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Margo @mserenity.bsky.social · 1h

Whiteboard is a good idea! We are halfway through some essential improvements so once this round is done I'll have to get one.

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Margo @mserenity.bsky.social · 1h

This is a good problem to have. 🙂 In our new house the fridge is integrated and I miss having a place for fridge magnets! I did add a couple of magnet strips in cupboards but it's not the same.

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Margo @mserenity.bsky.social · 1h

She's an international traveller now, a rescue that came with me when I moved overseas. Thankfully I do have help for the heavy lifting on litter and getting her to the vet now, and she adores my husband just as much.

A brown tabby cat with white socks and chin curls up in a V shape on my lap, cosily on top of a grey fuzzy blanket. Behind her the blanket lifts up where I have a cage that keeps my crps feet from touching the blankets and prevents the cat accidentally causing pain walking on them.

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Margo @mserenity.bsky.social · 1h

I am curled up with the cat and my heating pad in bed. 🙂 I do need to get outside, but that's tomorrow's project. (bed is currently on the floor of the living room while waiting for the new mattress to air out)

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Margo @mserenity.bsky.social · 2h

I love having my vision change as a storm rolls in. Joys of migraine triggered by barometric pressure. 😢

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Margo @mserenity.bsky.social · 6h

Sadly I can't do markets because of my own disabilities, I struggle to even attend them. (The last time I tried I was uninvited because they wanted to have wax melt and scented candle sellers instead.) But if they decide to have a raffle at that I'll send them something. 🙂

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Margo @mserenity.bsky.social · 6h

Wow that is horrible. It seems like there should be rent controls on such vital community organisations. Between the rent and NI increases it's just non stop. 😢 If they're doing any raffles I can contribute some handspun wool.

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Margo @mserenity.bsky.social · 6h

This is sad to see. Services like this receive constant referrals from the local authority - they need consistent funding to survive!

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Taith Pêl-Droed @taithpeldroed.bsky.social · 6h

Something for Wrexham and Wrexham friendly people to consider if they feel like spreading the love a bit. I have a vested interest as my daughter goes here.

www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/keep-the-d...

Keep the Doors Open Fund

Your Space is in danger of closing. This fundraiser will cover our overheads so we can continue our vital support for children with Autism.

www.crowdfunder.co.uk

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Rachel Charlton-Dailey @rachelcdailey.bsky.social · 7h

TODAY there's still tickets to come see me and @tinywriterlaura.bsky.social at Off The Shelf in Sheffield at 12pm if you're quick! offtheshelf.org.uk/events/rampi...

Rachel Charlton-Dailey‘s book is a groundbreaking history of 100 years of disability activism in the UK. 1 in 5 people in the UK are disabled yet disability activism remains overlooked in history books, media, and politics. Blending investigative journalism, social history and a call to action the book looks at protest – from disabled suffragettes to debates about genetic screening. This powerful, timely book shows how often disabled people, and their allies, have fought and won, and the need to keep fighting.

offtheshelf.org.uk

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Margo @mserenity.bsky.social · 18h

Yeah, I definitely will be! And possibly head to a pub to watch the second half. 🙂

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Margo @mserenity.bsky.social · 18h

I can't help but wonder if the flu and covid wave everywhere is impacting the team too, so many of them have young kids in nursery and school. I just hope Wednesday is better, but I'll be across the Uni at the comedy festival that night (booked before matches were out).

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Margo @mserenity.bsky.social · 23h

Would be worth contacting ifollow for a refund imo. You're not getting the service paid for on these matches.

I had my ears injured by the audio problems earlier in the season so I am glad they are replacing the equipment!

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Margo @mserenity.bsky.social · 23h

It's £4.50/mo for the audio, but it's more the principle than cost. (have sky for the broadcast matches) I understand why the 3pm blackout exists, but with a team that consistently sells out and that I can't physically watch in person - it's frustrating to say the least.

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Margo @mserenity.bsky.social · 1d

I think I've read elsewhere that BBC radio Wales announces are Cardiff fans... Between the tone of their voice and the attitude, just a no for me.

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Margo @mserenity.bsky.social · 1d

All 3pm Saturday matches are blacked out here, but it's usually slightly better with Mark's audio (when it works).

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Margo @mserenity.bsky.social · 1d

Mrrr. We can't watch the match *and* don't get our comms team? I can't handle the BBC Wales commentary, it's putting me to sleep. I hope our boys put in a good performance, I'll have to keep up with the text updates. #AskWxm

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Amanda Finley Digs All the Spooky Things @rubyslippahs.bsky.social · 2d

Hi, all!

A small group of people with long COVID is hosting a virtual rally on Saturday at 2:30 pm Pacific. We recognize that not everyone is able to participate in person, so we started hosting protests online in April.

You can read more here:

www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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For some disabled protestors, “Hands Off” went virtual

"We know we have to teach everyone how to include us."

www.motherjones.com

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Margo @mserenity.bsky.social · 1d

Have to sleep on old mattress in the living room until new bed is aired out enough, cat made her displeasure known by leaving me the biggest poo on the mat outside her litter box (in same room) at 4am. Not a fun way to wake up!

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Margo @mserenity.bsky.social · 1d

And with upfront payments you don't get back for the cars and adaptations! The right wing hates the scheme, but it's the only way many disabled people can access cars and it is *not* a good value for them, just essential.

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Margo @mserenity.bsky.social · 1d

Yeah, it definitely will be worth it because the current one is broken 😂 and then when tradespeople come around they confirm much wasn't installed to code. But the house price kinda reflected that, we haven't decorated yet knowing the funds had to go to other things.

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Margo @mserenity.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks :) my hairdresser does a great job with it!

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Margo @mserenity.bsky.social · 2d

This is her etsy 🙂 she runs sales occasionally too! www.etsy.com/uk/shop/soph...

www.etsy.com

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Margo @mserenity.bsky.social · 2d

Has lots of storage space underneath too! We didn't get a bed frame for it which was definitely a good idea given the fact my room is also my fibre studio space, and the bed cost enough as it was!

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Margo @mserenity.bsky.social · 2d

It's new bed day and almost match day, so wearing my cute Sophie Nina (Wrexham artist and Creu shop owner) dungarees. 🙂 Hard to believe how comfy the bed is, just have to wait for it to air out for a few days to be able to use it.

A selfie of me in my wheelchair wearing very bright printed dungarees with lots of various rainbows, flowers, and textured creatures on them and a black shirt. My hair is an ear length bob with bangs, blue and purple, with wire glasses.

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