Rachel Playforth

Publishing a fictional scenario or vignette as a learning point is ok; not distinguishing these from actual case reports is not. Especially in paediatrics and neonatology where there are fewer RCTs for obvious ethical reasons, and case reports are vital to inform evidence based practice.

One of my best memories on a walk was seeing a big dog pick up a stick in its mouth when a small dog was still attached to the other end.

Believed in me when I didn't believe in myself, gave me autonomy, bought me chocolate.

Is he?! I skipped the week where he was introduced as the stress of them all going on holiday was unbearable, but maybe I need to go back and listen if that and last week is all we're getting!

Today is St David’s Day: patron saint of Wales, of course, but also of vegetarians and poets. He was reputed to have helped introduce bees to Ireland. He is famously quoted as saying “Gwnewch y pethau bychain”, meaning “Do the little things”. Small changes and good choices matter, especially now.

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Today we're streaming cryptic crosswords by Cheeseman and Cigogne, join us at 12 to escape the world for a bit and enjoy some puzzle chat #CrypticSunday
twitch.tv/crypticsunday

In the story of Humpty Dumpty it is never said that he is an egg. However, it is never said that he is NOT an egg. This means that any character in ANY story could be an egg unless explicitly stated otherwise. Keep that in mind when you read a Jack Reacher novel

Mum should be coming home today, not fully better but at the stage of recovery that can continue on her own sofa thank goodness.

Yes, even better. Many of us in libraries do recommend it.

I read about a lot of Good Dogs as research for this episode of #OffGridPod... Here's one that didn't make it in en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endal

Google Has a Secret Reference Desk. Here's How to Use It. 40 Google features to find exactly what you need, the alternative search engines that do things Google won't, and the reference desk framework underneath all of it.

GenAI may be on the specials board, but that doesn't mean you can't order from the full menu. Also Google has secret dishes the chef will make for you if you ask. cardcatalogforlife.substack.com/p/google-has...

A still from an Inspector Morse episode. Morse and Lewis are in what look like a library in a posh house. Lewis is saying "He does crosswords, madam. Knows all sorts of words nobody ever uses"

Sorry to hear that, what a shit time for so many. Come back into med libraries?

It was one of those days when you can see the ghosts of all the other lovely days. You drink a bit and watch the ghosts.

Let the bed do its work ❤️🧠🛌

Unch Crossword Magazine Unch, the clued-up crossword magazine

Human-made cryptic crosswords.
Printed on paper and posted to you by a human.
£5 an issue.
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Mum's in hospital with a bastard of a chest infection, she's not on Bsky any more but some of you know her from other places, and/or real life - do please wing some good thoughts her way!

Congrats on a fab G debut! 8d is a lovely spot, and 25a was my other favourite.

🎉🎉🎉

Artificial Zinc Buttons – Ep. 70 - Off-Grid In which we pronounce upon Artificial Zinc Buttons, go mining in Missouri, ponder Eddie's attractiveness, and seek new speakers.

#OffGridPod no.70 in which we jack into some highly speculative etymology, see how Olympians in the water can link the stars, get our international tongues in a twist and face a dog of a quiz offgrid.tlmb.net/2026/02/22/a...

Artificial Zinc Buttons – Ep. 70 - Off-Grid In which we pronounce upon Artificial Zinc Buttons, go mining in Missouri, ponder Eddie's attractiveness, and seek new speakers.

I may have helped with, or hindered, the General's research for the latest episode of #OffGridPod...
offgrid.tlmb.net/2026/02/22/a...

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Out with friends this morning but should be back in time to stream cryptic crosswords by Kempley @rkempley.bsky.social and Meles, please do join us at 12(ish) for a gentle-paced solve and chat!
#CrypticSunday
twitch.tv/crypticsunday

I had these editions as a teenager and re-read them until they fell apart. It's a nice joint project for me and @wyrd.systems to re-acquire them, though we need to make some room... 🙂

Quite a tall tower of 18 Terry Pratchett paperbacks, the Josh Kirby Corgi editions.

Uh-oh, somebody won an eBay auction...

Are you a Star Setter on MyCrossword? We need you.

Our featured crossword pipeline has run a bit dry, and we want to showcase more of the brilliant work our setters are producing.

Please submit your puzzles for consideration.

Accidentally typed 'Wet Sussex' into an address field today. Can't imagine why.

Beautiful portraits helping challenge stigma and celebrate visible differences - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Patients with a cleft lip or palate are now receiving a professional keepsake portrait as part of their appointment.

Just learned about this wonderful photography project where I work (and where T and I both had our cleft clinic appointments over the years). A lovely idea from Stacey ❤️
www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/news/beautif...

Bit of a stretch!

A mother sits with two children gathered around a collection of children’s books while some other children browse the shelves behind them

Everyday Ladybird things.

The town library (1960)
Artist: Harry Wingfield

The middle bit of the day is basically an aberration, bed is the norm.