Deirdre
@ephiriel.bsky.social
Definitely middling- middle aged, middle of the road etc.
Keen on books, photography, crafts, languages. Always learning, always curious.
Keen on books, photography, crafts, languages. Always learning, always curious.
Can I start the call for Vicky Patterson being the new Claudia on Strictly?
November 16, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Can I start the call for Vicky Patterson being the new Claudia on Strictly?
I never ever ever know the people getting a call out on the radio but I did the morning! Enjoy the coffee @morselya.bsky.social !!
November 9, 2025 at 9:30 AM
I never ever ever know the people getting a call out on the radio but I did the morning! Enjoy the coffee @morselya.bsky.social !!
Why is it that the minute you put in nail varnish you instantly get an itchy nose, the need to go to the jacks or find that now is the time to put your shoes on!!! Always!!
November 8, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Why is it that the minute you put in nail varnish you instantly get an itchy nose, the need to go to the jacks or find that now is the time to put your shoes on!!! Always!!
I don’t mind the drive in the mornings - there isn’t that much traffic when I leave, but I really don’t like the driving traffic when it comes to going home 😤
November 6, 2025 at 7:42 AM
I don’t mind the drive in the mornings - there isn’t that much traffic when I leave, but I really don’t like the driving traffic when it comes to going home 😤
The plan for the evening was sofa, blanket and wheat pillow - the an absolute light bulb moment happened - I could just go to bed. I love it when my brains works these kind of wonders!!
November 2, 2025 at 8:20 PM
The plan for the evening was sofa, blanket and wheat pillow - the an absolute light bulb moment happened - I could just go to bed. I love it when my brains works these kind of wonders!!
In memory of Prunella Scales, this evening I shall take to my bed with a box of chocolates and listen to the boxset of Ladies of Letters, and think of her and Patricia Rutledge!
October 28, 2025 at 12:43 PM
In memory of Prunella Scales, this evening I shall take to my bed with a box of chocolates and listen to the boxset of Ladies of Letters, and think of her and Patricia Rutledge!
I think the Pernod may have numbed my feet…
October 21, 2025 at 7:22 PM
I think the Pernod may have numbed my feet…
I was attempting a guided meditation and it was going well - I managed to inhale. Then it said think of a time in the past week when you were truly happy, that’s when it lost me. I don’t do truly happy. I might reach the heady heights of not unhappy but that’s it. I didn’t need to be reminded.
October 8, 2025 at 10:42 AM
I was attempting a guided meditation and it was going well - I managed to inhale. Then it said think of a time in the past week when you were truly happy, that’s when it lost me. I don’t do truly happy. I might reach the heady heights of not unhappy but that’s it. I didn’t need to be reminded.
Absolutely horses through the first 3 books in the Empyrean series by Rebecca Yarros and I have now come to a thundering halt and find I have to wait for the next book.
So much for my vow of only reading a series once it’s finished!
(BK2 in the photo)
So much for my vow of only reading a series once it’s finished!
(BK2 in the photo)
October 1, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Absolutely horses through the first 3 books in the Empyrean series by Rebecca Yarros and I have now come to a thundering halt and find I have to wait for the next book.
So much for my vow of only reading a series once it’s finished!
(BK2 in the photo)
So much for my vow of only reading a series once it’s finished!
(BK2 in the photo)
There’s something slightly sad about being checked in on a return flight even before you actually leave.
September 29, 2025 at 7:10 PM
There’s something slightly sad about being checked in on a return flight even before you actually leave.
This morning, I passed 10 cyclists coming against me - 3 had a light on the bike 7 were in pitch darkness and most of them were wrapped up in nice dark clothing. I know drivers have to take care but so should cyclists.
September 29, 2025 at 6:11 AM
This morning, I passed 10 cyclists coming against me - 3 had a light on the bike 7 were in pitch darkness and most of them were wrapped up in nice dark clothing. I know drivers have to take care but so should cyclists.
Reposted by Deirdre
Moldova heads to the polls in tense vote that could steer country closer to EU or Russia
Moldova heads to the polls in tense vote that could steer country closer to EU or Russia
President Maia Sandu says parliamentary vote is Moldova’s ‘most consequential election’ and warns against falling deeper into Moscow’s orbit
Moldovans began voting on Sunday in parliamentary elections that could see the country neighbouring Ukraine swerve from its pro-European path towards Moscow, with the government and the EU accusing Russia of “deeply interfering”.
Moldova, an EU candidate country, has long been divided over closer ties with Brussels or maintaining Soviet-era relations with Moscow. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
September 28, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Moldova heads to the polls in tense vote that could steer country closer to EU or Russia
Well the Irish demand for the new #RichardOsman book seems to be thriving!
September 25, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Well the Irish demand for the new #RichardOsman book seems to be thriving!
