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Sophie Woods @haughtyautie.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

The big doggies got to go on their first ferry ride yesterday!

Sophie Woods @haughtyautie.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

My wonderful Mom passed shortly after midnight, after bravely battling pancreatic cancer. She was, and always will be my hero and my inspiration. I love you, Mom

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Sophie Woods @haughtyautie.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Congratulations to all the Democrats who won their elections in the US yesterday. And huge thanks to the folks who supported, promoted and voted for them. They may have been State/Local elections but their impact is giving hope to the entire world. 🥰

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Sophie Woods @haughtyautie.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

I’ve been rewatching Wednesday (S1 & 2) and while I love it overall, as an AuDHDer, I’ve been cringing at the overuse/incorrect use of words and phrases, continuity, exposition etc. Tim Burton, if you’re out there reading this, I’ll happily sign an NDA and fix the Season 3 scripts for you guys! 🤣

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Sophie Woods @haughtyautie.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

I have changed my handle to my author name. Because I should probably get my name out there in case I ever finish my book, which will obvs be ‘mazing. Once I get past the ‘I just need to do a teensy bit more research’ stage and deeper into the ‘just get your ass in gear, lady!’ stage.

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Sophie Woods @haughtyautie.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

If you had ever tried to sell a movie that’s a mix of The Handmaid’s Tale, Idiocracy, and The Purge to Hollywood they’d have told you it was a ridiculous, impossible idea. And they’d probably recommend you got psychiatric help. But now it’s everyday life in the US. Things have to change. Fast.

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Sophie Woods @haughtyautie.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Basic Income for the Arts is becoming permanent in Ireland!! Fantastic news for the creative sector in the country and for writers, and artists. 😊

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Sophie Woods @haughtyautie.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Has anyone called the cheddar-coloured Felon-in-Chief “Don Quesote” yet? No? Just me then…

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Sophie Woods @haughtyautie.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Writers and Artists Petition in solidarity with Sally Rooney & opposing UK government suppression of free speech on Palestine. www.change.org/p/support-sa...

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Sophie Woods @haughtyautie.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Yesterday’s mishap at the UN only serves to confirm what we all knew anyway. Trump’s escalator does not go all the way to the top…

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Sophie Woods @haughtyautie.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Important information on the success of the Basic Income for the Arts scheme in Ireland. TL:DR - It works! Hopefully the government will now implement it permanently, and (also hopefully) other governments will follow our lead. Thanks @scottsantens.com for highlighting the report.

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Sophie Woods @haughtyautie.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

All the small doggos in the house went to the fur stealers today. Pixie was not impressed. Elmo was delighted and Bambi was her usual calm, happy self. 😊

Pixie, a black and tan Cavalier King Charles, on a brown sofa, sulking.

Elmo, a black and tan Cavalier/terrier mix, looking suave on a brown sofa.

Bambi, a black and tan Cavalier King Charles, lying in her crate, looking contented.

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Sophie Woods @haughtyautie.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

#Procrasti-cleaning because I want to write, and I need to write but my executive dysfunction is being a bollox. My Mom is having her pancreatic biopsy/endoscopy right now and my brain is refusing to do any braining till she’s back home. Hoping against hope for a benign result. 🙏

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Sophie Woods @haughtyautie.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

I love Wednesday. But, if someone doesn’t tell the writers that Alumnus is singular and Alumni is plural, I will go more batshit crazy than a coked-up Fester at an all you can eat insect buffet!

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Sophie Woods @haughtyautie.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

My awesome Mom was admitted to hospital last Friday for tests for suspected gall bladder issues. Monday they discovered she has heart arrhythmia. Tuesday they found a 2.5cm shadow on her pancreas. Yesterday they found shadows on her lungs. No formal diagnosis yet but it looks really bad. I am broken

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Sophie Woods @haughtyautie.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

Ireland is a small country. We don’t have a standing army. We’re not a superpower. We don’t always get our policies - domestic or international - right. But we try. We have empathy. We don’t remain silent in the face of evil. And no way will we let the Tangerine Drama Queen dictate to us. FUDT 🖕🏻

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Sophie Woods @haughtyautie.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

After suffering yet another soul-crushing rejection in my 2-year-long job hunt, I’m throwing in the towel. I’m exhausted and beaten down by the whole process. So, I’m going with my only other remaining option. Writing. Because no danger of stress & rejection there, right? Right?! 😱

