Lucy
@lucysmooshy.bsky.social
I live in Wiltshire and dream in glitter and cats. Queer af 🏳️🌈 Autistic. They/she. 30s. 💖💜💙
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Franzi Schimmer captured this Grizzly bear in Brooks Falls, Alaska just floating along, tippy-tapping down the river, browsing the salmon.
Prior to hibernation, up to 40% of a bear's body mass is fat, which is less dense than water (~0.9 g/cm^2), so the murder-monster is also a floaty-boaty.
Prior to hibernation, up to 40% of a bear's body mass is fat, which is less dense than water (~0.9 g/cm^2), so the murder-monster is also a floaty-boaty.
February 14, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Franzi Schimmer captured this Grizzly bear in Brooks Falls, Alaska just floating along, tippy-tapping down the river, browsing the salmon.
Prior to hibernation, up to 40% of a bear's body mass is fat, which is less dense than water (~0.9 g/cm^2), so the murder-monster is also a floaty-boaty.
Prior to hibernation, up to 40% of a bear's body mass is fat, which is less dense than water (~0.9 g/cm^2), so the murder-monster is also a floaty-boaty.
We fitted a door, we went out for a curry (and they gave me a rose with the bill, the cut end of which is inexplicably wrapped in duct tape) and now we're drinking fizz and watching The Amazing Spider-Man. Excellent Valentine's day 👍
February 14, 2026 at 11:11 PM
We fitted a door, we went out for a curry (and they gave me a rose with the bill, the cut end of which is inexplicably wrapped in duct tape) and now we're drinking fizz and watching The Amazing Spider-Man. Excellent Valentine's day 👍
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My brother Garry has dementia and is currently lost somewhere in the Chester area. If anyone should spot him please call the police on 999. We'd appreciate reposts. @shitchester.bsky.social
February 14, 2026 at 8:00 PM
My brother Garry has dementia and is currently lost somewhere in the Chester area. If anyone should spot him please call the police on 999. We'd appreciate reposts. @shitchester.bsky.social
Not even nearly finished (still need to drill the lock, fit the socket in the door, prime, paint and fit a cat flap - not in that order) but we did this today! I am proud!
February 14, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Not even nearly finished (still need to drill the lock, fit the socket in the door, prime, paint and fit a cat flap - not in that order) but we did this today! I am proud!
The "handywoman: that we hired to fit a door last week not only failed to fit it but absolutely mangled it in the process.
So today we are working on it ourselves and I have discovered that, for someone who has never chiseled anything before, I am actually not half bad at chiseling a hinge recess.
So today we are working on it ourselves and I have discovered that, for someone who has never chiseled anything before, I am actually not half bad at chiseling a hinge recess.
February 14, 2026 at 3:26 PM
The "handywoman: that we hired to fit a door last week not only failed to fit it but absolutely mangled it in the process.
So today we are working on it ourselves and I have discovered that, for someone who has never chiseled anything before, I am actually not half bad at chiseling a hinge recess.
So today we are working on it ourselves and I have discovered that, for someone who has never chiseled anything before, I am actually not half bad at chiseling a hinge recess.
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It was believed in medieval times that hedgehogs had spikes so they could roll over fruit to carry home to their children, which is not true but is a really cute idea
February 13, 2026 at 11:26 AM
It was believed in medieval times that hedgehogs had spikes so they could roll over fruit to carry home to their children, which is not true but is a really cute idea
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Trans folk and allies, flood this. It won’t stop them doing irreparable damage to trans kids in schools but in twenty years when this gets studied we’ll be able to say they knew the consequences and how poorly received it was.
consult.education.gov.uk/independent-...
consult.education.gov.uk/independent-...
Keeping children safe in education: 2026 proposed revisions
- Department for Education
- Citizen Space
Find and participate in consultations run by the Department for Education
consult.education.gov.uk
February 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Trans folk and allies, flood this. It won’t stop them doing irreparable damage to trans kids in schools but in twenty years when this gets studied we’ll be able to say they knew the consequences and how poorly received it was.
consult.education.gov.uk/independent-...
consult.education.gov.uk/independent-...
