Charles Hay, PhD
@drcharleshay.bsky.social
Currently researching pain experiences in children and young people
Creative research method enthusiast
I read and love music and films and I draw and paint and I talk just constantly
Views my own, unless I turn out to be correct
Creative research method enthusiast
I read and love music and films and I draw and paint and I talk just constantly
Views my own, unless I turn out to be correct
I’ve no idea of his general politics, but on this one issue he’s a legend.
Spanish PM Sanchez: "Social media has become a failed state, and when democracies start to impose order, their owners get nervous. We will move forward despite their threats."
February 7, 2026 at 8:34 AM
I’ve no idea of his general politics, but on this one issue he’s a legend.
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Spain's Deputy PM Yolanda Díaz: “I have left X. That network is a place of hate. We are not vassals of Elon Musk or Trump.”
February 6, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Spain's Deputy PM Yolanda Díaz: “I have left X. That network is a place of hate. We are not vassals of Elon Musk or Trump.”
Oi Outlook! When I search for something, I'd love it love it love it forever if you actually showed something related to what I searched for. Because currently I search for something and your response is, "hey check it out, I found a heap of emails! You sure send a lot of emails pal. Good job."
February 6, 2026 at 11:46 AM
Oi Outlook! When I search for something, I'd love it love it love it forever if you actually showed something related to what I searched for. Because currently I search for something and your response is, "hey check it out, I found a heap of emails! You sure send a lot of emails pal. Good job."
Currently reading through Obelix and Co with my son and to my unexpected delight it’s an incredible takedown of capitalism and the modern way of life. It should be on the school curriculum.
February 6, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Currently reading through Obelix and Co with my son and to my unexpected delight it’s an incredible takedown of capitalism and the modern way of life. It should be on the school curriculum.
One week without a gallbladder and feeling good. Tired. Bit achy. But good.
February 6, 2026 at 9:10 AM
One week without a gallbladder and feeling good. Tired. Bit achy. But good.
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Finally, I can break silence! I did a lot of creature design work for this show (collaborating, of course, with the production team) and think the animals are looking pretty good here! This was a lot of fun to work on - will be watching on Mar. 6!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4ZB...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4ZB...
The Dinosaurs | Official Trailer | Netflix
YouTube video by Netflix
www.youtube.com
February 5, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Finally, I can break silence! I did a lot of creature design work for this show (collaborating, of course, with the production team) and think the animals are looking pretty good here! This was a lot of fun to work on - will be watching on Mar. 6!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4ZB...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4ZB...
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Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue
February 5, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue
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My tips for painting landscapes
February 1, 2026 at 6:53 PM
My tips for painting landscapes
Feel it’s very important to say a big thanks to the NHS and specifically Warrington Hospital.
Have been suffering mega gallbladder pain for a while, got admitted at the start of last week, had gallbladder removed by end of week. Great care and great outcome.
Legends, thank you.
Have been suffering mega gallbladder pain for a while, got admitted at the start of last week, had gallbladder removed by end of week. Great care and great outcome.
Legends, thank you.
February 2, 2026 at 10:36 AM
Feel it’s very important to say a big thanks to the NHS and specifically Warrington Hospital.
Have been suffering mega gallbladder pain for a while, got admitted at the start of last week, had gallbladder removed by end of week. Great care and great outcome.
Legends, thank you.
Have been suffering mega gallbladder pain for a while, got admitted at the start of last week, had gallbladder removed by end of week. Great care and great outcome.
Legends, thank you.
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Golden Gate circa 1933-34.
January 30, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Golden Gate circa 1933-34.
Also every MS Teams call. I’ve been competently using computers since the 90s, but Teams is made with liquid sadism.
January 29, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Also every MS Teams call. I’ve been competently using computers since the 90s, but Teams is made with liquid sadism.
I am yellow, in pain and in hospital. GALLBLADDER COME OUT, YOUR TIME IS UP
January 27, 2026 at 8:54 PM
I am yellow, in pain and in hospital. GALLBLADDER COME OUT, YOUR TIME IS UP
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My painting AUTUMN CORNFIELD
January 27, 2026 at 8:30 PM
My painting AUTUMN CORNFIELD
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Is it about time that someone told @wiltshiremuseum.bsky.social that their "Tourmaline stone axe" is actually made of cheese?
January 27, 2026 at 9:59 AM
Is it about time that someone told @wiltshiremuseum.bsky.social that their "Tourmaline stone axe" is actually made of cheese?
Looks like the old Tories have Reformed
January 26, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Looks like the old Tories have Reformed
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Sky News: Danish PM Mette Freideriksen’s note in the visitors book when she visited UK today
January 23, 2026 at 4:59 AM
Sky News: Danish PM Mette Freideriksen’s note in the visitors book when she visited UK today
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I just thought everyone should see this
January 22, 2026 at 11:02 PM
I just thought everyone should see this
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Magnolias are the oldest flowering plants, dating back to the dinosaurs. Bees didn't exist then, so they're pollinated by beetles. SF's Botanical Garden has one of the best magnolia collections in the world. They have started blooming now, peaking next month. Go visit:
gggp.org/magnolias/
gggp.org/magnolias/
Magnificent Magnolias at San Francisco Botanical Garden
Experience one of the most significant conservation collection of Magnolias in the United States in bloom mid-January through March.
gggp.org
January 22, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Magnolias are the oldest flowering plants, dating back to the dinosaurs. Bees didn't exist then, so they're pollinated by beetles. SF's Botanical Garden has one of the best magnolia collections in the world. They have started blooming now, peaking next month. Go visit:
gggp.org/magnolias/
gggp.org/magnolias/
Been trialing Qobuz for music and it’s really good. It’s based in France too, and those guys are pretty great overall.
January 22, 2026 at 9:24 AM
Been trialing Qobuz for music and it’s really good. It’s based in France too, and those guys are pretty great overall.
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Here's another photo of a two-spotted octopus. He's waving a couple arms in the lower part, trying to distract me, and getting ready to jet away to the right. Which is what happened next.
Octopi really hate being the center of attention.
Octopi really hate being the center of attention.
January 21, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Here's another photo of a two-spotted octopus. He's waving a couple arms in the lower part, trying to distract me, and getting ready to jet away to the right. Which is what happened next.
Octopi really hate being the center of attention.
Octopi really hate being the center of attention.
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Laura Makabresku
Inner Landscapes, 2021
Have a peaceful night
Inner Landscapes, 2021
Have a peaceful night
January 20, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Laura Makabresku
Inner Landscapes, 2021
Have a peaceful night
Inner Landscapes, 2021
Have a peaceful night
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🚨The Petition calling for by-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party is now closing on 80,000 signatures!
Let’s get it to the 100,000 needed today!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
Let’s get it to the 100,000 needed today!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
January 21, 2026 at 11:45 AM
🚨The Petition calling for by-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party is now closing on 80,000 signatures!
Let’s get it to the 100,000 needed today!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
Let’s get it to the 100,000 needed today!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
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#Sunset with #moonset not far behind. Taken tonight leaving my father’s house south of #Pittsburgh. #photography
January 21, 2026 at 4:55 AM
#Sunset with #moonset not far behind. Taken tonight leaving my father’s house south of #Pittsburgh. #photography