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southerncelt.bsky.social
European centrist in Essex. Gay dad. Parkinsons husband. Sensible but racy. @estuaryegality on the dark side.
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Obama knew

El Capitan displays a massive American flag upside down—the traditional signal of distress or extreme emergency.

Trump says Ukraine has no cards to play. If it comes down to poker. that opens up all of Eastern Europe and Baltics to Russia. Taiwan to China.

Today’s cover of the Murdoch-owned New York Post

Have to remember that Trump is not the USA. He's its president for now.But he's not the people of the USA. Only they can show their position on Putin and Ukraine.

It was an honor to sign the guest book in the home of Anne Frank. I was here as a younger man and thought about her life as a dark chapter of history. Today, I can’t help but think of her story as one of caution. Our world is fragile, and it’s incumbent on us not to break it.

President Zelenskyy has been one of the greatest leaders of our time, guiding Ukraine through the darkest period of its recent history, rising up to Russia’s unwarranted aggression, being an inspiration to the Ukrainian people and ensuring that Ukraine’s voice is heard on the world stage.

In these difficult days thank goodness for the Daily Star. Please share this with Trumpy friends

Aaaand… here’s what you COULD have won!

This only confirms one thing… They never had any intention of supporting our community in the first place if they’re so quick to walk away.

JFC indeed.

There’s a certain brutal irony in leaving the EU and hoping to be treated better than the EU only to find out that no one can be bothered to make the distinction.

I gather some folks in America have claimed in court that Trump fu**ed them over to.

Standing room only after bank orders staff back to the office but fails to replace the space it closed when they worked from home bit.ly/40UDAVv

Happy St Valentines Day. The patron saint of epilepsy and beekeepers. Nothing to do with romance.

Love it.😄🤣😄

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! Love is the greatest gift :-)} "If we could look into each other's hearts, and understand the unique challenges each of us faces, I think we would treat each other much more gently, with more love, patience, tolerance, and care." ~MJ Ashton SENDING YOU LOTS OF LOVE :-)}

Well done Brexiters. Put us at the whim of a US 'regime' that has no interest in European allies unless they bend to its will. Failing which it imposes economic sanction (tariffs).

Love this picture ❤️

A friend texted to tell me I went viral on Twitter AND Facebook. Two of my least favorite places

NO MORE WARS! Pervasive ongoing armed conflicts & wars involve more than 40 countries. How can we teach our children that violence will not solve their problems, when our government always turns to violence to solve its problems? Support alliances that deter conflict. ALL WARS ARE AGAINST CHILDREN!

when im seated on a train i find the motion so soothing that i dont want the journey to end. Cradle rocking?

Well that's not very dodgy at all

You should search out the excellent Jimmy McGovern series, Moving On. There are over fifty (45-min) single dramas in the Play for Today style… of which I directed six (he said proudly!). It’s where I got my opportunity to learn my trade wearing a different hat. Always grateful. 🙌

oh how i love a squashed train journey to work

Being alone is not boring, for me it’s my comfort zone. I love my own space.

Land use in England is at a crossroads, balancing housing, nature, farming, and energy needs. Your views are sought to deliver a strategy. @oscarwoofs.bsky.social reports on the public consultation

Kilauea, Hawaii’s most active volcano, spewed lava into the air again on Tuesday morning. The volcano has been erupting intermittently since December, and this is the ninth eruption since then.

🙌 Well done everyone! 🙌 Read (and share!) this piece by Robert McMaster, who started the petition:

D'you know, weather here's been so grey and grim over past few weeks I'm absolutely ready to fly out to Gran Canaria on Saturday. Forecast sunny and 20° compared to grey and 6° in Essex.

I hate the misconception that introverts don’t like talking. If you’re the right person, we’ll talk to you for hours on end about pretty much anything. However, it’s incredibly difficult to find the right people, so for the most part we’ll probably just stay quiet

OUT NOW! We analysed 180 countries to see how they scored in the fight against corruption. Check out your country’s score! #CPI2024

only trouble with a 9mile run at my age is the need to up on calories to stop falling asleep.

⚡️ The historic moment of Estonia leaving the Russian-fed power grid. On February 8, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia left Russia and Belarus energy system. By the end of the day today, they will have joined the European grid.

I believe!

Renewable electricity production is the cheapest. Yet the price consumers pay is linked to fossil fuel production prices. Uncouple those. Let people see the real benefits of renewable energy with the option of cheaper bills and then turbo charge the greenification of our energy

I just lost my job, along with most of my coworkers, due to the illegal grant freeze. I worked at an organization that -helped veterans who have lost a limb -Assisted elderly and disabled people -Helped hospitals better treat people who have lost limbs

Tesla earned $2.3 billion in the United States in 2024. You'd think it paid a lot in taxes, right? Well it paid precisely $0 in federal income taxes last year. You want waste and fraud? Look at what some big corporations and the rich are getting away with.

The word 'symposium' comes from a Greek term for a drinking party, should you be looking for a truthful excuse to knock off early.

Every accusation is a confession.

where is your 'go to' holiday destination and why?

Five things that annoy introverts: 1. Uninvited interruptions during their alone time 2. Being pressured to socialize when they need solitude to recharge 3. Overly crowded and noisy environments 4. Constant small talk that lacks depth and authenticity 5. Being misunderstood as shy or anti-social

Populism is about loss of faith Most people don’t want division—they want action. But if mainstream politics can’t deliver, populism will fill the gap. The choice for leaders is simple, writes @stephenmcnair.bsky.social - disrupt or be disrupted. #FutureOfPolitics

#BlueCrew - Quote of the Day

Are you with me?

cancelled our plan for £8k anniversary trip to Vegas and booked £3k luxury hotel in Italy.