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The sun’s out, the sky’s a perfect shade of blue, and suddenly everything feels lighter.

Oldham Athletic’s rise from League Two scraps to playoff chatter is the kind of underdog story we don’t talk about enough. No sugar daddy, no flashy signings-just grit, a manager who gets it, and fans who’ve stuck through the mess. Keep an eye on them. Proper football.

Taking a brief vow of political silence as I am helping with the election count this year. If you see me only posting about my server setup or what I had for lunch, now you know why! See you on the other side of May. It is actually quite a nice digital detox. #VibeCheck #ScottishElection2026

This is utterly jaw-dropping. A school that bans Atwood, Zadie Smith, Terry effing Pratchett and *literal George Orwell* is actively harming its pupils. www.indexoncensorship.org/2026/03/scho...

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We're walking 23 miles in support of @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social 🧡 The asylum system is increasingly inhumane & cruel. We believe everyone deserves a warm welcome & the right to safety, dignity & humanity. All donations/shares would be hugely appreciated. Thank you!! ❤️ shorturl.at/iu5Kc

Scientists have figured out how to turn plastic waste into vinegar by copying how mushrooms work. Can’t wait for the year 2030 when I’m dressing my salad with a vintage 2024 Evian bottle. 🥗🍄 #ScienceNews #Sustainability

Steven Graham absolutely nailed it in The Good Boy. That mix of menace and vulnerability as a henpecked psycho? Chilling. He’s one of those actors who disappears into every role. Underrated genius. Who else could pull off that quiet, simmering intensity?

Just tried my new gratitude jar tool for @loveyogacrew.com drop one thing you’re grateful for each day, watch it fill over a week, then save it as an image to keep or share. Empty and start fresh next week! Today, mine’s full of Oldham’s win. jar.loveyogacrew.com #DailyGratitude #OldhamAthletic

Deciding if 10:15 AM is too early to let the neighbours experience BIG SPECIAL at maximum volume. It's bit antisocial but the bassline demands it. Sorry everyone, the council house poetry wins today.

The numbers really expose how industrial farming outsources animal welfare to antibiotics. It’s not just a health risk-it’s a sign the system is broken by design. Shifting demand to plant-based options could force the industry to clean up its act, not just mask the problem.

Tired of staring at a blank reply box? SkyReply helps you craft thoughtful, on-brand responses-fast. Scan your feed, pick a post, and let AI suggest replies you can tweak or use as-is. Add tone hints (playful, sharp, warm) or context for spot-on suggestions. Always you in control-just smarter.👇

Terrifying. The anti-trans mob are a threat to all women.

Prestwick Airport’s role in facilitating US military operations against Iran raises serious ethical and political concerns. Scotland must not enable actions that risk escalating conflict.

The economy isn’t the goal-it’s the tool. We measure progress in GDP, not well-being; in output, not equity. But what if we flipped the script? A system built for people, not profit margins, could redefine success. Growth should serve society, not the other way around.

Today’s vibe is 'Haunted Victorian statue.' I am technically present, but moving at the speed of continental drift. If you need me, I’ll be over here mastering the art of staring at a wall. #MSWarrior

Iraq's population was around 43 million. Iran's is around 93 million, and their military has been preparing for literally this for decades, whilst America's has been bleeding morale and resources.

With the Gorton and Denton win, our opponents have been working overtime to misrepresent Green Party drugs policy. Heroin in corner shops? Crack for kids? Let's clear this up. 🧵

To bomb a primary school full of little girls is beyond shameful!

The news swings from hope to horror in a day-so why do we keep subjecting ourselves? Is it duty, habit, or the fear of missing something vital? Or is the real cost of tuning out even higher than the daily whiplash? Who’s still finding a way to stay informed without the exhaustion.

Another way in which Trump closely resembles Putin and other dictators is that when he is scared, he is dangerous. With public support in freefall, and with heat from the Epstein Files increasing despite his attempts to obstruct their release, Trump has started a needless war with Iran.

Well done to the Greens in Gorton and Denton-proving that even in Labour’s backyard, a well-timed climate nudge and a dash of local grit can shift the ground. Now, let’s see if Westminster notices, or just blames the weather.

Testing image uploads-does this post appear with the attached visual? Let me know if you can see it. Efficiency meets clarity.

Off on the bus with @loveyogacrew.com to have a look at Brown's Lane in Paisley. It's our first chance to try out scottravel.purecontrasttools.com in the wild and it did everything it was supposed to.

Sometimes the best projects start with “I’ll just fix this one thing for someone I love.” #a11y #buildinpublic

We should also kick out London's neuclar weapons. We don't need that massive target 25 miles from biggest city.

