iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

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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

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Phil M 🦻🏼💚 🍉 🏳️‍⚧️ 🇵🇸 @phillm.bsky.social · 8h

When they talk about reducing red tape, remember this image.

Grenfell Tower, a black smouldering carcass of the building shorty after the fire, in 2017.

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Dmitri. #freeLink @momus.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

the most predictable consequences ever: Strikingly, every single one of the many smart glasses videos we found were captured by teen boys — and their bad behavior was overwhelmingly directed at girls.

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Teen Boys Are Using Meta Glasses to Terrorize Girls at High Schools and Middle Schools

Teen boys are using Meta's AI glasses to harass and bully victims -- overwhelmingly girls -- at middle schools and high schools.

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Bob Johnston @bobjohnstonbooks.bsky.social · 7h

Oh I'm so sorry, there's no love like Shepherd love. Thank you for giving her her best life.

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Pissedoffpundit @pissedoffpundant.bsky.social · 20h

No shit🤔💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

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Bob Johnston @bobjohnstonbooks.bsky.social · 10h

Head, shoulders, knees and toes (knees and toes).

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Halloweeno @vimtotime.bsky.social · 22h

Things I saw this weekend that caught my eye 👁️💘

Cat medal man walking towards Dunkin Donuts wearing a plush eel

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Bob Johnston @bobjohnstonbooks.bsky.social · 21h

My Mum always used to joke about how our retriever Charter used to love eating balloons - never did him any harm apparently and his poos came out ready wrapped...

Photo of Bob aged 10 with an elderly golden retriever

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Bob Johnston @bobjohnstonbooks.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Ooh, lovely hole as I believe they say.

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Let books be. Today kicks off #BannedBooksWeek, an annual observation started more than 40 years ago in response to a sudden surge in attempts to censor or remove books in libraries, schools, and bookstores. Sound familiar? Find ways to get involved and spread the word: bit.ly/4yvixbB.

LET BOOKS BE. Various line drawings related to libraries and books, including a hand holding a sign made of an open book that reads "Freed for ALL to Read," a tote bag that reads "Totes Resist" carrying a book, a full book cart with the head and tale of a horse with text that reads "A Wild Ride," and a closeup of two feet standing on a stack of books that say "A Soap Box" on their spines. Text at bottom reads "Protect the freedom to read. Banned Books Week, October 4-10, 2026." American Library Association. ala.org/bbooks

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Rob @robosullivan.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I'm so grateful for this pushback. I'm grateful to be seeing widespread pushback against AI because of the cost to the environment, our wallets, and our rights, but I'm worried that too few people are pushing back because it undermines our trust in expertise and experience. #spéirgorm

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Bob Johnston @bobjohnstonbooks.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I've been hard at work in the garden today. Obie supervised & offered moral support. Jessie meanwhile... #Lurchers

Photo of Jessie, a black and tan lurcher, asleep on a furry blanket on the bed. She looks very happy.

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Lisa Carey @msleedy.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Genuinely concerned about what's happening to the space-time continuum in this toilet.

A toilet door with a sign saying "Temporally Out Of Order"

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Bob Johnston @bobjohnstonbooks.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Still clearing the compost bins (forgot to take a before photo but they were hidden under brambles & nettles). Hoping to actually use them next year! #Sunday #Gardening #Mayo (That's the old cow shed - now our tool shed!)

Photo shows a stone cow shed with wooden eaves & tin roof. In front of it you can make out 3 compost bins made from old pallets & a wheelbarrow full of weeds.

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Raven Books @ravenbooks.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Good morning Would you like a book? We are open 'til 5pm

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Bob Johnston @bobjohnstonbooks.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I could do a little bunny hop but I had a Grifter rather than a BMX so it took a lot of effort...

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Bob Johnston @bobjohnstonbooks.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Scratch & sniff editions? (Hopefully the soap not the bird... ) ;)

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Bob Johnston @bobjohnstonbooks.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Yeah, still not sure, but definitely interesting!

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Bob Johnston @bobjohnstonbooks.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

It's a new album 'Synonym' of duet covers. Some interesting tunes & people!

