bec/riley
@rileyforsythe.bsky.social
WOTCHER. I am bec/riley, a voracious reader, persistent writer, and general loudmouth queer trade union member living in South London (they/she)
You just died. The 6th picture in your phone gallery is what killed you.
November 27, 2025 at 7:04 PM
You just died. The 6th picture in your phone gallery is what killed you.
What ARE the haps?
November 16, 2025 at 2:52 PM
What ARE the haps?
Gal pals Nina and Simone approve of this brave new tabby-forward world
November 14, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Gal pals Nina and Simone approve of this brave new tabby-forward world
For sale: two cat beds, never slept in.
November 6, 2025 at 8:01 PM
For sale: two cat beds, never slept in.
Two different approaches to radiator maximisation.
November 3, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Two different approaches to radiator maximisation.
Gal pals enjoying a loafing session near the toasty radiator.
November 1, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Gal pals enjoying a loafing session near the toasty radiator.
Simone wants to play, too.
October 29, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Simone wants to play, too.
An excellent three-card spread: first card (past) the Ten of Coins reversed, second card (present) Knight of Coins, third card (future) The Sun.
October 27, 2025 at 10:11 AM
An excellent three-card spread: first card (past) the Ten of Coins reversed, second card (present) Knight of Coins, third card (future) The Sun.
Pop-propriation of The Velvet Underground: “Linger on….your pale pink beans”
October 19, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Pop-propriation of The Velvet Underground: “Linger on….your pale pink beans”
If we fits, we sits.
October 18, 2025 at 4:19 PM
If we fits, we sits.
One of these pervy fuckers was just spying on me and when I clocked him, flew off to join his creepy mates. How I loathe them.
October 16, 2025 at 9:18 AM
One of these pervy fuckers was just spying on me and when I clocked him, flew off to join his creepy mates. How I loathe them.
I was sad after holiday so I went on a book buying spree! 2025 Forward Prize bundle, Pat Barker’s women of Troy trilogy & Emily Wilson’s translation of The Odyssey so I can join in the Instant Classics podcast book club :)
October 13, 2025 at 1:33 PM
I was sad after holiday so I went on a book buying spree! 2025 Forward Prize bundle, Pat Barker’s women of Troy trilogy & Emily Wilson’s translation of The Odyssey so I can join in the Instant Classics podcast book club :)
While we had about I Sardinia, Gran has been kindly sending updates. This one of Simone is my favourite.
October 6, 2025 at 2:31 PM
While we had about I Sardinia, Gran has been kindly sending updates. This one of Simone is my favourite.
If I could swim in the sea every day, I’d be…well, I won’t say normal because that’s never going to happen, but at least 85% less anxious by volume.
October 4, 2025 at 3:44 PM
If I could swim in the sea every day, I’d be…well, I won’t say normal because that’s never going to happen, but at least 85% less anxious by volume.
What do you see in this cloud?
![Bright blue sky and fluffy cloud shaped like a [insert personal description]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:wlflzm2a2iarqvqi3cu5bge5/bafkreiaercjh5kho6qap4flrccyzrtbtx5vuecemoejo4uzzbmxdaas5si@jpeg)
October 4, 2025 at 9:19 AM
What do you see in this cloud?
And what I lost on the dignity swings, I gained on the pudding buffet roundabouts.
October 3, 2025 at 6:18 PM
And what I lost on the dignity swings, I gained on the pudding buffet roundabouts.
Guy, I would love to whisk you away here! The sea temp is 25C and it’s sunny and the pudding buffet is SOLID.
September 30, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Guy, I would love to whisk you away here! The sea temp is 25C and it’s sunny and the pudding buffet is SOLID.
The sea was cheerful that day, my friends. Like an old man who had successfully returned soup at a deli.
September 29, 2025 at 1:11 PM
The sea was cheerful that day, my friends. Like an old man who had successfully returned soup at a deli.
Can report that Sardinia is a bit alright.
September 27, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Can report that Sardinia is a bit alright.
Gal pals be snuggling.
September 24, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Gal pals be snuggling.
Simone emerged shortly after. You *will* properly meet her someday!
September 21, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Simone emerged shortly after. You *will* properly meet her someday!
So much to be angry and upset about, so glomming onto my love for these two maniacs as much as possible to keep me sane.
September 19, 2025 at 4:27 PM
So much to be angry and upset about, so glomming onto my love for these two maniacs as much as possible to keep me sane.
Friends, we are running a winter coats and trainers donation drive. We are seeing lots of new arrivals wearing flip flops/t-shirts & shorts, who are in need of warm clothing. CLEAN and GOOD condition items only please. Drop off at the Lambeth Civic Centre, or one of Active Lambeth leisure centres.
September 18, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Friends, we are running a winter coats and trainers donation drive. We are seeing lots of new arrivals wearing flip flops/t-shirts & shorts, who are in need of warm clothing. CLEAN and GOOD condition items only please. Drop off at the Lambeth Civic Centre, or one of Active Lambeth leisure centres.
