I am cursed by coconut milk. On more than one occasion I have gone to make a recipe that needs it to find I do not have any. Argh! Might have to switch from chia pudding to homemade granola for a bit.

Team work is a great example of kindness - what examples do you have that show that? Here’s one sent in by an anonymous person: “We have a person who coordinates an information site for new owners of Electric Vehicles. He volunteered to do a bulk purchase of a piece of kit which some of us […]

"She went out of her way to be reassuring and she was so lovely with my two boys. We did indeed make our connection! I didn’t catch her name but wanted to say a huge thanks for being so kind and reassuring and going out of her way to help and be an all round legend.” A big thank you to the […]

"Slight panic set in with my kids already totally exhausted. I’m solo parenting all weekend and was feeling a little tired to say the least after a full on day. A lady next to me on the platform overheard my discussion with a staff member (as I tried to get some advice on how to get home) and […]

“This afternoon I was travelling back home with my two young children, after visiting my parents. Multiple bags in hand I got to the station to board the first of three trains home to discover it was delayed. This would inevitably mean that my whole journey would be affected." 1/3 #kindness […]

Woot! @fediforum ticket acquired! It's not like I have anything else going on in October... *cries while looking at completely packed calendar*

the autumn #asmr videos are coming out and I am so here for it

Someone in the #gumptionclub (which is super awesome) is doing a Memory Walk in South Shields next month to raise money for the Alzheimer's Society in memory of their grandma! If you have money to spare, consider donating: https://www.justgiving.com/page/memorywalk2025-mustbeinwantofawife […]

Various governments around the world are starting to invest in "#digital #sovereignty". Where does social media and the open social web fit into this? So far, this topic hasn't been suggested for the upcoming #fediforum Oct 7-8, but perhaps we should make it a session. https://fediforum.org

Some awesome kink educators have released their autumn schedule of classes including orgasm control & denial, spooky scary play, dollification & drone play, and kinaesthetic inductions (hypno with touch). All the tickets are available here: https://forbiddentickets.com/events/pandastory I […]

holy shit I regret my life choices. Decided I would walk (with legs, not wheelchair) the dogs this afternoon; nice day, exercise is "good for you," it's quicker than getting Elle 👩🏻‍🦼 out and cleaner is due at 4:30. But of course, as anyone with a single brain cell could have predicted, I have […]

Be kind to yourself Let me start by sharing some stories with you. Last week I was on holiday with my family. We were staying in West Kirby, a small town on the Wirral in the UK. It’s a beautiful spot, with big skies and amazing views over the estuary. While there we regularly went out for […]

We’re so sorry to hear that Guppe Groups have shut down. @FediTips/115164286964463451 Guppe was a really big influence on us when we first joined the Fediverse and served communities across the Fediverse. Fortunately, conversations and communities can […] [Original post on newsmast.social]

I have heard people getting denied for COVID vaccines because they don't have a health condition. Let this trans person teach y'all cis something: It is always ethical to lie to gatekeepers preventing you from getting the healthcare you need. Spin whatever narrative you need to in order to fit […]

Windows 10 support ends on October 14. Help the people around continue to be protected by helping them switch to Linux. They don't need to go buy a new computer just because Microsoft made a decision for them. Follow @Endof10 for success stories and resources for how to help people switch! […]

Question for the Toot Wales folks - if I was to run a community here for students in Wales, how would you like that to work? I'm thinking a hashtag, #studentsinwales, and then maybe a weekly chat hour. Very open to ideas and suggestions! p.s. Folks outside of Toot Wales but studying in Wales […]

oh man, work would be way easier today if I didn't have a headache migraine situation going on. #LongCovid

In good news though, today is a #dnd day for me so I am getting ready to run my Sunday group of newbies who have gone from detectives trying to solve a murder to adventures investigating a possible cult in just 1 short level! Lol! #dnd5e #ttrpg

So why not give it a try yourself? Do something kind. Make a deliberate choice to see kindness around you. Please get in touch to tell me what you see and do. 4/4

Every day, people all around us are quietly getting on with being kind to others, not making a fuss, just doing it. A really easy way to give yourself hope and positivity is to make the effort to notice what’s happening. We have to make a conscious decision to do this because so much of the news […]

There are two aspects to kindness that I think are especially helpful just now: 1. Carrying out acts of kindness yourself. 2. Noticing the kind things that other people are doing. Think about the last time you did something kind and remember how that made you feel. There is an increasing body […]

It’s a tricky time with all the challenges so many of us are facing. But don’t despair. If we know something is tricky, we have a better chance of doing something about it. We can find our own ways to be resilient and keep our chins up in difficult times. I’d like to suggest that you add […]

We have safety stuff happening on my local kink scene (again) and a friend asked how I was feeling cos I'm a regional safety contact and have personal experience with this situation. I replied "my nervous system thinks I'm standing on a cliff being chased by several tigers and there's spikes […]

omg am I missing #strictly ????

Right games and my wheelchair are packed for the @Weirdos_Queerdos munch at midday. Best grab some food and a drink...

