Naomi Hallam
@grannygamer.bsky.social
Middle aged lady with a cause. Rebel with a headache. Pretend writer, leftist coffee junkie, lover of Latin, Greek, Arabic flavours and sounds. Upsetter of white Westerners in a loving way ❤️
Spring has definitely landed here in Central Victoria, Australia. This wee fellow made his debut in my garden this afternoon. His name is Peter
October 16, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Spring has definitely landed here in Central Victoria, Australia. This wee fellow made his debut in my garden this afternoon. His name is Peter
Today’s lesson: When quoting the great Diane Keaton in “Annie Hall”, don’t quote the same line as I did when commenting on her sad passing… It makes you look like an insensitive twat… #RIPDianeKeaton
October 12, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Today’s lesson: When quoting the great Diane Keaton in “Annie Hall”, don’t quote the same line as I did when commenting on her sad passing… It makes you look like an insensitive twat… #RIPDianeKeaton
The Bouquet residence! Lady of the house speaking!
How deeply we shall miss you Ms Routledge.
Now be sure to set the table for you and
Dr Goodall perfectly!
#RIPJaneGoodall
#RIPPatriciaRoutledge
How deeply we shall miss you Ms Routledge.
Now be sure to set the table for you and
Dr Goodall perfectly!
#RIPJaneGoodall
#RIPPatriciaRoutledge
October 3, 2025 at 11:02 AM
The Bouquet residence! Lady of the house speaking!
How deeply we shall miss you Ms Routledge.
Now be sure to set the table for you and
Dr Goodall perfectly!
#RIPJaneGoodall
#RIPPatriciaRoutledge
How deeply we shall miss you Ms Routledge.
Now be sure to set the table for you and
Dr Goodall perfectly!
#RIPJaneGoodall
#RIPPatriciaRoutledge
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The top of the ABC, and most importantly IMO, Ita Buttrose, came out looking rather pathetic www.theguardian.com/media/2025/j...
Deep in the 185-page Lattouf judgment is a forensic critique of the ABC’s top brass
As management’s communications were compared to their evidence in seven-day trial, some came out better than others
www.theguardian.com
June 25, 2025 at 9:59 PM
The top of the ABC, and most importantly IMO, Ita Buttrose, came out looking rather pathetic www.theguardian.com/media/2025/j...
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Today is National Sorry Day - a time to reflect on the enduring pain experienced by the Stolen Generations. Sorry also means committing to stand against racism and ensuring this harm doesn’t happen again.
May 25, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Today is National Sorry Day - a time to reflect on the enduring pain experienced by the Stolen Generations. Sorry also means committing to stand against racism and ensuring this harm doesn’t happen again.
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The UK is why you *never* fall for the line that "oh well at least they're better than the Conservative being in charge"
No. They can actually be worse.
Defending a party just because they are not the other mob, regardless of what they do, is the excuse of supporters of evil.
No. They can actually be worse.
Defending a party just because they are not the other mob, regardless of what they do, is the excuse of supporters of evil.
BREAKING: Labour will formally recognise trans women as ‘men’ tomorrow. It means trans women will be banned from all women shortlists and all Labour women’s groups. Revolting. The party’s relationship with LGBT+ is over.
May 19, 2025 at 11:57 PM
The UK is why you *never* fall for the line that "oh well at least they're better than the Conservative being in charge"
No. They can actually be worse.
Defending a party just because they are not the other mob, regardless of what they do, is the excuse of supporters of evil.
No. They can actually be worse.
Defending a party just because they are not the other mob, regardless of what they do, is the excuse of supporters of evil.
I knew this would happen. Trump turning his fascist agenda up a few more notches. He is pushing American cultural imperialism and robbing good American people from the beautiful world of international cinema.
This man is becoming more dangerous by the hour!
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
This man is becoming more dangerous by the hour!
