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It is a hard weekend for me and mine. It is 2 years ago tomorrow since Dad died. Today, my daughter ,Grandson and I went to weston Super Mare to visit my mum. Traffic was non existent all the way down, the sun was out apart from 3 minutes of rain. My grandson rode his first donkey and we spent time making sand castles. Had a lovely visit with my mum and then the drive back was clear and peaceful. Spending time with my beloved Grandson soothed my soul, and gave me strength to deal with tomorrow. Life is hard, but we should count our blessings. Wishing everyone a very peaceful Easter weekend xxx -
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I've been laughing because my son rang me and was obviously in work mode on the telephone due to his words and voice.He also has my mum's side of family mode and his other nanas west Indian side mode. Made me think of myself and realised I have various speaking voices, both pronunciation and vocabulary that I use. I have work mode, normal (common)mode and I also have dad's family mode. I didn't realise this until my kids remarked when with dad's family my gypsy accent is more pronounced and I use words they don't understand! Is everyone multi moded?? ππ -
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Just had an interesting email regarding the term Global Majoritythat they adopted last year. It is to replace ethnicity terms .Quote "We use global majority in place of other terms you may have heard of, are currently using, or have previously used. This includes terms such as BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic), BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour), and ethnic minorities". Looking online, I see lots of places taking it up , with one replacing BAME with GEM for Global Ethnic Majority. I honestly cannot keep up with correct terminology -
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If you haven't caught any of it, she is the district attorney taking on Donald Trumps election rigging case. Ms Willis is being questioned about her relationship with a special prosecutor whom she hired for the case, amongst accusations that she overpaid him and proffited from his salary because he took her on holidays and cruises. She stated she paid her half, but in cash so no record. No record of her withdrawing cash to pay him as it was " from cash lying around her house". Very entertaining. On a serious note though, if kicked off the Trump case it will be hugely delayed ,probably until after the election, or dropped altogether -
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National No Bra Day 2023 is a day when people are encouraged to forgo wearing bras as a symbol of breast health awareness and body positivity. It serves as a reminder to perform regular breast self-examinations, a crucial step in early breast cancer detection. Participants are also encouraged to support individuals and families affected by breast cancer and to raise funds for research and patient support organizations. Enjoy the Freedom ( ladies AND Gents π) -
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It's been a long week but I was sent some photos from my team that made my day. A few months ago, I had a random chat with two volunteers who had both lost their husbands. We got talking about music and discovered they both had piles of records at home but nothing to play them on and that these records held so many memories of their lost ones. I went away deep in thought... and a few months later (and some serious funding writing efforts!) one of my services launched the Vinyl club. A place older residents can bring their records and share the memories that the songs bring back. They were served refreshments and mocktails and all sang ,and cried a little, to old favourites. Sometimes my job is heartbreaking. Other times, brings such happiness. Play your songs everyone, music is magical x -
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Driven forward Community Fridge is open to EVERYONE who is struggling with cost of living and buying food. All it costs is a Β£3 donation for food that is saved from going to waste. Check out their FB for news of things coming in https://www.facebook.com/groups/320778092672886/?hoisted_section_header_type=recently_seen&multi_permalinks=1013650023385686 -
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I've been reading on fb the posts of a palliative nurse. She lives in Herts but works in Hillibgdon, night shifts. Each night shift will cost her Β£25 ulez charge . She drives all over the Borough and cannot do public transport due to time of work and all the equipment She carries. I'm not sure how people can afford this . I must admit I hadn't even considered someone working a nightshirt spanning two 24 hour periods -
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There are countless groups on FB now supporting the work of the "blade runners" in taking down ULEZ cameras. There was even a crowd funding to help support someone creating a map of cameras, their type and what ones are down . Many people daily putting reports in of new cameras going up so they can be taken down. Reading the comments on fb reminds me of the old Poll tax protests. We live in a very interesting point in time -
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A post came up on my FB feed tonight... Asking for gardeners and pruners in certain roads in Hillingdon and Harrow. I thought...wow that's a lot of gardners wanted. Then I read the post. The group had residents pinpointing any ULEZ cameras installed, then a "gardener" who covered that patch "pruned" the wires so they were not working.It had many members joining in and have sworn that whatever the outcome of the review that starts tomorrow, they will continue. . -
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The Supreme Court have ruled that a website designer can refuse to make a design for a same sex couple, stating she cannot be made due to religious beliefs. What do you think? Do you agree with worrys that this will lead to companies refusing to serve same sex couples ? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66070534 -
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I just had a chat with a GP who said she suffered from Summer SAD and I have to say it was the first time I had met someone who did. She explained when she was warm she got agitated, miserable, fidgety and anxious and that her mood dropped drastically. She said longer daylight hours really messed up her body etc. I never realised how much it could unsettle someone ! -
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As Trump now has 37 charges against him,including mishandling classified documents,surely he can't still run for President? Apparently he can . There are no laws stopping even a convicted or imprisoned felon from becoming President. Indeed, he wouldn't be the first to run a campaign from behind bars. Would he have the audacity to do so? Think we all know the answer to that! 2024 elections look very interesting -
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I'm on call monitoring the work.phone for safeguarding this weekend and decided to go to a local garden centre for a mooch around.Im sitting outside drinking coffee and people watching. Humans amaze me and I'm always wondering who other people are or what their lives are like. Do you people watch?? -
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I received an email today from a place I shop online. It said they understand that it can be upsetting getting email suggestions for mothers or fathers days for some people and if I wanted to opt out of the upcoming fathers days suggestions to let them know. I thought this was a really nice thing for them to do as I remember last year being upset after losing dad and getting some -
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Well that's over... Labour have lost overall control over Slough for the first time in years. I'd put the Conservative win completely down to Labour's mismanagement of funds as around the country is showing a different story. Interestingly, conservatives lost windsor and maidenhead control.. this went to the Lib Dems! Sloughs final results Conservative Party - 21 seats (+16) Labour Party - 18 seats (-17) Liberal Democrats - 3 seats (+3) People voted for local issues. I feel if it was a general election things would look a lot different! Has your area had elections? How'd it go -
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