Nostr notes by Alexis Bushnell

It's #FediForumFriday- your reminder to check in with ...

2026-10-30T11:00:41Z

It's #FediForumFriday- your reminder to check in with projects you're excited about, ask for or offer help, or just chat with the folks you met and refresh the joy and motivation you felt at #FediForum.

So it did not arrive when it was due but it did arrive today! It ...

2026-10-26T15:09:13Z

So it did not arrive when it was due but it did arrive today!
It is beautiful!

[@emilyhare.com](https://bsky.brid.gy/r/https://bsky.app/profile/emilyhare.com )

#TTRPG #DND #Bookstodon

We do not live in a fucking democracy: ...

2026-10-25T08:44:07Z

We do not live in a fucking democracy: https://www.leicester.news/bbc-edits-out-pride-pins-on-university-challenge-in-orwellian-move/

Do feel free to complain to the BBC about this: https://www.bbc.co.uk/contact/complaints
And maybe mention how many times Reform and far right folks are featured in their shit but apparently being Queer on the BBC isn't allowed...

#UKPol #LGBTQ #Activism

It is so exciting and filling me with hope to see the multimedia ...

2026-10-23T09:00:41Z

It is so exciting and filling me with hope to see the multimedia grants being worked up by Evan Prodromou 🇨🇦🇺🇸🇬🇷🇵🇸 (npub1764…nuj0) and co: https://socialwebfoundation.org/2026/10/07/call-for-proposals-fediverse-multimedia-grants/ .

Spread the word, tell creators you know!

#FediForumFriday #CreatorEconomy #OpenSocialWeb

I'm offering life coaching sessions at £50 with sliding ...

2026-09-27T10:00:59Z

I'm offering life coaching sessions at £50 with sliding scale for those with fewer financial means while I train to be a therapist: https://bushnellcommunitysolutions.com .

Ask me for details if you're interested in life coaching from a neurodivergent, kink friendly perspective.

Boosts appreciated.

Hi #Wales , please sign this Senedd petition asking that they ...

2026-09-04T08:24:02Z

Hi #Wales , please sign this Senedd petition asking that they immediately unfreeze the pause on gender affirming care: https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/247110

This is super important, we need to show that there is enormous demand for them to do this so sign it, share it, stand over your friends to ensure they sign it.

#TransRights #LGBTQ

Immediate stuff you can do (cis people, this means you): Email ...

2026-08-30T10:01:08Z

In reply to nevent1q…layz
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Immediate stuff you can do (cis people, this means you):

Email the Minister for Health and Social Care / FM - https://www.gov.wales/writing-to-the-cabinet-minister-for-health-and-care

Write to your non-Reform or Tory MSes - https://test.senedd.wales/find-a-member-of-the-senedd/

Make a complaint by contacting your local Llais team, who are the NHS Wales patient advocacy team - https://www.llaiswales.org/in-your-area

It seems like the NHS Wales Joint Comissioning Committee (NHSWJCC) are the ones who have made the decision here.

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You may be affected if: You know your surgery or consultancy (for ...

2026-08-30T10:01:04Z

In reply to nevent1q…mqq5
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You may be affected if: You know your surgery or consultancy (for surgery) referral date is in the next 3 months

You will not be affected if: You're thinking about anything that is not surgery, or it's more than 3 months away (wishful thinking on our part)

If you're told you are affected, by a medical professional of some kind, fill in this form:
https://forms.gle/ZxsDbiTV2YbFXHP78
(I am not a medical professional)

Or email:
problems@transpartnership.cymru

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Trans people in Wales need your help right now (a thread). NHS ...

2026-08-30T10:01:03Z

Trans people in Wales need your help right now (a thread).

NHS Wales are hitting pause on all gender affirming surgeries while they do an enquiry into why Welsh patients are getting the care they need (unlike in England, Scotland and NI).

Cis folks - keep reading and do the action points in this thread, then boost and directly contact your other cis friends to get them to do the same.

