Kirsty C
@kirstysc.bsky.social
Scottish woman trying to get a handle on life. Love trees, hills, books, a bit of cross stitch, and a good cup of tea. She/her.
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When a poem becomes a prayer.
Siegfried Sassoon (1934)
Siegfried Sassoon (1934)
December 1, 2025 at 4:35 PM
When a poem becomes a prayer.
Siegfried Sassoon (1934)
Siegfried Sassoon (1934)
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I hope someone draws this wonderful story about Tom Stoppard's Arcadia and the power of the arts to help us see things differently, to the attention of our Education Secretary. Do read it, it will lift your spirits.
December 2, 2025 at 10:59 AM
I hope someone draws this wonderful story about Tom Stoppard's Arcadia and the power of the arts to help us see things differently, to the attention of our Education Secretary. Do read it, it will lift your spirits.
My mum’s dog is a bit like a bird, in that if you put a blanket over him he will sleep.
December 2, 2025 at 8:26 PM
My mum’s dog is a bit like a bird, in that if you put a blanket over him he will sleep.
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Amazon has officially greenlit a new Stargate series. https://bit.ly/4ij0L3Z
November 19, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Amazon has officially greenlit a new Stargate series. https://bit.ly/4ij0L3Z
Still trying to figure out where my arms are meant to go when I am going to sleep.
November 21, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Still trying to figure out where my arms are meant to go when I am going to sleep.
Going to assume this is known as the belly button mushroom.
November 20, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Going to assume this is known as the belly button mushroom.
Excuse me, but I’m still adjusting to the (post clocks changing) darkness, and was not at all prepared for snow.
November 18, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Excuse me, but I’m still adjusting to the (post clocks changing) darkness, and was not at all prepared for snow.
My superb sister, Sheena, is looking for a new part time personal assistant in Annan, Scotland. www.capability.scot/careers/dumf...
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June 12, 2025 at 12:30 PM
My superb sister, Sheena, is looking for a new part time personal assistant in Annan, Scotland. www.capability.scot/careers/dumf...
Phoned up to leave a message this morning to check I’ve not fallen off a waiting list, 45 minutes later the appointment letter was delivered. Impressive timing by the NHS or me.
May 12, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Phoned up to leave a message this morning to check I’ve not fallen off a waiting list, 45 minutes later the appointment letter was delivered. Impressive timing by the NHS or me.
Stung by a bee for the first time, and it’s right on my neck. They’re nesting in our bird box, and have become territorial. I’ve now learned that only honey bees leave the stinger in, though, so the bee taught me a few valuable lessons.
May 9, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Stung by a bee for the first time, and it’s right on my neck. They’re nesting in our bird box, and have become territorial. I’ve now learned that only honey bees leave the stinger in, though, so the bee taught me a few valuable lessons.
The warm, dry, weather has been with us so long that I’ve run out of things to wash.
April 12, 2025 at 10:01 AM
The warm, dry, weather has been with us so long that I’ve run out of things to wash.
Emailed my MP for the first time in my life. So angry at what the Westminster government are planning to do to disabled people.
March 26, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Emailed my MP for the first time in my life. So angry at what the Westminster government are planning to do to disabled people.
Had a colonoscopy for the first time today, it was quick and the worse part was the prep at home. But the staff in that department? Amazing. And remind me of the nurses in dermatology in Grey’s anatomy. Just all happy and nice.
The NHS is fucking amazing. (My colon is fine.)
The NHS is fucking amazing. (My colon is fine.)
March 13, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Had a colonoscopy for the first time today, it was quick and the worse part was the prep at home. But the staff in that department? Amazing. And remind me of the nurses in dermatology in Grey’s anatomy. Just all happy and nice.
The NHS is fucking amazing. (My colon is fine.)
The NHS is fucking amazing. (My colon is fine.)
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It’s not often that I claim to speak on behalf of the dinosaurs that I illustrate.
But just this once, on behalf of dinosaurs everywhere , F*ck you William Sitwell, and f*ck you The Telegraph.
But just this once, on behalf of dinosaurs everywhere , F*ck you William Sitwell, and f*ck you The Telegraph.
February 9, 2025 at 11:40 AM
It’s not often that I claim to speak on behalf of the dinosaurs that I illustrate.
But just this once, on behalf of dinosaurs everywhere , F*ck you William Sitwell, and f*ck you The Telegraph.
But just this once, on behalf of dinosaurs everywhere , F*ck you William Sitwell, and f*ck you The Telegraph.
Went to get my (free because Scotland) eye check today that I’d been putting off for a while, and turns out I finally can use glasses! I’ve wanted them since I was a kid.
February 1, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Went to get my (free because Scotland) eye check today that I’d been putting off for a while, and turns out I finally can use glasses! I’ve wanted them since I was a kid.
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“Blindly continuing on the current path is a form of madness.”
And yet there’s plenty of people out there who will continue to argue in favour of their own extinction.
And yet there’s plenty of people out there who will continue to argue in favour of their own extinction.
2025 Doomsday Clock Statement - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
It is 89 seconds to midnight.
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January 28, 2025 at 7:05 PM
“Blindly continuing on the current path is a form of madness.”
And yet there’s plenty of people out there who will continue to argue in favour of their own extinction.
And yet there’s plenty of people out there who will continue to argue in favour of their own extinction.
As a kid watching storms like this was exciting. The power going out was thrilling. We had coal fires and a gas cooker. Now in my own house I’m just hoping nothing expensive gets damaged.
January 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
As a kid watching storms like this was exciting. The power going out was thrilling. We had coal fires and a gas cooker. Now in my own house I’m just hoping nothing expensive gets damaged.
Rudely awoken by Storm Éowyn at 7am. Not a great first impression to be honest.
January 24, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Rudely awoken by Storm Éowyn at 7am. Not a great first impression to be honest.
Glad I knew this was about to go off because of Storm Éowyn. Not good for the old heart rate to have this siren as a surprise
January 23, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Glad I knew this was about to go off because of Storm Éowyn. Not good for the old heart rate to have this siren as a surprise
Hatches battened and power banks charged in preparation for storm Éowyn tomorrow.
January 23, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Hatches battened and power banks charged in preparation for storm Éowyn tomorrow.
Up for a 6.30am call with Australia, so rewarding selves with bacon and eggs.
January 21, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Up for a 6.30am call with Australia, so rewarding selves with bacon and eggs.
We have a rat living in our compost heap, which isn’t a euphemism for any current events but definitely could be.
January 17, 2025 at 12:23 AM
We have a rat living in our compost heap, which isn’t a euphemism for any current events but definitely could be.
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January 9, 2025 at 8:21 PM
I’m entering the final stages of data collection on research I’m doing into disability employment. If you have a physical disability and are UK based, I’d be especially grateful to hear from you. The survey is at:
cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
#AcademicSky #Disability
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#AcademicSky #Disability
A recent cross stitch I made for a friend who has been incredibly supportive over the past few years. A fun wee pattern by CrossStitchWow
January 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM
A recent cross stitch I made for a friend who has been incredibly supportive over the past few years. A fun wee pattern by CrossStitchWow