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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 serene coastal scene at dusk, featuring a vast expanse of water reflecting the soft hues of the sky. The water transitions from dark blue to a gentle pink, mirroring the clouds above.

I am deaf

After 18 months with hearing aids I just learnt I am deaf. Huh.

A scene depicting people swimming in a body of water. Birds are flying overhead against a twilight sky.

What 5 years of cold water swimming has done for me

After 5 years of cold water dipping, has it saved me? Cured my anxiety? Made me buy shares in Dryrobe?

A rose gold sky over a body of water as birds fly overhead.

Has 5 years of cold water dipping liberated me from my fears?

After five years of cold water dips am I a fearless functional human being or am I still failing at life?

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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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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