☃️❄️Diggles (she/her)❄️☃️
@diggles.bsky.social
Teacher, gamer, learner, crafter. Politically progressive Gen Xer & Green Party member💚. Lifelong nerd (Doctor Who, Star Trek etc) Hypermobile spoonie with Fibro & other stuff. #CovidIsAirborne (although I wish it wasn't) N95 masks all the way!
This is wonderful! An article all about the designer behind the elegant UK road signs. www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
Waddle this way! The sign-making genius who kept Britain’s drivers (and ducks) safe
Airports, road signs, animal warnings … Margaret Calvert revolutionised how Britain looked and her brilliantly clear designs are still used today. We meet the font legend and Porsche lover
www.theguardian.com
February 2, 2026 at 6:37 PM
This is wonderful! An article all about the designer behind the elegant UK road signs. www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
After resting most of the afternoon I've just batch cooked/baked! Banana bread, apple sponge, a ton of roast veggies and a spiced apple all in the oven. Now I'm resting again to regain spoons before dinner time #pacing
February 2, 2026 at 5:03 PM
After resting most of the afternoon I've just batch cooked/baked! Banana bread, apple sponge, a ton of roast veggies and a spiced apple all in the oven. Now I'm resting again to regain spoons before dinner time #pacing
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Cat: “I cannot convey to you just how much I genuinely despise this food.”
Me: “Here, have this instead.”
Cat: “OMG I LOVE IT.”
Me: “It’s exactly the same bowl of food. I just took it away for six seconds then put it back in the same place.”
Cat: “I am fire and the wind. Do not attempt to know me.”
Me: “Here, have this instead.”
Cat: “OMG I LOVE IT.”
Me: “It’s exactly the same bowl of food. I just took it away for six seconds then put it back in the same place.”
Cat: “I am fire and the wind. Do not attempt to know me.”
February 2, 2026 at 7:18 AM
Cat: “I cannot convey to you just how much I genuinely despise this food.”
Me: “Here, have this instead.”
Cat: “OMG I LOVE IT.”
Me: “It’s exactly the same bowl of food. I just took it away for six seconds then put it back in the same place.”
Cat: “I am fire and the wind. Do not attempt to know me.”
Me: “Here, have this instead.”
Cat: “OMG I LOVE IT.”
Me: “It’s exactly the same bowl of food. I just took it away for six seconds then put it back in the same place.”
Cat: “I am fire and the wind. Do not attempt to know me.”
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Let's talk about who funds Reform.
Let's talk about how disastrous Brexit has been.
Let's talk about why Gorton & Denton must vote Green & stop Reform.
Why so quiet, Nigel Farage?
Let's talk about how disastrous Brexit has been.
Let's talk about why Gorton & Denton must vote Green & stop Reform.
Why so quiet, Nigel Farage?
February 2, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Let's talk about who funds Reform.
Let's talk about how disastrous Brexit has been.
Let's talk about why Gorton & Denton must vote Green & stop Reform.
Why so quiet, Nigel Farage?
Let's talk about how disastrous Brexit has been.
Let's talk about why Gorton & Denton must vote Green & stop Reform.
Why so quiet, Nigel Farage?
Happy #GroundhogDay American & Canadian folks! I see you're getting another six weeks of winter though ☹️
a man is holding a microphone in front of a crowd and says " well it 's groundhog day ... again "
Alt: Bill Murray in the 1993 film Groundhog Day. Caption reads " well it 's groundhog day ... again "
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February 2, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Happy #GroundhogDay American & Canadian folks! I see you're getting another six weeks of winter though ☹️
I've just got back from my walk with my friend! We had a lovely time although of course the rain started when we were at the furthest point in our walk 🤣 We got a bit soggy but not too bad.
February 2, 2026 at 11:08 AM
I've just got back from my walk with my friend! We had a lovely time although of course the rain started when we were at the furthest point in our walk 🤣 We got a bit soggy but not too bad.
