Robin Bird
@robinxbird.bsky.social
Pronouns em/em/eir (they're singular, nice and easy)
Trainee counsellor, attempting to write eir dead father's memoir, bookish, lefty, nerdy, disabled and British.
https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/skeletonrobin
Trainee counsellor, attempting to write eir dead father's memoir, bookish, lefty, nerdy, disabled and British.
https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/skeletonrobin
1 small joy each day
Today is being able to make fresh popcorn as a snack
Today is being able to make fresh popcorn as a snack
February 18, 2026 at 3:42 PM
1 small joy each day
Today is being able to make fresh popcorn as a snack
Today is being able to make fresh popcorn as a snack
I realised that despite owning a physical copy I've never actually read To Be Tought if Fortunate by Becky Chambers. It's beautiful, and I'm glad i picked it up for a "reread" yesterday. Though now I'm wondering which book of hers i mixed it up with!
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February 17, 2026 at 10:02 PM
I realised that despite owning a physical copy I've never actually read To Be Tought if Fortunate by Becky Chambers. It's beautiful, and I'm glad i picked it up for a "reread" yesterday. Though now I'm wondering which book of hers i mixed it up with!
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All hail the shrove! Raise your pancakes high for the shrove has awakened.
February 17, 2026 at 8:27 PM
All hail the shrove! Raise your pancakes high for the shrove has awakened.
Excited to pick up Death of the Author by @nnedi.bsky.social from the local library today
February 17, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Excited to pick up Death of the Author by @nnedi.bsky.social from the local library today
Urrrghhh turns out actually reading the guidance document is helpful instead of just avoiding the essay and fretting about it for weeks.
February 16, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Urrrghhh turns out actually reading the guidance document is helpful instead of just avoiding the essay and fretting about it for weeks.
In the UK there is a strong "tradition" of spray painting the words pedo and nonce on the house of anybody even hinted at being a pedophile in the media. If they're working class.
The fact that that hasn't been happening routinely in recent months really stands out to me.
The fact that that hasn't been happening routinely in recent months really stands out to me.
The GOP are pedophile protectors.
I'm glad people are pointing it out. www.joemygod.com/2026/02/wisc...
I'm glad people are pointing it out. www.joemygod.com/2026/02/wisc...
Wisconsin GOP HQ Vandalized: "Pedophile Protectors" - Joe.My.God.
Eau Claire’s NBC affiliate reports: The Republican Party of Eau Claire County headquarters in Altoona was vandalized overnight between Friday evening and Saturday morning. The chairman of the Republic...
www.joemygod.com
February 15, 2026 at 10:08 PM
In the UK there is a strong "tradition" of spray painting the words pedo and nonce on the house of anybody even hinted at being a pedophile in the media. If they're working class.
The fact that that hasn't been happening routinely in recent months really stands out to me.
The fact that that hasn't been happening routinely in recent months really stands out to me.
In case it's not clear this includes the redacted Epstein files, the emails and transcripts. It's not just photographs. You personally so not need to pour through every detail. You can know they exist and condemn them just fine without that.
genuinely i cannot believe that i have to say this but you do not need to - and absolutely should not - expose yourself to CSAM material in order to “witness” the crimes of the elite.
this does nothing except make vicarious trauma, moral injury, and potentially places you in legal jeopardy.
STOP
this does nothing except make vicarious trauma, moral injury, and potentially places you in legal jeopardy.
STOP
February 15, 2026 at 1:57 PM
In case it's not clear this includes the redacted Epstein files, the emails and transcripts. It's not just photographs. You personally so not need to pour through every detail. You can know they exist and condemn them just fine without that.
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There is absolutely nothing to be gained from doing this. It is enough to say "the wealthy and powerful abused children and need to be prosecuted"
genuinely i cannot believe that i have to say this but you do not need to - and absolutely should not - expose yourself to CSAM material in order to “witness” the crimes of the elite.
this does nothing except make vicarious trauma, moral injury, and potentially places you in legal jeopardy.
STOP
this does nothing except make vicarious trauma, moral injury, and potentially places you in legal jeopardy.
STOP
February 15, 2026 at 12:19 AM
There is absolutely nothing to be gained from doing this. It is enough to say "the wealthy and powerful abused children and need to be prosecuted"
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New post: LABOUR'S SECTION 28 IS HERE - ACT NOW.
I explain how the Labour government's proposed revisions to the guidance on "keeping children in education" are designed to erase trans children in England. But it's not a done deal - there is plenty we can do to oppose this.
I explain how the Labour government's proposed revisions to the guidance on "keeping children in education" are designed to erase trans children in England. But it's not a done deal - there is plenty we can do to oppose this.
