Paul (he/him)
@peck7235.bsky.social
50ish follower of Jesus, NHS worker, photographer and recovering asshole. Living in North Wales.
Wales for the Rugby
Liverpool for the football
Perfect is the enemy of done . . . or in my case, even begun.
Follows/reposts are not always endorsements.
Wales for the Rugby
Liverpool for the football
Perfect is the enemy of done . . . or in my case, even begun.
Follows/reposts are not always endorsements.
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Paul (he/him)
@peck7235.bsky.social
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Hi all, a quick intro post.
The basics are in my bio so for added colour:
I like sci-fi/fantasy and comedy audiobooks and podcasts, mainly 90's music but some more recent too.
Here's my profile on Letterboxd boxd.it/2yTrN
My photography
instagram.com/peck7235?utm...
Anything else, please ask :)
The basics are in my bio so for added colour:
I like sci-fi/fantasy and comedy audiobooks and podcasts, mainly 90's music but some more recent too.
Here's my profile on Letterboxd boxd.it/2yTrN
My photography
instagram.com/peck7235?utm...
Anything else, please ask :)
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One of the wickedest things Wes Streeting has ever done is push politically convenient falsehoods about suicide rates amongst young trans people. We have new data from the National Child Mortality Database that exposes the truth he tried to cover up.
New data shows surge in trans kids’ suicides following healthcare rollbacks | Good Law Project
A freedom of information request by Good Law Project has found that deaths by suicide of trans young people under 18 surged following the withdrawal of gender-affirming healthcare
goodlaw.social
February 7, 2026 at 9:09 AM
One of the wickedest things Wes Streeting has ever done is push politically convenient falsehoods about suicide rates amongst young trans people. We have new data from the National Child Mortality Database that exposes the truth he tried to cover up.
The Silence of the Lambs
February 7, 2026 at 12:59 AM
The Silence of the Lambs
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic 🎼
#MusicChallenge 🎶
Day 7: A song with a unique voice
A bit late tonight, partly because this was a hard choice to make and partly because I've been out socialising!
Being an introverts introvert, that'll do for the year 😁
Johnny Cash, truly unique
youtu.be/k9IfHDi-2EA?...
#MusicChallenge 🎶
Day 7: A song with a unique voice
A bit late tonight, partly because this was a hard choice to make and partly because I've been out socialising!
Being an introverts introvert, that'll do for the year 😁
Johnny Cash, truly unique
youtu.be/k9IfHDi-2EA?...
Johnny Cash-The_Man_Comes Around
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ME9XpnQiU-8
And I heard as it were the noise of thunder
One of the four beasts saying come and see and I saw
And behold a white horse
There's a man going around…
youtu.be
February 6, 2026 at 11:58 PM
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic 🎼
#MusicChallenge 🎶
Day 7: A song with a unique voice
A bit late tonight, partly because this was a hard choice to make and partly because I've been out socialising!
Being an introverts introvert, that'll do for the year 😁
Johnny Cash, truly unique
youtu.be/k9IfHDi-2EA?...
#MusicChallenge 🎶
Day 7: A song with a unique voice
A bit late tonight, partly because this was a hard choice to make and partly because I've been out socialising!
Being an introverts introvert, that'll do for the year 😁
Johnny Cash, truly unique
youtu.be/k9IfHDi-2EA?...
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That pesky evidence getting in the way. It's all so much easier if you pretend it doesn't exist.
Yesterday Nigel Farage again pledged to scrap the default 20mph policy if Reform is in power in Wales
I asked Dan Thomas (Reform’s new Welsh leader) about police collision figures (Jan ‘25) showing around 100 fewer deaths/serious injuries on 20/30mph roads in the year after the limit was introduced
I asked Dan Thomas (Reform’s new Welsh leader) about police collision figures (Jan ‘25) showing around 100 fewer deaths/serious injuries on 20/30mph roads in the year after the limit was introduced
February 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM
That pesky evidence getting in the way. It's all so much easier if you pretend it doesn't exist.
