Merryn Rae
@merrynrae.bsky.social
Trying to make my work less of a part of my personality. Here to back up my learning.
✨Neurodivergent✨
Passionate about
🦋Nature & Conservation
🪴Ethnobotany
🐿️Animal Care
🦕Dinosaurs
🛼Roller Skating
🌳Paganism
🧶Crochet
♿️🙋🏾♀️🏳️🌈Access, Inclusion & Advocacy
✨Neurodivergent✨
Passionate about
🦋Nature & Conservation
🪴Ethnobotany
🐿️Animal Care
🦕Dinosaurs
🛼Roller Skating
🌳Paganism
🧶Crochet
♿️🙋🏾♀️🏳️🌈Access, Inclusion & Advocacy
Pinned
Merryn Rae
@merrynrae.bsky.social
· Nov 15
Here’s all my interests, hope Bluesky will do its thing and connect me🤞
#Herbalism, #Ethnobotany, #Zoopharmacognosy, #Zoology, #AnimalCare, #FilmPhotography, #Film&TV, #Crafts, #PlantsAsFibres, #Pottery, #Crochet, #Dinosaurs, #RollerSkating, #Gaming, #TTRPG, #Psychology, #Sociology, #CelticPaganism
#Herbalism, #Ethnobotany, #Zoopharmacognosy, #Zoology, #AnimalCare, #FilmPhotography, #Film&TV, #Crafts, #PlantsAsFibres, #Pottery, #Crochet, #Dinosaurs, #RollerSkating, #Gaming, #TTRPG, #Psychology, #Sociology, #CelticPaganism
“Heterosexual Greeks carried hare genitals to ward off barrenness; homosexual Greek men presented younger lovers with the gift of a hare.”
The Private Life Of The Hare, by John Lewis-Stempel
The Private Life Of The Hare, by John Lewis-Stempel
October 3, 2025 at 12:12 PM
“Heterosexual Greeks carried hare genitals to ward off barrenness; homosexual Greek men presented younger lovers with the gift of a hare.”
The Private Life Of The Hare, by John Lewis-Stempel
The Private Life Of The Hare, by John Lewis-Stempel
@chrisgpackham.bsky.social an offering for #foxoftheday - this beautiful creature having a sunbathe in the garden of my accommodation, ear still up so it can hear any mischief afoot! Happy Sunday.
May 11, 2025 at 8:30 AM
@chrisgpackham.bsky.social an offering for #foxoftheday - this beautiful creature having a sunbathe in the garden of my accommodation, ear still up so it can hear any mischief afoot! Happy Sunday.
Reposted by Merryn Rae
Opinion: How Science Can Adapt to a New Normal undark.org/2025/03/06/o...
How Science Can Adapt to a New Normal
Opinion | In the wake of attacks on the research enterprise, scientists need to focus on protecting its fragile infrastructure.
undark.org
March 13, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Opinion: How Science Can Adapt to a New Normal undark.org/2025/03/06/o...
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MP calls for inquiry into labelling of black pupils as ‘educationally subnormal’
MP calls for inquiry into labelling of black pupils as ‘educationally subnormal’
Kim Johnson tells parliament lessons must be learnt from poor treatment of children at institutions in 1960s and 70s
The historic injustice of a scandal in which black children were incorrectly labelled “educationally subnormal” and sent to schools for…
www.theguardian.com
March 13, 2025 at 5:25 AM
MP calls for inquiry into labelling of black pupils as ‘educationally subnormal’
First they came for the Communists
And I did not speak out
Because I was not a Communist
Then they came for the Socialists
And I did not speak out
Because I was not a Socialist
1/2
And I did not speak out
Because I was not a Communist
Then they came for the Socialists
And I did not speak out
Because I was not a Socialist
1/2
March 13, 2025 at 5:46 AM
First they came for the Communists
And I did not speak out
Because I was not a Communist
Then they came for the Socialists
And I did not speak out
Because I was not a Socialist
1/2
And I did not speak out
Because I was not a Communist
Then they came for the Socialists
And I did not speak out
Because I was not a Socialist
1/2
Pink Pony Club (Chappell Roan Cover)
YouTube video by Rick Astley
youtu.be
March 6, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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“Essential”
“Brilliant”
“Vivid”
“Another triumph from Black”
When the Earth Was Green: Plants, Animals, and Evolution’s Greatest Romance, blooming on bookshelves February 25th. 🌱
us.macmillan.com/books/978125...
