@traceydooley.bsky.social
Living an increasingly small life enforced via chronic illness yet striving to embrace snippets of delightfulness wherever and whenever I can
#MillionsMission
#MillionsMission
September 25, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Agreed. And here's an excellent summary of the (significant) difference between Pope Leo and Elon Musk — the former calling for compassion and inclusion, the latter spreading hatred and division, courtesy of The Times comments section at tinyurl.com/yyyyfvmw
September 16, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Agreed. And here's an excellent summary of the (significant) difference between Pope Leo and Elon Musk — the former calling for compassion and inclusion, the latter spreading hatred and division, courtesy of The Times comments section at tinyurl.com/yyyyfvmw
This couldn't be more pertinent to what's happening in Trump's USA right now...
August 26, 2025 at 6:28 PM
This couldn't be more pertinent to what's happening in Trump's USA right now...
Yes, contrary to what *some* people say (Farage, I'm looking at you, for one), the ECHR is actually good for us Brits. Why change that. (That's a rhetorical Q, obviously.)
#ECHR
#ECHR
August 26, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Yes, contrary to what *some* people say (Farage, I'm looking at you, for one), the ECHR is actually good for us Brits. Why change that. (That's a rhetorical Q, obviously.)
#ECHR
#ECHR
Spot the odd one out...
(Clue: A Canada geese family of goslings with one VERY little one that is clearly not a goose!)
We came across these little walking versions of 'fluffy joy' and were treated to a delightful few moments.
#Spring #animals #naturephoto #nature
(Clue: A Canada geese family of goslings with one VERY little one that is clearly not a goose!)
We came across these little walking versions of 'fluffy joy' and were treated to a delightful few moments.
#Spring #animals #naturephoto #nature
May 21, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Spot the odd one out...
(Clue: A Canada geese family of goslings with one VERY little one that is clearly not a goose!)
We came across these little walking versions of 'fluffy joy' and were treated to a delightful few moments.
#Spring #animals #naturephoto #nature
(Clue: A Canada geese family of goslings with one VERY little one that is clearly not a goose!)
We came across these little walking versions of 'fluffy joy' and were treated to a delightful few moments.
#Spring #animals #naturephoto #nature
A little Canada geese family in a UK pond in the countryside. And some 'Am I bothered?!' sheep in the background. Aaah...
#Spring #springflower #naturephoto #nature
#Spring #springflower #naturephoto #nature
May 11, 2025 at 6:27 PM
A little Canada geese family in a UK pond in the countryside. And some 'Am I bothered?!' sheep in the background. Aaah...
#Spring #springflower #naturephoto #nature
#Spring #springflower #naturephoto #nature
The joy of Spring — and the sheer joy called a Border Collie!
#Spring #springflower #naturephoto #nature #BorderCollie #dogs #dogsaregreat
#Spring #springflower #naturephoto #nature #BorderCollie #dogs #dogsaregreat
April 23, 2025 at 3:50 PM
The joy of Spring — and the sheer joy called a Border Collie!
#Spring #springflower #naturephoto #nature #BorderCollie #dogs #dogsaregreat
#Spring #springflower #naturephoto #nature #BorderCollie #dogs #dogsaregreat
Together with Hope 4 ME & Fibro NI, former nurse Rebecca Logan will continue to campaign for the MUCH-needed better healthcare, research and treatment. Here's a snippet of the WHY:
#hope4mefibroni #LongCovid #MEcfs #FundThePlan #ThereForME
#hope4mefibroni #LongCovid #MEcfs #FundThePlan #ThereForME
April 19, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Together with Hope 4 ME & Fibro NI, former nurse Rebecca Logan will continue to campaign for the MUCH-needed better healthcare, research and treatment. Here's a snippet of the WHY:
#hope4mefibroni #LongCovid #MEcfs #FundThePlan #ThereForME
#hope4mefibroni #LongCovid #MEcfs #FundThePlan #ThereForME
Concert to raise awareness of M.E. and funds for Smile For ME and ME Research UK, organised by Isaac, whose sister is bedridden and tube-fed due to #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis:
#Myalgicencephalomyelitis #SevereME #MECFS #BlueSunday #BlueSundayforMETheConcert
#Myalgicencephalomyelitis #SevereME #MECFS #BlueSunday #BlueSundayforMETheConcert
April 18, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Concert to raise awareness of M.E. and funds for Smile For ME and ME Research UK, organised by Isaac, whose sister is bedridden and tube-fed due to #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis:
#Myalgicencephalomyelitis #SevereME #MECFS #BlueSunday #BlueSundayforMETheConcert
#Myalgicencephalomyelitis #SevereME #MECFS #BlueSunday #BlueSundayforMETheConcert
As that ridiculously catchy song by the Lotus Eaters goes: "...the first picture of summer. Seeing the flowers scream their joy..."
True, it might not yet be Summer, but Spring, for me, is more of a joy, and this little one agrees!
