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I've been adulting like a boss recently. Not only have I managed not to kill the coriander plant I bought several weeks ago, I got rid of all the straggly bits and dead leaves this morning. At this point, I think we've already had our money's worth, but it's great to see it (sort of) thriving.

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ren17s.bsky.social @ren17s.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Reading about friends in the US with temps of 30C and it's 6C here in the north of Scotland. I'd rather live here than there, but also 🥶.

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ren17s.bsky.social @ren17s.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Me to me early this morning: look at you putting on a wash so you can get it hung up before you go out. Organised AF. Me just now: fuck, the washing is still in the machine.

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ren17s.bsky.social @ren17s.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Me to me last night: We should eat up the soup tomorrow before it goes bad. Me, thinking: I don't want to. Me, today: put it in a mug and you won't think of it like soup. Also me: don't be ridiculous, that won't fool your brain. Empty mug....ummm. 🤔

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ren17s.bsky.social @ren17s.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

It seems it was search and rescue - eep.

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Josh Sternberg @joshsternberg.com · 19/01/2026

Bruce Springsteen: “ICE should get the fuck out of Minneapolis.”

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Simply Stella @simplystella.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

I've signed, will you?

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ren17s.bsky.social @ren17s.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

It's never good to hear a helicopter landing in the village. It's either the site ambulance or the Coastguard, and neither are great news.

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ren17s.bsky.social @ren17s.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

A significant number of the village street lights are out on main street. This includes the one outside our bedroom window. It ain't half dark!

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ren17s.bsky.social @ren17s.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Washing machine on ✔️ Dishwasher on ✔️ Hubby back in the office ✔️ Snow, still present ✔️ Made tea in the wrong mug 😔 Ripped the skin off a knuckle 😞 Monday: 5/10 so far.

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ren17s.bsky.social @ren17s.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Snow is now falling steadily about half a mile up the road from us. We have drizzly sleet - the downside of living very close to the sea.

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ren17s.bsky.social @ren17s.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Well, we're getting the snow ❄️. It's too soon to tell if we're going to get hammered by the amber alert quantities forecast, but I'm very glad we got shopping for the week on Monday.

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ren17s.bsky.social @ren17s.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

If anyone remembers I mentioned it all kicking off on the village fb group, I now have the deets. Oh boy, some folks really do need to give their heads a wobble. I can totally see why it's a police matter.

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ren17s.bsky.social @ren17s.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

I feel like I'm in a holding pattern now waiting for the apparent yellow-warning-level of snow we're supposed to be getting.

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ren17s.bsky.social @ren17s.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

It's all kicking off on the village fb page tonight. High drama in the Highlands for real.

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ren17s.bsky.social @ren17s.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Wishing you all who celebrate a very Merry Christmas.

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ren17s.bsky.social @ren17s.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

I really miss my mum right now. Part of me is very glad she's not alive to witness the state of the world rn, but most of me would give anything to have her back.

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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

At this time, we would like to remind everyone in our community and everyone that loves and supports us that it is OK (in fact we strongly encourage it!) to take this festive period to look after yourself, to put yourself first, and to do what you need to do to feel well.

A graphic with a purple background. There is a drawing of a person bundled up in a big rainbow coloured blanket, they are holding a mug of hot chocolate and have a little cat at their feet. It says "A message for our community ahead of the festive period" The Equality Network and Scottish Trans logos are the bottom.

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ren17s.bsky.social @ren17s.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

The husband went shopping. He knew the drill.

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ren17s.bsky.social @ren17s.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

For the first time I can recall, my new credit card arrived before the old one ran out. Finally!!

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It’s “Mrs. Powers” during my day job @mrspowersdayjob.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Sometimes I think it’s going to be the librarians who will save us all.

A large (maybe 3 feet wide by 5 feet tall) sign on the end of a row of bookshelves that tells the “address” of books that have sensitive content.

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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Show your support for the trans community in Scotland this Trans Awareness week and encourage your MSPs to support this motion in parliament! All details in the thread below ⬇️

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ren17s.bsky.social @ren17s.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

A round of applause, please. I have finally mended the fraying edges of my oodie hood that I've been promising myself I'd do for the list EIGHTEEN months. Ten minute, job. Why am I like this?

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ren17s.bsky.social @ren17s.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Holy crap. I slept the entire night.

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ren17s.bsky.social @ren17s.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Feeing very accomplished rn. I dropped a stitch & picked it up, but it looked wrong. On the next row, I dropped it on purpose & picked it up the other way around. Now it's perfect. First big knitting project since my mum died, so I have no one on hand to ask. I'm now the person to ask. Welp.

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ren17s.bsky.social @ren17s.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

Youngest kiddo just got a jump scare when his dad, who was wearing all black, said hi as he walked past. The yelp he yelped made me jump! It's not like hubby was being quiet or mysterious 😁😁😁.

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ren17s.bsky.social @ren17s.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Knitting update. It is taking me ten whole minutes to do one row of ribbing. YIKES.

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Russ Jones @russincheshire.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

I wish racists would just admit to being racist. It's so much quicker than saying "Immigrants don’t work… apart from my GP, my nurse, my teacher, my cabbie, my IT guy, my plumber, and the woman at the corner shop"

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ren17s.bsky.social @ren17s.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

Have started a knitting project. Realised while casting on that a) I definitely prefer crochet and b) I need stitch counters. Oh, and c) it'll be a miracle if this is ready for Xmas, which is when it's meant to be. Wish me luck!!

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ren17s.bsky.social @ren17s.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

I really don't want to jinx anything but it has been so lovely to enjoy the sunshine and the warmer days these last few days. I'm so not ready for winter.

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ren17s.bsky.social @ren17s.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

The very simple but visceral joy of watching the first load go round in a brand new washing machine should not be understated.

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Em (spooky) @irradiatedmouse.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Oh this made me smile so much, just lovely

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ren17s.bsky.social @ren17s.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Spent 3 hours this afternoon with one of my very favourite people and then an hour on the phone with my lovely eldest daughter. It's been a good day.

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ren17s.bsky.social @ren17s.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

I'm somewhere i usually avoid at school lunchtime: the supermarket. The young folk are all so polite. I hate how society vilifies them.

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ren17s.bsky.social @ren17s.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

The Gala committee braved really high winds today to erect the gala flags along the seafront. It's always good to see them out the window, but I do hope Gala week is warmer and less breezy.

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ren17s.bsky.social @ren17s.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Sitting in my car angry at myself for not managing the whole of my appointment with the dental hygienist. She was lovely; my anxiety was not. Medical trauma sucks.

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Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Greta Thunberg and other human rights defenders have been kidnapped by Israel on international waters. The aid they were delivering to Gaza that includes baby formula & medical supplies has been stolen. The ship Madleen was attacked with drones & will be forced to port at Ashdod Port. #3E #FreeGaza

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ren17s.bsky.social @ren17s.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Both are me. Why am I like this? Blueberries are a meh fruit. Blueberry muffins are exquisite.

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ren17s.bsky.social @ren17s.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

It's been one of those exhausting but satisfying days I'd like to have more of. Good night!

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