iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

CynInEmbra | she/her @cynderness.bsky.social · 5h

One thing I miss about Old Tw*tter is how quickly you could sort a customer service problem. I've been trying to contact Eurostar for 5-6 weeks by email, contact form, phone - and even their ridiculous AI helper thing today (which didn't work) - can not reach anyone to change a booking...

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Dani Donovan 👩🏻‍🎨 ADHD Comics @danidonovan.com · 14h

1. finally start something you've been procrastinating 2. begin perfectionism mode 3. burn out halfway through 4. take a break 5. lack energy to get started again 6. promise you'll finish it later 7. don't

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Picture This Scotland @74frankfurt.bsky.social · 20h

Edinburgh and surrounding areas cinemas. From the 1970 Edinburgh telephone directory. Pic: The Edinburgh Gig Archive

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Christina Martin @christinamartin.bsky.social · 20h

It's Free Wills Month for over 55s. As I say in my book, wills aren't just about property but who can claim your body and call the shots on your funeral. It there's no executor then the entitlement order kicks in. Protect those left behind from any dramas 💀👍 freewillsmonth.org.uk

Cover of Get Ahead of Being Dead by Evie King.

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CynInEmbra | she/her @cynderness.bsky.social · 14h

I'm in a cinema cafe and a woman came rushing in and said 'One for DEPRESSION, please!'. Cinema worker: Umm...?...oh! PRESSURE? W: Yes, that one.

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CynInEmbra | she/her @cynderness.bsky.social · 19h

A Brighton friend bought this for me last year but kept forgetting to give it to me - finally in my hands, as I look out over the south coast. @robinince.bsky.social

A view from a high window of the sea (ish) and sky in Hove. In the foreground is my light-skinned hand holding up a book called BIBLIOMAMIAC by Robin Ince.

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World Bollard Association™️ @worldbollardassoc.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Only bollards can deliver this much happiness. #WorldBollardAssociation

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CynInEmbra | she/her @cynderness.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

My train is running 14 ¼ minutes late; if it loses another ¾ by Kings Cross, that all of us claiming delay repay. Edge of your seat stuff!

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CynInEmbra | she/her @cynderness.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

0900 train and a family next to me is eating a multitude of unhealthy snacks. They are also loud. It's too early for this.

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CynInEmbra | she/her @cynderness.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

One for the 'stupid ways you've injured yourself' list -- I cut my finger in two places with scissors because I was not paying attention to where the paper was. So much blood... 🙃

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CynInEmbra | she/her @cynderness.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I am working on a list of ableist and other terms to avoid. I'm stuck on 'a bit awkward', which these days generally means neurodivergent - but not everyone wants to be outed that way. One could use no descriptor, but it can be helpful to know it's not just someone being rude/shy/not liking you.

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David Bryant @23daves.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Big news from Labour Conference: the PM has announced the government's plan to scrap first past the post. Seats that match votes would change British politics for good, but only if it happens. I've added my name. Join me? action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/201578/...

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The PM used his big speech to promise to fix Westminster's broken voting system.

We've heard promises before. I've signed to make sure this one is kept. It takes 30 seconds

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Lydia @lunapuella.eurosky.social · 28/09/2026

My husband and his friends realised they thought they were good guys but still made like, ironic-sexist jokes. They introduced the 'sexism snake' where wherever one of them made a sexist comment or joke, the others would just start hissing. Didn't need to get into an argument about it, just hissing.

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Michelle says: Be kind. Always. ❤️ @snarkysillysad.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

@indra.dahal24 does tiny construction projects: #AGoodPlace Source: www.reddit.com/r/oddlysatis...

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Spyglass Books @spyglassbooks.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

It’s happening! The works at 4a Haddington Place to transform it into Spyglass Books have started today. (You can literally see the dust on the lens in one of the photos 😁) Lucky to be working with the brilliant guys from SPLINTR. Super excited. Updates to follow. #Edinburgh

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CynInEmbra | she/her @cynderness.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

There should be a 'Is this the name of a band or a car?' game. Here's one to start: TIGUAN

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CynInEmbra | she/her @cynderness.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Amused that my entire Scottish life has been reduced to constantly saying: Aye, ahhh knooooo

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George The Station Cat @george-station-cat.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Night night sweet dreamies Never feel the need to apologise for doing what you need to do to protect your peace of mind. Setting boundaries, stepping away, saying no, or simply choosing yourself isn’t selfish. Sometimes protecting your peace is the kindest thing you can do for yourself.

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Matt Baume 🏳️‍🌈 @mattbaume.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The movie ROPE came out on this day in 1948, and newspapers really struggled with how to explain that the main characters were, you know,

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CynInEmbra | she/her @cynderness.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Sat down to "do something quickly": 4.5 hours flew past and here I am wide awake at 02.15, didn't have dinner and am still fully dressed in what I wore all day. Jezus. I'm so glad I cancelled tomorrow's plans. #ADHD

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Graeme Swanson @swansonian.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Leaving card idea.

Think of me fondly and remember all those times I was right.

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CynInEmbra | she/her @cynderness.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Och, I just got asked to take charge of something people thought I would want to do and I said no. NO. I only vaguely know this word. No? Boundaries? What? #No

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Phil Jones @philjoneswired.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Follow Jesus. Antenna available. #Bristol

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CynInEmbra | she/her @cynderness.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Ik heb in Edinburgh ook iemand ontmoet die Nederlands spreekt 😃 Hun familie komt uit Suriname. (Maar obviously a big boo and hiss to colonialism.)

