Brilliantly said www.theringer.com/2026/07/04/w...

"To begin with," said the Cat, "a dog's not mad. You grant that?" I suppose so, said Alice. "Well then," the Cat went on, "you see a dog growls when it's angry, and wags it's tail when it's pleased. Now I growl when I'm pleased, and wag my tail when I'm angry. Therefore I'm mad. #BookWormSat

"Quiet in the Bay" by British painter Richard Thorn

Celebrating a sunny Friday at the market, with a doorstep sized slice of pineapple cake. #coffeeandcakefriday

Here’s to us @trevornelson.bsky.social

So much to love about Pico waving the Irish flag, not least that he, a proud Irishman of African heritage and as Dublin as can be, embodies the kind of Irishness that the far right can't abide but is a thriving feature in communities across the island.

Out of this wood do not desire to go. Thou shalt remain here whether thou wilt or no. I am a spirit of no common rate. The summer still doth tend upon my state, And I do love thee. Therefore go with me. —Titania, A Midsummer Night's Dream, #BookWormSat 🎨 Henry Fuseli

Cape Verde and Pico Lopes qualify for the knockout stages in the true Irish fashion (three draws). Now for the next stage of the prophecy to be fulfilled they must beat Argentina on penalties, with Vozinha saving one.

The Tempest, 1505, the most unfathomable of Giorgione's paintings. Every interpretation of it feels so inadequate. Today is Giorgione's day.

"Quick, Chesterfield, get inside and get the aircon going..."

“Things may come and things may go, but the Art School dance goes on forever “. #coffeeandcakefriday

The World Cup is proof that if not for our leaders, the vast majority of the world's people would get along just fine.

I have retreated to the garden, because of the unbearable heat of the house.

Go on Ecuador. That’s why I love football.

Absolute fucking scenes. #GERvECU

Rehearsing on site. We open here, in the walled garden at St. Enda’s on Tuesday next, June 30. #shakespeareinthepark

A suitable image for #GlobalBeatlesDay 🍦

At last. Justice for two very brave women. We now need our society and all institutions to look again at how it can meaningfully respect and protect girls and women and listen to them when they speak up. We believe them.

There’s a kind of Stranger Things vibe off this. Taken outside my front door at 11.50 on Midsummer Night.

Micky Dolenz's oldest daughter Ami shared this photo with the caption: Happy Father's day to all the wonderful Dads in the world. I love you so much Dad. xoxo

11.01 p.m. the last daylight begins to fade.

A cusp. The exact point of transition between two states. Not one thing, not the other, the moment of change itself. No way to really inhabit it. A threshold. Happy Solstice. #Solstice #Scotland #Photography

No idea how long it will last, so making the most of it. #speirgormsummer

Come away, O human child! To the waters and the wild With a faery, hand in hand, For the world's more full of weeping than you can understand. -The Stolen Child-WB Yeats. #BookWormSat 🎨 Erin Brown

Some big gigs in Dublin this week! @cmatbaby.bsky.social @metallica.com Enjoy one and all

The Metallica poster for the Irish dates is so good By Irish artist: www.instagram.com/metalmongrol/

Fantastic. Everyone knows t'isn't a real pub until tis been christened by its first brawl.

Have a complimentary timeline cleanse to start your weekend.

Happy Metallica weekend, Dublin! 🤘 🎸

Also, new Daniel Lanois album is out today. Ideal listening as rain continues to slide down the windscreen.

He looks like a guy in an 80s mobster movie who accidentally brings down the whole operation because he bought his mistress a huge pink cadillac the morning after a major casino heist, drawing unwelcome attention from the feds.

A dreary Friday morning, considerably brightened up by the regular market trip. #coffeeandcakefriday

Happy Birthday Paul!

Symbols can have such power.

England v the Croatian goalie right now.

#ROSA #CalltoAction We must Cancel this event Its 2026 gathering runs from 12-16 August at the Powerscourt Hotel in Enniskerry.

Good morning! Annunciation, another masterpiece of composition and color by Orazio Gentileschi, 1623. Today is his day.

Happy Bloomsday… Sandycove early this morning with the James Joyce tower on the right #Bloomsday #Bloomsday2026 #JamesJoyce #Joyce #Ulysses #Sandycove #Dublin

I’m off to rehearse in the sunshine. Don’t break anything while I’m away. #livetheatre

Astrid Kirchherr (1938-2020), German photographer and artist, known especially for her iconic photography and styling of The Beatles #WomensArt

"The books that the world calls immoral are books that show the world its own shame.— Oscar Wilde-The Picture Of Dorian Gray. #BookWormSat 🎨 Glassboxx

Moving the Ireland-Israel game to a neutral venue isn't a solution. It's cowardice. A neutral venue does not make a neutral game. FF in government have prevented football matches going ahead before, like in 1999. They have a chance to do the right thing again. It’s not too late. Stop the game.

R.I.P David Hockney (1937 -2026 ) Photo Cecil Beaton 1965 ♥️

Dublin sky, 10 p.m. last night, as I was walking back to my car after rehearsals. Image has not been enhanced or filtered in any way. Slightly verging into @sidsmith.bsky.social territory here.

Back at the market for a coffee and a slice of rhubarb cake. #coffeeandcakefriday

Excellent.

Just started watching Gary Lineker’s The Rest Is Football, on Netflix. Initially, the vibe is a bit “three divorced dads on holiday”, but hopefully that will improve when the tournament starts.

Happy birthday to Anoushka Shankar! “…George Harrison, whom Anoushka refers to as ‘Uncle George.’ ‘He says he’s the president of my fan club,’ Anoushka giggles.” - Associated Press (1998) More at harrisonarchive.tumblr.com/post/8189602....