It’s only the 3rd and all I can think is

Watching Matilda while resting on the sofa. I’m so glad my parents encouraged my love of reading with regular trips to the library but they weren’t as pleased when I was reading their Harold Robbins novels and asking what an “erogenous zone” was.

First meal of 2026 coming up, it’s going to be a little late night breakfast.

See ya, 2025! May 2026 be brighter. Please.

🎉 Happy New Year #StarTrek Fans! It's officially 2026 at the Trek Central HQ! This year will be the 60th Anniversary of the Star Trek Franchise, and we can't wait to celebrate.

Cat Follows Man Through Apartment Like Racist Walgreens Employee https://theonion.com/cat-follows-man-through-apartment-like-racist-walgreens-employee/

Tonight I’m choosing to stay home with the cats, wrapped up warm and watching Star Trek. Lovely. My plans for 2026: more social, more dancing, more cinema, less hermitting. Whatever you choose to do this evening, I wish you all a very Happy New Year 🥳

Accidental or deliberate (not sure which) affirmation from my Mum; a card with my name on a sticker instead of “family member”. Beautiful 😍🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🎄🎉

God jul (eller God fortsättning kanske), Nadolig Llawen, Merry Christmas to all who celebrate!

I’m witnessing a Christmas miracle: my ex-feral cat and my ex-stray cat, who have not been able to meet without a full-on fight, can now be in the same room without violence. There’s hissing, growling and wariness, but I can leave all the doors open and not worry. Thank you, Santa 🎄

Christmas Eve Eve and I’m watching Star Trek and doing my tax return for 24-25. Not a bad way to spend an evening. I have also promised myself that I’ll do next year’s tax return in April rather than waiting till almost the last minute. We’ll see.

Actual real doctors know this TERF and gender critical stuff is bigoted horseshit.

I'll be working almost daily until the end of the year but am getting in a festive mood listening to Aquarium Drunkard's "Christmas Jambree - A Jamaican Yuletide Mixtape". This Alton Ellis track is a favourite, "Christmas Coming" (better get your food and booze, ready!) youtu.be/t2dVDbDn5Mc?...

My most used word on Bluesky is “trans” 🏳️‍⚧️ #blueskywrapped www.madebyolof.com/bluesky-wrap...

This might be a surprise to those who know me but I’m on my way to church! Meeting my family at the Nordic Church in Liverpool for a St Lucia celebration. It used to be called the Swedish seamen’s church, or Gustaf Adolfs kyrka, and I was christened there back in the day. Glad Lucia, allihopa!

Happy Birthday to the wonderful Dionne Warwick @dionnewarwick.bsky.social One of my favourite songs, of course we’re spoilt for choice youtu.be/RneZylTiArc?...

I’m still sending email requests but seems like I can log into online banking using a certificate. For everything else, I have to request documents by post like it was 1982 again. I understand the need for security but so many people are affected by this and there’s no useful solution.

I ca no longer log into my Swedish bank or pension accounts using the method I’ve used for a decade because I had to update the app and it no longer works if you don’t have Swedish ID. I can’t get Swedish ID. I can’t go back to paper notices because I can’t log in to let them know.

Some good news this Monday

Post a banger that’s not in English youtu.be/QW3DYiQUBS8?...

RIP Martin Parr. Such sad news. This affectionate profile of the brilliant photographer is still on iPlayer if you haven’t seen it yet www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

I caught myself having _opinions_ about Alexander Skarsgård anglicising his Swedish surname, but then realised I do that too. When introducing myself in English, I pronounce Brynolf in an anglicised way. I only pronounce it the Swedish way when I’m speaking Swedish. It’s what we do, it’s not wrong.

Public figures & ambassadors walking away from organisations who abandon trans people is exactly what needs to happen. Quitting is powerful. I walked away from a union I was a member / rep of for 15+ years in September when they failed to back a simple motion at TUC on trans & non-binary rights.

I’ve just whammed myself, which is not a euphemism. I just decided to start early with the festive playlists. Now it’s Mariah and I regret nothing.

This evening, I’ve tidied some cupboards and now I’m treating myself to a bit of Graham Norton, because one guest is Alexander Skarsgård. I feel like he would like me because I’m tall and I can pronounce his surname. And he can pronounce mine!

I don’t get out much these days but I’ve got some free cinema tickets and Pillion is on soon. If that can’t get me out the house then I don’t know what could

It’s exactly one year since I adopted Evie 😻 I trudged for an hour across waterlogged fields and an old graveyard to get to her foster home, soaking my trainers, socks and trousers (please note that this wasn’t necessary, I just made some foolish decisions and refused to turn back).