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CynInEmbra | she/her @cynderness.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Sent a note to someone last night with whom I liaise on a thing: 'Will you be at xx? It would be nice to meet you in person.' But what I typed was: 'It won't be nice to meet you in person.' My internet connection died and I was unable to send a correction for over an hour.

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CynInEmbra | she/her @cynderness.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Yet another ADHD/Autism article in the Guardian, with zero mention of women and girls. I am your PSA to say don't bother reading it.

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WooooOoOooOendy 👻 @wednesdaygj.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I really can see why women my age were burned at the stake in years past. I can’t be nice about anything anymore. I’m utterly furious about the damage we’re doing to our planet in the name of enriching ourselves, distracting ourselves and not being inconvenienced in any way.

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The Man in Seat 61 @seatsixtyone.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

INTERRAIL PASS SALE! From Thursday 24 September until Wednesday 30 September 2026, save 50% on long-validity Interrail Global Passes (one month continuous or longer) and 15% on shorter-duration Global Passes, and One Country Passes (all validities). www.interrail.com/en/interrail...

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Interrail Global Pass for Europe

The Interrail Global Pass is the fun and cheap way to see more of Europe. Travel to up to 33 countries with one train Pass!

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BroomOfTrigger @broomoftrigger.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Many are simply not afforded the rest, space, support, and are pushed via invalid expectations into worsening condition. This stuff is real, I’ve lived it half my life. See link below. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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Abandoned, dismissed and gaslighted: there is no excuse for the way ME sufferers have been betrayed | George Monbiot

Changes in guidance and science seem to have little impact on millions of devastated lives. It’s a social crisis playing out behind closed doors, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

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Chris and his farmily of forever farm friends @caenhillcc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Best of friends Moja the duckling and Beatrix the kitten

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CynInEmbra | she/her @cynderness.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Had to leave a new group that I like because they didn't want to hear me say that a certain famous scientist has a TERFy wife who he supports. 'We're paying £60 to hear him talk about planets, not gender.' OK!

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Kirsten Dunst Says Buh Bye

ALT: Kirsten Dunst Says Buh Bye

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Katharine Schopflin @schopflin.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Anyone near Bury St Edmunds - I won't be able to make this on 3rd October but I know two brilliant singers performing in it, in aid of Dementia UK. Bury St Edmunds Dementia Support - Fundraising Events share.google/kC9GP3t8b2Sc...

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Fundraising Events

An abridged concert performance of Purcell's Fairy Queen at All Saints Church, Park Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3QW at 7.30pm on 3rd October 2026 Perfomed by the Suffolk Soloists supported by...

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CynInEmbra | she/her @cynderness.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Met someone who I thought was fairly close to my age, and it turns out they are 20 years younger. This happens to me a lot. I genuinely don't know if I'm fooling myself about how old I am/feel/seem or that other people just seem OLD. (It is undoubtedly the former.)

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TW @twesq.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

this is fantastic and I learned something new

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CynInEmbra | she/her @cynderness.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Had a ring to cancel a consultant appointment that I only had three days' notice of and got so thrown by the person at the other end of the phone who was from the South in America that I forgot my words and personal information. She sounded like a number of my dead US relatives.

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Heather Clark @heatherjc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Great wee clip on Glasgow v Edinburgh accents.

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Penny Kiley @pennykiley.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I keep seeing things about people clearing out their parents’ houses, cos that's the reality for my generation now. Here's what I wish someone had told me. olderthanelvis.blogspot.com/2026/09/how-...

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How to clear your parents’ house

What I've learnt about clearing your parents' house. What I wish I'd known.

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CynInEmbra | she/her @cynderness.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Things that happened last week to make my brain scarier: 1) Paid for something with coins; I had a few, looked at them and could not think at all what the denominations were for each size or how to find out. 2) Had to remove a lace from a boot to fix and it couldn't remember how to lace it again

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David KC @davidmuttering.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

An excellent early example of Dealing with Mansplaining by the 1848 women of Vienna (from Christopher Clark's superb 'Revolutionary Spring')

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Christina Martin @christinamartin.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

South coast people. I'm doing a charity event for St Michael's Hospice in St Leonards on 5 October. All proceeds to them. Hastings Waterstones will be there with my books. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/get-ahead-...

Poster for St Michael's Hospice event. Get Ahead of Being Dead with Evie King.

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Paul McNally @paulmcnally.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

It's Car-Free Sunday in #Brussels which reminds me of this commemorative plaque in my local pub's toilet when King Philippe was caught short on a bike ride.

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CynInEmbra | she/her @cynderness.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

A poorly but enthusiastic @christinamartin.bsky.social this morning, doing her thing. (PS: BUY THESE BOOKS)

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CynInEmbra | she/her @cynderness.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

The best bit about the event I'm attending this weekend is that you can approach a stranger and say HI, WHAT'S YOUR NAME, WHERE DO YOU LIVE, LOVE YOUR SHIRT and it's not even weird.

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Heather Clark @heatherjc.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

My friend's still trying to track down the owner of the husky which attacked her little dog on Goldenacre cycle path in Warriston, to make her aware of the emotional and financial impact of her dog's actions. www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/devasta...

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Devastated dog owner appeals for help to find woman after pet dies in husky attack

Shona West, the owner of the dog that died after being attacked by a husky, is renewing her appeal for the woman to come forward and apologise for her pet's death.

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CynInEmbra | she/her @cynderness.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I am in the middle of every outdoors chain shop one could imagine (and more). This is not my forté. Where might be best for a small, inexpensive, waterproof rucksack? Just think of a big name and assume it's here.

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