Mark Hughes π
@mvmhughes.bsky.social
Run support groups for friend and family mental health carers with @rethinkcharity.bsky.social.
Kidney transplant recipient.
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Trying to get to grips with @home-assistant.io.
#Widower
Kidney transplant recipient.
Follow @pittsburghsteeler.bsky.social
Trying to get to grips with @home-assistant.io.
#Widower
My wife and I were coming back from a trip, just before the Brexit vote. The transport driver for disabled passengers said he was voting for Brexit because he wanted to buy alcohol duty-free. Forget freedom of movement, red tape and rising costs. Duty-free.
January 27, 2026 at 6:07 PM
My wife and I were coming back from a trip, just before the Brexit vote. The transport driver for disabled passengers said he was voting for Brexit because he wanted to buy alcohol duty-free. Forget freedom of movement, red tape and rising costs. Duty-free.
So, my wife, Sue, died earlier today. Age 70. Tomorrow is my birthday. F*CK!
January 5, 2026 at 12:17 AM
So, my wife, Sue, died earlier today. Age 70. Tomorrow is my birthday. F*CK!
Currently listening to #QuietPlease, The New Best of #NickLowe. Only 49 tracks on it. π€£
My #MusicChallenge is still on a hiatus as my wife is more unwell than she was immediately after the #stroke. She hasn't eaten since August.
Please, no prayers. We are both #Atheists. Just warm thoughts.
My #MusicChallenge is still on a hiatus as my wife is more unwell than she was immediately after the #stroke. She hasn't eaten since August.
Please, no prayers. We are both #Atheists. Just warm thoughts.
January 3, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Currently listening to #QuietPlease, The New Best of #NickLowe. Only 49 tracks on it. π€£
My #MusicChallenge is still on a hiatus as my wife is more unwell than she was immediately after the #stroke. She hasn't eaten since August.
Please, no prayers. We are both #Atheists. Just warm thoughts.
My #MusicChallenge is still on a hiatus as my wife is more unwell than she was immediately after the #stroke. She hasn't eaten since August.
Please, no prayers. We are both #Atheists. Just warm thoughts.
My wife is back in hospital. This time with severe dehydration.
November 30, 2025 at 1:59 PM
My wife is back in hospital. This time with severe dehydration.
In March, my wife had a stroke (still not able to stand up), then I lost my 19yo cat, and the bathroom was stripped out so I had no toilet.
Would love another cat, or a dog to get me out of the house, but my wife is using her condition to say "no". To be fair, it would complicate things.
Would love another cat, or a dog to get me out of the house, but my wife is using her condition to say "no". To be fair, it would complicate things.
November 8, 2025 at 2:32 PM
In March, my wife had a stroke (still not able to stand up), then I lost my 19yo cat, and the bathroom was stripped out so I had no toilet.
Would love another cat, or a dog to get me out of the house, but my wife is using her condition to say "no". To be fair, it would complicate things.
Would love another cat, or a dog to get me out of the house, but my wife is using her condition to say "no". To be fair, it would complicate things.
I had this event in my diary, but still missed it.
October 31, 2025 at 12:13 PM
I had this event in my diary, but still missed it.
Today is #MentalHealthAwarenessDay. I'm reaching out to anyone who is currently struggling with what is going on in their Life. If you would like a chat with me, do contact me.
October 10, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Today is #MentalHealthAwarenessDay. I'm reaching out to anyone who is currently struggling with what is going on in their Life. If you would like a chat with me, do contact me.
The story of a high speed crash. The video is shocking. What is even more shocking is that the driver was 49 years old. So reckless.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
#CarCrash #HighSpeed
www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
#CarCrash #HighSpeed
Car smashed in high speed Handycross roundabout crash
A man is banned from driving after admitting to causing serious injuries by dangerous driving.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 7, 2025 at 11:57 AM
The story of a high speed crash. The video is shocking. What is even more shocking is that the driver was 49 years old. So reckless.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
#CarCrash #HighSpeed
www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
#CarCrash #HighSpeed
My final #OrganDonationWeek post. Making sure your decision, to donate or not, is known is one of the important things you can do. You won't need your organs after you die, but someone else could live a better life because of your decision. Please think seriously about donating.
#KidneyCareUK
#KidneyCareUK
September 27, 2025 at 11:42 AM
My final #OrganDonationWeek post. Making sure your decision, to donate or not, is known is one of the important things you can do. You won't need your organs after you die, but someone else could live a better life because of your decision. Please think seriously about donating.
#KidneyCareUK
#KidneyCareUK
#OrganDonationWeek continues. I'm nearing my 4th anniversary for my #transplant. The message is to make sure your family knows your decision, no matter which way, so that they follow your views.
#KidneyCareUK #Kidney #Donate
#KidneyCareUK #Kidney #Donate
September 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
#OrganDonationWeek continues. I'm nearing my 4th anniversary for my #transplant. The message is to make sure your family knows your decision, no matter which way, so that they follow your views.
