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Zoe Margolis

@zoemargolis

Girl With A One Track Mind author; writer; runner; birder; gardener. Previously: AD, films. I was there / I’ve never been wrong / I’m losing my edge.

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The internet in Iran has been shut off by the Islamic Regime. If you live outside Iran and have unlimited internet, you can easily help provide the people of Iran with internet access: simple instructions below. Please share, and help them have a voice.

05.03.2026 18:17 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
White cat wearing shades  holding a mug of tea with the pre-revolution Iranian flag on it, while explosions take place in the background

White cat wearing shades holding a mug of tea with the pre-revolution Iranian flag on it, while explosions take place in the background

I’m pretty quiet over here, but just to say behind the scenes I’ve been cheering and celebrating my Iranian friends’ joy and hope at the possibility their people may have freedom soon. 💚🤍❤️🦁

03.03.2026 19:31 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Depends on context, obv. but I have begun inserting * into swear words only recently, not because I have an issue with saying fuck or wanker, but because people who share my posts may be reluctant to do so with their followers with these swears openly displayed.

03.03.2026 19:26 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Does anyone else find alcohol triggers terrible insomnia? It’s at the point now where I am basically teetotal because just one drink makes me wake after only 3 hours of sleep. Is there science behind this, or is it just my stupid brain?

18.02.2026 19:08 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Every day I remember our conversation on my birthday and the inspirational framed words in your gym: it’s given me such appreciation for what I am able to do. Thank you. 🙏🏼😘💜

11.02.2026 13:30 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

My inspo: @alic.bsky.social - whose words, positive outlook and kindness prompt me to get up each day and move. Thank you Ali. 💜

11.02.2026 13:12 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Photo of my toned legs with running shoes on, against the wooden floor

Photo of my toned legs with running shoes on, against the wooden floor

An inspo post for me, and anyone who needs it: just put your shoes on and get moving. You don’t have to do it - you get to do it. 🙌🏼💜🙏🏼

11.02.2026 13:10 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

☺️🙏🏼

29.01.2026 13:30 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Haha! Yep! And thanks (and yes). 😊🙏🏼

29.01.2026 13:06 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Graph showing ‘Tax deadline = wankrastination’ - the amount of bully wanks required as the tax deadline looms

Graph showing ‘Tax deadline = wankrastination’ - the amount of bully wanks required as the tax deadline looms

I’m sorry I have to post this on an annual basis, but…

29.01.2026 12:53 👍 7 🔁 2 💬 2 📌 0

This is so sweet!

28.01.2026 22:19 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

I bought my parents password books a few years ago and they’re probably the most used - and useful - items they own.

22.01.2026 19:24 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 0

Haha! (😋)

06.01.2026 21:33 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

There may have been a couple…

06.01.2026 21:21 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

I also ate toasted mealworms and locusts. Honestly, I was so grossed out to begin with, but after being convinced to have a pint of beer and see them as salty bar snacks, I then devoured them all. I was quite shocked at myself. (I didn’t look at them that closely though… 🤪)

06.01.2026 21:03 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

I ate salted ones about a decade ago and really liked them (once I’d pushed past my initial fear/horror). Was it the flavour or the insect aspect which you found revolting?

06.01.2026 20:18 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

All Jewish recipes handed down in my family consist of “add schmaltz until it’s the right consistency”, or “mix with fork until it feels right”, or “add water until it’s moist but not too wet”. No measurements; frustrating, but I do love them (my grandparents) though. 💜

05.01.2026 13:16 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

1.20am: still going. 🤬

01.01.2026 01:20 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Where I live in north London they’ll be going on past 2am, knowing previous years’ activity. 🙃

01.01.2026 00:08 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

I was too young and naïve 😇😉

01.01.2026 00:07 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

😂😈

31.12.2025 17:41 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

I’m glad I wasn’t the only one! It’s such a great track.

31.12.2025 17:37 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

You just made me go and watch it again - a timeless classic. However, 40 years on from when I first saw it (god, us Gen X-ers are old), I’m now hearing the lyrics as solely sexual. Was it always this way and I was just too young to understand it back then?

31.12.2025 17:35 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 3 📌 0

To add: amongst the awful terror attack in Australia, I’m focusing on celebrating a festival of light and my own birthday. Joy and love to counter antisemitism and hate. 💜

14.12.2025 11:13 👍 10 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

It’s auspicious that this year my birthday coincides with #hanukkah2025 ☺️🕎❤️

14.12.2025 11:03 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 0

😁 I’m barely on here anyway!

02.12.2025 13:07 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

It took 5 days to get water running to my building, Thames Water has investigated, after I complained, and concluded that they don’t owe me (or anyone else in my building who had no water for that time) any compensation. Absolute bastards. OFWAT time, right?

02.12.2025 12:40 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Can you imagine how many of those conversations I’ve had given my books… Plus, of course, the ones asking specifically if I WILL write about them, please… 🙃

02.12.2025 12:38 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Yes, I am seeing it this way too. 🙏🏼 Lucky escape!

19.11.2025 15:26 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

I still can’t believe it. But in some ways I’m glad: at least I know he’s an arsehole on the first date, rather than finding out after shagging him…

19.11.2025 15:17 👍 17 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 0