Sam
@silverandblonde.bsky.social
Books, film, theatre, podcasts. Busy with family, especially my elderly parents.
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A list of seven oxymorons...
1. Pretty ugly
2. Fairly unjust
3. Kind of mean
4. Charm offensive
5. Microsoft Works
6. Government intelligence
7. Fun run
1. Pretty ugly
2. Fairly unjust
3. Kind of mean
4. Charm offensive
5. Microsoft Works
6. Government intelligence
7. Fun run
February 5, 2026 at 5:34 PM
A list of seven oxymorons...
1. Pretty ugly
2. Fairly unjust
3. Kind of mean
4. Charm offensive
5. Microsoft Works
6. Government intelligence
7. Fun run
1. Pretty ugly
2. Fairly unjust
3. Kind of mean
4. Charm offensive
5. Microsoft Works
6. Government intelligence
7. Fun run
My parents have just had this bath chair fitted by Occupational Therapy. My mum is refusing to have anything to do with it. I doubt she’ll ever use it. They have a houseful of expensive equipment that mum won’t use. What a waste of funds and it must happen all over the country. #Alzheimers
February 5, 2026 at 5:08 PM
My parents have just had this bath chair fitted by Occupational Therapy. My mum is refusing to have anything to do with it. I doubt she’ll ever use it. They have a houseful of expensive equipment that mum won’t use. What a waste of funds and it must happen all over the country. #Alzheimers
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I absolutely refuse to believe that the pheasant who regularly visits my mum and dad’s garden is real and has not in fact been crocheted.
April 26, 2025 at 6:22 AM
I absolutely refuse to believe that the pheasant who regularly visits my mum and dad’s garden is real and has not in fact been crocheted.
Had a nice lunch for a friend’s birthday although it was very cold in the pub. Lovely blue skies though and a very pretty village, Ivy Hatch.
February 4, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Had a nice lunch for a friend’s birthday although it was very cold in the pub. Lovely blue skies though and a very pretty village, Ivy Hatch.
Austin Applebee, what a hero. His mum will never be able to tell him off again. We need more stories about ordinary people doing incredible things.
A 13-year-old boy swam for four hours in cold and choppy waters to save his mother and two younger siblings who had been swept out to sea off the coast of Western Australia.
A 13-year-old Australian boy swims for hours to save his mother and siblings who were swept away
A 13-year-old boy swam for four hours in cold and choppy waters to save his mother and two younger siblings who had been swept out to sea off the coast of Western Australia.
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February 4, 2026 at 8:57 AM
Austin Applebee, what a hero. His mum will never be able to tell him off again. We need more stories about ordinary people doing incredible things.
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The long-tailed tit (Aegithalos caudatus). The specific subspecies found in Hokkaido, Japan, known locally as the "Shima-enaga," is famous for its almost entirely white, fluffy appearance and is often referred to as the "snow fairy"
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February 3, 2026 at 10:18 PM
The long-tailed tit (Aegithalos caudatus). The specific subspecies found in Hokkaido, Japan, known locally as the "Shima-enaga," is famous for its almost entirely white, fluffy appearance and is often referred to as the "snow fairy"
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This is not turning out to be the investment I had hoped for.
February 3, 2026 at 3:35 PM
This is not turning out to be the investment I had hoped for.
Sarah Ferguson to Epstein: "I urgently need £20,000 for rent today.The landlord has threatened to go to the newspapers if I don't pay. Any brainwaves?"
What a grubby, grasping, greedy pair she and her pig of an ex husband are. 🤢
What a grubby, grasping, greedy pair she and her pig of an ex husband are. 🤢
February 2, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Sarah Ferguson to Epstein: "I urgently need £20,000 for rent today.The landlord has threatened to go to the newspapers if I don't pay. Any brainwaves?"
What a grubby, grasping, greedy pair she and her pig of an ex husband are. 🤢
What a grubby, grasping, greedy pair she and her pig of an ex husband are. 🤢
Awful day at work then rang my parents. Dad in a flap about his tumble drier not drying properly even though British Gas said there’s nothing wrong with it. They will ban him soon I’m sure, he’s always calling them out. I asked him not to put mum on the phone as she can’t hear anything but he did …
February 2, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Awful day at work then rang my parents. Dad in a flap about his tumble drier not drying properly even though British Gas said there’s nothing wrong with it. They will ban him soon I’m sure, he’s always calling them out. I asked him not to put mum on the phone as she can’t hear anything but he did …
My daughter and her housemate called the police last night after another student had some sort of mental health crisis and tried to break their door down. A rugby playing girl of 6’2”. She’d already assaulted two people, fortunately not hurting them badly. The police put her in a call for the night
February 1, 2026 at 5:59 PM
My daughter and her housemate called the police last night after another student had some sort of mental health crisis and tried to break their door down. A rugby playing girl of 6’2”. She’d already assaulted two people, fortunately not hurting them badly. The police put her in a call for the night
As usual I’m not exactly up to date on the latest TV. Am really enjoying #Pluribus though. It’s very strange and funny.
a woman wearing a yellow jacket is looking down
Alt: Actor Rhea Seehom playing Carol in the TV show Pluribus. She’s wearing a yellow jacket and crying. .
