Its 10pm where I am and the #Defaidodon posts are still rolling in, thank you everyone for making this #defaidodonday a success. Keep 'em coming!

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.

Super wonderful to be back at this con and to see folks who only see in person at it! Frustratingly but predictably, #LongCovid is kicking my ass very hard and I am already in massively increased pain from just the travel yesterday and one evening there. Bring forth the painkillers.

Thank you so much Lucy, you truly were a godsend and I'll never forget your kindness, I honestly cannot describe how exhausted I was. What a superstar to accept two dishevelled strangers with your youngsters. NB Date didn't work out but a great day was had.” Oh Joanne, what an eventful date! […]

My date was a hero and flagged the lovely Lucy down in the car park, he begged for a lift and thankfully she was going our way. It felt like the drive was about 15minutes so can you imagine how long the walk would have been! Must say hi to her two young children who happily shared the journey […]

We found ourselves on an extremely arduous track, no clear path and stretching over rocks, deep in bracken with no end in sight. I loved it but five hours later we got to the show which was almost over, thirsty, hungry and physically exhausted. We needed food and water but little was available […]

“I was invited out on a date (4th one so very new) and my date suggested we park up somewhere remote to avoid any chaos on the roads and walk the three miles to the show. Tim being a lake lander knows the district like the back of his hand but misjudged this walk immensely. 1/4 #kindness […]

Vital piece of investigative reporting from Sky. They've uncovered the X algorithm which feeds users extremist right wing material from the moment they join the site. It is a far-right radicalisation engine, by design. news.sky.com/story/the-x-...

Woken up exhausted from yesterday's health situation and with a headache. That bodes really well for 6 hours travel and a long weekend con starting this evening...

Kindness is a key leadership skill & among other things it can make the difference between your business hiring the very best or being bottom of the list to apply to. After attending one of our workshops, The Holy Brook accountants had this to say: “One major […] [Original post on kind.social]

Well that was a very scary, probably #LongCovid , situation. Doing slow breathing on the self compassion for chronic illness group. Kicked off a panic attack, followed by an intense increase in pain, followed by an #actuallyautistic meltdown, followed by my screaming and shaking in sensory […]

Just a quick reminder to everyone that the FINAL ROUND of voting for the BookTok Indie Author Awards ends on Nov 15th. I'm a finalist in THREE categories - Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Urban Fantasy/Paranormal and I'd really appreciate your vote! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Finished the chapter of the book for the assessment I need to write. Currently 2 weeks behind now 😭 after being 2 weeks ahead, thanks to personal situations and then an ongoing health crisis. Taking a break before I power through online materials - although considering skipping them and just […]

If you’re new here - we share stories of kindness every single day to remind you how common it is, so hit follow to balance out your feed with some positivity. 3/3

"Someone who was heading back and forth to the car park with stuff and seemed to be part of the crew, spotted us and let us know that there is a lift and took us to it so we could get in. It was really kind and super appreciated, especially as it meant we weren’t late for the meet and greet!” […]

“I went to the @HighRollersDnD and @TheLongestJohns live show in my wheelchair and, after quite the trek getting to the venue through old town Bristol’s steep streets, all with a camber, I finally arrived at the venue. The step free entrance was up another steep […] [Original post on kind.social]

hi fedi, looking for lawyer recommendations i build safety/accessibility tools and honestly should probably talk to someone who knows digital rights law. need guidance on doing this work across different places (US/EU/Australia). any recommendations? boosts appreciated

On 13th November, World Kindness Day, I’m talking about The Power of Noticing Kindness at Kindness Unites. Tickets are just £9.99 and still available - so book in a day filled with positivity and join us! Tickets here […] [Original post on kind.social]

I think Morrie knows he's going to the pet sitter on Thursday! #dogsofmastodon #DogsOfFedi

Drop me a line if you'd like a signed copy of The Mathematicians' Library for £25 (+ £5 p&p in the UK, unless you can pick it up from Milton Keynes!) A big, chunky hardback book with glossy pages and full-colour pictures throughout: a perfect gift for the slightly nerdy bookworm in your life!