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump announces 100% tariffs on movies ‘produced in foreign lands’
President calls films ‘national security threat’ and claims he called on commerce department to immediately enact tariff
www.theguardian.com
May 5, 2025 at 2:18 AM
I knew this would happen. Trump turning his fascist agenda up a few more notches. He is pushing American cultural imperialism and robbing good American people from the beautiful world of international cinema.
This man is becoming more dangerous by the hour!
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
This man is becoming more dangerous by the hour!
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
I needed this!
May 5, 2025 at 12:18 AM
I needed this!
Australia sends a strong message against Trumpist ideology. A nation has said no to right extremism and hatred. It might not seem like much, but I hope this offers some inspiration to the Americans suffering under Trump’s regime. 🕊️✌️🙌
May 3, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Australia sends a strong message against Trumpist ideology. A nation has said no to right extremism and hatred. It might not seem like much, but I hope this offers some inspiration to the Americans suffering under Trump’s regime. 🕊️✌️🙌
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This woman's story is pretty remarkable.
"Ali France, the Labor candidate who is the first person to unseat an opposition leader at an election, is a disability advocate, former journalist and world champion para-athlete.
France lost her eldest son, Henry, to leukaemia last year."
"Ali France, the Labor candidate who is the first person to unseat an opposition leader at an election, is a disability advocate, former journalist and world champion para-athlete.
France lost her eldest son, Henry, to leukaemia last year."
Who is Ali France, the Labor candidate who has unseated Peter Dutton in Dickson?
The 49-year-old disability advocate is the first person to unseat an opposition leader at an election
www.theguardian.com
May 3, 2025 at 10:04 PM
This woman's story is pretty remarkable.
"Ali France, the Labor candidate who is the first person to unseat an opposition leader at an election, is a disability advocate, former journalist and world champion para-athlete.
France lost her eldest son, Henry, to leukaemia last year."
"Ali France, the Labor candidate who is the first person to unseat an opposition leader at an election, is a disability advocate, former journalist and world champion para-athlete.
France lost her eldest son, Henry, to leukaemia last year."
The Queen died a day or so after Liz Truss visited her.
The Pope has died after Vance visits the Vatican.
A pattern here? 😱🤭😆🤣
#RIPPopeFrancis
The Pope has died after Vance visits the Vatican.
A pattern here? 😱🤭😆🤣
#RIPPopeFrancis
April 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The Queen died a day or so after Liz Truss visited her.
The Pope has died after Vance visits the Vatican.
A pattern here? 😱🤭😆🤣
#RIPPopeFrancis
The Pope has died after Vance visits the Vatican.
A pattern here? 😱🤭😆🤣
#RIPPopeFrancis
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Coincidence? I don't think so.
April 11, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Coincidence? I don't think so.
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I saw an ad over the weekend for Apple's #cleanup photo editing feature, now accessible through the default photos app on eligible devices, and wrote this in @aunz.theconversation.com about what this means for trust in #visual media.
🔗 theconversation.com/tools-like-a...
@admscentre.org.au
🔗 theconversation.com/tools-like-a...
@admscentre.org.au
Tools like Apple’s photo Clean Up are yet another nail in the coffin for being able to trust our eyes
Editing any photo, anywhere, is cheaper and easier than ever. What does that mean for having ‘visual proof’ of something?
theconversation.com
April 10, 2025 at 2:37 AM
I saw an ad over the weekend for Apple's #cleanup photo editing feature, now accessible through the default photos app on eligible devices, and wrote this in @aunz.theconversation.com about what this means for trust in #visual media.
🔗 theconversation.com/tools-like-a...
@admscentre.org.au
🔗 theconversation.com/tools-like-a...
