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Rob McDowall AMRSPH MIHSCM FRSA

@mcdowall.me
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Chair, Welfare Scotland | EQHR Commissioner | Experts by Experience Panel at 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Poverty and Inequality Commn | AMRSPH Assoc | Fellow of Royal Society of Arts | MIHSCM Institute Health & Social Care Mgmt | 🏳️‍🌈 ♿️ #LGBT+ | He/Him

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Rob McDowall AMRSPH MIHSCM FRSA @mcdowall.me · 23/07/2026
⚠️ There is a recall for a batch of Graham’s Family Dairy Semi-Skimmed milk (green cap) with the use by date of 31/07/2026 and covers the 1 pint, 1 litre and 2 litre jugs. There is a concern that the milk could have trace amounts of antibiotics. Return to retailer for a refund.
Notification of Product Recall

At Grahams Family Dairy we believe that the quality of our products and the safety of our consumers is paramount.

Due to this we are asking our customers not to consume but to return the following products: 

• Grahams Family Dairy 1 Pint, 1 litre and 2 litre Semi Skimmed milk with Use By of 31s July. 

This is a precautionary measure we have taken as there is a small risk a trace level of antibiotics may be present in the milk which could cause a reaction to consumers with an allergy to antibiotics. If you have purchased any of these products, please do not consume. Instead, please return the milk to the store purchased from for refund. We apologise for this issue and would like to reassure our customers no other Grahams Family Dairies products or Use By Dates are affected. If you have any queries or require further information on this notice, we can be contacted via our website at www.grahamsfamilydairy.com
Scottish Food Crime and Incidents Unit
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Rob McDowall AMRSPH MIHSCM FRSA @mcdowall.me · 15/07/2026
Abortion should be free, accessible and available to all who wish to have one.
Abortion should be free, accessible and available to all who wish to have one.
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Rob McDowall AMRSPH MIHSCM FRSA @mcdowall.me · 28/06/2026
Creature of comfort is our Bailey. Pulled the cushion down so that she could rest her head and have a snooze 🐕 💤
Black and brown dog laying on a sofa with her head on a cushion and tongue sticking out.
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Rob McDowall AMRSPH MIHSCM FRSA @mcdowall.me · 27/06/2026
You accept us all or not at all 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 #PrideMonth #LoveIsLove
A trans flag in the shape of a love heart is shown crowning the words ‘You accept us all or not at all’. A stylised cut section of the progress pride flag appears along the bottom of the graphic.A progress pride flag in the shape of a love heart is shown crowning the words ‘You accept us all or not at all’. A stylised cut section of the progress pride flag appears along the bottom of the graphic.
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Rob McDowall AMRSPH MIHSCM FRSA @mcdowall.me · 26/06/2026
⚠️ Police Scotland appeal after “Squeagle,” a translocated golden eagle, was found with 17 shotgun pellets lodged in her body and wings. Injuries likely occurred across northern England/Scotland. She survived and was released. Info: ref incident 1361 (5 June 2026).
Squeagle in flight with damaged wings
Squeagle X RaySqueagle tracking dataSqueagle re-release
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Rob McDowall AMRSPH MIHSCM FRSA @mcdowall.me · 22/06/2026
Always catches you off guard when you see how old they are getting.
Small shaggy black haired dog with white mussel and grey hairs, laying on a blanket asleep.
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Rob McDowall AMRSPH MIHSCM FRSA @mcdowall.me · 20/06/2026
This arrogance on display for all to see. We have eyes, we can see what is happening and this genocide is being documented like none before yet we still sit back and watch and Starmer still sells Israel weapons and makes excuses.
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Rob McDowall AMRSPH MIHSCM FRSA @mcdowall.me · 19/06/2026
Those who engage in mental gymnastics to justify their hate of asylum seekers and immigrants while claiming to be Christian. Pick up the Bible once in a while.
So you too must befriend the alien, for you were once aliens yourselves in the land of Egypt. Deuteronomy 10:19You shall not oppress the alien; you well know how it feels to be an alien, since you were once aliens yourselves in the land of Egypt. Exodus 23:9When an alien resides with you in your land, do not molest him. You shall treat the alien who resides with you no differently than the natives born among you; have the same love for him as yourself; For you too were once aliens in the land of Egypt.
Leviticus 19:33-34
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Rob McDowall AMRSPH MIHSCM FRSA @mcdowall.me · 13/06/2026
Was happy to get my @plaidcymru.bsky.social membership card today! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🩵 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
Green membership card for Plaid Cymru. Header reads “Cerdyn aelodaeth - Membership card” Name: “Rob McDowall” Member number is redacted. Expiry date is “21/12/2026”. A red Welsh dragon is shown on the bottom right of the membership card.
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Rob McDowall AMRSPH MIHSCM FRSA @mcdowall.me · 11/06/2026
Following yesterday’s shameless violence and disorder in Glasgow I have written to Neil Gray MSP The CabSec for Justice.
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Rob McDowall AMRSPH MIHSCM FRSA @mcdowall.me · 03/06/2026
What a charming person. Always thinking about people’s sexual organs is just plain strange.
Screenshot of an email sent via my website. Form User: Q178839611Y