#KidneyCareUK #Kidney #Donate
#KidneyCareUK #Kidney #Donate
Continuing Organ Donation Week. Living donors are heroes to the kidney community.
#Heroes #Kidneys #Transplants #KidneyCareUK
#Heroes #Kidneys #Transplants #KidneyCareUK
September 25, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Continuing Organ Donation Week. Living donors are heroes to the kidney community.
#Heroes #Kidneys #Transplants #KidneyCareUK
#Heroes #Kidneys #Transplants #KidneyCareUK
This week is Organ Donation Week. Please make sure your wishes are known by others be they to donate your organs or not. Don't forget, once you are dead you don't need them any more.
#Kidneys #Donation #Transplant #KidneyCareUK
#Kidneys #Donation #Transplant #KidneyCareUK
September 23, 2025 at 12:17 PM
This week is Organ Donation Week. Please make sure your wishes are known by others be they to donate your organs or not. Don't forget, once you are dead you don't need them any more.
#Kidneys #Donation #Transplant #KidneyCareUK
#Kidneys #Donation #Transplant #KidneyCareUK
I'm getting used to people turning up to our door saying they are here to see Sue, my wife, for some medical reason. More people have come into our home in the last few weeks than as many years.
September 16, 2025 at 5:33 PM
I'm getting used to people turning up to our door saying they are here to see Sue, my wife, for some medical reason. More people have come into our home in the last few weeks than as many years.
Thank you for your kind words, ismua. Sue is waiting for a home care plan, i.e. professional carers to come into our home 4 times a day as she still can't stand or walk. Discharge delayed due to hospital acquired infections. Sue's the youngest on the ward, and everyone shouts as they're deaf.
August 15, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Thank you for your kind words, ismua. Sue is waiting for a home care plan, i.e. professional carers to come into our home 4 times a day as she still can't stand or walk. Discharge delayed due to hospital acquired infections. Sue's the youngest on the ward, and everyone shouts as they're deaf.
#MusicChallenge
Yes, I visit my wife, Sue, everyday for around 3 hours. I don't have to travel far (I can see the hospital from my back garden or yard). However, listening to her emotionally sharing her thoughts takes its toll.
This is why I have (accidentally) taken a break.
2/2
Yes, I visit my wife, Sue, everyday for around 3 hours. I don't have to travel far (I can see the hospital from my back garden or yard). However, listening to her emotionally sharing her thoughts takes its toll.
This is why I have (accidentally) taken a break.
2/2
August 14, 2025 at 9:02 PM
#MusicChallenge
Yes, I visit my wife, Sue, everyday for around 3 hours. I don't have to travel far (I can see the hospital from my back garden or yard). However, listening to her emotionally sharing her thoughts takes its toll.
This is why I have (accidentally) taken a break.
2/2
Yes, I visit my wife, Sue, everyday for around 3 hours. I don't have to travel far (I can see the hospital from my back garden or yard). However, listening to her emotionally sharing her thoughts takes its toll.
This is why I have (accidentally) taken a break.
2/2
#MusicChallenge
It's been a while since I last submitted a track for consideration on this platform. I feel that restarting as if nothing has happened is wrong.
So, why the gap? As I have mentioned before, my wife is in hospital, having had a stroke. I visit her every day.
1/2
It's been a while since I last submitted a track for consideration on this platform. I feel that restarting as if nothing has happened is wrong.
So, why the gap? As I have mentioned before, my wife is in hospital, having had a stroke. I visit her every day.
1/2
August 14, 2025 at 8:59 PM
#MusicChallenge
It's been a while since I last submitted a track for consideration on this platform. I feel that restarting as if nothing has happened is wrong.
So, why the gap? As I have mentioned before, my wife is in hospital, having had a stroke. I visit her every day.
1/2
It's been a while since I last submitted a track for consideration on this platform. I feel that restarting as if nothing has happened is wrong.
So, why the gap? As I have mentioned before, my wife is in hospital, having had a stroke. I visit her every day.
1/2
#MusicChallenge
Day 109
#MyFavouriteGame by #TheCardigans (1998)
I love the guitar hook and the great vocals. Don't try driving like this at home.
youtu.be/6Ll5y2hZdCI
Day 109
#MyFavouriteGame by #TheCardigans (1998)
I love the guitar hook and the great vocals. Don't try driving like this at home.
youtu.be/6Ll5y2hZdCI
The Cardigans - My Favourite Game βWalkaway Versionβ
YouTube video by TheCardigansVEVO
youtu.be
August 4, 2025 at 10:26 AM
#MusicChallenge
Day 109
#MyFavouriteGame by #TheCardigans (1998)
I love the guitar hook and the great vocals. Don't try driving like this at home.
youtu.be/6Ll5y2hZdCI
Day 109
#MyFavouriteGame by #TheCardigans (1998)
I love the guitar hook and the great vocals. Don't try driving like this at home.
youtu.be/6Ll5y2hZdCI
Only in terms of music I like. The breadth but it turns out that rock music is always right there.