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February 1, 2026 at 2:50 PM
As usual I’m not exactly up to date on the latest TV. Am really enjoying #Pluribus though. It’s very strange and funny.
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seems like there’s got to be a better way to let them know
February 1, 2026 at 2:27 AM
seems like there’s got to be a better way to let them know
The longest January in history is over
February 1, 2026 at 8:34 AM
The longest January in history is over
For some bizarre reason I didn’t sleep well last night because I couldn’t stop thinking about the Epstein files. Why, in those emails from Sarah Ferguson and Peter Mandelson’s husband, was there no mention of repaying the “ loans”. Or did I just miss that part? My insomnia is in full force.
February 1, 2026 at 8:27 AM
For some bizarre reason I didn’t sleep well last night because I couldn’t stop thinking about the Epstein files. Why, in those emails from Sarah Ferguson and Peter Mandelson’s husband, was there no mention of repaying the “ loans”. Or did I just miss that part? My insomnia is in full force.
I just rang my aunt and she has been persuaded by one of the hangers-on that have attached themselves to her to host a twenty first birthday party at her home tonight. Apparently the people were going to hire a hall and a DJ but told my aunt they couldn’t afford it after all. My aunt, for the …
January 31, 2026 at 5:44 PM
I just rang my aunt and she has been persuaded by one of the hangers-on that have attached themselves to her to host a twenty first birthday party at her home tonight. Apparently the people were going to hire a hall and a DJ but told my aunt they couldn’t afford it after all. My aunt, for the …
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I have spent fifty years rolling my eyes at conspiracy theories where all the elite rich people are in a secret evil gang, and thrillers where everyone remotely important has the same Dark Secret, and now sodding look.
January 31, 2026 at 8:21 AM
I have spent fifty years rolling my eyes at conspiracy theories where all the elite rich people are in a secret evil gang, and thrillers where everyone remotely important has the same Dark Secret, and now sodding look.
Woman? Not so sure the person in these photos is an adult and are they even conscious? I heard one podcast where a “royal expert” predicted he’ll end up in prison and maybe that will actually happen.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor appears to be crouching over woman in creepy photos from DOJ�s latest Epstein files dump
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor appears to be crouching over woman in creepy photos from DOJ�s latest Epstein files dump
The ousted prince was stripped of his royal titles and honors last year after allegations surfaced that he was one of Epstein�s notorious clients.
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January 31, 2026 at 7:13 AM
Woman? Not so sure the person in these photos is an adult and are they even conscious? I heard one podcast where a “royal expert” predicted he’ll end up in prison and maybe that will actually happen.
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Catherine O’Hara, who starred in legendary films “Beetlejuice” and “Home Alone” before taking a star turn as Moira Rose on “Schitt’s Creek,” has died. She was 71. https://cnn.it/4t7OhRR
January 30, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Catherine O’Hara, who starred in legendary films “Beetlejuice” and “Home Alone” before taking a star turn as Moira Rose on “Schitt’s Creek,” has died. She was 71. https://cnn.it/4t7OhRR
Woke up at 2am worrying about a mistake at work that someone else made but I was anticipating having to deal with the fall out today, working by myself. Finally dropped back off to sleep at 5am. Never heard a peep from the complaining person today. What a waste of energy.
a panda bear is laying on a pillow with the words " do n't worry be happy "
ALT: a panda bear is laying on a pillow with the words " do n't worry be happy "
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January 30, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Woke up at 2am worrying about a mistake at work that someone else made but I was anticipating having to deal with the fall out today, working by myself. Finally dropped back off to sleep at 5am. Never heard a peep from the complaining person today. What a waste of energy.
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Sesame Street chimes in on ICE murders by aiding parents on how to help their children.
January 28, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Sesame Street chimes in on ICE murders by aiding parents on how to help their children.
I went to my parents, could hear their blaring TV from the next street, and my mum was so annoyed that it was me and not my brother 🙄
Walking home I saw someone driving a super-shiny black Ford Capri and it really cheered me up.
Walking home I saw someone driving a super-shiny black Ford Capri and it really cheered me up.
January 28, 2026 at 5:33 PM
I went to my parents, could hear their blaring TV from the next street, and my mum was so annoyed that it was me and not my brother 🙄
Walking home I saw someone driving a super-shiny black Ford Capri and it really cheered me up.
Walking home I saw someone driving a super-shiny black Ford Capri and it really cheered me up.
On of my favourite accounts on the other site was Slug Soup. This tweet was so lovely I keep a screenshot on my phone.
For anyone who is feeling anxious.
For anyone who is feeling anxious.
January 28, 2026 at 9:12 AM
On of my favourite accounts on the other site was Slug Soup. This tweet was so lovely I keep a screenshot on my phone.
For anyone who is feeling anxious.
For anyone who is feeling anxious.
My friend was telling me she’s planning a big family holiday to the US. Did she not get the memo?
a man says we 're not doing that with a paramount logo in the background
ALT: a man says we 're not doing that with a paramount logo in the background
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January 27, 2026 at 4:14 PM
My friend was telling me she’s planning a big family holiday to the US. Did she not get the memo?