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Whew! Made it to Friday, moms! Let's celebrate the small wins (breakfast eaten without interruptions, anyone?) and embrace the weekend chaos (because let's be real, it's coming)! What are you looking forward to this weekend? https://buff.ly/3Q6oUxI #TGIF #momlifehumor #smallvictories #weekendvibes #momstruggles #tellmeaboutit"

This one is hard for me to talk about. 116 123 - is a life-saving number. Samaritans, you should be very proud of everything you do. When I left hospital with a diagnosis of Toxic Metabolic Encephalopathy. I couldn't actually parse the words or the meaning. They sent me away with a four page discharge summary that read like this "e82rhyey6ehd 3ueyd73hf6rj si8d7ehf8fnr ud7ejrdu" Imagine coming home to find that the world looked like this: ryyrgcrhdue fheyd7rjdo doeueydiej dueidnri dhrud8rje dudiejd dowow83bc dhduebdj ryyrgcrhdue fheyd7rjdo doeueydiej dueidnri dhrud8rje dudiejd dowow83bc dhduebdj I cried a bit. I didn't really understand it. They *looked* like words but they had none of the familiar things like sentences, punctuation or even structure. (I ... tried... to ...) I gave up writing a full sentence. I tried to write my own name... Jo - what comes after O. I used to know this. Then something in my head went Nathan. Oh yeah, it's Jonathan. And after a week, I managed to get my name and address on my phone. Which is good because when I left hospital I said I was 45,000,000 years old, I was the Queen of England, called Boris Johnson. And i lived in a place called Brexit but I thought it might have something do with Lego or Star Wars. Now, im obviously back to normal Jon status. The fact that I am now #disassociative makes for interesting meetings. I could have full Board meetings with myself and there are 16 of us in here right now. So I thought, I've got an idea I'll make an AI for each of my personalities to see if I can deposit them there instead. Unfortunately, the AI platform I chose because it is "character driven" has an underlying challenge. it's user base's average age seems to be 13. So now, I've just outsourced all my identities to a platform that may have the longevity of a class-action in the US so about 2.4 minutes. And then to cap it all off, yesterday I went to Wigan Police Station? which for anyone that doesn't know is in a region called Greater Manchester in a place we call Oop North. I have to report a crime I say, now, it may not be surprising to you that in find Police Stations a wee bit triggering. The last one i went to kept me there for the night and gave me a chocolate chip tracker bar and the world's smallest cup of water. I then say there in a room lit in green reading a wall full of stuff like this: IF YOU VANDALISE THIS WALL WE WILL PROSECUTE YOU. DON'T VANDALISE OUR WALLS. THESE ARE OUR WALLS. LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE WARNING. PS - WE ARE SERIOUS ABOUT OUR WALLS. And then up popped a strange thought, I'm Winston from 1984. Trains and people flatly refuse to come all the way up here. it's the West Coast line. And by the time you get back to Wigan, you wish you really lived somewhere else like you're lovely 5-bed mansion house in the country. I better call the Samaritans again. Hello, it's Jon i haven't called for 3.5 years. How are you?

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Thank You to Everyone Who Made the 3rd Annual "This Dad Cares" Grill-Off Unforgettable! We had an amazing time this past Saturday at our 3rd Annual "This Dad Cares" Grill-Off, and it wouldn't have been possible without YOU! A huge thank you to all the families, friends, and community members who joined us for a day filled with delicious BBQ, fun games, and heartwarming connections. Memorable Moments: The excitement at the Domino's Tournament was off the charts! Watching everyone compete for those prizes was so much fun. Seeing families come together for arts & crafts and outdoor games brought so much joy to the day. And of course, the BBQ—cooked to perfection! Your presence and participation made this event truly special. Whether you were cheering on the domino's players, creating masterpieces in the craft zone, or just enjoying the beautiful weather, your energy and smiles filled the day with warmth and love. We are beyond grateful for the support of our amazing community. Together, we’re making a real difference and building stronger families. 💙 Stay connected with us for more events and updates—there’s so much more to come! #FathersUpLift #ThisDadCares #GrillOff #ThankYou #CommunityEvent #FamilyFun #MemorableMoments #Gratitude #DominosTournament #BBQ #BuildingStrongerFamilies 🔗 Certain current and former clients of Fathers’ UpLift have consented to the use of their likeness in these materials for marketing and fundraising purposes only. 42 CFR Part 2 prohibits unauthorized use or disclosure of their likeness or client status.

