Vanessa Smith
@normalness.bsky.social
We're all normal to ourselves. I write. I hate hustle. I love shiny objects. Can't even influence an ant. Anthropology & sociology graduate. Author of books. Spoonie. And much more.
www.normalness.com
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Vanessa Smith
@normalness.bsky.social
· Feb 11
This was one of my favourite tweets so it needs sharing here too:
I’ve experienced {symptom}
And
I’ve been disabled by {symptom}
Are two very different things.
I’ve experienced {symptom}
And
I’ve been disabled by {symptom}
Are two very different things.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Miranda Island. Gloomy October Rain
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Miranda Island. Gloomy October Rain
YouTube video by NormalNess
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January 29, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Miranda Island. Gloomy October Rain
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which is bs and all housing should be public
According to Corinne Dobson, the chief executive of ACT Shelter, another major problem is that if community housing providers take on a young person, they receive about 46 per cent less rent than they would if they housed adults on other income support.
According to Corinne Dobson, the chief executive of ACT Shelter, another major problem is that if community housing providers take on a young person, they receive about 46 per cent less rent than they would if they housed adults on other income support.
Why Nick 'wouldn't be alive' without public housing
Hundreds of young people struggle with homelessness each year, and advocates say it's "financially unviable" for housing providers to take them in.
www.abc.net.au
January 29, 2026 at 5:29 AM
which is bs and all housing should be public
According to Corinne Dobson, the chief executive of ACT Shelter, another major problem is that if community housing providers take on a young person, they receive about 46 per cent less rent than they would if they housed adults on other income support.
According to Corinne Dobson, the chief executive of ACT Shelter, another major problem is that if community housing providers take on a young person, they receive about 46 per cent less rent than they would if they housed adults on other income support.
This came up on my jobs alert from ethical jobs and frankly what an unethical job.
Unpaid even though their growth is via subscription. Transferring to paid work is linked to variables out of your control. You have to attend unpaid meetings.
www.ethicaljobs.com.au/members/TheA...
Unpaid even though their growth is via subscription. Transferring to paid work is linked to variables out of your control. You have to attend unpaid meetings.
www.ethicaljobs.com.au/members/TheA...
Volunteer Journalist - Not-for-Profit & Charity News - Remote / Work from Home - Job in Melbourne - The Advocate
Write stories that give charities a voice. Build your portfolio, gain virtual newsroom experience, and help grow a subscriber-funded social impact media platform.
www.ethicaljobs.com.au
January 29, 2026 at 1:39 AM
This came up on my jobs alert from ethical jobs and frankly what an unethical job.
Unpaid even though their growth is via subscription. Transferring to paid work is linked to variables out of your control. You have to attend unpaid meetings.
www.ethicaljobs.com.au/members/TheA...
Unpaid even though their growth is via subscription. Transferring to paid work is linked to variables out of your control. You have to attend unpaid meetings.
www.ethicaljobs.com.au/members/TheA...
Time lapses I take are mostly of clouds and sky, which means they may have flashing effects in them and be unsuitable for some people. youtu.be/-xSEPhDGIb0
9 May 2025
YouTube video by NormalNess
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January 28, 2026 at 1:10 AM
Time lapses I take are mostly of clouds and sky, which means they may have flashing effects in them and be unsuitable for some people. youtu.be/-xSEPhDGIb0
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1) "...While studies on biopsychosocial factors in physiologic disorders like POTS can be informative, they can also be weaponized by those who continue to erroneously believe that patients with POTS have abnormal behavioral, emotional and coping mechanisms..."
January 26, 2026 at 8:18 AM
1) "...While studies on biopsychosocial factors in physiologic disorders like POTS can be informative, they can also be weaponized by those who continue to erroneously believe that patients with POTS have abnormal behavioral, emotional and coping mechanisms..."
Happy Home Paradise: Octavian: A window to the sea youtu.be/DYeLVF1P5xM
Happy Home Paradise: Octavian: A window to the sea
YouTube video by NormalNess
youtu.be
January 27, 2026 at 9:26 AM
Happy Home Paradise: Octavian: A window to the sea youtu.be/DYeLVF1P5xM
The clusterfuck continues. They refused to help me unless I sign up for a new plan. So I’m looking for a new nbn provider now. Who are you with? Do you recommend them?
Oh goody goody my Optus modem just completely died. Good thing to die on a long weekend /sarcasm
January 26, 2026 at 2:53 AM
The clusterfuck continues. They refused to help me unless I sign up for a new plan. So I’m looking for a new nbn provider now. Who are you with? Do you recommend them?
