Sadness arrives uninvited. Joy demands more—it requires us to search, to kindle, to protect the flame against every wind. When we choose joy despite everything that argues against it, we don't just save ourselves—we illuminate the way for everyone around us.

Major update to our map of Anglo-Saxon London... we've now added etymologies for each place name, so you can find out what your bit of London used to be called.... and why londonist.substack.com/p/mapping-an...

🤬🤬🤬 Starmer isn't even bothering to make a pretence of treating us fairly anymore

There are 3m people in the UK on Universal Credit looking for work. There are 720,000 jobs the lowest number ever. 150,000 are for the NHS who lists but doesn't hire. There aren't any jobs for people to work. But they will keep blaming you.

This could be useful. But I bet it won't be flying out of Hawarden International www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-w...

May ALL BEINGS know Health, Happiness, Peace, and Ease. #MondayMetta 🙏 #PLUR 🙏💜☮️

Cofiwn Aberfan

Cofiwch Aberfan / Remember Aberfan 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Today marks 59 years since the Aberfan disaster. At 9:15am on 21 October 1966, a coal spoil tip collapsed onto the Welsh village of Aberfan, tragically killing 116 children and 28 adults. One of the darkest days in Wales’ history — never forgotten. #wales

Today is the 89th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street. Decent, ordinary people stood against the rise of fascism. Always remember. #Cofiwch youtu.be/Vv9iZ6Aj8oM?si…

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I saw this 'elsewhere', & I didn't want you to miss it @ffyncwraig.bsky.social, because it's right up your street..... & not at all controversial 😇

Another beautiful view across the valley on this morning's perambulation, featuring 2 of our great attractions. Moel Fammau, & Synthite chemical works* (*one of those two may *possibly* not be a great local attraction. Just possibly)

Lovely weather for the morning walk down to the metropolis today

Today is the 91st anniversary of the Gresford colliery disaster And today may each and every person who lost their life be remembered Requiescat in pace 🙏

Happy International Talk Like A Pirate Day Have a swashbuckling day, me hearties

I had to visit the local garden centre this morning @chumantastic.bsky.social , & I saw this. It's still September!!! So you can imagine how absolutely........ 'delighted' I was 🤦☹️😂 (just thought I'd let you know, because I knew you'd appreciate it)

People are exhausted. Our high streets, public spaces, whole communities left unloved. Blaming migrants won’t fix this. Tackling inequality will. Tax the super-rich. Fund public services. #DrawTheLine www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

A legend tells that when a god married a lovely mortal princess, he ordered thousands of tiny bells be hidden amongst the trees to ring in celebration. Afterwards, he transformed them into fuchsia flowers that swing silently in the breeze as a reminder of their love. #folklore

My wife shared this with me and I’m tellin you… it’s worth the read.

"Are you a terrorist?"

There's less than a month to go before Gladfest returns! Check out the timetable of all the amazing speakers, talks, and events! There's something for everyone at our friendliest festival. Click here for more info and to get your tickets: buff.ly/ZHtTugm

Want to learn to recognise some pollinators? Here are some butterfly species you should look out for this summer! 🦋

#InternationalTigerDay A day to reflect on the importance of one of the most iconic of creatures

Wales Millennium Centre has announced the return of Cardiff Bay's Llais music festival, and released details of some of the extraordinary talent scheduled to perform this year

Today's thought for the day has to be from the Dalai Lama Happy Birthday Your Holiness 🙏 #DalaiLamabirthday

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Celtic cousins, if you know you know (words & image shamelessly 'acquired' from The Goginan)

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Bore da #Heddwch #Pax #Peace