Pat H🏳️🌈
@pats-musings.bsky.social
The musings of a married gay 40 something. 🏳️🌈 Follow at own risk! 😁. Teetotal, Greyhound lover.
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Whatever the rights or wrongs, it's actually not the job of Chris Mason to pass judgement or offer his views. There's far too much of this going on at the BBC now and it's pretty outrageous. It's the job of BBC correspondents to present the facts not to offer opinions.
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Chris Mason: Why, in my judgement, Reeves was misleading on one specific point
The Chancellor chose not to share some information on tax receipts in an unusual press conference, given before the Budget.
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December 1, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Whatever the rights or wrongs, it's actually not the job of Chris Mason to pass judgement or offer his views. There's far too much of this going on at the BBC now and it's pretty outrageous. It's the job of BBC correspondents to present the facts not to offer opinions.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
World Aids Day 1st December.
Remembering with love and kindness all the brilliant people whose lives were tragically and cruelly cut short by Aids. Remembering especially those who died alone in isolation due to moral panic and stigma.
Remembering with love and kindness all the brilliant people whose lives were tragically and cruelly cut short by Aids. Remembering especially those who died alone in isolation due to moral panic and stigma.
December 1, 2025 at 7:47 AM
World Aids Day 1st December.
Remembering with love and kindness all the brilliant people whose lives were tragically and cruelly cut short by Aids. Remembering especially those who died alone in isolation due to moral panic and stigma.
Remembering with love and kindness all the brilliant people whose lives were tragically and cruelly cut short by Aids. Remembering especially those who died alone in isolation due to moral panic and stigma.
I really hope the banks get slapped with a windfall tax on their profits in the budget. They were bailed out massively during the 2008 financial crisis with all the resulting national debt and it's hard to see how they paid it all back. They're now posting billions in profits, so payback time!
November 26, 2025 at 11:44 AM
I really hope the banks get slapped with a windfall tax on their profits in the budget. They were bailed out massively during the 2008 financial crisis with all the resulting national debt and it's hard to see how they paid it all back. They're now posting billions in profits, so payback time!
Just seen someone sharing a picture of their dinner (or tea, for those of us up north) and it looked lovely, except for the fact that a lot of the plate was still visible. Who thinks like me, that you should see nothing of the plate and pile it up, if necessary?
November 25, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Just seen someone sharing a picture of their dinner (or tea, for those of us up north) and it looked lovely, except for the fact that a lot of the plate was still visible. Who thinks like me, that you should see nothing of the plate and pile it up, if necessary?
Such a good idea. We live in a terribly confrontational society, where people are often more inclined to pour fuel on the fire and escalate conflict. We need to reverse this trend and build up a generation of peace makers.
Peer mediation can be transformative. It empowers young people to resolve conflicts themselves, and points to the possibility of a more peaceful world beyond the classroom. With the publication of a new report showing its benefits, we’re calling for peer mediation to be mainstreamed across schools.
Quakers call for peer mediation to be mainstreamed across schools in the UK
Educators and policy makers should mainstream peer mediation, Quakers in Britain says following the publication of a new national report showing its positive impact.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Such a good idea. We live in a terribly confrontational society, where people are often more inclined to pour fuel on the fire and escalate conflict. We need to reverse this trend and build up a generation of peace makers.
Farage says he might have indulged in "playground banter" 50 years ago. I suppose the homophobic remarks he expressed at a 2001 wedding reception was just a further example of playground banter then? He's a nasty piece of work! Apologies for the link to The Mail:
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November 25, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Farage says he might have indulged in "playground banter" 50 years ago. I suppose the homophobic remarks he expressed at a 2001 wedding reception was just a further example of playground banter then? He's a nasty piece of work! Apologies for the link to The Mail:
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Even when people are volunteering, it's hard to keep them. It's a transient activity for many now, rather than something they're dedicated to. A few months, or a year and many volunteers are moving on. Really hard for charities and groups that invest time and ££ in skilling/training volunteers.
A bleak future without volunteers
Without its regular army of volunteers, the UK could quickly become a “dystopian state” | Trevor Russel
@centralbylines.co.uk
Without its regular army of volunteers, the UK could quickly become a “dystopian state” | Trevor Russel
@centralbylines.co.uk
A bleak future without volunteers
Without its regular army of volunteers, the UK could quickly become a “dystopian state”
centralbylines.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Even when people are volunteering, it's hard to keep them. It's a transient activity for many now, rather than something they're dedicated to. A few months, or a year and many volunteers are moving on. Really hard for charities and groups that invest time and ££ in skilling/training volunteers.
The Greyhound is hassling me to go to bed. It's 6.40pm FFS!
November 21, 2025 at 6:42 PM
The Greyhound is hassling me to go to bed. It's 6.40pm FFS!
The return of word salad during a conversation with the husband about dominatrixes. The first attempt at "dominatrix" resulted in domatrix, while on the second attempt we arrived at dot matrix. 🤣🤣
November 21, 2025 at 6:35 PM
The return of word salad during a conversation with the husband about dominatrixes. The first attempt at "dominatrix" resulted in domatrix, while on the second attempt we arrived at dot matrix. 🤣🤣
Only difference between Nathan Gill and Farage is that Farage hasn't been found out... yet.
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Former Reform in Wales leader Nathan Gill jailed for pro-Russian bribery
Nathan Gill, 52, is sentenced to 10 and a half years in prison after admitting taking bribes while an MEP.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Only difference between Nathan Gill and Farage is that Farage hasn't been found out... yet.
