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As someone who practises Zen, I have real cognitive dissonance when I hear Suella Braverman is a “Buddhist”! How? How can she reconcile...

As someone who practises Zen, I have real cognitive dissonance when I hear Suella Braverman is a “Buddhist”! How? How can she reconcile the principles of Interbeing (the interconnectedness of all beings) and lovingkindness with her political beliefs and statements? Rough sleeping is “a lifestyle choice”? I’m appalled every time I see something new she’s said! #buddhism #zen #politics #SuellaBraverman

Why would anyone do this? It’s so senseless. Sycamore Gap tree at Hadrian's Wall 'felled...

Why would anyone do this? It’s so senseless. Sycamore Gap tree at Hadrian's Wall 'felled overnight'

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-66947040

I feel physically sick.

I feel physically sick.

Jaw-dropping, heart-sinking hate speech from the UK government: “Anti-gay discrimination not qualification for asylum, says Suella...

Jaw-dropping, heart-sinking hate speech from the UK government: “Anti-gay discrimination not qualification for asylum, says Suella Braverman.”

This is the antithesis of all I hold dear. I’m more than appalled.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-66919416

Sign, share, boost: Kenmore, on Loch Tay, is being slowly strangled to make way for an exclusive, gated super resort for...

Sign, share, boost: Kenmore, on Loch Tay,
is being slowly strangled to make way for an exclusive, gated super resort for billionaires.

https://www.change.org/p/protect-loch-tay

https://www.change.org/p/protect-loch-tay?utm_content=cl_sharecopy_36847281_en-GB%3A10&recruited_by_id=1714ef60-33b1-11ee-92f2-cdc61822fc03&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink&utm_campaign=psf_combo_share_initial&utm_term=psf_combo_share_initial&share_bandit_exp=initial-36847281-en-GB

With no Sinead O’Connor tribute documentary planned by the UK terrestrial channels, please make an effort to see Nothing Compares,...

With no Sinead O’Connor tribute documentary planned by the UK terrestrial channels, please make an effort to see Nothing Compares, available on Sky or NOW TV, or, I believe, as a streaming rental from Amazon. It’s well worth seeing.

Just stop capitalism.#ClimateCrisis #ClimateChange #Climate

Just stop capitalism.

#ClimateCrisis #ClimateChange #Climate

In case anyone accuses me of cat fishing, I’ve been 58 since February!

In case anyone accuses me of cat fishing, I’ve been 58 since February!

Just been to the Bansky exhibition at GoMA. Highly recommended. Great art, great politics, great charity being supported with the merch. ...

Just been to the Bansky exhibition at GoMA. Highly recommended. Great art, great politics, great charity being supported with the merch. Funny, disturbing, thought-provoking, self-deprecating. I feel inspired, both artistically and politically. If you haven’t already: go.

News cycle people: neither “some letters were/weren’t taken off Musk’s office” nor “Farage fell out with his bank manager” are...

News cycle people: neither “some letters were/weren’t taken off Musk’s office” nor “Farage fell out with his bank manager” are news stories, far less front page. Please can we stop talking about these people’s every burp and fart? That goes for Mastodon folks too. It has big ex-boyfriend vibes to go on about Musk. Just move on. (Yes, I know: I’m doing it too. But only to yell STOP!)

Greta Thunberg is an inspiration. This is an emergency. We need to act. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66287756

Greta Thunberg is an inspiration. This is an emergency. We need to act.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66287756

I fully support people displaying their pronouns. It's a great way to help trans and non binary people. I don't currently have...

I fully support people displaying their pronouns. It's a great way to help trans and non binary people.

I don't currently have pronouns in my biog because I'm in the comfortable position of not having a preference. I think I'd quite like neutral pronouns to be a norm. I'm also fine with any respectfully meant pronouns. It’s just something I haven't personally come to a decision on.

Mostly people say he/him about me, which I'm comfortable with but don't insist upon.

Hope that makes sense.

The idea that anyone can be a literal king of anywhere is clearly absurd. I’m at a loss to see why anyone takes it seriously. Can’t we...

The idea that anyone can be a literal king of anywhere is clearly absurd. I’m at a loss to see why anyone takes it seriously. Can’t we just laugh and say “whatever, dude”. I’m not falling for a magic hat routine in 2023.

Laura, who hates the NHS? What? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-66068224

Laura, who hates the NHS? What?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-66068224

It’s sad that those of us who rely on Blue Badges for mobility have to worry about them being stolen. ...

It’s sad that those of us who rely on Blue Badges for mobility have to worry about them being stolen.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/disability-65986564

I’ll be glad to finally stop hearing about Sausage’s Magic Hat Party.

I’ll be glad to finally stop hearing about Sausage’s Magic Hat Party.

I’m not interested in football, so this #MOTD story is the first time I’ve ever paid attention to MOTD! We’re now at a stage where...

I’m not interested in football, so this #MOTD story is the first time I’ve ever paid attention to MOTD! We’re now at a stage where *people I’ve never heard of* are ruling themselves out for presenting tomorrow. That has to be a good thing. ✊🏽

“Kate Forbes loses SNP backers over gay marriage stance”Good, good. That’s a start. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-64715944

“Kate Forbes loses SNP backers over gay marriage stance”

Good, good. That’s a start.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-64715944

While still a teenager, Billie Piper had a big hit with the song, “Because We Want To”.Now in her 40s, she has finally released a...

While still a teenager, Billie Piper had a big hit with the song, “Because We Want To”.

Now in her 40s, she has finally released a follow-up.

Her new single, “Do We Have To?”, goes on sale on Monday.

Help us Save the Iconic Wyndford High Flats! https://chng.it/jgHzhFdv7z

Help us Save the Iconic Wyndford High Flats! https://chng.it/jgHzhFdv7z