Mark Dignam MDANT
@markdignam69.bsky.social
Gender-neutral honorific of the No-Shows
Chronically under-slept
You can’t kill pain, it just comes back as the undead…
(Habitual parentheses and ellipsis user…)
Settling silently into the sand…
Chronically under-slept
You can’t kill pain, it just comes back as the undead…
(Habitual parentheses and ellipsis user…)
Settling silently into the sand…
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For love ys so ancient a worde
And love dareth thee to care for
The folke upon the brinke of despayre
And love asketh thee to chaunge ower waye of
Caringe about owerselves
Thys ys ower last daunse
Thys ys ower laust daunse
Thys ys owerselves
undir pressure
undir pressure
pressure
#bowie
And love dareth thee to care for
The folke upon the brinke of despayre
And love asketh thee to chaunge ower waye of
Caringe about owerselves
Thys ys ower last daunse
Thys ys ower laust daunse
Thys ys owerselves
undir pressure
undir pressure
pressure
#bowie
January 10, 2026 at 8:51 PM
For love ys so ancient a worde
And love dareth thee to care for
The folke upon the brinke of despayre
And love asketh thee to chaunge ower waye of
Caringe about owerselves
Thys ys ower last daunse
Thys ys ower laust daunse
Thys ys owerselves
undir pressure
undir pressure
pressure
#bowie
And love dareth thee to care for
The folke upon the brinke of despayre
And love asketh thee to chaunge ower waye of
Caringe about owerselves
Thys ys ower last daunse
Thys ys ower laust daunse
Thys ys owerselves
undir pressure
undir pressure
pressure
#bowie
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Nobody likes to see that. #EverybodyLikesToSeeThat #FACup
January 10, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Nobody likes to see that. #EverybodyLikesToSeeThat #FACup
In case you’re wondering…
This is what it looks like…
This is what it looks like…
Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal warns ICE:
"No law enforcement professional wears a mask... Those that come into our communities wearing a mask to commit crime... You getting arrested".
"Fake wannabe law enforcement... The criminal in the WH will not be able to keep you from going to jail".
"No law enforcement professional wears a mask... Those that come into our communities wearing a mask to commit crime... You getting arrested".
"Fake wannabe law enforcement... The criminal in the WH will not be able to keep you from going to jail".
January 10, 2026 at 6:08 PM
In case you’re wondering…
This is what it looks like…
This is what it looks like…
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I retained a presence on twitter/x simply so that i could get live reports of gaa matches, locally and nationally. I have now deactivated that account. Is there anyone with influence here that would pressure the GAA at all levels to leave that platform in the interests of child safety. #gaa
January 10, 2026 at 2:23 PM
I retained a presence on twitter/x simply so that i could get live reports of gaa matches, locally and nationally. I have now deactivated that account. Is there anyone with influence here that would pressure the GAA at all levels to leave that platform in the interests of child safety. #gaa
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As a lifelong twitcher, and member of the Young Ornithologists Club, I can confirm the accuracy of this article.
"Each bird species has its own unique 'song,' such as 'Bad Medicine' by Bon Jovi (mountain starlings), 'Wanted Dead or Alive' by Bon Jovi (grey hornbills), and 'You Give Love a Bad Name' by Bon Jovi (fan-tailed warblers)."
Everything We Currently Know About Birds
Birds. Most people just know them as those loud things that are always flapping around the sky like jackasses, but there’s actually much more to th...
buff.ly
January 10, 2026 at 2:33 PM
As a lifelong twitcher, and member of the Young Ornithologists Club, I can confirm the accuracy of this article.
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A decade since Bowie died. But my love burns as bright as ever. Here’s a wee piece I wrote at the time. Rest easy, Starman
www.wordupscot.co.uk/2016/01/bran...
www.wordupscot.co.uk/2016/01/bran...