Labour’s Section 28 is here – act now
In May 1988, the Conservative government introduced Section 28. This legal measure outlawed support for “homosexuality as a pretended family relationship” across Britain, especially in …
ruthpearce.net
February 14, 2026 at 6:20 PM
New post: LABOUR'S SECTION 28 IS HERE - ACT NOW.
I explain how the Labour government's proposed revisions to the guidance on "keeping children in education" are designed to erase trans children in England. But it's not a done deal - there is plenty we can do to oppose this.
I explain how the Labour government's proposed revisions to the guidance on "keeping children in education" are designed to erase trans children in England. But it's not a done deal - there is plenty we can do to oppose this.
On a par with Granny Weatherwax is high praise!
A Forest, Darkly is a triumph of a story and I have a new witch to match my love of Granny Weatherwax - review to come. Next up Loss Protocol by Paul McAuley
February 15, 2026 at 1:35 PM
On a par with Granny Weatherwax is high praise!
Ok that's enough social media for me today.
February 13, 2026 at 11:14 AM
Ok that's enough social media for me today.
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Early resistance matters.
February 12, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Early resistance matters.
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If you watch anything today, please watch Cody, waxing lyrical against Jim Ratcliffe and all billionaires.
This isn't just a message for Britain, this is a message for all western countries who all have the same problem! Mainly billionaires sucking the life out of economies for their own greed!
This isn't just a message for Britain, this is a message for all western countries who all have the same problem! Mainly billionaires sucking the life out of economies for their own greed!
February 13, 2026 at 7:17 AM
If you watch anything today, please watch Cody, waxing lyrical against Jim Ratcliffe and all billionaires.
This isn't just a message for Britain, this is a message for all western countries who all have the same problem! Mainly billionaires sucking the life out of economies for their own greed!
This isn't just a message for Britain, this is a message for all western countries who all have the same problem! Mainly billionaires sucking the life out of economies for their own greed!
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Counsellor training is bloody brutal when it comes to self examination, and vulnerability and PPD and I'm not sure i'd trust anybody who didn't find it bloody brutal.
(Itself something to be subject to self examination)
(Itself something to be subject to self examination)
February 12, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Counsellor training is bloody brutal when it comes to self examination, and vulnerability and PPD and I'm not sure i'd trust anybody who didn't find it bloody brutal.
(Itself something to be subject to self examination)
(Itself something to be subject to self examination)
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UK folks: if we care about what is happening in the US with ICE, we must take steps to push back against anti-immigrant and refugee policy by our own government.
Fill out this consultation. It really doesn't take long. Amnesty have put together a super clear and helpful guide to follow.
Fill out this consultation. It really doesn't take long. Amnesty have put together a super clear and helpful guide to follow.
media.amnesty.org.uk
February 12, 2026 at 9:52 AM
UK folks: if we care about what is happening in the US with ICE, we must take steps to push back against anti-immigrant and refugee policy by our own government.
Fill out this consultation. It really doesn't take long. Amnesty have put together a super clear and helpful guide to follow.
Fill out this consultation. It really doesn't take long. Amnesty have put together a super clear and helpful guide to follow.
Had a dream that was trying to teach me French. Like specifically it was my brain trying to teach me French which is weirdly meta to start with.
Except i don't speak French, so I really don't know what my brain thought it was doing.
Except i don't speak French, so I really don't know what my brain thought it was doing.
February 12, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Had a dream that was trying to teach me French. Like specifically it was my brain trying to teach me French which is weirdly meta to start with.
Except i don't speak French, so I really don't know what my brain thought it was doing.
Except i don't speak French, so I really don't know what my brain thought it was doing.
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It's #buyastrangerabook day.
If you'd like a book, but aren't sure what, let @melissaschuh.bsky.social know the kinda stuff you like reading.
Melissa will send you a choice of 4 books.
Choose your favourite & Melissa will pay for it!
Get in touch!
Melissa's offering TWO books today!
UK only.
If you'd like a book, but aren't sure what, let @melissaschuh.bsky.social know the kinda stuff you like reading.
Melissa will send you a choice of 4 books.
Choose your favourite & Melissa will pay for it!
Get in touch!
Melissa's offering TWO books today!
UK only.
I had some disappointing news today, so to cheer up I’ll buy two strangers a book #BuyAStrangerABook .
Personalised recommendations are my jam, so just remember to mention what you like to read and I’ll suggest accordingly 📚
@biggreenbooks.bsky.social
Personalised recommendations are my jam, so just remember to mention what you like to read and I’ll suggest accordingly 📚
@biggreenbooks.bsky.social
February 11, 2026 at 7:13 PM
It's #buyastrangerabook day.
