NEWS: Former ambassador Lord Peter Mandelson has been ARRESTED in the UK after police searched two of his homes as part of an investigation into alleged misconduct in public office tied to the Epstein probe.

I can't say how much I hope Jasmine Crockett defeats James talirico in the election. I think she is the real deal, a very genuine defender of democracy. People like her offer the greatest hope that the US will not slide further into fascism.

It should be illegal for a tv show, movie, or commercial to use an alarm tone that is common for regular people in the real world to use. I don’t want to be watching something then be reminded that I have to get up for work tomorrow.

If we had a law in this country requiring news broadcasts to tell the truth, we would never see another pile of shit like trump ever rise to power.

I (hopefully) started 80 pepper plants yesterday. A bunch of different types. I am serious about my chiles.

It’s not leadership anymore it’s a circus, and everyone’s fighting for center ring.

... I learned from Nikos [Louvros] and from Corfu ...: swim early, before the day warms and when the water still has a faint bite. Swim after lunch, when the sea feels silky. Swim at dusk, when the surface holds the day’s heat and the light becomes thick and slow. www.theguardian.com/travel/2026/...

For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.—Nelson Mandela Pic of the day #photography

Thank you to Greenland for providing emergency medical care to a US sailor on board the submarine, since we did not have adequate resources in the area to treat him. I’m sorry that our president felt the need to cover up our shortcomings with a deranged ghost hospital ship post.

Too bad the Felon wasn’t present, sad for the person that was shot & killed. apple.news/AMKDwpIRgQD2...

@jameslilobrown.bsky.social I am Who I am but who am I?

On President’s Day, the First Amendment Troop staged “ResistDance” — a tribute and act of artistic dissent — at the Lincoln Memorial. ❤️ #FirstAmendment #ArtisticExpression

Millions of Epstein files suggest the existence of a 'global criminal enterprise' that carried out acts meeting the legal threshold of crimes against humanity, a panel of independent experts appointed by the UN Human Rights Council says.

🤍 In loving memory of #WarrenFrost, who passed away on February 17, 2017 And in honor of Doc Hayward - one of the most lovable characters in #TwinPeaks 🤍 🪽 The angels will return, and when you see the one that’s meant to help you, you will weep with joy. 🪽 How they biting back there, Doc?

These two women are suing Andrew Tate, alleging he raped them. Here they visit the social media companies that created Tate. Please share. *one voice altered to disguise identity

I can’t believe you lefty Luddites hate tech so much that you embrace mRNA vaccines, heat pumps, electric bikes, hybrid work, renewable power (and awesome advancements in storage), space telescopes, and hot/cold running water but reject the planet destroying plagiarism enrich the worst people bots!

AOC on Randy Fine: “This is genuinely one of the most disgusting statements I have ever seen issued by an American official — It should not stop shocking us that the Republican Party openly embraces this — Fine should be censured & stripped of committees. To ignore this is to accept & normalize it”

So....the Fourth Reich?

We have some super cute new totes/project bags in for those of us for whom books and yarn are dual passions. Not just me, right? Hartfordyarnworks.com #ProjectBags #FiberArts #SmallBusiness #Shopsmall #bookish

Sounds to me like lil’ Ron is in some deep sh*t. 💩

My agent brings the wise, again 'it’s healthier, especially in this current market, not to assign any kind of moral or qualitative value to being traditionally published.' among other nuggets of great advice portobelloliterary.substack.com/p/so-your-bo...?

A trail down the length of a fallen redwood tree. 🌳 #California #EastCoastKin #Hiking #Nature #Photography #Sequoia #ThickTrunkTuesday #Trail #WestCoastKin

Bass’ comments come days after Wasserman announced he was selling his talent management agency—amid artist backlash—to focus on the Olympics preparation.

I told you they’d come after Veterans’ benefits. www.stripes.com/veterans/202...

Today's slime mould,Trichia crateriformis, which has opened up its top to release its spores (by a process known as circumsessile dehiscence!)

Tomorrow, the Oversight Committee will have the opportunity to question Les Wexner about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Survivors told us from day one: follow the money. That is exactly what we intend to do.

Common Kestrel #birds #photography

Wednesday

Here are some #Southsea #watercolour drawings from 50 years ago. G and I needed temporary accommodation before spending a year in Manchester and we had a wonderful time in a rented flat in Kent Road. I did these from the window plus others and will always treasure them. The building is Brankesmere.

NATURE/BEACH2.GIF

Romania has decoupled economic growth from pollution faster than anywhere else in EU. Its net greenhouse gas emissions intensity fell 88% between 1990 & 2023, so each euro’s worth of economic activity heats planet 10 times less. Emissions have plunged by 75%. www.theguardian.com/environment/...