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Kate Burton
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Chronically online, history obsessed cat herder with a houseplant problem. Been to a museum lately?
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Kate Burton @ariadnemaze.bsky.social · Dec 16
This map is now over ten years old and I intend to keep adding to until I run out of places or I break Google Maps. Let me know if I’m missing a cool thing in your area: www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/v...
Places to See: United Kingdom - Google My Maps
Places constantly added and sorted into 9 types for visiting when in the UK. Good for locals looking for a new place off the beaten path, or for tourists coming from further afield.
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The Creation of Adam ✨wishes✨ it was so iconic.
A close-up of a cat’s white paw gently touching a person’s curled finger. The cat, partially visible from behind, has a white, brown, and black striped coat and is resting on a red knitted blanket. The person wears a dark knitted jumper, and only their hand and part of their torso are in frame, creating a tender moment of connection between human and animal.
February 8, 2026 at 12:12 PM
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Expat life is continually explaining to people that flying abroad back to your home country to see family is not a holiday, even if the cost is the same.
February 3, 2026 at 10:45 PM
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Holy shit y’all. I know I feel better (and colder) and that I’ve been losing weight, but look at the difference a year makes.
Split image showing two bathroom mirror selfies of the same person taken a year apart. Top image dated 14 January 2025 shows the person with braided hair, round glasses and a black top, holding a phone, with on-image text reading “What a year of weight loss looks like in bathroom selfies” and “–31.5 kg / –69.5 lb”. Bottom image dated 17 January 2026 shows the same person with hair worn back, the same glasses and a black sleeveless top, holding a phone in a different bathroom, appearing slimmer in the face and shoulders.
January 29, 2026 at 11:28 PM
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I’ve been living in the UK too long and forgotten just how earnest Americans can be. Could you even imagine the level of roast a British local politician would get for putting up something like this?

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Staff Directory • Weldon W. Hurt
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January 28, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Reposted by Kate Burton
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the ubiquity of advertising in every possible niche of our lives needs to be ended with righteous anger and furious violence
January 27, 2026 at 9:26 PM
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My mom hates snakes. And then moved back to Texas. So we love to wind her up with snakes.
Screenshot of a messaging app in dark mode. At the top is a group chat titled “The Goose-Eppi Appreciatio…” with a circular profile image of a cartoon goose wearing a red beret; small UK and Italian flags appear behind the goose. A back arrow is on the left and a video call icon on the right. A grey message bubble reads: “The 40th trip is being planned! Dad really wants to go to Japan… me, not so much. At least not right now. I’ve found a juicy cruise from Barcelona to Tangiers, then Portugal, then Cadiz, Spain, and back to Barcelona. 9 days 😊” Below it, another grey bubble says: “On Celebrity. Never cruised with them before.” On the right are two blue reply bubbles. The first says: “Sounds perfect for you!” The second says: “And can let dad try his Spanish again”. A small thumbs-up reaction icon appears nearby. Screenshot of a messaging app in dark mode showing the same group chat, titled “The Goose-Eppi Appreciatio…”, with the cartoon goose in a red beret as the group icon and a back arrow on the left, video call icon on the right. A grey message bubble near the top says: “Let us know when you book and I’ll call celebrity and see what we can sort.” Beneath it is a short grey reply reading: “Thanks”. Further down, a longer grey message bubble contains quoted text: “My in-laws are both massive herpetologists and are going on your cruise for their 40th. It’s be a lovely surprise if you could decorate their cabin snake themed”. At the bottom, another grey message responds: “If that were to happen, I would never speak to you again.”
January 27, 2026 at 11:48 PM
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Been married 19 years and still so excited to explain niche history to my husband. Tonight it’s the blue people of Kentucky.
January 25, 2026 at 11:41 PM
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Still here, just been in a weird headspace for a bit. But life has continued apace, and I’ve been playing with software to make a montage.
January 25, 2026 at 10:06 PM
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Okay, firstly where do the cans go? And secondly, what maniac chose the bin colour scheme? Brown for recycling? Madness.
Printed sign detailing bin colour codes for refuse and recycling. The categories are bolded and read: “Grey bin – All waste”, “Blue bin – Paper & Cardboard”, “Brown bin – Glass & Plastics”, and “Green bin – Garden waste”. The heading “Refuse & Recycling” is underlined and bolded.
November 22, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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There’s a story to be had here.
Two printed signs are taped to a white wall. The top sign reads, in bold and underlined text: “DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES THIS IS NOW A UNISEX TOILET.” The lower sign says: “SORRY FOR THE INCONVIENCE CAUSED.” Both contain spelling errors—“unforseen” instead of “unforeseen” and “inconvience” instead of “inconvenience.”
November 21, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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I don’t know what happened at the pub knitting club, but damn.
A dimly lit toilet with a dark wooden seat and lid, positioned next to a wall-mounted toilet roll holder dispensing patterned white toilet paper. Below the holder is a small white bin lined with a plastic bag, containing several colourful strings of yarn. Close-up of a bathroom bin lined with a white plastic bag, partially filled with a tangled bundle of multicoloured yarn strands in pink, green, grey, and blue. Above the bin hangs a roll of patterned white toilet paper, and part of a dark wooden toilet seat is visible to the left. The scene is set against dark grey walls and a wooden floor.
November 18, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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Husband likes to wind me up showing me the Black Friday Month deals. OMG IT’S MEANT TO BE A SINGLE DAY WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU ANIMALS
librarycolleen.bsky.social Colleen T @librarycolleen.bsky.social · Nov 16
Is there a sudden mass delusion or forgetting about what Black Friday is? Why are there so many Black Friday sales now?? It's not a month long, it's a single day. It's not even the right week yet!
November 16, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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The neighbours are getting a robot lawn mower delivered. JEALOUS.
November 15, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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Our shutters finally arrived today! Gosh they make the house look polished. 🥰
A compact bathroom with light grey walls and wood-effect flooring features a wall-mounted white toilet with a concealed cistern and chrome flush plate. Above the toilet, a window with white plantation shutters lets in natural light. The windowsill holds two potted plants and a wooden trinket box. To the left of the toilet, a black toilet roll holder is fixed to the wall, with a matching black toilet roll stand on the floor holding spare rolls. A white rectangular sink with a chrome tap is positioned to the right, with a bottle of hand soap on the basin. A framed map-style print hangs on the left wall. A home office with a light grey carpet and neutral walls features a window with white plantation shutters, set above a white radiator. Two black office chairs on castors sit at wooden desks with various items including a monitor, keyboard tray, mug, and paperwork. To the right of the window is a beige cat tree with multiple platforms and a hanging toy. A whiteboard, a fabric wall hanging, and a closed wooden cabinet with a plant on top are also visible. A green cat roller ball toy sits near the cabinet, and a round beige pet bed is in the bottom right corner. A ceiling light with a textured beige lampshade is turned on. A living room with a brown leather Chesterfield-style sofa placed in front of a window dressed with white plantation shutters and light blue curtains on a chrome pole. The sofa is scattered with a white cushion featuring a tree motif, a green cushion, a multicoloured knitted blanket, and a black garment. To the left, a beige carpeted cat tree with multiple platforms and a hanging toy stands beside the wall, partly covering a framed picture. The carpet is light beige, and an electrical socket with trailing cables is visible near the floor. A white-framed window fitted with plantation shutters spans the wall, flanked by navy curtains hung from a chrome curtain pole. Through the shutters, red tiled rooftops are partially visible. Below the window is a white radiator, and to the left sits a beige fabric bag. A potted succulent on a lit shelf adds a small decorative touch. The carpet is light grey, and part of a wooden bed frame with green bedding appears in the lower right corner.
November 14, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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Come work with meeee!
colmuseums.bsky.social Colchester Museums @colmuseums.bsky.social · Oct 25
Job opportunity at Colchester Museums: Collections and Learning Assistant (Natural Sciences).

