@mrjamesob.bsky.social Brilliant question! Lucy Powell is right: the priority is developing the ability to communicate. If we are understood and capable of understanding, that is most important. After that comes the manner in which we communicate and the skill we apply in doing so. 1/

@mrjamesob.bsky.social Sorry James. No seaside for you tomorrow. You’re in 6am to 6pm (it’s cos Dave in Droitwich loves your work so much) Oh. And the studio is moving to Wolverhampton 🤣🤣 (And I do live your work!)

@mrjamesob.bsky.social Hi James, No. They don’t own you. They pay you and you both fulfill the terms of the mutual contract of employment. 1/

@mrjamesob.bsky.social Hello James, Just a reminder, Jess Phillips once spoke of her determination to see Labour win the ‘20 election, saying she would knife Jeremy Corbyn “in the front, not the back” if it looks like he is damaging the party’s chances of success. Corbyn didn’t dial 999.

Hi James. This is a thread you may find interesting 👍👍👍 @mrjamesob.bsky.social

Good morning James. I could be wrong. I think access to free health care isn’t universal? Attlee never managed to fully incorporate dentistry and eye care? Dave Droitwich

Hi James What an an outstanding contribution from your Prison Officer caller, Geoff. This man should be advising Government. Big thanks to him. @mrjamesob.bsky.social Dave Droitwich

@mrjamesob.bsky.social Hi James. I have my hammer & jelly. We crave the sense of belonging and shared connection. It’s about Collective Effervescence. Durkheim is your man: “The god of the clan… can be none other than the clan itself, but the clan transfigured and imagined.” Dave Droitwich

@mrjamesob.bsky.social I’ve spent 40 years in arts education of one sort or another. And I and my peers have had this conversation many times, so I knew I’d cry if I listened to this hour! You started with a brilliant opening and then we had Kassey … I wish I could bottle that!

@mrjamesob.bsky.social Hi James, I only just caught up with yesterday’s programme, but I wanted to share what yesterday’s heatwave looked like for my partner. She’s a bus driver, and what she went through really brought home the reality of working in extreme heat. 1/7

@mrjamesob.bsky.social The *idea* of the USA wipes the floor with that if the U.K. , and the biggest factor is that yes, nobody in the U.K. can become Head of State. And it’s Glorified. We are suplicants. That’s why that those phone ins don’t work. There’s no point. - Dave

Awesome show @mrjamesob.bsky.social This thread answers a lot of the who ”Why”? The summary? He didn’t understand his win. He didn’t understand his majority. He didn’t understand his core. He disrespected both. Dave, Worcs bsky.app/profile/dyla...

Dylan Difford@dylandifford.bsky.social · 2mo ago

So how did we get here, with Starmer on the way out after two years? To some extent, it does go back to the beginning. It was not an enthusiastic victory for Labour. Getting rid of the Tories was the top reason people voted for them in 2024, though with their message of 'Change' also resonating.

@mrjamesob.bsky.social A two post message because, you know, character limits! #Starmer

Too Tired To Make@tootiredtomake.bsky.social · last mo.

Good morning James. I’m hope you’re staying cool (you’re always cool!) Both of those texts don’t really sum it up completely. These do better. I don’t think Burnham is going to unite anything, because I do think the country is ungovernable. Who made it so? Well you wrote the book! 😊 #Starmer

Good morning James. I’m hope you’re staying cool (you’re always cool!) Both of those texts don’t really sum it up completely. These do better. I don’t think Burnham is going to unite anything, because I do think the country is ungovernable. Who made it so? Well you wrote the book! 😊 #Starmer

@mrjamesob.bsky.social What an absolutely brilliant caller Kevin was! He’s a dot-joiner and they’re few and far between. Let’s not be scared of the complexity. That’ll keep me going for a couple of hours! Dave. Worcs

@mrjamesob.bsky.social James - You’re talking about my world. And yes Gove wrecked so much. It is magical, and genuinely, I could teach you. I’m not far from Kiddie, and I teach adults older than you who’ve never played a thing! Sometimes I see the impact and it makes me tearful. Dave

Apologies for those on tenterhooks.. slight hold up in posting our inaugural episode due to unexpected severe spoon depletion. We won’t be long though! #TooTiredToMake

There’s so much about editing I really enjoy! There’s so much about editing I really hate! But - It’s on the way.Your chance to join us right from the start of our #podcast adventure. Talking about: #Pacing #Spoons #ME/CFS #Energy #Productivity #Depression #Introductions #Plums

So, this week we’ll be recording the first episode of Too Tired To Make; a podcast exploring the challenges and victories of artists, makers and creators producing art in the face of chronic constraints. This is #ThinkingInPublic We hope you’ll join us. #ME/CFS #Fibromyalgia #LongCovid

When you’ve been lying awake since 4:00am, struggling to breathe, but with all the things you would love to do flowing through your head. That. If those thoughts weren’t causing painful turbulence in the treacle they were fighting through I’d be up writing, or playing, or editing. #ME/CFS

@meassociation.org.uk Any chance of a little boost right at the start? We've got nice things coming!

Too Tired To Make@tootiredtomake.bsky.social · 6mo ago

👋 Hello. We’re Too Tired To Make. A space for where art, wellbeing and disabilty meet, and energy is limited. We’re here to think in public about making with care, pacing, and honesty — no pushing through, no neat answers. If you’re tired and still creative, welcome 🌱 #ME/CFS #ADHD

"ADHD is when distracted" WRONG ADHD is when brain play reggaeton at top volume inside head at 6:45 in the morning.

I'm not convinced about the framing here. On the one had it looks as though Merlin Entertainment say they've asked, and the system isn't workinng for children with #Autism and #ADHD. On the other, they aren't putting anything in place to replace it. On the face of it though - Not good enough!

The Independent@the-independent.com · 6mo ago

Autistic and ADHD children to be excluded from disability queue at Alton Towers trib.al/MPGhWqk

We're new, and the news in general is as dismal as the weather here in the UK. So cheer us up with your wins this week. What have you made? Small or huge. We need the smiles! #DisabiltyArts #ArtsAndWellbeing

👋 Hello. We’re Too Tired To Make. A space for where art, wellbeing and disabilty meet, and energy is limited. We’re here to think in public about making with care, pacing, and honesty — no pushing through, no neat answers. If you’re tired and still creative, welcome 🌱 #ME/CFS #ADHD