Simon dē Gulielmō 🐧

@simonwilliamson@mastodon.world
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Somewhat introverted Australian Online English Teacher. Was once a library assistant. Currently (temporarily) on the Central Coast of NSW Australia. I have lived in Asia and Europe for quite a number of years. Originally from Sydney.

Header Image: Photo of Veliko Tarnovo in Bulgaria. The curved side of a steep ridge covered in old and modern houses.

PronounsHe/him 🌈
Speaks🇬🇧 #english; 🇩🇪 #german; to a lesser degree other languages.
LikesEating 🍣 sushi, 🍩 cinnamon doughnuts and drinking ☕ choco cappuccinos.
Interests#languages; #travel; #history; #art; #landscapes; #architecture; #books.
Simon dē Gulielmō 🐧48m ago
A morning looking for storage facilities for books and little bits and pieces. Found one a little away from the main highway (and public transport), but reasonably priced.
Simon dē Gulielmō 🐧16h ago
Dr Alice Violett18h ago
A lot going on here.
Simon dē Gulielmō 🐧17h ago
Ben17h ago

I'm afraid if you write an article saying *France's ex-PM*

I will never not read it as *France sex-PM*

Simon dē Gulielmō 🐧20h ago
Firstdog Onthemoon20h ago
World war 3 how exciting! Wait... I'm being told it's not exciting at all. So whose fault is it then? https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/picture/2025/jun/23/world-war-3-whose-idea-was-that
World War 3!? Whose idea was that?

The world is up in arms and maybe even ending! What is going on. I’m frightened!

The Guardian
Simon dē Gulielmō 🐧22h ago
Undiscovered Scotland22h ago

The magnificent effigy of Robert the Bruce in the wonderfully eccentric St Conan's Kirk, beside Loch Awe in Argyll. A fitting tribute on the 711th anniversary of the start of the Battle of Bannockburn, his greatest victory. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/lochawe/stconans/index.html

#Scotland #Argyll

Simon dē Gulielmō 🐧22h ago
Deborah Makarios22h ago
An iris in winter.
#BloomScrolling
Simon dē Gulielmō 🐧1d ago
WearyBonnie1d ago

Radiation at Montebello Islands still 4,500 times higher than WA coast after nuclear blasts

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-22/radiation-montebello-islands-western-australia-nuclear-blasts/105420894

> Three atomic bombs were detonated on the Montebello Islands in the 1950s. Scientists say they've now precisely measured how much radiation remains, with some locals re-evaluating fond memories.

Radiation at Montebello Islands still 4,500 times higher than WA coast after nuclear blasts

Three atomic bombs were detonated on the Montebello Islands in the 1950s. Scientists say they've now precisely measured how much radiation remains, with some locals re-evaluating fond memories.

ABC News
Simon dē Gulielmō 🐧1d ago

Our government's mindset appears to be like a smaller ship tying itself to the Titanic when they can see it is sinking - not to save the passengers, but because they think it's their best chance of staying afloat.

#auspol

Simon dē Gulielmō 🐧1d ago
Show threadDavid Mitchell 1d ago

@alisonphipps

“They have plundered the world, stripping naked the land in their hunger… They ravage, they slaughter, they seize by false pretenses, and all of this they hail as the construction of empire. And when in their wake nothing remains but a desert, they call that peace.”

- Tacitus, nearly 2000 years ago

Simon dē Gulielmō 🐧1d ago
aeva2d ago
I hold great skepticism toward the great man theory of history, but I'm starting to think the idiot man child theory might hold water
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Bluesky Fanatic5d ago
Sent to me by a Canadian friend. Many in our country are in crisis with nowhere to turn. Let's keep sharing this in the hopes this number rescues them. Thank you Canada! Thank you Canada! Thank you Canada! Thank you Canada! Thank you Canada! Thank you Canada! Thank you Canada! Thank you Canada!
Show threadTomWilsonYEG5d ago

@blueskyfanatic.bsky.social

In a world of hurt
Look to the helpers

Makes proud to be Canadian.

Show threadbjb  5d ago

@blueskyfanatic.bsky.social

This looks pretty sus ... the image must be ai generated because there are 4 buttons instead of twelve on the pushbutton phone.
I do not know about this service (not unusual, not my area), is this number valid?  Does it point to a real service?
It might be valid, but, be careful.

Show thread_user_5d ago

@blueskyfanatic.bsky.social

This is misleading

https://translifeline.org/clarifying-misinformation-about-our-hotline-number/

Second bullet point is out of date, but the rest still applies

Clarification: Misinformation About Our Hotline Number - Trans Lifeline

April 28, 2025 We are aware of viral social media posts falsely claiming that Trans Lifeline’s Canadian hotline number (877-330-6366) is a new national

Show threadKaren D 🇨🇦5d ago
@blueskyfanatic.bsky.social
This is excellent. And of course we should be offering it. And that 'safe third country' concept is now bullshit. Let them in! Mr Carney. 🇨🇦 #USpolitics #lgbtq #immigration #Canada
Show threadSolitha5d ago

@blueskyfanatic.bsky.social Please consider removing this.

It's wrong, and is causing harm by putting a load on that service it cannot sustain.

Sharing this meme may literally harm trans people seeking help.

https://translifeline.org/clarifying-misinformation-about-our-hotline-number/

Clarification: Misinformation About Our Hotline Number - Trans Lifeline

April 28, 2025 We are aware of viral social media posts falsely claiming that Trans Lifeline’s Canadian hotline number (877-330-6366) is a new national

Show threadLog 🪵5d ago
@blueskyfanatic.bsky.social This is no longer misinformation. It is absolutely trivial to fact check it and find https://translifeline.org/clarifying-misinformation-about-our-hotline-number/ . So I deem this now to be malicious disinformation. The number listed is intended for trans support in Canada, not all nonmodal persons, and not US persons. Trans. In Canada. The general purpose crisis support number in the US is 988. 9-8-8. There is also 988 support in Canada.
Clarification: Misinformation About Our Hotline Number - Trans Lifeline

April 28, 2025 We are aware of viral social media posts falsely claiming that Trans Lifeline’s Canadian hotline number (877-330-6366) is a new national

Show threadJustin Derrick4d ago

@weltraumpirat Unfortunately, this is misinformation...

https://translifeline.org/clarifying-misinformation-about-our-hotline-number/

Clarification: Misinformation About Our Hotline Number - Trans Lifeline

April 28, 2025 We are aware of viral social media posts falsely claiming that Trans Lifeline’s Canadian hotline number (877-330-6366) is a new national

Show threadTobias Goeschel4d ago
@JustinDerrick yikes, thanks for the heads up
Show threadLena3d ago
@blueskyfanatic.bsky.social @meyltje dit is desinformatie, zie de replies