Joanna Swan Actor / Voice Actor

Understanding what you can control Masculine positivity is about being available, being ready.

It's good to see blogs like this that do something positive to counter toxic masculinity.

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Photograph of an open book laid face down on a desk. Title of book is "Nib & Ink - the new art of modern calligraphy by Chiara Perano". On the book lies a case containing nibs, and a dipping pen with a nib attached.

Photograph of the book in the first image now held open to show two pages. On one page, in black is printed examples of upper and lower case letter Aa that have been written with a calligraphy pen. On the other is a set of guidelines on which someone has been practicing writing the letter Aa in red ink.

Photograph of the book in the first image now held open to show two pages. On one page, in black is printed examples of upper and lower case letter Bb that have been written with a calligraphy pen. On the other is a set of guidelines on which someone has been practicing writing the letter Bb in red ink.

Now that I am feeling better, and someone else's post on social media reminded me this was something I had the accoutrements for, I have given my dipping pen and ink another go.
At this rate I'll have the whole alphabet by mid March, LOL!
#hobbies
#calligraphy
#penmanship

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Things that happen in Fallout 76

We want the media and politicians to recognise that there is a large number of women who are supportive of the trans+ community. We call on them to report truthfully about the sources of violence against women and to address the systems that perpetuate harm. notinourname.org.uk/petition/not...

I spent 6 months doing 3 theatre shows back-to-back, then took a break because my neck and shoulder were f****d. Anyway here are some pics of me in said plays.

Been a while. Sorry about that. Didn't have the energy.

A rectangle of unbleached canvas stitched with the image of a blue genie. The genie wears an orange turban decorated with a pink feather, yellow wrist bands and a yellow band around his waist. Below the waist he has a "tail" of winding blue "smoke". He has black eyebrows and a black goatee beard, and is smiling and winking. His hands are formed into "guns" that are shooting out hearts on yellow zap lines. The image is bordered with gold split stitch to look like a chain, and hemmed with black.

Blue genie project complete! This was based on a sticker from a Telegram sticker pack!
#embroidery
#hobbies
#needlecraft

I apologise for the times I haven't had the energy to add ALT text to describe the images I post. If it was possible to go back and edit the text in I would totally do it at times when I have the spoons.
#diversity
#accomodations
#inclusivity
#spoonie
#AutisticGuilt

A hand embroidered patch (of the type that is sewn onto clothing) showing two skulls stacked on top of each other. The bottom skull is human, the second appears to be that of a small pony with a rainbow horn like a unicorn. A long mane flows from the top skull in locks of many different colours that graduate from one shade to another. The locks flow around both skulls and some curl into each other. There is a black background, and the whole thing is surrounded by a border of various shades of purple that blend into one another. The patch sits on top of a piece of black fabric for presentation.

Birthday present for unicorns, rainbows, skulls-loving friend complete! All hand stitched by me.

The play wot I wrote has a write up in All Things Norfolk!
See it in Norwich at the end of June.
allthingsnorfolk.com/events/crude...
#Norfolk
#NewTheatre
#NewWriting
#FirstFleet

They've launched a fundraiser. Not that I expect you to donate! But I'm trying to get the word out so that those who can, might.

My dad's project in the news!
#RescueBoats #restoration #WWII #History

www.northnorfolknews.co.uk/news/2519456...

Today I made...
#hobbies
#crafts
#ModelBuilding

Aww thank you! 😊

It is finished! Patch I designed and embroidered for my hobbyist friend.
#embroidery
#needlecraft
#hobbies

When you're listening to an Australian True Crime podcast but you don't know anything about the crime because every time the narrate mentions the utility vehicle you have the irrepressible echolalic urge to shout "Yoot!" and pretend you're Doug from 1990s Neighbours.

I got wooted at by youths in Felixstowe, but at my age I assume they're being sarcastic. Then again I would also assume that when I was 18.

I've gathered what I need for my next embroidered badge.
#embroidery
#hobbies

Reviewing the 40-year-old Fraggle Rock episode, "The Great Radish Caper," which is sort of like The Great Muppet Caper but with radishes. Except, not at all.

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A third badge completed and now I can go to bed!

A second badge completed!

Thank you! I've been surprised that I can do it neatly at all!

A hand embroidered patch in the shape of a stylised bird, made using a combination of satin stitch and long-and-short stitch.

My first ever hand embroidered patch is finished. The border was very difficult for some reason; I broke a needle!

Li'l birb got all its fevvers now.
#embroidery
#needlecraft
#hobbies

Beautiful swan on Oulton Broad.

Lovely afternoon to be out in Norwich City. Roast at the Reindeer, dessert at Dicks, walk home via Wensum and a cuddle within neighbour's ferret who was out for his walk with mummy!

Image shows a woman, seen from behind, half-sitting, half-lying on a sand dune surrounded by beach grass and looking out at a sandy beach, very blue sea and sky. She wears a white blouse, a black corset with fawn ribbons criss crossed at the back and a long, full, red skirt. Over her hips is a black scarf with green embroidery and tassels. Long, wild red hair tumbles down her back. There is a red ribbon in the back of her hair. The sea's waves are small and gentle. The sun light casts shadows.

It was a lovely day to go to Waxham dunes and take publicity shots for the play wot I wrote.