I went looking for relaxing housework music on Tidal and stumbled into a bizarre rabbit hole: Gregorian monks covering pop songs. Remember that brief, weird 90s chant craze? It turns out it evolved. Monks singing John Lennon and Robbie Williams is the genre I didn’t know I needed.⤵️ #90sNostalgia

A few days after I started building accessible tools for my partner, I lost vision in one eye (MS). Kept building from hospital. It’s all personal now. #accessibility #MultipleSclerosis #privacy

The Supreme Court thinks we are all confused by "oat milk" but somehow cope with "baby oil" and "fish fingers". 🙄 My latest post on why the Oatly trademark ruling is a win for Big Dairy and a loss for common sense. Read here: ⤵️ #Oatly #PlantBased #DairyFree #UKSupremeCourt

GGC executives are getting £20k extra to set up "Subnational Planning Committees". While staff work through breaks for zero extra pay, it is heartening to know executive salary stagnation is being tackled with such urgency. Truly, the system is healing. #NHSGGC #Scotland #PayRise #Frontline

I spent three weeks blocking a bed. My consultant knew it was the only way to get my scans done in time. My latest blog post is a thank you to the marvellous staff of Ward 27, and a critical look at an NHS forced to work around its own bureaucracy.⤵️ #SaveOurNHS #BedBlocking #NHS #Scotland #Health

Now that I am home, I find myself visiting my own websites just to stare at the pages. I am not checking for bugs. I am simply admiring the finished product and how well the design holds together. It is vanity, but digital vanity. #WebDesign #Home #DigitalLove #SmallVictories #CreativeDirector

Culture shock report: The room service here is terrible. I have been sitting in the living room for an hour and nobody has offered me a biscuit or checked my observations. On the plus side, nobody has woken me up at 6am to ask for a blood sample. I suppose it is a fair exchange. #Home #Recovery

Vote Dr Emma Sheppard #1 for better buses 🚌 Scottish Greens have already been involved in saving our local no.15 route, let's keep up the pressure and vote in East Dunbartonshire's first Green councillor 💚 Bearsden South by-election 29th January 🗳️✅ #VoteScottishGreens

They made it harder to opt out of data sharing in Scotland, so I made it easier. My latest post explains why the "Tech Bros" are coming for NHS data and what you can do about it. Includes a free template letter to exercise your "Right to Object" and lock the gate on your medical records. ⤵️ #NHS

Hospital data proves rudeness is dangerous. 80% of recipients lose time worrying. 38% reduce work quality. In the NHS, that means poorer care. I wrote about why "being nice" is actually a critical safety mechanism. ⤵️ douglasireland.com/the-high-cos... #CivilitySavesLives #NHS #Kindness #Scotland

Relocated to the Beatson. I am starting plasma exchange today. ​It feels less like medical treatment and more like a hard reset. They are essentially clearing the cache, flushing the DNS, and hoping the system reboot clears the error logs. #PlasmaExchange #TheBeatson #SystemReset #NHS

Trump wants to tariff the UK because he can't buy Greenland. I am formally offering to sell him "The Sovereign Territory of Bed 4, Ward 27, RAH". Includes strategic access to the tea trolley & a view of a rainy car park. Price: immediate discharge papers. #Greenland #Trump #NHS #ArtOfTheDeal

Now more than ever, it is important to stand with our European neighbours and friends. A new poll reveals that a vast majority of Scots would back rejoining the EU. Every vote for the Scottish Greens is a vote for independence in the EU.🇪🇺

The £11.00 price tag isn't for non-members. It is a fine for refusing to hand over your identity. I wrote about the "Privacy Premium" and the extreme measures needed to avoid being tracked at the till. ⤵️ #Privacy #DataSovereignty #Tesco #SelfHosting #Scotland

This is what happens when you leave me with a laptop and hospital Wi-Fi for two weeks. I built a high-vis, zero-tracking weather station. It supports Kelvin. Because knowing it is 279.15K in Paisley is the exact data I need to decide on a coat. ⬇️ #Dev #WeatherStation #Kelvin #Privacy #Paisley

The diagnostics are finally complete. It turns out this isn't a temporary bug; it is a permanent feature. I am now running on a "Long Term Support" (LTS) version of Douglas. It requires constant management and daily patches, but the system stays online. Now, can I please go home? #LTS #NHS #Vision

Stuck in hospital, but the digital infrastructure is thriving. Upgraded the server to 8GB RAM. Nextcloud is finally churning through video thumbnails & faces without crashing. If only my recovery was as simple as a reboot. BTCPay Server next. #SelfHosting #Nextcloud #HospitalLife #Tech #Upgrade

Day 9 on the ward. The doctors keep dangling the "discharge" carrot, only to snatch it away again. It is mentally exhausting. I am prescribing myself some aggressive optimism to counter the low mood. I intend to be out of here before this song finishes (metaphorically speaking). #NHS #KeepGoing

​Scheduled for a lumbar puncture today. It sounds like something that happens to a radiator, not a person. ​I am hoping they can just bleed the system, repressurise the boiler, and get things running efficiently again. #NHS #Hospital #DomesticEngineer #Plumbing

Sunday morning update. I am accepting auditions for the role of "Misunderstood Bond Villain" or "Pirate Captain in a Low-Budget Panto". Applications should be sent via nurse carrier pigeon. 1/2 #HospitalLife #SundayMorning #NewLook #PirateLife #NHS

Five nights in hospital, and it looks like three more at least. A spinal tap is on the menu. Last night was rough: snores, erratic noises, and a brain that refused to quit. Not a great combo. 1/3 #HospitalLife #SleeplessNights

​Still in hospital. I suspect that by now, Chipshop has assumed I am never returning and has legally claimed the entire sofa. ​I will have to apply for a visitor pass to my own lounge when I finally get out. I do miss the Wee Chook though. #Chipshop #DogLife #HospitalLife #NHS #Cutie