Woman Sings (2026) Ink on paper drawing

We visited Cahuenga Carnegie in Los Angeles, on our tour of #CaliforniaCarnegies. A beautifully decorative yet functional library in an area of acute deprivation. Armenian Korean and Ukrainian languages, music, English and Spanish classes, talks and seminars all in positivity

Sun and Wind Frederick Varley 1915

Get ready. As the Iran War spirals out of control, Trump is going to get more desperate. The new attacks on ABC for airing criticism of Trump is a sign of what’s the come. We cannot shrug it off as “Trump being Trump”. He’s trying to build a censorship state - plain and simple.

Making Life on Earth: Attenborough’s Greatest Adventure review – the anecdotes are just amazing

The joy & irony of an English king, on the 250th anniversary of American independence, lecturing Congress on history and values.

Happy Earth Day 🌎 Covers by Ilonka Karasz, Tom Gauld, William Steig, Bob Knox, Rea Irvin, Jenni Oliver, Arthur Getz, Charles E Martin, William Steig, Jean-Jacques Sempe, Eric Drooker, Edna Eicke, Mary Petty, Loveis Wise, and Andrea Arroyo.

i can't help but think about 10 or 11 years ago when conservatives insisted that obama was uniquely anti-catholic because his administration thought that catholic-led orgs could just fill out a form if they didn't want to cover contraceptives in their health plans for employees.

We will see tonight whether our military leaders will honor their oaths or whether they are just the tools of a madman.

More innocent times. pre 9/11, pre financial crisis, pre Brexit, pre Trump, pre Covid ..... Bliss indeed.

Ireland is the 5th freest nation in the world, with full political rights and near-ideal civil liberties. The country sits alongside Finland, Norway, Sweden & New Zealand. At a time when global freedom is in decline, Ireland is a beacon of positivity. 🇮🇪 freedomhouse.org/report/freed...

Congratulations #LindaIrvine - richly deserved 💐💐💐

Cover Me With Sunshine Nicki Ault 2021

Looking East to the Mainland Takao Tanabe 1983

The peaceful Clady River with Errigal standing proudly in the Donegal landscape.

Arctic Delight Nicholas Bott c. 2018

Storm Born Katharine Burns 2025

Today’s Daily Cartoon, by Matt Reuter. #NewYorkerCartoons

Retour de l'école Claude Picher 1989

Quit ChatGPT: right now! Your subscription is bankrolling authoritarianism | Rutger Bregman

Waiting for the music to start @ronniescotts.bsky.social #upstairs #gospel

Fish Norval Morrisseau ~ Anishinaabe n.d.

Deeply impressive story of how and why there has been no school massacre in UK since Dunblane - and how gun ownership can be effectively controlled.

Must read ....

Children Playing on a Winter Day Kathleen Moir Morris n.d.

#mustwatch #downcemeteryroad #greatcast @appletvupdates.bsky.social #ruthwilson #adeelakhtar #emmathompson @bottleyard.bsky.social #quirky #smart tv.apple.com/gb/show/down...

Has the world forgotten the cost of war? #leemiller

Sunny Winter Day, Bracebridge, Ontario Isabel McLaughlin n.d.

So was the release of the Epstein files intended to divert attention from the "Melania" movie calamity or vice versa?

Now its our turn to stand strong against tyranny

Reminds me of the Christmas 1974 we spent with friends in Winnipeg. Never been colder in my entire life.

You must watch the whole thing. edition.cnn.com/2026/01/05/p...

John Lavery’s fantastic Donegal ’Potato Digger’ from @ulstermuseum

We visited Kilcooley & Ards North Down Womens Centre and Seacourt Print Workshop in Bangor to learn from their exceptional experiences in regeneration and entrepreneurial development. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and for your creative spirits!

Recognition of a Palestinian state would declare what has long been the view of British governments: that the alternative is conflict without end. Read @bronwenmaddox.bsky.social's latest for @chathamhouse.org on why the UK should recognise a Palestinian state ⤵️

I was a Samaritan – I love Samaritans. But for the sake of all who take those calls, it must change course | Peter Ormerod

Justin Rose at 11th #Portrush #Open

Great to see you @quintinoliver.bsky.social & thanks for joining Peacewalls: Continuing the Conversation - great group & great discussion 🗣️

Loving the army of #LoveHeritageNI enthusiasts marching up Oldpark Road to explore our #BackToLife endeavours!

June Belfast 2025 Project Update #belfast #peacewalls #post-conflict vickycosstick.co.uk/so/51PSrv4j3...

What is happening now around #Belfast's #peacewalls? Anyone who lives, works or creates near/on the interfaces is welcome to attend this conversation day at Townsend Memorial Hall Mon23Jun. With 20 new images by #FrankieQuinn More info & sign up .... eventbrite.co.uk/e/belfast-pe...

Not often you catch @newyorker.com out with a misplaced #apostrophe 😱

The spring issue of @theworldtoday.bsky.social is out & free to read: - How Trump upended the world in 50 days - Can Syria unify its army to stem the growing violence? - Former N'lands defence minister @kajsaollongren.bsky.social urges Euro economies to move to a war footing ... and much more 👇

Love the work #graphicnovel #vintagetravel #ireland @societyofauthors.bsky.social

Please join and support my Belfast 2025 project: "Belfast Peacewalls - Continuing the Conversation". Everything you need to know - www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/belfast-pe...

📽️ My thoughts on the year anniversary since the return of the Northern Ireland Executive. #northernireland #nio #hilarybenn #ulsteruniversity

I'm looking forward to starting work on the question - Belfast's Peacewalls: Can they ever be removed? What has changed on the interfaces and what still needs to change? With a set of new peacewalls photos by Frankie Quinn - and a day conference in June 2025. #Belfast #peacewalls #legacy #troubles

Please join and support my Belfast 2025 project: "Belfast Peacewalls - Continuing the Conversation". Everything you need to know - www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/belfast-pe...

Fridays late afternoon view over Lough Veagh in the Glenveagh National Park in Donegal. www.inishview.com/activity/gle... #donegal #wildatlanticway #visitdonegal #govisitdonegal #ireland