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Robert Fairhead

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Share my writing and blogging on http://TallAndTrue.com and podcasts at http://TallAndTrueShortReads.com. ❤️ #BeingADad #Dogs #Books #Writing #SydneySwans #VoiceToParliament #Sydney/#Gadigal 🚫 DMs (unless we know each other)

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Amanda @akscotland.bsky.social · 15m

Thanks for sharing your story with us @monicalane.bsky.social!

Can't wait to see what you deliver next. This is assuming you survive the daredevil experience...

Not Quite Write @notquitewrite.com · 18m

Our fifth and final Daredevil episode for the July round is up - just in time to snag all that feedback for yourself before the next round!

Huge thanks to Marina R. M. Lane for taking this critique for the team!

Tune into the Not Quite Write Podcast to listen now 😈

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Robert Fairhead @tallandtrue.bsky.social · 12m

Thanks. That's a good idea for tonight's final dinner on the road! 😋

Robert Fairhead @tallandtrue.bsky.social · 13m

Started the day in #Dubbo with a walk along the Macquarie River with Jet and a fond memories selfie outside #DubboZoo (no dogs allowed!). 🦏 #van #vanlife #outback #roadtrip #nsw #dogs #mydog #olddog #mydogposts

My black lab Jet standing on a platform along the tree lined riverside walk.

Selfie of me with my hand resting on the statue of a rhino beside a sign that reads "Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo".

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goldingcartoons.bsky.social @goldingcartoons.bsky.social · 15h

US uses leverage on Israel.

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Keith W. Dickinson @keithwdickinson.bsky.social · 1d

Today is a day when arts degrees are worthless, but the product of those degrees is so valuable it would kill an entire industry if they were made to pay for it.

The Verge @theverge.com · May 26

Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry

Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 16h

Shima Tamami (1937-1999), an influential Japanese printmaker who joined a Women's Print Association in her country, mid 20th century, at a time when women in the arts struggled to receive the same resources and promotion as their male equivalents #ReframingWomensPrintmakers

Print featuring three stylised black birds with long necks and beaks, grouped together on the right, against a brown background

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Robert Fairhead @tallandtrue.bsky.social · 15h

Pure deduction ... and a pinch of luck! 😉 #WQuers #Wordle #Wordle1573 3/6

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Robert Fairhead @tallandtrue.bsky.social · 15h

Jet says, Woof, and I say, Thanks!

Robert Fairhead @tallandtrue.bsky.social · 16h

Jet and I are back on the road! 🥳🐶 #dogs #mydog #olddog #mydogposts #van #vanlife #outback #roadtrip

My black lab Jet sitting on the passenger seat in my HiAce van, ready to hit the road again.

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Robert Fairhead @tallandtrue.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks, I love the contrasting look of young Ivy and old Jet's eyes, but both focused on the treat giver! 😂

Robert Fairhead @tallandtrue.bsky.social · 1d

Hotchpotch hotpot for dinner tonight. Didn't want to drag out the cooker or have too many dishes, as we have an early tow tomorrow morning to the mechanics. Hopefully, Jet and I will be back on the road homeward bound by the afternoon! 🤞 #outback #roadtrip #breakdown

A photo of my bowl and pot of tonight's dinner: noodles, peas, corn, and diced tomatoes.

Robert Fairhead @tallandtrue.bsky.social · 1d

#Rejection can do you a favour... You find out, perhaps contrary to your longstanding expectations, that an entire universe exists outside your own head and the opinions of others might matter as much as yours. ~ Bob Brody, @theguardian.com #writers #writing www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

‘Stay true to yourself – and fly closer to the sun’: what I’ve learned from 50 years of rejection

As a writer, I have been rejected thousands of times, and it initially led to shock, denial and anger. Then I accepted it. Here’s what you can gain from doing so too

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Robert Fairhead @tallandtrue.bsky.social · 1d

Satisfied with another 4-guess #Wordle win today. 😊 #WQuers #Wordle1572 4/6

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Robert Fairhead @tallandtrue.bsky.social · 2d

Old Jet's made a young friend at the #CobarCaravanPark, Ivy, a 2-year-old black #Labrador. ❤️🐶 #outback #roadtrip #dogs #mydog #olddog #mydogposts #cobar #nsw

Photo of black Labradors Ivy and Jet, sitting and looking up at the camera and me for a treat.

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Robert Fairhead @tallandtrue.bsky.social · 2d

The Even Madder Monk! 🙄

Robert Fairhead @tallandtrue.bsky.social · 2d

Had to work for today's winning word and enjoyed the challenge. Thanks, #Wordle! 🙏 #WQuers #Wordle1571 4/6

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Robert Fairhead @tallandtrue.bsky.social · 2d

Don't worry. He enjoyed his treat distractions! 😉🐶

Robert Fairhead @tallandtrue.bsky.social · 2d

There's heartache at the end, but so much joy beforehand. That's what makes it bearable for me, and the thought I've given a good dog a good home. ❤️

Robert Fairhead @tallandtrue.bsky.social · 2d

Lots of #guitar playing at the campground today - "mastered" Wonderwall and Brown-Eyed Girl (including intro!). 🎸 #roadtrip #guitars #matonguitars #cobar #nsw

The fingers of my note and chord forming left hand with my guitar in the background and dog under a campground table.

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Robert Fairhead @tallandtrue.bsky.social · 2d

Facebook reminded me we lost dear old Harry 14 years ago today. It's also a reminder of the grief I'll face again with dear 14-year-old Jet. But for now, I'll remember Harry with fondness and enjoy every day I have left with Jet. They were and are good dogs! ❤️🐶 #dogs #mydog #olddog #mydogposts

Screenshot from my Facebook timeline memories of the 2011 post where I announce the passing of my old black lab Harry passing with a photo of him crouched in a play-bow over his football.

Photo of my 14-year-old black lab Jet standing near a picnic table in a park in Cobar.

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Robert Fairhead @tallandtrue.bsky.social · 3d

I would argue there's an alliterative effect with Competent Tuesday ... but I'm no poet! 😂

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Robert Fairhead @tallandtrue.bsky.social · 3d

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Robert Fairhead @tallandtrue.bsky.social · 3d

Yes, I thank my faithful old starter word! 🙏

Robert Fairhead @tallandtrue.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks. 🙏

Robert Fairhead @tallandtrue.bsky.social · 3d

I'd say Terrific Tuesday, Wordle-wise! 👏👏

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