felt good to get in the freezing cold sea on the first of the year (even if I only got up to my shins 😤) at Lunderston Bay

Woo wee I was pretty scared there for a minute but I'm still here. Apparently this was posted by some sort of crank or charlatan. Who would have thought that would happen?

A street scene from the '90s (see Alt txt for more info). This detailed watercolour drawing of mine from >30 yrs ago of King's Parade, #Cambridge was completed on the spot in about 3 hours. I was sitting on a metal box that controlled the rising bollards. Sold ages ago. #watercolour #enpleinair

Photos of Oregon clouds by David Jorling. whyevolutionistrue.com/2026/01/01/r...

365 Challenge No.2 2026 - Publish a photo each day on a weekly topic Week 1 (Differing perspectives) - Day 1 - Looking up in silver birch forest #fotosbyfaj #fajweeklychallenge2026 #silverbirch #lookingup #perspective #photography #blueskykin more at fotosbyfaj.com

Another of my watercolour drawings of Winchester from 1997 (still in my possession). I sat by some railings with my back to the cathedral and completed this on the spot even though light rain came on (I had an umbrella). #art #Winchester #enpleinair #watercolour

I took hundreds or more likely thousands of these types of shots on La Cumbre Peak in 2025. There were some strong contenders with more color but I love how many hills popped up that I don't normally see...so this is probably my favorite foothills shot of the year! #Photography #SantaBarbara #Sunset

HNY from the Kingdom of Kent 🙂🌳

Aaagggghh! The raging inadequacy of these fascistic wankers; wanting to control everything that challenges the limits of their own brains and idiotic notions of patriotism… which is a lot.. Please god can we make reason and decency persuasive again. This relentless horseshit is beyond tedious.

One of the first things a Farage government will do will be to make sure "the young are taught correctly about our history," and if that doesn't set off all manner of alarm bells then it should. (MAIL)

Right! Where are all the teachers I don’t follow on here. Make yourselves known! I’m needing me some more teacher chat. #TeacherSky #EduSky #EduSkyPrimary #PrimaryTeachers

… celestial sunset …

Spotted sandpiper #birdoftheday #reflections

Was there any doubt that my favorite photo from Nov 2025 was going to be from the year’s biggest aurora storm? I chose this photo to share not only because it's a new one from that series to this channel but also the only one with my tiny little shadow at the bottom :) #yearinreview #northernlights

Up the hill with the sun this morning. The light was just beautiful.

I try not to talk about education during holidays as people need a break but felt this was too important not to be shared. The country shouldn’t be like this.

I love this painting. There's such a hidden story there. Is the painter being annoying? Is the painting meant to be put above the snack drawer her already chunky husband keeps raiding? Or is she judging us through the mists of time? Marco Basaiti - Portrait of a Lady early 1500

A jumble of cables. my take on ravel.me/textured-lan... 🧶 #knit #knitsky

That face!

december 30/25 altocumulus clouds over the Salish Sea #photography #clouds #skyscape #yyj #WestCoastKin

Okay sunset

My other cat would like it noted that he also likes a box and this photo did not get the 850+ likes that his brother got.

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A growing body of research indicates that Texas's restrictive abortion bans have negatively impacted the health and lives of Texas women and babies in multiple ways. Across the board, pregnancy outcomes and complications have worsened.

"Every part of the journey is of importance to the whole." ~ St. Teresa of Ávila A Moonlit Lane in Winter (1874) 🎨 John Atkinson Grimshaw

My painting RED BEACH CHAIR

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He’s not hiding his medical records because he’s healthy, and he’s not hiding the Epstein files because he’s innocent. This isn’t complicated.

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Pelosi: “The President incited an insurrection. We begged him to send the National Guard, they never sent them. This President is trying to re-write history… it was an assault on the constitution of 🇺🇸.”

God honestly. Doesn’t this just sum up Reform. And their plastic patriotism. Can’t even give a straight answer or follow the rules on their unbelievably naff merch. So on brand. Oh well. You sell or wear one of these, you’ve told us all we need to know about you. (iPaper)

When Putin arrived in the USA in January, Trump rolled out a literal red carpet and then personally met him at the foot of the airplane steps. When Zelinskyy arrived today, not only did Trump not greet him at the airport, NO US OFFICIAL MET HIM. And yet Trump wants us to believe he is impartial.

'Snow Day London' by contemporary Welsh painter Sarah Evans #Womensart

Before every meeting or even phone call with Zelinskyy, Trump first calls Putin. That should tell you something. It is a strictly one-way street since he never calls Zelinskyy, EU leaders, or anyone else before talking with Putin. Clearly, Putin's approval matters to him.

Truss needs an intervention of some sort. She's spouting "globalist" conspiracy theories and that's some really crazy stuff.

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Don’t listen to fools or you might become one.

Yes indeed, Hamilton canceled its 2026 run at the Kennedy Center. NINE MONTHS AGO.

A rare proud father post (I’m proud all the time just post about it rarely). My daughter got her Switch 2 for Christmas and spent the next 2 days - no, not playing - crocheting a case for it and I was trully amazed by the result. Extra pockets, slot for cartridges - work of art.

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“Farage had an uneasy end to the year” Where “uneasy” = exposed as racist with corrupt/traitorous links to Russia and useless at running councils. But no worries. They’ll just join forces with the failed Tories to “end the left wing tyranny.” They can all go to hell. (Sunday Times)

A body at rest tends to remain at rest, especially when the body has a cat on her lap and it’s raining outside…

Toby Morton, a 'South Park' alum, bought www.trumpkennedycenter.org months ago on a hunch that the ridiculously vain Donald Trump would rename the Center. Donald’s stupidity is only exceeded by his predictability.

Alleyway #photography #monochrome #blackandwhite #urban #street #medellín #pentax

The comedown after a holiday high or any anticipated celebration can sometimes be tough. 🧍🏼‍♀️Teen 1 is away with her bf. 🧍🏼Teen 2 is out with his 🚲 & chums. My 🏡 seems big, quiet, & full of leftovers! I have a hot date with my sofa, ☕️, leftovers (& 🧀), & the following; 🐢📚🛁⏰ & 🎼. #EasyLikeSundayMorning