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* Actor & Voice Actor 🇮🇪🇬🇧🇪🇺
* Irish Equity & Executive Team
* FIA Actors Disability Committee since '24
* SAG-E
* Freelance Crew 🎬🎭🪄🎼🌳
* Certified Adult Learning Tutor
* Founded MrsMouse '08
* Genealogy 🧱🌳📜🖥️🧬
* Handler of World's 1st 🦮 in 🎭 & 🎬
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scottpb.bsky.social
Did you or someone you know dance on Soul Train in the 1970s?

I’d like to talk with you or them about that experience for my research

Thanks!
December 6, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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profolus.com
CATURDAY: Observers have documented that cats show stronger vocal greetings toward men. This hints at the awareness and remarkable sensitivity cats have to human signals and situational context.
Domestic Cats Meow More Frequently Toward Male Caregivers - Profolus
Domestic cats greet their human caregivers using a mix of vocalizations, body movements, and postures.
www.profolus.com
December 7, 2025 at 5:30 AM
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womensartbluesky.bsky.social
Crochet mandala street decorations, a collective creation by women in Licata, Italy #WomensArt
(via Howtofeelgood. net)
Photo looking up at suspended circular differently patterned and coloured crochet work, in a band above a street at night with Italian houses on either side
December 7, 2025 at 5:35 AM
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folukeifejola.bsky.social
The University of Bristol Law School has three academic posts. The adverts close at midnight on the 4th January 2026.

Senior Lecturer in Law, Intellectual Property Law: lnkd.in/eKtEKRTQ
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Law, Criminal Law and/or the Law of Evidence lnkd.in/eRgmVsyK
December 3, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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beijingpalmer.bsky.social
a lovely obituary but this in particular really got me
December 5, 2025 at 5:05 AM
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cvcev.bsky.social
📢 Clinically Vulnerable Families is delighted to announce that

"See a mask, wear a mask"

is the new protocol to support Clinically Vulnerable voters, following our advocacy efforts.

Amazing work by the @electoralcommission.org.uk !
The range of equipment and measures which could be useful in supporting voters at polling stations has been expanded to include the British Sign Language (BSL) Video Relay interpreting service and training for polling station staff on the 'see a mask, wear a mask' protocol to support clinically vulnerable voters.
December 4, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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womensartbluesky.bsky.social
Octopus Teapot by Japanese ceramic artist Keiko Masumoto #Womensart
Photo of a teapot shaped like a blue and white patterned octopus, placed on a wood floor
December 5, 2025 at 6:08 AM
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adamparkhomenko.bsky.social
The fact that four hostile drones tried to hit Zelenskyy’s plane & it’s barely a blip in the news cycle should terrify everyone. We’ve been dragged so deep into the chaos era that an attempted strike on a world leader doesn’t even break through. When this becomes normal, the world is in real danger.
December 5, 2025 at 2:04 AM
dglaity.bsky.social
Can't believe I missed #GenHour again! I have such a blindspot for Thursdays.

I'm off work currently but did take on a small, voluntary case yesterday.

Quite a bittersweet one - the client had their Xmas card returned to sender & needed to know if a *surprisingly* light on details

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December 5, 2025 at 6:03 AM
dglaity.bsky.social
Gorgeous Moon this evening (for even more gorgeous images, I recommend the afartv channel Iceland multi view at the moment - the Moon is lighting up like daylight).

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Moonrise over trees Close-up of moonrise over trees Moonrise over trees
December 4, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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kristadb1.bsky.social
A little history + my family lore thread on Bubble and Squeak (or hash, or fry up)!

First - today's supper!
hashed root veg and ham, poached egg on top
December 4, 2025 at 12:55 AM
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sedvitae.bsky.social
In a world awash with negative science/health news this is unashamedly great news. connectsci.au/news/news-pa...
Seventh patient in HIV remission after stem cell transplant | News | ConnectSci
connectsci.au
December 3, 2025 at 7:21 AM
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bencollins.bsky.social
Hey all,

The Onion is accepting applicants for our writing, video and graphics fellowships.

