Lucibee
@lucibee.bsky.social
Science defender and eco-worrier.
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I find this really interesting, because, as a depressive person, I remember all the bad stuff too well, but then I also don't forget when I get "physically" sick and get better.
I wonder whether that's why I empathise with other chronic diseases so much?
Or am I just especially strange?
I wonder whether that's why I empathise with other chronic diseases so much?
Or am I just especially strange?
A small personal annoyance is that sometimes the abled people in my life get sick, and they say something along the lines of “this is what you deal with every day??” and it will feel like, yes, you’re getting it, every day I feel like the worst you’ve ever felt. And then they get better and forget
January 4, 2026 at 7:58 PM
I find this really interesting, because, as a depressive person, I remember all the bad stuff too well, but then I also don't forget when I get "physically" sick and get better.
I wonder whether that's why I empathise with other chronic diseases so much?
Or am I just especially strange?
I wonder whether that's why I empathise with other chronic diseases so much?
Or am I just especially strange?
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A poem from my collection, In the Shadow of Gods, Hoar Frost.
🖼️ Hoar-frost And Stars, Gustaf Fjaestad.
🖼️ Hoar-frost And Stars, Gustaf Fjaestad.
January 4, 2026 at 5:23 PM
A poem from my collection, In the Shadow of Gods, Hoar Frost.
🖼️ Hoar-frost And Stars, Gustaf Fjaestad.
🖼️ Hoar-frost And Stars, Gustaf Fjaestad.
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One of the people the USA killed in Venezuela was Rosa Gonzalez, 80 who they blew up in her apartment.
Will you hear this on the European News?
I doubt it.
Will you hear this on the European News?
I doubt it.
January 4, 2026 at 11:32 AM
One of the people the USA killed in Venezuela was Rosa Gonzalez, 80 who they blew up in her apartment.
Will you hear this on the European News?
I doubt it.
Will you hear this on the European News?
I doubt it.
January 4, 2026 at 2:07 PM
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I've removed the paywall permanently from this piece, which is a chapter from my novel Villager, told entirely in the form of an online village message board. If you like it, you'll probably like the book. If you don't, you won't...
www.tom-cox.com/the-village-...
www.tom-cox.com/the-village-...
The Village Message Board
Its authenticity was discredited because of his reputation, but also because he was quick with gin at the time and wearing an item of knitwear back to front.
www.tom-cox.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:06 PM
I've removed the paywall permanently from this piece, which is a chapter from my novel Villager, told entirely in the form of an online village message board. If you like it, you'll probably like the book. If you don't, you won't...
www.tom-cox.com/the-village-...
www.tom-cox.com/the-village-...
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It will never stop amazing me that Israel’s performative destruction of ancient and medieval heritage and wanton looting of sites and museums in Gaza elicited not an iota of the outrage or institutional response in the west that similar acts of iconoclasm by Daesh did.
"Israel has damaged 145 cultural sites across Gaza since 7 October 2023."
"For the people of Gaza, these cultural sites weren't just landmarks or of mere archaeological value – they were a collective memory, a livelihood and a heritage."
#Gaza #Palestine #Israel #Genocide #Military
"For the people of Gaza, these cultural sites weren't just landmarks or of mere archaeological value – they were a collective memory, a livelihood and a heritage."
#Gaza #Palestine #Israel #Genocide #Military
Israel wreaked havoc on Gaza landmarks
Churches, mosques and markets have all been targeted during the genocide.
electronicintifada.net
January 2, 2026 at 7:10 PM
It will never stop amazing me that Israel’s performative destruction of ancient and medieval heritage and wanton looting of sites and museums in Gaza elicited not an iota of the outrage or institutional response in the west that similar acts of iconoclasm by Daesh did.
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I’ve said it since the day after the 2024 election, and I will say it again now, with arms waving wildly:
NATO MEMBERS: KICK US OUT.
YOU ARE NOT SAFE, AND YOU SHOULD STOP SHARING INTEL WITH US.
NATO MEMBERS: KICK US OUT.
YOU ARE NOT SAFE, AND YOU SHOULD STOP SHARING INTEL WITH US.
January 3, 2026 at 3:34 PM
I’ve said it since the day after the 2024 election, and I will say it again now, with arms waving wildly:
NATO MEMBERS: KICK US OUT.
YOU ARE NOT SAFE, AND YOU SHOULD STOP SHARING INTEL WITH US.
NATO MEMBERS: KICK US OUT.
YOU ARE NOT SAFE, AND YOU SHOULD STOP SHARING INTEL WITH US.
I suppose it's OK to "choose real life" if you have a real life to choose... 😳
For a while, social media was a way to hold people & organisations to account. It was a way to amplify your work, to brainstorm ideas, share experiences, meet brilliant people from outside your social circles, engage in silly running jokes
(£) www.thetimes.com/uk/social-me...
By @sathnam.bsky.social
(£) www.thetimes.com/uk/social-me...