@admscentre.org.au
I can identify with this fervent plea! Get them off suburban streets!! Tax them extra!🙄
Please, for the love of God, stop buying supersized cars | Arwa Mahdawi
Please, for the love of God, stop buying supersized cars | Arwa Mahdawi
Why would anyone want a car that’s too big for parking spaces, or that’s a menace to other road users? Arwa Mahdawi has a theory
www.theguardian.com
April 9, 2025 at 10:08 PM
I can identify with this fervent plea! Get them off suburban streets!! Tax them extra!🙄
A reminder of how nice it is to be here on BlueSky
Whispers of twilight and the watchful gaze of a saw-whet owl, capturing the magic of dusk. 🦉
©️ jennilsphotography
©️ jennilsphotography
March 19, 2025 at 11:26 AM
A reminder of how nice it is to be here on BlueSky
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Spotting Alzheimer’s disease early can help find the right treatments and support.
Changes to speech and language can help detect Alzheimer’s early – here are five things to look out for
Spotting Alzheimer’s disease early can help find the right treatments and support.
tcnv.link
March 17, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Spotting Alzheimer’s disease early can help find the right treatments and support.
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Something horrid happened to me this evening. It involved my friend who thought I needed to hook up with a man. She pushed it too far, and he responded to her encouragement.
This isn’t a high school playground. I’m 53, my friend is 54. The guy was a stranger, maybe wary 50’s.
This isn’t a high school playground. I’m 53, my friend is 54. The guy was a stranger, maybe wary 50’s.
March 17, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Something horrid happened to me this evening. It involved my friend who thought I needed to hook up with a man. She pushed it too far, and he responded to her encouragement.
This isn’t a high school playground. I’m 53, my friend is 54. The guy was a stranger, maybe wary 50’s.
This isn’t a high school playground. I’m 53, my friend is 54. The guy was a stranger, maybe wary 50’s.
Something horrid happened to me this evening. It involved my friend who thought I needed to hook up with a man. She pushed it too far, and he responded to her encouragement.
This isn’t a high school playground. I’m 53, my friend is 54. The guy was a stranger, maybe wary 50’s.
This isn’t a high school playground. I’m 53, my friend is 54. The guy was a stranger, maybe wary 50’s.
March 17, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Something horrid happened to me this evening. It involved my friend who thought I needed to hook up with a man. She pushed it too far, and he responded to her encouragement.
This isn’t a high school playground. I’m 53, my friend is 54. The guy was a stranger, maybe wary 50’s.
This isn’t a high school playground. I’m 53, my friend is 54. The guy was a stranger, maybe wary 50’s.
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Repost & like, if you stand with President Zelensky!
February 28, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Repost & like, if you stand with President Zelensky!
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February 26, 2025 at 11:39 PM
During lockdown and bouts of illness and depression, I lived a vicarious life through The Sims. And I loved that I could play as a queer, older woman but still get to adopt kids, build a fabulous (but garish) home and nurture this weirdly beautiful universe. What a trip! 🤭
The Sims at 25: a terrifying facsimile of life, death and the endless cycle of work
The Sims at 25: a terrifying facsimile of life, death and the endless cycle of work
Launched in an era when voyeurism reigned supreme, The Sims was both a curious pleasure and a Lynchian oddity. A new program in Melbourne celebrates its legacy
www.theguardian.com
February 22, 2025 at 7:46 AM
During lockdown and bouts of illness and depression, I lived a vicarious life through The Sims. And I loved that I could play as a queer, older woman but still get to adopt kids, build a fabulous (but garish) home and nurture this weirdly beautiful universe. What a trip! 🤭
What kind of society are we becoming?? To shut down a musical production just because someone loses their blob about a gay character? 🤦♀️
Manchester performance of Dolly Parton musical suspended due to homophobic abuse
Manchester performance of Dolly Parton musical suspended due to homophobic abuse
Stevie Webb, an actor in the production of Here You Come Again, said ‘a woman was so disgusted there was a gay character’
A Dolly Parton-themed musical had to be suspended mid-show in Manchester due to homophobic abuse, an actor in the production has…
www.theguardian.com
February 11, 2025 at 5:42 AM
What kind of society are we becoming?? To shut down a musical production just because someone loses their blob about a gay character? 🤦♀️
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January 22, 2025 at 5:23 AM