Brand Bowie - Word Up
David Bowie and me - perfect small business bedfellows, if I do say so myself
www.wordupscot.co.uk
January 10, 2026 at 8:48 AM
A decade since Bowie died. But my love burns as bright as ever. Here’s a wee piece I wrote at the time. Rest easy, Starman
www.wordupscot.co.uk/2016/01/bran...
www.wordupscot.co.uk/2016/01/bran...
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On this day in 1903, Barbara Hepworth was born. A pioneer of modern sculpture, she reshaped British art with her abstract forms exploring space, landscape and the human body. #OnThisDay #BarbaraHepworth #WomensArt
January 10, 2026 at 1:08 PM
On this day in 1903, Barbara Hepworth was born. A pioneer of modern sculpture, she reshaped British art with her abstract forms exploring space, landscape and the human body. #OnThisDay #BarbaraHepworth #WomensArt
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Israel is murdering Palestinian children again, as they do every single day.
There is no ceasefire, just brutal apartheid and genocide.
Take Action.
Free Palestine.
There is no ceasefire, just brutal apartheid and genocide.
Take Action.
Free Palestine.
January 9, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Israel is murdering Palestinian children again, as they do every single day.
There is no ceasefire, just brutal apartheid and genocide.
Take Action.
Free Palestine.
There is no ceasefire, just brutal apartheid and genocide.
Take Action.
Free Palestine.
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Rape Crisis Ireland is no longer active on X.
Stay connected with us on these platforms:
Bluesky >> @rapecrisisireland.bsky.social
LinkedIn >> @Rape Crisis Ireland
Facebook >> @RapeCrisisIreland
Instagram >> @rape_crisis_ireland
Thank you for your support!
#FactsNotMyths #SupportingSurvivors
Stay connected with us on these platforms:
Bluesky >> @rapecrisisireland.bsky.social
LinkedIn >> @Rape Crisis Ireland
Facebook >> @RapeCrisisIreland
Instagram >> @rape_crisis_ireland
Thank you for your support!
#FactsNotMyths #SupportingSurvivors
January 8, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Rape Crisis Ireland is no longer active on X.
Stay connected with us on these platforms:
Bluesky >> @rapecrisisireland.bsky.social
LinkedIn >> @Rape Crisis Ireland
Facebook >> @RapeCrisisIreland
Instagram >> @rape_crisis_ireland
Thank you for your support!
#FactsNotMyths #SupportingSurvivors
Stay connected with us on these platforms:
Bluesky >> @rapecrisisireland.bsky.social
LinkedIn >> @Rape Crisis Ireland
Facebook >> @RapeCrisisIreland
Instagram >> @rape_crisis_ireland
Thank you for your support!
#FactsNotMyths #SupportingSurvivors
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I thought it might be nice to give away my last 2 signed hardbacks of my novel 1983, with two lovely linocut hares by my mum.
All you have to do to enter is repost this (& leave a reply).
The book's been called "Stranger Things rewritten by Kurt Vonnegut and Sue Townsend”.
Extract in the replies.
All you have to do to enter is repost this (& leave a reply).
The book's been called "Stranger Things rewritten by Kurt Vonnegut and Sue Townsend”.
Extract in the replies.
January 9, 2026 at 12:57 PM
I thought it might be nice to give away my last 2 signed hardbacks of my novel 1983, with two lovely linocut hares by my mum.
All you have to do to enter is repost this (& leave a reply).
The book's been called "Stranger Things rewritten by Kurt Vonnegut and Sue Townsend”.
Extract in the replies.
All you have to do to enter is repost this (& leave a reply).
The book's been called "Stranger Things rewritten by Kurt Vonnegut and Sue Townsend”.
Extract in the replies.
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To quote the late, great Tony Wilson: 'Wake up America. You're dead'.
January 9, 2026 at 9:40 AM
To quote the late, great Tony Wilson: 'Wake up America. You're dead'.
