Eerie picture of the week

I filled in my #Census2026 and I'm fucking annoyed by the bullshit questions. I answered never married because that's true, and it is relevant that marriage is not a priority for me. But the government has no fucking interest that I've been in a committed relationship for 26 years.

I know some of you live like this, but you have to remember I live in the sub tropics. I'm not accustomed to it. When I went to move my car today, it was covered in frost, and I could not see out the front or back windscreen. It was such a novelty. I am so excited to be somewhere cold.

I had my second dose of the Shingrix vaccine, and my arm is so sore. I am excited to reduce my risk of shingles, obviously, but also reduce my risk of dementia.

Okay, so the secret is out. I attended a wood carving class and carved a small bird for a friend. It fits in the palm of your hand and is exceptionally smooth to the touch.

Bee (They/Them)@eviljoy36.bsky.social · 4w ago

I'm doing a thing today. I can't say what, cause it is a secret. But, I have to leave the house on the weekend, and I am not emotionally prepared for this.

I was driving all of Monday and half of Tuesday, now I am at my destination and I get to rest and relax. I've watched TV, read a book, took a nap, and been on 2 big walks. I wish I was able to retire. I could do this forever.

a fun walk with my dog and daughter. photos by her! (she has the cool phone)

Duelling posties choose parcels at dawn.

snargleplax@snargleplax.bsky.social · 2d ago

Dueling visual artists choose pastels at dawn

Friends, it's midnight. I can't sleep. Should I get up and head out and head out on the second leg of my road trip? I think the answer is no cause that would mean arriving around breakfast time, not lunchtime as planned, and my friend does not like surprises.

“Campaign group Let Us Give has highlighted outstanding problems with the new blood donation rules that are still creating barriers for LGBTQIA+ donors.” qnews.com.au/blood-donati...

Blood donation rule changes still create barriers for gay, bi and trans donors

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I woke up at 02:30. 2 hrs earlier than usual, but I am too excited for my trip to get back to sleep.

I'm (mostly) all packed up for my road trip tomorrow. It's my first time driving long-distance in my EV. I've got the route planned with all of the charging stops, but I am a little nervous. It's the coastal route, so there will be plenty of stops. It'll be fine. But anxiety is going to anxiety.

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First day of my holiday, and Im doing housework. I want everything taken care of before I go away for 3 weeks. Im talking about the maintenance of the robot vacuum and scrubbing out the bins' level of housework. I also need to start figuring out what I need to pack.

“Frog, I am glad that you are here,” said Toad.

Hey friends, do you think I have a chill and easy day on my last day before holiday??? If you answered yes, I appreciate your naive optimism.

@larreau.bsky.social This is the list I wrote for things to do on our holiday together.

Frog and Toad Bot@frogandtoadbot.bsky.social · 7d ago

“There,” said Toad. “Now my day is all written down.”

Good morning, friends. I have one day left at work before taking an entire month off. I am looking forward to it. I've been the only staff member at work for the past fortnight because the others are either off sick or at a conference/learning opportunity. It has been lonely and busy.

Also, folks who dislike Google the company and so dislike Google the verb? 1) Whew boy, I wonder if you've much etymological review of the rest of your lexicon. 2) GOOGLE hates that you use it as a verb too. They literally have employee training to discourage it because it weakens their trademark.

“Dr Ferracioli recommends couples try not to take differing views personally.” This whole article reeks of “if women divorce their right wing asshole husbands en masse then the husbands will become full on incels so let’s gaslight them into moderating the men.”

Shifting political views don't need to spell the end of a relationship

But experts say if morals are involved, it might be a relationship "deal breaker".

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The existence of disability accommodations isn't the problem. The problem is inflexible pedagogical practices designed for a specific neurotype and physical ability level, ignorant and short-sighted disability services offices, and the artificiality of every common proxy for measuring understanding.

I feel like the response to someone pulling out their phone to film in the turlets is to smack their phone into the wall. Idk. Just take your piss, wash your hands and mind your everloving business. It's the bogs.

Lee Hurley@hleehurley.com · last wk.

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Professor Watego says that the systemic and the structural racism is hard to take on because it forces us to look at our own complicity.

Today, the Racism Inquiry hearings continue in Brisbane. We will live tweet throughout the day. You can follow along live here: www.youtube.com/live/VIQj6Jk...

Joint Standing Committee on ATSIA | Brisbane, QLD | 28/07/2026

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@larreau.bsky.social I am coming to help you.

Frog and Toad Bot@frogandtoadbot.bsky.social · last wk.

“Frog, do not worry,” cried Toad. “I am coming to help you!”

Soon.

Aussie friends. Remember that your mobile phone will go off at 2pm AEST today with a nationwide alert.

Kerrie B@wheels002.bsky.social · last mo.

PSA #Australia

I watched the first episode and a half of Resident Alien yesterday. It was a cute concept, but I noped out after the second vaginas are gross joke. Lazy misogynistic writers making shitty comedy.

I work in a hospital, and they just sent out a text telling clinical staff to turn off their phones "if they do not wish to receive the alert." I understand that people with secret phones need to turn them off for safety, but it seems negligent for the hospital to tell staff to switch off.

Kerrie B@wheels002.bsky.social · last mo.

PSA #Australia

Friendly reminder: Don’t label despicable people with medical or physical conditions they don’t have Having a physical difference (like cleft scars) is not a character flaw. Neither is ‘bed wetting’ nor ‘mouth-breathing’ Talk about how they are despicable, don’t use some feature others can’t help