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Today marks the International Day for Zero Tolerance of FGM
[TW: mentions of sexual and gender-based violence]
[TW: mentions of sexual and gender-based violence]
February 6, 2026 at 11:05 AM
Today marks the International Day for Zero Tolerance of FGM
[TW: mentions of sexual and gender-based violence]
[TW: mentions of sexual and gender-based violence]
Show me one of your favourite childhood cartoon characters 🖤
February 6, 2026 at 12:51 AM
Show me one of your favourite childhood cartoon characters 🖤
I get my news from a reliable source.
February 6, 2026 at 12:37 AM
I get my news from a reliable source.
Roy Orbison 'In Dreams' HD (lyrics)
Composed and recorded by Roy Orbison, released in February 1963.
buff.ly
February 5, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Just finished the excellent #ChildrenOfRuin by @aptshadow.bsky.social and there's a new line to add to the list of great ominous sci-fi lines.
"I'm sorry Dave. I'm afraid I can't do that."
"I'll be back."
"Resistance is futile."
"Are you my Mummy?"
and now...
"We're going on an adventure."
"I'm sorry Dave. I'm afraid I can't do that."
"I'll be back."
"Resistance is futile."
"Are you my Mummy?"
and now...
"We're going on an adventure."
February 5, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Just finished the excellent #ChildrenOfRuin by @aptshadow.bsky.social and there's a new line to add to the list of great ominous sci-fi lines.
"I'm sorry Dave. I'm afraid I can't do that."
"I'll be back."
"Resistance is futile."
"Are you my Mummy?"
and now...
"We're going on an adventure."
"I'm sorry Dave. I'm afraid I can't do that."
"I'll be back."
"Resistance is futile."
"Are you my Mummy?"
and now...
"We're going on an adventure."
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic 🎼
#MusicChallenge 🎶
Day 5: A song you wish was longer
Live versions like this add an extra 20 or 30 seconds, but I'd still love more 🙂
Mr. Zebra by Tori Amos
#MusicChallenge 🎶
Day 5: A song you wish was longer
Live versions like this add an extra 20 or 30 seconds, but I'd still love more 🙂
Mr. Zebra by Tori Amos
Tori Amos - Mr. Zebra on Jools Holland 1996
an amazing video of Tori. she has a great voice. check out my favorites for other great music
buff.ly
February 4, 2026 at 9:02 PM
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic 🎼
#MusicChallenge 🎶
Day 5: A song you wish was longer
Live versions like this add an extra 20 or 30 seconds, but I'd still love more 🙂
Mr. Zebra by Tori Amos
#MusicChallenge 🎶
Day 5: A song you wish was longer
Live versions like this add an extra 20 or 30 seconds, but I'd still love more 🙂
Mr. Zebra by Tori Amos
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Kindergarten teacher called a prank ICE hotline thinking it was real. She called to report her 6 year old student to ICE to try to get them and their family deported.
6 years old.
She does not enjoy hearing her own words and actions played back to her.
6 years old.
She does not enjoy hearing her own words and actions played back to her.
Kindergarten teacher wants kindergartener deported
YouTube video by Ben Palmer
m.youtube.com
February 4, 2026 at 5:26 AM
Kindergarten teacher called a prank ICE hotline thinking it was real. She called to report her 6 year old student to ICE to try to get them and their family deported.
6 years old.
She does not enjoy hearing her own words and actions played back to her.
6 years old.
She does not enjoy hearing her own words and actions played back to her.
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We've had two orders this year which is frankly unsustainable from a business and income standpoint 😅
So uh, check out all our cool products like gelly cube soaps (with full dice set inside) at www.tabletoptinkering.com
Free UK shipping over £30!
#smallbusiness #ttrpg #dice #dnd
So uh, check out all our cool products like gelly cube soaps (with full dice set inside) at www.tabletoptinkering.com
Free UK shipping over £30!
#smallbusiness #ttrpg #dice #dnd
February 4, 2026 at 6:57 AM
We've had two orders this year which is frankly unsustainable from a business and income standpoint 😅
So uh, check out all our cool products like gelly cube soaps (with full dice set inside) at www.tabletoptinkering.com
Free UK shipping over £30!