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To: REDACTED
You've received a new message via your website
Name: yeyenndj teeoosikn
Email: REDACTED
IP: 94.188.177.120 /|/ 1
Token: REDACTED
Message: You pathetic fat retarded faggot, waddling around like a bloated sack of shit
- a retarded, drooling mess with your tiny brain and even tinier dick. You're a walking joke that should've been aborted. you pedophile! I know your details.Even Jesus hates you, you worthless degenerate. Fuck off and die of aids. REDACTED
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Rob McDowall AMRSPH MIHSCM FRSA @mcdowall.me · 01/06/2026
Some people are in such utter darkness that they will burn you just to see a light. Try not to take it personally. Kamand Kojouri
Some people are in such utter darkness that they will burn you just to see a light. Try not to take it personally.

Kamand Kojouri
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Rob McDowall AMRSPH MIHSCM FRSA @mcdowall.me · 29/05/2026
Was happy to join the leaders of a coalition of 43 civil society organisations, including the Human Rights Consortium Scotland, in writing to 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 First Minister John Swinney, calling for urgent action to strengthen human rights protections across Scotland.
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Rob McDowall AMRSPH MIHSCM FRSA @mcdowall.me · 29/05/2026
I see the Tories are still as despicably opportunistic as ever. PIP is not means tested and has no bearing on if someone can or does work. So the “So those that can work, do work” is meaningless claptrap designed simply to perpetuate attacks on disabled people and those who are chronically ill.
Copy of a post from Vote Conservative account on Threads. Post reads “Britain's welfare bill is out of control. The next Conservative government will urgently reassess all PIP claims for mild anxiety, depression and ADHD. So those that can work, do work.
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Rob McDowall AMRSPH MIHSCM FRSA @mcdowall.me · 25/05/2026
Another massive pothole and yet another burst tyre. Fucking sick of the roads of Glasgow being an obstacle course. Some of these potholes have potholes. Would test the patience of a Saint.
Close up of car tyre with a gouge out of it and a scratched alloy wheel.
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Rob McDowall AMRSPH MIHSCM FRSA @mcdowall.me · 09/05/2026
Bonnie’s been my shadow today and she’s well and truly had enough of my shit! Ps. She has a haircut next week.
Small very shaggy black terrier type dog curled up on a blanket with her eyes nearly closed.
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Rob McDowall AMRSPH MIHSCM FRSA @mcdowall.me · 07/05/2026
I just voted Both Votes @snp.org to put 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland first #Holyrood2026 #BothVotesSNP
I JUST VOTED BOTH VOTES SP TO PUT SCOTLAND FIRST #IveVoted
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Rob McDowall AMRSPH MIHSCM FRSA @mcdowall.me · 06/05/2026
Scottish Parliament election 2026: Some questions and answers. Please share #Holyrood2026 #SPE2026 #ScotParlElection2026 #ScottishElection
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Rob McDowall AMRSPH MIHSCM FRSA @mcdowall.me · 29/04/2026
🤔
A yellow advertising board within a London Underground station. The board shows a pizza oven with the words “You’re topping tonight. The Ooni Volt 12 Pizza Oven, refurbished. Up to 50% less than new. Downgrade now. Back Market”
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Rob McDowall AMRSPH MIHSCM FRSA @mcdowall.me · 28/04/2026
Bailey’s leg is healing well. Hopefully the plate and screws are doing their job and the bones will knit. She’s healing amazingly considering she’s 16. She’s still on painkillers so she’s having some deeeep sleeps!
Medium sized black and brown dog laying asleep on a black bed. Her right chest is partially shaved as is her prosternum and right leg.
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Rob McDowall AMRSPH MIHSCM FRSA @mcdowall.me · 20/04/2026
Bailey is home now and is recovering. Bonnie is looking after her. She’s had a plate and screws to repair her break 🐾
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Rob McDowall AMRSPH MIHSCM FRSA @mcdowall.me · 20/04/2026
⏰ You only have just under 10 hours left to register to vote in May’s Scottish Parliament election. Please make sure you are registered to ensure that you can have your say. Gov.uk/register-to-vote #ScottishParliament #SP26 #Holyrood26
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Rob McDowall AMRSPH MIHSCM FRSA @mcdowall.me · 18/04/2026
Bailey was at park earlier w/ my sister and she tried to jump up onto a bench and broke her leg. Complicated with it being two breaks in her right front leg and that she’s 16. Surgery on Monday! She’s home with a stookie and lots of pain killers.
Black and brown dog laying on a blue blanket with a green cast on her leg.
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Rob McDowall AMRSPH MIHSCM FRSA @mcdowall.me · 16/04/2026