Reporter on the news saying “just one more sleep till the budget”. I didn’t mind that phrase before but I hate it now.

#CILIP members - have you used your votes for for the 2026 Vice President & Trustee elections? Play a vital role in our professional association, check out the excellent candidates and make your mark. 🗳️Voting closes 5pm, Thurs 4 Dec Read the statements: https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/2026elections

It's #TransDayOfRemembrance so here's my usual England & Wales hate crime stats summary: 11/12 313 12/13 364 13/14 559 14/15 607 15/16 858 16/17 1248 17/181703 18/19 2329 19/20 [2630] 20/21 2799 21/22 4355 22/23 4889 23/24 4778 24/25 4120 #TDoR Source: www.gov.uk/government/s...

Today is BINNI DAY! It’s the ninth anniversary of signing my deed poll, making my chosen name official. I didn’t deliberately choose to do it during #transawarenessweek, it’s a happy coincidence 🏳️‍⚧️🎉 It’s not the easiest time to be trans in this world but I don’t regret my choices #transisbeautiful

I definitely need some new windows, when it rains like this, water comes in and it’s whistling so loud in the wind that I won’t be able to sleep. The joys of living in a 60s tower block at the seaside where you could only afford the flat that hasn’t been renovated for years.

All knowledge and information managers are welcome to the free online CILIP K&IM Annual Awards Evening www.cilip.org.uk/events/Event...

At the end of a teams meeting today, since the next meeting is in February, I put “happy new year” in the chat. Surely I deserve some kind of prize for this unhinged behaviour.

Incredible work, everyone! Over 6,500 letters sent, which means (on average) over 10 letters per MP! If you haven’t written in and still want to, you can find @transactualuk.bsky.social’s easy-peasy tool here: actionnetwork.org/letters/scra...

So what is going on at Prospect Union? Why is it seemingly abandoning equalities? Is it a union if it doesn't protect its marginalised members? [END]

The cyber attack on Prospect Union in June 2025, members were only properly informed in October. Prospect has 150k+ members. Bank details, email addresses, employment, equality & protected characteristics were breached. While this article centres national security - LGBTQ+ people are at risk. [1/n]

Heading from the more scouse side of the Wirral over to the fancier side for a family do in West Kirby. On the map you can also see Thurstaston which means “Thor’s stone” because a few years ago, the Norse god Thor put a big stone on top of a hill. Not sure why but the view from there is amazing.

Posting a little late, but Happy ##InternationalPronounsDay. Some words from our Committee Member Binni:

With the EHRC acting like it is. It shows that it is really important to keep trying to get in contact with your MP. We have seen that this is working.

#PronounsDay Its international pronouns day, so If you’re ever unsure or don’t know someone’s pronouns - just ask! Its as simple as that ❤️ #inclusionmatters #representationmatters #pronouns #NoHomeForHateHere #bekind

International Pronouns Day happens each year on the third Wednesday of October. You can find our pronoun resource here: transactual.org.uk/pronouns/ We created it to go in email signatures to explain why people choose to share their pronouns in emails. #InternationalPronounsDay #PronounsDay

It's Spooktober🦇🎃 If you're a member of our network & the owner/servant of a suitably spooky companion, feel free to post a pic below. We'd love to feature some pets in our next newsletter #PetsOfBluesky 📸my friends cat in something orange. That's spooky enough,right? anyone tried dressing up a cat!

Obviously I’m delighted that @levarburton.bsky.social is now a CILIP Honorary Fellow (have I ever mentioned that I love reading, libraries and Star Trek?) but would like to congratulate all the 2025 Honorary Fellows

🚨This is an emergency🚨 This Government is currently sitting on an EHRC Code of Practice that will lead to the segregation and exclusion of trans people in public life. Use our tool to email your MP: tinyurl.com/scrap-the-bathroom-ban @transsolidarity.bsky.social #ScrapTheBathroomBan

Had a blast at the @starfuryevents.bsky.social Warp One Star Trek fan convention this weekend. Lots of love & community, a place where we’re all in welcomed & appreciated. This is why Star Trek is my best escapism, it offers hope of a better world. Heading home with severe post-con comedown…

I just removed a terfy sticker from a lift at Euston station, very satisfying. #transrights #noterfs

⏰It's TOMORROW! Still time to sign up for the #CILIP AGM. Join us to celebrate our profession, hear about our key strategic priorities for the coming year and vote on key resolutions for members. Tues 14 Oct | 2.00pm - 3.30pm | Online via Zoom www.cilip.org.uk/event/CILIPA...

Prospect union members got an email today about a data breach that happened in June. Way too late and seemingly not enough information shared with members. Not particularly impressed with our union lately and this doesn’t help…