@Orivia
@orivia.bsky.social
Scientific mind, artistic heart, sarcastic family.
Big Ted keeping an eye out for Trick or Treaters #HappyHalloween
October 31, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Big Ted keeping an eye out for Trick or Treaters #HappyHalloween
@womensartbluesky.bsky.social Hi, can you help me? Trying to remember the name of a contemporary artist who paints wonderful rural scenes of women walking with cats, in woods, beaches, at home, as well as other subjects. From Norfolk I think. I can see her work in my head, but the name has gone. X
October 18, 2025 at 8:29 PM
@womensartbluesky.bsky.social Hi, can you help me? Trying to remember the name of a contemporary artist who paints wonderful rural scenes of women walking with cats, in woods, beaches, at home, as well as other subjects. From Norfolk I think. I can see her work in my head, but the name has gone. X
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here is a post I just wrote about how to have a really nice weekend this weekend. it would have been my mother's 83rd birthday today, we're here for a good time not a long time. don't hoard enjoyment, spend it.
naomialderman.substack.com/p/are-you-ke...
naomialderman.substack.com/p/are-you-ke...
are you keeping enjoyment for 'best'?
cos I realised I am! let's stop doing that?!
naomialderman.substack.com
October 18, 2025 at 7:35 AM
here is a post I just wrote about how to have a really nice weekend this weekend. it would have been my mother's 83rd birthday today, we're here for a good time not a long time. don't hoard enjoyment, spend it.
naomialderman.substack.com/p/are-you-ke...
naomialderman.substack.com/p/are-you-ke...
Despite being 50yrs since women can get a mortgage without the "permission" of their fathers or husbands, I still feel like I have to justify my current living arrangements. Being a single person living by themselves should not be an "alternative" lifestyle. Makes me tired.
October 16, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Despite being 50yrs since women can get a mortgage without the "permission" of their fathers or husbands, I still feel like I have to justify my current living arrangements. Being a single person living by themselves should not be an "alternative" lifestyle. Makes me tired.
#CelebrityTraitors, tea and a massive slice of Bertha from #GetBaked. It is so big and rich I can't finish even 1/4 of it! She is a beast!
If you haven't checked out #GetBaked yet, go on. #TreatYourSelf
www.get-baked.co.uk
If you haven't checked out #GetBaked yet, go on. #TreatYourSelf
www.get-baked.co.uk
October 10, 2025 at 10:43 PM
#CelebrityTraitors, tea and a massive slice of Bertha from #GetBaked. It is so big and rich I can't finish even 1/4 of it! She is a beast!
If you haven't checked out #GetBaked yet, go on. #TreatYourSelf
www.get-baked.co.uk
If you haven't checked out #GetBaked yet, go on. #TreatYourSelf
www.get-baked.co.uk
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Like many independent artists and designers, I’m finding it tough going.
Please support creativity by reposting or, if you can, buying from independents.
This is me www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
Let’s start a support thread. Reply with your creative business.
Please support creativity by reposting or, if you can, buying from independents.
This is me www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
Let’s start a support thread. Reply with your creative business.
Gail Myerscough | Surface Pattern Designer & Illustrator | Manchester
Discover a world of bold and colourful prints, homewares and stationery by Gail Myerscough, a surface pattern designer and illustrator. Designed in Manchester, made in the UK.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
September 2, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Like many independent artists and designers, I’m finding it tough going.
Please support creativity by reposting or, if you can, buying from independents.
This is me www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
Let’s start a support thread. Reply with your creative business.
Please support creativity by reposting or, if you can, buying from independents.
This is me www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
Let’s start a support thread. Reply with your creative business.
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Here are the Top 5 Dogs of the week!
July 18, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Here are the Top 5 Dogs of the week!
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UK sculptor known as Anna & the Willow creates nature-inspired sculptures made from rods of willow #WomensArt
July 12, 2025 at 6:16 AM
UK sculptor known as Anna & the Willow creates nature-inspired sculptures made from rods of willow #WomensArt
@number10cat.bsky.social is *this* why we have to scan faces? Is it just a plot to uncover your human helper?!??! Has Macron unwittingly exposed the truth of this new legislation?!?! 😳😳😳
Macron: "He's a very clever cat"
Merci monsieur le président x
Merci monsieur le président x
July 11, 2025 at 8:01 PM
@number10cat.bsky.social is *this* why we have to scan faces? Is it just a plot to uncover your human helper?!??! Has Macron unwittingly exposed the truth of this new legislation?!?! 😳😳😳
Rebel Ideas by Matthew Syed is a good read.
what is the wokest novel i can make
my white middle aged male book club read
my white middle aged male book club read
July 6, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Rebel Ideas by Matthew Syed is a good read.
Someone got a treat from Pets at Home and, for once, it was an instant hit!!!!
July 6, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Someone got a treat from Pets at Home and, for once, it was an instant hit!!!!
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The bird dance for the ages
June 5, 2025 at 2:24 PM
The bird dance for the ages
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Hello!
I’m Gail, a surface pattern designer & illustrator
I create bold & colourful prints, homewares and cards
gailmyerscough.co.uk
Join my mailing list for an exclusive discount code
I’m Gail, a surface pattern designer & illustrator
I create bold & colourful prints, homewares and cards
gailmyerscough.co.uk
Join my mailing list for an exclusive discount code
Gail Myerscough | Surface Pattern Designer & Illustrator | Manchester
Discover a world of bold and colourful prints, homewares and stationery by Gail Myerscough, a surface pattern designer and illustrator. Designed in Manchester, made in the UK.
gailmyerscough.co.uk
May 22, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Hello!
