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@Orivia @orivia.bsky.social · 6h

I always liked the story of old Mills and Boon books being pupled to help build a major road in the UK 🙃

news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england...

BBC NEWS | UK | England | West Midlands | M6 Toll built with pulped fiction

news.bbc.co.uk

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@Orivia @orivia.bsky.social · 16h

Thank you!!! Yes!!! That has been driving me crazy. Used to follow her on twitter. Lost a lot of the artists I follow when I moved to bluesky.

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@Orivia @orivia.bsky.social · 1d

@womensartbluesky.bsky.social Hi, can you help me? Trying to remember the name of a contemporary artist who paints wonderful rural scenes of women walking with cats, in woods, beaches, at home, as well as other subjects. From Norfolk I think. I can see her work in my head, but the name has gone. X

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@Orivia @orivia.bsky.social · 1d

Like if you write negative messages (e.g. F Off) to colleagues in needle point, or something, suddenly that would be okay?

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Naomi Alderman @naomialderman.bsky.social · 1d

here is a post I just wrote about how to have a really nice weekend this weekend. it would have been my mother's 83rd birthday today, we're here for a good time not a long time. don't hoard enjoyment, spend it.

naomialderman.substack.com/p/are-you-ke...

are you keeping enjoyment for 'best'?

cos I realised I am! let's stop doing that?!

naomialderman.substack.com

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@Orivia @orivia.bsky.social · 1d

How can you be living your 'best life' if you keep saving the best for later? Interesting thought.

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@Orivia @orivia.bsky.social · 1d

I didnt realise this was another issue I had! My gma bought me up to always use things, after living through in the blitz and losing all the things kept for 'best'. Never appreciated that I do this with experiences. Books, days out, places to visit, etc.

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@Orivia @orivia.bsky.social · 1d

Ooo thanks. Just switched over.

@Orivia @orivia.bsky.social · 1d

And the family must know a lot more than publically stated, and know it is not going to go away. Maybe this is a sign of more info being released?

@Orivia @orivia.bsky.social · 2d

I wanted to say the same thing!

@Orivia @orivia.bsky.social · 3d

Not sure if you can get this outside the UK, but I think you might like it:

www.amazon.co.uk/HOW-KILL-WIT...

Amazon.co.uk

www.amazon.co.uk

@Orivia @orivia.bsky.social · 3d

Wow. My typing is awful. I hate predictive text, but I can see I could benefit from it!

@Orivia @orivia.bsky.social · 3d

Is it okay that Infind this hopeful? In the way an unwelcome gueat might be about to leave?

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@Orivia @orivia.bsky.social · 3d

Despite being 50yrs since women can get a mortgage without the "permission" of their fathers or husbands, I still feel like I have to justify my current living arrangements. Being a single person living by themselves should not be an "alternative" lifestyle. Makes me tired.

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@Orivia @orivia.bsky.social · 8d

Normal Women, Phillippa Gregory
10 Steps to Nanette, Hannah Gadsby
Gentleman Jack, Angela Steidele
The Shepards Life and English Pastoral, James Rebanks

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@Orivia @orivia.bsky.social · 9d

#CelebrityTraitors, tea and a massive slice of Bertha from #GetBaked. It is so big and rich I can't finish even 1/4 of it! She is a beast!

If you haven't checked out #GetBaked yet, go on. #TreatYourSelf

www.get-baked.co.uk

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@Orivia @orivia.bsky.social · 9d

Tea Party? That was a big hint.

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@Orivia @orivia.bsky.social · 9d

Pen-Y-Fan and Corn Du 😁

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@Orivia @orivia.bsky.social · 12d

What year was that film?

@Orivia @orivia.bsky.social · 15d

How about Patricia, in honour of Patricia Routledge? Shortened to Pat if a boy? Xxx

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@Orivia @orivia.bsky.social · 19d

I have not spanked a wombat. I have scratched a wombats butt while it ate carrots tho 🥰

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@Orivia @orivia.bsky.social · 26d

So this isn't a Derry Girls spin off?

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@Orivia @orivia.bsky.social · Sep 5

This is the plot of E3, S27 of South Park ❤

@Orivia @orivia.bsky.social · Sep 5

You woukd enjou Terry Pratchet's Small Gods. ❤

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Gail Myerscough @gailmyerscough.co.uk · Sep 2

Like many independent artists and designers, I’m finding it tough going.
Please support creativity by reposting or, if you can, buying from independents.
This is me www.gailmyerscough.co.uk

Let’s start a support thread. Reply with your creative business.

Gail Myerscough | Surface Pattern Designer & Illustrator | Manchester

Discover a world of bold and colourful prints, homewares and stationery by Gail Myerscough, a surface pattern designer and illustrator. Designed in Manchester, made in the UK.

www.gailmyerscough.co.uk

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