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paulasmith.bsky.social
I draw animals, knit, think about politics, retired doctor.
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I was unable to work between December & April due to a breakdown. Every single RT here helps put my creative & mental health workshops in front of more eyes & helps me get back on my feet financially. It would help *so* much if you could RT my workshop below if you have a few seconds. Thankyou 🌿

submitted 24 days ago • 5 comments

Longest shot in the world here, but one of our #cats went missing last Saturday and still hasn't shown up. Never missed a meal in her almost 6 years. She's microchipped, neutered, and wearing a grey collar. Droylsden area of Greater Manchester, specifically M43 7 postcode. Please repost.

submitted 35 days ago • 25 comments

A quick reminder that no dog died from missing a walk, but many dogs have died as a result of being exercised in hot weather! I've treated many dogs with heat stroke and it is often fatal, which is heartbreaking for the owners.

submitted 43 days ago • 5 comments

Along the Spree - Berlin #watercolor 14x20 inches @bsky.art The beautiful Cathedral of Berlin aside the Spree River

submitted 59 days ago • 4 comments

Take a look at Gail’s stuff. She is a bona fide genius.

submitted 64 days ago • 2 comments

Another quick hello from wild & wonderful Patagonia! We explored Chile's Torres del Paine national park over 4 days, & spent a beautiful morning capturing the majestic mountains, towering up to 3 km/ 1.86 miles above us! This video was taken a little later after a stunning, red sunrise! #nature

submitted 67 days ago • 21 comments

Delighted to say that lamb racing season has started. Just the most joyous thing to watch.

submitted 67 days ago • 8 comments

Lovely to know that viewers of #TheTraitors have donated as much as Alexander would have won.

submitted 137 days ago • 4 comments

Also you can say why you’re donating so…

submitted 139 days ago • 1 comment

Wow, I'm as shocked as this fledgling great grey owl at all the likes, follows, and wonderful comments on yesterdays photo. Thank you all so much! #owls #birds #canada #nature #wildlife #photography #wildlifephotography #birding #nikon

submitted 150 days ago • 32 comments

Slender-billed Gull, silently flying across the lake, before the sun came out this morning. #birds

submitted 152 days ago • 22 comments

I've been researching the work of Alice Balfour (1850-1936) but there are other women with impressive lepidopteran legacies at National Museums Scotland. Dorothy Jackson (1892-1973) began her ento career young & on moths. She left AMAZING records & paintings! A research idea for '25?🤞#MothsMatter

submitted 167 days ago • 1 comment

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Have a hobby, not a side hustle and other great pearls of wisdom. Words to Live By Number 157

submitted 181 days ago • 14 comments

The Roseate Spoonbill... #photography #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #birds #thelittlethings

submitted 182 days ago • 3 comments

This was one of the most beautiful cranes that I was able to photograph in 2024. This beautiful bird an International Crane Foundation resident in Baraboo, Wisconsin. The bird's name is Periwinkle and she's a Blue Crane. Blue Cranes hail from South Africa. #ArtAdventCalendar #photograph #Birds

submitted 191 days ago • 35 comments

From Hags, on the privileged middle-aged woman who's meant to shut up but, unbelievably, doesn't

submitted 194 days ago • 3 comments

Every year, I buy myself a really nice present, some frippery I’ve wanted but couldn’t justify otherwise. It’s my reward for being me, given with love and gratitude, accepted with humility and thanks. Try it ❤️

submitted 197 days ago • 39 comments

That rare thing, a fair Budget comment. From David Smith of the Sunday Times - is he here? www.thetimes.com/article/1c78...

submitted 198 days ago • 4 comments

This is one of those photos that you can't quite believe really happened. I encountered this grey gray owl (1 of 2) on my way home from town. It was so focussed on hunting, that I could stand to the side and watch. I didn't have my camera set to continuous shutter, so I'm stunned this came out. 🪶🌿

submitted 202 days ago • 133 comments

Oh no he didn't like that. Do it again!

submitted 206 days ago • 13 comments

Here I stand like someone who has just come into a huge room at a conference, full of people talking to each other, some with huge audiences, some with just a few; some people just watch. I've come on my own, and I hope I find some people I know already, as well as make new connections! Hi, Bluesky!

submitted 213 days ago • 7 comments