iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Kate Burton @ariadnemaze.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

So I love learning about language differences that people don’t realise are A Thing. Go ahead and ask people what they call some of these things in their native language. (I suspect this will be an ever-evolving topic.)

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Kate Burton @ariadnemaze.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

You ever see someone make enough of a pig’s ear out of fixing something that you can see the moment when they give up and just order a new one?

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Kate Burton @ariadnemaze.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

My husband is 2 years older than me. I just had to guide him through how to use his Apple Pay without unlocking his phone.

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Kate Burton @ariadnemaze.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Noticed a concerning cyst-like thing on the cat’s gum line last night and promptly booked her into the vet this morning. Was told that those are, in fact, just cat gums. And are actually quite healthy. I mean, £52 for peace of mind at least? 🙃

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Merchant Adventurers’ Hall @merchantshallyork.org · 21/09/2026

Apparently oysters are aphrodisiacs. Perhaps not this one. 😬

We are looking at a close up of a medieval drawing of a circular oyster painted brown with a beak - the oyster has teeth.

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Kate Burton @ariadnemaze.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I feel like I’ve forgotten how to microblog on here these days. Humour me as I try and remember.

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Kate Burton @ariadnemaze.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I am utterly convinced that the word luxury has lost all meaning.

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Kate Burton @ariadnemaze.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

This appears to be the summer of the Great Fly Plague.

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Kate Burton @ariadnemaze.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Getting to hang out in the outer burbs of London today as we wait for a tow truck to drag us home.

View from inside a parked car looking through the windscreen at a petrol station wall and product display. A thin, curved crack in the windscreen runs downward from near the top edge of the glass, with two small dark chip points along the line. The crack is clearly visible against the bright exterior background of white brickwork and shelves of automotive fluid containers.

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Kate Burton @ariadnemaze.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Elders of the Chronically Online: who else remembers the tale of the Groverhaus?

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Kate Burton @ariadnemaze.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Why is my dishwasher suggesting an UNO reverse on me?

A Siemens dishwasher control panel displaying error indicators: a red ‘S’ symbol resembling a UNO reverse card, a WiFi symbol, and a blue brush symbol illuminated on the black display screen. The panel shows a temperature setting of 65° and features including ‘Speed’, ‘Favourite’, ‘Start in … hr.’ and ‘Remote Start’ options. A chrome-plated dishwasher rack roller wheel is visible in the foreground, with the unit’s beige control strip and WiFi connectivity information visible above the main display.

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Catbus @catbus.phd · 13/02/2026

*nodding*

questionnaire filled out with childish handwriting

8. I worry about ...
My cat

9. I am happy when...
I see my cat

10. I am sad when...
I don't see my cat

11. my responsibility is...
my cat

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Kate Burton @ariadnemaze.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

The Creation of Adam ✨wishes✨ it was so iconic.

A close-up of a cat’s white paw gently touching a person’s curled finger. The cat, partially visible from behind, has a white, brown, and black striped coat and is resting on a red knitted blanket. The person wears a dark knitted jumper, and only their hand and part of their torso are in frame, creating a tender moment of connection between human and animal.

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Kate Burton @ariadnemaze.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Expat life is continually explaining to people that flying abroad back to your home country to see family is not a holiday, even if the cost is the same.

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Kate Burton @ariadnemaze.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Holy shit y’all. I know I feel better (and colder) and that I’ve been losing weight, but look at the difference a year makes.

Split image showing two bathroom mirror selfies of the same person taken a year apart. Top image dated 14 January 2025 shows the person with braided hair, round glasses and a black top, holding a phone, with on-image text reading “What a year of weight loss looks like in bathroom selfies” and “–31.5 kg / –69.5 lb”. Bottom image dated 17 January 2026 shows the same person with hair worn back, the same glasses and a black sleeveless top, holding a phone in a different bathroom, appearing slimmer in the face and shoulders.

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Kate Burton @ariadnemaze.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

I’ve been living in the UK too long and forgotten just how earnest Americans can be. Could you even imagine the level of roast a British local politician would get for putting up something like this? abilenetx.gov/Directory.as...

abilenetx.gov

Staff Directory • Weldon W. Hurt

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mistress von toasty @toasty.cx · 27/01/2026

the ubiquity of advertising in every possible niche of our lives needs to be ended with righteous anger and furious violence

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Kate Burton @ariadnemaze.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

My mom hates snakes. And then moved back to Texas. So we love to wind her up with snakes.