The Scottish Parliament election 🗳️ is in 21 days time on the 7th May 2026. 🔔 Make sure you are registered to vote to ensure you can have your say. 👉 Register online at gov.uk/register-to-vote Registration closes on 20th April 2026 (4 days away!)
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Rob McDowall AMRSPH MIHSCM FRSA @mcdowall.me · 12/04/2026
Something I’d gently remind Labour and others is that so immediately and wholly discounting the views of swathes of young people will come at a significant and lasting electoral cost. Using your vote is crucial. Register at gov.uk/register-to-vote before 20th April #Holyrood26
Bar chart titled “Voting intention in a referendum on Scottish independence in March 2025, by age,” showing four horizontal grouped bars for age groups 16–24, 25–49, 50–64 and 65+. Each bar is split into “Yes” (bright blue, left) and “No” (dark blue, right) with percentages: 16–24 shows 59% Yes and 41% No; 25–49 shows 54% Yes and 46% No; 50–64 shows 43% Yes and 57% No; 65+ shows 33% Yes and 67% No. X‑axis is “Share of respondents” from 0% to 100%; legend at bottom indicates colours for Yes and No, and small text credits YouGov, March 17–21 2025 Scotland online survey of 1,043 adults, with Statista branding in the bottom right.
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Rob McDowall AMRSPH MIHSCM FRSA @mcdowall.me · 11/04/2026
The Scottish Parliament election 🗳️ is in 26 days time on the 7th May 2026. Make sure you are registered to vote to ensure you can have your say. 👉 Register online at gov.uk/register-to-vote… Registration closes on 20th April 2026 (9 days away!)
Scottish Parliament election. 7th May 2026. Registration closes 20th April 2026. Gov.uk/register-to-vote.
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Rob McDowall AMRSPH MIHSCM FRSA @mcdowall.me · 25/03/2026
Thanks to my sister’s handiwork, I have the wallpaper I’ve always wanted in the bedroom. Yes it is loud but it’s only on one wall. Bought the sun mirror about 14 years ago and it’s still looking great.
A very colourful wallpaper with ringtailed lemurs, vibrant flowers and hummingbirds.A very colourful wallpaper with ringtailed lemurs, vibrant flowers and hummingbirds.
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Rob McDowall AMRSPH MIHSCM FRSA @mcdowall.me · 20/03/2026
Wind o’clock with these two 😷
A medium sized black and brown dog laying asleep on a blue throw on a bed. Small black terrier type dog laying down beside her. Tv and mirror in background.
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Rob McDowall AMRSPH MIHSCM FRSA @mcdowall.me · 22/02/2026
The Scottish Parliament election 🗳️ is only 74 days away on 7th May 2026. Make sure you are registered to vote to ensure you can have your say. 👉 Register online at gov.uk/register-to-... Registration closes 20th April 2026.
Scottish Parliament election. 7th May 2026. Registration closes 20th April 2026. Gov.uk/register-to-vote.
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Rob McDowall AMRSPH MIHSCM FRSA @mcdowall.me · 07/02/2026
Heartbroken this morning to hear of Jeane Freeman’s passing. Few live so fully in the service of others as she did and her compassion, courage and resolve touched countless lives. Holding Susan, Jeane’s family and all privileged to have shared her friendship in my thoughts ♥️
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Rob McDowall AMRSPH MIHSCM FRSA @mcdowall.me · 13/12/2025
So I have incidentally conditioned Bonnie to come up and sit with me when I am taking my THC oil at night. She knows it gives me the munchies and she’s likely to get some biscuits or some of whatever I’m eating.
Small shaggy black dog laying on bed looking sad. Black pouch with bottles of THC oil.
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Rob McDowall AMRSPH MIHSCM FRSA @mcdowall.me · 06/11/2025
If you are disabled and or chronically ill and you are on the Priority Service Register, ensure your contact details are up to date to ensure suppliers can pre-warn you about planned disruptions and arrange temporary power supply equipment if service delivery is affected in an emergency. (1/2)
Letter from SP Energy Networks which encourages customer to update their contact information on the Priority Service Register.
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Rob McDowall AMRSPH MIHSCM FRSA @mcdowall.me · 05/11/2025
The Firework Control Zone in Pollokshields is definitely working thus far. Been night and day from usual Bonfire Night. Her hearing reducing has been a blessing of sorts.
Small black and brown dog asleep on a sofa covered by a blanket.
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Rob McDowall AMRSPH MIHSCM FRSA @mcdowall.me · 05/11/2025
They are calling it: Zohran Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social is NYC’s new Mayor! 👏
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Rob McDowall AMRSPH MIHSCM FRSA @mcdowall.me · 04/11/2025
If you are on Scottish Water Priority Services Register, you will shortly be receiving your vouchers which you can use to buy bottled water for contingency water supply if service is interrupted this winter. Check your spam as mine was hiding there. Join - www.scottishwater.co.uk/help-and-res...
Hello Robert

