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Goatherd. Markmaker. In the US and weary to my bones. https://comptonia.blogspot.com
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I'm exhibiting as part of Northants and Rutland Open Studios this year. I'll be part of a group of artists with art at both Northampton Museum and Gallery and Abington Park Museum! #nros2025

This painted Romanesque capital atop a column at the Church of Saint Austremoine d’Issoire, France shows Christ emerging from his tomb, past sleeping guards. The church, restored in 19C, dates back nine centuries www.flickr.com/photos/mones...

Sunrise one of a series of four monoprints

So, apparently June is #skyscrapermonth - exactly why tall buildings need their own special month is anyone’s guess but nevertheless here I am with some skyscrapers for you 😄 #blockprint #londonprint #Londonart #linocut

We are recruiting an industry/collaborative PhD student for a project focusing on green tree retention, and its role for preserving species associated with large trees and dead wood. The project consists of fieldwork, a systematic review, and working at Kopparfors Skogar. Read more and apply below

Easy no-cook dinners for the heat this week: Monday: Cornetto Tuesday: Magnum Wednesday: Solero Thursday: Calippo Friday: Viennetta

Andrew Gifford Greetings Cards: ‘Pine in Last Light near Cahersiveen, Co Kerry’, Andrew Gifford. Andrew is our featured artist for June. www.rathergoodart.co.uk/product/andr... #andrewgifford #rathergoodart

You’ll be too young to remember, but there was a time when you could wake up as many as three mornings in a row and not find the world had lost its fucking mind.

In June 2024, a crocodile terrorising the community of Kamunyuni prompted a swift and careful intervention by SWT and KWS. One was translocated to Tsavo East, but a second, much larger crocodile was caught, the entire trap was airlifted by helicopter and safely released far from human settlements.

A writer pal of mine died five years ago. Today a post suddenly appeared on his Facebook account, some auto-generated AI slop posted by whoever or whatever has got control of it. Annoying and depressing in equal measure.

Last fall, @stationcdrkelly.bsky.social visited Kyiv for the 3rd time in the last 3 years. Our ambassador emphasized the resilience he saw in Ukrainians and urged his country and the world to stand with Ukraine. 3 months ago, 3 years ago, today, tomorrow — this is the way💙💛 Thank you, Scott!

#SheepOfTheDay, Tan Hill

Ironic sloganeering in the Highlands.

yemon persimmons, painted by amanda almira newton, 1921

Coco Gauff becomes the first American to win Roland Garros since 2015. The last to do it? Serena Williams. What. A. Moment. 🇺🇸❤️

Coco Gauff hugs her mom and dad after winning Roland Garros. They have dedicated their lives to helping her achieve her dream. They’ve helped her become a great tennis player. But most importantly, they’ve taught her to be a great human being. Beautiful moment. 🥹

A view of Santa Maura, Levkas, Ionian Islands https://www.wikiart.org/en/edward-lear/a-view-of-santa-maura-levkas-ionian-islands

Slow day in Snakeland:

This might be the absolute greatest reply we have ever received. Thank you, Cookie Monster 📕🍪💙

June is #NationalDairyMonth and we would like to extend a very big thank you to all the veterinary professionals who oversee the welfare of dairy animals and play a critical role in ensuring the safety of our food supply!

Our conservation work is not only focused on saving individual animals, but preserving natural ecosystems and their inhabitants - fauna and flora! We are working to safeguard wild spaces that provide a home for all-manner of wild species. Learn more: sheldrickwildlifetrust.org

The 2025 Pride Garden Party at Sarah Orne Jewett House is next week. We talk to our event partner, New Hampshire Outright, about how knowing history can empower LGBTQ+ youth now and in the future. • Celebrate LGBTQ+ History → www.historicnewengland.org/celebrating-...

Breaking news: Bus Driver refuses to work Mondays and Thursdays...

I like to revisit this one when the housework in getting me down.

We wanted to share this new film with our community: Experience the breathtaking true story of those risking everything to protect the Amazon Rainforest — and our collective future in the new movie, "We Are Guardians." Tickets + tour info: weareguardiansfilm.com

Howatke https://www.wikiart.org/en/edward-lear/howatke-1867

My Etsy shop's now open for a v. limited print run of half calendars of my tiny posy & botanical photos. I design my photos using recent neuroscientific research so that looking at them alleviates stress & lift mood. Each calendar=6 very high quality frameable prints: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/silv...

Two new #collagraph prints for the Kettering and District Art Society exhibition - opens on Sunday afternoon! 1. Portraits of snowdrops 2. Steeple of St Peter and St Paul Church, Kettering