Sorry, has today been 400 years’ long already? I feel like it has.

We're having opinions again. But this time, we are going formal. UK government is publishing inaccessible vanity sites again. We've put in an FOI request and submitted a petition for government to be held accountable for their gross waste of money. contentdesign.london/blog/the-pub...

I helped mobilize a group of neighbors to provide direct aid to nearly 50 families who are in hiding from ICE. These folks deserve fresh, familiar foods. So we're purchasing groceries direct from neighborhood Latino markets whenever we can. Venmo @kristina-halvorson to help, and please repost.

Today I got a cuddle from a horse. A CUDDLE FROM A HORSE, PEOPLE. Everything is now ok.

What we're reading: France has issued legal notices to 4 retailers for failing to meet EAA accessibility standards. The grace period is over. buff.ly/mJUnqd3 #Accessibility

Frankly amazing thread and we should bring all of these back.

Terror? On my face? What makes you think that?

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Right, I need help here. Been waiting an hour and a half for a medical appointment. We all know as soon as I go to the loo, they’ll call me. Is it worth the risk?

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Yesterday, I went to the gym at lunch. First time I’ve lifted weights in years. Then I sat at my desk for 4 hours. I am so paying for it today. 🤣

Hello. Very personal, maudlin one today. Wanted to share some things that helped me when dealing with grief: * there’s no rule book; just many ways to grieve, * grief isn’t linear, * sometimes it feels like drowning. Find something to cling on to and just float. That’s enough for today.

My co-worker today.

At dog agility training. Lottie (huge, fluffy black puppy thing - not sure of breed), took the jump, ran through the tunnel, scampered off to the next field, jumped the barbed wire, sloshed through the swamp ditch and then came back. 8/10. Would watch again purely for the owner’s reaction.

The UK Government will send a test alert to mobile phones on Sunday. This is how to switch it off: www.gov.uk/alerts/optin... Before anyone types before thinking: domestic abuse survivors may need this. If you don’t, just scroll on.

Today, I had cuddles from a horse. Today is a very good day.

We have some of the most amazing, beautiful, supportive people in this industry. People who are ready to chat and be there even when you don’t think you need them (but apparently do). I feel so grateful and blessed. Here, have a pic of this year’s first corn cob to celebrate friendship with me.

Here, have a pic of flowers from my garden. I don’t usually grow flowers. Just food. I will now be growing both.

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Imagine if, instead of war memorials, in every town and village, there was a memorial to all the victims of domestic violence from that place.

Okay team. We are on this. We’ve got this. We’re not shying away from this. Our take on GenAI. And we’ll have none of the glittery hype, thanks very much. Just what we’re going to do.

Just picked up my phone to call my dog. How’s your morning going?

Spent several hours yesterday without internet. No wifi, 3/4g - nothing. Was so strange. Thought I’d cook: all recipes in the cloud. Music and audio books, in the cloud. Ways to communicate mostly need internet here, the reception is rubbish. Today I will be analogue-ing my life.

Come to mine for a meeting. Leave with vegetables. No-one gets to leave without vegetables. It’s now non-negotiable. Spinach, anyone?

Love this from @beeps.gay! Always good to try and understand the background before jumping to conclusions.

Fighting with tech since 7am and an hour and a half on the phone to Vodafone. Think a post-work walk is in order. Poppies or beach walk? Frazzled brain can’t decide.

My dog has 3 clean, large, filled water bowls in my small house. Really, it’s not far for her to get water. She’s drinking out of my glass currently.

What is common knowledge in your field, but shocks outsiders? No one looks at a wall of text or really long sentence as thinks ‘this person is very clever’. People want to apply what you’ve written to their lives. Get to the point.

At lunch today, I sat in the shade with my dog. I wanted to be outside but I wanted her to remain cool. She moved and sat in the sun. Why do I bother?

With my usual grace and flair for words: “Crap in, crap out.” Get your content in order before AI mushes it all up. New blog post by me. contentdesign.london/blog/sort-ou...

I’ll be talking to the great @mikegrunwald.bsky.social tonight LIVE at 5 on the YouTubes

Hard to believe they’re talking about the same event.

I’m used to being stuck behind a tractor on a narrow winding lane. Today, I was stuck behind a squirrel. The furry little critter just kept running down the middle of the road. Couldn’t squish him. Made my day to turn up late and say ‘sorry, was stuck behind a squirrel.’ It’s the small things.

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What tv show/film would you recommend for someone who likes whodunnits (not gory ones. More Midsomer Murders style) and needs mindless tv entertainment?

Reversing a tiny dump truck for the first time. Seriously, the concentration on my face. 😆 @annkempster.com

People, I am going to be driving a 2 tonne dump truck for a week. I’m beyond excited.

I hate the use of "learning" to mean "lesson".

You know for content stuff, you need to follow @contentdesign.london, yes? Here you are mostly going to get twaddle. Here’s a pic of homegrown produce and my first nettle quiche. It was a tasting session - that’s not my lunch or anything. I just wanted it to look fancy.

Today’s vibe: apple crumble for breakfast. I’m not apologising for it.

Trans women are not a threat to women’s safety. Men are a threat to women’s safety. If you are furious about the second blanket statement (it’s not all men!) take a look at the first. Then go look up some actual facts. Cis men have always been the threat. Sort the problem, not a myth.

People, I got kisses from a lamb today. A LAMB. Been feeding them since they were born in January and I get snuggles. They come running over when they see me. My life is complete.

Hi all. Looking for book recommendations on how to help someone through grief. Any ideas?

I’m pretty much constantly apoplectic about politics in the world and this morning I saw a government blog post with ‘key’ (not related to locks) in the title. It’s small things that can push a person over the edge you know. SMALL THINGS.

Tonight’s news-avoidance, escapism question is: shall I start watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer from the beginning? What say you?