I’m Gail, a surface pattern designer & illustrator
I create bold & colourful prints, homewares and cards
gailmyerscough.co.uk
Join my mailing list for an exclusive discount code
I’m Gail, a surface pattern designer & illustrator
I create bold & colourful prints, homewares and cards
gailmyerscough.co.uk
Join my mailing list for an exclusive discount code
Some pupdates of Dame Judy Dench (pup) and Dame Maggie Smith (kitten)
May 15, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Some pupdates of Dame Judy Dench (pup) and Dame Maggie Smith (kitten)
Just a wee pup and kitten watching planes fly overhead.
May 15, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Just a wee pup and kitten watching planes fly overhead.
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My online shop has had the most dismal week since records began.
Have a look, share this post and tell all your friends.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
Thank you.
Have a look, share this post and tell all your friends.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
Thank you.
Gail Myerscough | Surface Pattern Designer & Illustrator | Manchester
Discover a world of bold and colourful prints, homewares and stationery by Gail Myerscough, a surface pattern designer and illustrator. Designed in Manchester, made in the UK.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
May 15, 2025 at 5:57 PM
My online shop has had the most dismal week since records began.
Have a look, share this post and tell all your friends.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
Thank you.
Have a look, share this post and tell all your friends.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
Thank you.
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Today (29th April) is the 80th anniversary of operation Manna & Chowhound, when allied planes flew thousands of sorties to deliver more than ten thousand tonnes of vital food supplies to the literally starving people of the Netherlands.
April 29, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Today (29th April) is the 80th anniversary of operation Manna & Chowhound, when allied planes flew thousands of sorties to deliver more than ten thousand tonnes of vital food supplies to the literally starving people of the Netherlands.
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Tomorrow it's the 7th birthday of #buyastrangerabook!
It first happened on May 2nd 2018.
Incredible!
Thanks so much for allowing it to keep going.
I LOVE doing it and really hope you enjoy it all too.
See you tomorrow!
www.bigissue.com/culture/book...
It first happened on May 2nd 2018.
Incredible!
Thanks so much for allowing it to keep going.
I LOVE doing it and really hope you enjoy it all too.
See you tomorrow!
www.bigissue.com/culture/book...
An indie bookshop is getting strangers to buy each other books on Twitter
Big Green Bookshop is giving readers the chance to #buyastrangerabook every Wednesday
www.bigissue.com
April 29, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Tomorrow it's the 7th birthday of #buyastrangerabook!
It first happened on May 2nd 2018.
Incredible!
Thanks so much for allowing it to keep going.
I LOVE doing it and really hope you enjoy it all too.
See you tomorrow!
www.bigissue.com/culture/book...
It first happened on May 2nd 2018.
Incredible!
Thanks so much for allowing it to keep going.
I LOVE doing it and really hope you enjoy it all too.
See you tomorrow!
www.bigissue.com/culture/book...
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I had a clear out today.
Here are two lots of books. I'm giving them away for free, cos I want to.
The first pic to a primary school.
The second pic to a secondary school.
If you'd like them for your school get in touch. I'll choose the schools tomorrow
UK only
PLEASE SHARE
Here are two lots of books. I'm giving them away for free, cos I want to.
The first pic to a primary school.
The second pic to a secondary school.
If you'd like them for your school get in touch. I'll choose the schools tomorrow
UK only
PLEASE SHARE
April 28, 2025 at 5:08 PM
I had a clear out today.
Here are two lots of books. I'm giving them away for free, cos I want to.
The first pic to a primary school.
The second pic to a secondary school.
If you'd like them for your school get in touch. I'll choose the schools tomorrow
UK only
PLEASE SHARE
Here are two lots of books. I'm giving them away for free, cos I want to.
The first pic to a primary school.
The second pic to a secondary school.
If you'd like them for your school get in touch. I'll choose the schools tomorrow
UK only
PLEASE SHARE
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psst...
*anyone looking for a book?
I'll sort you out. No questions asked.
Hardbacks, paperbacks.
I can even get spiral bound ones (if that's what you're into).
All sent out discreetly.
Your little reading habit's safe with me.
Let me know what you're after.
You know you want to*
*anyone looking for a book?
I'll sort you out. No questions asked.
Hardbacks, paperbacks.
I can even get spiral bound ones (if that's what you're into).
All sent out discreetly.
Your little reading habit's safe with me.
Let me know what you're after.
You know you want to*
April 26, 2025 at 8:07 PM
psst...
*anyone looking for a book?
I'll sort you out. No questions asked.
Hardbacks, paperbacks.
I can even get spiral bound ones (if that's what you're into).
All sent out discreetly.
Your little reading habit's safe with me.
Let me know what you're after.
You know you want to*
*anyone looking for a book?
I'll sort you out. No questions asked.
Hardbacks, paperbacks.
I can even get spiral bound ones (if that's what you're into).
All sent out discreetly.
Your little reading habit's safe with me.
Let me know what you're after.
You know you want to*
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WORLD-FIRST: Ground-breaking research published today in the Ornithologist Journal has, for the first time, translated common UK bird vocalisations into equivalent phrases in the human language.
The results tell us a lot!
Extracts below... 🧵
The results tell us a lot!
Extracts below... 🧵
April 1, 2025 at 9:40 AM
WORLD-FIRST: Ground-breaking research published today in the Ornithologist Journal has, for the first time, translated common UK bird vocalisations into equivalent phrases in the human language.
The results tell us a lot!
Extracts below... 🧵
The results tell us a lot!
Extracts below... 🧵