If you've ever wanted to try journaling but also have a bit of an eye roll attitude towards such things, I'm kindly bridging the gap for you.
YES, I HAVE MADE A SNARKY GRATITUDE JOURNAL. A4 sized, you can use it printed or digital.
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YES, I HAVE MADE A SNARKY GRATITUDE JOURNAL. A4 sized, you can use it printed or digital.
payhip.com/b/TinUX
The Ultimate Snarky Gratitude Journal
On January 22nd I had a bright shiny idea because I am good at those. (I have them on days that aren't January 22nd as well. That's how good at them I am!) After some delays due to migraine, a burning hot pain flare, leaving my
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January 26, 2026 at 1:25 AM
If you've ever wanted to try journaling but also have a bit of an eye roll attitude towards such things, I'm kindly bridging the gap for you.
YES, I HAVE MADE A SNARKY GRATITUDE JOURNAL. A4 sized, you can use it printed or digital.
payhip.com/b/TinUX
YES, I HAVE MADE A SNARKY GRATITUDE JOURNAL. A4 sized, you can use it printed or digital.
payhip.com/b/TinUX
Do you think one day basic baking ingredients (flour, sugar etc) will ever come in finger proof packaging? Because it is literally impossible for me to pick it up in a store & not stick my finger through the shitty packaging.
January 24, 2026 at 6:50 AM
Do you think one day basic baking ingredients (flour, sugar etc) will ever come in finger proof packaging? Because it is literally impossible for me to pick it up in a store & not stick my finger through the shitty packaging.
Oh goody goody my Optus modem just completely died. Good thing to die on a long weekend /sarcasm
January 24, 2026 at 3:22 AM
Oh goody goody my Optus modem just completely died. Good thing to die on a long weekend /sarcasm
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2026 Advocacy Plans
To be honest, this blog post is more frustrated thoughts than plans.
normalness.com/2026/01/22/2...
To be honest, this blog post is more frustrated thoughts than plans.
normalness.com/2026/01/22/2...
2026 Advocacy Plans - Normal Ness
The other day I posted on LinkedIn about ableism in universities as a staff member. A friend then sent me a link to a research survey on that topic, knowing I would have a lot to say. And I did. I fil...
normalness.com
January 22, 2026 at 7:16 AM
2026 Advocacy Plans
To be honest, this blog post is more frustrated thoughts than plans.
normalness.com/2026/01/22/2...
To be honest, this blog post is more frustrated thoughts than plans.
normalness.com/2026/01/22/2...
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Marinating and procrastinating: thinking about new works
thechronicallycreative.substack.com/p/marinating...
thechronicallycreative.substack.com/p/marinating...
Marinating and procrastinating
Thinking about new works
thechronicallycreative.substack.com
January 22, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Marinating and procrastinating: thinking about new works
thechronicallycreative.substack.com/p/marinating...
thechronicallycreative.substack.com/p/marinating...
“Partly it was because offices buildings literally didn’t have the infrastructure for women: they had no toilets for women.”
herhalfofhistory.com/2025/08/21/1...
This is not a 19thC issue. I’ve worked a lot of jobs & off the top of my head I can recall two places with inappropriate toilets.
herhalfofhistory.com/2025/08/21/1...
This is not a 19thC issue. I’ve worked a lot of jobs & off the top of my head I can recall two places with inappropriate toilets.
15.5 ‘Superfluous’ Women and the Typewriter
In 1869, the English essayist William Rathbone Greg wrote a little piece called “Why Are Women Redundant?” and the title alone is proof that he badly needed an editor. Upon reading his essay, it be…
herhalfofhistory.com
January 23, 2026 at 5:59 AM
“Partly it was because offices buildings literally didn’t have the infrastructure for women: they had no toilets for women.”
herhalfofhistory.com/2025/08/21/1...
This is not a 19thC issue. I’ve worked a lot of jobs & off the top of my head I can recall two places with inappropriate toilets.
herhalfofhistory.com/2025/08/21/1...
This is not a 19thC issue. I’ve worked a lot of jobs & off the top of my head I can recall two places with inappropriate toilets.
Time lapses I take are mostly of clouds and sky, which means they may have flashing effects in them and be unsuitable for some people.
youtu.be/UkL4stLVpRQ
youtu.be/UkL4stLVpRQ
22 March 2025
YouTube video by NormalNess
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January 23, 2026 at 4:48 AM
Time lapses I take are mostly of clouds and sky, which means they may have flashing effects in them and be unsuitable for some people.
youtu.be/UkL4stLVpRQ
youtu.be/UkL4stLVpRQ
Journal your way to royalty!!