#TransRights #LGBT #WalesPol

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Immediate stuff you can do (cis people, this means you): Email ...

2026-08-28T10:27:09Z

In reply to nevent1q…cwj9
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Immediate stuff you can do (cis people, this means you):

Email the Minister for Health and Social Care / FM - https://www.gov.wales/writing-to-the-cabinet-minister-for-health-and-care

Write to your non-Reform or Tory MSes, especially if they are Plaid - https://test.senedd.wales/find-a-member-of-the-senedd/

Make a complaint by contacting your local Llais team, who are the NHS Wales patient advocacy team - https://www.llaiswales.org/in-your-area

It seems like the NHS Wales Joint Comissioning Committee (NHSWJCC) are the ones who have made the decision here.

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You may be affected if: You know your surgery or consultancy (for ...

2026-08-28T10:26:10Z

In reply to nevent1q…29wt
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You may be affected if: You know your surgery or consultancy (for surgery) referral date is in the next 3 months

You will not be affected if: You're thinking about anything that is not surgery, or it's more than 3 months away (wishful thinking on our part)

If you're told you are affected, by a medical professional of some kind, fill in this form:
https://forms.gle/ZxsDbiTV2YbFXHP78
(I am not a medical professional)

Or email:
problems@transpartnership.cymru

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We believe the NHS Wales’ Quality, Safety and Outcomes ...

2026-08-28T10:25:34Z

In reply to nevent1q…mswp
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We believe the NHS Wales’ Quality, Safety and Outcomes Sub-Committee have now told the GDNRSS (national surgery referrals) and hospitals to stop gender affirming surgeries for welsh patients effective immediately. We are verifying exactly who did this, why, when, and how - This is not final information but a handful of welsh patients have already come forward to say they have been turned away.

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Trans people in Wales need your help right now (a thread) Info ...

2026-08-28T10:24:53Z

Trans people in Wales need your help right now (a thread)

Info from the Trans Tech Tent:

NHS Wales’ Quality, Safety and Outcomes Sub-Committee has transphobes in it.
The tories said the Welsh Gender Service was too good at its job and some dickhead journalist has made it everyone's problem.

Cis folks - keep reading and do the action points at the end of this thread, then boost and directly contact your other cis friends to get them to do the same.

#TransRights #WelshPol #WalesPol

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South Wales LGBTQ+ men, someone super awesome who I am honoured ...

2026-08-27T19:02:09Z

South Wales LGBTQ+ men, someone super awesome who I am honoured to call a friend is part of the team putting on a regular meetup/mental health space for gay, bi and Queer men to chat and get things off their chest in Cardiff.

It's called Help U and it runs at Chapter Arts Centr‍e and its today, and every other Monday, at 7pm - 9pm.

It's a really great bunch of people, and you get plenty of time to talk.

#LGBTQ #Wales #Cardiff

Sewing people, I am a very beginner but am pondering making a ...

2026-08-24T16:53:47Z

Sewing people, I am a very beginner but am pondering making a Marie Antoinette style dress for my first LARP in December.

Any recommendations for a pattern?

#Sewing #LARP

Anyone know of a #RepairCafe in or near Inverness? #Highlands ...

2026-07-24T08:27:58Z

Anyone know of a #RepairCafe in or near Inverness?

#Highlands #Scotland

Spent about 15 minutes laying on the floor of my GPs waiting area ...

2026-07-23T12:18:59Z

Spent about 15 minutes laying on the floor of my GPs waiting area spasming and when I tried to get up to look for pain meds I almost passed out and did start crying from the pain.

So that's how today is going...

My surgery were awesome.IvysRequiem (npub1s0s…wwf0) was, as ever, awesome. I am now lying down again where the pain is much less having taken codeine.

#ChronicIllness

Today is my 8 year Vegan-iversary! Yay me! #Vegan

2026-07-21T07:40:45Z

Today is my 8 year Vegan-iversary! Yay me!

