The most enlightening and disappointing thing to come out of this ICE shooting is that the right legitimately does not give a fuck about human life if it harms their political narrative. Watching people malign a 37 year old mother for being murdered by her country is insane.

Brooklyn, Portland, OR #pdx #graffiti #murals #streetart #formlineart

Goldmine brook frozen waterfall #photography, #potd2026, #photoaday, #pad2026-007, #waterfall, #frozenwaterfall, #wallofice, #winter, #iceworld

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This is Chili. He was invited to his first doggy pool party. Quickly learned he really, realllly likes doing belly flops. 13/10 (TT: goldenchilidog)

This is Chilli. He can go from zero to sixty in a matter of seconds. Uses this extraordinary ability to say good morning very promptly. 14/10 (IG: chilli.thegreyhound)

‘Very unique’: Pod of killer whales seen rubbing bellies on rocks off B.C.'s Sunshine Coast #BritishColumbia Whale expert says the phenomena is a specialized behaviour specific to northern resident killer whales www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Something interesting you might not have realized: a number of words in English are NOUNS when you stress the FIRST syllable, but VERBS when you stress the SECOND syllable. "Your CONduct is better when you conDUCT yourself appropriately.” 🧵⬇️

Before I announce #RecipeOfTheDay I want to thank you all for your birthday wishes yesterday. Sorry not to do so individually: I’m overwhelmed by your loveliness! As for today, I have some smokily beguiling (and #glutenfree) Triple Chocolate Buckwheat Cookies for you www.nigella.com/recipes/trip...

Rainbow roast on the freezing rainy morning 🌈🥶

In Cumbrian dialects, 'thimble-flower' is foxglove, 'bummel' is bee, and 'tod' is fox in lore, fox carries a magical pearl, that brings good luck to whomever finds it more: "Folklore of the Lake District" bardofcumberland.com/folklore/ #nature #folklore #booksky 📷 Alan McFadyen

Watercolour painting of some flowers to brighten up your day! #art #watercolours #painting

Oh no🙀 Hoomom is dancing to get our day started. You should try it... youtu.be/k9olaIio3l8?...

In the January edition of our newsletter about creating positive change, we look at reproductive rights, including contraception access on campus and men joining the abortion conversation: reasonstobecheerful.world/the-spark-re...

Reasons to be Cheerful has well over 3,000 sustaining members. Their contributions are our single biggest source of revenue. To our longtime supporters, and to those who just joined, thank you for making this publication possible.

Toshiko Takaezu (1922 – 2011) US ceramic artist. noted for her pioneering work in the medium #Womensart

It’s Epiphany! And #RecipeOfTheDay celebrates it French-style with puff pastry and frangipane, in other words, this Galette des Rois👑 www.nigella.com/recipes/gale...

We love a miniature. This furniture maker recently replicated a 17th-century marquetry table from the V&A's collection at 1:8 scale. www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/01/terr...

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In Chicago, Luftwerk draws on the characteristics of sunlight as it broaches the horizon, cultivating a body of work that conjures luminosity through negative space and pigment. www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/01/luft...

This Hyderabad-based design studio translates traditional Indian basketweaving into contemporary installations. www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/01/the-...

“Father’s Letters” opens in 1937 and traces the correspondence between Professor Vangengheim—who worked as Stalin's weather forecaster and was later imprisoned in the Soviet Gulag— and his daughter Eleonora.

She fell off a bridge and got stuck just before Christmas. The poor old girl has been terrified. It's taken 2 weeks of lots of patience but she is finally letting me in!

Panda saw his first ever snow today. What a recovery considering… 🥵 Found with 24 hours to live 🇹🇭 Collapsed outside a 7-11 in Thailand 🐶 Obese and covered in leeches and ticks 🏥 He spent 2 weeks in ICU 🌴 Months of rehab His new forever home in Scotland is ❤️

Hard to believe how good she looks now 🩷

Broccoli and Stilton Soup is #RecipeOfTheDay! I must tell you that this is best made with frozen broccoli, but if you’re using fresh, get enough to leave you a kilo just of florets, and roughly chop before cooking until soft. Do feel free to use any cheese you want! www.nigella.com/recipes/broc...

1 YEAR of EXPERIMENTATION with unconventional art materials #sustainableart #recycledart #artmaterials #mixedmediaart #collageart

#TheOutpost 🌱🌿👨‍🌾🍅🫘 order seeds asap! From Sweet to Heat: A Farmers Market Guide to Peppers : Foodwise foodwise.org/articles/far...

It was a bit slippery in parts going up Glastonbury Tor today at sunrise. Once up there though it was such a beautiful morning. The view through the archway of St Michael's tower shortly before the sun rose.

I get a lot of peace from watching the birds in the garden - so I thought I’d share a bit of peace with you this morning. Have a wonderful day. 🌱 #nature #gardening #birds #January #peaceful #JanuaryMornings

Night night sweet dreamies Self-love doesn’t arrive all at once. It starts with liking who you are, which comes from respecting yourself, which begins with thinking kinder thoughts about yourself. Why not give it a go?

'Winter trees' textile collage with #embroidery, by UK textile artist Katy Rundle #WomensArt

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Good morning and welcome to marvellous marmalade Monday Looking on the bright side doesn't mean that everything is okay, but it proves that you will be okay. And you will 🧡

Guten Morgen! (Langfoss, Norwegen, Sommer 2025)

I'm not sure why, but Democracy Docket had one of its best days for new memberships. Thank you to everyone who signed up. Your support allows the 22-person team to keep you informed about the fight for democracy and free and fair elections. More premium content coming in the morning!

Tens of thousands of Cycling Without Age volunteers in 41 countries around the world help combat loneliness with the simple act of a bike ride. reasonstobecheerful.world/cycling-with...

'Avatar Reef' teapot by UK based ceramicist Delfina Emmanuel, who creates work often inspired by marine life #WomensArt

Contemporary Polish painter Martha Zamarska #WomensArt #January

US artist Allison May Kiphuth creates layered ink and watercolour illustrations in wooden boxes inspired by the landscape of her home. #WomensArt

Grab a cup of coffee and apply!

Every major movement in history was built by people who didn’t fully agree with each other. If someone’s with you 70–80% of the way, they’re not your enemy, they’re your ally.

Some big bits of news niallharbison.substack.com/p/closing-ou...

Prepare to smile a lot. One of the best comebacks ever!

Contemporary UK artist Natasha Newton's painted stones are inspired by landscape and nature #WomensArt

The justly named Queen of Puddings is #RecipeOfTheDay! I’ve gone a bit Marie Antoinette and used brioche crumbs for the custardy base, but you can, of course, use the more traditional breadcrumbs – though they’d need to be made from actual bread and not from a packet. www.nigella.com/recipes/quee...

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PSA for those of you doing direct seeding https://www.allforgardening.com/1555352/psa-for-those-of-you-doing-direct-seeding/ I killed my lawn in fall 2024 to create a native plant garden. This portion of the yard is 80% direct seeding 20% plugs. I thought I’d offer some hard earned advice for …

Winnipeg 2026 World’s Largest Snow Maze #Manitoba Link www.cornmaze.ca/pages/snowmaze Video credit AdamRikys Opening mid to late January Venue & Address : A Maze In Corn, 1351 Provincial Road 200, St. Adolphe, Manitoba 10 minutes South of the Perimeter on St. Mary’s Rd.