Mastodawn

Evening, Toots.
Yes, I did fall off the face of the planet again, sorry about that. Been having a bit of a struggle with an old problem rearing its head again.
Not helped by this time of year, always a bit blah-ish, and there have been some added stresses during the year ... so yeah.
I'm still alive. Will try to be back soon. Thank you for being worried.
Hope you've all been playing nicely with the other children while I've been gone?

Wonderdog 🏳️‍🌈Dec 4

Matthew Berryman Dec 4

My piece on time limits for recovery after stroke, or lack thereof, is now published in the British Medical Journal here: https://www.bmj.com/content/391/bmj.r2349

I feel like I've poured a little bit of my soul into it, in retelling part of my stroke journey, please treat it gently.

Wonderdog 🏳️‍🌈Dec 4

Cycling Stu Dec 4

A reminder that if you have not written to your local member to scream at them about the proposed NDIS changes, you should do so.

Anyone who deals with computer systems constantly (and the problems with trying to make one size fit all) will understand why this proposal is a horrible idea.

#NDIS

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/dec/03/ndis-plans-computer-generated

NDIS plans will be computer-generated, with human involvement dramatically cut under sweeping overhaul

Exclusive: Staff were told of major changes to the way NDIS funding and support plans will be made during a recent internal briefing

The Guardian

Wonderdog 🏳️‍🌈Dec 4

Scrivolical Dec 3

Have you used a rotary dial telephone?

Please boost if you'd like to see this poll question get additional reach.

#Poll #Telephone #Rotary #Retro

No, what is that?

0.4%

No, but I know what it is.

9.4%

Yes, and I’m under age 60

79.4%

Yes, and I’m 60 or older

10.8%

Poll ended at Dec 7 at 3:04am.

Wonderdog 🏳️‍🌈Dec 3

Emeritus Prof Christopher May Dec 3

Today (December 3rd) is International Day of People with Disabilities - and so I thought I would share this graphic which emphasises that not all disabilities are visible.

This year's theme is 'fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress'; which on a purely practical level make sense as so much promise & potential is lost when people with disabilities are excluded or suffer prejudice in the workplace & more widely!

#disability #politics

h/t Kate Hapin/LinkedIn

Wonderdog 🏳️‍🌈Dec 3

Dread Pirate (Tom) Roberts Dec 3

Ok… best Australian city out of the following?

#Adelaide #Canberra

Adelaide

43.8%

Canberra

56.2%

Poll ended at Dec 6 at 9:05am.

Wonderdog 🏳️‍🌈Dec 2

BeeCycling Dec 2

Day 2, we're rolling. Has the goat burned?

No. The Gävle goat is enjoying what looks like a nice morning in Gävle.

#GävleGoat #Gävlebocken #Goatwatch2025

Live stream
https://www.youtube.com/live/IhU2MIUaFlg
Official website
https://www.visitgavle.se/en/gavle-goat

Wonderdog 🏳️‍🌈Dec 2

DarkSheep Arts Dec 1

RE: https://mastodon.world/@jeffowski/115646699583773113

Reverse Whamageddon has escaped containment! Reverse Whamageddon has escaped containment!

Wonderdog 🏳️‍🌈Dec 1

Preston von Gabbleduck Dec 1

A genie appears: "You get one wish! But before you make your wish, know that there are three things you cannot wish for. (1) You cannot wish for more wishes, (2) You cannot wish for immortality, and (3)You cannot wish for someone to die. What is your wish?"

Me: "I wish for email search to work 100% reliably 100% of the time."

Genie: "There are four things you cannot wish for..."

Wonderdog 🏳️‍🌈Dec 1

Brian Bilston Dec 1

This poem is dedicated to anyone making a start on their advent calendar today.

Be Kind	Life is short. Live it to the fullest.
Dogs	Friendly to contained cats, puurrrrr
Lives	Jagera, Giabal, and Jarowair Country. Always Was, Always Will Be.
Living with Invisible Disabilities	Bipolar, ME/CFS, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Fibromyalgia, Autistic, AuDHD, CPTSD ...