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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 figure stands in shallow water, with its back facing the viewer. The silhouette is illuminated in a bright yellow color, outlined with pink, creating a glowing effect.

Dipping in my birthday suit

Birthday weekend plans: running into the sea in my birthday suit for charity (and conquering some fears along the way)

A dramatic black and white image of a large ocean wave, capturing its crest and the texture of the water.

Meta Display Glasses for the Deaf

Meta’s new Ray-Ban glasses promise real-world subtitles, but I’ll believe it when deaf users say it works.

Abstract image of water surface with reflections in shades of blue, orange, and gray, with ripples and textures.

Bodies of Water: Art, Environment, and Neurodivergence

Water always finds its own level. So do we. My reflections on the Bodies of Water symposium, art, and being neuroqueer.

A large tall ship sails past the Liverpool waterfront on a sunny day.

iPhone Live Captions Reviewed: Does It Work in Noisy Places?

I took the iPhone's Live Caption feature for a test in a cafe. It was interesting.

An aerial shot of New Brighton beach at low tide, with a Y-shaped breakwater structure and a few people visible on the sand.

Using ChatGPT as an autistic ADHD (AuDHD) person

ChatGPT has become my personal assistant. A few ways I'm using it.

A vibrant street scene at Wirral Pride 2025 in New Brighton, with a large crowd of people, a rainbow flag, and confetti in the air.

Wirral Pride

The importance of seeing queer joy in your home town.