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CarolC @carolconnolly.bsky.social · 21m

I love that the director of the new film Good Boy said he knew many people would Google the end before going to the film, and he understood and was OK with that.

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CarolC @carolconnolly.bsky.social · 23m

This is a great article about the veneer of cheerfulness a lot of disabled people wear around others, and the consequences.

Tom Kindlon @tomkindlon.bsky.social · 18h

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"How I’m really doing"

meglobalchronicle.wordpress.com/2024/12/08/h...

How appearances can be deceiving in terms of what people with ME can do consistently.

"So what people see when I post pictures of an outing are really exceptions based on adrenaline."

#MEcfs #PwME #CFS

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How I’m really doing
Gepubliceerd op 8 december 2024
Yesterday, a good friend asked me what I am truly capable of doing. For example, whether I can get dressed and go downstairs every day. Whether I can make tea or coffee for myself.

My answer:“No, I cannot get dressed every day. In fact, I haven’t done that in ages. Making tea and coffee isn’t that easy. If I do, it’s at the expense of doing something else.

For a while I had a kettle with hot water next to my bed but I spilled too often while pouring and as a result burnt myself.

I go downstairs on good days to have my meal lying on the couch. That’s possible for about three to four times a week But today I washed my hair and then I can’t do that.

So what people see when I post pictures of an outing are really exceptions based on adrenaline.

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Shamim Malekmian @shamimmalekmian.bsky.social · 1h

Far-right X users who like saying "Orwelian" and "kafkaesque" should be forced to read ALL the books by the two authors and pass an exam on them.

Rachel Feder @rachelfeder.bsky.social · 23h

Tell me your most unhinged literary opinion, as a little treat

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Paul Tighe @paultighe.bsky.social · 1h

An informative 🧵.
Well worth a gander. (Wildlife pun intended.)

Rob @robosullivan.bsky.social · 2h

Let's explore the Green credentials of Heather Humphreys - The woman former GP member Brian Leddin thinks should be president.
She advocated for an increased burn period during her time as Minister for Heritage, as well as prolonging the period during which hedgerows could be cut. #Spéirgorm 1/n

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Saoirse McHugh @saoirsemc.bsky.social · 3h

"calls into question, why are the Government not doing something about it?"
Unfortunately the answer is easy. Managing floods like this would need landscape scale action including rewilding rivers and rewetting land and the government are fundamentally opposed to anything positive for nature

RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 3h

Farmers along the Shannon Callows have said their livelihoods are being destroyed by rising water levels in the area, which takes in large stretches of land in counties Galway, Offaly, Roscommon and Westmeath

Farmers along Shannon say lives 'destroyed by flooding'

Farmers along the Shannon Callows have said their livelihoods are being destroyed by rising water levels in the area, which takes in large stretches of land in counties Galway, Offaly, Roscommon and W...

www.rte.ie

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Casey Explosion @caseyexplosion.bsky.social · 2d

Who keeps casting him? Apparently, he does.

Allegedly, he attaches himself to a project as executive producer and puts up some of the budget as long as he can star in it.

Cosmic Marvel @dailycosmicmarvel.bsky.social · 2d

‘TRON: ARES’ has earned $14.3M in its opening day at the domestic box office.

For comparison, ‘MORBIUS’ opened to $17.3M.

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CarolC @carolconnolly.bsky.social · 3h

If you intend to be a writer you NEED to read widely, and outside of your comfort zones.

But if writing isn't on your personal To Do list, then yeah I absolutely support you only reading sports biographies or cats that solve crimes or whatever it is that you love. The world is on fire, be happy.

Rachel Feder @rachelfeder.bsky.social · 23h

Tell me your most unhinged literary opinion, as a little treat

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val @trickycrayon.bsky.social · 13h

We are over 10 minutes now on coverage of the hostages being reunited with their families.

There was honestly a less than 30-second spot showing some of the buses coming in with Palestinians.

1700 people were held with no charges or convictions.

No happy videos of reunification there.

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Micah @rincewind.run · 14h

it is more important to read books you actually enjoy reading than books that are Literature

Rachel Feder @rachelfeder.bsky.social · 23h

Tell me your most unhinged literary opinion, as a little treat

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Nick Harkaway @nickharkaway.com · 4h

Here we go - 15 years later it’s a tenner.

iludwig.co.uk

Ludwig

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Nick Harkaway @nickharkaway.com · 4h

Ludwig is genius. The original creator used to have a website where you could buy and download the entire run for something like a fiver; my kids grew up with it, as I did.

Danie Ware @danacea.bsky.social · 5h

Share a cartoon from the past that kids today probably never heard of.

youtu.be/FPvvjr3QIMk?...

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Oisín McGann @oisinmcgann.bsky.social · 16h

The children’s book industry has been misjudging reading levels for decades. It doesn’t pay well, so it’s populated by book lovers – keen readers who produce books for the kids they were: the most capable readers. But those were the minority. The majority read at a lower level, and still do.

Rachel Feder @rachelfeder.bsky.social · 23h

Tell me your most unhinged literary opinion, as a little treat

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CarolC @carolconnolly.bsky.social · 3h

Brian Leddin, which one was he?

*checks Wikipedia*

Oh, the WhatsApp group one.

Yikes.

