The birthday joy of being given books, and then going to a bookshop after breakfast. #books

If you're interested in #suffering and its relationship to the human #microbiome, my new chapter is out (open access) on "Total pain and human gut microbiota". shorturl.at/8lZwr

#GriefGatherings2025 are coming up! Join us!

...or, I dunno, perhaps change the Framework? www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-c...

The 4th Annual EOLD International Research Symposium 2025 (Sept 5–6) is 2 days of days of online talks, panels, and creative dialogue to shape the future of deathcare around the globle. 🔗 Register now → eold.org/upcoming-eve... #EOLD2025 @eoldirg @eold-irg.bsky.social

Yup, THAT time of year is rapidly approaching - the 4th annual @eold-irg.bsky.social symposium is on September 5-6th. This is an online event over two days with speakers and panels from around the world. Tickets buytickets.at/endoflifedou... or our website at eold.org #EOLD #research

Marian is interested in a range of issues relevant to 21st century innovations in end-of-life care, including end-of-life doulas. Her research also encompasses innovative approaches to suffering at the end of life, the concept of total pain, and environmental grief. 2/2 #EOLDIRG #EOLD #research

Get to know the people of #EOLDIRG Today's highlight is Dr Marian Krawczyk, the founder of EOLD-IRG and a medical anthropologist. Marian is Program Lead for the End of Life Studies MSc / PGCert / PGDip Program at the University of Glasgow. 1/2 #EOLD #DeathDoula #research

The wait is over! Get your tickets now for the 2025 End of Life Doula International Research Group Symposium - this year's theme is Research is a verb. An international range of speakers and panels over two days, September 5-6th. Tickets: www.tickettailor.com/events/endof...

In the midst of inarticulate grief and passive consumption of the spectacle of humanity, a moment of joy at finding dog vomit slime mold.

My mother's obituary in the "Notable Lives" feature @theglobeandmail.com www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...

We're looking for recommended end-of-life doula researcher/practitioners outside of global North interested in discussing their research/practice at our 4th Annual EOLD International Research Symposium. Virtual with modest honorarium. Pls repost. DM me! @gdepau.bsky.social @dremmaclare.bsky.social

@shelbinahwilet.bsky.social your last slide in your talk with @cendeathsociety.bsky.social was a fabulous and significant insight about denial of death, colonial legacy, and the desire to create ontological homelessness which is still operating today. So good. Thank you!

They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.

I try not to be shocked with each new piece of news, but this one has got to me. www.npr.org/sections/sho...

“The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it.” ― Terry Pratchett www.pajiba.com/book_reviews...

Who needs a gym membership when you can have a gin membership? Perhaps both/and rather than either/or?

Wondering how many pairs I should order... boingboing.net/2025/03/11/o...

Students at the University of Auckland raise concerns about decision to use AI tutors. The university claims AI tutors are supplementary and won’t replace in-person teaching. Students argue AI is inaccurate and express concerns about learning quality and course fees. shorturl.at/a89Af

OK, cancelled my Prime Amazon account (a bit shamed it took so long), and have subscribed to Wired. Now to start the process of weaning myself off Google. Should be easy, right? Right?

My first women's super league at Emirates Stadium for the North London Derby. #COYS

A bit sad, or at least a first world problem, that I don't quite know how to procrastinate/take a brain break for 5 minutes without looking at Facebook (no longer on it) when I'm between work tasks. My RRS newfeed just feaks me out then makes me lethargic. Online distraction recommendations?

Messing around with AI generated images based on words and phrases is...interesting. This was a response to summary of what people want to know about young people's environmental emotions.

Just found an errant Christmas card in my work mailbox. Perhaps my favourite one ever, although I don't know what that says about me (other than I have fabulous colleagues).

Early flowers to remind me that being outdoors is good for my mental health...

A small act of resistance...multiplied by millions of people. Not sure changing social media platforms will change the world, but it certainty won't hurt it. And it is literally the least I can do.