Screenshot of a messaging app in dark mode showing the same group chat, titled “The Goose-Eppi Appreciatio…”, with the cartoon goose in a red beret as the group icon and a back arrow on the left, video call icon on the right.

A grey message bubble near the top says: “Let us know when you book and I’ll call celebrity and see what we can sort.” Beneath it is a short grey reply reading: “Thanks”.

Further down, a longer grey message bubble contains quoted text: “My in-laws are both massive herpetologists and are going on your cruise for their 40th. It’s be a lovely surprise if you could decorate their cabin snake themed”.

At the bottom, another grey message responds: “If that were to happen, I would never speak to you again.”

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Kate Burton @ariadnemaze.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Been married 19 years and still so excited to explain niche history to my husband. Tonight it’s the blue people of Kentucky.

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Kate Burton @ariadnemaze.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Still here, just been in a weird headspace for a bit. But life has continued apace, and I’ve been playing with software to make a montage.

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Kate Burton @ariadnemaze.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Okay, firstly where do the cans go? And secondly, what maniac chose the bin colour scheme? Brown for recycling? Madness.

Printed sign detailing bin colour codes for refuse and recycling. The categories are bolded and read: “Grey bin – All waste”, “Blue bin – Paper & Cardboard”, “Brown bin – Glass & Plastics”, and “Green bin – Garden waste”. The heading “Refuse & Recycling” is underlined and bolded.

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Kate Burton @ariadnemaze.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

There’s a story to be had here.

Two printed signs are taped to a white wall. The top sign reads, in bold and underlined text: “DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES THIS IS NOW A UNISEX TOILET.” The lower sign says: “SORRY FOR THE INCONVIENCE CAUSED.” Both contain spelling errors—“unforseen” instead of “unforeseen” and “inconvience” instead of “inconvenience.”

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Kate Burton @ariadnemaze.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

I don’t know what happened at the pub knitting club, but damn.

A dimly lit toilet with a dark wooden seat and lid, positioned next to a wall-mounted toilet roll holder dispensing patterned white toilet paper. Below the holder is a small white bin lined with a plastic bag, containing several colourful strings of yarn.

Close-up of a bathroom bin lined with a white plastic bag, partially filled with a tangled bundle of multicoloured yarn strands in pink, green, grey, and blue. Above the bin hangs a roll of patterned white toilet paper, and part of a dark wooden toilet seat is visible to the left. The scene is set against dark grey walls and a wooden floor.

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Kate Burton @ariadnemaze.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Husband likes to wind me up showing me the Black Friday Month deals. OMG IT’S MEANT TO BE A SINGLE DAY WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU ANIMALS

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Kate Burton @ariadnemaze.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

The neighbours are getting a robot lawn mower delivered. JEALOUS.

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Kate Burton @ariadnemaze.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Our shutters finally arrived today! Gosh they make the house look polished. 🥰

A compact bathroom with light grey walls and wood-effect flooring features a wall-mounted white toilet with a concealed cistern and chrome flush plate. Above the toilet, a window with white plantation shutters lets in natural light. The windowsill holds two potted plants and a wooden trinket box. To the left of the toilet, a black toilet roll holder is fixed to the wall, with a matching black toilet roll stand on the floor holding spare rolls. A white rectangular sink with a chrome tap is positioned to the right, with a bottle of hand soap on the basin. A framed map-style print hangs on the left wall.

A home office with a light grey carpet and neutral walls features a window with white plantation shutters, set above a white radiator. Two black office chairs on castors sit at wooden desks with various items including a monitor, keyboard tray, mug, and paperwork. To the right of the window is a beige cat tree with multiple platforms and a hanging toy. A whiteboard, a fabric wall hanging, and a closed wooden cabinet with a plant on top are also visible. A green cat roller ball toy sits near the cabinet, and a round beige pet bed is in the bottom right corner. A ceiling light with a textured beige lampshade is turned on.