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Sophie Woods @haughtyautie.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

20 years ago, my (now ex) husband bought me an acre of land on the moon. Lovely spot, right beside the Sea of Serenity. But the best part was that there were no techbro fuckwits trying to build a nuclear power plant there…

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Sophie Woods @haughtyautie.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

We could all do with some cute, sweet and wholesome today. Here it is. 🥰

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Sophie Woods @haughtyautie.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

My family in the US has begged me not to visit. I lived there for years. I love the country and its people. It’s heartbreaking and terrifying to see how rapidly and thoroughly it’s being torn apart. All just benefit a vengeful, greedy, hate-mongering cabal of pedophiles masquerading as Christians.

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Sophie Woods @haughtyautie.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

We are not set up for higher temperatures on this island. Air conditioning only happens in large commercial spaces. If I disappear in the next few days, I’ll be the melted blob outside my back door. If you find me, please scoop me into a bucket and put me in the fridge. Thanks!

A screen shot from a weather app showing 5 consecutive days of temperatures between 23C and 28C (73F and 83F)

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Sophie Woods @haughtyautie.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

So, FOTUS is hawking perfumes now? I bet millions are lining up to buy it. Who wouldn’t want to smell like flop-sweat, Cheeto dust, and a full diaper?

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Sophie Woods @haughtyautie.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Our big girl, Abby, had to have surgery yesterday to remove a wart on her eyelid and a worrying growth on her gum. She was the bravest girl but was very woozy and upset afterwards, and she is NOT enjoying the cone of shame! 😞💕 #dogs

A black Labrador/Springer spaniel mix with a large protective cone around her head. She looks tired and confused.

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Sophie Woods @haughtyautie.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

If that evil, brain-damaged psychopath wants to be a king and start wars, then he, his vile offspring, and all the MAGAts should be first on the frontlines like kings and princes in the ‘good old days’ they love so much. #FuckTrump #FuckMAGA

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Sophie Woods @haughtyautie.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Not having a good week. Found out I didn’t get the job I interviewed for. Currently having a severe IBD flare up, and did not win the €250 million Euromillions draw last night. Send cute cat and dog pics please. 🥺

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Sophie Woods @haughtyautie.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

At the first show of the #NIN #PeelItBack tour in Dublin. Full stadium. Let’s rock this shit!!

A full arena, waiting for Nine Inch Nails to play, in Dublin.

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Sophie Woods @haughtyautie.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

In the run-up to Father’s Day, I’ve been giving my Dad little gifts each day this week. Today’s was this gem of a book by @braciatrix.bsky.social. He’s reading and grinning like a manic leprechaun. And now I’m buggered because there’s no way I can top this gift. I should’ve saved it till Sunday! 😆

A book, titled “Filthy Queens. A History of Beer in Ireland” by Dr Christina Wade.

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Sophie Woods @haughtyautie.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

Last night, Pixie laid claim to my body pillow. Not a jot of concern for her Mom’s back pain - just her own comfort! 😆

A Black and Tan Cavalier King Charles props herself up, on the body pillow her humom needs for back pain, looking utterly unrepentant.

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Sophie Woods @haughtyautie.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

In about an hour and a quarter I’ve got the first job interview I’ve been shortlisted for in almost a year. No pressure. And no, that’s not a river of flop sweat pouring down my face. I’m not even vaguely absolutely terrified!

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Sophie Woods @haughtyautie.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

It’s another gorgeous, sunny day here in Ireland. I’ve been sitting outside with the big dogs. This has been my view for about 95% of the day…

Freddie, a yellow lab, sits under an outdoor table. He has his favourite green ball in his mouth, and is pestering his Humom to throw it, for the five thousand and third time today.

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Sophie Woods @haughtyautie.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

Gorgeous, warm and sunny day here. Freddie’s got his ball and his pool, and all is right with the world. 🥰 #dogs

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Sophie Woods @haughtyautie.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Treated myself to a bonsai today. This is Bonny. She is a Carmona (Fukien Tea) - indoor, flowering bonsai. There’s only one flower right now but I can see lots more waiting to bloom! 😊

A Fukien Tea bonsai tree in a cream coloured pot.

A small, white, star-shaped flower growing on a Fukien Tea Bonsai tree.

