Polly Atkin
@pollyrowena.bsky.social
Writer, Lake-swimmer, Bookseller.
FRSL
hEDS/Haemochromatosis/all the comorbs
she/her
rep @PortyLiterary
Basic Nest Architecture
Much with Body
Recovering Dorothy
Some Of Us Just Fall
The Company of Owls
https://linktr.ee/pollyatkin
FRSL
hEDS/Haemochromatosis/all the comorbs
she/her
rep @PortyLiterary
Basic Nest Architecture
Much with Body
Recovering Dorothy
Some Of Us Just Fall
The Company of Owls
https://linktr.ee/pollyatkin
Spinning off from my love-hate of hallmark / hallmarkesque Christmas movies, the last few years we sought out other movie Christmases, starting with contemporary and late C20th (o hai Gremlins!) then going back to the classics to try and work out what gave the festive feels.
#ChristmasMovies
#ChristmasMovies
There's some bits of a wonderful life I like, others less so. I do love White Christmas though! We've been seeking out lesser known classic Christmas films and found some great entertainment last few years. Lots of post-war parables. Particularly enjoyed 'It happened on 5th Avenue'.
Open HD | It Happened on 5th Avenue | Warner Archive
YouTube video by Warner Bros. Classics
youtu.be
November 28, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Spinning off from my love-hate of hallmark / hallmarkesque Christmas movies, the last few years we sought out other movie Christmases, starting with contemporary and late C20th (o hai Gremlins!) then going back to the classics to try and work out what gave the festive feels.
#ChristmasMovies
#ChristmasMovies
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We raise our library voices to celebrate our Indigenous neighbors 💜
How wonderful to exist alongside Indigenous Peoples! You have always been here, you are still here. Celebrate & support them: their stories, history, community, art, food ✨
Thankful for you, we celebrate you today & every day 🧡
How wonderful to exist alongside Indigenous Peoples! You have always been here, you are still here. Celebrate & support them: their stories, history, community, art, food ✨
Thankful for you, we celebrate you today & every day 🧡
November 27, 2025 at 5:17 PM
We raise our library voices to celebrate our Indigenous neighbors 💜
How wonderful to exist alongside Indigenous Peoples! You have always been here, you are still here. Celebrate & support them: their stories, history, community, art, food ✨
Thankful for you, we celebrate you today & every day 🧡
How wonderful to exist alongside Indigenous Peoples! You have always been here, you are still here. Celebrate & support them: their stories, history, community, art, food ✨
Thankful for you, we celebrate you today & every day 🧡
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A collection of environmental films made by Indigenous filmmakers that I've screened in Ecocinema over the years (shared today for obvious reasons):
1. It Starts with a Whisper (Shelley & Gronau Niro, 1993) vucavu.com/en/cfmdc/199...
1. It Starts with a Whisper (Shelley & Gronau Niro, 1993) vucavu.com/en/cfmdc/199...
It Starts With a Whisper
A celebration of the strength, wisdom, beauty and humour of Native women; of Native culture and people, surviving and thriving.
vucavu.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:53 PM
A collection of environmental films made by Indigenous filmmakers that I've screened in Ecocinema over the years (shared today for obvious reasons):
1. It Starts with a Whisper (Shelley & Gronau Niro, 1993) vucavu.com/en/cfmdc/199...
1. It Starts with a Whisper (Shelley & Gronau Niro, 1993) vucavu.com/en/cfmdc/199...
When I was super miserable in my 1 and only fte academic job I became a connoisseur of the cheesy Christmas Movie - the ones they show on channel 5 every afternoon from Halloween on.
Some things I love / hate / am fascinated by about them:
1. The Very Public First Kiss. NO! Just Why?! 100% ICK.
Some things I love / hate / am fascinated by about them:
1. The Very Public First Kiss. NO! Just Why?! 100% ICK.
miss piggy and kermit the frog from the muppets are decorating a christmas tree together .
Alt: miss piggy kissing kermit the frog under some mistletoe with a christmas tree and roaring fire in the background
media.tenor.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:56 PM
When I was super miserable in my 1 and only fte academic job I became a connoisseur of the cheesy Christmas Movie - the ones they show on channel 5 every afternoon from Halloween on.
Some things I love / hate / am fascinated by about them:
1. The Very Public First Kiss. NO! Just Why?! 100% ICK.
Some things I love / hate / am fascinated by about them:
1. The Very Public First Kiss. NO! Just Why?! 100% ICK.
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Publishing in early 2026 are three new In the Moment books!
