Latest painting..

Oil and acrylic on canvas

I think one of the oddest experiences a long-time fan of Star Trek can have is waiting decades to finally watch Seinfeld for the first time and seeing like half of the supporting characters from TNG, DS9 and Voyager show up in comedic roles.

#StarTrek

We are fast approaching the anniversary of my brother and nephew's deaths.

So I am going to take this moment to ask you all if you have planned your escape route from your house in case of fire. Do the kids know the plan?

Is the battery working in your smoke alarm? Is there even a battery in your smoke alarm, or did the beeping annoy you?

What will you do if your stairs are alight?
If the grandkids are staying over, do they know the plan? Which adult is getting which child?

Where do you keep your house keys at night? Could you find them if there was smoke and fire?

Do you shut the kitchen door when you go to bed? That was what the fire brigade said would have made most difference for my family.

Do you turn electrical appliances off at the wall, especially the ones you bought from somewhere online?

Have you walked through your escape plan? You need muscle memory to kick in when the panic of an emergency situation hits.

Please, if you could think about these things and make changes if you need to it would mean that something good has come from our tragedy. I never want anyone else to have to go through this.

#Fire #FireSafety #Emergency

RE: https://social.v.st/@quixoticgeek/116318158240045573

Thread discussing how benches are essential inclusive architecture. Many people can drive, cycle or walk but can't stand for longer periods.

It takes a lot more leg strength and complex muscle working arrangements to stand than to walk.

I have limited walking AND standing stamina. My nearest shops are in my max good-day walking distance but no benches mean I can't rest part or half way so it's a painful trip when it needn't be.

Stations never have enough seating and it's often hostile.