"... from the responses provided under the FoI request, concerns were more likely to be about being able to access and maintain the treatment they wanted."
Eight actual complaints in a 10 year period about inappropriately-provided gender care, mostly about there not being *enough* of it.
Eight actual complaints in a 10 year period about inappropriately-provided gender care, mostly about there not being *enough* of it.
The real Tavistock Clinic scandal: 1,000 court cases that never materialised | A FoI request for the data behind the media hysteria over the Tavistock Clinic presents quite a different picture | Marie Shrewsbury
The real Tavistock Clinic scandal: 1,000 court cases that never materialised
A FoI request for the data behind the media hysteria over the Tavistock Clinic presents quite a different picture
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
February 12, 2026 at 12:23 PM
"... from the responses provided under the FoI request, concerns were more likely to be about being able to access and maintain the treatment they wanted."
Eight actual complaints in a 10 year period about inappropriately-provided gender care, mostly about there not being *enough* of it.
Eight actual complaints in a 10 year period about inappropriately-provided gender care, mostly about there not being *enough* of it.
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The NHS closed Tavistock over trans care concerns – there were just eight complaints all from cisgender people.
1. JK Rowling
2. Maya Forstater
3. Helen Joyce
4. Graham Linehan
5. Kathleen Stock
6. Posie Parker
7. Wes Streeting
8. Rosie Duffield
www.thepinknews.com/2026/02/11/n...
1. JK Rowling
2. Maya Forstater
3. Helen Joyce
4. Graham Linehan
5. Kathleen Stock
6. Posie Parker
7. Wes Streeting
8. Rosie Duffield
www.thepinknews.com/2026/02/11/n...
NHS closed Tavistock over care complaints – there were only eight
An eye-opening FOI report has revealed that just eight people complained about the Tavistock gender clinic's care provision in 10 years.
www.thepinknews.com
February 12, 2026 at 1:22 AM
The NHS closed Tavistock over trans care concerns – there were just eight complaints all from cisgender people.
1. JK Rowling
2. Maya Forstater
3. Helen Joyce
4. Graham Linehan
5. Kathleen Stock
6. Posie Parker
7. Wes Streeting
8. Rosie Duffield
www.thepinknews.com/2026/02/11/n...
1. JK Rowling
2. Maya Forstater
3. Helen Joyce
4. Graham Linehan
5. Kathleen Stock
6. Posie Parker
7. Wes Streeting
8. Rosie Duffield
www.thepinknews.com/2026/02/11/n...
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The pronoun labeler was hugely useful (and was really functionality that the site should have integrated). Hopefully people will now use this one instead.
The pronoun labeler, which was by far the most useful labeler on the site, was deleted by its creator. But thanks to @ripperoni.com there’s a new one available. I highly recommend it. It’s a great way to share your pronouns or see someone else’s pronouns at a glance.
bsky.app/profile/pron...
bsky.app/profile/pron...
bsky.app
February 11, 2026 at 9:55 AM
The pronoun labeler was hugely useful (and was really functionality that the site should have integrated). Hopefully people will now use this one instead.
In fairness, the cushion *does* go very nicely with the cat.
February 10, 2026 at 8:14 PM
In fairness, the cushion *does* go very nicely with the cat.
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Nobody is falling for it Wesley you big piece of shit.
February 9, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Nobody is falling for it Wesley you big piece of shit.
Life is currently an endless parade of jagweeds and I am Tired.
February 9, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Life is currently an endless parade of jagweeds and I am Tired.
Ghosted! By The Handywoman
February 9, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Ghosted! By The Handywoman
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I can see how this happened, people assumed it meant performance instead of perform. “Gender is performative” doesn’t mean “gender is a show” it means “gender is continuously asserted.”
February 9, 2026 at 3:20 PM
I can see how this happened, people assumed it meant performance instead of perform. “Gender is performative” doesn’t mean “gender is a show” it means “gender is continuously asserted.”
My cousins have had an offer accepted on a flat in Leith and it has stirred my 6-monthly longing for Edinburgh.