#Vegan

does this mean items on the prescription? Or pieces of paper that ...

2026-07-13T16:53:35Z

In reply to nevent1q…c7en
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does this mean items on the prescription? Or pieces of paper that are a prescription? Cos mine are all just on 1 sheet

It's #FediForumFriday- your reminder to check in with ...

2026-07-03T10:00:39Z

RE: https://mastox.eu/@novaramedia/116831982578861242 This reads ...

2026-06-29T06:50:27Z

RE: https://mastox.eu/@novaramedia/116831982578861242

This reads to me so much like Khan has been told by someone higher up "give them the contract or else."

Our government is owned by evil US corporations and they aren't even trying to hide it anymore

#UKPol
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As my Welsh focused Pride posts are struggling (send me your ...

2026-06-15T10:00:20Z

As my Welsh focused Pride posts are struggling (send me your Welsh LGBTQ+ Pride stories, businesses, etc, please!!!) I'm going to share another Queer TTRPG thing.

Adventuring with Pride is a DnD 5th edition supplment that focuses on LGBTQ+ themes. I have the book but have yet to run any (disgraceful, I know). I might run one in [@Weirdos_Queerdos](https://toot.wales/@Weirdos_Queerdos ) Discord later this month.

Check it out: https://adventuringwithpride.com .

#TTRPG #Pride #DnD

oh no, that's so sad.

2026-06-13T20:10:54Z

In reply to nevent1q…wk77
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oh no, that's so sad.

I'm loving tags.pub after hearing about it at #FediForum so ...

2026-06-12T12:00:19Z

I'm loving tags.pub after hearing about it at #FediForum so this #FediForumFriday I want to shout it out because I love hashtags as a way to discover content and connect with people, and tags.pub makes it way easier to do that on Fedi, here's how: https://tags.pub/#why .
http://tags.pub

Wait, I know those folks on stage!!! Huge applause and congrats ...

2026-06-05T19:49:33Z

Wait, I know those folks on stage!!! Huge applause and congrats to Newsmast Foundation (npub142g…kmy5) , well deserved winners. They're doing great stuff and I for one love the great app they put together for our community here on Twt!

#PubConf2026

Petition regarding the proposed data centre I posted about the ...

2026-06-04T19:00:27Z

Petition regarding the proposed data centre I posted about the other week. Sign and share if you can, especially if you or someone you know lives in the affected areas!

And boost, boost, boost: https://acornuk.good.do/cymru/stop-llanrumney-data-centre/

Edited to include the right link 😫

#Wales #Cardiff

Help keep the Fediverse safe and supported! @npub1y2r…kvzk who ...

2026-05-29T11:50:00Z

Help keep the Fediverse safe and supported!

IFTAS (npub1y2r…kvzk) who do amazing work behind the scenes to make the Fediverse safer and support the mods and admins who create these spaces for us are looking for 500 global supporters - moderators, admins, developers, and Fediverse citizens - to commit to donating just 1 unit of your local currency a month.

Fedi is by the people for the people, if you can afford to support, please do: https://givebutter.com/iftas-power-of-one

Boost please!

Does anyone know of Dragon type software that works on Linux? ...

2026-05-27T09:32:45Z

Does anyone know of Dragon type software that works on Linux? It's a speech to text thing.

DSA are giving me Dragon but it will only work on my Windows laptops and not my desktop which is running Linux Mint.

Yes I know I can dual boot, I don't want to fuck around with that. I need it to be easy because brain fog and fatigue etc.

#Accessibility

They're also looking for anyone who might be willing to ...

2026-05-22T12:23:34Z

In reply to nevent1q…23kl
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They're also looking for anyone who might be willing to door-knock in those areas to inform people of the plans and try and build a local resistance.

And they're looking for anyone with experience in planning permission etc who can help construct a good challenge.

Acorn, the community union, are helping out with coordination so contacting the Cardiff branch is the best way to get involved.

