☃️❄️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!
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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...
Happy Thursday folks! It's gloomy here (STILL!) but it's drier so laundry's out. I've scored 4/5 on Visible so my body's happier , but I did step up 1 of my meds to max dose a couple of nights ago to help me sleep better-the only downside is it gives me a heavy head in the mornings but it's worth it
January 29, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Happy Thursday folks! It's gloomy here (STILL!) but it's drier so laundry's out. I've scored 4/5 on Visible so my body's happier , but I did step up 1 of my meds to max dose a couple of nights ago to help me sleep better-the only downside is it gives me a heavy head in the mornings but it's worth it
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On the 40th anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, we remember the seven astronauts who lost their lives and honor their courage, curiosity, and commitment to exploration.
Credit: NASA
Read more: www.seti.org/news/remembe...
Credit: NASA
Read more: www.seti.org/news/remembe...
January 28, 2026 at 10:00 PM
On the 40th anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, we remember the seven astronauts who lost their lives and honor their courage, curiosity, and commitment to exploration.
Credit: NASA
Read more: www.seti.org/news/remembe...
Credit: NASA
Read more: www.seti.org/news/remembe...
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I was going to do something along the lines of this thread but it would have been less excellent and also too many effing logins made me give up
I think I might take one of these "under 20 minutes" AI skills courses the UK Govt. seems very keen on everyone doing and live-post it here... Maybe we can all learn something together! The press release sends me to aiskillshub.org.uk/aiskillsboost/ - let's go and see!
AI Skills Boost - AI Skills Hub
aiskillshub.org.uk
January 28, 2026 at 8:54 PM
I was going to do something along the lines of this thread but it would have been less excellent and also too many effing logins made me give up
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If you’d like to talk handmade cards, please contact me via my Facebook page, Messenger or DM here!
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January 28, 2026 at 7:24 PM
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Work's over and I'm just enjoying my final mince pie of the season 🥲
January 28, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Work's over and I'm just enjoying my final mince pie of the season 🥲
Just had a phone call that my 1st student tonight is unwell so class is cancelled. It does happen especially at this time of year as so much illness is around! Gives me an extra hour to do other stuff until my one class at 5pm.
January 28, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Just had a phone call that my 1st student tonight is unwell so class is cancelled. It does happen especially at this time of year as so much illness is around! Gives me an extra hour to do other stuff until my one class at 5pm.
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"Emergency Relocation"
Cartoon: Giorgi Nanava (Cyberwolf), Tblisi, Georgia
Cartoon: Giorgi Nanava (Cyberwolf), Tblisi, Georgia
January 28, 2026 at 3:04 PM
"Emergency Relocation"
Cartoon: Giorgi Nanava (Cyberwolf), Tblisi, Georgia
Cartoon: Giorgi Nanava (Cyberwolf), Tblisi, Georgia
Welp, doesn't look like our fog's lifting here today. If anything, it's even thicker now 😮
January 28, 2026 at 12:48 PM
Welp, doesn't look like our fog's lifting here today. If anything, it's even thicker now 😮
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I have now lived in the British countryside for most of my five decades on earth, within which time I have come to know it well. I thought, for newcomers to the place, I'd write a short guide to some of its more interesting aspects. You will find them in this thread.
1. EXCITING VILLAGE EVENTS.
1. EXCITING VILLAGE EVENTS.
January 28, 2026 at 8:46 AM
I have now lived in the British countryside for most of my five decades on earth, within which time I have come to know it well. I thought, for newcomers to the place, I'd write a short guide to some of its more interesting aspects. You will find them in this thread.
1. EXCITING VILLAGE EVENTS.
1. EXCITING VILLAGE EVENTS.
Happy Wednesday folks! Our groceries have arrived so we can relax now we're not listening out for the doorbell. I'm gradually working through painting backgrounds in my new scrapbook project and resting. I got 5/5 on Visible today-huzzah!-but still feel quite low on spoons so not going crazy 😉
January 28, 2026 at 9:41 AM
Happy Wednesday folks! Our groceries have arrived so we can relax now we're not listening out for the doorbell. I'm gradually working through painting backgrounds in my new scrapbook project and resting. I got 5/5 on Visible today-huzzah!-but still feel quite low on spoons so not going crazy 😉