Reposted by GinaPaul Whitelaw @paulwhitelaw.bsky.social · 30/09/2026RIP Esther Rantzen. I loved That's Life! as a kid, even though its very existence signified that the weekend was officially over and I had double P.E. horror in the morning. But somehow that strange whiplash amalgam of deadly serious reports and Great British Public whimsy functioned as a balm 151
Reposted by GinaPostcard From The Past @pastpostcard.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Having lager and sandwiches, and thinking of you. 521736
Gina @brokenbiros.bsky.social · 29/09/2026I ❤️ Tom. He reminds me of Geoffrey from A Taste Of Honey #gbbo 020
Gina @brokenbiros.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Has anyone watched the Lizzie Borden Monster thing and is it any cop? 401
Gina @brokenbiros.bsky.social · 28/09/2026And here are some big skies taken on walks - you get the general idea 1190
Gina @brokenbiros.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Didn’t really post any pics while I was away. Here’s some from a repeat visit to Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears’ place in Aldeburgh, The Red House - a couple of John Pipers, a Mary Potter and the booze cupboard. 5270
Gina @brokenbiros.bsky.social · 26/09/20262.5 hours of Strictly tonight. I’ve seen shorter Tarkovsky films. 7231
Reposted by GinaNick Walker @nickwalker.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Outstanding music placement in Homes Under the Hammer today. I yelped! 38322
Reposted by GinaGPWigglesworth @gpwigglesworth.bsky.social · 23/09/2026I would bet money that the people who made this did not realise that is a picture of Virginia Woolf (am in musee macanique in SF). 1125
Gina @brokenbiros.bsky.social · 23/09/2026I’m catching up with Bake Off (haven’t bothered for last couple of series but Nigella has lured me back in). First observation is that Noel Fielding has had more filler than any of the cakes could possibly have in them. 4160
Reposted by GinaMoby Dick @mobydickatsea.bsky.social · 21/09/2026I find myself involuntarily pausing before coffin warehouses, and bringing up the rear of every funeral I meet 515730
Reposted by GinaDeborah @deborahzafer.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Before we leave September behind, make sure to read the best book I've ever read about it persephonebooks.co.uk/products/for...persephonebooks.co.ukThe Fortnight in September (Classic edition)The Fortnight in September by RC Sherriff, published by Persephone Books 0202
Gina @brokenbiros.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Walked into the work loos yesterday evening and huge whiff of perfume someone had just sprayed that was instant nostalgia but I couldn’t place. Think it’s just come to me that it was Ghost. No idea that was still around or people still wore it! 160
Gina @brokenbiros.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Had the pleasure of discovering this open.spotify.com/track/6Z3bEK...open.spotify.comAnyone Who Had A HeartTim Curry · The Best Of Tim Curry · Song · 1989 140
Gina @brokenbiros.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Madonna Ray of Light on radio. My second year of uni soundtracked by this constantly at full volume as my housemate (a massive fan) sang along completely out of tune and at the top of his voice in a strong Brummie accent. Can never hear it without that. 3300
Reposted by GinaJanel Comeau 🍁 @verybadllama.bsky.social · 16/09/2026I mean if you really want to hear Ed Sheeran without any opening acts you can simply get put on hold with your bank 128115891943
Gina @brokenbiros.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Rewatched Sexy Beast last night for the first time in years, God it’s SO GOOD 360
Gina @brokenbiros.bsky.social · 12/09/2026My BIL had never heard of The Bayeux Tapestry. How is that even possible? 19210
Gina @brokenbiros.bsky.social · 12/09/2026I’m on the bus and there’s a man in a straw boater in the seat in front of me reading The Times and drinking straight from a full size bottle of Cockburns 13400
Gina @brokenbiros.bsky.social · 12/09/2026My actual biggest childhood fear, but it’s extremely niche, was the Dutch Doll from nearby Finedon (which was stolen in the 80s) coming back to get me if I thought about it for long enough. Here is an extract from the wiki entry and a pic. Don’t say I didn’t warn you. 3160
Gina @brokenbiros.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Things I was frightened of as a child: Spontaneous combustion Fires generally Ghosts generally Church bells moving (this lingers) Death generally Appendicitis and meningitis Watership Down Black Rabbit Telly blowing up during thunderstorm Quicksand 14480
Reposted by GinaSeán Costello @seanjcostello.bsky.social · 12/09/2026A heads-up for those with access: this dazzling masterpiece is on the BBC iPlayer from today 48438
Gina @brokenbiros.bsky.social · 11/09/2026There’s a big poster in our work canteen about a sustainability event but the poster is clearly AI 3171
Gina @brokenbiros.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Today’s post: three women, all formidable in different ways. 6211
Reposted by GinaDan Douglas @dandouglas.bsky.social · 11/09/2026at this weird age (43) where everyone in their 20s looks like a child and everyone my age is middle-aged. except me, i’m normal age 816922
Gina @brokenbiros.bsky.social · 10/09/2026I think someone might have seen me browsing Ikea Halloween bits on my phone during a meeting earlier 160
Reposted by GinaGirl’s Own advice @girlsown.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Thoroughly good practice for a period of one hour daily ought to make you proficient as a pianoforte player, but you might add another half-hour without making yourself too great a nuisance to your neighbours. 11224
Gina @brokenbiros.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Norfolk Dumplings sounds like a euphemism for something horrible. Piles maybe. 2130
Gina @brokenbiros.bsky.social · 09/09/2026There is one mens’ shoe (of unknown provenance) in the middle of our back garden 480
Gina @brokenbiros.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Can’t believe I’ve woken up and the US Open Alcaraz v Shelton match is still on and both players and the remaining crowd look absolutely fucked bearing in mind it’s 3:30am in New York 330
Gina @brokenbiros.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Second tweet about sofas in as many days. O, what a noble mind is here o’erthrown! 290
Reposted by GinaMarie Phillips @mariephillips.bsky.social · 08/09/2026New Farrow & Ball colour just dropped 5779
Reposted by GinaGirl’s Own advice @girlsown.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Your letter is very badly written and spelt, and you seem to have written it when you were rather cross. 16316
Gina @brokenbiros.bsky.social · 07/09/2026‘Daniel Thomas, otherwise known as Danny Tommo’ is cracking me up 3100
Gina @brokenbiros.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Saw someone on Instagram post about Tribe perfume so that’s this morning’s memory hole (we used to sometimes call it Tripe) 290
Reposted by GinaDr Jo Kershaw @mthrjo.bsky.social · 06/09/2026The RNLI have some of the best people in Britain volunteering for them. They put their lives on the line when they are called on and they will rescue anyone who needs them. Because every life matters, and offering help is the right thing to do. You can donate here: rnli.orgrnli.orgRNLI - Royal National Lifeboat Institution - Saving Lives at SeaThe RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. We do this through lifeboat search and rescue, lifeguards, water safety education and international interventions. 161170608
Reposted by GinaRose Ruane @regretteruane.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Sunday sonder & saudade crew assemble, time for the Highway of the Heart, Antiques Roadshow & undone homework of the soul. Let your spirit hurtle down a dale like elderly buffoons in a tin bath as nameless disquiet rises under your sternum like the plaintive oboes of the Watership Down soundtrack 159116
