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Odd This Day @oddthisday.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I don’t think I’m the only person who will appreciate this

Triangular diagram labelled The Introvert
Hierarchy of Needs.

Top: Self-actualisation - A completely empty house. An arrow pointing to the house says “Nobody needs anything. Nobody is coming home for hours. Phone on silent.”

The next level is Esteem - Plans getting cancelled. An arrow here says “‘Sorry, we're going to have to rearrange.’ Oh no. That's terrible. I'm devastated.”

Next level: Belonging - One person you actually like. No group chat. No networking. No "let's go round and introduce ourselves." Just one person you can talk absolute shit with.

Fourth level: Safety - An escape route. Own car. End seat. Knowing exactly when the event finishes. A believable reason to leave early.

Bottom of pyramid: Physiological needs - Being left the fuck alone for a bit. Food. Water. Sleep. 45 minutes where nobody speaks to you.

Created by Lee Harding, @theintrovertedrecruiter

bardtothebone.bsky.social @bardtothebone.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Me: I was helpful in a quiz, had fun and met some new people, yay. My brain: You were overbearing and loud. Now everyone will remember you as 'the quiz twat'. I will be reminding you of this at 3am and 5am respectively. Sleep well you unlikeable dimwit. Me: Sigh.

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bardtothebone.bsky.social @bardtothebone.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

No arrests were made. What the actual fuck? Why yes I do normally sensor my swears but, I mean, why bother when the no-swearing part is inherently more offensive?

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bardtothebone.bsky.social @bardtothebone.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Saw an advert for thr festive menu at a local pub earlier. 'Festive'. It is the 4th September. Children are barely back at school. There is the prediction of another heatwave. Things are in no way, shape or form festive. Stop stealing my life you ghouls.

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bardtothebone.bsky.social @bardtothebone.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Oh hello new week, you seem to think you're going to go a lot like last week, which was not the best. How about no? How about, instead, just this once, this week is f*cking spectacular?

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bardtothebone.bsky.social @bardtothebone.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Read this a couple of months back and completely forgot to share! A fun and funny read with an ending that really suprised me. Grave Expectations a book by Alice Bell - Bookshop.org UK share.google/L0wjsZooRwMb...

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bardtothebone.bsky.social @bardtothebone.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Just finished this. A great find from the Little Fox book shop in Whitby. My favourite line from towards the end 'It is not inevitable that we destroy the life around us, including ourselves.' Deeper Into the Wood a book by Ruth Pavey - Bookshop.org UK share.google/GF4gmxxwnDlV...

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Tyson @lscpunk.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

If Dolly was our constant reminder that it was Good to be Good, Tim Curry was our reminder that it was Good to be Weird. Embrace your strangeness, sing with Muppets, wear your lingerie with a leather jacket, and fuck with uptight people who hate anything that makes them remotely uncomfortable.

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HappyToast @happytoast.co.uk · 25/08/2026

Someone in a big blonde wig with a big heart on their chest handing out books to kids with the words “always be more Dolly”

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bardtothebone.bsky.social @bardtothebone.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Anyone else sick of trying to work, do chores, complete general tasks, travel etc etc while everyone in the media keeps pretending this kind of heat is normal?!

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bardtothebone.bsky.social @bardtothebone.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Finally did some writing last night (it has been a struggle of late). It was not great but at least I did it. Any and all encouragement welcome 🫥

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bardtothebone.bsky.social @bardtothebone.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Well this is brilliant. Utterly enthralling even when you think you know what's going on and, without wanting to spoil the surprise, the tirade DJW has at SH is frankly long overdue. Read it and enjoy a reliably unreliable narrator. Kudos wrapped in seething jealousy for @thewritertype.bsky.social

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Dead Writers in Rehab

The only thing worse than waking up with the hangover from hell is waking up with a hangover in hell When literary reprobate Foster James wakes up in a strange country house, he assumes he’s been cons...

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bardtothebone.bsky.social @bardtothebone.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

I have bought more books by distinguished gents @benaaronovitch.bsky.social @rovelli.bsky.social @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social and @thewritertype.bsky.social from the mighty @bookshop.org I really don't need more books but I absolutley need more books. Le haul:

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bardtothebone.bsky.social @bardtothebone.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Yesterday I bought loafers. I'd never considered myself a loafer wearer but I needed work shoes capable of cradling my ridiculously expensive insoles so I don't get excruciating heel pain. And then, in one truly horrible moment, I realised how very middle-aged and middle class I've become. Urgh.

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Phil The Sheep @asheepie.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Check your birdbaths and garden water bowls, and refill them, for all the nocturnal critters that'll be coming out later #wildlife

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bardtothebone.bsky.social @bardtothebone.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

This, but for literature. No learning is ever useless. The opportunity to learn is a gift.