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“a study in spain showed that self-induced #laughter has the same effects on the body & releases the same beneficial #hormones, as spontaneous laughter. maybe try it when alone tho, to save any..odd looks!”: buff.ly/rEzO1yK
by @apainprincess.bsky.social
#ChronicPain #disabled
by @apainprincess.bsky.social
#ChronicPain #disabled
Why Laughter is the Best Medicine When You Live in Pain
Constantly coping with pain, hiding its intensity from others and trying to maintain hope despite so many fears, makes living with pain a tricky business . Add the seemingly endless cornucopia of
buff.ly
January 9, 2026 at 12:30 AM
“a study in spain showed that self-induced #laughter has the same effects on the body & releases the same beneficial #hormones, as spontaneous laughter. maybe try it when alone tho, to save any..odd looks!”: buff.ly/rEzO1yK
by @apainprincess.bsky.social
#ChronicPain #disabled
by @apainprincess.bsky.social
#ChronicPain #disabled
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"It shows that #UniversalCoverage alone isn’t enough; it must be paired with strong infrastructure, #telemedicine & #community partnerships..rural #healthcare isn’t just abt #hospitals ; it’s abt transportation, broadband access & trust.": buff.ly/LjwBLRC
via kevinmd
via kevinmd
Rural health care access: Japan vs. U.S.
Rural health care access in Japan's Hokkaido provides a sharp contrast to the U.S. While both face geographic and workforce challenges, Japan's universal coverage model offers lessons. Explore the…
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January 9, 2026 at 2:30 AM
"It shows that #UniversalCoverage alone isn’t enough; it must be paired with strong infrastructure, #telemedicine & #community partnerships..rural #healthcare isn’t just abt #hospitals ; it’s abt transportation, broadband access & trust.": buff.ly/LjwBLRC
via kevinmd
via kevinmd
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"You develop naked body #confidence, after needing to undress or spread your legs for the doctor/lab tech/whichever #medical professional for the umpteeth time. It’s just a body." - For more #ChronicIllness #humor & #memes, visit: buff.ly/m7GFsLn
January 9, 2026 at 4:30 AM
"You develop naked body #confidence, after needing to undress or spread your legs for the doctor/lab tech/whichever #medical professional for the umpteeth time. It’s just a body." - For more #ChronicIllness #humor & #memes, visit: buff.ly/m7GFsLn
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"When you have #SpinaBifida, it is common to struggle with #constipation ..Constipation is painful for anyone..but it can be even worse for #DisabledPeople because you can’t get relief as quickly as a non- #disabled person can.": buff.ly/Izf1t07
by myrockindisabledlife
#ChronicPain #disability
by myrockindisabledlife
#ChronicPain #disability
What Not To Do If You Struggle With Constipation
Disclaimer: This post was written based off of my personal experiences, but I am not a doctor. It is to be used for informational use only and is not substitute for professional medical advice. Whe…
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January 9, 2026 at 7:30 AM
"When you have #SpinaBifida, it is common to struggle with #constipation ..Constipation is painful for anyone..but it can be even worse for #DisabledPeople because you can’t get relief as quickly as a non- #disabled person can.": buff.ly/Izf1t07
by myrockindisabledlife
#ChronicPain #disability
by myrockindisabledlife
#ChronicPain #disability
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“I wondered how Patterson..comes up with ideas for compelling #stories. “I’ll see some little scene in a movie..somebody in the street. It’s jz #LittleThings ”..key lies in..simply taking extraordinary interest in #ordinary things.”: buff.ly/QNpLFpd
via @theatlantic.com
#mindfulness #LifeLessons
via @theatlantic.com
#mindfulness #LifeLessons
James Patterson’s Maxims for a Happy Life
Here’s what I learned about creativity and contentment from the celebrated author.