💎 In Search of Gems: Finding Treasures in Wild Places by Kenneth Steven
🌿 Nature’s Almanac: A Gift for Every Day of the Year by Susie White
🏊🏻♂️ Swimming the Seasons: A Freshwater Almanac by @pollyrowena.bsky.social
📚 saraband.net/books
💎 In Search of Gems: Finding Treasures in Wild Places by Kenneth Steven
🌿 Nature’s Almanac: A Gift for Every Day of the Year by Susie White
🏊🏻♂️ Swimming the Seasons: A Freshwater Almanac by @pollyrowena.bsky.social
📚 saraband.net/books
November 27, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Publishing in early 2026 are three new In the Moment books!
💎 In Search of Gems: Finding Treasures in Wild Places by Kenneth Steven
🌿 Nature’s Almanac: A Gift for Every Day of the Year by Susie White
🏊🏻♂️ Swimming the Seasons: A Freshwater Almanac by @pollyrowena.bsky.social
📚 saraband.net/books
💎 In Search of Gems: Finding Treasures in Wild Places by Kenneth Steven
🌿 Nature’s Almanac: A Gift for Every Day of the Year by Susie White
🏊🏻♂️ Swimming the Seasons: A Freshwater Almanac by @pollyrowena.bsky.social
📚 saraband.net/books
Really thrilled for all the budget coverage which features abled politicians and commentators endlessly discussing how disabled people are just too expensive 🙃
November 27, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Really thrilled for all the budget coverage which features abled politicians and commentators endlessly discussing how disabled people are just too expensive 🙃
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We condemn the raid on El-Hakawati and the shutdown of a children’s show—another systemic attack on Palestinian culture across the OPT and in Gaza. The international community must act to end the genocide and protect Palestinian lives and culture.
lithub.com/israeli-forc...
lithub.com/israeli-forc...
Israeli forces stormed the Palestinian National Theater, shutting down a children’s show.
On Sunday night, Israeli forces stormed the Palestinian National Theater, El-Hakawati, in occupied East Jerusalem, shutting down a children’s musical show titled “Dreams Under the Olive…
lithub.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:43 PM
We condemn the raid on El-Hakawati and the shutdown of a children’s show—another systemic attack on Palestinian culture across the OPT and in Gaza. The international community must act to end the genocide and protect Palestinian lives and culture.
lithub.com/israeli-forc...
lithub.com/israeli-forc...
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To put that these Motability cuts into perspective...
It will save around £300 million.
Latest figures show the DWP has spent over £400 million fighting people on PIP appeals.
Scrap policies that punish Disabled people & stop pretending it's about economic efficiency! #Budget
It will save around £300 million.
Latest figures show the DWP has spent over £400 million fighting people on PIP appeals.
Scrap policies that punish Disabled people & stop pretending it's about economic efficiency! #Budget
November 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
To put that these Motability cuts into perspective...
It will save around £300 million.
Latest figures show the DWP has spent over £400 million fighting people on PIP appeals.
Scrap policies that punish Disabled people & stop pretending it's about economic efficiency! #Budget
It will save around £300 million.
Latest figures show the DWP has spent over £400 million fighting people on PIP appeals.
Scrap policies that punish Disabled people & stop pretending it's about economic efficiency! #Budget
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Labroots: 'Eight Trajectories of Long COVID are Identified'
'“This study addresses an urgent need to define the differing long COVID trajectories,” said senior study author Bruce Levy, MD
www.labroots.com/trending/mic...
'“This study addresses an urgent need to define the differing long COVID trajectories,” said senior study author Bruce Levy, MD
www.labroots.com/trending/mic...
Eight Trajectories of Long COVID are Identified | Microbiology
Since the emergency phase of the COVID pandemic has ended, researchers have been studying the long-term consequences of a SARS-COV-2 infection.. | Microbiology
www.labroots.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Labroots: 'Eight Trajectories of Long COVID are Identified'
'“This study addresses an urgent need to define the differing long COVID trajectories,” said senior study author Bruce Levy, MD
www.labroots.com/trending/mic...
'“This study addresses an urgent need to define the differing long COVID trajectories,” said senior study author Bruce Levy, MD
www.labroots.com/trending/mic...
