Franca
@applefranca.bsky.social
Live in Edinburgh, like dressmaking, knitting, active travel, Eurovision and coffee. Scottish Government researcher working on children and families. 🏴 🇩🇪 🇱🇺
I still write an occasional personal blog like it's 2005: www.applefranca.com
I still write an occasional personal blog like it's 2005: www.applefranca.com
I may just channel all my Eurovision energy into Melfest instead. National Final season is the best time anyway, and at the time of the year you need it most
December 5, 2025 at 7:34 PM
I may just channel all my Eurovision energy into Melfest instead. National Final season is the best time anyway, and at the time of the year you need it most
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Windows Open Simultaneously 1st Part, 3rd Motif by Robert Delaunay, 1912
https://botfrens.com/collections/212/contents/137706
https://botfrens.com/collections/212/contents/137706
December 4, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Windows Open Simultaneously 1st Part, 3rd Motif by Robert Delaunay, 1912
https://botfrens.com/collections/212/contents/137706
https://botfrens.com/collections/212/contents/137706
Hahahaha my most played songs. Eurovision supremacy
December 2, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Hahahaha my most played songs. Eurovision supremacy
It's taken me a decade of trial and error to find a moisturiser that works for my extremely awkward skin, and it comes from Spain, now I'll have start all over again.
Small annoyances like this for absolutely everyone, for no discernible benefit
Small annoyances like this for absolutely everyone, for no discernible benefit
December 1, 2025 at 3:23 PM
It's taken me a decade of trial and error to find a moisturiser that works for my extremely awkward skin, and it comes from Spain, now I'll have start all over again.
Small annoyances like this for absolutely everyone, for no discernible benefit
Small annoyances like this for absolutely everyone, for no discernible benefit
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What do people think the 90s were
November 30, 2025 at 11:29 PM
What do people think the 90s were
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The main thing that annoys me is that people who think crochet and knitting are interchangeable are not going to be dissuaded of that notion from this programme #gameofwool
November 23, 2025 at 8:23 PM
The main thing that annoys me is that people who think crochet and knitting are interchangeable are not going to be dissuaded of that notion from this programme #gameofwool
In the UK 95% of the population think/claim they're working class. The mental gymnastics required is one of the weirdest things about this country is
This misjudgement of class is rampant in the US. Media & gov't types have pushed the virtues of the middle class so hard, ppl who are actually poor/working class THINK they are middle class. It makes it harder for poor/working class ppl to come together & organize any uprising against the rich.
November 29, 2025 at 7:39 AM
In the UK 95% of the population think/claim they're working class. The mental gymnastics required is one of the weirdest things about this country is
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There are no clothing machines.
All garments are handmade.
ALL of them.
There is no T-shirt machine. Every $5 shirt I’ve ever purchased was sewn together by a human being who is an expert sewist.
Just thought I’d mention that before tomorrow.
All garments are handmade.
ALL of them.
There is no T-shirt machine. Every $5 shirt I’ve ever purchased was sewn together by a human being who is an expert sewist.
Just thought I’d mention that before tomorrow.
November 28, 2025 at 1:30 AM
There are no clothing machines.
All garments are handmade.
ALL of them.
There is no T-shirt machine. Every $5 shirt I’ve ever purchased was sewn together by a human being who is an expert sewist.
Just thought I’d mention that before tomorrow.
All garments are handmade.
ALL of them.
There is no T-shirt machine. Every $5 shirt I’ve ever purchased was sewn together by a human being who is an expert sewist.
Just thought I’d mention that before tomorrow.
Went to pot fest in the city today, was fun. On over the weekend at the briggait, Glasgow
Bought some stuff too but need to take pictures of that still
#pottery
Bought some stuff too but need to take pictures of that still
#pottery
November 28, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Went to pot fest in the city today, was fun. On over the weekend at the briggait, Glasgow
Bought some stuff too but need to take pictures of that still
#pottery
Bought some stuff too but need to take pictures of that still
#pottery
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Also a good example of why so many Edinburgh cyclists are cynical about the Roseburn Path changes. No real trust that necessary diversions or alternative routes will be well planned, well communicated, or well implemented.
November 21, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Also a good example of why so many Edinburgh cyclists are cynical about the Roseburn Path changes. No real trust that necessary diversions or alternative routes will be well planned, well communicated, or well implemented.
