Donna 'Dylan' Flower 🇺🇦 🏳️‍🌈

Some days I just can't. Today is one of those days.

@dsprimed Yeah! In the middle of a double shift right now, X is my entertainment. Hope you have a fab summer break.

@dsprimed One of my first crushes Neil Tennant. We went to see them in 2017 and I thought it was Fred Elliot on the mic. The voice is still there though and I still love him. We go to every Dreams gig.

He has better DIY skills than my husband

This is 79-year-old Robert Thompson from Bray. Robert is completely blind, but until recently, he has managed to live a highly independent life with the help of his brilliant guide dog, Rhona. But right now, Wicklow County Council is failing him, and the entire visually impaired community. For years, the audible signals at pedestrian crossings across Bray have been faulty. Recently, things have gone from bad to worse. The critical audio signals that tell Robert where the crossing pole is (the "wait" sound) and when it is actually safe to cross (the "go" sound) have stopped working entirely on busy routes near his home. "There’s no way I would cross that road without the sound," Robert says. "It’s just too dangerous." To make matters worse, recent changes to the local Dublin bus network (replacing the old 145 route with the E1 spine) mean his usual handy bus stops are gone. Because the council has left the nearby pedestrian signals broken, Robert can no longer cross the street safely at his local stop. Robert is now forced to get off the bus early and walk a massive, grueling 1.5 kilometers EACH WAY along a highly dangerous, busy stretch of road just to find a single working crossing. Robert has contacted Wicklow County Council repeatedly. They have acknowledged his complaints, but they have met him with absolute silence regarding any actual repairs. Basic mobility and safety should be a right, not a luxury. By ignoring these broken signals for years, the council is effectively trapping vulnerable residents in their own towns and actively stripping away their independence. Please SHARE this post! Let’s get the word out and force Wicklow County Council to do their job, fix the audio signals in Bray, and restore safety and freedom to Robert and others who rely on them! #WicklowCountyCouncil #AccessibilityMatters #Bray #Inclusion #GuideDogsIreland #RobertThompson independent.ie/county/wicklow…

@Dani1988Luna Remember Luca at Ethans 13th party 😆

@dsprimed I'd buy tickets, I wont lie....

I’ve never seen Britain more united 💚

@dsprimed Ha ha my other half gave up years ago. 'Parcel for Donna' is a catchphrase in this house. Enjoy...

Never been prouder than to work in a team like this. We've a couple of tinies this small right now. I'm constantly amazed at what our team achieves. facebook.com/share/v/17jeTw…

The sound of the 80s: A perfect blend of nostalgia and timeless vibes.

The new banger from @BjoKib open.spotify.com/track/1oUZiPQq…

“I work the front desk at a small doctor’s office, and I wish people could see what happens on the other side of the phone. Every day, older patients call us confused. They are told to use the patient portal, upload documents, check lab results online, fill out forms before the visit, and confirm everything through a link. Some of them do not know what a portal is. Some do not have a smartphone. Some have one, but they are afraid to click the wrong thing. Last week, a man in his late 80s called about his test results. He said, “Ma’am, I don’t mean to bother you, but the computer says I have a message and I don’t know how to open it.” He sounded ashamed. That broke my heart. He should not have to feel ashamed for needing a human being. Technology can be helpful. I understand that. But when people who built this country are made to feel helpless because everything became a login and a password, we have gone too far. Not everything needs to be an app. Not every answer should be hidden behind a screen. Sometimes people need a voice. A patient person. A real human who says, “Don’t worry, I can help you.” Progress should not leave seniors behind. Because one day, the world will move faster than us too. And I hope someone is kind enough to slow down. ~Unknown

Me yesterday with a teeny in Nicu. I didn't know this trick though!

Im not crying. Nope

An ex colleague talks about unwarranted flack from their 'service users' this week. Lo and behold the hammer falls on me and mine today. Keep on keeping on. 😬

I must say I pitied some of our ladies today giving birth in this stifling heat. I remember my own July baby..late at 41 weeks and laid back ever since. She is getting her comeuppance 38 yrs later having to manage the oven that was paeds today! @Dani1988Luna

@dsprimed 😉

Tomorrow and Thursday. 2 x 12 hour shifts in neo. No air con. Full uniform. Can't take *these* kids outside in the shade for a story on the field like I used to do, or buy 'em tip tops. But at least they dont get irritable and fight each other. Small wins.

"End of the Line" is the closing track on the album Traveling Wilburys Vol. 1 (1988), the side project that brought together George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison, Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne. Although it was not a very successful hit on the American charts, the track gained enormous popularity thanks to the video filmed inside a train car, where an empty chair appears in honor of Roy Orbison, who had died during the mixing sessions. Traveling Wilburys was created when George Harrison needed a band to record the B-side of a single. Jeff Lynne, who was producing George's solo album at the time, suggested calling Tom Petty, Bob Dylan and Roy Orbison for a jam session. What was supposed to be something fast became one of the most beloved albums of the 80s. "End of the Line" perfectly sums up the spirit of the group: friendship and the certainty that even when the line comes to an end, the music (and the connection between them) continues.