A living room with a brown leather Chesterfield-style sofa placed in front of a window dressed with white plantation shutters and light blue curtains on a chrome pole. The sofa is scattered with a white cushion featuring a tree motif, a green cushion, a multicoloured knitted blanket, and a black garment. To the left, a beige carpeted cat tree with multiple platforms and a hanging toy stands beside the wall, partly covering a framed picture. The carpet is light beige, and an electrical socket with trailing cables is visible near the floor.

A white-framed window fitted with plantation shutters spans the wall, flanked by navy curtains hung from a chrome curtain pole. Through the shutters, red tiled rooftops are partially visible. Below the window is a white radiator, and to the left sits a beige fabric bag. A potted succulent on a lit shelf adds a small decorative touch. The carpet is light grey, and part of a wooden bed frame with green bedding appears in the lower right corner.

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Kate Burton @ariadnemaze.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

International marriages mean accidentally spending £7 on a single text message because someone in the family group chat switched from iPhone without mentioning it. 🙃🙃

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Kate Burton @ariadnemaze.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

For my own mental health, I’ve blocked all posts with Trump mentioned. The timeline is now a lovely palette cleanser.

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Kate Burton @ariadnemaze.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Lunch break beach comb success!

A collection of sea glass and ceramic shards arranged on a weathered, grey wooden surface. On the left, four pieces of frosted sea glass in pale green and blue tones are scattered vertically. On the right, four ceramic fragments display various patterns: a small triangular piece with black markings, a shard with green brushstrokes, one with blue floral motifs and crackled glaze, and a larger piece at the bottom featuring a clean white base with a curved blue line. Sand granules are lightly scattered across the surface

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Kate Burton @ariadnemaze.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

A little morning purr to start your day right. Sound on, obviously.

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Kate Burton @ariadnemaze.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

I’ve known a few Brett’s in my life, but never a dump truck.

A construction site viewed from behind a wooden fence, with a rotary washing line in the foreground. Beyond the fence, patches of dirt and gravel are scattered across the site, with red and white safety barriers marking specific areas. A lorry bearing the word “BRETT” on its side is tilted, dumping gravel onto the ground near metal fencing. In the background, open green fields and clusters of trees extend towards the horizon beneath a grey, overcast sky.

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Kate Burton @ariadnemaze.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

It’s getting colder and there is a vague hope that hanging curtains across the bifolds will stop the cat from screaming to go outside when we’re in the kitchen. That being said, all attempts this evening are making it feel hella cursed.

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Kate Burton @ariadnemaze.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

I went on a mental health walk and there was a wild rabbit, so I think I’m now cured.

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Kate Burton @ariadnemaze.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Been seeing a surprising amount of kids on this holiday, though to be fair a lot are toddlers so wouldn’t be in school anyway. We’ve made a bit of a game coming up with boring adult reasons why any of them burst into tears.

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Kate Burton @ariadnemaze.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

Even accounting for flattering angles, the difference Mounjaro has made is visible. 29 kg down!

A person with long dark brown hair and glasses is smiling at the camera. They are wearing a black sleeveless dress patterned with large white daisies and green leaves. The background shows a salmon-coloured wall and a white door with a silver handle.

A person with long brown hair tied in a side braid and wearing glasses is smiling at the camera. They are dressed in a black textured top with a low neckline. The background shows a softly lit indoor setting with beige chairs, round tables, and large windows revealing blue-lit trees outside.

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Kate Burton @ariadnemaze.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Bit of a thread about workplace access adjustments, neurodivergence, and the joys of internal compliance policy. Hoping it’s useful to others, and also looking for advice. (Content note: reasonable adjustments being withdrawn without replacement.)

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Kate Burton @ariadnemaze.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Do you ever see an inbox so heinous that you stop, make a cup of tea, assemble a sofa, and then try again? Pleased to have done it solo!

Small beige two-seater sofa with wooden legs, placed against a white wall beneath a window. The sofa has two patterned cushions, one green and one with a tree motif, and a plush toy horse resting between them. On the windowsill are several small potted plants. To the left, stacked plastic storage boxes, bottled water, and a folded item of furniture are visible, while to the right, a tall black tower fan and a mounted cordless vacuum cleaner stand against the wall. The floor is light wood laminate with sunlight streaming across it.