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HighNess
In the grand old tradition of cashing in on the existence of the royals, and in the less grand and way less old tradition of me making unhelpful journals (the ultimate snarky gratitude journal and new-ness) comes the latest amazing offer. An exploita
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January 23, 2026 at 4:09 AM
Journal your way to royalty!!
payhip.com/b/T5NU3
payhip.com/b/T5NU3
Marinating and procrastinating: thinking about new works
thechronicallycreative.substack.com/p/marinating...
thechronicallycreative.substack.com/p/marinating...
Marinating and procrastinating
Thinking about new works
thechronicallycreative.substack.com
January 22, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Marinating and procrastinating: thinking about new works
thechronicallycreative.substack.com/p/marinating...
thechronicallycreative.substack.com/p/marinating...
2026 Advocacy Plans
To be honest, this blog post is more frustrated thoughts than plans.
normalness.com/2026/01/22/2...
To be honest, this blog post is more frustrated thoughts than plans.
normalness.com/2026/01/22/2...
2026 Advocacy Plans - Normal Ness
The other day I posted on LinkedIn about ableism in universities as a staff member. A friend then sent me a link to a research survey on that topic, knowing I would have a lot to say. And I did. I fil...
normalness.com
January 22, 2026 at 7:16 AM
2026 Advocacy Plans
To be honest, this blog post is more frustrated thoughts than plans.
normalness.com/2026/01/22/2...
To be honest, this blog post is more frustrated thoughts than plans.
normalness.com/2026/01/22/2...
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If you are feeling sad or overwhelmed or hopeless: trust me, and read this thread.
I came to Minneapolis to report on what's going on, and one of the main questions I showed up with is "just what is the scale of the resistance?" After all, we're all used to the news calling Portland a "war zone" or whatever when it's just some protests in one part of town.
January 22, 2026 at 5:17 AM
If you are feeling sad or overwhelmed or hopeless: trust me, and read this thread.
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It's genuinely a leaderless (or leaderful) movement, decentralized in a way that the state is absolutely unequipped to handle. There are a few basic skills involved, and so people teach each other those skills, and people are collectively refining them.
January 22, 2026 at 3:58 AM
It's genuinely a leaderless (or leaderful) movement, decentralized in a way that the state is absolutely unequipped to handle. There are a few basic skills involved, and so people teach each other those skills, and people are collectively refining them.
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"The Australian Government has made a decision to no longer publish data about COVID-19 cases in Australian residential aged care facilities on a weekly basis."
@healthgovau.bsky.social @markbutlermp.bsky.social
@healthgovau.bsky.social @markbutlermp.bsky.social
January 20, 2026 at 11:07 PM
"The Australian Government has made a decision to no longer publish data about COVID-19 cases in Australian residential aged care facilities on a weekly basis."
@healthgovau.bsky.social @markbutlermp.bsky.social
@healthgovau.bsky.social @markbutlermp.bsky.social
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There's a lot of misunderstandings about what "cozy" fiction entails so I want to do a quick "this is where it comes from, where it's going, what it does, etc. thread.
Keep in mind that there is no one "cozy" genre. "Cozy" is a tonal modifier that creates subgenres when applied to other genres.
Keep in mind that there is no one "cozy" genre. "Cozy" is a tonal modifier that creates subgenres when applied to other genres.
January 20, 2026 at 3:19 AM
There's a lot of misunderstandings about what "cozy" fiction entails so I want to do a quick "this is where it comes from, where it's going, what it does, etc. thread.
Keep in mind that there is no one "cozy" genre. "Cozy" is a tonal modifier that creates subgenres when applied to other genres.
Keep in mind that there is no one "cozy" genre. "Cozy" is a tonal modifier that creates subgenres when applied to other genres.
My fast mini slow cooker died 😭 Need to replace it asap cos it’s the main way I manage to feed myself.
January 20, 2026 at 4:27 AM
My fast mini slow cooker died 😭 Need to replace it asap cos it’s the main way I manage to feed myself.
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Fairly sure it’s unintentional, but the end date on this mug being sold by the Smithsonian does make it sound a little like they’re saying America dies in 2026…
January 19, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Fairly sure it’s unintentional, but the end date on this mug being sold by the Smithsonian does make it sound a little like they’re saying America dies in 2026…
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A greeting card for my Bluesky friends
January 17, 2026 at 10:53 PM
A greeting card for my Bluesky friends