RSS is a very good way to read the news. Here are some Autistic RSS feeds I subscribe to. #actuallyautistic If you need a synced list, I recommend NextCloud. Otherwise, an non-sync client. Autism Chrysalis https://www.autismchrysalis.com/feed/ Autism Advacy https://autisticadvocacy.org/feed/ […]

Me feeling #AuDHD overwhelm: I need a break. I need to sit in peace and quiet for a while. Me sitting in peace and quiet: This is tedious, isn't it. I need to watch TV / surf the internet / do something. Me "doing something": Why isn't the overwhelm going away? #actuallyautistic #adhd […]

I'm not the Paul Taylor who has been appointed as strategic board advisor to "Innocent Driver", a "motor accident claims specialist, providing free repairs for vehicles of the driver who was not at fault" in the UK […] [Original post on mastodon.me.uk]

Gonna leave all my work emails and projects until tomorrow. There's no point in putting any effort into something for anyone who's being Raptured today. If they're still here tomorrow, then maybe I'll get back to them. #rapture

I'm having a good day. 1) I just fixed our community hall's car park barrier using the hardware reset option after an engineer failed to do so, saving the hall £500 for a new panel and fitting. 2) My psychiatrist's receptionist complimented my beard. Have I been raptured? Is this secretly […]

#rails folks, here's an open letter asking the Rails Core to cut ties with DHH and hard fork Rails to a new project with proper governance. You can sign with a pull request. Let's show that there's demand for this, and that the community won't appease racists […]

In the noble pursuit of knowledge, one must be prepared to retract, recalibrate, and republish. My previous assertions on balsamic vinegar's role in pickling have been... re-evaluated. Read the full, rigorous report here […]

The Rapture is happening tomorrow? Who's joining me at the pub on Wednesday to toast their leaving?

[F1 Spoiler/Warning] Well, for a race that promised much, that turned out to be relatively shite. #f1 #azerbaijangp 🇦🇿

[F1 Spoiler] Oscar's had a proper mare there. #f1 #azerbaijangp 🇦🇿

[F1 Spoiler] Well, that could make the rest of the session more exciting. #f1 #azerbaijangp 🇦🇿

Drivers all going "WTF is this?" to the Azerbaijan anthem. #f1

This animated sci-fi short was sufficiently amusing to keep me hooked for the full 11 minutes. The Adventures of Reemo Green https://youtu.be/5bYA2Rv2CQ8?si=kQ9aIZR_2Zy6_dtM

Lying on the sofa in the living room (because MrsVark has COVID), which has a flat roof, listening to the heavy rain. Reminds me of wet British caravan holidays with my parents when I was a kid

**Hi, I'm micr0, the creator of Altbot.** Almost a year ago, your incredible generosity helped us raise the funds to buy the server that Altbot runs on today (locally and privately) It's been operating from my home ever since, and I'm so grateful for the support that made that possible. But […]

# The Word of the Day https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLvTdhURHkv/?l=1

A Peperami and a Cheese String on a bit of wood is basically a charcuterie board, right? #pickledonions

In the noble pursuit of knowledge, one must be prepared to retract, recalibrate, and republish. My previous assertions on balsamic vinegar's role in pickling have been... re-evaluated. Read the full, rigorous report here […]

I have a meeting at 7pm. I don't need to leave the house to get there until 6:45pm. So, of course, I've been entirely unable to do anything of import since 5pm. #adhd

Scarborough beach getting some banksy inspired sand art. By Fred Brown.

New t-shirt.... ADHD AF. Buy one for yourself at https://old.streetshirts.co.uk/sell-t-shirts?PFC[SSDvHNKWuP1eet3ADJfNEN0e80s52d] #adhd #AuDHD #neurodivergent

Have to say, I'm having fun doing this ridiculous #pickledonions shite. Playing around with recording videos, creating weblog "content" and generally leaning into the humour of a 53 year old bloke pretending to be an internet influencer. It's a good distraction at a time when my mental health is […]

<Influencer Speak On> Dropping my latest content masterpiece! ✨ My relentless pursuit of vinegary validation has resonated, so I'm giving the people what they want: a reaction video opening "The Dogs Bollocks" pickled onions. This isn't just an appraisal; it's a cultural event. </Influencer […]

