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Nerd. Loves: books. Hates: right-wing politics. Married.

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I know what you mean - it's only when you move something, or see if through someone else's eyes, that you realise.

14.03.2026 21:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I need pictures!

14.03.2026 21:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Yep - it's all about the editing with writing, not about what initially goes on the page. 10% inspiration, 90% perspiration. But editing is easier than a blank page πŸ˜†

14.03.2026 20:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Labour is finished in Wales, green leader Zack Polanski says.

Labour is finished in Wales, green leader Zack Polanski says.

I'm in Cardiff.

And the energy for the Green Party right across Wales is so exciting.

We're making hope normal again.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

14.03.2026 18:19 πŸ‘ 897 πŸ” 163 πŸ’¬ 23 πŸ“Œ 12

Or I could go on World Anvil and start planning my world out instead... πŸ˜†

14.03.2026 16:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

First I stared at the blank page, then I stopped trying to come up with a killer beginning, and just scribbled away for two hours that went very quickly. I have maybe the first third of a chapter? And maybe I'll not start with that (or even that character's POV), but I need to stop prevaricating!

14.03.2026 16:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Haven't quite submitted my assignment yet - probably tomorrow - but now it's time to actually start writing the novel, instead of just planning it!

14.03.2026 13:16 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
Five cut-out-and-keep bookplates 

 Each reads β€˜ex-libris’ then has a space for the owners name. The design reflects the genre:
 
 Sci-fi:
 Nanotechnology tracks the book, monitors its condition and summons a retrieval drone if necessary. 
 
 Horror:
 An ancient curse creates feelings of unease, rising to apalling, abject horror unless the book is returned. 
 
 Romance :
 Acts as an invite to the county's grandest ball, but revoked if not returned in a polite and timely manner. 
 
 Crime:
 Tailed by a dishevelled Gumshoe who Seems cynical, but loves books more than dames and bourbon. 
 
 Fantasy:
 A fellowship of heroes lead the borrower on an epic quest to return the tome to its Rightful shelf.

Five cut-out-and-keep bookplates Each reads β€˜ex-libris’ then has a space for the owners name. The design reflects the genre: Sci-fi: Nanotechnology tracks the book, monitors its condition and summons a retrieval drone if necessary. Horror: An ancient curse creates feelings of unease, rising to apalling, abject horror unless the book is returned. Romance : Acts as an invite to the county's grandest ball, but revoked if not returned in a polite and timely manner. Crime: Tailed by a dishevelled Gumshoe who Seems cynical, but loves books more than dames and bourbon. Fantasy: A fellowship of heroes lead the borrower on an epic quest to return the tome to its Rightful shelf.

My books cartoon for this week’s @theguardian.com

14.03.2026 12:07 πŸ‘ 598 πŸ” 200 πŸ’¬ 10 πŸ“Œ 7

Happy birthday! Have placed a little order, so thank you for alerting me to your sale.

14.03.2026 10:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Me in my wheelchair drinking a latter

Me in my wheelchair drinking a latter

It’s my birthday! Here I was yesterday at Church Lane restaurant in Tavistock…I’ve decided to thank my followers for their likes and support by offering a 51% in my Etsy shop for this weekend only. I only have one sale a year and here it is ! It ends midnight tomorrow.
thegreenlanesshimmer.etsy.com

14.03.2026 10:24 πŸ‘ 40 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 9 πŸ“Œ 0

In a 30 min bombardment at Neuve Chapelle in 1915 the British Army expended more shells than they had in the entire Boer War

In one day each field gun fired 17 days worth of the UK’s factory output.

When the men & women who were there tell us how costly, futile & terrible war is, we should listen

13.03.2026 21:52 πŸ‘ 158 πŸ” 40 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1

Going anywhere nice?

13.03.2026 22:18 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I've just ordered one, and funnily enough, it said it was selling out of it!

13.03.2026 22:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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New reports CONFIRM the US was responsible for killing an entire girls' school in Iran.

But that didn't stop Trump’s biggest donor & co-founder of ChatGPT, signing a deal giving AI to the US military for mass surveillance + killing.

Be a shame if everyone found out and deleted their account x

13.03.2026 16:07 πŸ‘ 478 πŸ” 181 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 17
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Today's tea with husband. Son joined later.

Essay news: I think it's all ready to English up, and then I can submit it. As it's a plan of the next two assignments (a first draft of two chapters of a novel, and then a final draft) a lot rests on this tiny piece.