#smallbusiness #ttrpg #dice #dnd
So uh, check out all our cool products like gelly cube soaps (with full dice set inside) at www.tabletoptinkering.com
Free UK shipping over £30!
#smallbusiness #ttrpg #dice #dnd
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A story in three parts
October 16, 2025 at 3:33 PM
A story in three parts
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BERNIE SANDERS: Do vaccines cause autism?
BHATTACHARYA: I do not believe that the measles vaccine causes autism
SANDERS: Nah. Uh uh. I didn't ask measles. Do vaccines cause autism?
BHATTACHARYA: I have not seen a study that suggests any single vaccine causes autism
BHATTACHARYA: I do not believe that the measles vaccine causes autism
SANDERS: Nah. Uh uh. I didn't ask measles. Do vaccines cause autism?
BHATTACHARYA: I have not seen a study that suggests any single vaccine causes autism
February 3, 2026 at 3:59 PM
BERNIE SANDERS: Do vaccines cause autism?
BHATTACHARYA: I do not believe that the measles vaccine causes autism
SANDERS: Nah. Uh uh. I didn't ask measles. Do vaccines cause autism?
BHATTACHARYA: I have not seen a study that suggests any single vaccine causes autism
BHATTACHARYA: I do not believe that the measles vaccine causes autism
SANDERS: Nah. Uh uh. I didn't ask measles. Do vaccines cause autism?
BHATTACHARYA: I have not seen a study that suggests any single vaccine causes autism
#NowWatching Cyrano
Well just finished watching
Not sure how I missed that it was a musical, but it is and I really enjoyed it. The film looks beautiful and the performances are spot on
Only snag was, as I'm the age I am, I couldn't help comparing it with Steve Martin & Daryl Hannah's 'Roxanne' 😁
Well just finished watching
Not sure how I missed that it was a musical, but it is and I really enjoyed it. The film looks beautiful and the performances are spot on
Only snag was, as I'm the age I am, I couldn't help comparing it with Steve Martin & Daryl Hannah's 'Roxanne' 😁
February 3, 2026 at 10:51 PM
#NowWatching Cyrano
Well just finished watching
Not sure how I missed that it was a musical, but it is and I really enjoyed it. The film looks beautiful and the performances are spot on
Only snag was, as I'm the age I am, I couldn't help comparing it with Steve Martin & Daryl Hannah's 'Roxanne' 😁
Well just finished watching
Not sure how I missed that it was a musical, but it is and I really enjoyed it. The film looks beautiful and the performances are spot on
Only snag was, as I'm the age I am, I couldn't help comparing it with Steve Martin & Daryl Hannah's 'Roxanne' 😁
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic 🎼
#MusicChallenge 🎶
Day 4: A song that feels brutally honest
Possibly the most vicious internal voice you'll hear.
Hi Ren by Ren
buff.ly/vAZQkHP
#MusicChallenge 🎶
Day 4: A song that feels brutally honest
Possibly the most vicious internal voice you'll hear.
Hi Ren by Ren
buff.ly/vAZQkHP
Ren - Hi Ren (Official Music Video)
Help support me by joining my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/renmakesmusic
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Ren - Hi Ren (Official Music Video)
Hi Ren is out now on all streaming…
youtu.be
February 3, 2026 at 9:01 PM
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic 🎼
#MusicChallenge 🎶
Day 4: A song that feels brutally honest
Possibly the most vicious internal voice you'll hear.
Hi Ren by Ren
buff.ly/vAZQkHP
#MusicChallenge 🎶
Day 4: A song that feels brutally honest
Possibly the most vicious internal voice you'll hear.
Hi Ren by Ren
buff.ly/vAZQkHP
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the beatles album cover for let it be
Alt: the beatles album cover for let it be
media.tenor.com
February 2, 2026 at 4:18 PM
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This is making me think about cross-subsidy, which used to support a lot of writers. AutoTrader used to subsidise the Guardian's journalism. Bestselling books subsidised all the others. I'm sure even the BBC's best dramas subsidised its more niche offerings. But then people got all excited about...