#Spring #springflower #naturephoto #nature
True, it might not yet be Summer, but Spring, for me, is more of a joy, and this little one agrees!
#Spring #springflower #naturephoto #nature
April 16, 2025 at 1:37 PM
As that ridiculously catchy song by the Lotus Eaters goes: "...the first picture of summer. Seeing the flowers scream their joy..."
True, it might not yet be Summer, but Spring, for me, is more of a joy, and this little one agrees!
#Spring #springflower #naturephoto #nature
True, it might not yet be Summer, but Spring, for me, is more of a joy, and this little one agrees!
#Spring #springflower #naturephoto #nature
Similar, only I got as far as the couch... In a LOT of pain today, but this little furball keeps me company and my spirits up (when he's not being a gorgeous pest!). Sending you virtual hugs...
March 20, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Similar, only I got as far as the couch... In a LOT of pain today, but this little furball keeps me company and my spirits up (when he's not being a gorgeous pest!). Sending you virtual hugs...
From The Times 'Letters page' — pretty much nails it:
"There can be no more persuasive argument for the strict control of AI than the Trump-Gaza resort video." - Catherine Craig:
Image Credit: Ella Baron / The Times
"There can be no more persuasive argument for the strict control of AI than the Trump-Gaza resort video." - Catherine Craig:
Image Credit: Ella Baron / The Times
March 2, 2025 at 6:23 PM
From The Times 'Letters page' — pretty much nails it:
"There can be no more persuasive argument for the strict control of AI than the Trump-Gaza resort video." - Catherine Craig:
Image Credit: Ella Baron / The Times
"There can be no more persuasive argument for the strict control of AI than the Trump-Gaza resort video." - Catherine Craig:
Image Credit: Ella Baron / The Times
February 12, 2025 at 1:51 AM
#MyalgicEncephalomyelitis symptom manifestations and biological characterisation:
[Image credit: Journal of Translational Medicine, 2025]
#MECFS
[Image credit: Journal of Translational Medicine, 2025]
#MECFS
February 4, 2025 at 7:22 PM
#MyalgicEncephalomyelitis symptom manifestations and biological characterisation:
[Image credit: Journal of Translational Medicine, 2025]
#MECFS
[Image credit: Journal of Translational Medicine, 2025]
#MECFS
Yes! The cognitive dysfunction side is one of my worst symptoms. And with PEM, for me it's ALWAYS the brain symptoms that worsen the most. M.E. is certainly a brain disease among other things; we need to start treating and researching it as such.
#pwME #MECFS #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis
#pwME #MECFS #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis
January 25, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Yes! The cognitive dysfunction side is one of my worst symptoms. And with PEM, for me it's ALWAYS the brain symptoms that worsen the most. M.E. is certainly a brain disease among other things; we need to start treating and researching it as such.
#pwME #MECFS #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis
#pwME #MECFS #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis
A lovely sunset...
January 21, 2025 at 5:27 PM
A lovely sunset...
Managed to get out today for a wee walk, and we were treated to a wonderful sunset. Joyful at the time, but boy-o does my bed beckon now.
January 11, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Managed to get out today for a wee walk, and we were treated to a wonderful sunset. Joyful at the time, but boy-o does my bed beckon now.
This is also a great response (IMO):
January 8, 2025 at 1:43 AM
This is also a great response (IMO):
Currently discussing the merits of a reindeer vs a banana-shaped 'tuggy-tuggy' toy for this furry one's Christmas present. That's as thrilling as life with M.E. gets in this house!
#DogsAreGreat
#DogsAreGreat
December 10, 2024 at 6:11 PM
Currently discussing the merits of a reindeer vs a banana-shaped 'tuggy-tuggy' toy for this furry one's Christmas present. That's as thrilling as life with M.E. gets in this house!
#DogsAreGreat
#DogsAreGreat
A typical daily 'conversation' with the furry one in the family:
"You're a cutie, cutie, cutie-pie, aren't you? Yes you are! Yes you are!"
To which he responds with an expression something like that in this photo, which sets the whole thing off all over again!!! #dogs #dogsaregreat #bordercollie
"You're a cutie, cutie, cutie-pie, aren't you? Yes you are! Yes you are!"
To which he responds with an expression something like that in this photo, which sets the whole thing off all over again!!! #dogs #dogsaregreat #bordercollie
November 16, 2024 at 6:43 PM
A typical daily 'conversation' with the furry one in the family:
"You're a cutie, cutie, cutie-pie, aren't you? Yes you are! Yes you are!"
To which he responds with an expression something like that in this photo, which sets the whole thing off all over again!!! #dogs #dogsaregreat #bordercollie
"You're a cutie, cutie, cutie-pie, aren't you? Yes you are! Yes you are!"
To which he responds with an expression something like that in this photo, which sets the whole thing off all over again!!! #dogs #dogsaregreat #bordercollie