Natalie Alana Ashton

in case anyone else feels like they're teetering on the edge of complete doomerism lately, i wrote an overly personal essay about choosing to be our best selves in spite of the horrors.

ive had the great honour of being invited into the @seanmorl.com family discord, and the sibling arguments are already perfection

she is so talented, this is luminous

she is so talented, this is luminous

can't believe my post about prepping is legitimately topical

Beyond in Vienna. -- Autumn colours on our Sunday early-morning walk in Matzen. #Vienna #Austria #photography

can't believe my post about prepping is legitimately topical

kind of want to get outside for a bit but don't want to get hit in the head by a wheelie bin

people always talk about When Harry Met Sally when autumn films come up, but if you want a Rob Reiner movie with crunchy leaves, cosy lighting, and 90s knitwear, you can't beat A Few Good Men

careful everyone. it's that time of year again. the time of year when people will try and make you buy a gilet. stay wary. do not succumb.

I love being on the Retirement Home website because... yes. Yes, dammit, yes!

people always talk about When Harry Met Sally when autumn films come up, but if you want a Rob Reiner movie with crunchy leaves, cosy lighting, and 90s knitwear, you can't beat A Few Good Men

when will my executive function return from the war

and another thing: i'm not mad. please don't put in the nous paper that i got mad

free shipping on prints all weekend or something probably www.inprnt.com/gallery/geor...

the peak of technology was tamagotchis and we should've stopped there

i will never in my life say the phrase "short-form video content" out loud, and don't like using "tiktoks" as the generic because im not on there anymore. so ive decided going forward i'll be calling them "little videos" as in "i heard a cleaning tip from that nice lady Anne from the little videos"

I never made my own pasta sauce until an Italian nonna showed me in a little video and it's revolutionised my cooking tbh

perfect use of "little video". that's proof of concept right there

i will never in my life say the phrase "short-form video content" out loud, and don't like using "tiktoks" as the generic because im not on there anymore. so ive decided going forward i'll be calling them "little videos" as in "i heard a cleaning tip from that nice lady Anne from the little videos"

idk why Lyft thinks they can send me notifications to get me to book a ride on impulse. That’s kinda just for when I need to go somewhere

the old instructor has started to incorporate 80s music and keeps ad libbing during Its Raining Men: "I wish it was, I've got loads of little jobs that need doing" "so what do we do ladies? push them back up! *starts alternating punches towards the sky*"

👻 the dentist appointment i proactively booked then ticked off my list has been cancelled 🧟 and i have to phone them to get a new one

there are going to be so many "sexy PHP security patch" halloween costumes this year

pingend #pigeonsky

the number 4 but spooky

there are going to be so many "sexy PHP security patch" halloween costumes this year

if you have thoughts about the NSS and are in Sheffield on the 16th, my friend Nicky wants to hear from you.

I’ll be fine if the whole internet goes down. I will simply relearn how to read.

Daily gouache: morning snow

yeah everyone hates these guys but this is just unenforceable pablum for yer da

I think anyone who sees the slogan “protect the dolls” as offensive admits to being someone who wants trans people dead and should be treated accordingly.

Angela Lansbury as Murder, She Wrote's Jessica Fletcher, a mystery writer who got to the bottom of every crime she came across - and whose favorite mode of transport was the bicycle. #BicycleBirthday Angela Lansbury October 16 (1925-2022)

your favourite podcaster's favourite podcast

treasured mementos from a recent conference: dutch-style kerb keyring / business card for an employee of Glasdon (iykyk).

This will kill people

Probably a long shot, but my son is currently debilitatingly obsessed with (1) the history of the Mongol conquests; (2) the history of medieval China. Any days out accessible from the North East suitable for a child with such interests?

hat #pigeonsky #bird

everyone uses alt text here and you'll look like an ass if you don't need a reminder? settings > accessibility > require alt text need to learn how? search "how to write alt text" and/or get in the habit of reading other people's still need support? use #alt4me and someone else will do it

treasured mementos from a recent conference: dutch-style kerb keyring / business card for an employee of Glasdon (iykyk).

eepy friend #pigeonsky

Who knows @natalan.bsky.social @bobfry.bsky.social, if you're really lucky you might even encounter the Rolls Royce of grit bins, the incomparable and wondrous #Glasdon #Orbistor 😍 Here's one I saw in Knighton Radnorshire earlier this year: #GritSaltBinMonday 🧂❄️⚠️