Here's the video with his solo shot of
eating crisps, which is very on brand
eating crisps, which is very on brand
November 28, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Here's the video with his solo shot of
eating crisps, which is very on brand
eating crisps, which is very on brand
Proud stage mum interlude: my youngest is in a fischy music (action songs for primary schools) music video. It's embargoed til 11.30, but here's some stills and a photo from the launch last night
November 28, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Proud stage mum interlude: my youngest is in a fischy music (action songs for primary schools) music video. It's embargoed til 11.30, but here's some stills and a photo from the launch last night
Stealing jewellery from fleeing people and banning books. Extremely normal democracy behaviour
(Yes, I know, not literally banning. But the result is the same)
(Yes, I know, not literally banning. But the result is the same)
Sally Rooney says she will be unable to publish books in UK while Palestine Action banned
Sally Rooney says she will be unable to publish books in UK while Palestine Action banned
Author tells high court her public support for group means her books could disappear from UK stores altogether
The Irish author Sally Rooney has told the high court she is highly unlikely to be able to publish new work in the UK while the ban on Palestine Action remains in effect because of her public support for the group.
On the second day of the legal challenge to Palestine Action’s proscription, the effect on Rooney, who said her books could disappear from UK stores altogether, was held up as an example of its impact on freedom of expression. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Stealing jewellery from fleeing people and banning books. Extremely normal democracy behaviour
(Yes, I know, not literally banning. But the result is the same)
(Yes, I know, not literally banning. But the result is the same)
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I spent most of Tuesday following the "Singing Street" around to take photos of the filming locations. It was very hard not to be struck by streets that were once playgrounds now being car parks. In other places there is still a bustle of life, but it is now tourists playing, not skipping girls
November 27, 2025 at 9:27 AM
I spent most of Tuesday following the "Singing Street" around to take photos of the filming locations. It was very hard not to be struck by streets that were once playgrounds now being car parks. In other places there is still a bustle of life, but it is now tourists playing, not skipping girls
It still baffles me that this is something we need to discuss and go holy moly about when it's so normal elsewhere, but good news I guess
My policy platform is zebra crossings everywhere
My policy platform is zebra crossings everywhere
Holy moly - Welsh Government have approved side-road zebras! www.gov.wales/written-stat...
Written Statement: Side Road Zebra Crossings in Wales | GOV.WALES
Ken Skates, Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales
www.gov.wales
November 26, 2025 at 10:43 PM
It still baffles me that this is something we need to discuss and go holy moly about when it's so normal elsewhere, but good news I guess
My policy platform is zebra crossings everywhere
My policy platform is zebra crossings everywhere
Does this mean you have to pay customs on any order from the EU now? Is that what that means?
November 26, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Does this mean you have to pay customs on any order from the EU now? Is that what that means?
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Depending on the exact change cutting cycle to work and making no change to car schemes, going all in on Heathrow expansion really shows what the gov thinks of the green agenda.
November 25, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Depending on the exact change cutting cycle to work and making no change to car schemes, going all in on Heathrow expansion really shows what the gov thinks of the green agenda.
This doesn't feel anywhere near enough, and just highlights how ridiculous it was before
EBU Announces New Rules for the #Eurovision Song Contest 2026 eurovoix.com/2025/11/21/e...
EBU Announces New Rules for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 - Eurovoix
The European Broadcasting Union has outlined new rules regarding voting at the Eurovision Song Contest, which will be implemented for the next contest in 2026.
eurovoix.com
November 21, 2025 at 12:15 PM
This doesn't feel anywhere near enough, and just highlights how ridiculous it was before
Reskeeting this because all the Scotland jubilation has been eaten up by scary shit from America and that's not right
November 19, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Reskeeting this because all the Scotland jubilation has been eaten up by scary shit from America and that's not right
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POINTS BASED IMMIGRATION SYSTEM, YOUR BOYS TOOK A HELL OF A BEATING
November 18, 2025 at 9:48 PM
POINTS BASED IMMIGRATION SYSTEM, YOUR BOYS TOOK A HELL OF A BEATING
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November 18, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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Ok, I am doomscrolling v so going to step away from the phone. And remind myself of good things like a car free street (how nice does it look!) and my excellent new puffy coat
November 17, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Ok, I am doomscrolling v so going to step away from the phone. And remind myself of good things like a car free street (how nice does it look!) and my excellent new puffy coat
Also, it's 4.16 and it's basically dark
November 17, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Also, it's 4.16 and it's basically dark
Im genuinely upset about this asylum stuff, the more I read about it the madder it gets
November 17, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Im genuinely upset about this asylum stuff, the more I read about it the madder it gets