Happy Monday folks! It's *NOT RAINING* right now! 😮 Looks like I'll finally get my thrice-postponed walk out with my friend this morning 🎉 It's a day off so aside from that I'll be resting & recovering after my weekend work. Hope you have a good day whatever you're doing x
February 2, 2026 at 8:57 AM
Happy Monday folks! It's *NOT RAINING* right now! 😮 Looks like I'll finally get my thrice-postponed walk out with my friend this morning 🎉 It's a day off so aside from that I'll be resting & recovering after my weekend work. Hope you have a good day whatever you're doing x
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Time line cleanse!
February 1, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Time line cleanse!
Work's done, paperwork's finished, Hubby & I got out for a short walk before dark & I'm feeling cosy after just having a cup of soup on the sofa. Rest time!
a cartoon cat is laying under a blanket holding a pink cup of coffee
Alt: a cartoon cat is laying under a blanket holding a pink cup of coffee
media.tenor.com
February 1, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Work's done, paperwork's finished, Hubby & I got out for a short walk before dark & I'm feeling cosy after just having a cup of soup on the sofa. Rest time!
Happy Sunday folks! We're back to grotty weather here this morning🙄 I hope tomorrow's better as I want to go out with my friend for our long-delayed walk! Today's another work day but I don't start until 11, meaning I can ease myself into the day which is lovely. Hope everyone has a good day x
February 1, 2026 at 10:16 AM
Happy Sunday folks! We're back to grotty weather here this morning🙄 I hope tomorrow's better as I want to go out with my friend for our long-delayed walk! Today's another work day but I don't start until 11, meaning I can ease myself into the day which is lovely. Hope everyone has a good day x
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There are two very different ways to say "Never heard of it!"
1. "I, a person of great taste and importance who has heard of everything good, have never heard of this thing, hence it must be a bag of wank."
2. "Tell me more. I love finding out about new things, especially if they are brilliant."
1. "I, a person of great taste and importance who has heard of everything good, have never heard of this thing, hence it must be a bag of wank."
2. "Tell me more. I love finding out about new things, especially if they are brilliant."
I don't get why some people think "Never heard of it!" is an insult. Loads of things virtually nobody has ever heard of are brilliant. Not all things virtually everybody has heard of are total dogshit, but five decades of empirical research has demonstrated to me that a vast number of them are.
January 31, 2026 at 8:23 PM
There are two very different ways to say "Never heard of it!"
1. "I, a person of great taste and importance who has heard of everything good, have never heard of this thing, hence it must be a bag of wank."
2. "Tell me more. I love finding out about new things, especially if they are brilliant."
1. "I, a person of great taste and importance who has heard of everything good, have never heard of this thing, hence it must be a bag of wank."
2. "Tell me more. I love finding out about new things, especially if they are brilliant."
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I remember the composite artifacts surrounding ships, especially when we first see all the the Tie Fighters attacking the rebel fleet.
Star Wars: Special Edition was released 29 years ago today - nearly 20 years after the release of the original film.
January 31, 2026 at 6:46 PM
I remember the composite artifacts surrounding ships, especially when we first see all the the Tie Fighters attacking the rebel fleet.
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Your daily fortune:
When life closes a door, simply crack a window to let some fresh air in, then sit down with tea and a good book. It's your time now.
When life closes a door, simply crack a window to let some fresh air in, then sit down with tea and a good book. It's your time now.
January 31, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Your daily fortune:
When life closes a door, simply crack a window to let some fresh air in, then sit down with tea and a good book. It's your time now.
When life closes a door, simply crack a window to let some fresh air in, then sit down with tea and a good book. It's your time now.
YAYS! Work is done! 😴
January 31, 2026 at 4:13 PM
YAYS! Work is done! 😴
Right! Morning classes done; just about to dive into the second half. The sun is out! I got to get a couple of minutes in the garden at lunchtime, and hopefully it'll still be out when I finish at 4 🤞
January 31, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Right! Morning classes done; just about to dive into the second half. The sun is out! I got to get a couple of minutes in the garden at lunchtime, and hopefully it'll still be out when I finish at 4 🤞
Happy Caturday folks! I'm about to start work for the day but I'll probably pop on between classes. I'm pleased to say I had a good night's sleep and got 4/5 on Visible again today so with a bit of luck & a lot of pacing I'll get through work OK. Also, we have sunshine! The great glowy ball is back!
