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@essers.bsky.social
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Social Justice Worrier. Cynical Optimist. Will write for money or faint praise. Possessed by Sphynx cats…
She/her LGBTQIA+ rights matter
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Ah, many of the dogs biggest fans only got to meet them over the internet. His spirit’s always around, too.

Also, I now have two vaguely cat-shaped demons, if that’s any consolation… ☺️
Blix is a blue sphynx and Spike is a pink one, and they are both much eviler than they look. They are on a golden porches coloured seat, looking upwards, Blix is being regal by crushing the cat bed beneath he repose, and Spike is peeping out from the two tier wicker basket. Her eyes are green, her face is black. His eyes are blue and his nose is black on a white muzzle.
July 3, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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Well, I suppose this is exactly what we should expect from a Tory governm—- Wait a goddamn minute!

So, this is what we’re doing is it? Well that’s just fucking great…

#LongCovid #NHS #NHSCutbacks #ChronicIllness #Disabilities
Letter from Mersey Care NHS Trust about the discontinuation of the Long Covid Service, which will now finish from the start of April 2025, due to no longer receiving national funding. Key phrases include “We understand that this change may cause you some concern,” and the text goes on to include links to contact local LC services in the meantime, and a link for further information about what’s happening and why.
February 24, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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There’s a solution to every problem. (And, of course a problem to every solution, because they are either still and mean I can’t get up, or racing around at speed, making any movement fraught with danger…)
Blix and Spike, the sexy Sphynxes, looking entirely not to blame for anything, aka asleep
September 28, 2023 at 12:18 AM
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Ok. Soo ios17 is actually pretty funky. If you want me, I’ll be over here making stickers of everything…
Little pink Spike the Sphynx. He’s looking at you
September 25, 2023 at 6:03 PM
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Some beans to nourish your soul. I’ve gone to bed because sitting up is hard. Long covid is a twat. That is all.
Two Sphynxes (the usual suspects) in a heap. Blix is facing away and Spike is showing off his long spreads toes. Same two Sphynxes, same heap, but from above so you can see their creases. Blix is curled up and has her head on Spike, and is spooning him with her arm over his belly. Spike is stretched out to the right Blix is curled more tightly, but still with her head on his side. Spike is doing squirrel arms and curly toes. All on a black background
September 22, 2023 at 4:20 PM
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Arthur is visiting! He’s just an extra big, extra annoying cat, really…. #cats #sphynx #whippet
A blue grey whippet and a little pink Sphynx, watching Criminal Minds whilst sat on me. They are facing the tv and have matching ears, and they are on my long black dress Blue grey whippet and blue grey Sphynx. Blix is on the arm of the chair (also grey) 👀 ng at Arthur, whose ears are now flat. In the background is the big cat tree and my new sunflowers in a large vase, next to the tv Same as previous picture, but Blix is now in profile, doing a ‘look’ that expresses how she feels about dogs in the house… Arthur’s ears are down, and Spike is facing the camera, still on my lap, but sniffing Arthur in an intrigued way.
September 15, 2023 at 9:42 AM
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This is actually happening in our schools. Most parents don’t realise this.
B&W still from 1963 film version of Lord of the Flies, showing a range of young boys with painted faces and bodies, holding sticks and spears, standing on rocks against a clear sky
September 9, 2023 at 10:36 PM
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Me addressing my followers
An engraving of a nice Georgian lady startling the devil with her foof
September 1, 2023 at 11:48 PM
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More goblins
Spike, his arm outstretched Classy Spike pic, with all the contrast Spike, he is wrinkly. Pink cat, black background
September 1, 2023 at 3:42 AM
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All we have is St Helens is a head that looks like your aspect ratio is fucked…
Dream sculpture St Helens Merseyside UK. An elongated giant woman’s head in white in a field Elongated white female head in a field against a blue sky. Yes it really looks like that.
August 31, 2023 at 5:26 PM
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Happy siblings…
The face off. Big blue Sphynx and little pink one The attack. A bit blurry Ferocious rolling
August 31, 2023 at 5:17 PM
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Obligatory goblin pictures #sphynx #baby
Spike the baby Sphynx. Pink cat with big blue eyes, looking to left Spike the baby Sphynx. Pink cat with big blue eyes, looking down and to left
August 31, 2023 at 4:10 PM
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Happy Princess Diana Day everyone!
August 31, 2023 at 4:02 PM
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As opposed to any other day, yes…
August 22, 2023 at 3:25 PM
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Excellent. Just what we need right now.
Still from Starship Troopers; “I’m doing my part” line of troops
August 20, 2023 at 11:12 PM
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My new baby is kind of white with blue eyes, (apart from two dark smudges on his nose) but actually, he’s really pink. Which is cool cos he’s a boy and my big girl is blue. Yeah, just fucking with the gender norms as usual… 😬
Ridiculous Sphynx kitten with two dark smudges on his nose and blue eyes, but mostly raw-chicken-pink all over. He’s Spike Spike and Blix curled up on the bed, looking innocent of all crimes Sharing is caring. The cat nest is only just big enough for two. One big Blix head and one little Spike head in the shadows of a squishy grey cat nest, on top of an ochre cord blanket box, next to a furry turquoise cushion
August 20, 2023 at 10:07 PM
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Me, announcing myself on the skyline
Servalan. « Maximum power! »
August 14, 2023 at 2:21 AM
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Forgot to post pictures of the new baby today…
Pink Sphynx kitten, with a white nose and dark smudges either side. Pale blue eyes and dark ears, sitting in my pale blue bedding with grey swirly patterns. His tail is curled around his right front leg. See other pic descript - but with his eyes looking up this time.
August 14, 2023 at 2:16 AM
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My very late brunch from this week. Brioche French toast (with egg and vanilla) bacon, maple syrup with two poached eggs and hollandaise on top. The absolute BEST.
August 11, 2023 at 11:50 PM
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Cats. Bonding
Two stupid cats sleeping in a heap. Yes, Spike seems to have his head up Blix’s ass…
August 11, 2023 at 11:48 PM
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New tattoo. Many thanks to Sandy Green at Rain City for designing just what I wanted ☺️
New tat. Raven on books, red rose, red wine, moon and star. Scroll that says “The raven himself is hoarse”. See other pic for deets
August 9, 2023 at 4:45 PM
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However, I have to meet the Uber delivery guy looking like this…
Me, with a bag of hair dye on my head
August 8, 2023 at 8:21 PM
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Two warring houses become one!
Two cats in one cat nest! It’s been contested ground until now
August 8, 2023 at 8:06 PM
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GM from me & Spike
Kitten and leg. Note scratches that again cover my entire body
August 8, 2023 at 10:41 AM
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It’s #internationalcatday! Here’s my cats having found the one patch of sunshine in the house
Two Sphynx; one big blue and one little pink, in a sliver of sunshine on my awful landlord carpet
August 8, 2023 at 10:35 AM