As a valued customer on our Priority Services Register (PSR), your safety and wellbeing are our top priority.
Cold weather can be unpredictable, and while we hope your water supply won't be interrupted, we want to help you feel prepared. That's why we're once again offering bottled water support this winter.

We're providing four x £1 digital vouchers for the purchase of still bottled water, of any brand or size.
How to use your vouchers

1. Click the buttons below to access your vouchers, and the vouchers will be generated by our trusted partner, PayPoint.

2. Vouchers can be used one at a time or combined to make a larger purchase.

3. Show the voucher/s at the till in a participating PayPoint store.

4. Your vouchers are valid until 15th January 2026 but we encourage you to stock up ahead of the cold weather.
The vouchers can be redeemed at over 40,000 retailers including Asda, Spar, Co-op and many local independent shops. 

You can find your nearest participating retailers using the link on the vouchers or by clicking here: PayPoint Store Locator - find your nearest store
And once you have used the water, please remember to recycle the bottles to help reduce waste.

Need more information?

For more information about the initiative, you can check out our Frequently Asked Questions on our website, along with other helpful tips on keeping yourself and your home safe, warm, and comfortable this winter, visit: www.scottishwater.co.uk/PSRWater
Alternatively, if you'd prefer to speak to someone, please contact us at any time on 0800 731 0840 (available 24/7), or email us at help@scottishwater.co.uk.
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Rob McDowall AMRSPH MIHSCM FRSA @mcdowall.me · 31/10/2025
Happy to confirm that ScotGovt have replied to confirm they have no intention to change Scots law to mirror UK Govt plans to give powers to police in E&W to prohibit repeated protests. #HumanRights #Protest #Scotland
An audio version of this letter can be accessed by going to 
https://bit.ly/scotgovprotest
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Rob McDowall AMRSPH MIHSCM FRSA @mcdowall.me · 29/10/2025
Young people these days don’t know the fear of falling asleep watching a video and then being brought screaming awake by the video finishing and then immediately speed rewinding and spitting out the tape unprompted.
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Rob McDowall AMRSPH MIHSCM FRSA @mcdowall.me · 27/10/2025
Where do people expect the sharks to go? The water is their home.
Screenshot of Vice article with headline “Why these harmless sharks ate a swimmer alive.” 