January 31, 2026 at 9:28 AM
Happy Caturday folks! I'm about to start work for the day but I'll probably pop on between classes. I'm pleased to say I had a good night's sleep and got 4/5 on Visible again today so with a bit of luck & a lot of pacing I'll get through work OK. Also, we have sunshine! The great glowy ball is back!
Cadbury's Mini Eggs make everything better. That is all.
January 30, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Cadbury's Mini Eggs make everything better. That is all.
...and work is done. I'm back on the sofa and resting now my big weekend of teaching is upon me. Urgh. I hate being so low on spoons at the moment /grump
January 30, 2026 at 7:26 PM
...and work is done. I'm back on the sofa and resting now my big weekend of teaching is upon me. Urgh. I hate being so low on spoons at the moment /grump
Yays! I managed a short walk! Boo! It was cold, wet & 'orrible . I realised I hadn't really been outside since Monday because of the dreadful weather, and since I'm working all weekend it was really my only chance to get some daylight. I'm back on the sofa now as spoons are low until work at 4
January 30, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Yays! I managed a short walk! Boo! It was cold, wet & 'orrible . I realised I hadn't really been outside since Monday because of the dreadful weather, and since I'm working all weekend it was really my only chance to get some daylight. I'm back on the sofa now as spoons are low until work at 4
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January 30, 2026 at 11:41 AM
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HPV vaccines are a miracle of preventative medicine, and RFK Jr needs to be prosecuted for crimes against humanity.
I am hearing that RFK Jr.’s minions are going to go after HPV vaccines. I’ve got problems with these people and now you’re going to hear about them, first from a personal perspective and then from a professional one.
It all boils down to this: WE HAVE A SAFE VACCINE THAT PREVENTS CANCER.
It all boils down to this: WE HAVE A SAFE VACCINE THAT PREVENTS CANCER.
January 30, 2026 at 11:56 AM
HPV vaccines are a miracle of preventative medicine, and RFK Jr needs to be prosecuted for crimes against humanity.
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Say hello to Hannah Spencer—councillor, plumber, greyhound lover and your Green Party candidate for Gorton and Denton 💚
January 30, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Say hello to Hannah Spencer—councillor, plumber, greyhound lover and your Green Party candidate for Gorton and Denton 💚
Happy Friday folks! My walk with my neighbour's been postponed again 'cause the weather's awful again 🙄 Hopefully we can go Monday 🤞 It's v cold too so I'm wrapped up on the sofa, finishing up some paperwork then relaxing & gaming until I teach at 4pm. Hope you have a good dayx
January 30, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Happy Friday folks! My walk with my neighbour's been postponed again 'cause the weather's awful again 🙄 Hopefully we can go Monday 🤞 It's v cold too so I'm wrapped up on the sofa, finishing up some paperwork then relaxing & gaming until I teach at 4pm. Hope you have a good dayx
Yays! I increased my dumbbell weights from 4.5kg to 5kg for my weight bearing exercise routine today! I halved my repetitions, but I'll build that back up at the new weight. It's all progress.
January 29, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Yays! I increased my dumbbell weights from 4.5kg to 5kg for my weight bearing exercise routine today! I halved my repetitions, but I'll build that back up at the new weight. It's all progress.
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I mean, feel free to unfollow me if I am insufficiently pure for you. Otherwise, unless one lives in a stick lean-to and drinks naught but pure rainwater, all any of us can do is choose what level of hypocrisy we live at and with. I wrote about this, in fact:
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January 29, 2026 at 2:18 PM
I mean, feel free to unfollow me if I am insufficiently pure for you. Otherwise, unless one lives in a stick lean-to and drinks naught but pure rainwater, all any of us can do is choose what level of hypocrisy we live at and with. I wrote about this, in fact:
whatever.scalzi.com/2025/03/12/t...
whatever.scalzi.com/2025/03/12/t...