Fellowships last six months, pay well, and provide full benefits.

You can apply at theonion.com/fellowship.
Fellowship
theonion.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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robertpurfield.bsky.social
Today is international day of Persons with disabilities proud to stand in aupport with Purple Lights founder Gary Kearney and @irishequity.bsky.social executive members in support of this #purplelights25
December 3, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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dubfirebrigade.bsky.social
We were delighted to support #PurpleLights25 which is the awareness campaign for the UN International Day for people with disabilities.
December 3, 2025 at 5:53 PM
dglaity.bsky.social
As a colleague who is also a disabled person, I'm thrilled to see my union backing the campaign for the fourth year in a row.

The industry as a whole is a long way behind on inclusion & equitable treatment of the community I belong to, but slowly, gradually, there is change coming.

#Solidarity!

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irishequity.bsky.social Irish Equity @irishequity.bsky.social · 3d
In 2021 #IrishEquity applied to our sister org. #SIPTU & got their promise that every #InternationalDisabledPeoplesDay from then on, the pagoda roof of liberty hall will be lit purple in support of the #PurpleLights campaign.

We are proud to be able to support #PurpleLights25 again tonight.

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In a room that is lit purple, 5 people stand: 3 members of Irish Equity's Executive (Vice President Jessica Freed, Trustee Ann Russell, President Gerry O'Brien), stand next to SIPTU organiser Robbie Purfield & #PurpleLights founder Gary Kearney. They are holding an assortment of #PurpleLights Props. In a room that is lit purple, 5 people stand: 3 members of Irish Equity's Executive (Vice President Jessica Freed, Trustee Ann Russell, President Gerry O'Brien), stand next to SIPTU organiser Robbie Purfield & #PurpleLights founder Gary Kearney. They are holding an assortment of #PurpleLights Props.
December 3, 2025 at 3:42 PM
dglaity.bsky.social
If you know my work & like it, please would you consider recommending me to folk you know who might want to buy something from me. That's the best practical thing that could help us at the moment that we can think of.

Huge thanks to anyone who asked "can we do anything?" so far. We so appreciate it
Alt text description of images: Between images 1 & 2 are screenshots of my business' post to Facebook of this morning. My logo (which is in black & white, & is a larger version of my maker's mark - a sleeping dormouse curled into a circle, with 'est. 2008' written on its back) & the page name (MrsMouse) is in the top left corner of image one. The 2 images carry this message in black text on white: "Given everything that's in the wind at the moment, I'm *tentatively* thinking of opening up some commission slots, because as the woman said - if I can gather the money they'd rather do the damned MRI sooner.* To set some expectations though: 1) Xmas delivery will not happen. Xmas deadline with me is Halloween for Xmas delivery at the best of times. - & this is far from the best of times. 2) Until the MRI, I'm going to be following the OT's instructions to the letter, so feeble as it seems, if a project needs any: 'bending, stretching, twisting, or reaching' or lifting in excess of 6lb, then that part of the work will not happen until after the MRI hopefully clears me. 🤞 3) Any highly decorative work (especially stitch work) will likely be much slower (if started before), as until we know what this thing with my arm is, I'm not overstressing it. - last thing to know is I was already part way through a pair of gloves for a 2yo from the knits for limb difference organisation I'm in, so everybody gets in line behind her because there's no way I'm leaving a little girl to cold hands a minute more than I have to. If that's acceptable to folks, then please drop me a message & we can talk about a quote." Then, under a wee black line to separate it is the footnote from the top of the post. It reads: "* For those who may have missed it: on 24 Nov spouse, my assistance dog & me were stationary in our car when we were hit from behind by an uninsured driver (who has likely written off the car). Both my assistance dog & me were hurt. He is fortunately on the mend and resting" Alt text description of images: Between images 1 & 2 are screenshots of my business' post to Facebook of this morning. My logo (which is in black & white, & is a larger version of my maker's mark - a sleeping dormouse curled into a circle, with 'est. 2008' written on its back) & the page name (MrsMouse) is in the top left corner of image one. The 2 images carry this message in black text on white: "Given everything that's in the wind at the moment, I'm *tentatively* thinking of opening up some commission slots, because as the woman said - if I can gather the money they'd rather do the damned MRI sooner.* To set some expectations though: 1) Xmas delivery will not happen. Xmas deadline with me is Halloween for Xmas delivery at the best of times. - & this is far from the best of times. 2) Until the MRI, I'm going to be following the OT's instructions to the letter, so feeble as it seems, if a project needs any: 'bending, stretching, twisting, or reaching' or lifting in excess of 6lb, then that part of the work will not happen until after the MRI hopefully clears me. 🤞 3) Any highly decorative work (especially stitch work) will likely be much slower (if started before), as until we know what this thing with my arm is, I'm not overstressing it. - last thing to know is I was already part way through a pair of gloves for a 2yo from the knits for limb difference organisation I'm in, so everybody gets in line behind her because there's no way I'm leaving a little girl to cold hands a minute more than I have to. If that's acceptable to folks, then please drop me a message & we can talk about a quote." Then, under a wee black line to separate it is the footnote from the top of the post. It reads: "* For those who may have missed it: on 24 Nov spouse, my assistance dog & me were stationary in our car when we were hit from behind by an uninsured driver (who has likely written off the car). Both my assistance dog & me were hurt. He is fortunately on the mend and resting"
December 3, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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ianriddler.bsky.social
Madness