Boost these toots please & tell folks you know in Cardiff!

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From someone who went to the community meeting to block the data ...

2026-05-22T12:23:02Z

From someone who went to the community meeting to block the data center planned for Cardiff.

They're looking for people from the area to submit complaints to their councillor and to the planning people asap (before 10th June), if you are from these areas: Llanrhymney, Rhymney, St Mellons, old St Mellons, Tremorfa, Trowbrdge, Llanredyin, Pentwyn, Pont Prynau, Cyn Coed, Pen y Lan, the Heath.

#Cardiff #Wales #WalesPol

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I can't help but think creating an LLM to verify the claims ...

2026-05-15T12:47:23Z

I can't help but think creating an LLM to verify the claims of LLMs and thus reduce misinformation is the AI equivalent of fighting fire with fire...

Teach people to use their brains and do real research, surely that is the solution?

I think I asked this before but while I lay here recovering from ...

2026-05-01T16:14:27Z

I think I asked this before but while I lay here recovering from a short walk, does anyone have any email host recommendations?

I'm currently with EcoHosting because of their green credentials but they're now using AI which is about as un-green as you can get so am looking to move.

I am not techy so need somewhere with tech support so it's minimal stuff for me to do to manage it.

#AskFedi #Hosting

I would 100% stop you but dismissing all of the many complicated ...

2026-04-24T08:04:59Z

In reply to nevent1q…93j7
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I would 100% stop you but dismissing all of the many complicated psychological and social issues around it is ridiculous.
I stop you now. Great, you fuck off and find another unless the root cause is dealt with.

It just isn't that simple.

I vehemently disagree on this. Choosing the "just an ...

2026-04-24T08:02:07Z

In reply to nevent1q…ah8a
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I vehemently disagree on this. Choosing the "just an asshole" argument is a protection mechanism humans have to make things feel easier than they are and create a false feeling of safety. We get to go "they are a different kind of human" allowing us to feel both superior and safe.
All humans are capable of heinous things. Understanding why allows us to change & prevent that behaviour.

If anyone can help me, it's you lot, so: How do I get into a ...

2026-04-15T14:17:48Z

If anyone can help me, it's you lot, so:

How do I get into a Zip Floppy disk?

My stepmum just delivered my dad's genealogy stuff from the early 90s and it came with a zip floppy disk.
I'd love to manage to get into it and see what's on there.

Edited to add a photo of the disk.

#AskFedi

RE: https://aus.social/@DenisCOVIDinfoguy/116382923608465880 Can ...

2026-04-10T23:09:28Z

RE: https://aus.social/@DenisCOVIDinfoguy/116382923608465880

Can confirm, long covid has utterly fucked my heart
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speaking only for myself, someone who used to write a sex blog, ...

2026-04-06T08:25:59Z

In reply to nevent1q…2srs
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speaking only for myself, someone who used to write a sex blog, is a community organiser in the kink community, and not awkward about sex, the reason I don't boost is actually more not sure of where the line is for certain servers and not wanting to be blocked by whole servers or booted off one for boosting something they see as not ok.

So I guess my issue is Autistic lack of understanding of why other people are weird about sex stuff.

Does anyone local to Barry want a 3 tier vermicompost? Free! ...

2026-03-29T10:21:59Z

Does anyone local to Barry want a 3 tier vermicompost? Free!

I've put my worms and such into my main compost bin because it's easier for me to manage that one while chronically ill than trying to take proper care of a vermicompost.

Boost or tag folks who might be interested please!
Maybe good for a school or something too?

I've said it before and I'm gonna say it again; I ...

2026-03-19T00:30:10Z

I've said it before and I'm gonna say it again; I don't know what I did or who I sold my soul to to deserve my incredible girlfriend but I am so very lucky.

At a time when it feels like everything in my life is falling apart, she has swept in with her kindness, strength, positivity, joy, and beauty.

She is showing me that it is safe for me to not be ok, that I am allowed to be held and supported as I fall apart, and that my disabilities are one tiny facet that don't diminish the rest of me.

