Susan E Barsby
@susanebarsby.bsky.social
Writer, reader, runner, mum, knitter. I like coffee, cake and conkers. I miss the sea.
It's clear there are people either living very different lives to me, or pretending they do. But a wizened aubergine as a table centre is still bizarre.
November 23, 2025 at 3:59 PM
It's clear there are people either living very different lives to me, or pretending they do. But a wizened aubergine as a table centre is still bizarre.
Anything to fill the pages I guess...
November 23, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Anything to fill the pages I guess...
Actually, that does also make sense!
November 18, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Actually, that does also make sense!
I do know this but the thing is, nonplussed as a word feels like it ought to mean the opposite of what it does mean. It sounds like it should be 'a bit meh.' I'm not sure I can forgive it for not meaning that.
November 18, 2025 at 9:09 PM
I do know this but the thing is, nonplussed as a word feels like it ought to mean the opposite of what it does mean. It sounds like it should be 'a bit meh.' I'm not sure I can forgive it for not meaning that.
Oh, I'm waiting for my preorder of Vol III! V much looking forward to it.
November 15, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Oh, I'm waiting for my preorder of Vol III! V much looking forward to it.
I don't know if it was harder this year or if I'm getting denser but some of the puns nearly killed me.
November 14, 2025 at 10:11 PM
I don't know if it was harder this year or if I'm getting denser but some of the puns nearly killed me.
I've just finished! Felt much harder this year... or it could be my brain.
November 14, 2025 at 5:26 PM
I've just finished! Felt much harder this year... or it could be my brain.
Finally! I was actually being too literal but got it now.
November 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Finally! I was actually being too literal but got it now.
It worked briefly for me when I was 16 but now even the thought of it makes me tired.
November 14, 2025 at 4:06 PM
It worked briefly for me when I was 16 but now even the thought of it makes me tired.
Ah. One more done. The social calendar is still eluding me but will persevere! Thank you for the others.
November 14, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Ah. One more done. The social calendar is still eluding me but will persevere! Thank you for the others.
OMG. It's so obvious NOW.
Thank you!
Thank you!
November 14, 2025 at 3:17 PM
OMG. It's so obvious NOW.
Thank you!
Thank you!
My neighbour's dog has that hobby. Do not recommend.
November 14, 2025 at 2:22 PM
My neighbour's dog has that hobby. Do not recommend.
The social calendar, the year of wellness retreat book pile and the cooking games book pile. I've been reading hints but I can't work these at all. 🥲
November 14, 2025 at 2:21 PM
The social calendar, the year of wellness retreat book pile and the cooking games book pile. I've been reading hints but I can't work these at all. 🥲
I usually finish these but I have 5 left and no idea! Some of the puns have been so poor it's really put me off.
November 14, 2025 at 12:30 PM
I usually finish these but I have 5 left and no idea! Some of the puns have been so poor it's really put me off.
So glad my hairdresser reminds me to book in advance in December or I would be in a similar pickle. If that helps.
Incidentally, the pre-Christmas haircut rush is such an odd one.
Incidentally, the pre-Christmas haircut rush is such an odd one.
November 12, 2025 at 10:40 AM
So glad my hairdresser reminds me to book in advance in December or I would be in a similar pickle. If that helps.
Incidentally, the pre-Christmas haircut rush is such an odd one.
Incidentally, the pre-Christmas haircut rush is such an odd one.