"We're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it"
- Robin Williams

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#Twizel, #NewZealand.
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"Look with your eyes. See with your Soul."

(from the big storm of 11 May, 24)

#Aurora #Madness #Reflections #Landscape #Nightscape #Astro #EastCoastKin #BucketList #TravelTuesday
December 2, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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buriedbybooks.bsky.social
The tiny nonprofit I’m on the board of (all volunteer) organizes and runs a free summer music program for rural kids. If you’re looking for a hyper local nonprofit to donate to: plumas-performing-arts.square.site
December 2, 2025 at 3:37 PM
dglaity.bsky.social
One 4 Australian folks:

Little human I know (age 4) is getting into geography in a *big* way - esp maps.

They would like to know: When you're in Australia, do your maps have Australia like a car driving right to left? (Have clarified: wheels on the bottom. Smoke out the back')

1/3...
December 3, 2025 at 7:11 AM
dglaity.bsky.social
Yet again he's outdone himself. Bravo!
December 2, 2025 at 7:51 PM
dglaity.bsky.social
This is yet another reason why we must have #STEAM!

#STEAMoverSTEM is long overdue a revival.

Signed,

Your friendly, neighbourhood, proud #WomanInSTEAM
martinnutbeem.bsky.social Martin Nutbeem @martinnutbeem.bsky.social · 4d
This is why it's important to have Arts/Humanities courses AND STEM courses. It all fits together, they compliment each other.

There's no such thing as useless education.
boredoftheoldone.bsky.social Ro @boredoftheoldone.bsky.social · 5d
Adding alt text to this because this is fucking amazing and everyone deserves to read it.
December 2, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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rbreich.bsky.social
Thinking about shopping on Amazon for Cyber Monday?

Watch this first. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/FaRBjqYsXRE
Should You Boycott Amazon?
Robert Reich
www.youtube.com
December 1, 2025 at 5:05 PM
dglaity.bsky.social
How's your Monday morning going?

40min on hold with Allianz to find that yet wan was *NOT* insured when she hit us. - & then just as she was starting to explain the rest, the call detached at their end...

Meanwhile, my optician has closed down, so dealing with the visual symptoms just got worse.
December 1, 2025 at 11:52 AM
dglaity.bsky.social
Love this!
nostalgicthing.bsky.social Nostalgic Things @nostalgicthing.bsky.social · 6d
It’s December. December's birth flower is the Christmas Tree. Its birthstones are Green Triangle, Caramel Keg and Elizabeth Shaw Mints.

The zodiac signs for the month of December are Flanders (until December 21) and Swann (December 22 onward)
December 1, 2025 at 7:30 AM