Glad I had my bath before mother-in-law messaged me about possible loss if water supply. Probably better not put the dishwasher on right now.

🗣️New blog post - Disability and Colonialism Blog Series 'Addressing Islamophobia, Surveillance and Criminalisation of Neurodivergent Distress' Read Iman's extensive piece on the linkages between Islamophobia, counter-terror policing and ableism Read⤵ www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/address...

I just think it would be neat if everyone stopped bombing each other.

The most dangerous man in London... doesn't stand a chance. Reminder: The Governess Affair is FREE just about everywhere! /jb Amazon: www.amazon.com/Gover... Apple: itunes.apple.com/us/... Nook: www.barnesandnoble.c...

regular reminder that m***n is a slur against people with learning disabilities. stop using it for fascists

The Guardian’s positive action work experience is open for applications! There are (paid) schemes for disabled, BAME, and working class wannabe journalists. Because the media needs more people like us. Info here: workwithus.theguardian.com/entry-level-...

🚨 From today, every person granted refugee status in the UK will be given temporary status of just 30 months. Short-term leave traps people in cycles of uncertainty, making it much more difficult for them to rebuild their lives in our communities. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026... 1/2

Did you enjoy receiving mystery books in the post? Would you like to experience a similar feeling every single month? Subscribe to the Big Green Book Club. I'll pick, wrap & post a surprise book to you each month, based on the kind of books you enjoy! www.biggreenbookshop.com/book-club/in...

Apropos of nothing, if you (or someone you know) is in/around Oxford and planning an abortion (for any reason idgaf) and wants a buddy for any appts, to advocate or back you up or just glare at folks not minding their business, hit me up, I consider it my religious duty to support bodily autonomy.

SATURDAY CLEAROUT! Here are 3 shelves of my books in A-Z order by author. You can have any 2 for £10 (free P+P). Please share (and buy). UK only.

I am so very tired of People Who Should Know Better not using ALT text. "Here's my piece of intersectional art .. without ALT text" "Inclusion is important to me. Here's an infograph without ALT text!" "How can we make this world better? My manifesto .. without ALT text."

Another perfect morning to support tcpipeline.org www.zeffy.com/en-US/donati... But also…

hey so this is insane and terrifying

It's still #buyastrangerabook day! @tracysaunders.bsky.social has kindly sent my some dosh to spend on a food/drink book for someone. So, if there's a cookbook or a food writing book you're after, get in touch! UK only

I have another #buyastrangerabook day. @sallyhinkley.bsky.social is offering to buy someone a copy of Nobody's Girl by Virginia Giuffre. Hopefully, there'll be REAL justice soon. If you'd like a copy of this courtesy of Sally, just let us know. UK only

Here's another #buyastrangerabook day offer for you. @jonharvey1977.bsky.social is offering to buy someone the book of their choice, up to £15. So, if there's a particular book you're after, get in touch. UK only

It's #buyastrangerabook day! @tracysaunders.bsky.social has kindly sent my some dosh to spend on a food/drink book for someone. So, if there's a cookbook or a food writing book you're after, get in touch! UK only

📣New piece in our Disability and Colonialism Blog Series The Trouble with Being Named, by Lady T's In this piece, Lady T's expands on pre colonial African perspectives on disability and the harsh rigidity that colonial occupation brought. Read ⤵️ www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/trouble...

Hey lovely people, just letting you know that we have printers in the US (and the UK and Australia) so Tiny Moments of Joy and OverLondon aren't going to get slapped around by rampaging tariffs if you'd like a copy😊 www.swashbucklerpress.com/tiny-moments...

After 3 weeks, the good news is that going dairy-free reduces my pain. 🎉 The bad news is that going dairy-free reduces my pain. 😂

I love the sound of this! And if you want to see if you can spot the tiny newsletter in question, become a patron 😀 In my first ever issue of my newsletter, there is very tiny door. As well as all kinds of other lovely things. Join us! And support me to keep writing: www.patreon.com/posts/mirand...

Just ordered a new freezer after being without a working one for 2-3 years.

Beautiful work here from Bedford Borough Council.

🗣️New Blog post! Disablement Through Disease as a Colonial Tactic by Lauren Nathan-Lane This is the FIRST in our Disability and Colonialism Blog Series, which we've been very excited to share with you! Take a read of Lauren's sharp analysis ⤵️ www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/disable...

So when thousands of women (and children) were being duplicated--including in non-consensual AI porn--it was no big deal. But it took "only a 15-sec clip" of these two famous white men to draw outrage and fear. Gotcha. Cool cool.