Folks, I need your help again. I am so behind on my work for ...

2026-03-05T08:22:18Z

Folks, I need your help again. I am so behind on my work for [@time_for_kindness](https://kind.social/@time_for_kindness ) and I really need some stories of kindness to share for them.

Please tell me about the kindness you've seen recently if you're happy for it to be shared on their social media and website too.

Cis women, take a minute of your time to go sign this from the ...

2026-03-04T09:25:56Z

Cis women, take a minute of your time to go sign this from the Good Law Project to show that we stand with trans women: https://notinourname.org.uk

#IWD #IWD2026 #TransRights

Btw I know we're full of creatives here; are any of you both ...

2026-01-25T09:12:09Z

Btw I know we're full of creatives here; are any of you both digital caricaturists and also Welsh speakers?

yes, people like @npub1y2r…kvzk offer (or did, @npub1hg6…nwn8 ...

2026-01-22T18:36:01Z

In reply to nevent1q…s7p4
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yes, people like IFTAS (npub1y2r…kvzk) offer (or did, jaz :twt: :wales_flag: ⁂ (npub1hg6…nwn8) can tell you if it's still running) a blocklist of domains that have been agreed by various other admins to be awful.

I am grieving hard for my inability to go get lost in forests ...

2026-01-13T22:11:54Z

I am grieving hard for my inability to go get lost in forests since I became disabled.

What, if any, indoor trees are available for me to grow at home?

I already have a room filled with spider plants, 2 avocado plants (one trying to die), a Monstera, a snake plant, and a dracaena marginta.
I would like a tree tree, something native to the UK, something that feels foresty, but can live happily indoors and ideally with minimal care needs.

#Plants #Gardening #ChronicIllness

@npub1p09…m5vl hey lovely, I've had a story for ...

2025-12-18T11:49:49Z

Aral Balkan (npub1p09…m5vl) hey lovely, I've had a story for [@time_for_kindness](https://kind.social/@time_for_kindness ) which mentions someone helping to get someone verified for Gaza Verified and I'm wondering if you can give me the Gaza Verified logo for me to use alongside the post?

Much appreciate being able to come to the Fediverse to check that ...

2025-10-20T08:11:41Z

Much appreciate being able to come to the Fediverse to check that #Signal is down and it's not actually just me/my internet!

Sad times, Reform won with 72 votes: ...

2025-09-12T13:24:20Z

In reply to nevent1q…jupu
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Sad times, Reform won with 72 votes: https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/reform-uk-wins-election-increase-32460888 .

#UKPol #WalesPol

Did my civic duty earlier today and hit the polling station to ...

2025-09-11T22:12:53Z

Did my civic duty earlier today and hit the polling station to vote Plaid Cymru.

#UKPol #ValeOfGlamorgan #LocalElections

Does anyone have any idea how my VA can access my #NextCloud ...

2025-08-20T07:11:28Z

Does anyone have any idea how my VA can access my #NextCloud account and all the info in it (emails, calendar, files) through their own NextCloud account?

I'm on a hosted service and the support has not been helpful.

My VA has a NextCloud account on mine but can't access my stuff.
I've tried the Guests app but it wouldn't let me add them to the Guests group (just spinning "in progress" wheel forever).

VA needs access to my stuff without my password.

Nextcloud 📱☁️💻 (npub1rk6…hv4q)

#AskFedi

My lovely friend is offering two 30 minute free meditation ...

2025-07-28T08:00:53Z

My lovely friend is offering two 30 minute free meditation sessions on Mondays at 12:30 and 7:30pm.

The sessions are tailored for ND and chronically ill folks. They are also trauma informed.

More info here: https://neuronirvanacollective.substack.com/p/mindful-monday-30-minutes-of-mindfulness .

#Neurodivergent #Mindfulness #Meditation
https://neuronirvanacollective.substack.com/p/mindful-monday-30-minutes-of-mindfulness

I was the same and swiftly unlearned it once it was explained to ...

