An Anti-vaxxer by any other name…

… Is still an anti-vaxxer. Dear Media,Please retire the use of the term “Anti-vaxxer.” It is derogatory, inflammatory, and marginalizes both women and their experiences. It is dismissivemy simplistic, highly offensive and largely false. We politely request that you refer to us as the Vaccine Risk Aware. pic.twitter.com/WtAyFOhLuv — Crazymothers (@Crazymothers1) December 1, 2019 What […]

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‘The Fandom Menace’

Notting Hill Nerd (love the username BTW) recently spoke of a phenomenon within the Star Wars fandom that parallels my experience of gatekeepers in the Star Trek fandom. In fact, I’ve noticed in a lot of cases the Star Trek gatekeepers are also Star Wars gatekeepers as well. Notting Hill Nerd’s article succinctly explains why […]

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Random Silliness

So it’s virtually the end of November, as of December 1st I will graciously allow the Christmas decorations to go up, and the festive madness truly begins. So, for two more days, it’s a case of random, pre-Christmas silliness. “How many tickles does it take to make an octopus laugh? Ten tickles.” “I’m reading a […]

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Fast Moving Time

It occurs to me that in a matter of days, it will have been two years since I left my job selling bathrooms and started my new career selling sofas. That time has been marked with stress, frustration, aggravation and yet, rewarding achievements and a sense that sometimes, pig-headed determination and a refusal to give […]

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Lynel Hunting

You may be wondering ‘what is a Lynel?’ Well, say hello to this guy… The above pic is of a Silver Lynel, the toughest variety of said creature (at least on normal mode) in Breath of the Wild. My first encounter with a Lynel – which I remember clearly – was at the Colosseum – […]

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Wife Appreciation Post

So Mrs Meerkat (do I carry on the meerkat theme? It is Meerkat Musings, after all) made toad in the hole earlier. If you’re wondering what that is, it’s sausages in batter – similar to pancake batter, but also what’s known as Yorkshire Pudding – which isn’t a dessert, and… Anyway, the gist of it […]

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Film Reviews – Frozen 2

After six years, it’s finally here! The sequel to the 2013 smash hit has landed, but will it have the same impact? The original Frozen has become a huge cultural icon. The songs – in particular Let it Go – have resonated in the public consciousness, in much the same way that the Disney films […]

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A Tattoo Idea?

“We walk in the dark places no others will enter.” – Babylon 5 “Live Long, and Prosper” – Star Trek “May the Force be with you” – Star Wars “Never be cruel, never be cowardly” – Doctor Who “Saving people, hunting things, the family business” – Supernatural “No fate but what we make for ourselves” […]

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