February 7, 2026 at 11:03 PM
My cousins have had an offer accepted on a flat in Leith and it has stirred my 6-monthly longing for Edinburgh.
"But is anyone actually asking for that?"
Without naming your job, tell me something you say over and over again at work.
"Tell me exactly what you want it to do"
"Tell me exactly what you want it to do"
Without naming your job, tell me something you say over and over again at work.
“How can we get this to stick in people’s brains?"
“How can we get this to stick in people’s brains?"
February 7, 2026 at 9:47 PM
"But is anyone actually asking for that?"
We have a handywoman downstairs fitting a new door while we work upstairs, so Freddie has put himself on guard duty.
February 6, 2026 at 9:45 AM
We have a handywoman downstairs fitting a new door while we work upstairs, so Freddie has put himself on guard duty.
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Hey, several batches of baby formula from a couple different brands in the uk and Europe have been recalled for contamination causing illness: if you formula feed, check your supply. Info here:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
At least 36 UK infants ill after drinking contaminated baby formula
It comes after some batches made by Nestle and Danone were recalled after being contaminated with a toxin.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 5, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Hey, several batches of baby formula from a couple different brands in the uk and Europe have been recalled for contamination causing illness: if you formula feed, check your supply. Info here:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I've been watching All Creatures Great And Small and it keeps reminding me of my grandad. I think simply because of all the sweater vests.
February 4, 2026 at 6:33 PM
I've been watching All Creatures Great And Small and it keeps reminding me of my grandad. I think simply because of all the sweater vests.
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As promised: crocheted goat sweater pics! 🧶
I made one for my librarian to try on her goats so I could check the sizing. She said one liked it so much he ran off with it & went to sleep. I need to add more of a turtleneck & bottom band to secure it but I'm very happy that it fits. More to come.
I made one for my librarian to try on her goats so I could check the sizing. She said one liked it so much he ran off with it & went to sleep. I need to add more of a turtleneck & bottom band to secure it but I'm very happy that it fits. More to come.
February 4, 2026 at 1:53 AM
As promised: crocheted goat sweater pics! 🧶
I made one for my librarian to try on her goats so I could check the sizing. She said one liked it so much he ran off with it & went to sleep. I need to add more of a turtleneck & bottom band to secure it but I'm very happy that it fits. More to come.
I made one for my librarian to try on her goats so I could check the sizing. She said one liked it so much he ran off with it & went to sleep. I need to add more of a turtleneck & bottom band to secure it but I'm very happy that it fits. More to come.
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We're looking to capture experiences of what it means to be queer in the UK today! To do that we're collecting day diaries for 12th February. It doesn't matter what you get up to, or how you record it, we'd love to have it!🧵 (1/4) #LGBTplusHM #lgbthm26
In 1982, inspired by the work of MO the National Lesbian and Gay survey began, it sought to capture what everyday life was like for queer people living in the UK. For our latest open call we're continuing the work of NLGS and asking what does it mean to be queer every day?
#lgbtqhistory
#lgbtqhistory
February 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM
We're looking to capture experiences of what it means to be queer in the UK today! To do that we're collecting day diaries for 12th February. It doesn't matter what you get up to, or how you record it, we'd love to have it!🧵 (1/4) #LGBTplusHM #lgbthm26
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Then Toad began to bang his head against the wall
February 3, 2026 at 5:37 AM
Then Toad began to bang his head against the wall
Friends fear she's signed up for a Return To Teaching advisor again.
February 2, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Friends fear she's signed up for a Return To Teaching advisor again.
I spent the weekend rearranging my study, as for the first time in six years I have an actual desk to work at.
Freddie has made his feelings on the changes known by vomming on the floor.
Freddie has made his feelings on the changes known by vomming on the floor.
February 2, 2026 at 9:25 AM
I spent the weekend rearranging my study, as for the first time in six years I have an actual desk to work at.
Freddie has made his feelings on the changes known by vomming on the floor.
Freddie has made his feelings on the changes known by vomming on the floor.