Oeste @paolaoeste.bsky.social · 12hGot zero sleep last night. Only 7.5 hours till I can go back to bed. 120
Reposted by OesteBig Green Books @biggreenbooks.bsky.social · 07/10/2026I have another #buyastrangerabook day offer! @daveyon.bsky.social is offering to buy someone the book of their choice, up to a tenner. ANY book, nit just what's on my website. So, if there's something in particular you're after, let us know. UK only 167
Reposted by OesteBig Green Books @biggreenbooks.bsky.social · 07/10/2026It's #buyastrangerabook day and here's an offer from @sarahalba.bsky.social Sarah is offering to buy someone a copy of Needfire by MK Hardy Check out the description and get in touch if you'd like a copy. UK only 2711
Reposted by OesteBig Green Books @biggreenbooks.bsky.social · 07/10/2026It's #buyastrangerabook day! @melissaschuh.bsky.social will BUY someone a book! Let Melissa know the kinda stuff you enjoy reading. She will then offer you a choice of 4 books, based on your literary tastes. Choose your favourite, Melissa will buy it for you! Get in touch! UK only. 0714
Oeste @paolaoeste.bsky.social · 07/10/2026PDAs in the kitchen are unhygienic. #BakeOffstatic.klipy.comJudge Judge JudyALT: Judge Judge Judy 000
Oeste @paolaoeste.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Some of the bakers are projecting so much LOOK AT ME energy I miss that dour bloke from seasons ago who seemed to make shortbread for every round. #BakeOff 010
Oeste @paolaoeste.bsky.social · 07/10/2026I forgot about #BakeOff yesterday so I’m watching it now. Not sure about bringing an assistant from home. *bosom hoist* 110
Reposted by OesteJonathan Coe @jonathancoe.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Ever since I first saw it, this scene has epitomised Amerlcan elegance for me. I wrote a short story about it for Radio 4 (never broadcast) and it's why I drink Gibsons even though nobody who works in a bar these days knows what they are. A perfect scene - RIP Eva Marie Saint. 1357380
Oeste @paolaoeste.bsky.social · 04/10/2026My hot take is that all of Rory’s boyfriends were wankers and she should’ve gone out with Marty. #GilmoreGirls 000
Oeste @paolaoeste.bsky.social · 04/10/2026They could dispense with Josh and just give us MOAR JOJO. #Strictly 120
Oeste @paolaoeste.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Back to being bored with food so today I have eaten crisps and ice cream. 340
Reposted by OesteDr Sam Hirst @romgothsam.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Having seen the Joyce Carol Oates very bad, not good tweet about romance and AI, I can't help thinking about the way that romance has been treated as a punching bag for so long and always by people who are completely unwilling to engage with the genre and know little about it. 8430133
Reposted by OesteDewie @judgedewie.bsky.social · 04/10/2026OMG I had to check my work emails regarding an extra case in court tomorrow and I've just read this from an HR person. "on a knee to nose basis" A KNEE TO NOSE BASIS 😳 2503553648
Reposted by OesteSpryOldLorax @spryoldlorax.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Texans can check their voter registration here: www.texas.gov/living-in-te... And you SHOULD if you live in Texas... they've been purging voter rolls again, without telling anyone. Validate you're registered, and then go get registered if you're not!texas.govTexas Voter Registration | Texas.govLearn who can vote in Texas, how to check if you're registered, register to vote in Texas, and prepare for voting day. 08659
Reposted by OesteCora Buhlert @corabuhlert.bsky.social · 03/10/2026The linguist in me loves this: This junction box in Lommel in Flanders is emblazoned with a phrase in the local dialect with a translation into regular Flemish. It says, "Grudgingly done is still done." #Linguistics #Lommel #BelgianPublicArt 12112
Oeste @paolaoeste.bsky.social · 03/10/2026He’s not very good at moving through his whole body but I quite love him. #Strictly 011
Oeste @paolaoeste.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Just fully gone “OH DO YOU NOW, SHERLOCK” at Amol. #Traitors 030
Oeste @paolaoeste.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Had a couple of pints at the pub then came home to soup and homemade bread. I am an excellent wife to myself. 050
Oeste @paolaoeste.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Also I am in audiobook world because I broke me reading glasses. 010
Oeste @paolaoeste.bsky.social · 01/10/2026.@aptshadow.bsky.social Just finished listening to the whole run of #ShadowsoftheApt on audio. A STELLAR reading by superb narrator and I am BEREFT. When [REDACTED] [REDACTED] and [REDACTED] [REDACTED]! I totally lost it. I need a literary sorbet before going into #TyrantPhilosophers. 000
Oeste @paolaoeste.bsky.social · 01/10/2026My bread pro-tip would be not to use the dried yeast you get in supermarkets because it seems primed to die like their live herbs are. 000