New #blog post: Pickled Onion Review #7: Baxters - A Tale of Two Silverskins The search for a reliable, everyday pickled onion continues. I had hopes for Baxters, but it was a tale of two silverskins. One might even say it was a journey to disappointment. My full thoughts on the matter are now […]

New #blog post: Pickled Onion Review #7: Baxters - A Tale of Two Silverskins The search for a reliable, everyday pickled onion continues. I had hopes for Baxters, but it was a tale of two silverskins. One might even say it was a journey to disappointment. My full thoughts on the matter are now […]

#MastoAdmin I'm running the latest code of the glitch-social Mastodon fork but don't seem to have the ability to quote-toot yet. Is there a config setting I need to enable?

Oooooppsssss. Just joined a work Teams call with colleagues from across the world. Forgot I was wearing my Inspiral Carpets "Cool as Fuck" t-shirt until I saw myself on the screen. 🫨🫨🫨🫨

There's an advert for a car selling service on UK TV at the moment that uses the main hook from Randy Crawford's "One Day I'll Fly Away" that is really triggering my echolalia. #actuallyautistic #autism https://youtu.be/iL4m-Z1nNZg?si=KIHR4YgQ7-lCFwGm&t=9

Is there some kind of competition between British charities to see who can get the most depressing advert aired on daytime TV? When my mental health isn't good, there are some channels that I can't watch unless I keep the remote in my hand to switch channels every ad break.

welp

Took a recently bereaved friend out to the pub to take his mind off things. Have come home slaughtered. I'll regret this in the morning. But it's worth it.

Watching episodes of Mock the Week from early 2016 and yearning for simpler times.

I just signed the petition “Cancel UK government contracts with Musk-linked companies” and wanted to see if you could help by adding your name. Our goal is to reach 35,000 signatures and we need more support. You can read more and sign the petition here: https://chng.it/5DtjrPmVJK Thanks! […]

Why use a URL shortener when you can use a phishy URL extender? https://phishyurl.com/ Keep your security people alert and awake, generate phishing-looking redirecting link #infosec

In case you’ve ever wondered how they do it… www.worldofmoose.com/products/mum...

Taken holiday from work today. I'll be spending most of it running the community cinema in #Burntwood that I do every month. As usual, I've woken up not really in the mood for it. No energy. But I know that, also as usual, seeing people enjoying the film will give me an energy boost like nothing […]

New pickle fork.... #pickledonions

I'm not the Paul Taylor who is "Australia’s Leading Hardiness & Resilience Expert". https://www.paultaylor.biz/mediakit #paultaylor #notthispaultaylor #notthepaultaylor

I'm not the Paul Taylor from Isle of Axholme Foodshare Project, which received a donation of a portable generator from Freemasons of Temple Belwood Lodge at Crowle […] [Original post on mastodon.me.uk]

New #blog post: Unjaring M&S Balsamic Vinegar Pickled Onion https://theaardvark.co.uk/unjaring-mands-balsamic-vinegar-pickled-onion.html #food #foodreviews #pickledonions #blogpost

Sneaky peek of my new video "Unjaring M&S Balsamic Vinegar Pickled Onion ". Ever catch yourself in a YouTube video using the words "Ohoy hoy pickle fam!"? https://youtu.be/A2sEMbADlGY #pickledonions #picklefam

To do list.... #pickledonions

Shut up and take all of my money!!!! #pickledonions

New #blog Post - Unjaring Baxters Silverskin Onions - Double Bill Welcome back to "Old Man Documents his Breakdown as he Opens Jars of Pickled Onions"; the online phenomenon that continues to exist despite public demand […]

Buffy the Vampire Slayer, S6E7 - Once More with Feeling - has a fucking lot to answer for. And I am absolutely here for it. Currently watching Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, S2E9 - Subspace Rhapsody - and loving it. Every time I hear about a series doing something like this, I can't fathom how […]

Been Making Things, again https://sam.pikesley.org/projects/pocketwatch/ https://www.youtube.com/shorts/y7HluXT1SzI

I am now the only person in this household that doesn't have COVID again.

It appears monsoon season has arrived in South Staffordshire today.

Shhhh! Want a sneak peak at the latest pickled onion unjaring video? No, of course you don't. But I'm going to post the link anyway. https://youtu.be/dFuuK9RdVcI #pickledonions