Yesterday •••••••••••••••Today
November 26, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Yesterday •••••••••••••••Today
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Every single person in Britain: "the chippy" or, if we're being fancy, "the chip shop"
The New York Times: "the french fry restaurant"
The New York Times: "the french fry restaurant"
new favourite New York Times term for a British thing just dropped
November 26, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Every single person in Britain: "the chippy" or, if we're being fancy, "the chip shop"
The New York Times: "the french fry restaurant"
The New York Times: "the french fry restaurant"
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November 22, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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my debut nonfiction book comes out in less than a year, which is kind of freaking me out 🌝
if anyone knows where to pitch interviews or essays related to it, or has experiences to share, please let me know
I'm barely functioning lately & this added layer of being perceived is really quite the trip
if anyone knows where to pitch interviews or essays related to it, or has experiences to share, please let me know
I'm barely functioning lately & this added layer of being perceived is really quite the trip
November 26, 2025 at 1:58 PM
my debut nonfiction book comes out in less than a year, which is kind of freaking me out 🌝
if anyone knows where to pitch interviews or essays related to it, or has experiences to share, please let me know
I'm barely functioning lately & this added layer of being perceived is really quite the trip
if anyone knows where to pitch interviews or essays related to it, or has experiences to share, please let me know
I'm barely functioning lately & this added layer of being perceived is really quite the trip
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Dublin People: Sherlock criticises “heartless” cuts to Long Covid scheme for healthcare workers
'Labour TD & health spokesperson Marie Sherlock has called the government “heartless” for refusing to continue a scheme for healthcare workers who contracted Long Covid'
dublinpeople.com/news/northsi...
'Labour TD & health spokesperson Marie Sherlock has called the government “heartless” for refusing to continue a scheme for healthcare workers who contracted Long Covid'
dublinpeople.com/news/northsi...
Sherlock criticises "heartless" cuts to Long Covid scheme for healthcare workers
"We went from applauding our healthcare heroes to essentially telling them to get over it" - Labour TD Marie Sherlock has called the government “heartless” for refusing to continue a scheme for health...
dublinpeople.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Dublin People: Sherlock criticises “heartless” cuts to Long Covid scheme for healthcare workers
'Labour TD & health spokesperson Marie Sherlock has called the government “heartless” for refusing to continue a scheme for healthcare workers who contracted Long Covid'
dublinpeople.com/news/northsi...
'Labour TD & health spokesperson Marie Sherlock has called the government “heartless” for refusing to continue a scheme for healthcare workers who contracted Long Covid'
dublinpeople.com/news/northsi...
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Hey Brits! I've just emailed my MP to tell them what nature means to me and that I want it to stay protected. Will you take action too?
Tell the UK Government they must do better for nature!
I've just emailed my MP to tell them what nature means to me and that I want it to stay protected. Will you take action too?
action.rspb.org.uk
November 25, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Hey Brits! I've just emailed my MP to tell them what nature means to me and that I want it to stay protected. Will you take action too?
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ICE deported a woman who owned a home in the US for 30 years. A judge banned ICE from deporting her to Sierra Leone where she had been tortured, so it deported her to Ghana, which kidnapped her and sent her back Sierra Leone anyway. ICE is part of this illegal conspiracy.
November 25, 2025 at 4:40 PM
ICE deported a woman who owned a home in the US for 30 years. A judge banned ICE from deporting her to Sierra Leone where she had been tortured, so it deported her to Ghana, which kidnapped her and sent her back Sierra Leone anyway. ICE is part of this illegal conspiracy.
Yr regular PSA that covid and flu are both airborne and the same precautions work for both.*
Mask up, ventilate, filter air, use nose spray if you can. #InfectionIsNotInevitable
*brought to you by being the one person in the drs waiting room who a) didn't have flu b) was wearing a mask 😷
Mask up, ventilate, filter air, use nose spray if you can. #InfectionIsNotInevitable
*brought to you by being the one person in the drs waiting room who a) didn't have flu b) was wearing a mask 😷
November 25, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Yr regular PSA that covid and flu are both airborne and the same precautions work for both.*
Mask up, ventilate, filter air, use nose spray if you can. #InfectionIsNotInevitable
*brought to you by being the one person in the drs waiting room who a) didn't have flu b) was wearing a mask 😷
Mask up, ventilate, filter air, use nose spray if you can. #InfectionIsNotInevitable
*brought to you by being the one person in the drs waiting room who a) didn't have flu b) was wearing a mask 😷
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Guess the 15 Saraband book covers correctly and be in with a chance of winning one of the featured books!
(Pssst...if you find yourself in need of some help, visit our website)
Send your answers via the below link by midnight on 14th December. UK entrants only.
✍️ tinyurl.com/yrnv8zye
#Booksky
📚💙
(Pssst...if you find yourself in need of some help, visit our website)
Send your answers via the below link by midnight on 14th December. UK entrants only.
✍️ tinyurl.com/yrnv8zye
#Booksky
📚💙
November 25, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Guess the 15 Saraband book covers correctly and be in with a chance of winning one of the featured books!