2025-07-06T09:16:35Z

In reply to nevent1q…jtz3
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I was the same and swiftly unlearned it once it was explained to me.

Now I'm also like "what exactly is wrong with getting an 'easy life?" We deserve for some stuff to be easy when so much of life is so bloody hard!
Doing things the hard way is pushed as some moral imperative when it's just not.

I wish there was a way I could have my Mastodon & Pixelfed ...

2025-07-03T13:43:11Z

I wish there was a way I could have my Mastodon & Pixelfed accounts in one place (and other Fedi accounts).

All notifications in one place, choose which one to post which post to.

Brain fog not make explaining this easy today!

It's #FediForumFriday- your reminder to check in with ...

2025-06-27T09:00:17Z

Dear me, Go to sleep. Love, future me.

2025-06-10T23:05:12Z

Dear me,

Go to sleep.

Love, future me.

would you be happy for this to be shared, with the photos, on the ...

2025-06-10T19:07:04Z

In reply to nevent1q…rry4
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would you be happy for this to be shared, with the photos, on the [@time_for_kindness](https://kind.social/@time_for_kindness ) social media?
We share stories of kindness every day to remind people that it's happening.

You can be anonymous (& you can just say no!)

If one was to start a Fedi profile for my DnD character... which ...

2025-06-09T14:42:14Z

If one was to start a Fedi profile for my DnD character... which platform and server would you recommend?

#DnD #TTRPG

My goal is to become a Zucker Vegan* by the end of the year! ...

2025-06-05T19:22:55Z

My goal is to become a Zucker Vegan* by the end of the year!

*coined by Cory Doctorow (npub1fdr…lvhs) !

#FediForum

Can I just shout about how great @npub1rk6…hv4q is please. I ...

2025-05-29T08:38:41Z

Can I just shout about how great Nextcloud 📱☁️💻 (npub1rk6…hv4q) is please.

I switched to it from Google's suite of stuff and I love it. It's not quite as smooth as Google but it's way more personalisable, it's super pretty, and it's not an evil corporation! Yay!

Happy birthday! You look amazing!

2025-04-19T18:21:16Z

In reply to nevent1q…p3ys
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Happy birthday! You look amazing!

What's the best option as a cis woman when around trans women ...

2025-04-17T17:47:15Z

What's the best option as a cis woman when around trans women who are being challenged by other people / a venue / law enforcement?

Basically I want to know how I can use my own privilege to protect folks, either friends or a stranger in a toilet for example.

I would stand up for trans men & NBs too but I'm more likely to be in women's spaces & trans women seem to be much more often targeted.

I would research this myself but the fatigue from long covid is destroying me again atm.

People with money, the Good Law Project are crowdfunding to fight ...

2025-04-17T17:28:24Z

People with money, the Good Law Project are crowdfunding to fight for trans rights: https://goodlawproject.org/crowdfunder/fighting-fund-for-trans-rights/ .

#TransRights #Crowdfunding #UKPol

Petition: Legally enshrine the right of adults to physically ...

2025-04-16T22:42:35Z

Petition: Legally enshrine the right of adults to physically transition using NHS services.

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/704793

#TransRights #UKPol

Reminder to my fellow cis folks today - especially cis women - ...

2025-04-16T10:30:37Z

Reminder to my fellow cis folks today - especially cis women - email your MP.

Make noise.

Tell them that you are disgusted and less safe because of the supreme court ruling.

Tell them that you support trans people.

Let them know that the loud bigots are not the majority.

#UKPol

what?! that's wild!

2025-02-18T22:36:42Z

In reply to nevent1q…3j6x
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what?! that's wild!

I have availability from March so if you want to build the ...

2025-02-14T19:00:42Z

I have availability from March so if you want to build the Fediverse into your social media strategy because you're a business owner or freelancer who cares about not being on platforms that think hate speech is awesome, hit me up.