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George Eaton @georgeeaton.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Reform have now lost six by-elections in a row in England, Scotland and Wales. Their national poll rating is 26% – below Labour in 1983 – and Farage’s approval rating is -37. They’re very far from the voice of the people and need to stop being treated as such.

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bardtothebone.bsky.social @bardtothebone.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Ugh. Eight hours of my life I will never get back.

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bardtothebone.bsky.social @bardtothebone.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Well this is annoyingly good. Fast-paced, funny and tricksy, read it and be entertained! Also follow the irksomly talented author here @mossmontmomery.bsky.social while I finish the last few chapters and experience vast amounts of jealousy. uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-...

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The Murder at World’s End

Check out The Murder at World’s End - <p><b>Downton Abbey meets Knives Out in the gripping new crime series from the bestselling author where an unlikely sleuthing duo - an under-butler and a foul-mou...

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bardtothebone.bsky.social @bardtothebone.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Me: Write something. My brain: No. Me: It's been weeks, write something now! My brain: Nope. Me: About to go to sleep at midnight. My brain: It's show time!

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bardtothebone.bsky.social @bardtothebone.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Realised I like the writing bit of writing most of the time but my god the potential having a personality bit... and then hearing directly from a very knowledgable publisher that you 'must' have a social media presence. Gah. Anyone know if I have a dazzling doppleganger anywhere I can outsource to?

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bardtothebone.bsky.social @bardtothebone.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Well this made me laugh far too much, particuarly the thin sons for some reason...

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bardtothebone.bsky.social @bardtothebone.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Me: I haven't written anything for two weeks. I am supposed to go to a literary festival next week to do a reading and I have not rehearsed AT ALL. I am a FRAUD. My brain: This is all part of my master plan to destroy us both.

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bardtothebone.bsky.social @bardtothebone.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Oh no looks like I'll have to buy some more books. What a shame 📚

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bardtothebone.bsky.social @bardtothebone.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Me: Oh wow look this good thing happened yay- My brain: I'm afraid I cannot let you enjoy this. This will now become a constant source of anxiety for at least the next three weeks. I will not be taking questions at this time.

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bardtothebone.bsky.social @bardtothebone.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Read Perpetual Stew by Daniel Draper last night and now it's in my brain. Permanently. 😶 Been about a fortnight since I read the first story The Ossuary by A K Blakemore because these tales are that creepy I cannot handle it. So yeah buy it and be haunted with me: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/bog-...

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Bog People: A Working-Class Anthology of Folk Horror

A Working-Class Anthology of Folk Horror

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bardtothebone.bsky.social @bardtothebone.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

This is me! I'm on here! I made the longlist and I'm over the moon 🥰 Thank you so much @huddlitfest.bsky.social

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bardtothebone.bsky.social @bardtothebone.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Just did the Women's Writing Days: A Working Synopsis with @mslexia.bsky.social It's well good, if you're thinking of doing it crack on gal!

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bardtothebone.bsky.social @bardtothebone.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Made a longlist for a poetry comp I entered. Ok I didn't make the shortlist... but I made the longlist baby! 🤘

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Brian G. aka urbanbohemian 🪩🥂💖 @urbanbohemian.com · 12/03/2026

National Theater streaming "The Importance of Being Earnest" featuring Ncuti Gatwa for FREE on YouTube! (until Mar 18) 🎭💖 www.youtube.com/watch?v=obX-...

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The Importance Of Being Earnest (Full Show) | Take Your Seats | National Theatre at Home

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bardtothebone.bsky.social @bardtothebone.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Me: I have a free evening, wouldn't it be good to be creative and do some writing? My brain: No. No, I don't think so.

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Proloe 🌙🧚‍♀️ Very Fairy Vtuber @proloe.gay · 28/02/2026

I do not like this gen AI I do not like what it implies I do not want it in my art I do not think it makes you smart I do not want it in my games I do not like its goals and aims I do not want it in my books I do not like the way it looks I do not like it, I don't care I do not want it anywhere

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 26/02/2026

Hannah Spencer: councillor, plumber, greyhound lover and the only candidate who can beat Reform in Gorton & Denton today 💚

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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 27/01/2026

While independent bookstores are giving out free whistles, hosting protest sign making events, and donating proceeds to mutual aid, Amazon is *checks notes* providing technology that assists ICE in their terrorizing of communities. Independent bookstores deserve your support. Amazon does not.

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bardtothebone.bsky.social @bardtothebone.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Kudps to whoever wrote this, it is superb.

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