I’ll start with Snow - Lisa Hannigan youtu.be/rqO1hWkaQLE?...
Lisa Hannigan - Snow (Official Video)
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January 26, 2026 at 7:07 PM
I’ve seen a few people on here bemoaning the lack of winter songs that aren’t also about Christmas. But there are quite a few winter-themed folk/Indy songs. There are plenty for other seasons, too. I’ll start with Snow - Lisa Hannigan youtu.be/rqO1hWkaQLE?...
#Caturday #WomensArt Annie Montgomerie's Hand Me Downs taken at Yorkshire Sculpture Park in November 2022
January 24, 2026 at 9:30 PM
#Caturday #WomensArt Annie Montgomerie's Hand Me Downs taken at Yorkshire Sculpture Park in November 2022
I'm despairing over the fact that most new tech items come with AI now. I don't want AI. I would pay not to have it messing up everything. The enshittification of life continues seemingly unopposed by the majority.
January 22, 2026 at 4:18 PM
I'm despairing over the fact that most new tech items come with AI now. I don't want AI. I would pay not to have it messing up everything. The enshittification of life continues seemingly unopposed by the majority.
Today's walk around Cannon Hall Country Park.
January 20, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Today's walk around Cannon Hall Country Park.
A whole lot of grey oyster mushrooms at Cannon Hall Park #fungifriends
January 20, 2026 at 8:01 PM
A whole lot of grey oyster mushrooms at Cannon Hall Park #fungifriends
We went for a rather chilly walk around Sherwood Pines 🥶
January 14, 2026 at 11:08 PM
We went for a rather chilly walk around Sherwood Pines 🥶
The ice was like broken glass on today's walk. There was a stunning sunset on the way back.
January 10, 2026 at 8:46 PM
The ice was like broken glass on today's walk. There was a stunning sunset on the way back.
Our Sherwood Forest walk today ended with rain, but the paths were frosty on the way around.
January 6, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Our Sherwood Forest walk today ended with rain, but the paths were frosty on the way around.
It was frosty in the woods today. No snow here, but Benji was glad to have his coat on ❄️ #dogsofbluesky
January 5, 2026 at 5:31 PM
It was frosty in the woods today. No snow here, but Benji was glad to have his coat on ❄️ #dogsofbluesky
We had a nice frosty walk over fields today. The last part under a rather dramatic sunset.
January 4, 2026 at 8:35 PM
We had a nice frosty walk over fields today. The last part under a rather dramatic sunset.
Laura is currently on BBC iPlayer for those who've never had the pleasure. I've seen it so many times that I know the dialogue by heart. This poem by Ernest Dowson, as read by Clifton Webb in the film, is a personal favourite.
January 2, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Laura is currently on BBC iPlayer for those who've never had the pleasure. I've seen it so many times that I know the dialogue by heart. This poem by Ernest Dowson, as read by Clifton Webb in the film, is a personal favourite.
I have been disappointed by the endings of some TV shows I've loved over the years. But I can add Stranger Things to the list of shows with good endings that felt right if not entirely happy. It joins Buffy, Life On Mars/Ashes to Ashes and Game of Thrones (many hated that ending, but I liked it).
January 1, 2026 at 8:07 PM
I have been disappointed by the endings of some TV shows I've loved over the years. But I can add Stranger Things to the list of shows with good endings that felt right if not entirely happy. It joins Buffy, Life On Mars/Ashes to Ashes and Game of Thrones (many hated that ending, but I liked it).
New Year fungi finds 🍄 #fungifriends
January 1, 2026 at 7:59 PM
New Year fungi finds 🍄 #fungifriends