It used to be called social networking, then social media, then a billionaire bought Twitter and it went further downhill from there. Now Facebook has ditched any pretence at upholding what is true1 and gone full-on MAGA with Trump supporters appointed to the board2. I will leave others to document the decline of the main… Continue reading Social media is dead
Category: General
Hospital New Year
Back in September I was diagnosed with gallstones which was the reason for the excruciating pain I experienced. After a CT Scan and an ultrasound, I met with a surgeon and agreed that the gallbladder had to come out. He said two to three weeks, so I returned to work and told colleagues I would… Continue reading Hospital New Year
Prostate Cancer Panel
Last week I was part of a panel sharing personal experience of prostate cancer. The video of the webinar has not been shared yet, but in my contribution I gave three pieces of advice: 1) Take care of your mental health. Cancer Is tough on your physical and your mental health. 2) If you can… Continue reading Prostate Cancer Panel
Fake spring proof
I posted about "fake spring" because I knew that it is only March and that wonderful spring-like weather seldom continues for too long. Yesterday afternoon proved me right when I looked out of the window to this beautiful wintery wonderland. Snow like this on Christmas Day is magical - in March it is cause for… Continue reading Fake spring proof
Mastodon what?
TL/DR Mastodon is a great alternative to Twitter and full of really nice people. It takes a little while to get used to how it works but it is worth persevering. Social Media used to be called Social Networking Social media is really dire these days. I was an early adopter of Twitter and have… Continue reading Mastodon what?
Saturday mornings
I love Saturday mornings. I think I have always loved Saturday mornings. It used to be cartoons and Swap Shop and No. 73 (where I was introduced the wonderful Sandi Toksvig). Now it is a time to drink coffee, drink tea, spend time idly reading the news or falling down my latest research rabbit hole.… Continue reading Saturday mornings