By Ashley Fike. 

The Mediterranean is known for serenity, sun loungers, and picturesque blue water. No one expects the sharks there to eat people. But on April 21, 2025, off the Israeli coast near Hadera, a snorkeler filming a group of dusky sharks met an ending that has scientists reeling. The
40-year-old tourist was swimming more than 100 meters offshore, holding a GoPro…
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Rob McDowall AMRSPH MIHSCM FRSA @mcdowall.me · 21/10/2025
For those of us who loved Golden Grahams breakfast cereal, they are back! On sale in B and Ms, Home Bargains and Aldi stores.
A yellow box for the breakfast cereal Golden Grahams
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Rob McDowall AMRSPH MIHSCM FRSA @mcdowall.me · 20/10/2025
I have only just found these snacking cheese snacks. Absolutely delicious! Wish I bought two.
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Rob McDowall AMRSPH MIHSCM FRSA @mcdowall.me · 11/10/2025
Ears deployed ✅
Small shaggy black and white terrier dog with massive ears looking at the camera.
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Rob McDowall AMRSPH MIHSCM FRSA @mcdowall.me · 08/10/2025
This morning I have written to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice @angelaconstance.bsky.social MSP to register our concern over plans by the Home Secretary to provide new protest policing powers to police forces in England and Wales and to ascertain if the CabSec intends to mirror this in Scots law.
Audio version of letter is linked on the second post. The link to the audio version is: https://tinyurl.com/cabsecjusticeAudio version of letter is linked on the second post. The link to the audio version is: https://tinyurl.com/cabsecjusticeAudio version of letter is linked on the second post. The link to the audio version is: https://tinyurl.com/cabsecjustice
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Rob McDowall AMRSPH MIHSCM FRSA @mcdowall.me · 07/10/2025
I’m going to get this for nipping down the shops 💅🏾
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Rob McDowall AMRSPH MIHSCM FRSA @mcdowall.me · 05/10/2025
Bonnie being Bonnie. Snoring away 😴 💤
Small black terrier dog laying in bed covered by a blanket with only her black and gray snout showing from under the covers.
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Rob McDowall AMRSPH MIHSCM FRSA @mcdowall.me · 04/10/2025
Aye make yourself comfortable hen.
Small shaggy black terrier type dog laying on her back with her front paws in the air.
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Rob McDowall AMRSPH MIHSCM FRSA @mcdowall.me · 02/10/2025
Today's attack on attendees at the Heaton Park synagogue in Manchester lays bare a hard truth: hate is the seed of violence. Terrorism isn't about ideology or one cause over another, it's a weapon of fear, aimed at silencing communities and targeting people who are simply living their lives.
A lit yellow candle flickering in the dark
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Rob McDowall AMRSPH MIHSCM FRSA @mcdowall.me · 22/09/2025
And the company that makes leucovorin
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Rob McDowall AMRSPH MIHSCM FRSA @mcdowall.me · 21/09/2025
Just been looking back at photos of Bonnie when she was much younger. No wee white beard.
Small black shaggy terrier type dog with a white beard looking to the right of the screen. Small black terrier type dog wearing a green knitted sweater. Crazy hideous multicoloured sofa in the background.
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Rob McDowall AMRSPH MIHSCM FRSA @mcdowall.me · 21/09/2025
As soon as a food wrapper opens… 👀 🐾 🤤
Small black shaggy terrier type dog with white beard looking to the right.
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Rob McDowall AMRSPH MIHSCM FRSA @mcdowall.me · 21/09/2025
Being called #woke is far from an insult, it demonstrates to others that your eyes are wide open and you care about others. Kathy Burke is spot on.
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