amandathediarist.bsky.social
@amandathediarist.bsky.social

Writer, editor, visual artist, extreme upcycler and amateur with a camera.
https://atattam.substack.com/p/remotion-living-in-the-desert
If you run #mentalhealth first aid training on line, I'd love to hear from you.
Amanda Tattam on Substack
I wish I was much better at mental health first aid. I have my own jumbled brain to contend with but know that doing something for someone else and looking at the sky are multiplier tonics. ‘Just l...
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March 11, 2025 at 1:51 AM
The ABC of not going mad or getting dementia.
We need all the help we can to avoid helplessness at the moment. substack.com/@atattam/not...
The ABC of not going mad or getting dementia
We escaped to the beach and found some extremists but got rescued by ice-cream and booze
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March 9, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Blow up pools & other distractions.

Back to back heatwaves are the norm at the moment in arid Australia. We need to talk about all the impacts of extreme weather.

#substack #heatwaves @reutersinstitute.bsky.social
Blow up pools & other distractions
another day, another heatwave warning
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February 5, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Reposted
For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, January 26 marks the beginning of colonisation, dispossession, and ongoing injustices.
Celebrating on this date overlooks the truth of our history and perpetuates the harm felt by First Nations people.

#NotTheDateToCelebrate
#AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe
January 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Just published my first post on @substack. Let the nail biting begin.
#substack #australianwriter #art #desertlife
January 15, 2025 at 9:09 AM
True home entertainment. I miss having little foster kittens!
January 15, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Note to self and thank you to @stevekenson.com @hollykirk.bsky.social for these [edited] tips for using @bsky.app . Repost things you want seen.// Turn on the alt-text reminder in settings.// Check your sources before you post! Try and leave bad habits from other social media behind.
January 15, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Up early to supposedly 'tidy up' but got distracted by this lovely creature and other delights way more interesting that housework.
January 15, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Very pleased to be on this platform. Ditched Twitter ages ago even before that electric car meglamaniac took it over.
January 15, 2025 at 3:00 AM