“Brilliant”
“Vivid”
“Another triumph from Black”
When the Earth Was Green: Plants, Animals, and Evolution’s Greatest Romance, blooming on bookshelves February 25th. 🌱
us.macmillan.com/books/978125...
February 17, 2025 at 2:56 PM
“Essential”
“Brilliant”
“Vivid”
“Another triumph from Black”
When the Earth Was Green: Plants, Animals, and Evolution’s Greatest Romance, blooming on bookshelves February 25th. 🌱
us.macmillan.com/books/978125...
“Brilliant”
“Vivid”
“Another triumph from Black”
When the Earth Was Green: Plants, Animals, and Evolution’s Greatest Romance, blooming on bookshelves February 25th. 🌱
us.macmillan.com/books/978125...
So excited to share I’ve been selected as part of the @unwomen.bsky.social UK’s group to virtually attend this year’s United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.
I am truly astonished that I did not know that either this commission or the organisation of UN Women existed.
I am truly astonished that I did not know that either this commission or the organisation of UN Women existed.
February 27, 2025 at 7:37 PM
So excited to share I’ve been selected as part of the @unwomen.bsky.social UK’s group to virtually attend this year’s United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.
I am truly astonished that I did not know that either this commission or the organisation of UN Women existed.
I am truly astonished that I did not know that either this commission or the organisation of UN Women existed.
Reposted by Merryn Rae
James Webb Satellite took a fantastic shot of the Planet Saturn with it's Near Infrared Camera (NIRCam) and the Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI). This is just an Amazing shot that shows the planet and the rings in brilliant detail.
February 24, 2025 at 6:16 AM
James Webb Satellite took a fantastic shot of the Planet Saturn with it's Near Infrared Camera (NIRCam) and the Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI). This is just an Amazing shot that shows the planet and the rings in brilliant detail.
Reposted by Merryn Rae
In light of everything happening, I wrote about how the KKK in the 1920s felt unstoppable, about the people that fought against them anyway, and about how fascism always fails. dansinker.com/posts/202…
February 24, 2025 at 1:07 AM
In light of everything happening, I wrote about how the KKK in the 1920s felt unstoppable, about the people that fought against them anyway, and about how fascism always fails. dansinker.com/posts/202…
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The screens at the Department of Housing and Urban Development were playing this video this morning
February 24, 2025 at 3:39 PM
The screens at the Department of Housing and Urban Development were playing this video this morning
I have a new obsession:
Whenever I see public transport approaching each other for example buses or trams passing, I look to see if the drivers say hello to each other - it makes me very happy when they do! ❤️
Whenever I see public transport approaching each other for example buses or trams passing, I look to see if the drivers say hello to each other - it makes me very happy when they do! ❤️
February 20, 2025 at 12:16 PM
I have a new obsession:
Whenever I see public transport approaching each other for example buses or trams passing, I look to see if the drivers say hello to each other - it makes me very happy when they do! ❤️
Whenever I see public transport approaching each other for example buses or trams passing, I look to see if the drivers say hello to each other - it makes me very happy when they do! ❤️
#Vet People of Bluesky UK:
Where do you work? Do you do surgeries? Do you treat exotics & Wildlife?
#ExoticsVet
Where do you work? Do you do surgeries? Do you treat exotics & Wildlife?
#ExoticsVet
February 19, 2025 at 2:43 PM
#Vet People of Bluesky UK:
Where do you work? Do you do surgeries? Do you treat exotics & Wildlife?
#ExoticsVet
Where do you work? Do you do surgeries? Do you treat exotics & Wildlife?
#ExoticsVet
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For #AdoorableThursday a rare find: a piece of a #Roman wooden door found during the excavations at the Bloomberg building. Well-preserved due to the damp soil of the lost Walbrook river under the City of #London. Dating 43-100 AD
On display at London Mithraeum
📷me
🏺 Ancientbluesky #archaeology
On display at London Mithraeum
📷me
🏺 Ancientbluesky #archaeology
January 23, 2025 at 4:06 PM
For #AdoorableThursday a rare find: a piece of a #Roman wooden door found during the excavations at the Bloomberg building. Well-preserved due to the damp soil of the lost Walbrook river under the City of #London. Dating 43-100 AD
On display at London Mithraeum
📷me
🏺 Ancientbluesky #archaeology
On display at London Mithraeum
📷me
🏺 Ancientbluesky #archaeology
Another shout out to @basstherapy.bsky.social who offer pop up sensory rooms for film & TV alongside DDN advocacy and much more! Check them out www.basstherapy.co.uk/bothsidesoft...
