Katharine Richards
@katharinerichards.bsky.social
Painter and printmaker. Picture framer. Queer af. Autistic and ADHD.
Into abstract art stuff, Agnes Martin, science fiction, science fact, Cold War espionage, Golden Age and hard-boiled crime fiction.
This IS my happy face.
Into abstract art stuff, Agnes Martin, science fiction, science fact, Cold War espionage, Golden Age and hard-boiled crime fiction.
This IS my happy face.
Currently rewatching Xena because I found an excellent rewatch podcast. Did I catch the wlw subtext the first time around? Absolutely! Did I miss a whole bunch of other deeply profound stuff because I’d not been in the world long enough yet? Again, absolutely. Anyway, looking for scholarly articles
November 30, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Currently rewatching Xena because I found an excellent rewatch podcast. Did I catch the wlw subtext the first time around? Absolutely! Did I miss a whole bunch of other deeply profound stuff because I’d not been in the world long enough yet? Again, absolutely. Anyway, looking for scholarly articles
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Jesus to his disciples:
Idk why a bunch of libs started following me but I’m an anarchist and you will not have a good time here.
November 19, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Jesus to his disciples:
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This is an utterly nonsensical way to report the really relieving news that Plaid Cymru, a party which espouses all sorts of liberal values including trans rights, etc. (and which isn't even mentioned in this headline!!!) won the election by a 47% landslide, well ahead of Reform as well as Labour.
October 24, 2025 at 9:19 AM
This is an utterly nonsensical way to report the really relieving news that Plaid Cymru, a party which espouses all sorts of liberal values including trans rights, etc. (and which isn't even mentioned in this headline!!!) won the election by a 47% landslide, well ahead of Reform as well as Labour.
In work with only a basic bitch microwave but really craving toast. Necessity, invention, etc etc
October 16, 2025 at 1:06 PM
In work with only a basic bitch microwave but really craving toast. Necessity, invention, etc etc
Been messing with Google by clicking on ‘not interested’ for every article it’s presented me with. Except for the article in the Golden Spurtle about the Norwegian oats that won the world oats championship. That can stay
October 6, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Been messing with Google by clicking on ‘not interested’ for every article it’s presented me with. Except for the article in the Golden Spurtle about the Norwegian oats that won the world oats championship. That can stay
I’ve found the podcast Bandsplain where every episode is a 3 or 4 hour long deep dive into the indie/alternative bands of the 80s and 90s and I am IN HEAVEN
Genuinely, in a world going to complete and utter shit THIS is doing my heart and soul so much good
Genuinely, in a world going to complete and utter shit THIS is doing my heart and soul so much good
August 13, 2025 at 1:42 PM
I’ve found the podcast Bandsplain where every episode is a 3 or 4 hour long deep dive into the indie/alternative bands of the 80s and 90s and I am IN HEAVEN
Genuinely, in a world going to complete and utter shit THIS is doing my heart and soul so much good
Genuinely, in a world going to complete and utter shit THIS is doing my heart and soul so much good
I listen to podcasts like it’s radio and pretty much exclusively at work or when I’m doing chores. Do people who listen to podcasts really want to have to watch on YouTube instead? I’m not saying there’s anything wrong with seeing a podcast but to my mind it performs a complete different function.
August 13, 2025 at 9:53 AM
I listen to podcasts like it’s radio and pretty much exclusively at work or when I’m doing chores. Do people who listen to podcasts really want to have to watch on YouTube instead? I’m not saying there’s anything wrong with seeing a podcast but to my mind it performs a complete different function.
She’s enjoying it but I think it’s a bit of an obvious choice tbh. On the other hand, Margaret Atwood next perhaps?…
August 3, 2025 at 7:37 AM
She’s enjoying it but I think it’s a bit of an obvious choice tbh. On the other hand, Margaret Atwood next perhaps?…
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Love 2 overrule the Supreme Court for car financing companies but not for *checks notes* basic human rights of one of the most vulnerable groups in society
July 25, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Love 2 overrule the Supreme Court for car financing companies but not for *checks notes* basic human rights of one of the most vulnerable groups in society
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Hopefully we find a cure and/or a vaccine for neurotypicalism one day. My heart goes out to everyone affected by it 🫶
“The causes of NSD are not yet fully understood. Some people blame environmental factors, or a lack of vaccines, but we do know that genetics play an important part. This means that if you have neurotypical family members, that does place your child at increased risk.”