“I didn’t have rich parents, a childhood bedroom to return to or an infatuated billionaire intent on marrying me. Either writing had to make me money or I couldn’t do it. “
I wrote about making a living from writing in the new economy.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
I wrote about making a living from writing in the new economy.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Please sir can I have some more
On making a living as a writer
substack.com
February 3, 2026 at 12:10 PM
This is making me think about cross-subsidy, which used to support a lot of writers. AutoTrader used to subsidise the Guardian's journalism. Bestselling books subsidised all the others. I'm sure even the BBC's best dramas subsidised its more niche offerings. But then people got all excited about...
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#IsmuasMonthOfMusic 🎼
#MusicChallenge 🎶
Day 3: A song outside your usual taste
Jazz isn't something I'll often turn to for a relaxing listen, but there really are some great pieces of music out there.
#MusicChallenge 🎶
Day 3: A song outside your usual taste
Jazz isn't something I'll often turn to for a relaxing listen, but there really are some great pieces of music out there.
Straight No Chaser
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
Straight No Chaser · Thelonious Monk
The Best Of Thelonious Monk
℗ 1967 Blue Note Records, a division of Capitol Records Inc.
Released on:…
buff.ly
February 2, 2026 at 9:01 PM
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic 🎼
#MusicChallenge 🎶
Day 3: A song outside your usual taste
Jazz isn't something I'll often turn to for a relaxing listen, but there really are some great pieces of music out there.
#MusicChallenge 🎶
Day 3: A song outside your usual taste
Jazz isn't something I'll often turn to for a relaxing listen, but there really are some great pieces of music out there.
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apropos of nothing in particular, @lilashapiro.bsky.social gave us a tremendous piece of journalism last year, and it's always a great time to revisit it and thank her for the work she did in bringing these stories to light.
There Is No Safe Word
How the best-selling fantasy author Neil Gaiman hid the darkest parts of himself for decades.
www.vulture.com
February 2, 2026 at 7:33 PM
apropos of nothing in particular, @lilashapiro.bsky.social gave us a tremendous piece of journalism last year, and it's always a great time to revisit it and thank her for the work she did in bringing these stories to light.
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TO was super fortunate to receive an advanced copy of @aptshadow.bsky.social's much anticipated upcoming CHILDREN OF STRIFE:
"This book is an absolute treat and a fitting additional jewel in the crown of the 'Children of' series."
More: tinyurl.com/p5vuzktf
@panmacmillan.bsky.social
"This book is an absolute treat and a fitting additional jewel in the crown of the 'Children of' series."
More: tinyurl.com/p5vuzktf
@panmacmillan.bsky.social
February 2, 2026 at 1:01 PM
TO was super fortunate to receive an advanced copy of @aptshadow.bsky.social's much anticipated upcoming CHILDREN OF STRIFE:
"This book is an absolute treat and a fitting additional jewel in the crown of the 'Children of' series."
More: tinyurl.com/p5vuzktf
@panmacmillan.bsky.social
"This book is an absolute treat and a fitting additional jewel in the crown of the 'Children of' series."
More: tinyurl.com/p5vuzktf
@panmacmillan.bsky.social
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This is Fred Biery, a United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas.
He is the judge who ordered the release of Liam Ramos and his father and he wrote a scathing opinion targeting the Trump Administration. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Here are some excepts:
He is the judge who ordered the release of Liam Ramos and his father and he wrote a scathing opinion targeting the Trump Administration. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Here are some excepts:
February 2, 2026 at 9:29 AM
This is Fred Biery, a United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas.
He is the judge who ordered the release of Liam Ramos and his father and he wrote a scathing opinion targeting the Trump Administration. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Here are some excepts:
He is the judge who ordered the release of Liam Ramos and his father and he wrote a scathing opinion targeting the Trump Administration. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Here are some excepts: