Caroline Jarrett

We're heading towards Halloween so here's my contribution: "Time to get rid of zombie pages" - why previously unvisited pages on websites are being dragged back into life by AI www.effortmark.co.uk/zombie-pages/

Hi @hidde.blog @duncanpetrie.com Here’s a typical post from @greenleejw.bsky.social, who mostly posts about eel history, eel facts, and the maps he draws for customers. Top tip: always worth reading his alt-txt which is great.

Invitations for myself and husband to get RSV vaccinations. We are obedient patients so have booked, but it would have been nice to get slightly more (that is, any) information about what an RSV vaccination might help to protect us from. Not a link, not a word beyond the phrase “RSV vaccination”.

Did you know that there is an entire railway in the UK that’s been ready to start operations since 2024, but still is not working? It’s East-West Rail between Milton Keynes and Oxford. Also a mystery: almost no press coverage and no government announcements www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

Packing these prints this morning. I'm down to just 4 now... If you'd like one, you'll find them here - juliaallum.co.uk/product/robi... #robin #screenprint #handmade

In today’s episode of #FixTheForms, @martinjordan.com discovers that @deutschebahn.com requires euros to have a comma as the decimal symbol, but the error message tells users to use a dot instead. Pro tip: get real people to test your error messages.

Some lovely news to end and perk up a difficult #CarerLife week: safe arrival of the first baby in the family in the next generation so I’m now a great-aunt. Baby’s mum, dad (my nephew) and baby all doing well. Even better, my 91yr old aunt is now a great-great.

Forgot to post the actual robin by @juliaallum.bsky.social See the thread for link to buy a limited-edition screen print

I really love this robin. The screen print looks like an ideal Christmas present but act quickly - I just treated myself so there are only 9 (or perhaps fewer) left now.

Congratulations to the two awesome Belgian runners who decided to stop after creating a backyard ultra world record. Ivo Steyaert is 56. Merijn Geerts is 52. They have both run over 500 miles / 820km in 5 days. Congratulations also to the winning team: United States.

This independent conference, Nov 13 in Brighton UK, is packed with interesting and varied speakers. Would definitely love to go myself but it’s not possible for me right now. Book that profession development day and snap up a ticket.

Just a reminder that your "edge cases" are people's lives. 🙃

Reluctantly had to cancel my ticket for @govcampcymru.bsky.social Can't see myself being able to leave Leighton Buzzard for the next month #CarerLife

Well done @timpaul.co.uk It’s not too late to find a fiver to throw into the donation pot - only a few of them needed to help Tim to get to his target

If you’re looking for a lovely 2027 calendar, what about this one from @juliaallum.bsky.social? (We have a commitment to receiving the family photo calendar from a cousin - just the 15 year tradition now - but I’m sorely tempted)

What an inspirational story. www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

I just discovered the #BloomScrolling tag and I’m delighted. Here’s my first entry, first successful attempt at growing a dahlia. No idea which one and no idea what happened to the others that went in.

Just read this and it's fantastic. #Writing #Revising

One final push to get people to see and understand our new guidelines for trans inclusion. Every comment, like, and share really helps get these out there. inclusivefieldwork.leeds.ac.uk/trans 🏳️‍⚧️

If you’ve ever thought of drinking raw milk before boiling it, maybe read this article. I learned that drinking raw milk unboiled is bad from @sarahtaber.bsky.social Tl;dr it’s fine so long as you’re ok with a mix of milk and poop (Cheese made from raw milk is a completely different thing).

A huge thank you to everyone who attended WDC2026! We can’t wait to see you all again next year! Thanks to our awesome speakers: @paavandesign.com @duncanpetrie.com @amyhupe.bsky.social @joshtumath.uk @hidde.blog @cjforms.bsky.social @rivea0.bsky.social @jesslynnrose.bsky.social

Really enjoyed @webdevconf.com - great and varied selection of talks, met lovely people new to me, caught up with some friends, even had the opportunity to talk about #FixTheForms Thank you.

Jeffrey Archer has died - here is the obituary of Monica Coghlan www.heraldscotland.com/news/1216989...

Thanks NHS vaccination service. Got our flu and Covid vaccinations topped up, no fuss, right on time.

Really excited to be going to my first WebDevConf where I’m doing a lightning talk about forms Please come

This beautiful and affecting song about Aberfan is age-restricted. cc @heatherburnstech.bsky.social Written and sung by @sophiacollins.bsky.social's father Dave Collins who died recently.

Well, yes; I blogged about how this company failed my sniff test back in *2019* after they showed up at a startup pitching event run by, & their product was duly effusively praised by ... the civilian who at the time was known as Prince Andrew. Do I know how to spot them or what.

I think @heatherburnstech.bsky.social might have some things to say about this (although she’s probably already seen it). And “I told you so” might be one of them. Tl;dr “Child safety” tech that definitely doesn’t do what it claims to do. At all.

An incredibly important story, worthy of your time. A vivid illustration of how homophobic attacks are on the rise in London. Brilliantly reported by @bronmaher.bsky.social

This is a very informative and interesting thread about Ebola and deforestation Via @sarahtaber.bsky.social

Really thought-provoking morning / lunchtime #SDinGov including social contracts, trauma-informed user research, understanding different perspectives and designing for delegated authority. Now for homes for Ukraine with @cocochan.bsky.social