"Unfortunately, summer came and I couldn't stand the sun through the window and blocked it off. Now I only feed the homeless when I take a walk in that direction.” This wonderful example of kindness was shared by @Uair and they have allowed us to share it too. Where have you seen kindness […]

“I live next to an off ramp from a limited access highway in America, and frequently see homeless people begging at the top of it. A lot of times, I'll go down and offer them some home cooked food. I usually have a vat of something in my fridge, but I'll at least whip them up a couple sandwiches […]

Am I regretting my life choices in staying up til 1 after DnD chatting the night before running the board games and Hypno munch with @Weirdos_Queerdos ? Maybe a little... Today I will be powered by coffee and stubbornness! #community #LongCovid

This heartwarming tale was posted on the We Love Bracknall Facebook group and sent over to us. What kindness have you spotted on social media this week? 3/3 #socialmedia

"They not only went and got the park ranger (who was also amazing), but they stuck around for as long as they could to help keep my children calm and amused. Honestly, you guys were just amazing, I don’t think my girls would have been as calm as they were if it wasn’t for you all. You took the […]

“Hi all, I’m just reaching out to try and trace a family who was out walking in Dinton Pastures. I had quite a nasty fall whilst walking around the lake, and these people very kindly stopped to help as I had hurt my back and couldn’t get up." Photo credit […] [Original post on kind.social]

Fun fact Toot Wales folks - you can support this server for £1 per month. That is less than the cost of mainstream media premium options AND you don't get ads anyway! What you do get is the warm fuzzy feeling of helping your local server keep going and providing a wonderful space for you and […]

#Defaidodon <3

It's #FediForumFriday- your reminder to check in with projects you're excited about, ask for or offer help, or just chat with the folks you met and refresh the joy and motivation you felt at #fediforum.

Chris Clemson (@[email protected]) is coming to FediForum and wants to talk about: New projects https://fediforum.org

Learn the sexiest skill of all - asking for what you actually want! In this workshop at Birmingham Fetish Weekend's community day, we're going to figure out the absolute best way for you to communicate with your play partners (and potential play partners) so […] [Original post on toot.wales]

“My favorite act of kindness to recieve is when my best friend considers my sensory needs without having to ask for it.” This is such a lovely example of recognising kindness from those we may not notice it from because we expect it. A big thank you to the […] [Original post on kind.social]

Good morning! If you’re on mastodon.social (or another server running nightly builds) you can begin quoting posts in your posts (quooting?) starting today. Remember, you control whether you can be quoted, and call always retract your post from a specific quote. And you can quote me on that!

I cannot begin to tell you how useless and awful my GP surgery is. I know all the #disabled and #chronicillness folks know but damn it is motherfucking awful and I am too tired to be at war with the people who are supposed to be taking care of me. #LongCovid

First #chronicfatigue clinic this morning. Good timing cos the crash is still kicking my ass spectacularly and I am entirely fatigue and pain. #LongCovid

oh fun - today I learned I'm having migraines not just headaches. I had wondered why there was flashing lights in my vision and blotchiness. #LongCovid #chronicillness

One man, Robert, never replied, but his niece later said he kept Sara’s letter by his bed. That was enough. Those small letters became lifelines for them, and for Sara. Proof that kindness doesn’t need to be loud. 2/2

During the pandemic, Sara Yahia started writing weekly letters to strangers in retirement homes. She didn’t expect replies, but some came. Evelyn, 91, wrote, “You made me feel seen.” Martin, 85, sent a photo and a truth: “Say how you feel before silence does.” Lucie, 94, couldn’t write […]

Hitting up the #OpenUniversity welcome session now - not sure what to expect or if it is a wise use of my basically zero spell slots but they told me to book onto a welcome session so here I am...

The ridiculous restriction of #COVID vaccinations in the UK continues… #VaccinesWork #CovidIsNotOver 😷 www.bbc.com/news/article...

oh would you look at that, the GPs letter saying I've been referred to the #LongCovid clinic does not count as evidence for DSA because it is not a diagnosis despite the fact the GP said that the referral counts as a diagnosis - and also that the clinic would diagnose me (when they don't because […]

Pandastory have released their autumn schedule of #kink classes including orgasm control & denial, monster "enjoyment", blankness (great for dollification & drones), and kinaesthetic inductions (hypno with touch). All the tickets are available here: https://forbiddentickets.com/events/pandastory […]

With less than a week to go, let's see which platforms are responding to the Annual Fediverse Survey To help make the graph readable, Mastodon, with 59 entries, is not included in the visual. Any platforms with only one response have been excluded (13 […] [Original post on mastodon.iftas.org]

Cried with pain, nearly totally destroyed myself, conceded defeat and adjusted my practice so I could actually do it instead of pushing myself to do it "properly" doing yoga tonight... #chronicillness is a fucking ride

Stolen from the #gumptionclub In the aftermath of Tommy Robinson's far-right rally that took place in London over the weekend, I put together this resource to help others write to their representatives about the event and ask them to do their jobs and challenge the ever-rising tide in far-right […]