Oeste @paolaoeste.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Might add some iced gems to my next food order. #Bakeoff 000
Reposted by OesteBig Green Books @biggreenbooks.bsky.social · 30/09/2026It's #buyastrangerabook day and this is the second of THREE offers from @sarahalba.bsky.social Sarah is offering to buy someone a copy of Needfire by MK Hardy Check out the description and get in touch if you'd like a copy. UK only 2910
Oeste @paolaoeste.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Also they need to update the titles as that toddler eating stuff gives me the BOAK. 000
Oeste @paolaoeste.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Late to #BakeOff. Dead Gran and Dead Pet biscuits - they truly are spoiling us. 010
Reposted by OesteTom Larkin @tomlarkin.bsky.social · 27/09/2026We’ve spent many, many hours over the past few months searching the rock pools of Cornwall for a rainbow sea slug. Today, we finally found one! Absolutely worth all the time we’ve spent - it was truly breathtaking. 27945307
Oeste @paolaoeste.bsky.social · 27/09/2026When did iTunes get so ecpensive. 12 quid a month? Eat farts. I’m not paying a billionaire to listen to music I already own on vinyl/tape/CD. 010
Oeste @paolaoeste.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Which tequila should I buy? I mostly use it in cocktails. #confinedcocktails 100
Oeste @paolaoeste.bsky.social · 27/09/2026I know I’ve been off here for while. I’m fine. Sort of grieving sort of just decompressing. Things that have sustained me are that there were barn owls in the tree close to my house, and now they’ve moved on Tawny Owls are around. 3110
Reposted by OesteCult MTL @cultmtl.com · 26/09/2026Concerns over privacy have led to calls to ban smartglasses in public spaces in Canada. According to the CBC, these products are being used against women, with reports of attempts to extort money from victims to remove humiliating videos from social media platforms.cultmtl.comPrivacy concerns prompt calls to ban smartglasses in CanadaConcerns over privacy have led to calls to ban smartglasses in Canada to prevent covertly recorded videos from being shared on social media. 811753694
Reposted by OesteKaitlin Kal Lee @kaitlinkallee.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Women are NOT safe around men. 16750751988
Oeste @paolaoeste.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Who do we think is going to cop off with a pro this year? #Strictly 210
Oeste @paolaoeste.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Nancy and her partner (soz, tequila) look phenomenal together. #Strictly 130
Oeste @paolaoeste.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Insufficient samba content which is a shame as I reckon he can actually do it. 6. #strictly 020
Reposted by OesteCaræsten 🇵🇸 @cara.city · 26/09/2026we’re gonna beat the cute little animated avatar to death with hammers sorry 33899160
Oeste @paolaoeste.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Right. Going into #Strictly late with a poorly made margarita in my hand. 010
Oeste @paolaoeste.bsky.social · 26/09/2026I’ve been out for my birthday, #confinedcocktails chums. Had a chilli margarita. Vg. Recommend though a dipping of Tajìn on the rime would be better than flakes. 8160
Reposted by OesteJames Alistair Henry @jamesbluecat.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Just remembered I'm doing this next Thursday evening if anyone's near Helston and fancies dropping by: www.ticketsource.com/the-bookshop...ticketsource.comAn Evening with James Alistair Henry at The Bookshop in HelstonTickets are now available for An Evening with James Alistair Henry at The Bookshop in Helston, Helston on Thu 1 Oct 2026. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now! 0159
Oeste @paolaoeste.bsky.social · 26/09/2026I’ve made myself a giant brownie/cookie thing with marshmallows and kinder bueno in. 390
Reposted by OesteBig Green Books @biggreenbooks.bsky.social · 23/09/2026It's #buyastrangerabook day! And in honour of her sister's birthday @jammyface.bsky.social is offering to buy someone the book of their choice. So, if there's a particular book you're after, get in touch. UK only 31510
Reposted by OesteBig Green Books @biggreenbooks.bsky.social · 23/09/2026I have another #buyastrangerabook offer for you. @lizmakesit.bsky.social has bought a copy of Friday Black by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah for me to give out. Please check it out and get in touch if it's something you'd like. UK only 21012
Reposted by OesteBig Green Books @biggreenbooks.bsky.social · 23/09/2026It's #buyastrangerabook day! @humanaqvi.bsky.social is offering to buy someone the book of their choice up to £20. ANY BOOK (not just what's on my website). So, if there's a particular book that you're after, let us know! UK only 11317
Oeste @paolaoeste.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Ok. So I have to bail on #GilmoreGirls because Logan is in it and he rips my knitting. 000