Both Sides of the Stage or Screen — Bass Therapy
www.basstherapy.co.uk
January 23, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Another shout out to @basstherapy.bsky.social who offer pop up sensory rooms for film & TV alongside DDN advocacy and much more! Check them out www.basstherapy.co.uk/bothsidesoft...
Reposted by Merryn Rae
Humpback whales back in Britain, with rise in sightings from Kent to Isles of Scilly
Humpback whales back in Britain, with rise in sightings from Kent to Isles of Scilly
More sightings may be a positive sign for growing population but also indicative of effect of climate change
The slap of an enormous tail upon grey waters as a humpback whale leaps from the sea is becoming an increasingly possible – although still rare –…
www.theguardian.com
January 18, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Humpback whales back in Britain, with rise in sightings from Kent to Isles of Scilly
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Sorry to hear about David Lynch. I worked beside him (same studio) while he was making BLUE VELVET. He answered my questions about his work with grace and honesty. I especially enjoyed his deeply existential comic strip, The Angriest Dog in the World.”
January 16, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Sorry to hear about David Lynch. I worked beside him (same studio) while he was making BLUE VELVET. He answered my questions about his work with grace and honesty. I especially enjoyed his deeply existential comic strip, The Angriest Dog in the World.”
I'm so happy to highlight work done by Media Cymru and Unquiet Media researching barriers #Neurodivergent individuals face when working in the media industry. They have now published their guide along with advice for individuals and companies on their website: www.exceptional-minds.com
#Disability ♿
#Disability ♿
Exceptional Minds | UK
Exceptional Minds: a toolkit to support businesses and employers in the creative industries to better recruit, support, retain, and value neurodivergent talent.
www.exceptional-minds.com
January 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM
I'm so happy to highlight work done by Media Cymru and Unquiet Media researching barriers #Neurodivergent individuals face when working in the media industry. They have now published their guide along with advice for individuals and companies on their website: www.exceptional-minds.com
#Disability ♿
#Disability ♿
Quoting post to add to the #Disability ♿ and Disability Justice feeds 🫶
I just wanted to share @20storieshigh.bsky.social Access Manifesto they have designed and created with DDN people in mind. It encourages public art spaces to review their environments and make a pledge to improve their situation.
Great Work!
www.20storieshigh.org.uk/access-manif...
Great Work!
www.20storieshigh.org.uk/access-manif...
Access Manifesto : 20 Stories High
www.20storieshigh.org.uk
January 17, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Quoting post to add to the #Disability ♿ and Disability Justice feeds 🫶
I just wanted to share @20storieshigh.bsky.social Access Manifesto they have designed and created with DDN people in mind. It encourages public art spaces to review their environments and make a pledge to improve their situation.
Great Work!
www.20storieshigh.org.uk/access-manif...
Great Work!
www.20storieshigh.org.uk/access-manif...
Access Manifesto : 20 Stories High
www.20storieshigh.org.uk
January 17, 2025 at 6:18 PM
I just wanted to share @20storieshigh.bsky.social Access Manifesto they have designed and created with DDN people in mind. It encourages public art spaces to review their environments and make a pledge to improve their situation.
Great Work!
www.20storieshigh.org.uk/access-manif...
Great Work!
www.20storieshigh.org.uk/access-manif...
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I’m worried that the exodus from Meta and Twitter is what they want. To isolate us from each other.
Isolation is a big part of autocracy. It makes people easier to lie to and abuse.
I don’t have a global answer, but I am working on building a social media space for our podcast listeners.
Isolation is a big part of autocracy. It makes people easier to lie to and abuse.
I don’t have a global answer, but I am working on building a social media space for our podcast listeners.
January 10, 2025 at 4:11 PM
I’m worried that the exodus from Meta and Twitter is what they want. To isolate us from each other.
Isolation is a big part of autocracy. It makes people easier to lie to and abuse.
I don’t have a global answer, but I am working on building a social media space for our podcast listeners.
Isolation is a big part of autocracy. It makes people easier to lie to and abuse.
I don’t have a global answer, but I am working on building a social media space for our podcast listeners.
Reposted by Merryn Rae
after days of grifters and con men at CES we stumbled upon the booth for VLC. they were all dressed as wizards and told us, "we have nothing to sell, we just decided to show up". i told them I'd been using their software to pirate media for 15 years and they said "keep doing that"
January 10, 2025 at 9:24 PM
after days of grifters and con men at CES we stumbled upon the booth for VLC. they were all dressed as wizards and told us, "we have nothing to sell, we just decided to show up". i told them I'd been using their software to pirate media for 15 years and they said "keep doing that"