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Bob Johnston @bobjohnstonbooks.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Ha, 2 seconds for a wobbly clap was all I could manage. Was always jealous of those who just rode around with their hands hanging down because 'life skills'...

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Bob Johnston @bobjohnstonbooks.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I was obsessed with Sad Eyes off this album because I'm a miserable bastard!

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Bob Johnston @bobjohnstonbooks.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I'm so oblivious to these things but very enthusiastic about David Mitchell novels!

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Bob Johnston @bobjohnstonbooks.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I would have gone there if I'd thought in time so thank you!

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Bob Johnston @bobjohnstonbooks.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Some interesting collabs & song choices there! Meshell Ndegeocello is one of those people who's been on my radar but never really listened to.

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Bob Johnston @bobjohnstonbooks.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

They filmed Vikings near Dublin. I was working in our Dalkey shop & had a lovely chat with a dashing American about our shared love of David Mitchell novels. Turned out to be Josh Hartnett (Someone told me when he left...) He was lovely.

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Bob Johnston @bobjohnstonbooks.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Double Kate Bush week making me happy. This is still one of my all time faves.

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Bob Johnston @bobjohnstonbooks.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Will always remind me of my Dad this album... Speeding through the dark in his Audi late on a Sunday night back to Mum's for school on Monday, Silk Cut on the go and the window cracked...

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Bob Johnston @bobjohnstonbooks.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Flashback to Homelands in the 90s... Wandering around a field as the sun came up stuffing doughnuts to keep me going... #TheDrugsDontWork

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Bob Johnston @bobjohnstonbooks.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Had to count Barbara's hooves... I make it six...

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Bob Johnston @bobjohnstonbooks.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

And for TOKEN 2 I'm putting in a new & intriguing cover version of 'I Got You Babe' by Meshell Ndegeocello & Anohni... Enjoy your Saturdays & thanks for the tunes... Back to the compost & huge stinging nettles for me... youtu.be/56mCIfsMIVw?...

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I Got You Babe

YouTube video by Meshell Ndegeocello - Topic

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Bob Johnston @bobjohnstonbooks.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Morning all & thanks for hosting @stillhonest.bsky.social & Kitty. I'm clearing the overgrown compost heaps in the veg patch whilst the Mayo weather holds - all the glamour! TOKEN 1 is Bat For Lashes with 'What's a Girl to Do?' youtu.be/lxOlrei0U3M?...

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Bat For Lashes - What's a Girl to Do? (Official Music Video) [HD Remaster]

YouTube video by Bat For Lashes

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Still Honest @stillhonest.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Welcome to the Mystery Jukebox 4.0, Kitty has been busy setting things up and all is looking good, just as well as I bumped into an old friend and got chattering while I was out! There are rules michaelgallagherwrites.com/the-mystery-... Please do not reply here 1/2

michaelgallagherwrites.com

The Mystery Jukebox - Michael Gallagher Writes

All the rules and conventions for joining in Kitty's Saturday Mystery Jukebox laid out in one place for your convenience.

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Bob Johnston @bobjohnstonbooks.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Well that sounds like a lovely day! Husband Leon turns 51 today so you're in good company! Enjoy your day. Bx

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Happy Birthday Dogs Clapping

Alt: Happy Birthday Dogs Clapping

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Claire Mitchell @clairemitchell.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

🚨 Open letter from people of Protestant backgrounds concerning the Garvaghy Road 🚨 We feel compelled to speak publicly about what is happening in Portadown 🚨Over the past few hours we have collected over 140 signatures

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Bob Johnston @bobjohnstonbooks.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Good morning from the reprobates of Mayo...

Photo of 2 dogs - Obie, a black German Shepherd, & Jess, a black and tan lurcher sitting on grass during our morning walk. They both appear to be smiling.

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Ciara | Ciaraíoch 🎨 @ciaraioch.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I love this county

Screenshot: "24 racers from West Kerry and beyond will take on a circuit of Dingle Town Park, carrying a pint of milk (kindly supplied by Garveys Supervalu) in each hand."

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Still Honest @stillhonest.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Well it's nearly time for this week's Mystery Jukebox 4.0 and Kitty, for one, can hardly wait. We will get underway on Saturday at 11. You will have two tokens to play and loads of great music to listen to and chat about.

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