I'm a freelancer with 8 years experience in social media management for ethical businesses and non profits.

Boosts super appreciated to spread the word!

#FediHire

Please sign the petition to lift the ban on puberty blockers here ...

2025-02-05T23:33:19Z

Please sign the petition to lift the ban on puberty blockers here in the UK: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/702538

#TransRights #LGBT

omg what was the name of the Fedi alternative to Patreon/KoFi? It ...

2025-02-03T19:51:34Z

omg what was the name of the Fedi alternative to Patreon/KoFi?

It might have had "creator" or something in the title but I also might be imagining that.

#AskFedi

oh I should also mention that @npub1q4a…3axc and I are planning ...

2025-01-23T20:50:45Z

In reply to nevent1q…y9me
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oh I should also mention that Caz (npub1q4a…3axc) and I are planning to start a #RepairCafe so I guess we are facilitating the sharing of skills...

MakersHourQuestions (npub1q3r…v6fy) #MakersHour

A5: I tried to help @npub1q4a…3axc learn to knit but our brains ...

2025-01-23T20:49:44Z

A5: I tried to help Caz (npub1q4a…3axc) learn to knit but our brains do not match!

MakersHourQuestions (npub1q3r…v6fy) #MakersHour

I'm still angry Montell isn't in the final!

2024-12-14T19:58:33Z

In reply to nevent1q…frvu
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I'm still angry Montell isn't in the final!

Tasha is truly beautiful to watch dance, really amazing. I ...

2024-12-14T19:44:14Z

Tasha is truly beautiful to watch dance, really amazing. I don't think she'll be getting any votes from me though simply because she has previous dance training.

#Strictly

Long COVID is destroying me. My lungs and heart hurt every second ...

2024-12-09T10:35:55Z

Long COVID is destroying me. My lungs and heart hurt every second of every day. I'm totally exhausted. I can't breathe properly. The brain fog is ridiculous. I can't sleep properly, although I got 9 hours last night which is unheard of for me. It's awful.

Please wear a mask.

#LongCovid #CovidIsNotOver

It's Friday #Kindness, so I'm asking you to share the ...

2024-11-01T10:00:57Z

It's Friday #Kindness, so I'm asking you to share the kindness you've seen this week.
From helping someone cross the road to making food for someone who's ill, I'd love to hear about it.

If you are happy for your story to be shared on Time for Kindness, please say so. But don't be afraid to share if you aren't - let's celebrate kindness in all shapes and sizes.

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#Community #ChangeMaker #PeopleAreGood

Happy Friday #Kindness ! so I'm asking you to share the ...

2024-10-18T09:00:10Z

Happy Friday #Kindness ! so I'm asking you to share the kindness you've seen this week.
From carrying someone's bags to setting up a soup kitchen or community food share, I'd love to hear about it.

If you are happy for your story to be shared on Time for Kindness, please say so. But don't be afraid to share if you aren't - let's celebrate kindness in all shapes and sizes.

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#Community #BeTheChange #PeopleAreKind

Hooray! It's Friday #Kindness, so I'm asking you to share ...

2024-10-11T09:00:26Z

Hooray! It's Friday #Kindness, so I'm asking you to share the kindness you've seen this week.
From smiling at someone to setting up a soup kitchen or community food share, I'd love to hear about it.

If you are happy for your story to be shared on Time for Kindness, please say so. But don't be afraid to share if you aren't - let's celebrate kindness in all shapes and sizes.

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#Gratitude #BeTheChange #HumanFirst

thank you so much! Will dig into all of those.

2024-08-30T13:49:08Z

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thank you so much! Will dig into all of those.

Can any #DungeonsAndDragons fans recommend 5e resources for games ...

2024-08-30T13:26:55Z

Can any #DungeonsAndDragons fans recommend 5e resources for games which are unicorns and fairies and and rainbows and stuff like that?
It doesn't have to be non-combat or whatever, but just stuff with those more fluffy and magical creatures and vibe.