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Kate Burton @ariadnemaze.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

We’ve unpacked the essentials (mostly), and Ophelia has gotten braver each day. The perches her humans have left her help of course.

Bright bedroom with grey carpet and white walls, featuring a large window with a view of neighbouring houses with red-tiled roofs. A calico cat rests on top of a tall white chest of drawers beside an open wardrobe. In the foreground, part of a wooden bed frame and bedding is visible. Plastic storage boxes with clothes are stacked in the lower-left corner.

Dimly lit room with a disassembled wooden bed frame and a light blue mattress propped upright against the wall beneath a small window showing a dark evening sky. A cat is curled up and sleeping on top of the mattress, partially blending in with the subdued lighting and wooden bed slats. A cardboard storage box sits in the lower right corner, and folded bedding or clothing is on the floor in the lower left. A bare lightbulb hangs from the ceiling above.

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Kate Burton @ariadnemaze.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

It’s moving day today, and I’m currently keeping a cat from having a nervous breakdown by sitting with her in the bathroom as Dr B and the movers empty the house.

A cat with white and tabby fur peeks out from inside a soft-sided black carrier, partially covered by a chunky mustard-yellow knitted blanket. The cat, wearing a collar with a green tag, gazes intently to the right.

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Kate Burton @ariadnemaze.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

We’re all fed up with packing at this point.

An unimpressed calico cat with a white chest and paws sits on a green plastic container next to a cardboard box, positioned behind a beige woven cat tree with sisal-wrapped posts. The scene is indoors, with a light grey textured sofa in the foreground and brown curtains hanging behind the cat tree. A white door stands open in the background, revealing a hallway lit with warm light.

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Kate Burton @ariadnemaze.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Cat people - how did you move with your kitties? With the chance of having to potentially wait hours, just popping her in her travel box seems harsh.

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Kate Burton @ariadnemaze.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

How it started (first day home from the shelter) How it’s going (wrapped around her little paw) Pet Edition

A calico cat with a white chest and green eyes sits alert under a wooden table, gazing to the left. The table has turned legs and wicker storage baskets beneath it. In the foreground, a pair of black trainers is placed on a beige carpet. A ribbed cushion leans against the wall behind the cat, next to a blue folded blanket and a plastic storage box. A tall leafy houseplant stretches upward in the background.

A calico cat with white, brown, and orange fur lies asleep on a chunky, multicoloured knitted blanket. The cat’s head is tilted slightly, eyes closed in a relaxed expression, and its pink nose and soft whiskers are clearly visible. Its front legs are stretched out across its body, adding to the cosy appearance. Part of a person wearing grey and black clothing is visible in the background.

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Kate Burton @ariadnemaze.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

So, how’s the ladybird plague in other parts of the country? We aren’t at biblical levels like the seaside, but there are certainly way more than usual.

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Kate Burton @ariadnemaze.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

It’s prom night and the neighbours are feeling Essex Fancy.

A long white Hummer limousine is parked on a residential brick-paved street beside a silver Mercedes coupe. The Hummer partially blocks the road, positioned close to a red-brick house with white-framed windows and a pitched roof. To the right, a man in a light-coloured coat and hat stands on the pavement near a hedge. Several modern detached and semi-detached houses line the background under a mostly cloudy sky.

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Kate Burton @ariadnemaze.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Wasn’t expecting to have to save a MASSIVE dragonfly from a cat walloping this morning. It’s as big as her face!

A dragonfly with a green thorax, brown-striped abdomen, and large, veined translucent wings rests on a textured dark blue surface. The wings display a slight golden tint along the leading edges. Next to the dragonfly lies a small wooden stirrer, providing a sense of scale and highlighting the insect’s delicate but sizable form.

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Kate Burton @ariadnemaze.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

Somebody clearly skipped arm day.

A close-up of a metallic green beetle perched on a car window, featuring a vivid, iridescent body and notably large, darkly segmented hind thighs that curve outward, giving the insect a robust and muscular appearance. Its long, delicate antennae extend forward, and fine details of its legs and body texture are visible against the reflective glass surface.

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