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A small white house stands on a grassy island surrounded by shallow waters under a cloudy, gray sky.

I Tip Toe, But Should I?

Russell T Davies's new drama asks a question I've been asking myself

A 3D representation of the Earth floats inside Royal Albert Dock at dusk.

Eurodivision

Missing that 2023 Eurovision togetherness vibe

Coastal landscape with a white house on a cliff overlooking the sea, waves crashing against the rocks under a cloudy sky.

Wrong Camera, Good Photos

On anxiety, optimisation and knowing when to stop.

A colorful ferry boat sails on the River Mersey, with the Liverpool skyline in the background.

Safe Mode

Twenty years of learning when to log off

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A blurry naked person wades out into the sea.

Doing the North East Skinny Dip

I got naked in front of nearly 1294 people and ran into the North Sea. How was it?

A green and pink aurora over a marine lake near a lighthouse.

Yearly Review 2024

A look back at my "Year of being OK". Was it OK?

A circular led light installation floats in a dock creating the illusion of a portal.

5 years of Hello Computer

Happy birthday to this newsletter that has documented me coming out as non-binary, getting an ADHD diagnosis and wearing a thong to the beach.

Being non-binary - followup FAQ

Being non-binary - followup FAQ

hello friend This week’s photos are portraits from Liverpool Pride 2018. I miss doing these. You can get prints of the photos in these newsletters on my print store or you can tip me on Ko-Fi so I can buy film for my camera. Identity follow up Last

he/they is non-binary now

he/they is non-binary now

This week’s photos are a little narcissistic. They’re all me! It is the evolution of myself over 12 years. You can get prints of the photos in last weeks newsletter on my print store or you can tip me on Ko-Fi so I can buy film for

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A neuroqueer photographer tries to figure life out.

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For Pete's sake

For Pete's sake

On seeing yourself in Amelie, before and after diagnosis

A person stands on a sandy beach under a dramatic sky, wearing a black jacket. They sport a vibrant purple skirt and colorful tights, complemented by bold green shoes.

Skirt or camera?

Do I have enough mental energy to wear a skirt and take photos, or should I prioritise the camera over the skirt?

Rainbow aurora overhead

Space! Let's go

Why we need to go to space.

Swimmers meeting at sunrise in a car park by the river.

Winter

A photo-essay about winter

Autumnal trees line a footpath through a park, glowing golden orange in the morning sun.

Will I ever be ready to live?

I am so concerned with how to get things done that I do not get anything done.

Aerial view of a tall, historic church tower rising above a cityscape.

3 months with the Visible wrist strap

The Apple Watch isn't a chronic illness tracker. Would the Visible wearable compliment it?

A comet with a whispy white tail flies through the nights sky.

A Klingon in a skirt

Star Trek put a Klingon in a skirt and people lost it. Very on brand.

A canal scene in Gent, featuring brick buildings lining the waterway.

Can my walking stick be my hidden disabilities stick?

Does my walking stick help more with being autistic than it does with chronic fatigue?

A bicycle parked on a bridge in Ghent, Belgium, with colorful buildings and a canal in the background.

Getting my first walking stick

A few thoughts on 3 months with a walking stick and fighting internalised abelism.

Green and purple aurora over New Brighton lighthouse as the tide rolls in.

2 years of taking ADHD medication

Have ADHD meds been good for me? Did they cause CFS?

A man sunbathing on a concrete pier near the sea.

Great Scott! I've Been Erased!

Someone used AI to remove me from our big NY Dip photo

An aerial view of New Brighton Marine Lake in Liverpool Bay at dawn, with the moon visible in the sky.

2026 Yearly Theme

What is my theme for 2026? What word is giving me focus this year?

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