I dislike heatwaves, so I've taken to booing weather forecasts. #downwiththissortofthing

A classic novel.

The Great Red Scare of Mesopotamia was really something.

I won't take down the bad post because that looks like hiding. But please know that I'm truly sorry I disappointed folks who trust me to be more careful. Most of all I'm sorry to the women who came forward only to be disbelieved and smeared. You deserved better and I feel absolutely gutted. 2/2

This article is from last year. It shows that there was enough to disqualify Platner back then. Platner's defenders are blaming the establishment, the media and the accusers, just like MAGA. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

I recorded some piano today. 🎹🎧🎛️

It's great to get back to some flute practice. I'm going to be covering a song by one of my favourite new artists.

Another bop from Erin LeCount! 🎞️📽️🎥 youtu.be/ugOKsSDy6BM?...

An update on my flute learning with this Gabrielle song. youtube.com/shorts/7gHsK...

Part 5 of the 'Brexit Is' series: Brexit is this song. youtu.be/BLkvtHwSyM4?...

What on earth has happened to the Labour Party? www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

I'm really enjoying this by @bellamackie.bsky.social.

Number 4 in the 'Brexit Is' series: Brexit is when you send a message or upload a post containing a typo and it's two late to change it.

'Brexit Is' Number 3: Brexit is stepping on a Lego.

Trying not to melt while practising the violin. 🎻

Thomas Partey will stand trial for r**e. Djed Spence refused to shake Partey's hand. Yet, it is Spence who is facing a backlash. One of the reasons I think we don't see real societal change is that we value politeness over morality. 1/5

I remember this. It was a scandal that rocked the national news!

'Brexit Is' Number Two: Brexit is not being able to find the end of the sellotape.

Thankful that I'm practising in a room without windows. I hope you are all staying safe in the hot weather.

Happy Brexit Referendum Day to all who didn't celebrate.

To mark ten years since the Brexit Referendum, I am beginning a little series I call, 'Brexit is'. Number one: Brexit is walking confidently out of a room and getting the sleeve of your jumper caught on the door.

The big news here in the UK is that I recently had a football-themed snack. ⚽🥅

A beautiful and intelligent woman.

Perhaps you thought I'd stopped posting piano pictures. I have not.

Can’t help but notice all the people who said Obama would desecrate the White House with Escalades and rap music on the South Lawn are absolutely loving this UFC fight on the South Lawn. Probably just a coincidence.

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There's a popular opinion at the moment which claims that campaigning for equality for certain communities (often dismissed as Identity Politics) gets in the way of solving economic inequality. It's not an either/or, and we should be very wary of anyone who says that it is.

A lovely book shop. 📚 #dauntbooks

There is only one woman among the headline acts for the Lincoln Castle gigs. I know some people will say, "What does it matter about the gender? Shouldn't it be on merit?" Exactly. There are so many female artists in the music industry, why is that not reflected in the lineup?

Immigrants do not have to contribute exceptionally to deserve safety Immigrants do not have to permanently grovel to their new country to justify their existence Immigrants are allowed to be just as mediocre, grumpy or homesick as anyone else

I remember the bombs. I remember walking past burning cars to get to work. I remember the shootings. I remember the fear. I remember the hope everyone felt as we voted for the Good Friday agreement. I remember us believing that future generations wouldn't have to suffer this.

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I had a day out in London yesterday. Prepare for some photo spam over the next few days.

Before a family trip to London, I joked with my Mum that I always expect to see famous people in London. Well, yesterday I think I spotted rapper, writer and activist Akala and former Tottenham player Michael Dawson.

On June 11, Parliament will vote on whether to end the 'One in, one out' policy. Care4Calais and a number of other organisations are campaigning for people to contact their MPs, requesting that members vote to end the scheme.You can find out more here: help.care4calais.org/page/191519/...

These were the notebooks I used for my MA. I'm starting a PhD in October, so I have an excuse to get more.

For his 4th birthday today, Conway shall receive a frozen blueberry for every like he gets. #HappyBirthdayConway #Conway #Dogo

This is Rafael my practice mascot giraffe. 🦒

There's been more condemnation of Spurs fans and players celebrating staying in the Premier League (it's relief) than when some of our supporters racially abused one of our players.

I'm trying not to melt while practising piano in this weather. 🎹🫠

Tottenham away... from relegation.

In 2016, you couldn't move for people backing Leicester in the title race. Ten years later, the club has been relegated to League One and where was this support from neutrals? That's the subject of my latest blog post. ⚽🥅🏆 sophiebrienmusictuition.wordpress.com/2026/05/22/n...

There are days when I miss being an editor. I loved writing headlines. Whoever did this, I hope they took the rest of the day off.

Steep Hill has been named the prettiest street in Britain. I know I'm biased, but it is indeed lush. www.timeout.com/uk/news/pret...

I'm looking forward to finally reading this.

We've been scrolling through Prime Ministers since Brexit. What was billed by some people as a potential first step towards the collapse of the EU has instead created more instability in our domestic politics.

Another visual snippet of my new composition. 🎹🎼🎶

On Saturday 16th, thousands of racists will descend upon London. Refugee charity Choose Love has set up a site to convert the march into a fundraiser for displaced people. www.tommychooseslove.org

The stories & photos from today’s voting rights marches in Alabama deserve to be seen by people who weren’t able to stand there in person. If this piece moves you, please share it widely & help make sure these voices aren’t lost in the noise of a crowded news cycle. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...