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Ruth Anderson
@ruth4truth.bsky.social
BSL/English Interpreter. Often found reading, sometimes writing but always drinking tea. I blog about gigs, things that catch my interest and living with young-onset Parkinson's.
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Just spelt "exercise" so badly the autocorrect thought I meant "emoji".
November 4, 2025 at 12:34 PM
New blog, in which I get mistaken for a drunk and a bank robber. Or maybe a drunk bank robber..
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To Tell or Not to Tell
Navigating disclosure
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October 30, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Anyone want to come and see Haim with me on Friday night? I bought tickets for me and both kids but they're not wanting to come now 🙄 It's at the Hydro, in the cheap seats.
October 28, 2025 at 9:01 PM
New blog, in which I am forced to slow down.
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Life in the Slow Lane
An exercise in patience. And exercises.
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October 23, 2025 at 9:23 PM
New blog, in which "Navid" from Still Game brings the laughs to Erskine.
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Sanjeev Kohli, Erskine Arts, 5th September 2025
In which "Navid" from Still Game brings the laughs to Erskine
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September 6, 2025 at 9:42 PM
First child-free, work-free days for ages. Went up to Cashel campsite on the east side of Loch Lomond for a wee break. Took a walk up in Cashel forest and along the loch side. Really wanted to get my paddleboard out in the water but feel like I'd need more hands to cope with that and the dog...!
August 24, 2025 at 3:24 PM
New blog! In which I read something I wouldn't usually read. Except I would, and I should.
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Don't judge a book by it's cover. Or genre.
Reading something I wouldn't normally read, except I would, and I should
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August 19, 2025 at 9:47 PM
New blog - should have included some of this in my Butefest post but chickened out...
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Learning to Adjust
Medications and limitations
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August 4, 2025 at 9:39 PM
New blog - Butefest 2025!!
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Butefest 2025
Cowboys, bananas, musical finds and lots of laughs
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July 29, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Summer holiday part 3, this time just me (no kids) - Butefest!
July 28, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Summer hols pt2: London, inc birthdays x 2!! Kids turned 12 & 16. At 31deg+ our sightseeing activities were limited, but we visited British Museum, Tower of London, Camden Market, canal walk, outdoor cinema & found the bookshop on a barge. Also lots of birthday cake and ice cream, obviously.
July 15, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Got a "You're not from round here are you?" today. 26 years living in the west of Scotland. You can take the girl out of Dundee, but the accent is apparently going nowhere.
July 9, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Summer holidays pt1 - Applecross
Child2 braved the river Benji had the best time with his doggy pals and I made friends with a cat. Highlight was a fab pottery workshop where we all made a wee pot!
July 5, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Please take 1 minute to sign this petition, and if you are feeling extra nice, 1 more minute to share it.
Thank you xx
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Petition: Increase funding for people with Parkinson’s and implement the "Parky Charter"
We want the government to take the decisive five steps set out in the Movers and Shakers' "Parky Charter" and to fulfil the Health Secretary’s promises.
petition.parliament.uk
July 1, 2025 at 9:58 AM
New blog - rappers, cursing children, and being told to smile.
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Tyler, The Creator, Glasgow Hydro, 30th May 2025
I act as chaperone as Child1 takes me someplace I wouldn't normally go
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May 31, 2025 at 10:06 PM
New blog, in which I face a team of over-cautious waiters who really don't want to kill me with pizza then go to a really fun gig, despite it being in Edinburgh.
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We Are Scientists, La Belle Angele Edinburgh, 22nd May 2025
Over-zealous waiters, fun gig and meeting far away friends
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May 24, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Mini trip to Edinburgh with Child1 to see We Are Scientists, explore more of the National Museum of Scotland and enjoy the last of the glorious weather.
May 23, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Birthday weekend on beautiful Bute! Took the campervan for a couple of sunny days, great pitch at the campsite, pottered about Rothesay and Ettrick Bay.
May 5, 2025 at 7:59 PM
First proper campervan holiday! Child1 and I (and Benji the dog) spent a few days at a campsite near Aberfoyle. Lots of walks through the woods and along the river. Planning our next trip already...
April 11, 2025 at 4:03 PM
New blog post - where I play human pass-the-parcel before enjoying a gig
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Kamasi Washington, Barrowlands, Glasgow, 6th April 2025
Started with a game of human pass-the-parcel, ended with a very enjoyable gig
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April 7, 2025 at 9:40 PM
New blog post up, in which I contemplate life goals

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Bargain Bucket List
Grand canyon or campervanning?
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March 31, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Reposted by Ruth Anderson
This story is incredible. And incredibly scary in its implications. Here’s a gift link:

www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans
U.S. national-security leaders included me in a group chat about upcoming military strikes in Yemen. I didn’t think it could be real. Then the bombs started falling.
www.theatlantic.com
March 24, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Campervan is now sporting an awning and bike rack, but hasn't found a name yet. Any suggestions?
March 18, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Overheard on dog walk today:

"He was the best goalie that 5-a-side team ever had...
despite the one arm"
March 9, 2025 at 6:29 PM
New Temor-rific Tales blog post up, talking drugs, dreams and dopamine!
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Drugs, Dreams & Dopamine
Popping pills and night time thrills
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February 24, 2025 at 9:54 PM