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@briar

Activist for peace & environment, for protecting what really matters, for future generations. Living on unceded Wiradyuri land. Writing like the wind.

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My concern is without AUKUS Australian government does not have a solid set of principles or united code of conduct in international situations. It has no united leadership, really.

06.03.2026 04:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Wow. 😯

06.03.2026 04:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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a sign that says no pets allowed with a boy wearing headphones ALT: a sign that says no pets allowed with a boy wearing headphones

I’m exhausted. Woken up at 5 am by one dog, then at 7 am by same dog, harassed by two dogs. Sprained my bum running with dogs. Had to take them out & endure them at the park with my sore bum. Got stung by a wasp as I fed them. I feel like I want to run away, just for a few days.
No dogs allowed.

05.03.2026 07:32 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The dreaded 2 minute introduction. You have just sat down in the class to begin a new exciting chapter of your life.

open.substack.com/pub/briarneh...

04.03.2026 22:23 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Trying to have coffee in bed without being harassed by dogs.
Completely impossible.

04.03.2026 20:54 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Finally back in Blue Sky. It wouldn’t let me in for ages so I gave it a rest. Seems that’s all it needed.

04.03.2026 20:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

You don’t have a toddler or a dog ( that behaves like a toddler).
You’re kind of lucky.

02.03.2026 20:46 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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28.02.2026 06:41 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Reboot (@briarpatricia) I’ve woken up with a need to exercise and sometimes I’m so torn between doing this and writing, first thing. That’s where my ADHD support comes in, Eat first, take medication, then do the thing. And j...

I’ve written on my Substack, now I’m taking myself for a little walk, sans dogs(!).
I have lots of little things to do. I would like to just abandon them all for some sewing - which has been a long time coming. Alas, creativity must give way to practical things.

substack.com/@briarpatric...

24.02.2026 21:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve been handling the heat Ok, but today, I’m not going as well.
Tonight, it’s really giving my the sh*ts.

24.02.2026 12:18 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

How beautiful.

24.02.2026 12:16 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This is a great image. It’s me, today.

24.02.2026 10:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It’s US!

23.02.2026 21:42 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We need a CLEAR message families re returning to Australia having been involved with terrorist/mercenary groups OS.
NO-ONE wants them next door, but there are LAWS regarding citizenship & passports. There are human rights to consider.

21.02.2026 22:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

😁

21.02.2026 22:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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When a young woman is raped by two friends, her small town turns against her A local footy star and his mate are convicted of raping their friend. In the tiny town of Balmoral, where the footy club reigns, the town makes it clear whose story they believe.

Very unpleasant reading, and unfortunately way too triggering. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...

21.02.2026 21:53 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I got in a lovely swim at the end of a productive day in spite of awful humidity and heat.
Took magnesium like a good girl, slept well.
Woke up to lovely rain, tired but happy muscles.
Wish this was my everyday life.

21.02.2026 21:35 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It’s been stinky and humid here as well. You’re the BEST AUNTY.

21.02.2026 21:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

They look SO GOOD

21.02.2026 21:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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Now I’m awake πŸ˜’

21.02.2026 21:29 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Surely it wasn’t that long ago?

21.02.2026 12:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

That, I would leave with her.

21.02.2026 09:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

My phone has a fitness app. I have to laugh that today it thought that while I was at dog training, I was cycling. I achieved 41 β€˜heart points’! Go me.
Even more impressive, I DID swim for 40 minutes, which I have also logged.

21.02.2026 09:28 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It really is a state of mind.
Stay funny.

21.02.2026 09:22 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

It comes up so bloody quickly hey?

21.02.2026 08:12 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Is it your birthday today? ( Now that I’m over making it about me?😘)

21.02.2026 08:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Oh geez. No. Recently?

21.02.2026 08:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

April.

21.02.2026 08:07 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

A hard bed and hopefully the room didn’t smell as well? I wonder which lovely establishment this was.

21.02.2026 08:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Some hotel beds leave a lot to be desired...

21.02.2026 08:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0