By @sathnam.bsky.social
I was addicted to social media — it ruled my life for 10 years
For a decade social media was our columnist Sathnam Sanghera’s best mate and confidant. Now, like millions of us, he’s switching it off. What changed?
www.thetimes.com
January 3, 2026 at 1:34 PM
I suppose it's OK to "choose real life" if you have a real life to choose... 😳
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It should be bigger news that the world’s first soon to be trillionaire has created a chatbot that is undressing women without consent.
Grok is even undressing children.
Musk created it. He’s aware it’s happening and he’s doing nothing to stop it.
Every media outlet needs to scream about this.
Grok is even undressing children.
Musk created it. He’s aware it’s happening and he’s doing nothing to stop it.
Every media outlet needs to scream about this.
January 2, 2026 at 9:13 AM
It should be bigger news that the world’s first soon to be trillionaire has created a chatbot that is undressing women without consent.
Grok is even undressing children.
Musk created it. He’s aware it’s happening and he’s doing nothing to stop it.
Every media outlet needs to scream about this.
Grok is even undressing children.
Musk created it. He’s aware it’s happening and he’s doing nothing to stop it.
Every media outlet needs to scream about this.
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“I hope the new year brings more stability and better days for all of us.”
From Jabal Al-Hussien Camp in #Jordan, Layla shares her wishes for the New Year and reflects on the importance of UNRWA.
#UNRWAworks continuously to support #Palestine Refugees registered in Jordan.
From Jabal Al-Hussien Camp in #Jordan, Layla shares her wishes for the New Year and reflects on the importance of UNRWA.
#UNRWAworks continuously to support #Palestine Refugees registered in Jordan.
January 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM
“I hope the new year brings more stability and better days for all of us.”
From Jabal Al-Hussien Camp in #Jordan, Layla shares her wishes for the New Year and reflects on the importance of UNRWA.
#UNRWAworks continuously to support #Palestine Refugees registered in Jordan.
From Jabal Al-Hussien Camp in #Jordan, Layla shares her wishes for the New Year and reflects on the importance of UNRWA.
#UNRWAworks continuously to support #Palestine Refugees registered in Jordan.
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December 30, 2025 at 8:00 AM
January 1, 2026 at 11:33 PM
I was #OneOfTheTwo (well, actually the only one) when I wore the mask on the left to a hospital appointment recently. 😳😷
The next two are covers I made for the Handanhy HY9330 FFP3.
Left: detachable (edged with elastic to fit the front bit).
Right: fixed in place.
#Masks4All
Left: detachable (edged with elastic to fit the front bit).
Right: fixed in place.
#Masks4All
January 1, 2026 at 10:50 AM
I was #OneOfTheTwo (well, actually the only one) when I wore the mask on the left to a hospital appointment recently. 😳😷
Well that's 2025 nearly up.
How far we've come in nearly 3 years... 😳
(this cartoon from early 2023)
marketoonist.com/2023/03/ai-w...
How far we've come in nearly 3 years... 😳
(this cartoon from early 2023)
marketoonist.com/2023/03/ai-w...
December 31, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Well that's 2025 nearly up.
How far we've come in nearly 3 years... 😳
(this cartoon from early 2023)
marketoonist.com/2023/03/ai-w...
How far we've come in nearly 3 years... 😳
(this cartoon from early 2023)
marketoonist.com/2023/03/ai-w...
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People continue to be displaced. They're cold wet & hungry. Several storms in Dec & at least 65K families impacted by floodwater. 1 in 4 families live on 1 meal/day. Bombardment but still tremendous needs. Nearly everyone reliant on humanitarian assistance. Shaima Low #c4news
December 31, 2025 at 7:08 PM
People continue to be displaced. They're cold wet & hungry. Several storms in Dec & at least 65K families impacted by floodwater. 1 in 4 families live on 1 meal/day. Bombardment but still tremendous needs. Nearly everyone reliant on humanitarian assistance. Shaima Low #c4news
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Nobel Peace Prize laureate MSF's statement on Israel banning it from continuing its services helping mothers and babies in Gaza.
With this ban, the State of Israel makes history.
With this ban, the State of Israel makes history.
@msf.ca MSF says Israel’s decision will have a catastrophic impact on its work in the enclave, where it supports about 20 percent of the hospital beds and one-third of births.
December 31, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Nobel Peace Prize laureate MSF's statement on Israel banning it from continuing its services helping mothers and babies in Gaza.
With this ban, the State of Israel makes history.
With this ban, the State of Israel makes history.
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Not sure whether to take part in #NewYearPlantHunt? Worrying that your #WildFlowerID skills won't be up to scratch?
No problem: just use one of our spotter sheets for your area:
bsbi.org/take-part/ac...
Download & print it, or find all the spotter sheet plants on a ticklist on the #BSBIRecordingApp!
No problem: just use one of our spotter sheets for your area:
bsbi.org/take-part/ac...
Download & print it, or find all the spotter sheet plants on a ticklist on the #BSBIRecordingApp!
December 24, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Not sure whether to take part in #NewYearPlantHunt? Worrying that your #WildFlowerID skills won't be up to scratch?
No problem: just use one of our spotter sheets for your area:
bsbi.org/take-part/ac...