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January 9, 2026 at 9:30 AM
“I wondered how Patterson..comes up with ideas for compelling #stories. “I’ll see some little scene in a movie..somebody in the street. It’s jz #LittleThings ”..key lies in..simply taking extraordinary interest in #ordinary things.”: buff.ly/QNpLFpd
via @theatlantic.com
#mindfulness #LifeLessons
via @theatlantic.com
#mindfulness #LifeLessons
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"What I did not realize at the time was that after 5-10 minutes, my #brain needed a break. My brain was healing and lacked the energy for learning and reading at that time.": buff.ly/U6HcqlN
by @brainloving.bsky.social
#BrainInjury #TBI #disability #recovery
by @brainloving.bsky.social
#BrainInjury #TBI #disability #recovery
Emerging from the Darkness
A Hopeful Guide to Brain Injury Healing and Recovery
buff.ly
January 9, 2026 at 10:30 AM
"What I did not realize at the time was that after 5-10 minutes, my #brain needed a break. My brain was healing and lacked the energy for learning and reading at that time.": buff.ly/U6HcqlN
by @brainloving.bsky.social
#BrainInjury #TBI #disability #recovery
by @brainloving.bsky.social
#BrainInjury #TBI #disability #recovery
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" #Fat in the #liver is not merely a result of #insulin resistance; it drives it. Excess hepatic fat interferes with the liver’s ability to regulate #glucose & lipids, fueling the very #InsulinResistance that caused it in the 1st place.": buff.ly/1m7AKlA
via kevinmd
via kevinmd
The liver's role in metabolic disease
MASLD is a critical driver of metabolic disease, not just a complication. Routine liver screening is essential for early intervention in diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Learn why.
buff.ly
January 9, 2026 at 12:30 PM
" #Fat in the #liver is not merely a result of #insulin resistance; it drives it. Excess hepatic fat interferes with the liver’s ability to regulate #glucose & lipids, fueling the very #InsulinResistance that caused it in the 1st place.": buff.ly/1m7AKlA
via kevinmd
via kevinmd
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" #Psychiatrists have long relied on diagnostic manuals that regard most #MentalHealth conditions as distinct..But a #genetic analysis of more than 1 mil people suggests that a host of psychiatric conditions have common biological roots.": buff.ly/I7fI0Hj
via @nature.com
#psychology #genes
via @nature.com
#psychology #genes
Huge genetic study reveals hidden links between psychiatric conditions
Analysis of more than 1 million people shows that mental-health disorders fall into five clusters, each of them linked to a specific set of genetic variants.
buff.ly
January 9, 2026 at 2:30 PM
" #Psychiatrists have long relied on diagnostic manuals that regard most #MentalHealth conditions as distinct..But a #genetic analysis of more than 1 mil people suggests that a host of psychiatric conditions have common biological roots.": buff.ly/I7fI0Hj
via @nature.com
#psychology #genes
via @nature.com
#psychology #genes
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"The #biomedical #animator Drew Berry is known for his dazzling visualisations of #biological processes that unfold on #microscopic scales. As enlightening as it is arresting, his imagery straddles the line between #science and art.": buff.ly/7GvWJjz
via @aeon.co
#animation #DNA #MedSky
via @aeon.co
#animation #DNA #MedSky
Groundbreaking visuals capture how our bodies repair damaged DNA | Aeon Videos
A dazzling visualisation of how the body’s specialised proteins repair damaged DNA by using an intact copy as a template
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January 9, 2026 at 4:30 PM
"The #biomedical #animator Drew Berry is known for his dazzling visualisations of #biological processes that unfold on #microscopic scales. As enlightening as it is arresting, his imagery straddles the line between #science and art.": buff.ly/7GvWJjz
via @aeon.co
#animation #DNA #MedSky
via @aeon.co
#animation #DNA #MedSky
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" #Time is constant. Everyone gets 24 hours. But #energy is variable & finite. U might have 8h blocked for “deep work,” but if u only have 90-120 mins of actual peak #cognitive energy available, those remaining hrs produce #DiminishingReturns.": buff.ly/DbyNyAt
via @leonho.bsky.social
#burnout
via @leonho.bsky.social
#burnout
Managing Energy Not Time: The Science-Backed System High-Achievers Use to Escape Burnout - LifeHack
Discover how managing energy not time prevents burnout. Learn the 4-dimension framework and science-backed strategies high-achievers use for sustainable peak performance.
