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When you make a mistake, don't look back at it long. Take the reason of the thing into your mind and then look forward. Mistakes are lessons of wisdom. She/her Trans Rights Are Human Rights! Cis married to a trans man. Queer. www.buddhabookblog.co.uk

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Buddha_aka_me@buddhaakame· Jul 15

Damn it Becks. Perhaps ask for the session anyway. 🫂 Toni says hi and wants to give you gentle head bonks.

A cat with a lip freckle lies on her back. It's a close up shot of her face. With a small ginger patch on white fur on her chin, with eyes that look light green in colour

Buddha_aka_me@buddhaakame· Jul 8

Not a headline I expected to read 👀👀

From the Guardian newspaper, the headline is: Catnip lotion as effective as Deet at repelling mosquitoes, study finds.

Buddha_aka_me@buddhaakame· Jun 9

G replied 💜

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Damnit. :( Please pass on my love and condolences to Beck. 💔 🫂

Buddha_aka_me@buddhaakame· Jun 8

@goodlawproject.org I have tagged you on Facebook into the original post, but I think this might need investigating. I'm worried they're about to use this kind of information to strip away further rights for trans people.

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Fightback.

The Timms Review has released its "Workshop in a Box" toolkit to organisations to help them hold events at their cost and to gather views from disabled people about the future of Personal Independence Payment (PIP).

We've looked at the questionnaire and were surprised by the emphasis on questions about age, ethnicity, gender identity and sexual orientation before getting to the issues that really matter to disabled people.

If the Government is reviewing PIP, shouldn't they be asking questions such as:

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What do you actually use PIP for?

Would you be able to stay in work without it?

How would losing PIP affect your independence?

Does PIP help pay for transport, care, equipment, heating or support?

What do you think about proposals to change eligibility?

Should PIP ever be means tested?

What are your experiences of the assessment process?

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Demographic information may have its place, but many disabled people will be wondering why there appears to be more focus on who they are than on how PIP affects their daily lives.

What do you think?

If you receive PIP, support someone who does, or work with disabled people, what are the questions you believe the Government should be asking as part of this review?

We'd love to hear your views below.

#PIP

#DisabilityBenefits

#TimmsReview

#DisabledPeople #Fightback4Justice

#DisabilityRights

#WelfareReform

#Personalindependence Payment

Buddha_aka_me@buddhaakame· Jun 5

The World is a shit storm atm, but I'm taking solace in my DC Dreamer superhero official Funko. While I'm here, a reminder for Pride month to grab a copy of Justice League: Dream Girls co-written by @nicoleamaines.bsky.social @planetx.bsky.social

A Funko of the DC Superhero dreamer (played on TV by Nicole Maines). She's in her suit that has the trans colours incorporated, plus the power surge from her showing trans colours.

A comic cover with the trans superheros Dreamer and Galaxy as the focus. A round window, that is divided into quarters forms most of the background. The tagline is: Dreamer and Galacy Hold the key to the DUC

Buddha_aka_me@buddhaakame· May 7

No idea if this is available for you, but after years using Pet Mate, we don't know what changed, but the filters were constantly getting slimy in hours! So we swapped as my BiL uses one and so far, absolutely great. All cats use it. Even late Splodge with his arthritis found it a good height etc.

A screenshot of a AONBOY water fountain for cats. It has a flower like design at the top where the water comes through.

Buddha_aka_me@buddhaakame· Apr 25

Next, bed yoga becomes a real pastime.

A meme of basic sketch shows a person in bed in 4 different positions to accommodate a cat

Buddha_aka_me@buddhaakame· Apr 17

OH is in Birmingham, and saw this out in the wild in Forbidden Planet: Supergirl misadventures in Midvale, by @mooncalfe1.bsky.social and @tamrabonvillain.bsky.social I might have squeaked when I was sent the photo.

SUPERGIRL

£15.99 Price

MISADVENTURES IN MIDVALE

SOPHIE CAMPBELL

TAMRA BONVILLAIN

Buddha_aka_me@buddhaakame· Apr 15

They've only replaced ones previously taken down by a group who set up to remove them, before the council acted. Only this morning we drove past some really tatty ones, still in-situ Plus had to laugh, saying no-one should pay £13k to remove the remaining flags. That's already the costs, idiots! 2/2

"We will remove all areas you list on a public statement free of charge. Save the taxpayer! Allow us permission we will take them!

"At the moment the council are saying we cannot even maintain the ones on their property.

"We have maintained all our flags from day one, you know that, so do the public. Why lie, saying its storm damage as to why you're removing them?

"We've had multiple storms in months and maintained all flags. Regardless of storms or not they was always maintained!

