Is this #ProofOfCat or “proof that cat is having existential crisis”

River’s up.

The Bear started a community canteen called Cegin Hedyn & every Christmas Day it provides a *free* lunch to anyone who wants or needs it, no questions asked, up to 120 people, dine in or takeaway. chuck a tenner here towards it? localgiving.org/fundraising/...

Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel.

“I grew up in care, not prison. I say it like a fact, like my phone number, recited without thinking. But none of that matters, because they want an answer. ‘So, what did you do wrong?’” This is a great piece of writing by @matt-taylor.bsky.social

Are you a transgender uni student currently studying in the UK? Take part in this survey forming part of the research looking at how the Supreme Court ruling might influence the experiences of transgender people studying in Higher Education. Email Samantha directly: [email protected]

Don’t mind me, just watching this on a loop.

Very much this. I’m often at my very calmest when I listen to or watch the very loudest bands.

I’m very wary of recommending that anyone should/shouldn’t do a PhD, but this looks really cool. The @maryrosemuseum.bsky.social and the universities have done such an amazing job so far, and they continue to discover more and display it in such an engaging way.

Don’t recommend putting your back out just before a strongwoman competition. I was looking forward to picking up the heavy things and right now I can’t even bend to reach said heavy things without pain.

I wish our Peej paid anywhere near this much attention when we put the theremin near her.

This night was one of the all time greats

YES CLAIRE ✊

Saturday? @nathysg.bsky.social, @fortitudevalley.bsky.social, @thejustjoans.bsky.social and others in Cambridge. Tonight? Kneecap in Cardiff. Now? The need for much sleep. (Gigs are good, aren’t they?)

Yes and yes.

No YOU cried at the gym listening to @loscampesinos.bsky.social

Ah, time to crack out a bit of Brakes is it? youtu.be/9Fwu73VoJZA?...

You’re right, Peej, it is a very hard life. #ProofOfCat

This was such a bittersweet newsletter to receive; @rachelhendry.bsky.social’s j’adore le plonk emails arriving was always a highlight, but the zine will no doubt be a delight 👌

Never normally feel like I am missing out by not having fully noise cancelling headphones. But I’ve spent the past 90 minutes on a train with a bunch of football fans getting louder and LOUDER AND LOUDER and aaaarrrrgggggghhhggggggngbngnggggg

And the reason for being in the Barbican… @psbhq.bsky.social matinee with the London Contemporary Orchestra. Absolutely stunning.

Well look who’s in pride of place at the Barbican gift shop! Nice work @desfitzgerald.bsky.social

Peej does not understand hospital corridor but will mlem for you nonetheless

If you want catharsis then an evening with @lessavyfav.bsky.social is the best you can get. Some of the greatest to ever do it.

This was such an excellent show. Our vertigo-inducing seats also offered a brilliant birds-eye view of Neil’s theatrics in Our Mutual Friend.

Small joy to get to the end of the working week: tea from my Star Trek mug (and yes, I am wrapped in a blanket, it’s cold ok?)

Am very lucky to have access to all these things, but giving blood, having a lengthy hospital appointment including bloods being taken, and having a flu jab in the space of 3 days has left me pretty wiped.

Cheekface was right, quick touch all the dogs!

My latest newsletter with all the analysis from a historic Caerphilly byelection willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/plaid-smas...

Well that’s in my head now (compliment)

Every. Damn. Time.

Delighted that I get a @walesgoespop.bsky.social as a birthday present next year!

Is it just me, or does this belong on some Twilight Sad artwork…

These are still going if anyone fancies watching @allodarlin.bsky.social tonight!

@fikarecordings.com don’t know if you have a wait list or anything!

Anyone in need of 2x @allodarlin.bsky.social tickets for London (EArtH) tomorrow? Gimme a shout. Gutted that we can’t make it anymore.

Started the next step in my roller derby journey and am attempting to learn to ref. It’s damn hard. As seen in these photos showing 1) nervous laughter and 2) sheer panic/no thoughts.

Thanks to @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social for this package and kickstarting my plans to read at least SOME things that aren’t serious, work-related non-fiction. Bonus Peej for #ProofOfCat purposes.

An incredibly long shot, but does anyone have any leads on accessible accommodation for a medium-term rent (6 months) in New York? Would need lifts, wheelchair access, hoists etc.

If you see this post a bridge

*taps sign*

“straight line was a lie” by @thebeths.bsky.social

Always a delight to watch @thebeths.bsky.social, even more so in a beautiful venue like Manchester’s Albert Hall. (Forever jealous of the venues here and yes it is my fault for moving away)

Cheekface track played in the venue before @thebeths.bsky.social gig last night.

The “trans people in sport” discourse is flaring up again this morning. It’s the same question: do trans women have a biological advantage? (Notice how they erase trans men entirely.) Here’s my hot take: So what if they do? 🧵 [1/9]

If you need me I’ll just be admiring David Lynch’s house.

@lornastabler.bsky.social feels like the kind of thing you’ll know about!

Repeatedly making this argument until it gains traction at work.

On the same day in the Telegraph:

Today in AI Is Not A Good Source For Learning About The World's Most Misunderstood Body Part, meet this ChatGPT gem. Funnily enough, we're actually going to talk about how most of this is kinda sorta right (for small values of right), as a cautionary tale about generative AI.