The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 6h

Brian Leddin: Why I resigned from the Green Party over its decision to back Catherine Connolly

Party’s decision to support Connolly’s presidential campaign only deepened my concerns about its current direction

www.irishtimes.com

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Yair Wallach @yairwallach.bsky.social · 4h

On the 6th of October Israel had about 5,000 Palestinian prisoners.
Today, *after the exchange* Israel holds at least 9,000 prisoners, most of them have not been charged.
Conditions in prisons became intolerable after Oct 7. Torture and starvation are standard.

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Eoghan Daltun 🌍 @irishrainforest.bsky.social · 5h

Ex-Green TD Brian Leddin is leaving the Greens over the party's support for "far left" Connolly, and voting for Fine Gael's Humphreys as president.

He believes climate and ecological breakdown are not left-right issues.

He's very wrong: *capitalism* is their core driver.

The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 6h

Brian Leddin: Why I resigned from the Green Party over its decision to back Catherine Connolly

Party’s decision to support Connolly’s presidential campaign only deepened my concerns about its current direction

www.irishtimes.com

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Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon @easterconuk.bsky.social · 4h

Reminder to all Iridescence Bursary Scheme First deadline: 31 October 2025

Need support with attending Iridescence? We’ve got a bursary scheme to help.

The scheme is open to anyone in the UK or Ireland.

Full details and the application form can be found here
eastercon2026.org/bursary-sche...

Bursary Scheme Policy | Iridescence

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Dean Buckley @deanbuckley.bsky.social · 16h

every day that Heather Humphreys is not asked why she refused to meet with disability activists during the Scrap the Green Paper campaign is another day of ignominy for the Irish press. she's running on her record, yet she's not questioned on it any substantive way

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Hanniba-LINA Lecter 💀 @agirlcalledlina.bsky.social · 18h

The whitewashing begins, I actually think a big driver for this ‘peace’ deal was to protect Israel from total ostracisation on the global stage, they should still be punished and made to account for their genocide

RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 18h

Eurovision Song Contest organisers will no longer meet online in November to vote on Israel's participation in the competition, following Middle East "developments", the European Broadcasting Union said

Eurovision organisers push back Israel decision

Eurovision Song Contest organisers will no longer meet online in November to vote on Israel's participation in the competition, following Middle East "developments", the European Broadcasting Union sa...

www.rte.ie

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Karen Mulreid @beatingblog.bsky.social · 18h

No no. No, we won't be doing that. We won't be brushing the last two years under the carpet just because there is a current ceasefire. This is appalling, Israel should not be allowed to participate until Palestine is free and Netanyahu is behind bars for war crimes, where he belongs.

RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 18h

Eurovision Song Contest organisers will no longer meet online in November to vote on Israel's participation in the competition, following Middle East "developments", the European Broadcasting Union said

Eurovision organisers push back Israel decision

Eurovision Song Contest organisers will no longer meet online in November to vote on Israel's participation in the competition, following Middle East "developments", the European Broadcasting Union sa...

www.rte.ie

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Matthew Parkinson-Bennett @matthewpb.bsky.social · 18h

I really think “We’ve made up a rapist. He doesn’t exist. Why won’t you condemn him?!?” is some of the most bizarre Brass Eye stuff we’ve ever seen

The Foggy Jew @hmcevansoneya.bsky.social · 19h

Like, Catherine Connolly isn't perfect and there are valid criticism of her, but instead we have been subjected to some of the most incredible nonsense over the last few weeks instead. Even things with a real basis have been pushed to nonsensical extremes. A mess.

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Peter Beaumont @petersbeaumont1.bsky.social · 1d

If you've never been to Gaza, you won't appreciate what the yellow line means. Basically Israel now holds most of Gaza's small but important agricultural land. Continued Israeli occupation, which I judge the likely outcome, makes Gaza even more unliveable and more dependent on outside goods.

AFP News Agency @en.afp.com · 1d

Gaza Strip: Israeli army has withdrawn to the 'yellow line'

AFP Infographic with map of the Gaza Strip showing the 'yellow line' where the Israeli army has withdrawn its forces as of October 10, according to US envoy Steve Witkoff

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CarolC @carolconnolly.bsky.social · 23h

Someone on the old bird site once said he looked like Anger from Inside Out. Whenever I see him giving what I am sure he considers to be a rousing speech, it's all I can see.

a cartoon character with an angry face is wearing a tie and a shirt .

Alt: The character Anger from the Pixar cartoon Inside Out. He is a red little man in a white shirt, grey trousers and a tie. In this clip, he gets angry and flames shoot out of the top of his head.

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David Klemperer @dmk1793.bsky.social · 1d

This is such a good article btw - I really buy this as a theory of contemporary US politics

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The Foggy Jew @hmcevansoneya.bsky.social · 1d

I understand what this chap is trying to do but imo this is just another step in handing the flag itself to the far right.

If you need to deface the flag for it to be welcoming or acceptable, you are ceding enormous ground.

Dublin Inquirer @dublininquirer.com · 1d

To “add to the noise”, a designer creates new, welcoming flags. As the council considers whether to take down the tricolours proliferating across the city, Dan Eames is aiming to add to them.

To “add to the noise”, a designer creates new, welcoming flags

As the council considers whether to take down the tricolours proliferating across the city, Dan Eames is aiming to add to them.

www.dublininquirer.com

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The Rascal King of Gregging @therascalking.bsky.social · 1d

The one that's sending me off is hearing the morning news describe an Israeli hostage as "a soldier in the IDF, kidnapped from a tank".
Like, come on now.

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