Buddha_aka_me@buddhaakame· Apr 15

Shropshire, by finally taking flags down & looking to get costs back off the offenders (plus prosecute if other offences are proven) has them in a tailspin here. It's glorious to watch as they've realised they're on the hook for a big nasty bill. Also, they're lying ref state of flags (1/2)

A group which has hung hundreds of UK and England flags in Shrewsbury is begging a council to let them take them down after being told they could face a costly bill.

Raise The Flags Shrewsbury Plus has adorned Union Jacks and St Georges crosses on lamp posts all over the county town as part of a controversial project, which they claim is about patriotism and protesting against the Labour government.

The authority said it cost £13,000 in taxpayer money to remove flags damaged during Storm Amy.

Raise The Flags Shrewsbury Plus has claimed responsibility for the vast majority of flags in the town and surrounding villages, including in Meole Brace, Herongate, Monkmoor, Harlescott, Sundorne, Hanwood, Ford, Montford Bridge, Shrawardine, Coton Hill, Sutton Farm and Yockleton, as well as on major roads such as Telford Way, London Road and Old Potts Way.

Now the group is urging the council to allow them to remove the flags themselves to "save the taxpayer" having to stump up the cost.

As of April 15 at 10am, Raise The Flags Shrewsbury Plus has more than £6,800 in its kitty from public donations, according to its GoFundMe page.

In a post on social media, a spokesperson for Raise The Flags Shrewsbury Plus said: "We will publicly now put this out to Shropshire Council! We are happy to remove all flags from council run areas as you will be costing the tax payer a lot of money.

"We do not want anyone paying £13,000, let alone the taxpayer!

Buddha_aka_me@buddhaakame· Apr 14

GNU Splodge. The iconic moment you decided to use a tarp covered sand pile as a slip and slide, will live long in our memories. Thankfully captured by a dear friend Ros, at the time. @shropsfidgetpie.bsky.social

A black and white cat, diving into a hole in green tarp covering sand

A black and white cat on top of a green tarp covering sand, rolling on to his back

A black and white cat on top of a green tarp covering sand, as he loses his balance rolling on to his back and starts to fall off the edge

A black and white cat on top of a green tarp covering sand, as he grabs the tarp to stop himself sliding further down.

Buddha_aka_me@buddhaakame· Apr 13

Later today, we're going to be saying goodbye to Splodge. This will be difficult for several reasons, not least he was our parents cat, & a last link to them. He's 17, & has always been a much loved part of the clowder & hooman family alike. Sadly, arthritis for years has taken its toll.

A black and white cat, lying on a sideboard with his front legs and paws perched on top of some VHS tapes. The very bottom tape is, Cat Ballou.

Buddha_aka_me@buddhaakame· Apr 11

OMG well we just secured tickets too see Katie McGrath at a Paris convention in November. Absolutely shaking here. 🫨

A poster with Katie McGrath with a space theme. It's for Dream It's conventions and it says, Welcome to the Mulitverse. Paris November 14th and 15th 2026

Buddha_aka_me@buddhaakame· Apr 9

And be dragged into a war he started then couldn't finish? He started it, he's stuck with it.

A meme of Picard in his Captains uniform on the Enterprise, one hand raised forward. The text reads:
You sir are a complete cunt muffin
Go fuck a pickle you twat.

Buddha_aka_me@buddhaakame· Mar 31

On #TransDayOfVisability I support the trans community. As a cis woman, it is not in my name. If you are a cis woman & feel the same & haven't already, please consider signing at @nionwomen.bsky.social Trans rights are human rights and are no less important or deserving than others. #TDOV

The background is in trans flag colours of light blue, pink, white, pink and light blue in horizontal strips.
The text reads; Trans rights are human rights.

Buddha_aka_me@buddhaakame· Mar 26

I've actively avoided the new Harry Potter trailer and promos. Unfortunately I'm not immune to them fully, but I caught this screenshot from a friend (which I trust as accurate). I wish I could say I'm shocked, but sadly I'm not.

A screenshot of a tweet. The original tweet is from Pop Base with the tagline: First look at Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape in HOW'S Harry Potter reboot series.
The quote retweet is as follows: sleepy strawberry

@honeybunwife

remember how a major part of the novel is how snape has greasy hair and all the students are disgusted by it. and now they gave him dreads. right.....right.....

Buddha_aka_me@buddhaakame· Mar 21

It really is. Drove back the other day to this cheeky bugger in our gutter 😂

A photo of the front of a house, a squirrel in the gutter

A close up photo of the squirrel in the gutter of a house

Buddha_aka_me@buddhaakame· Mar 19

@beckeleven.bsky.social G asked us to post this for you. Ah those were the days of NZ Twitter at it's finest.

A meme that has text reading: Accidentally fell asleep while the cinnamon rolls were in the oven and woke up to a beautiful modern art
Below the text is two photos showing what can only be described as cremated fossilised remains of cinnamon rolls.

Buddha_aka_me@buddhaakame· Mar 14

This you?

