Mandy Collins
@mandycollins.bsky.social
Former journalist, current content writer, life coach, author, mother, dog wrangler, reader, tea lover, baker, DIYer, needlewoman, procrastininja. Not always in that order. Depends on the day. www.reddoorink.com and www.mandycollinscoaching.com
It's Monday and I'm starting a new coaching series on my socials. Here's the first Mandy's #MondayShift: mandycollinscoaching.com/peacemaker-o...
October 6, 2025 at 11:03 AM
It's Monday and I'm starting a new coaching series on my socials. Here's the first Mandy's #MondayShift: mandycollinscoaching.com/peacemaker-o...
Timeline cleanse: my Staffie two years ago, when she was still brand new.
September 30, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Timeline cleanse: my Staffie two years ago, when she was still brand new.
Henlo. I would like one attenshuns pliz.
July 16, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Henlo. I would like one attenshuns pliz.
The tomatoes in my garden are taking up arms.
May 16, 2025 at 7:47 AM
The tomatoes in my garden are taking up arms.
It's time for a quick #easilyconfused Tuesday: simple vs. simplistic.
simple = easily understood/done; presenting no difficulty, uncomplicated.
simplistic = treating complex issues and problems as if they were much simpler than they really are
Big difference. Tread carefully.
simple = easily understood/done; presenting no difficulty, uncomplicated.
simplistic = treating complex issues and problems as if they were much simpler than they really are
Big difference. Tread carefully.
May 6, 2025 at 7:32 AM
It's time for a quick #easilyconfused Tuesday: simple vs. simplistic.
simple = easily understood/done; presenting no difficulty, uncomplicated.
simplistic = treating complex issues and problems as if they were much simpler than they really are
Big difference. Tread carefully.
simple = easily understood/done; presenting no difficulty, uncomplicated.
simplistic = treating complex issues and problems as if they were much simpler than they really are
Big difference. Tread carefully.
Every day, when I read about the shenanigans across the pond.
April 30, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Every day, when I read about the shenanigans across the pond.
I have a visitor who has walked past this four or five times in broad daylight and not noticed it. How?
April 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM
I have a visitor who has walked past this four or five times in broad daylight and not noticed it. How?
Timeline cleanse: the baby lemon I picked up in my back yard. It is making me very happy.
April 17, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Timeline cleanse: the baby lemon I picked up in my back yard. It is making me very happy.
How you sleep when you don't have to worry about the bills.
April 1, 2025 at 7:29 PM
How you sleep when you don't have to worry about the bills.
Now on my timeline, one after the other. Hmmm.
March 7, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Now on my timeline, one after the other. Hmmm.
Unusually for a Staffie, she is very unbothered by the storm. 😂
March 5, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Unusually for a Staffie, she is very unbothered by the storm. 😂
Timeline cleanse: here is my granddog, Baxter, in his new raincoat.
February 19, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Timeline cleanse: here is my granddog, Baxter, in his new raincoat.
Birthday tea for Daughter Two, done properly, even though it's just we three. My mother would be proud. 😄
February 15, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Birthday tea for Daughter Two, done properly, even though it's just we three. My mother would be proud. 😄
This has made my day. 😂
February 11, 2025 at 8:28 AM
This has made my day. 😂
In case This Sort of Thing interests you, I have rebranded my company to Red Door Ink. Please do mosey on over to www.reddoorink.com and say complimentary things. I am but a needy writer who needs CONSTANT VALIDATION.
February 10, 2025 at 12:47 PM
In case This Sort of Thing interests you, I have rebranded my company to Red Door Ink. Please do mosey on over to www.reddoorink.com and say complimentary things. I am but a needy writer who needs CONSTANT VALIDATION.
I have spent a good while today taking four brass door handles from severely tarnished and dull to almost their former glory. One is having a second vinegar bath and then I'll do a final round of polishing. I can't tell you how satisfying this is for me.
January 26, 2025 at 3:12 PM
I have spent a good while today taking four brass door handles from severely tarnished and dull to almost their former glory. One is having a second vinegar bath and then I'll do a final round of polishing. I can't tell you how satisfying this is for me.
Productive morning so far. By 8am I had some baked rustic baguettes and rusks, and the rusks are busy drying. Pictured here with Labrador bum.
January 18, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Productive morning so far. By 8am I had some baked rustic baguettes and rusks, and the rusks are busy drying. Pictured here with Labrador bum.
Scones straight from the oven because what the migraine wants, the migraine gets.
January 15, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Scones straight from the oven because what the migraine wants, the migraine gets.
Also, look at my harvest. So proud. The onion was a pleasant surprise – grown from a sprouting supermarket onion.
January 4, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Also, look at my harvest. So proud. The onion was a pleasant surprise – grown from a sprouting supermarket onion.
Moody skies at sunset, Port Alfred, Eastern Cape
December 28, 2024 at 4:44 PM
Moody skies at sunset, Port Alfred, Eastern Cape
Molly and Milo.
December 28, 2024 at 8:58 AM
Molly and Milo.
Also, the dogs wish you a Yappy Christmas.
December 25, 2024 at 5:48 PM
Also, the dogs wish you a Yappy Christmas.
Haha! Woke up to find this on the kitchen counter.
December 25, 2024 at 3:42 AM
Haha! Woke up to find this on the kitchen counter.