There's now a collection of 10 (2 have been snapped up already) one-off pieces I've made using Victorian and Edwardian lockets, stamp holders, charms & recycled silver casts of small nature finds in my etsy shop: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/silv...

In incredible news, the European Parliament has voted overwhelmingly for "The Full Recognition Of Trans Women As Women." Even the center-right European People's Party voted for the declaration. It will form a foundation for their position at the UN Commission on the Status of Women. Our latest.

So if you're at a loose end this Valentines weekend and near or in London and love books, how about discovering a few bookshops by bookshopcrawling. Self guided ones as well. You can download a guide to bookshops in London and self guided routes #Booksky #Bookshopcrawling

Please everyone when guidance is available PLEASE RESPOND to this consultation- we need supportive voices to be heard, especially parents and carers of kids. ALSO scotland currently has its consultation ongoing for its version of this. its better but not much www.scottishtrans.org/protect-tran...

Hello lovely people, just in case you need to snatch up a small moment of happiness today, you can find Tiny Moments of Joy here in both print and ebook form. www.swashbucklerpress.com/tiny-moments...

C. S. Lewis tried to warn us about AI

This applies to young people too, if ANYTHING changes with your bowel health, ask your GP for this simple test 👇

This #buyastrangerabook day offer from @jhelenparker.bsky.social is still unclaimed. ANY book by Brene Brown. If there's one you want, just ask and Helen will buy it for you. (UK only)

It's #buyastrangerabook day. If you'd like a book, but aren't sure what, let @melissaschuh.bsky.social know the kinda stuff you like reading. Melissa will send you a choice of 4 books. Choose your favourite & Melissa will pay for it! Get in touch! Melissa's offering TWO books today! UK only.

Here's another #buyastrangerabook day offer for you. @whyalice24.bsky.social is offering to buy someone a book by either Percival Everett book or Olga Tokarczuk. I've attached a pic of a few titles. If you'd like one, let us know. UK ony

Read this thread, and respond - you only have a short time. I find these proposals inhumane, unjustifiable and sickening. If you have an ounce of decency, you probably will too. So tell the govt, asap. www.gov.uk/government/c...

I still have a few spaces on my 28 Feb botanical illustration & mental health w'shop I teach you 🌿how to break plants down to simple shapes & add shading 🧠how creative activity alters brain biochemistry to improve mental health Earlybird price expires 14 Feb workshops.emmamitchell.uk/courses/bota...

MY BIG CLEAR OUT! Here are 3 shelves of my books in A-Z order by author. You can have any 2 for £10 (free P+P). Please share (and buy). UK only.

Sebastian has been scandalizing polite society with his scientific theories of sexual inheritance. But there’s one small problem. They’re not his theories. They’re Violet’s. /jb Amazon: www.amazon.com/Count... Apple: itunes.apple.com/us/...

When we win, we must take our children to the places we tear down. We must tell them what happened and how it happened. And teach them so that they learn not to do evil again.

🚨The UK-France 'one in, one out' deal must end. The UN has called for the UK and France to halt the cruel 'one in, one out' scheme, warning there could "serious violations of international human rights law." www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026... 1/3

Okay things are getting serious this week. It's Monday night and it's 5pm so it's time for EPISODE 5 of 'How light is it in #Orkney at 5pm this week?' BRACE YOURSELF. We started the year in darkness, but already it's THIS LIGHT! 💡

Hey everyone, this recall has been expanded. If you formula feed, please check your supply. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

An insurance company in South Africa seems to mistakenly have my email address in the details for someone’s life insurance application. I got three emails about that and one about her funeral plan.

Too tired to make even a token resistance to husband’s suggestion of getting dinner delivered!

I skipped last week's newsletter and this one is late. But here we are: a very short and harried newsletter that talks about helping people in the Twin Cities paying rent.

Two important things: 1) after tomorrow the sun will not set before 5pm again in the UK…until October 2) if you’re struggling just now *please* be kind to yourself

Hey, several batches of baby formula from a couple different brands in the uk and Europe have been recalled for contamination causing illness: if you formula feed, check your supply. Info here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Here's an amazing #buyastrangerabook day offer from @lizmakesit.bsky.social that I missed when Liz sent it. I'm a doofus. Liz is offering to buy someone whatever book they'd like, up to £20! So, if there's a particular title you're after, get in touch. UK only

Hey I dunno who needs to hear this but if you are on your period right now you will almost certainly be in your ovulation window on Valentine’s Day. take that information in whichever direction you need it