Support the Natural History Museum redevelopment by researching collections and creating schools workshops, teacher CPD and a schools ‘roadshow’. Apply by 7 November 2025: buff.ly/Momny1q
Poster advertising a job role titled “Collections and Learning Assistant” under the heading Natural Sciences. The design features a soft beige background with botanical illustrations and natural elements, including a seashell, a beetle, and a flying insect. Key details listed: Part-time of 29.6 hrs/week Audit and research collection Develop workshops and training Engage and encourage young people Based at Colchester Offices and home-working
October 25, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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International marriages mean accidentally spending £7 on a single text message because someone in the family group chat switched from iPhone without mentioning it. 🙃🙃
October 25, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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For my own mental health, I’ve blocked all posts with Trump mentioned. The timeline is now a lovely palette cleanser.
October 21, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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Lunch break beach comb success!
A collection of sea glass and ceramic shards arranged on a weathered, grey wooden surface. On the left, four pieces of frosted sea glass in pale green and blue tones are scattered vertically. On the right, four ceramic fragments display various patterns: a small triangular piece with black markings, a shard with green brushstrokes, one with blue floral motifs and crackled glaze, and a larger piece at the bottom featuring a clean white base with a curved blue line. Sand granules are lightly scattered across the surface
October 21, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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Ahahaha. They know their users.
A status update from Duolingo with a red header reading “Duolingo is experiencing increased errors” and a “Subscribe” button on the right. Below, the section titled “Identified” explains that the cause of an ongoing issue has been found and recovery is in progress, with the highlighted reassurance “Your streak will be protected.” The update is timestamped Oct 20, 2025 – 12:44 EDT. Another section, “Investigating,” states that the incident was under investigation earlier at 05:59 EDT the same day.
October 20, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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A little morning purr to start your day right. Sound on, obviously.
October 20, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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I’ve known a few Brett’s in my life, but never a dump truck.
A construction site viewed from behind a wooden fence, with a rotary washing line in the foreground. Beyond the fence, patches of dirt and gravel are scattered across the site, with red and white safety barriers marking specific areas. A lorry bearing the word “BRETT” on its side is tilted, dumping gravel onto the ground near metal fencing. In the background, open green fields and clusters of trees extend towards the horizon beneath a grey, overcast sky.
October 20, 2025 at 7:07 AM
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It’s getting colder and there is a vague hope that hanging curtains across the bifolds will stop the cat from screaming to go outside when we’re in the kitchen.

That being said, all attempts this evening are making it feel hella cursed.
October 18, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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I went on a mental health walk and there was a wild rabbit, so I think I’m now cured.
October 17, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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Been seeing a surprising amount of kids on this holiday, though to be fair a lot are toddlers so wouldn’t be in school anyway. We’ve made a bit of a game coming up with boring adult reasons why any of them burst into tears.
October 1, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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Even accounting for flattering angles, the difference Mounjaro has made is visible. 29 kg down!
A person with long dark brown hair and glasses is smiling at the camera. They are wearing a black sleeveless dress patterned with large white daisies and green leaves. The background shows a salmon-coloured wall and a white door with a silver handle. A person with long brown hair tied in a side braid and wearing glasses is smiling at the camera. They are dressed in a black textured top with a low neckline. The background shows a softly lit indoor setting with beige chairs, round tables, and large windows revealing blue-lit trees outside.
September 28, 2025 at 10:23 PM