A Last Unicorn D&D module would make my day!

#DND #DND5e

And you should sell on (or just ditch) any tools not working for ...

2024-08-26T10:00:34Z

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And you should sell on (or just ditch) any tools not working for you and find something that suits you & your brain!
Maybe that's Notion, if so I can probably help you out! But maybe it's not, & that's OK too.

We are so lucky to live in a world now where there are so many tools - and while that can make finding one that's suitable hard, it means that it's almost guaranteed that there is one that will work for you.

Stop running in the wrong trainers!

4/5 🧵.

Set aside 15 minutes or so this week to really check in with the ...

2024-08-26T10:00:34Z

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Set aside 15 minutes or so this week to really check in with the tools you're using and see if they actually make sense for you:

Do they work together in the way you need them to?
Do they do the things you need?
Do they feel natural to use?
Are you more productive when using them, or is using them a drain on your resources?
Could they work better?

Join my email list for weekly examples of how Notion can help you: https://bushnellcommunitysolutions.com/notion/ .

5/5 🧵.

When I got my running trainers I did the research beforehand; I ...

2024-08-26T10:00:34Z

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When I got my running trainers I did the research beforehand; I asked runners, I searched the interwebs, & I asked in the running shop for advice on my specific situation. So I assumed that the trainers I got would be right for me.

But they weren't.

You need the right tools for you.

I sold on my running trainers and will be booking an appointment with a podiatrist to get advice on running shoes for my specific feet.

3/5 🧵.

They're the wrong trainers for me. I have picky feet - I was ...

2024-08-26T10:00:33Z

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They're the wrong trainers for me.

I have picky feet - I was a toe walker in childhood & into my teen years, & I have flat feet that are also very wide & big "for a woman" (I'll save you that rant today...).
I've used podiatrist prescribed insoles designed specifically for my feet since I was 18 to enable me to, y'know, walk without pain.

2/5 🧵.

I took up & swiftly had to stop #running earlier this year. I ...

2024-08-26T10:00:33Z

I took up & swiftly had to stop #running earlier this year. I loved it but I was getting injured consistently no matter what I did.

So I quit & went back to walking & being jealous every time someone ran past me on my walk.

Having (mostly) healed all the injuries that had been caused by running through physio & just not running for several months, I put on my running trainers to go for a walk one day, instead of my usual ones & the pain from those injuries started up again.

1/5 🧵.

I recently discovered this amazing resource on how to write alt ...

2024-08-14T10:00:40Z

I recently discovered this amazing resource on how to write alt text thanks to Mastodon!

It's a great 101 explainer of what it is and how to write it, and even has a photo of a capybara with tips on it to help!

Check it out here: https://www.perkins.org/resource/how-write-alt-text-and-image-descriptions-visually-impaired/

#Accessibility #DEI #A11y
https://www.perkins.org/resource/how-write-alt-text-and-image-descriptions-visually-impaired/

haha yes, I do remember that! Loved it! I really fancy some now ...

2024-08-13T10:58:14Z

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haha yes, I do remember that! Loved it!

I really fancy some now actually...!

Nooooooooo! It won't load toot.wales again.

2024-08-02T20:42:31Z

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Nooooooooo!

It won't load toot.wales again.

omg, hello! I am on toot.wales from my laptop because now it lets ...

2024-08-02T16:56:18Z

omg, hello! I am on toot.wales from my laptop because now it lets me again.

Hooray!

Let's talk about accessibility, asshattery and the Fediverse. ...

2024-05-14T08:01:03Z

Let's talk about accessibility, asshattery and the Fediverse.

When I asked why people don't use the Fediverse, a few people mentioned they'd had bad experiences here because they hadn't included alt-text or didn't understand the culture and made a social faux pas.

There is a strong desire to protect this space where Queer and disabled folks are prioritised, that's really great. Unfortunately this can, IMO, result in an attack first ask questions later response.