A screenshot with a report that has a highlighted thumbnail from an article. The image is an orange Just Eat robot.
The text around it reads:

Kaz Self @kazself.com

12h

No mention of me in this, despite it being my question. Anybody would think this LDR has Green Party sympathies. Or perhaps he just doesn't like me.

www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol...Safety fears over Bristol Just Eat delivery robots after dog almost hit

For a few weeks now new robots have been delivering takeaways

www.bristolpost.co.uk

Buddha_aka_me@buddhaakame· Mar 9

Cat litter. After 100+ cats in the family over 6 decades (literally no exaggeration) the best one for odour control, ease of cleaning etc is this one. The main downside is it can track easily from a litter box, but we just use a cheap litter mat in front and it does catch most of it.

A screenshot to show a bag of Cat's best cat litter

A screenshot of a grey litter mat in front of a litter box

Buddha_aka_me@buddhaakame· Mar 9

She spent a good deal of time asleep on me last night. Definitely missing you though.

A cats front chest paws and just a hint of upturned mouth as they lie across a person in bed.

Buddha_aka_me@buddhaakame· Mar 7

Aslan this morning for #Caturday #AdoptDontShop @shropscatrescue.bsky.social

A close up of a ginger cat with Green eyes, as he looks towards me, so he head is slightly turned. His whiskers are softly out of focus.

Buddha_aka_me@buddhaakame· Mar 4

That is the policy. I think they do need to make more of this position when given the chance. It's been underused imo in campaigns so far. greenparty.org.uk/about/our-ma...

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Take the lead in upholding the right to self-determination and the enforcement of international law.

Continue to support Ukraine as it resists Russian invasion.

Re-join the EU as soon as the political conditions are right.

Buddha_aka_me@buddhaakame· Mar 3

Our government are full of cruel policies. Including this one. They really are ghouls. Also notice the report can't even mention Hannah Spencer or The Green party by name. @zackpolanski.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

Screenshot with text After Labour's defeat to a progressive rival in the Gorton and Denton byelection, the home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, has been urged to curb some of the hardline.
Highlight text reads, progressive rival

Buddha_aka_me@buddhaakame· Feb 28

Post a pic you took, no context, to bring some zen to the feed.

A mere (lake) at sunset with trees in the background and an old log in the foreground

Buddha_aka_me@buddhaakame· Feb 27

Excuse me while I lol 🤣😂🤣 The lack of self awareness is strong. #GortonAndDenton #ByElection

A screenshot reads; A spokesperson for the Conservatives - who finished fourth - say the result shows Keir Starmer has "killed the Labour Party".

Buddha_aka_me@buddhaakame· Feb 12

Looking forward to the start of #TheWayHome on April 19. It will be bittersweet, as the series didn't deserve to be cancelled. #ChylerLeigh #Hallmark #SadieLaflammeSnow #EvanWilliams #AndieMacDowell

Chyler Leigh as Kat Landry looking out of an arch shaped window with a brown frame. Her reflection is Kat in a purple 1920s flapper style dress, a cocktail in hand.
Del Landry is in the middle. Her reflection is unchanged.
Alice is the last one looking out. Her window has a light blue frame with some stained glass in the upper section. Her reflection appears to be a light sweater not unlike a 1970s style.

Kat Landry reflection cropped and rotated. Kat is wearing a purple 1920s flapper style dress, a cocktail in hand, with red lipstick. Her hair is shorter and has a curl to it.

Alice's reflection appears to be a light sweater not unlike a 1970s style. Her hair is also curled.

Buddha_aka_me@buddhaakame· Feb 12

Ugh. I agree it is beautiful but that sucks. Especially as we found it extremely LGBTQIA+ friendly when we visited in 2023. Including unexpectedly finding an amazing bookstore with a vast array of LGBTQIA content.

A bookstore display of various items including mugs with boobs

A bookstore display with visible LGBTQIA content.

Buddha_aka_me@buddhaakame· Feb 11

With alt text added.

A graph showing funding per head analysis: Shropshire: 2024/2025=100
On the left is percentage ranging from 125% down to 80%
On the bottom, the years starting with 2024/2025 going through yearly then to 2028/2029
4 lines are shown. The top one on grey is for Urban authorities with funding over 120% by the last year.
A black line for All England just below that at around 115% and mirrors the trajectory
Rural Authorities in green though go up to around 105% but then dip to between 105% & 100%
Shropshire is the last line in maroon and almost immediately dips away and goes to between 90% and 85% on the graph by the end.

Buddha_aka_me@buddhaakame· Jan 31

I was fortunate enough to do a dig here in the early 1980s. Our tents were on the field where the replica villa was built. You literally had to move pottery shards off the ground to pitch them! It's a fascinating site, and you really do struggle to get a sense of it's scale, even with what's left.