It's been been hard to get traction recently as my wife is still in hospital (4 mths now) and I was working all weekend, so still trying to get back to "normality".
It's been been hard to get traction recently as my wife is still in hospital (4 mths now) and I was working all weekend, so still trying to get back to "normality".
July 30, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Only in terms of music I like. The breadth but it turns out that rock music is always right there.
It's been been hard to get traction recently as my wife is still in hospital (4 mths now) and I was working all weekend, so still trying to get back to "normality".
It's been been hard to get traction recently as my wife is still in hospital (4 mths now) and I was working all weekend, so still trying to get back to "normality".
#MusicChallenge
Day 108
#IWish by #StevieWonder (1976)
From the start, a really nice and fat bass line, I just love the up-tempo vibe of this track. Plus the punchy brass section. Just #FANTASTIC
youtu.be/Me-HOoM-3D4
Day 108
#IWish by #StevieWonder (1976)
From the start, a really nice and fat bass line, I just love the up-tempo vibe of this track. Plus the punchy brass section. Just #FANTASTIC
youtu.be/Me-HOoM-3D4
Stevie Wonder - I wish
YouTube video by virtualdrummer
youtu.be
July 25, 2025 at 9:38 PM
#MusicChallenge
Day 108
#IWish by #StevieWonder (1976)
From the start, a really nice and fat bass line, I just love the up-tempo vibe of this track. Plus the punchy brass section. Just #FANTASTIC
youtu.be/Me-HOoM-3D4
Day 108
#IWish by #StevieWonder (1976)
From the start, a really nice and fat bass line, I just love the up-tempo vibe of this track. Plus the punchy brass section. Just #FANTASTIC
youtu.be/Me-HOoM-3D4
#MusicChallenge
Day 107
#LowRider by #War (1975)
I first heard this track whilst watching #CheechAndChong's #UpInSmoke. To my uneducated ears it sounds like a simple tune but it gets in touch with my soul and stays there. #Greatvibe.
youtu.be/BsrqKE1iqqo
Day 107
#LowRider by #War (1975)
I first heard this track whilst watching #CheechAndChong's #UpInSmoke. To my uneducated ears it sounds like a simple tune but it gets in touch with my soul and stays there. #Greatvibe.
youtu.be/BsrqKE1iqqo
WAR - Low Rider (Official Video) [Remastered in 4K]
YouTube video by War
youtu.be
July 24, 2025 at 4:42 PM
#MusicChallenge
Day 107
#LowRider by #War (1975)
I first heard this track whilst watching #CheechAndChong's #UpInSmoke. To my uneducated ears it sounds like a simple tune but it gets in touch with my soul and stays there. #Greatvibe.
youtu.be/BsrqKE1iqqo
Day 107
#LowRider by #War (1975)
I first heard this track whilst watching #CheechAndChong's #UpInSmoke. To my uneducated ears it sounds like a simple tune but it gets in touch with my soul and stays there. #Greatvibe.
youtu.be/BsrqKE1iqqo
#MusicChallenge
I've been looking at the tracks on my list and I just want to play them all.
#HappyPlace
I've been looking at the tracks on my list and I just want to play them all.
#HappyPlace
July 23, 2025 at 12:22 PM
#MusicChallenge
I've been looking at the tracks on my list and I just want to play them all.
#HappyPlace
I've been looking at the tracks on my list and I just want to play them all.
#HappyPlace
#MusicChallenge
Day 106
#DrivingWheels by #JimmyBarnes (1988)
A brilliant track by this Australian powerhouse of a vocalist, former and current frontman of band #ColdChisel, "one of Australia's best-loved groups".
No mullets were harmed in the making of this video.
youtu.be/jQn7_EtIhUg
Day 106
#DrivingWheels by #JimmyBarnes (1988)
A brilliant track by this Australian powerhouse of a vocalist, former and current frontman of band #ColdChisel, "one of Australia's best-loved groups".
No mullets were harmed in the making of this video.
youtu.be/jQn7_EtIhUg
Jimmy Barnes - Driving Wheels (Official Video)
YouTube video by JimmyBarnesVEVO
youtu.be
July 23, 2025 at 12:18 PM
#MusicChallenge
Day 106
#DrivingWheels by #JimmyBarnes (1988)
A brilliant track by this Australian powerhouse of a vocalist, former and current frontman of band #ColdChisel, "one of Australia's best-loved groups".
No mullets were harmed in the making of this video.
youtu.be/jQn7_EtIhUg
Day 106
#DrivingWheels by #JimmyBarnes (1988)
A brilliant track by this Australian powerhouse of a vocalist, former and current frontman of band #ColdChisel, "one of Australia's best-loved groups".
No mullets were harmed in the making of this video.
youtu.be/jQn7_EtIhUg