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One particularly telling - and troubling - comment came from Vinay Prasad, a high-level FDA official handpicked by Kennedy. (He recently left his position only to return weeks later.) After being asked whether Americans should forgive public health figures for their missteps, Prasad responded: "I don't believe in forgiveness because in my opinion these pieces of shit are still lying." This raw, venomous language from a senior public official doesn't just reflect deep frustration - it helps fuel a culture of dehumanization that may instigate real-world violence.

less than 24 hours after CDC was shot up due to covid vaccine disinformation and lies about public health workers, RFK Jr. rehired this man. www.statnews.com/2025/08/09/c...

Walthamstow dog track neon sign (track no longer there, but frontage is listed) the A of Walthamstow is not lit. Very deco feel.

Good morning! How are you feeling? I am achey and bruised from far too much time under the floor. Most of the membrane in place now. Don’t ever wanna go under there again, but a bit more to do. Bleh. Out for lunch today - looking forward to it. #StayBright

Well to be fair, the insulation but went in months ago, but then surgery and life got in the way of putting in the whatsit membrane. Now desperate for it all to be done so I can have living room back!

😄 I do my best!

Vapour permeable membrane stuck under the wood fibre insulation under a wooden suspended floor. Picture taken in the crawl space beneath, full of dirt and detritus.

Good morning! How are you feeling? Survived the underfloor (just about) and made some decent progress yesterday which is a weight off my mind. More still to be done but it’s such a nice day I don’t feel compelled to go under the floor again. Anyway, progress! #StayBright

I was not sure I could do it, but that’s never stopped me before!I’d say I was reasonably successful, did about three quarters of the space. :)

Kate halfway through floorboards and into cavity beneath. Waving, wearing a full white dust suit, mask, goggles and gloves.

Good morning! How are you feeling? Sad to hear that Jim Lovell has died. What a life. Only person to have been to the Moon twice, yet never walked on it. Not looking forward to today under the floor installing insulation. Wish me luck - I need all of it. #StayBright

Big fluffy tortoise-shell cat sitting on a wall surrounded by leaves. It’s staring into the bush as though it’s heard something like a bird and is staring intently.

Good morning! How are you feeling? Really enjoyed White Chip at Southwark Playhouse last night - sharp, slick storytelling, with humour and heart. A very honest story of alcoholism, brilliantly played by a small cast. Recommended. #StayBright

Yeah - I did a double take. Then a little shudder.

You want me to pop back and get it for you? Start crafting now and you’ll be ready for the Christmas markets..!

Book whose cover shows a cat smelling a small cat finger puppet. The book is titled “Crafting with cat hair - cute handicrafts tk make with your cat”. Bleh.

Good morning! How are you feeling? Had some yummy mango for breakfast - just the right level of sweet and juicy. Yum. Off to the theatre this evening and looking forward to that. very confused by this book I found in a charity shop… #StayBright

Swabs guarding their two signets by a lake

Good morn-afternoon! Oops - missed morning today, brain is floating somewhere in the ether. Going to try a short run, in a bit, maybe. Trying to work out what order to do useful things in. #StayBright

Sadly it was three for me. Was out by a single letter!

Yoghurt and chopped nectarine in a patterned Tunisian bowl.

Good morning! How are you feeling? Some fund new moves at dance class last night. Today is (yearly) MRI day, so I’ll be face down listen to noisy machine rhythms for a bit. The rhythm always starts like the beginning of Sugababes ‘Push the Button’. lol. #StayBright

Close up of pink gladioli flower

Good morning! How are you feeling? Bit grey out today. Got some loose ends to tie up and then back to attempting to make progress on living room. Bleh. Dancing tonight though. :) #StayBright

Beautiful tortoiseshell and white small cat with intense stare, standing on a wall outside a house

Good morning! How are you feeling? Didn’t do too well with the cryptic crossword today, but know I have to keep practising! More raspberries for breakfast - and the accompanying joy of picking them fresh. Very satisfying. #StayBright

Bumble bee covered in pollen drinking nectar from a big yellow daisy-like flower

Good morning! How are you feeling? My feet are telling me I danced a lot at Swing Den last night! Looking forward to eating my latest raspberry harvest as a treat today. What’s your weekend got in store? #StayBright

Small common frog sitting on concrete

Good morning! How are you feeling? I am trying not to be distracted by the internet and knuckle down for some writing, but first - a walk. Lots of walking yesterday tk pull my daily average steps over 10,000 for July! Squeaked in! #StayBright

Alert looking ginger young cat with bright eyes

Good morning! How are you feeling? It looks a bit grey outside, but I’m sure the garden is delighted to have had some rain overnight. I’ve spent a very long time researching breathable paint, not that I’m close to painting walls yet sadly. #StayBright

Bowl of freshly picked raspberries

Good morning! How are you feeling? Enjoyed my coffee walk yesterday so tried it again this morning, only for the sole of my sandal to come 75% off and flap flap flap all the way home! 😳 More writing and chores today, with A good crop of raspberries #StayBright

BREAKING: Department of Defense Makes Eleventh Hour Decision to Maintain Critical Hurricane Satellites After critical feedback, Navy officials step in to keep data flowing from three U.S. Defense-operated weather satellites scheduled to go dark this week

According to a Navy spokesperson I spoke with, the 11th hour decision to keep data flowing from the three weather satellites was due to critical feedback it received. A testament that our voices and concerns do very much matter. My full afternoon update ⬇️

Small fern like plants growing in the mortar of a brick wall. Nature always finds a way.

Good morning! How are you feeling? I’ve decided to take my coffee and walk around the block to get some steps in. Meetings, interviewing and writing today. Would prefer to be cheering the Lionesses on their victory bus! #StayBright

Baby coot with beak outstretched reaching for the tasty morsel its parent is bringing it. Some algae on the water and ripples.

Good morning! How are you feeling? Any sore heads after the football excitement yesterday? Crikey, that got stressful! Nice walk in the forest yesterday. Enjoyed the needy squawks from this baby coot wanting its parents to feed it! #StayBright

You did it the hard way ladies, but you DID IT! Football’s coming home, AGAIN. Now then lads, I hope you’re paying attention to how it should be done! #euro2025 #Legends 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿⚽️🦁

Come on Kelly and Agyemang! I’m counting on you. And Hampton too, obvs. #euro2025

Oh my life. I can’t take the stress! #euro2025 🦁🦁🦁

Come on you Lionesses! #Euro2025

Actress playing Cleopatra holding out her arms with large golden cloak flowing. Her two ladies in waiting are at the bottom of the steps and she’s at the top. Outdoor theatre in the twilight.

Good morning! How are you feeling? Lovely evening of outdoor Shakespeare and a picnic last night. Hadn’t seen Antony and Cleopatra before. Slightly surreal when a local pub started blasting out Wham near the end. Odd mix! Their timing with Gold was accidentally impeccable though. #StayBright

Ripe blackberry and leaves on the plant

Good morning! How are you feeling? I’m looking forward to this year’s outdoor Shakespeare play this evening. Always a magical evening of picnic, costume and iambic pentameter. Hoping it does rain… #StayBright

Bumble bee on a pinky-purple clover flower looking for nectar.

Good morning! How are you feeling? I’m moving from writing about space to unsung heroes of World War Two this morning. Keeps me on my toes! Did a start-stop-start bit of running yesterday. At least I got out. #StayBright