If you'd like a book, but aren't sure what, let @melissaschuh.bsky.social know the kinda stuff you like reading.
Melissa will send you a choice of 4 books.
Choose your favourite & Melissa will pay for it!
Get in touch!
Melissa's offering TWO books today!
UK only.
If you'd like a book, but aren't sure what, let @melissaschuh.bsky.social know the kinda stuff you like reading.
Melissa will send you a choice of 4 books.
Choose your favourite & Melissa will pay for it!
Get in touch!
Melissa's offering TWO books today!
UK only.
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'Stop draining our resources, immigrants,' says Jim Ratcliffe who moved to Monaco to avoid paying personal taxes leaving his company here to claim tens of millions in public subsidies.
INEOS announces £150 million investment at its Grangemouth site, supported by the UK Government
INEOS has today announced a major £150 million investment to underpin the long-term future of its Grangemouth site in Scotland, one of the UK’s most important industrial assets and a critical hub for ...
www.ineos.com
February 11, 2026 at 5:51 PM
'Stop draining our resources, immigrants,' says Jim Ratcliffe who moved to Monaco to avoid paying personal taxes leaving his company here to claim tens of millions in public subsidies.
Got a new chain, was lightly chastised by the bike mechanic who fitted it for the condition of my old chain. Which was entirely fair.
Got home, cup of tea, fell asleep watching Poirot.
Got home, cup of tea, fell asleep watching Poirot.
Guess who's bike chain broke on the way to the train station, so had to trudge the rest of the way on for in the rain pushing their bike, missed their train, the next train was delayed, and now has to trudge uphill in the rain to get to the clinic?
At least i don't have to push the bike up hill
At least i don't have to push the bike up hill
February 11, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Got a new chain, was lightly chastised by the bike mechanic who fitted it for the condition of my old chain. Which was entirely fair.
Got home, cup of tea, fell asleep watching Poirot.
Got home, cup of tea, fell asleep watching Poirot.
Guess who's bike chain broke on the way to the train station, so had to trudge the rest of the way on for in the rain pushing their bike, missed their train, the next train was delayed, and now has to trudge uphill in the rain to get to the clinic?
At least i don't have to push the bike up hill
At least i don't have to push the bike up hill
February 11, 2026 at 10:46 AM
Guess who's bike chain broke on the way to the train station, so had to trudge the rest of the way on for in the rain pushing their bike, missed their train, the next train was delayed, and now has to trudge uphill in the rain to get to the clinic?
At least i don't have to push the bike up hill
At least i don't have to push the bike up hill
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We joined 140 feminist and LGBTQ+ organisations together to call on the United Kingdom to scrap ‘bathroom ban’ policies and ensure trans inclusion 🏳️⚧️🇬🇧 transsolidarityalliance.com @transsolidarity.bsky.social
February 11, 2026 at 8:03 AM
We joined 140 feminist and LGBTQ+ organisations together to call on the United Kingdom to scrap ‘bathroom ban’ policies and ensure trans inclusion 🏳️⚧️🇬🇧 transsolidarityalliance.com @transsolidarity.bsky.social
Recently got back in touch with my great aunt, who's in her 80s.
I couldn't remember if she knew of my name change and we had lost touch for a few years ago i signed the email Name (deadname) for clarity.
Her replies were all to Name. No fuss.
She managed because she wanted to.
I couldn't remember if she knew of my name change and we had lost touch for a few years ago i signed the email Name (deadname) for clarity.
Her replies were all to Name. No fuss.
She managed because she wanted to.
Baffled by transphobes insisting that the name on your birth certificate is Your True Name Forever when it was common in my grandparents' generation to just...pick a name you like and use that, nbd. I literally found out both of my grandma's birth certificate first names FROM THEIR OBITUARIES.
February 11, 2026 at 8:42 AM
Recently got back in touch with my great aunt, who's in her 80s.
I couldn't remember if she knew of my name change and we had lost touch for a few years ago i signed the email Name (deadname) for clarity.
Her replies were all to Name. No fuss.
She managed because she wanted to.
I couldn't remember if she knew of my name change and we had lost touch for a few years ago i signed the email Name (deadname) for clarity.
Her replies were all to Name. No fuss.
She managed because she wanted to.
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If releasing the names in the Epstein files causes the system to collapse, then the system needs to collapse.
February 10, 2026 at 8:02 PM
If releasing the names in the Epstein files causes the system to collapse, then the system needs to collapse.