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Robert Fairhead

@tallandtrue.bsky.social

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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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goldingcartoons.bsky.social @goldingcartoons.bsky.social · 3h

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 · 3h

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 · 3h

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

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Robert Fairhead @tallandtrue.bsky.social · 3h

Jet says, Woof, and I say, Thanks!

Robert Fairhead @tallandtrue.bsky.social · 4h

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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