Kirstine
@keastick.bsky.social
Adopted Yorkshirewoman, NHS virologist, knitter
Not when you forget it’s brewing for so long it puts hairs on your chest!
January 8, 2026 at 11:43 AM
Not when you forget it’s brewing for so long it puts hairs on your chest!
I have lately re-discovered the joy and calm in the midst of a working day that can be generated by a Nice Cup of Tea. YMMV
January 8, 2026 at 11:39 AM
I have lately re-discovered the joy and calm in the midst of a working day that can be generated by a Nice Cup of Tea. YMMV
Was just thinking aaaaaah, and then noticed the time points!
January 2, 2026 at 8:29 AM
Was just thinking aaaaaah, and then noticed the time points!
Get kneading! (Had a bread fail earlier and feeling a bit sorry for myself, maybe you got my luck instead)
January 1, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Get kneading! (Had a bread fail earlier and feeling a bit sorry for myself, maybe you got my luck instead)
Actually, maybe my Dad planted that one!
January 1, 2026 at 9:34 AM
Actually, maybe my Dad planted that one!
From quite a young age I got the idea that the Devil was quite corporate, with a boss and targets. How else would he be getting behind?
January 1, 2026 at 9:29 AM
From quite a young age I got the idea that the Devil was quite corporate, with a boss and targets. How else would he be getting behind?
The Scots don’t slay the year, as such, but they do give it a good clean. The house has to be spotless for Hogmanay. I’ve always thought that’s quite good.
December 29, 2025 at 5:57 PM
The Scots don’t slay the year, as such, but they do give it a good clean. The house has to be spotless for Hogmanay. I’ve always thought that’s quite good.
Eurgh! I always worry a bit about squirrels, but that’s mostly involving the tail getting caught. I also try to avoid the nose end of curious dogs.
December 23, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Eurgh! I always worry a bit about squirrels, but that’s mostly involving the tail getting caught. I also try to avoid the nose end of curious dogs.
Ooh, then a lovely time all round then!
December 20, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Ooh, then a lovely time all round then!
I detect some sarcasm - hope he enjoyed the destination (or even the journey) more!
December 20, 2025 at 1:10 PM
I detect some sarcasm - hope he enjoyed the destination (or even the journey) more!
I think you’re being a bit hard on George here. I know it seems simple, but we all know that people get this wrong *all the time*. And what happens? Tears, that’s what.
December 17, 2025 at 9:06 PM
I think you’re being a bit hard on George here. I know it seems simple, but we all know that people get this wrong *all the time*. And what happens? Tears, that’s what.
I’m most in awe of the People Who Do in churches which use red wine and white linen
December 7, 2025 at 12:33 PM
I’m most in awe of the People Who Do in churches which use red wine and white linen
This is fantastic! But still too early in the morning for me to work out the difference between authorised and unauthorised beavers. And then the article just drops in the fact that there are also wild ones just doing their stuff - are they all mystery beavers too?
December 7, 2025 at 11:50 AM
This is fantastic! But still too early in the morning for me to work out the difference between authorised and unauthorised beavers. And then the article just drops in the fact that there are also wild ones just doing their stuff - are they all mystery beavers too?
Indeed - I still yell at annoying drivers ‘who do you think you are, Alain Prost?’ Who probably retired before I got my licence.
December 7, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Indeed - I still yell at annoying drivers ‘who do you think you are, Alain Prost?’ Who probably retired before I got my licence.
Suits - if still available everywhere
December 4, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Suits - if still available everywhere
As a commuting cyclist I love these; not only do they make things a bit easier and safer for everyone, but also they are fun and cute!
December 2, 2025 at 6:57 PM
As a commuting cyclist I love these; not only do they make things a bit easier and safer for everyone, but also they are fun and cute!
That’s wonderful! My standard ‘Claim to fame’ anecdote includes Mr Head, and I’m so glad that it remains sound.
November 30, 2025 at 6:40 PM
That’s wonderful! My standard ‘Claim to fame’ anecdote includes Mr Head, and I’m so glad that it remains sound.
From what I remember, Copenhagen airport is great. It was my last flight before Covid and I still have the cosmetics I bought to use up the euros!
November 30, 2025 at 6:04 PM
From what I remember, Copenhagen airport is great. It was my last flight before Covid and I still have the cosmetics I bought to use up the euros!
Very emotive, but ultimately somewhat atonal and needy.
November 30, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Very emotive, but ultimately somewhat atonal and needy.
Oxen emit CO2 as well.
November 20, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Oxen emit CO2 as well.
I thought that was what the first half of the term was for? Stuff that will be forgotten about by re-election time. In which case they’ve left it a bit late, and still managed to be unpopular.
November 15, 2025 at 12:19 PM
I thought that was what the first half of the term was for? Stuff that will be forgotten about by re-election time. In which case they’ve left it a bit late, and still managed to be unpopular.
I have a very firm mental association between Bonfire Night, Remembrance Sunday and Big Coats. And then Christmas shopping in the rain, always.
November 12, 2025 at 4:04 AM
I have a very firm mental association between Bonfire Night, Remembrance Sunday and Big Coats. And then Christmas shopping in the rain, always.