Download & print it, or find all the spotter sheet plants on a ticklist on the #BSBIRecordingApp!
No problem: just use one of our spotter sheets for your area:
bsbi.org/take-part/ac...
Download & print it, or find all the spotter sheet plants on a ticklist on the #BSBIRecordingApp!
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“The idea that squeezing a tiny elite of billionaires will pay for everything is fantasy and we do need to expose that.”
Good job no one’s ever actually said that - including me.
So why is Labour again repeatedly lying to avoid taxing the super-rich?
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Good job no one’s ever actually said that - including me.
So why is Labour again repeatedly lying to avoid taxing the super-rich?
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Zack Polanski offering voters fantasy solutions, says head of Fabian Society
Joe Dromey, head of the Labour thinktank, urges his party to take on the ‘twin populisms’ of Reform UK and the Greens
www.theguardian.com
December 31, 2025 at 9:20 AM
“The idea that squeezing a tiny elite of billionaires will pay for everything is fantasy and we do need to expose that.”
Good job no one’s ever actually said that - including me.
So why is Labour again repeatedly lying to avoid taxing the super-rich?
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Good job no one’s ever actually said that - including me.
So why is Labour again repeatedly lying to avoid taxing the super-rich?
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Calls to strip pro-democracy activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah of his British citizenship pile torment on top of torture.
New piece by me on a dangerous and manufactured storm:
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
New piece by me on a dangerous and manufactured storm:
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Alaa Abd el-Fattah’s tweets were wrong, but he is no ‘anti-white Islamist’. Why does the British right want you to believe he is? | Naomi Klein
I have no interest in defending his social media posts, but calls to strip the newly freed activist of British citizenship pile torment on top of torture, says Naomi Klein, Guardian US columnist and c...
www.theguardian.com
December 31, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Calls to strip pro-democracy activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah of his British citizenship pile torment on top of torture.
New piece by me on a dangerous and manufactured storm:
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
New piece by me on a dangerous and manufactured storm:
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I really don't handle silences well.
After having 2 silent sessions in psychotherapy inflicted on me, I really don't cope well with it.
Problem is, I know I also go mute at times.
Maybe that's why I try to break the silence when it happens, and get quite anxious about it?
After having 2 silent sessions in psychotherapy inflicted on me, I really don't cope well with it.
Problem is, I know I also go mute at times.
Maybe that's why I try to break the silence when it happens, and get quite anxious about it?
December 31, 2025 at 9:57 AM
I really don't handle silences well.
After having 2 silent sessions in psychotherapy inflicted on me, I really don't cope well with it.
Problem is, I know I also go mute at times.
Maybe that's why I try to break the silence when it happens, and get quite anxious about it?
After having 2 silent sessions in psychotherapy inflicted on me, I really don't cope well with it.
Problem is, I know I also go mute at times.
Maybe that's why I try to break the silence when it happens, and get quite anxious about it?
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Paco on Pause helps sum up how messed up Jon Stewart is now.
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December 29, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Paco on Pause helps sum up how messed up Jon Stewart is now.
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According to both Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu) and Kaja Kallas (@kajakallas.bsky.social) the "European Union stands in solidarity with #Israel".
But clearly not with the United Nations, its #UNRWA refugee agency, or occupied Palestinians.
english.palinfo.com/news/2025/12...
But clearly not with the United Nations, its #UNRWA refugee agency, or occupied Palestinians.
english.palinfo.com/news/2025/12...
Israeli Knesset officially passes law to cut electricity and water to UNRWA offices in O. Jerusalem
The Israeli Knesset has officially passed a bill to cut off electricity and water from the offices of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in Occupied Jerusalem, a...
english.palinfo.com
December 30, 2025 at 2:05 PM
According to both Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu) and Kaja Kallas (@kajakallas.bsky.social) the "European Union stands in solidarity with #Israel".
But clearly not with the United Nations, its #UNRWA refugee agency, or occupied Palestinians.
english.palinfo.com/news/2025/12...
But clearly not with the United Nations, its #UNRWA refugee agency, or occupied Palestinians.
english.palinfo.com/news/2025/12...
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🇺🇳 Israel has passed legislation stripping UNRWA of diplomatic and legal immunity under Israeli law, exposing the agency and its staff to Israeli civil and criminal jurisdiction as part of a broader effort to curtail its operations in areas Israel controls. The UN and UNRWA say the move violates...
December 30, 2025 at 3:33 AM
🇺🇳 Israel has passed legislation stripping UNRWA of diplomatic and legal immunity under Israeli law, exposing the agency and its staff to Israeli civil and criminal jurisdiction as part of a broader effort to curtail its operations in areas Israel controls. The UN and UNRWA say the move violates...
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Wrote about how disappointing it is that Jon Stewart punched down on people masking at @motherjones.com, when people should mind their own business and leave mask wearers be. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Hey Jon Stewart, jokes about wearing masks aren't funny
Critics of the Daily Show host say he's a hypocrite.
www.motherjones.com
December 29, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Wrote about how disappointing it is that Jon Stewart punched down on people masking at @motherjones.com, when people should mind their own business and leave mask wearers be. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...