Excited to be supporting the Fediverse / Social Web track at #fosdem again this year! Here's the CfP -> https://socialwebfoundation.org/2025/10/31/fosdem-2026-social-web-devroom-call-for-participation/

I am so messed up. I got 85% on first TMA and I'm disappointed and trying to figure out where I lost marks and feeling like a failure. Fuck the 90s "gifted kid" bullshit that created a bunch of people like me who have had it drilled into us that if it isn't perfect then we're shit and not trying.

Oh. My. Goodness. I'm giving a talk in November at #sfscon about building Tŵt Cymru, and I was just adding the session to my calendar when I realised... It's on #defaidodonday #dydddefaidodon !!! I am now going to have to figure out how to incorporate the hashtag into the presentation, and I […]

Jesus, the #LongCovid is really, really bad atm. Yesterday I accidentally took ibuprofen too close together (2 hours) cos my brain isn't working. Today I just took 2 antihistamines instead of 1 because my brain isn't working. I've gotta change GPs so hopefully at least a doctor is on my side […]

I left a bag with a few goodies in it on the train for someone else to find. I don’t know who found it – or even if it was actually noticed by anyone – but it makes me feel good to think that someone must have spotted it and hope they enjoyed it. Hit follow to […] [Original post on kind.social]

[Strictly results] The right choice but it's very sad to see Ellie go. She was doing really well but the tango wasn't her dance. She has been a real joy to watch! #strictly

[Strictly spoilers] I don't know how they can't save Balvinder based on their dances tonight... #strictly

Never heard of that singer but loved that song and the dance! #strictly

I could do with that "how to be a human" book! #strictly

[Strictly results] Not much to learn from the bottom 2 other than Harry mobilised more votes. The two in the dance off were scored 2nd and 3rd lowest by the judges #Strictly

[Strictly spoilers] Blimey, bit of a shocker for the dance off. Bal cursed by the rumba this time I think. Ellie I do think deserves to be there based on that tango, it was a weak dance for her. Surprised Harry survived! #strictly

I am in so much pain today I cannot begin to explain it, and it seems the paracetamol & ibuprofen combo is doing nothing - or perhaps taking the edge off but it's so bad anyway that I'm still in enormous pain despite it... #LongCovid

What kindness have you received this week? I was dashing along to my aerobics class, late as usual, and the teacher stopped to give me a lift (she lives 2 minutes from the venue and had had to pop up to pick up something she’d forgotten). Image by Wenisa Ng from Pixabay. #aerobics #kindness

My votes went to: Karen - 2. Balvinder - 1. Vicky - 2. #strictly

Amber was amazing, what a come back this week! #strictly

https://freesewing.eu/ is a website that allows you to generate different sewing patterns based on your specific measurements. It's free and open-source. #sewing #fiberarts #links #crafts

Alex gave it her best but it felt like she was struggling to me. #strictly

You know, for that entire dance, I forgot the bloke (Carlos) was the professional, and that's saying something! 🕺💃 #strictly

I wasn't sure about the concept, but that was brilliant, with added gender-role fuckery for the win #Strictly

That was really fucking good from Karen! Absolutely loved that, incredible! Also not saying I have a type but... damn! #strictly

I still have no idea what is Halloweeny by any definition about Peaky Blinders. #strictly

I don't know what that accent was, Craig, but don't do it again please #Strictly

I dunno if I didn't like that because of the concept, music, outfits, etc, or because Harry's dancing wasn't great? No idea. I did not like it though. #strictly

If you're ever bored, you can while away some time amusing yourself at the UK government's petitions website by looking at the list of rejected petitions.

📢 We've sat down with our artist @dopatwo and created a sticker pack for @signalapp. Now you can send cute elephants to your friends, and promote the #fediverse at the same time. We ❤️ Signal, too! […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Balvinder was good, I enjoyed that but I do love a rumba! #strictly

Too early. And they could just have hired Lewis as one of the pro dancers who wasn't teaching... y'know, given that he is in fact a professional dancer. #strictly

Lewis, the dancer, did great. #strictly

That seemed good from La Voix but something just didn't do it for me about it. I can't put my finger on it though. #strictly

La Voix is auditioning then... #strictly