What a difference an hour makes! I woke up at 6:20 went straight on to BorrowBox and managed to borrow book5 in the Thursday Murder Club series - and now? Well the demand means I can reservation it and get it in March 2027!
I’m feeling rather smug right now.
I’m feeling rather smug right now.
September 25, 2025 at 6:33 AM
What a difference an hour makes! I woke up at 6:20 went straight on to BorrowBox and managed to borrow book5 in the Thursday Murder Club series - and now? Well the demand means I can reservation it and get it in March 2027!
I’m feeling rather smug right now.
I’m feeling rather smug right now.
teehee!
I’ve just booked a ticket to go see Die Hard in the cinema/theatre just before Christmas.
Thank you Draíocht!
I’ve just booked a ticket to go see Die Hard in the cinema/theatre just before Christmas.
Thank you Draíocht!
September 20, 2025 at 9:04 PM
teehee!
I’ve just booked a ticket to go see Die Hard in the cinema/theatre just before Christmas.
Thank you Draíocht!
I’ve just booked a ticket to go see Die Hard in the cinema/theatre just before Christmas.
Thank you Draíocht!
Don’t you just hate it when you accidentally misjudge how much whiskey you’ve put into a glass??
No seriously! I still haven’t don the washing up - this wasn’t supposed to happen!
No seriously! I still haven’t don the washing up - this wasn’t supposed to happen!
September 20, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Don’t you just hate it when you accidentally misjudge how much whiskey you’ve put into a glass??
No seriously! I still haven’t don the washing up - this wasn’t supposed to happen!
No seriously! I still haven’t don the washing up - this wasn’t supposed to happen!
I did something intelligent which has lead to utter stupidity.
I’m doing a cross-stitch. I copied the pattern so I can gradually colour it in as I go -it’s the clever thing we all do. On the other hand I forgot to copy the key and have misplaced it- for the life of me I have no idea where it is
I’m doing a cross-stitch. I copied the pattern so I can gradually colour it in as I go -it’s the clever thing we all do. On the other hand I forgot to copy the key and have misplaced it- for the life of me I have no idea where it is
a drawing of a girl crying with the words aa ugg hhh written above her head
ALT: a drawing of a girl crying with the words aa ugg hhh written above her head
media.tenor.com
September 20, 2025 at 8:36 AM
I did something intelligent which has lead to utter stupidity.
I’m doing a cross-stitch. I copied the pattern so I can gradually colour it in as I go -it’s the clever thing we all do. On the other hand I forgot to copy the key and have misplaced it- for the life of me I have no idea where it is
I’m doing a cross-stitch. I copied the pattern so I can gradually colour it in as I go -it’s the clever thing we all do. On the other hand I forgot to copy the key and have misplaced it- for the life of me I have no idea where it is
Everything is linked!
What did you have for breakfast this morning? A couple of slices of toast perhaps? Great, but a little more burnt than you wanted? It often happens, doesn't it. Blame maths.
Sam Howison sets off the smoke alarm.
Sam Howison sets off the smoke alarm.
September 19, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Everything is linked!
As I seem to exist with an almost permanent mental block of one sort or another, I have a feeling that Copilot would help me an awful lot, except I just can figure out what it’s for or possibly to be a bit more precise- what is the point of it?
September 19, 2025 at 7:33 AM
As I seem to exist with an almost permanent mental block of one sort or another, I have a feeling that Copilot would help me an awful lot, except I just can figure out what it’s for or possibly to be a bit more precise- what is the point of it?
Grumble
There are 3 hyper ladies on the bus and I am very tired.
There are 3 hyper ladies on the bus and I am very tired.
September 15, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Grumble
There are 3 hyper ladies on the bus and I am very tired.
There are 3 hyper ladies on the bus and I am very tired.
I wish the internet didn’t guess that I’ve a weakness for bags. Every 2nd ad is asking -do you like this one? how about this one? do you want this one?
The answer is always the same - yes, but can’t afford it. Of course the alternative (and in addition) is Where would I put it?
I’m tempted though…
The answer is always the same - yes, but can’t afford it. Of course the alternative (and in addition) is Where would I put it?
I’m tempted though…
September 14, 2025 at 5:31 PM
I wish the internet didn’t guess that I’ve a weakness for bags. Every 2nd ad is asking -do you like this one? how about this one? do you want this one?
The answer is always the same - yes, but can’t afford it. Of course the alternative (and in addition) is Where would I put it?
I’m tempted though…
The answer is always the same - yes, but can’t afford it. Of course the alternative (and in addition) is Where would I put it?
I’m tempted though…
I think my role in life is to simply take phone calls where i’m not actually required to contribute.
September 4, 2025 at 6:08 PM
I think my role in life is to simply take phone calls where i’m not actually required to contribute.