Sue Russell
@suerussell.bsky.social
Woman, mother, grandmother, trying to hold some light in a sometimes darkening world. A fixer, a doer, with Pollyanna tendencies. Occasional blog embracingturbulence.wordpress.com
Great to see the Pipster out and about and back on form .... even if she insists on rolling round in sheep poo!! #Bestdog #dogsofbluesky #spéirgorm
November 24, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Great to see the Pipster out and about and back on form .... even if she insists on rolling round in sheep poo!! #Bestdog #dogsofbluesky #spéirgorm
November 20, 2025 at 10:44 PM
My kids reckon they were reared on lentils - burgers, pie, stew, etc - but I reckon you can't beat a bowl of homemade lentil soup on a winters day! 😋😋 #spèirgorm #soup #winterwarmers
November 15, 2025 at 2:46 PM
My kids reckon they were reared on lentils - burgers, pie, stew, etc - but I reckon you can't beat a bowl of homemade lentil soup on a winters day! 😋😋 #spèirgorm #soup #winterwarmers
I know that in the grand scheme of things it's hardly earth shattering, but when your wee doggie is too poorly to be interested in treats, it's heartbreaking. She's seen the vet, so hopefully feeling better soon. #dogsoftwitter #spéirgorm
November 7, 2025 at 1:27 PM
I know that in the grand scheme of things it's hardly earth shattering, but when your wee doggie is too poorly to be interested in treats, it's heartbreaking. She's seen the vet, so hopefully feeling better soon. #dogsoftwitter #spéirgorm
World's best gardening companion on a soft autumnal day .. the one and only Pippin. #dogsofbluesky #spéirgorm
November 4, 2025 at 5:13 PM
World's best gardening companion on a soft autumnal day .. the one and only Pippin. #dogsofbluesky #spéirgorm
This #Halloween night I give you the finest #Colcannon, straight from my lovely Auntie Mary's repertoire 😋😋 #spéirgorm
October 31, 2025 at 7:32 PM
This #Halloween night I give you the finest #Colcannon, straight from my lovely Auntie Mary's repertoire 😋😋 #spéirgorm
Pippin was a bit unsure about these armless, headless mannequins we encountered on our usual walk this morning! Preparations for a #Halloween scary walk at #LoughcrewGardens #DogsofBluesky #spéirgorm
October 24, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Pippin was a bit unsure about these armless, headless mannequins we encountered on our usual walk this morning! Preparations for a #Halloween scary walk at #LoughcrewGardens #DogsofBluesky #spéirgorm
#WIP Tapestry project, hoping it will be a Christmas gift for my daughter's sitting room wall if I keep at it! #tapestry #needlework
September 11, 2025 at 8:10 AM
#WIP Tapestry project, hoping it will be a Christmas gift for my daughter's sitting room wall if I keep at it! #tapestry #needlework
Some lovely visitors in the garden today. #butterflies #spéirgorm
September 10, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Some lovely visitors in the garden today. #butterflies #spéirgorm
Not known as hotbeds of radical activism, my local historical society showed both their understanding of the historical context of present conditions in #Gaza, but also their solidarity with the people of #Palestine. #FreePalestine #spéirgorm
August 15, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Not known as hotbeds of radical activism, my local historical society showed both their understanding of the historical context of present conditions in #Gaza, but also their solidarity with the people of #Palestine. #FreePalestine #spéirgorm
I'm currently on Inis Meáin, been coming here for 30+ years. Inis Oirr small, lovely but totally overrun with tourists. Avoid. Inis Mór, the largest, got facilities, sights, accommodation, day trippers & will give you a flavour of Aran. BUT Inis Meáin is something else! 1 shop, 1 pub, great craic!
August 6, 2025 at 11:11 PM
I'm currently on Inis Meáin, been coming here for 30+ years. Inis Oirr small, lovely but totally overrun with tourists. Avoid. Inis Mór, the largest, got facilities, sights, accommodation, day trippers & will give you a flavour of Aran. BUT Inis Meáin is something else! 1 shop, 1 pub, great craic!