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January 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM
" #Time is constant. Everyone gets 24 hours. But #energy is variable & finite. U might have 8h blocked for “deep work,” but if u only have 90-120 mins of actual peak #cognitive energy available, those remaining hrs produce #DiminishingReturns.": buff.ly/DbyNyAt
via @leonho.bsky.social
#burnout
via @leonho.bsky.social
#burnout
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"We need better #education in our schools, highlighting the impact of #InvisibleIllness. The inability to see something doesn’t mean it’s non-existent. We need to highlight the plight of those who suffer in silence due to #stigma.": buff.ly/XOZ69zh
#ChronicPain #ableism #MentalHealthAwareness
#ChronicPain #ableism #MentalHealthAwareness
Is Seeking Help for Your Mental Health Worth It?
Has the thought of seeing a psychologist or psychiatrist ever crossed your mind? Here's why seeking help for your mental health IS worth it.
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January 9, 2026 at 3:30 PM
"We need better #education in our schools, highlighting the impact of #InvisibleIllness. The inability to see something doesn’t mean it’s non-existent. We need to highlight the plight of those who suffer in silence due to #stigma.": buff.ly/XOZ69zh
#ChronicPain #ableism #MentalHealthAwareness
#ChronicPain #ableism #MentalHealthAwareness
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““I am #sick, and I am well.” Practicing this skill involves slowing down our bodies and minds, attending to the #PresentMoment, and sitting with the “both/and” nature of reality.”: buff.ly/ICTVY7m
from @psychologytoday.com
#contradictory #ChronicPain #disability
from @psychologytoday.com
#contradictory #ChronicPain #disability
Chronic Illness and Ambiguous Loss
When illness doesn't kill you but cannot be cured, you're living with "ambiguous loss." Learn what this is and how to cope with it.
buff.ly
January 9, 2026 at 8:30 PM
““I am #sick, and I am well.” Practicing this skill involves slowing down our bodies and minds, attending to the #PresentMoment, and sitting with the “both/and” nature of reality.”: buff.ly/ICTVY7m
from @psychologytoday.com
#contradictory #ChronicPain #disability
from @psychologytoday.com
#contradictory #ChronicPain #disability
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"Having said that, we shouldn’t deny anger either, because it is part of being #human. Instead, we should learn how to be aware of our #anger, so that we may breathe it in, and expel it with a smile.": buff.ly/oXSLjtz
#mindfulness #BookRecommendations #ChronicPain
#mindfulness #BookRecommendations #ChronicPain
12 Lessons on Mindfulness (or “How to Relax” by Thich Nhat Hanh)
Here are 12 lessons on mindfulness that I gleaned from Thich Nhat Hanh’s book, “How to Relax”, and how I use them for to manage stress.
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January 9, 2026 at 9:30 PM
"Having said that, we shouldn’t deny anger either, because it is part of being #human. Instead, we should learn how to be aware of our #anger, so that we may breathe it in, and expel it with a smile.": buff.ly/oXSLjtz
#mindfulness #BookRecommendations #ChronicPain
#mindfulness #BookRecommendations #ChronicPain
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"On this list, you’ll find our 10 most-read articles of the year, plus 5 honorable mentions. We hope u enjoy the articles that you & your fellow readers turned to most this year.": buff.ly/MKnSiSl
via @behscientist.bsky.social
#science #BehavioralScience #humanity #society #behavior
via @behscientist.bsky.social
#science #BehavioralScience #humanity #society #behavior
Most Read Articles of 2025 - By The Editorial Board - Behavioral Scientist
Take a moment to dive into the pieces you and your fellow readers turned to most this year.
buff.ly
January 10, 2026 at 12:30 AM
"On this list, you’ll find our 10 most-read articles of the year, plus 5 honorable mentions. We hope u enjoy the articles that you & your fellow readers turned to most this year.": buff.ly/MKnSiSl
via @behscientist.bsky.social
#science #BehavioralScience #humanity #society #behavior
via @behscientist.bsky.social
#science #BehavioralScience #humanity #society #behavior