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Kay Grannell

@ismarah.bsky.social

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sarcastic bi romantic immigrant zebra she / her stay at home designer I’d rather do things solo than not do them at all <- note to self 🏳️‍🌈🇮🇸🇪🇺🇬🇧🏊‍♀️📚🧵 London-ish, ex Reykjavík

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Baldur Bjarnason @baldurbjarnason.com · 16h

“Greta Thunberg: ”They kicked me every time the flag touched my face””

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Greta Thunberg: “They kicked me every time the flag touched my face”

– Greta Thunberg on her days in Israeli captivity Beating, kicking, and threats of being gassed in cages. Greta Thunberg and several others from the flotilla ar

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Kay Grannell @ismarah.bsky.social · 22h

Mark Strong fannying about in a cape?

(Sherlock Holmes film reference)

There could also be something in the water.

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Kay Grannell @ismarah.bsky.social · 22h

I was applying for my citizenship at the same time the news was coming out about the Home Office under Theresa May shredding all the Windrush documents. Hostile environment was an actual government policy and AFAIK, it’s not been revoked.
It’s all nasty.

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Craig Grannell @craiggrannell.bsky.social · 23h

38 for a…?

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Kay Grannell @ismarah.bsky.social · 23h

There is *already* an English language requirement..

Kay Grannell @ismarah.bsky.social · 1d

#ELI5 Expensive jeans.
I’m talking about high percentage cotton here, so the thicc stuff.

Are expensive brands actually _better_? Do they magic your arse to look more desirable? Your legs to look longer?

I know abour raw denim, that’s not what I mean. I mean the fashionable brands.

Kay Grannell @ismarah.bsky.social · 1d

That _might_ be enough but I’m not sure.

Kay Grannell @ismarah.bsky.social · 1d

Are you tall enough though? Few can step into Greg Davies’ shoes.

Or rather, many can step into them…but they’d fall right off on account of being the size of kayaks.

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Kay Grannell @ismarah.bsky.social · 1d

Oh that’s shit. I’m sorry. Our clinic adopted an eConsult and that helped a little but it seemed to think everything was an emergency. They’ve simplified it and honed, and it’s quite good now. Not much use to to you though.

Kay Grannell @ismarah.bsky.social · 1d

Do they offer an eConsult option? Often that will get you an appointment or at least some potential solution to the problem.

Kay Grannell @ismarah.bsky.social · 1d

I suspect I (accidentally) fall into the ghoul category, by being too blasé about surgeries.
However I won’t offer you virtual tea but recommend a sedative the night before. Although you’ll be under general anaesthetic, a good sleep goes a long way to help you cope.

Kay Grannell @ismarah.bsky.social · 2d

I don’t recall who it was that said that they were born with a reading list they would never finish…
Personally I feel that’s a bit defeatist and I’m giving it a go.

Maybe. Judging from my ereader.

Kay Grannell @ismarah.bsky.social · 2d

It always boggles my mind that the Kindle eReader has been around for so many years and yet has such a completely rubbish user interface.

Do you know how I organise my reading?

I use the app on my phone.

Kay Grannell @ismarah.bsky.social · 2d

My mother insists on gardening every time she comes, which is fine, I’m shit at it.

But she keeps saving all these ‘beautiful roses’ she finds in my garden…seemingly unaware that they are in fact blackberries.

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Foxes In Love @foxes-in-love.bsky.social · 2d

A comic of two foxes, one of whom is blue, the other is green. In this one, Blue and Green are on a walk. Green is happily relaxed, but Blue is alerted by something approaching.
Green: What a lovely day for a walk!
Blue: Look out, a fast cyclist is coming.

An extremely fast, unidentified fox on a bicycle zips past Blue and Green, who turn to look at the cyclist with mild confusion.
Cyclist: Hello, boys!
Blue and Green, in unison: Hi?

Once the cyclist is gone, Blue and Green turn to look at each other in confusion.
Green: Do you have any idea who that was?
Blue: Nope.
Green: Me neither.

The foxes shrug it off and continue their walk.
Green: Just overcome by the unparalleled thrill of being an old man on a bicycle, I guess.
Blue: Yep.

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Kay Grannell @ismarah.bsky.social · 2d

#SometimesITakePictures

Lichen on a handrail.
A meandering path veers to the top left, framed by green grass. The image is moody and almost foggy, like a perfect autumn morning.

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Ada Palmer @adapalmer.bsky.social · 2d

Scientists in China have developed a tough new bamboo-based plastic that biodegrades in 50 days. The new material matches the strength of engineering plastics used in cars and appliances while retaining 90% of its durability after recycling. buff.ly/zXWVoIS
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Biodegradable plastic made from bamboo is strong and easy to recycle

Bamboo is a highly renewable resource, and its cellulose fibres can be turned into a hard, mouldable plastic for use in cars and appliances

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Freyja Valentine, Girl IRL Cat URL @freyjavalentine.bsky.social · 2d

We are in the middle of a powerful and widespread energy revolution and these fucking AI dipshits keep sucking the air out of the room. Look up how much Solar is being installed every day worldwide

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Kay Grannell @ismarah.bsky.social · 2d

Twice. I felt so bad for the author.

Kay Grannell @ismarah.bsky.social · 2d

This made me cringe..
I went to look up the series you mentioned because somehow, idiotically, I have completely missed it. Saw this and thought ‘I’m sure it’s not called that?’

Screenshot of a book cover, Shards of Honor by Loie McMaster Bujold.
The listing for this book and the series itself misnames the main character(!) who the series is names after!

Kay Grannell @ismarah.bsky.social · 2d

It is so weird when MrG does the school run without me. I’m all at a loose end with my little self.

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Sorrowscopes @sorrowscopes.bsky.social · 3d

Cancer: You may not get everything that you want, but that's just because the universe hates you.

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Sorrowscopes @sorrowscopes.bsky.social · 3d

Gemini: Sure, your life choices will ultimately be your undoing, but you’re the type of stubborn that makes Fate weep so there’s that.

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Kay Grannell @ismarah.bsky.social · 3d

I am so happy that my studio is back to being functional after we reorganised half the house over the last few months!
I just finished cutting out a toile for the Fielder by Merchant & Mills and as I’ve made it before I know how quick it is to sew and I am even happier at this progress!

Kay Grannell @ismarah.bsky.social · 3d

That’s amazing! Organised and categorised. Well done 👏