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Activist for peace & environment, for protecting what really matters, for future generations. Living on unceded Wiradyuri land. Writing like the wind.

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11.03.2026 08:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yup, geoscience webpage shows a cluster of β€˜felt’ eqs. It said 4.5 at Boorowa.

11.03.2026 08:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We just had β€˜something’ in Bathurst.

11.03.2026 08:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Did we just have an earthquake?
#eq #centralwest

11.03.2026 08:11 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

After SUCH a crappy night and a sort of productive morning, I need the restorative power of slurping noodles for lunch.
Give me my noodles NOW.

10.03.2026 00:49 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I did.

09.03.2026 22:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Been awake since about 3. I know the dogs can hear/ see light under door since about 4.
Have 2 vid appointments. Will require a nap, or a few.
Not an ideal way to do life.

09.03.2026 19:09 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

NONE OF MY HOLIDAY/FAMILY VISIT PLANS ARE WORKING OUT SO FAR.

09.03.2026 19:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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09.03.2026 19:02 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I think we’re about to get into the β€˜dress-before-dawn-Ninja’ phase of the year.
Would really love to be able to find walking clothes before the dogs hear me & start up their nonsense.

09.03.2026 18:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Screenshot of quote of Jim Hacker from Yes Prime Minister. Explaining to Sir Humphrey Appleby. Who the different readers are of different news papers. With input from Bernard Woolley at the end.

Screenshot of quote of Jim Hacker from Yes Prime Minister. Explaining to Sir Humphrey Appleby. Who the different readers are of different news papers. With input from Bernard Woolley at the end.

Yes Prime Minister. One of the best lines in Yes Prime Minister. With Bernard's input at the end. Is always a cracker. Because it was true.

09.03.2026 18:41 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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09.03.2026 18:40 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Looks like with an impending #energycrisis, we regionals are going to have to travel everywhere on public transport if we want to get around, especially between Sydney & the Central West. ( EVs yes, but the #GreatWesternHwy is out of action till further notice).
Just don’t need to come here. 🀬

09.03.2026 03:04 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Today has been a typical β€˜Useless Monday’ -
A really tired start
Not a lot done.
Let’s see if an β€˜Hour of Power’ after lunch will bring results.
Please hold my hand.
It’s all a bit challenging for me & my butterfly brain.

09.03.2026 02:37 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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08.03.2026 00:07 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Reboot (@briarpatricia) He's My Guy I've had a moment today. A big moment with my dog. He's not really my dog, because I only took him on to help somebody who wasn't able to cope with him. A foster: I never for a moment tho...

Today was a watershed day for me and the big dog.

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07.03.2026 09:59 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve been avoiding a few grotty, overdue chores lately,
But at least I’ve been to dog training, written, shopped, made 2 batches of dog bikkies, 1 batch peach muffins, some chicken stock.

07.03.2026 09:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

My concern is without AUKUS Australian government does not have a solid set of principles or united code of conduct in international situations. It has no united leadership, really.

06.03.2026 04:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Wow. 😯

06.03.2026 04:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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a sign that says no pets allowed with a boy wearing headphones ALT: a sign that says no pets allowed with a boy wearing headphones

I’m exhausted. Woken up at 5 am by one dog, then at 7 am by same dog, harassed by two dogs. Sprained my bum running with dogs. Had to take them out & endure them at the park with my sore bum. Got stung by a wasp as I fed them. I feel like I want to run away, just for a few days.
No dogs allowed.

05.03.2026 07:32 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The dreaded 2 minute introduction. You have just sat down in the class to begin a new exciting chapter of your life.

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04.03.2026 22:23 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Trying to have coffee in bed without being harassed by dogs.
Completely impossible.

04.03.2026 20:54 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Finally back in Blue Sky. It wouldn’t let me in for ages so I gave it a rest. Seems that’s all it needed.

04.03.2026 20:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

You don’t have a toddler or a dog ( that behaves like a toddler).
You’re kind of lucky.

02.03.2026 20:46 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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28.02.2026 06:41 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Reboot (@briarpatricia) I’ve woken up with a need to exercise and sometimes I’m so torn between doing this and writing, first thing. That’s where my ADHD support comes in, Eat first, take medication, then do the thing. And j...

I’ve written on my Substack, now I’m taking myself for a little walk, sans dogs(!).
I have lots of little things to do. I would like to just abandon them all for some sewing - which has been a long time coming. Alas, creativity must give way to practical things.

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24.02.2026 21:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve been handling the heat Ok, but today, I’m not going as well.
Tonight, it’s really giving my the sh*ts.

24.02.2026 12:18 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

How beautiful.

24.02.2026 12:16 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This is a great image. It’s me, today.

24.02.2026 10:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It’s US!

23.02.2026 21:42 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0