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danny696969.bsky.social
@danny696969.bsky.social
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Things that matter to me: LGBTQ issues, equality, tacking poverty, HIV, technology, books, exercise, art, politics, the environment. Read my blog at billydann.com
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New blog
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From Bright Days to Lighter Days
The sunshine of Gran Canaria has been swapped for London's rain. But we have returned to lighter, longer days. Plus things will get better.
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February 15, 2026 at 8:31 PM
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So glad to see George Cottrell being named in parliament yesterday. He was Farage’s head of fundraising when he convicted of an offence related to money laundering & is still close to & funding Farage. Crypto is an urgent democratic threat to the UK
libdemcam.bsky.social Cameron Thomas MP 🔶 @libdemcam.bsky.social · 7d
I am deeply suspicious of parties which court cryptocurrency donations, given the potential for money laundering, by organised criminal gangs and malign foreign governments.

Yesterday in Parliament, I rang the alarm bell at Farage's continuing closeness to wire fraud convict George Cottrell.
February 10, 2026 at 1:48 PM
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My new blog
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I've Been On Holiday - Did You Miss Me?
My annual fortnight holiday in Gran Canaria largely to escape the British winter. News about sun, exercise, books, and underpants.
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February 8, 2026 at 9:43 PM
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In between all the fascism, it's also a MASSIVE crime wave.
February 1, 2026 at 8:31 PM
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My new blog
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The Importance of Preparation
I am very organised and good at preparation. That's been important as we are going on holiday and the people we care for need to be OK.
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January 25, 2026 at 7:56 PM
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My new blog
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The Sound of a Clock Ticking Down
We all spend a lot of our lives simply waiting for the clock to tick down. The penultimate week before I go away so things to get in place.
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January 18, 2026 at 8:08 PM
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My new blog
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Business as Usual ?
The first proper week in January and it's back to business as usual. However, that is fragile and I need to create some new normals.
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January 11, 2026 at 7:23 PM
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My latest blog
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Every Day A New Start - Billy Dann
Just like with an addiction 'never give up giving up', so every day can be a new start to be the person you want to be.
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January 4, 2026 at 7:29 PM
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My latest blog
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Christmas is Defined by Work - Billy Dann
Christmas, New Year, and all public holidays feel different when you are not in work. Also a surprise hospital admission and a lost tooth.
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December 28, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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My new blog
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There's Only So Much You Can Do - Billy Dann
I worry and wonder if I am doing all I can do? The truth is that I have always done the best I can with the knowledge I had at the time.
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December 21, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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My latest blog
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Masculinity for good and bad
A week in which I dwelt on different aspects of masculinity. Largely inspired by films seen, books read, and people around me.
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December 14, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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New blog 😀
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Finding Value in Every Day
Life isn't just about identifying our values and living by them but also working out what we value in everyday life so we can enjoy it.
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December 7, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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New blog and book reviews
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That Was Me But I Am Not Him
Life is often about trying to work out who is me? Because all things change yet stay the same. A good week with a short break in Berlin.
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December 1, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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New blog and book reviews
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Keeping Hope Alive in Bleak Times
Bleak times in terms of the cold and rainy weather as well as the dominance of old male oligarchs. But there is always light if we look.
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November 23, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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New blog
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Body, Head, Heart
Much of life is about getting the balance right between body, head and heart regardless of ability. And it gets worse as we age.
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November 16, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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New blog and new book reviews
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Life: Get on with it
Back from Torremolinos and time to 'get on with it' for normal life. In particular, health stuff to be dealt with and caring responsibilities.
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November 9, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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My holiday week in lovely, crazy Torremolinos
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My Week in 'Torremeloco'
A review of my week in crazy Torremolinos. Fun nights, variable weather, Halloween, a new friend, daily gym, a jog, books, radio, and Spanish.
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November 5, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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My latest blog
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The Pleasure Principle
More and more I am convinced that what matters in life is to enjoy yourself, have pleasure, and be happy. Albeit without hurting others.
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October 26, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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New blog and new book reviews
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When Teeth Are A Nightmare
A fortnight dominated by problems with the teeth of both mum and me. Though with other health issues thrown in as well.
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October 12, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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New blog and new book reviews
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Trying to Master the World Around Me
I have written about adapting to survive. But that doesn't mean we should be passive, rather we need to try to master the world we live in.
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September 28, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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New blog and new book reviews
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Those who survive are the ones who most accurately perceive their environment and successfully adapt to it
I'm realising that coping is about learning to adapt to what is thrown at you. Also realising I need to get some travel back in my life.
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September 14, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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A petition to tell the BBC to stop the wall to wall Farage coverage
www.libdems.org.uk/bbc
Balance the BBC
The BBC is our national broadcaster, people expect and deserve balanced news coverage.
www.libdems.org.uk
September 11, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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My new fortnightly blog plus a new Books Review page
billydann.com/grant-me-the...
Grant me the strength to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
A week in which I had to have quiet strength and patient perseverance to deal with certain things. Plus I've created a page for Book Reviews.
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August 31, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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My new fortnightly blog
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Rest and Rethink; Time for a Lighter Fortnightly Blog?
I wasn't in the mood to do my normal weekly blog. So welcome to a review of the last fortnight. And a bit more light touch than it has been.
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August 17, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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My latest blog
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Is Disruption Good? - Billy Dann
There's a school of (tech) thinking that says break things to create them anew. But, in real life, disruption often isn't good news.
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July 27, 2025 at 7:32 PM