(Pssst...if you find yourself in need of some help, visit our website)
Send your answers via the below link by midnight on 14th December. UK entrants only.
✍️ tinyurl.com/yrnv8zye
#Booksky
📚💙
(Pssst...if you find yourself in need of some help, visit our website)
Send your answers via the below link by midnight on 14th December. UK entrants only.
✍️ tinyurl.com/yrnv8zye
#Booksky
📚💙
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I’m in touch with a medical team in Gaza who described the situation, and I quote, like so: “this ceasefire is less of a ceasefire than the last ceasefire”
Anyone remember that cease fire?
"Gaza hospitals running out of supplies as airstrikes continue"
"Gaza hospitals running out of supplies as airstrikes continue"
Gaza hospitals running out of supplies as airstrikes continue, medics say
‘Severe lack’ in territory where Israeli strikes have killed more than 50 people and injured over 100 in recent days
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 3:43 PM
I’m in touch with a medical team in Gaza who described the situation, and I quote, like so: “this ceasefire is less of a ceasefire than the last ceasefire”
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Brazilian singer Eva Rodrigues Praia Walkey has passed away in her 40s after fighting #LongCovid for five years. She endured lengthy hospital stays, 400 days in a coma, a cesarean section the day she was first hospitalized with hypoxia, 2 cardiac arrests, and lost 20% of her lungs
November 23, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Brazilian singer Eva Rodrigues Praia Walkey has passed away in her 40s after fighting #LongCovid for five years. She endured lengthy hospital stays, 400 days in a coma, a cesarean section the day she was first hospitalized with hypoxia, 2 cardiac arrests, and lost 20% of her lungs
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UK health officials urge extra precautions, including wearing a mask if you have symptoms, as 4 winter viruses spread: RSV, Flu, COVID and Norovirus.
Source: archive.md/z6uDK
Source: archive.md/z6uDK
November 23, 2025 at 4:32 AM
UK health officials urge extra precautions, including wearing a mask if you have symptoms, as 4 winter viruses spread: RSV, Flu, COVID and Norovirus.
Source: archive.md/z6uDK
Source: archive.md/z6uDK
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"Problems swallowing & digesting food is a big prob for me as well as issues with my bowels..I would say [ #EDS] is the #illness that causes me the most #pain & daily issues that I cannot get people to take seriously.": buff.ly/c8JKT5B
by @beverleybutterfly.bsky.social
#hypermobility #ChronicPain
by @beverleybutterfly.bsky.social
#hypermobility #ChronicPain
May awareness days are overwhelming -
May is a busy month as far as awareness days are concerned, and for me May awareness days are overwhelming.
buff.ly
November 23, 2025 at 11:30 PM
"Problems swallowing & digesting food is a big prob for me as well as issues with my bowels..I would say [ #EDS] is the #illness that causes me the most #pain & daily issues that I cannot get people to take seriously.": buff.ly/c8JKT5B
by @beverleybutterfly.bsky.social
#hypermobility #ChronicPain
by @beverleybutterfly.bsky.social
#hypermobility #ChronicPain
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Certainly in Edinburgh, city of 1000 bookshops, you’d be hard pressed to find a writer who hasn’t worked as a bookseller at some point!!
Opened this @thebookseller.com article earlier thinking it might be interesting (as a writer and a bookseller). When we were taking over @samreadbookseller.bsky.social I kept joking Louise Erdrich and Ann Patchett were my new role models as great writers who set up bookshops. #WriterBooksellers
'They each require parts of you, each day, forever': Jeannine A Cook on life as an author-bookseller
Pursuing two or more professions in parallel can be complicated, but author-bookseller Jeannine A Cook prefers to focus on what works and ignore what doesn’t.
www.thebookseller.com
November 23, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Certainly in Edinburgh, city of 1000 bookshops, you’d be hard pressed to find a writer who hasn’t worked as a bookseller at some point!!
Opened this @thebookseller.com article earlier thinking it might be interesting (as a writer and a bookseller). When we were taking over @samreadbookseller.bsky.social I kept joking Louise Erdrich and Ann Patchett were my new role models as great writers who set up bookshops. #WriterBooksellers
'They each require parts of you, each day, forever': Jeannine A Cook on life as an author-bookseller
Pursuing two or more professions in parallel can be complicated, but author-bookseller Jeannine A Cook prefers to focus on what works and ignore what doesn’t.
www.thebookseller.com
November 23, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Opened this @thebookseller.com article earlier thinking it might be interesting (as a writer and a bookseller). When we were taking over @samreadbookseller.bsky.social I kept joking Louise Erdrich and Ann Patchett were my new role models as great writers who set up bookshops. #WriterBooksellers