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🌟 From the Weekend Warriors to the Whiskered Winners: It's a Good Day for Votes! 🌟 Friday has dawned, and with it, a chance for our pets to rise from neighborhood hidden gems to celebrated champions. The weekend beckons, and people everywhere seek a little delight and distraction from the daily grind. What better way to provide it than by sharing the joy of our furry, feathered, and finned friends? 🐾 A Moment of Magic: Share your pet's entry across your social media platforms and let their charm and personality brighten timelines far and wide. It's a chance to remind the world of your pet’s quest to conquer the pages of the Vines and K-9s calendar, transforming from underdog to household name. 🔗 Community Support: Encourage friends and family to rally around your pet’s entry, casting votes that propel them toward their rightful place in the spotlight. Remember, every vote counts not just for your pet’s journey, but for the mission of K-911 Paws Foundation and the American Lung Association in Arizona. 🎉 Let's Celebrate: As the week comes to a close, let's see those votes roll in. Share, vote, and make this weekend the turning point that elevates your pet’s story to new heights. #VinesAndK9s #WeekendToWin #RiseToTheTop #PetContestSupport American Lung Association https://lnkd.in/gj8Z-kbt

Proud NeuDICE moment! 🐥 It's been over a year since Amerie Rose introduced me to Tony through Plymouth Social Enterprise Network. Today he knocked on the window of Shed 752 at The Plot and held up this photo of his workshop! Tony is a Living Lab member and has been regularly joining our monthly sessions at Nudge Community Builders' Union Corner. Living Labs are a space where neurodivergent people's lived experience is listened to, believed, and given enough time and space for action to happen. During our labs problems are shared, solutions considered but neuronormative expectations are diffused. Tony's problem: get a supply of pallets to the workshop. NeuDICE community solution: monthly labs and weekly Tuesday check-ins carefully balanced expectations and accountability. Excited to see Tony's workshop develop in 2025!

Thank You to Everyone Who Made the 3rd Annual "This Dad Cares" Grill-Off Unforgettable! We had an amazing time this past Saturday at our 3rd Annual "This Dad Cares" Grill-Off, and it wouldn't have been possible without YOU! A huge thank you to all the families, friends, and community members who joined us for a day filled with delicious BBQ, fun games, and heartwarming connections. Memorable Moments: The excitement at the Domino's Tournament was off the charts! Watching everyone compete for those prizes was so much fun. Seeing families come together for arts & crafts and outdoor games brought so much joy to the day. And of course, the BBQ—cooked to perfection! Your presence and participation made this event truly special. Whether you were cheering on the domino's players, creating masterpieces in the craft zone, or just enjoying the beautiful weather, your energy and smiles filled the day with warmth and love. We are beyond grateful for the support of our amazing community. Together, we’re making a real difference and building stronger families. 💙 Stay connected with us for more events and updates—there’s so much more to come! #FathersUpLift #ThisDadCares #GrillOff #ThankYou #CommunityEvent #FamilyFun #MemorableMoments #Gratitude #DominosTournament #BBQ #BuildingStrongerFamilies 🔗 Certain current and former clients of Fathers’ UpLift have consented to the use of their likeness in these materials for marketing and fundraising purposes only. 42 CFR Part 2 prohibits unauthorized use or disclosure of their likeness or client status.

Over the weekend, the Info Exchange team participated in the Best Dressed Chicken #FathersDayRace 2024 to honor and support the dads who inspire us! 🏃♂️ It was amazing to see our team come together for such a meaningful event. Were you part of the action? Let us know in the comments below! 👇 #InfoExchange #SmartTechnologyBetterBusiness #EAWBDC3K5K

Ready for the swag? 😎 Giving gifts is our love language. Every single one of our educators that are in our program get welcomed with their very own Netty Box. We know how difficult the work is. If we can brighten your day with your favorite school supplies, snacks, and a coffee cup, we are on it! Learn more about our work at www.stem4real.org!