Tracy Taylor

- If I was an element I'd be flourine -

[Tracy Taylor @lowerbackcactus]

Can't remember where I saw this but it sums up exactly how I feel

[Why you should have a cat @ShouldHaveCat]

He's doing his best

[The Dodo @dodo]

This cat hates everyone — and especially children — but there's one person she's obsessed with ♥️

[Nature is Amazing ☘️ @AMAZlNGNATURE]

Beautiful video in the forest of Nara, Japan.

[CALL TO ACTIVISM @CalltoActivism]

“Well, today didn't go as we hoped but it's in the hardest of times we learn the best lessons and feel the most gratitude.

Buffy was scheduled to have her teeth cleaned and removed today but Dr. Mac had a gut feeling she needed to look at some lab work before putting her under anesthesia.

She was right:

Buffy showed signs of advanced kidney failure so anesthesia was not an option and as a family we decided that the kindest and most loving thing to do would be to let her go before she lost her will to live and stopped eating and drinking.

I wouldn't have dreamed of leaving Robbie out of this decision or not allowing him to be part of the entire process so I immediately went and picked him up from school. On the way there he told me he wanted to be the one to hold her when she went to heaven. And of course, I gave him that honor.

On the way home I told him how proud I was of him for understanding the importance of caring for old animals and helping to make sure they never ever suffer.

This is what he said...👇

(And for those of you who don't know, Robbie was adopted from the foster care system after years of severe abuse and neglect.)

"I know how it feels not to be loved or cared for and I don't want any animal of mine to ever feel that way. It's only sad for us when they go to heaven. It's a happy day for them. Thank you for being proud of me. Are you ok, Mom?"

From the mouths of babes.

(As our story is being shared more and more I feel like I need to add a little more context and also give you a deeper glimpse into the heart of my son. We adopt senior dogs. Robbie LOVES adopting senior dogs. He is sadly aware the longer a child remains in foster care the less likely they are to be adopted. He told me once "if all you guys had wanted was a baby, you would have never gotten me."

He relates to our "old people" (that's what we call our senior dogs) in much the same way.

He has also reminded me on several occasions that it doesn't matter how long you have something for how much you love it. I asked him what he meant and he said “well you've only known me for two years but you love me like it's been forever.” Yes, my son is the coolest.)”

Credit: Maria Henry Gay

[Fesshole🧻 @fesshole]

I'm from Inverness so don't really have a thick accent, but any time I'm out of the country or speaking to foreigners I put on my best Braveheart impression. Pulled at least 4 women who love a Scottish accent

[Tracy Taylor @lowerbackcactus]

@FairHospitality @unitetheunion @UniteScotland

[Fesshole🧻 @fesshole]

I work for a major house builder company. Our houses are majorly overpriced. So the best time to negotiate a very low price is on the last day of the month and even better, the last day of the house builder's financial year. Go for it.

[Fesshole🧻 @fesshole]

When my husband died, I stopped putting the lottery on. Imagine being rich beyond words and still not being able to have the one thing you really want?

[Arnold van Orange #FBPR #FBPA 🇪🇺🇳🇱🌈🐟🌍 @arno_real]

@BladeoftheS @HeidiSumner Some Tory MPs claiming driving fines on expenses. That actually is benefit scrounging.

[AskAubry 🦋 🐆🦝 @ask_aubry]

He's embarrassed? 😒

[Past Glasgow @PastGlasgow]

At this time on a Saturday, Ashton Lane will be buzzing with people making merry at its many bars and restaurants. But back in 1933 it was lined with Victorian stables, mews buildings and small workshops. That's Jinty McGuinty's on the left.

📷 Glasgow City Archives

[gonzo @The_Blankfaces]

The Pledge we should all be making.

We might lose followers, we might get some hate.

But we ask each and every one of you. To share this.

Poverty is the highest ever, foodbanks have been normalised, as well as heatbanks. Over 300,000 households homeless in the UK.

[The Dodo @dodo]

Rescue chicken learns to walk by wearing shoes — and now he has over 30 pairs ❤️

[William Shatner @WilliamShatner]

Star Trek is celebrated 364 days of the year. Give them their day.

[Roxanne @roxoh7x]

Credit to OG poster @stuartwarwick

[Leroy Skeete @LeroySkeete]

Do not be offended by what I'm about to say:

In the 70s - 80s a rough estimate of 25,000 children were abused in care homes up and down this country

60 - 70% of those children grew up to be adults who ended up in prison to be judged by both the public and criminal justice system

However, during that time. Much of society turned a blind eye. This included NHS staff (including Doctors/Nurses), Teachers, Social Workers, Police, and even MPs like Margaret Hodge. You all turned a blind eye

Some will be surprised to hear my voice because many of those kids are dead or in mental institutions or in prison with serious mental health issues

Me, I'm still marching with my head held high. An ex-violent offender who is proud of not turning a blind her when I saw something.. I was the scrawny little kid who reached for a frying pan and smashed it around a care worker's head who started attacking another 10-year-old child.

So, although many were silenced who died in mysterious or suspicious circumstances.

I've always been underestimated but I'm still here marching! So, I speak on behalf of the many thousands (my little comrades)

So, criminal justice system. You can try all you want to break me. But you'll never silence me!!! NEVER!!!

Retweet, so they can hear our voices ✊