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Sophie Woods @haughtyautie.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

This. But I also figured out my nom de plume so I. Am. On. Fire!! 🤪

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Sophie Woods @haughtyautie.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Good grief. My neurotypical mother just microwaved her salad. And we’re told that we, neurodivergent folks, are weird! 😆

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Sophie Woods @haughtyautie.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Wow. Dow Jones down over 1600 in first 15 minutes of trading today. 🤯

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Sophie Woods @haughtyautie.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Ok, I have to confess. I did not make it out of the house today. And I did not treat myself to a large fancy coffee. BUT, I did write an entire 1,200 word short story for my writers group meeting tomorrow so I’m taking today as an overall win!

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Sophie Woods @haughtyautie.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Guys, this is a big deal. I might leave my house tomorrow, treat myself to the largest coffee I can find, and get back home to do some writing.* *results may vary.

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Sophie Woods @haughtyautie.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

#ThrowbackThursday Some photos of me through the years, before the flab and wrinkles became visible from space…

A photo from my modelling portfolio shoot, aged 18 in the late 80’s, with big hair.

A photo of me from 1994/95 when I was living in Chicago. Age around 26.

A selfie from around 2012, aged around 44.

A selfie from 2023, in the Chicago Theater which has turned me blue! Aged 55.

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Sophie Woods @haughtyautie.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Freddie, about to launch into his people’s version of “Don’t Fence Me In”, in response to his short term ‘imprisonment’ to allow some gardening to happen. Freddie believes his digging services are vital to any gardening success and will be reporting us to the relevant authorities.

A large, male, yellow Labrador peers over the fence that is preventing him ‘assisting’ his family by digging up everything they are trying to plant.

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Sophie Woods @haughtyautie.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

A few questions for the writers out there! Are blogs still a thing? If so, what’s the best way to host/publish them? Own website, Substack, Patreon, Kofi? I am old and bewildered. Any help would be greatly appreciated! #writers #writing #amwriting #blog

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Sophie Woods @haughtyautie.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Happy International Trans Day of Visibility. Your integrity, courage and strength are an inspiration. We love you. We stand with you and we support you. 💕🏳️‍⚧️

A picture showing flags, a balloon, fireworks and a ribbon in blue, pink and white, with wording that says “International Transgender Day of Visibility”

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Sophie Woods @haughtyautie.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Pixie has agreed to some compromises and is now partially occupying the new bed…

A Black and Tan cavalier lies half in/half out of her bed. Most of the bed is taken up with toys.

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Sophie Woods @haughtyautie.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

I haven’t been on there since late last year, but I kept my Twitter acct (yes, it will always be Twitter, FElon Muck) so I could see posts from folks I liked who weren’t on BlueSky. Today, I deactivated it and will never go back. Life’s too short to wade through toxicity for cute cat & dog pics.

A message screen on Twitter showing the account has been deactivated.

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Sophie Woods @haughtyautie.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

My beautiful baby girl, Goober, who left us almost 6 years ago. The sweetest, most loving and loveable cat ever. I miss her every day and will love her till the end of time. 💕 #Caturday

A calico cat lies on the wooden floor, in front of a large cardboard box with bedding inside.

A calico cat sleeps, upside down with her paws in the air on her human’s bed.

A calico cat leans over a wooden railing while standing on a large cat tree. She looks grumpy and has obviously just been awakened, from a deep sleep, probably by a bunch of doofus dogs playing loudly.

A blurry picture of a calico cat reclining across a pillow-stuffed basket, in front of a roaring fire. She is obviously far too big for the basket but determined to stay as close to the heat as possible.

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Sophie Woods @haughtyautie.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Today was Fur Stealing day for Pixie and Elmo. They smell and look so much better. They remain unimpressed. Pixie got a new bed too. She’s even less impressed with that. Being a dog parent is full of rewards! 😆

A black and tan Cavalier sits on a bed, looking accusingly at the photographer.

A small black and tan mixed breed dog sits on a sofa, looking accusingly at the photographer.

A black and tan Cavalier lies, asleep, on the floor beside a new bed which has cost her photographer quite a bit of money.

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Sophie Woods @haughtyautie.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

The world has changed. The corporate world needs to change too.

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Sophie Woods @haughtyautie.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Apropos nothing; this is my absolute favourite picture of me. I’m about 3 years old, visiting a family member’s farm, and I’m holding a kitten for the first time. Pure love and joy. #CatsofBlueSky

A young girl in a red and white dress, smiling happily, holds a black kitten in her arms.

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