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@matthewboyle.bsky.social

High school head in Scotland, guitarist/singer, photography enthusiast and I run/cycle very slowly to stay fit!

98 Followers  |  158 Following  |  19 Posts  |  Joined: 14.11.2024  |  1.6186

Latest posts by matthewboyle.bsky.social on Bluesky

Disqualified
YouTube video by Matthew Boyle Disqualified

Another original song, broadly about trying again in a relationship. Just for a change with me, this is essentially an optimistic song. πŸ™‚

youtu.be/nvnm3Y3PRWM?...

26.05.2025 20:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Nothing in my house
YouTube video by Matthew Boyle Nothing in my house

Here is a self-set creative songwriting challenge. I asked AI for a creative prompt. It asked me to imagine that objects in a house could talk to people or to one another. Here is the song I made from it:

youtu.be/W_ukKVZs8VY?...

21.05.2025 21:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Stay for something
YouTube video by Matthew Boyle Stay for something

youtu.be/M4uiqWbfOzY?...

11.03.2025 22:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

How sad and frightening to watch our Transatlantic alliance breaking down.

25.02.2025 15:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Master of Disaster
YouTube video by Matthew Boyle Master of Disaster

Another attack of bedroom singing. It's a sickness...
youtu.be/FX7m3rY4RXA?...

03.02.2025 20:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Even when I'm blue
YouTube video by Matthew Boyle Even when I'm blue

youtu.be/nQAFuWHQqeY?...

30.01.2025 22:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

"Space Karen"?

10.01.2025 20:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@drewburrett.bsky.social

I know I'm the weak link, but this is like old times Drew. Great to connect here.

10.01.2025 20:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Speed trap town
YouTube video by Matthew Boyle Speed trap town

I have just discovered Jason Isbell. I thought I would have a go at his song, "speed trap town".

youtu.be/QxKghN7oEIQ?...

08.01.2025 07:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Opinion: Photographers, it's time to boycott Adobe The company’s AI push shows its naked contempt for the photographers who made it what it is. They won’t stop, so we must stop enabling them.

Interesting article. I cancelled my Adobe Lightroom subscription and had to pay a shocking amount, as although it's monthly, their plans are a one year trap. You only rent the apps. Disgusting model.

Opinion: Photographers, it’s time to boycott Adobe amateurphotographer.com/latest/photo...

08.12.2024 22:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@kattybkay.bsky.social Hi from Scotland. Watching you and Anthony as I type. I love TRIP US, although I’m sad you still have to talk about Trump and his bullying behaviours. Will you discuss George Conway’s safety from Trump post Jan 20th?

06.12.2024 23:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I’m in Pitlochry today (In Scotland, with a 2012 MFT camera on a weekend away. It is fun to go for a walk and try it out on the River Tummel Dam. Just a few samples. #microfourthirds #Olympuspenepl5

30.11.2024 16:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

These are fabulous. So simple but so completely fascinating!

30.11.2024 15:55 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Pancho and Lefty
YouTube video by Matthew Boyle Pancho and Lefty

Hi new friends. I occasionally post a song on You Tube just to give me a reason to play my guitar. Here is my latest (from today) but my first since joining Bluesky.

youtu.be/f8sZOqNg1TQ?...

22.11.2024 23:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This is plausible because if there's one thing you associate with ballet stars it's clumsiness.

18.11.2024 12:12 β€” πŸ‘ 2242    πŸ” 618    πŸ’¬ 78    πŸ“Œ 30

My word of the day (and personal recommendation) is β€˜snerdling’ (18th century): nestling cosily beneath the covers and holding off the day a little longer.

Morning.

16.11.2024 09:05 β€” πŸ‘ 23521    πŸ” 3209    πŸ’¬ 862    πŸ“Œ 598
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NEED SOME GOOD NEWS?

The EU now generates more electricity from wind and solar than from fossil fuels.

Graph from @natbullard.bsky.social using @emberenergy.bsky.social data.

15.11.2024 13:59 β€” πŸ‘ 8256    πŸ” 2083    πŸ’¬ 114    πŸ“Œ 109

Hi. I'm in Scotland, so I'm aware the English system is very different. Our local authority sets the rules, but sabbaticals are ok if the school agrees them. We have a great teacher on one now who is grateful and we will likely keep.

16.11.2024 10:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Apparently we have a dog visit coming up shortly. If it goes well, we will look to further steps. πŸ™‚

15.11.2024 23:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That's so kind thanks. As it happens, a colleague is reaching out to a therapet organisation today. I hope we get some good options as a result.

15.11.2024 14:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

No, but a fair body of our staff would love a therapy pet/s. We had a staff member bring in his tortoise, and our kids were thrilled to interact. I'm nervous of the rules and hurdles, but I think it could be so helpful.

14.11.2024 23:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I am disgusted by Elon Musk's use of Twitter/X to sow hatred in the UK and US. I'm going to search for a kinder, more creative network as a small act of choice. I look forward to connecting with people who want to reject the laziness of hate and lies. I'm going to delete my account. πŸ™‚

14.11.2024 23:33 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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