LOTS of writing in my future!

13.03.2026 15:37 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Illustration of a small fluffy creature that is half cat, half dragon, with black fur, tiny wings, breathing a small stream of fire. Above it, the text reads: β€œFluff up your courage, unleash your magic. You’re a dragon, go breathe fire!” The background is a soft green sky fading into yellow grass, creating a playful and uplifting scene.

Illustration of a small fluffy creature that is half cat, half dragon, with black fur, tiny wings, breathing a small stream of fire. Above it, the text reads: β€œFluff up your courage, unleash your magic. You’re a dragon, go breathe fire!” The background is a soft green sky fading into yellow grass, creating a playful and uplifting scene.

Wishing you a gentle day, sending you a little courage and reminding you that you might have more fire than you think πŸ‰πŸˆβ€β¬›πŸ€

13.03.2026 14:04 πŸ‘ 680 πŸ” 215 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 6
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Quiz: Which woman from Greek myth are you? Resourceful Penelope, compassionate Hypsipyle. . . which mythical mortal are you most like?

Which woman from Greek myth are you? You might be surprised… Take this quiz to find out!

www.panmacmillan.com/blogs/litera...

13.03.2026 09:47 πŸ‘ 27 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 9 πŸ“Œ 5
Greens win with 45% of the vote

Greens win with 45% of the vote

πŸ’š Green Party WINS Aigburth ward Liverpool City Council for the first time – overturning more than 100 years of legacy-party control.

Huge thanks to more than 100 volunteers for getting out this big Green vote and to everyone in Aigburth for choosing hope.

13.03.2026 00:25 πŸ‘ 391 πŸ” 114 πŸ’¬ 16 πŸ“Œ 30
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KC quits regulator to fight jury trial reform Flora Page KC accuses government of committing an 'act of tyranny' through the Courts and Tribunals Bill.

A KC who represented victims of the Post Office Horizon scandal in the public inquiry has quit her post on the Legal Services Board to fight justice secretary David Lammy's plans to restrict the right to a jury trial

www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/kc-quit...

13.03.2026 09:28 πŸ‘ 317 πŸ” 117 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 0

Good point - breakfast earlier than that would be like eating in the middle of the night!

13.03.2026 08:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Palantir CEO Makes Shocking Confession on Disrupting Democratic Power They’re saying the quiet part out loud now.

"Palantir CEO Alex Karp thinks his AI technology will lessen the power of 'highly educated, often female voters, who vote mostly Democrat' while increasing the power of working-class men."

Remind me again why Labour is shoving vast public contracts down its throat?

13.03.2026 06:08 πŸ‘ 924 πŸ” 391 πŸ’¬ 41 πŸ“Œ 44

You do the gym before breakfast? I can't manage anything except a shower before breakfast - certainly nothing involving major effort!

13.03.2026 07:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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What's up, Wembley?

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12.03.2026 20:39 πŸ‘ 961 πŸ” 218 πŸ’¬ 31 πŸ“Œ 61
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Ah, The Times, Britain's most dishonest newspaper, with a story which curiously omits all mention of the fact it is a Good Law Project case.

12.03.2026 20:38 πŸ‘ 291 πŸ” 48 πŸ’¬ 9 πŸ“Œ 0
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bear

12.03.2026 20:24 πŸ‘ 2346 πŸ” 510 πŸ’¬ 19 πŸ“Œ 8
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Turns out net zero is cheaper than a single fossil fuel crisis. 🀷

The sooner we build on clean, home-grown energy, the sooner we stop handing the keys to foreign gas markets. But we also need market reform now - so customers, not just corporations, actually reap the benefits of renewables.

12.03.2026 19:33 πŸ‘ 105 πŸ” 38 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

😲😲😲

12.03.2026 20:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We used to tie the taller pots to the railings!

12.03.2026 19:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A cartoon illustration of a stunned cat sitting in a chair reading a book titled "Pushing Crap off Tables." Caption reads "There were techniques listed that she'd never even heard of before."

A cartoon illustration of a stunned cat sitting in a chair reading a book titled "Pushing Crap off Tables." Caption reads "There were techniques listed that she'd never even heard of before."

New information. #grickledoodle #cats #cartoon #art #drawing #funny #humor

12.03.2026 16:06 πŸ‘ 271 πŸ” 54 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 3
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