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At the tip earlier disposing of some old crap and a guy in another car asks the attendant where to dump carpets. No verbal response, just a stern face and a finger point in the general direction of a skip. So rude! Lots of toxic masculinity "working" there. No wonder recycling rates are so poor here
November 20, 2025 at 11:40 AM
At the tip earlier disposing of some old crap and a guy in another car asks the attendant where to dump carpets. No verbal response, just a stern face and a finger point in the general direction of a skip. So rude! Lots of toxic masculinity "working" there. No wonder recycling rates are so poor here
Frozen sausages! It's cold. ❄️
November 20, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Frozen sausages! It's cold. ❄️
We have the old bill outside our house.
a white police car with a license plate that reads k923 arx
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November 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
We have the old bill outside our house.
Had a dumb moment watching the 1% club. Question about a school timetable where English was the last lesson of the day...
my response, who has English as the last lesson of the day? 🤦♂️
Congrats to English teachers worldwide who clearly finish an hour before all of their colleagues. 😂
my response, who has English as the last lesson of the day? 🤦♂️
Congrats to English teachers worldwide who clearly finish an hour before all of their colleagues. 😂
November 17, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Had a dumb moment watching the 1% club. Question about a school timetable where English was the last lesson of the day...
my response, who has English as the last lesson of the day? 🤦♂️
Congrats to English teachers worldwide who clearly finish an hour before all of their colleagues. 😂
my response, who has English as the last lesson of the day? 🤦♂️
Congrats to English teachers worldwide who clearly finish an hour before all of their colleagues. 😂
Somewhat distracted by Nikita on Strictly.
a woman is holding a bottle of water in her hand in a kitchen .
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November 15, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Somewhat distracted by Nikita on Strictly.
I make a point of reading one post a day on @theaidsmemorial.bsky.social FB page. Never easy reading, but I feel I must. Does that make sense?
A rather sad post today where the poster talked about survivors guilt, having seen his best friend and former partner die of Aids in the 80's and 90's. 😢
A rather sad post today where the poster talked about survivors guilt, having seen his best friend and former partner die of Aids in the 80's and 90's. 😢
November 15, 2025 at 7:10 AM
I make a point of reading one post a day on @theaidsmemorial.bsky.social FB page. Never easy reading, but I feel I must. Does that make sense?
A rather sad post today where the poster talked about survivors guilt, having seen his best friend and former partner die of Aids in the 80's and 90's. 😢
A rather sad post today where the poster talked about survivors guilt, having seen his best friend and former partner die of Aids in the 80's and 90's. 😢
Agreeing to work this rest day seemed like a good idea 10 days ago when I was asked. Hope I don't have to go outside for anything on this shift.
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November 15, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Agreeing to work this rest day seemed like a good idea 10 days ago when I was asked. Hope I don't have to go outside for anything on this shift.
Apparently it's World Kindness Day today, so...
November 13, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Apparently it's World Kindness Day today, so...
I didn't just go arse over tit in the shower. Has the time come for a granny shower mat?
November 12, 2025 at 3:12 PM
I didn't just go arse over tit in the shower. Has the time come for a granny shower mat?
I have now reached a point in life where I start the day listening to Classic FM. Rewind 20 or so years and I would start the day listening to dance anthems. What has become of me?
November 11, 2025 at 7:37 AM
I have now reached a point in life where I start the day listening to Classic FM. Rewind 20 or so years and I would start the day listening to dance anthems. What has become of me?
When you see one it's a sight to behold, and yeah, so much better than damaging firework displays.
Today’s #AutumnArrivalSpotlight shines on the Starling!
Forget fireworks...Autumn’s skies come alive with magnificent murmurations: vast, swirling clouds of Starlings dancing at dusk.
One of nature's greatest spectacles. 😍
Forget fireworks...Autumn’s skies come alive with magnificent murmurations: vast, swirling clouds of Starlings dancing at dusk.
One of nature's greatest spectacles. 😍
November 5, 2025 at 7:32 AM
When you see one it's a sight to behold, and yeah, so much better than damaging firework displays.
A stand out from Zohran Mamdani's campaign: he spent considerably more time talking about HIS ideas and values than he did attacking his opponents and the 🟠💩 in the White House. When you focus too much on your opponents and their deranged ideas, you lend them a certain credibility. A lesson there!
November 5, 2025 at 6:58 AM
A stand out from Zohran Mamdani's campaign: he spent considerably more time talking about HIS ideas and values than he did attacking his opponents and the 🟠💩 in the White House. When you focus too much on your opponents and their deranged ideas, you lend them a certain credibility. A lesson there!
Well done New York. Will Zohran Mamdani be able to deliver on all his pledges? Probably not, if we're being honest. Sometimes though, our votes are about demonstrating hope and believing in a better course in life. Zohran represents that better set of ideals and two fingers to the Trumpian cancer.
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November 5, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Well done New York. Will Zohran Mamdani be able to deliver on all his pledges? Probably not, if we're being honest. Sometimes though, our votes are about demonstrating hope and believing in a better course in life. Zohran represents that better set of ideals and two fingers to the Trumpian cancer.
Want to pay tribute to my railway colleagues who responded to the incident on the LNER train on Saturday, especially to the train crew who were so brave. Credit to the man at the front (the driver) and all operations staff who quickly and calmly diverted the train to stop at Huntingdon.
November 4, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Want to pay tribute to my railway colleagues who responded to the incident on the LNER train on Saturday, especially to the train crew who were so brave. Credit to the man at the front (the driver) and all operations staff who quickly and calmly diverted the train to stop at Huntingdon.