She has a nose for a good spot alright! Below on Ceann Gainimh! 😄
August 5, 2025 at 2:19 PM
She has a nose for a good spot alright! Below on Ceann Gainimh! 😄
Princess Pippin taking the air at Dún Chonchúir, #spéirgorm #InisMeáin
August 4, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Princess Pippin taking the air at Dún Chonchúir, #spéirgorm #InisMeáin
Enough with the weeding already .... my wee shed is calling me. Time to play/make/create!! 😂 #gardening #gettingcrafty #spéirgorm
July 18, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Enough with the weeding already .... my wee shed is calling me. Time to play/make/create!! 😂 #gardening #gettingcrafty #spéirgorm
July 12, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Poor Pippin did herself a bit of a mischief last week jumping into the car. She pulled a muscle in her back leg. She's not herself at all, at all. She's on some meds just a week now, but I'm so not ready for her to be a poorly doggie who can't run, jump and play. #dogsofbluesky #spéirgorm
July 8, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Poor Pippin did herself a bit of a mischief last week jumping into the car. She pulled a muscle in her back leg. She's not herself at all, at all. She's on some meds just a week now, but I'm so not ready for her to be a poorly doggie who can't run, jump and play. #dogsofbluesky #spéirgorm
Cannot believe I've finished this piece. I started it during Covid, lapsed for a while, but stuck at it these last few months! #cross-stitch #craftsky #spéirgorm
July 2, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Cannot believe I've finished this piece. I started it during Covid, lapsed for a while, but stuck at it these last few months! #cross-stitch #craftsky #spéirgorm
Was a mostly grey day on #InisMeáin yesterday where I was celebrating my birthday. But these gorgeous Harry Clarke #stainedglass windows glowed despite the gloom outside #spéirgorm
June 29, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Was a mostly grey day on #InisMeáin yesterday where I was celebrating my birthday. But these gorgeous Harry Clarke #stainedglass windows glowed despite the gloom outside #spéirgorm
I don't know what I'm going to do with myself when I finish this #cross-stitch piece. Been at it for over 2 years now! #craftsky #spéirgorm
June 15, 2025 at 6:08 PM
I don't know what I'm going to do with myself when I finish this #cross-stitch piece. Been at it for over 2 years now! #craftsky #spéirgorm
These beauties were kinda lost in the wilderness that is currently my garden. So I picked them to enjoy while they last. #spéirgorm #peonies #Gardening #flowers
June 8, 2025 at 11:57 AM
These beauties were kinda lost in the wilderness that is currently my garden. So I picked them to enjoy while they last. #spéirgorm #peonies #Gardening #flowers
I know she wants something, but I'm mystified as to what it is! She's had her own dinner, some of my leftovers, a treat, a chew on her bone, been for a wee .... ???? #dogsofbluesky
May 27, 2025 at 8:20 PM
I know she wants something, but I'm mystified as to what it is! She's had her own dinner, some of my leftovers, a treat, a chew on her bone, been for a wee .... ???? #dogsofbluesky
Gin. The mature woman's drink, and sometimes the only option after one of those days. #spéirgorm #takingtothedrink
May 14, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Gin. The mature woman's drink, and sometimes the only option after one of those days. #spéirgorm #takingtothedrink
I'm ridiculously happy with this little piece I finished today. I've been saving this piece of driftwood for years for the 'right' project .... and this is it!! A gift for my daughter..I hope she likes it! #craftsky #spéirgorm #inismeáin #stainedglass
May 10, 2025 at 6:22 PM
I'm ridiculously happy with this little piece I finished today. I've been saving this piece of driftwood for years for the 'right' project .... and this is it!! A gift for my daughter..I hope she likes it! #craftsky #spéirgorm #inismeáin #stainedglass
And for added effect, dog, ice cream ( passion fruit flavour from Mammy Johnstons), and sunset! 😋😋😋
May 2, 2025 at 8:10 PM
And for added effect, dog, ice cream ( passion fruit flavour from Mammy Johnstons), and sunset! 😋😋😋
I've no jokes, but here's a lovely sunset. Strandhill the other evening.
May 2, 2025 at 7:35 PM
I've no jokes, but here's a lovely sunset. Strandhill the other evening.