Every parent’s worst nightmare! Could your child be neurotypical?
Autistic parents have been warned to be vigilant for signs that their child could be afflicted with Neurotypical Spectrum Disorder, or NSD. Speaking in front of a parliamentary group, paediatrician Li...
thedailytism.com
July 25, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Hopefully we find a cure and/or a vaccine for neurotypicalism one day. My heart goes out to everyone affected by it 🫶
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This story is genuinely so mind-blowing and concerning. Kudos to those who tried their best to hold the two Governments to account whilst be completely gagged.
For 2 years, 2 govts used a secret court to hide the truth: they put 100,000 Afghans at risk of death. They used constitutionally unprecedented methods to prevent reporting.
My reflections on two years on this story and why it must ever happen again.
goodallandgoodluck.substack.com/p/my-two-yea...
My reflections on two years on this story and why it must ever happen again.
goodallandgoodluck.substack.com/p/my-two-yea...
My two years in secret court: How UK governments hid a national scandal
The government put 100,000 Afghans at risk of death. Then used the force of law in a constitutionally unprecedented way to prevent anyone finding out.
goodallandgoodluck.substack.com
July 16, 2025 at 7:49 AM
This story is genuinely so mind-blowing and concerning. Kudos to those who tried their best to hold the two Governments to account whilst be completely gagged.
Have to go out but keeping cool by wearing clothes straight out of the washing machine
July 12, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Have to go out but keeping cool by wearing clothes straight out of the washing machine
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Please don’t ignore this the next time you’re told “it’s either these guys or Reform” coz this is also what Reform would do and you should rail against it no matter what colour the tie is.
Incontrovertible evidence, now, of *police* investigating families supporting their kids with gender affirming healthcare in the UK. For trying to do the best for your child, following best practice in most of the world, here you get a visit from the police.
Thank you, Wes Streeting.
Thank you, Wes Streeting.
July 11, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Please don’t ignore this the next time you’re told “it’s either these guys or Reform” coz this is also what Reform would do and you should rail against it no matter what colour the tie is.
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It doesn't matter if they are ever coming for you.
It was always ever already too much that they were coming for anyone.
It was always ever already too much that they were coming for anyone.
July 10, 2025 at 12:28 AM
It doesn't matter if they are ever coming for you.
It was always ever already too much that they were coming for anyone.
It was always ever already too much that they were coming for anyone.
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Emma Bernard, 33, from Ancoats, finds it difficult to decipher social situations at the best of times – yet has mysteriously managed to last three entire decades without playfully spanking a colleague.
Wow! Autistic woman who struggles to read a room manages not to sexually harass people
Despite having an autism diagnosis, a woman has survived a whole lifetime without sexually harassing anybody in the workplace, it has been reported. Emma Bernard, 33, from Ancoats, finds it difficult ...
thedailytism.com
July 10, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Emma Bernard, 33, from Ancoats, finds it difficult to decipher social situations at the best of times – yet has mysteriously managed to last three entire decades without playfully spanking a colleague.
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Shivers
July 6, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Shivers
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I hate these articles. As though great wealth is the end game. What about someone who came from absolute poverty and now has a stable job, decent house and pays their bills. Stop glorifying the extraordinary- getting to be average and not worrying about bills is massive.
The world is full of get-rich-quick schemes and people who have amassed a lot of wealth with a tremendous amount of help. The only problem is that those stories aren’t relatable and don’t give regular folks hope that they can also become wealthy if they try.
30 Rags To Riches Stories Of Common People Who Rose From Poverty To Great Success
Folks share the best stories of people who became very rich without anyone’s help.
boredpanda.com
July 5, 2025 at 12:25 PM
I hate these articles. As though great wealth is the end game. What about someone who came from absolute poverty and now has a stable job, decent house and pays their bills. Stop glorifying the extraordinary- getting to be average and not worrying about bills is massive.
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it's bucket hat o'clock and yr draig goch is gay af.
July 5, 2025 at 6:54 AM
it's bucket hat o'clock and yr draig goch is gay af.
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world history in a single post
But apart from some fun spats, things were mostly fine. We sang our songs, we sold our wares, some of us were rich, some of us were poor, some of us tried to sneakily recruit each other, good times.
AND THEN THE FUCKING BRITISH SHOWED UP.
AND THEN THE FUCKING BRITISH SHOWED UP.
July 4, 2025 at 3:10 AM
world history in a single post