It would be nice if politics was less about the politicians (i.e. what’s in it for me?) and more about the job they were elected to do. P.S Is Wes Streeting really PM material?

Media outlets using the word ‘protest’ in any headline concerning what is happening in Loosdrecht should take a long, hard look at themselves in the mirror.

Good morning. No judgement- but get moving, it’s time to get the week started.

#Caturday is perfect for tummy tickles, so I am told.

Mr 14 & Mr 19 have just left the house with smirks and guilty looks. I suspect they may have been reminded it’s Mother’s Day tomorrow…….

Didn’t even get 2 words out of my youngest this morning before he left for school.

Sir David Attenborough… on your 100th birthday, we thank you. For a lifetime dedicated to the natural world, and for sharing its story with such grace and wonder. Generations have fallen in love with nature because of you. Happy birthday, Sir. 🎉

If you were to award yourself a totally made-up prize, what would it be?

Got an email earlier from the hospice where my mum spent her last days, thanking for the donations made in her name. Bittersweet. It’s an amazing total but really miss my mum. 😢

When motivation fades, habits carry you. These small practices make self-care feel like something your family simply does, so wellness builds quietly over time.

Celebration poffertjes… first exam done!

Your reminder that #LocalElections2026 are actually more important than the general election. GE picks the leader of the country, granted, but the local elections are where your bins get emptied, your kids schools are managed and a ton of other stuff that affects you day to day. Go vote!

BBC Radio I implore you to stop playing these nonsensical soundbites of the so-called US president spouting his rhetoric. 😵‍💫

Tomorrow is now today. He’s got this. 😀

Another #buyastrangerabook day offer! @lulabelli.bsky.social has been reading more non-european writers, and is offering to buy one lucky person one of these four books. ALT text descriptions are in LauraJane's attached post. If there's one of these that you'd like just let us know. UK only

Mr 16, 6 years with #LongCovid, is taking his first exam tomorrow. He hasn’t been to school for a number of years, schooling online at home. It has been a long, hard, lonely slog. This year he’s doing exams in 2 subjects. I could not be prouder of him. #ProudMum

A couple of years ago, in a moment of nostalgia, I introduced my kids to cola floats. Since then they have worked their way through many tubs of ice cream and bottles of (sodastream) cola. Still takes me back to my childhood and my mum making us these fab hot summer treats.

If you would like a book (UK only*), then this post is for you. Basically, let a stranger buy you a book!! (*Wednesday is the only day of the week I regret not still living in the UK) 👇🏼

#books #read #write #authorlife #blueskywriters #booksky

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Voor NL zoeken we uitzonderlijk hulp via een tikkie, voor een dame in armoede die medische drankjes over heeft en die graag via ons aan een zieke man wil schenken. We zoeken een bijdrage voor verzendkosten omdat haar dat niet lukt! Laat het hier even weten indien je kan helpen?👇

5 May has always been a bit confusing as to whether it’s a day off or not. This sheds light on that.

What a guy! Are you ready to celebrate #PennyBlackDay tomorrow? It’s really easy to take part! #ThreeCheersForRowland 😍✉️🎩🍷🎉 (photo from yesterday evening!)

Morning greetings from Mara. She’s wishing you all a chill day.

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Reading this made me smile. Maybe it will make you smile too.

Imagine it's your 250th birthday. And you're at your worst.

This is going into my TBR pile for sure.

The Dutch flags are at half mast today for Remembrance Day. Here’s when you are officially allowed to fly the flag.

Had a really good few weeks in terms of energy and activity - physically and cognitively. Until the busy streets on King’s Day followed by an amusement park the next day for Mr 16’s birthday. Been in recovery mode since and my cautious optimism that #LongCovid was taking its leave is dissipating.

Sunday is for lazing around. From a reliable source.

Very short indeed, I would imagine.

I think about this all the time.

Score predictions for today? More goals against than fans in attendance? #WatfordFC

First bbq of the year is a fact. No photos but I assure you it happened.

So sweet from Sophia and Primrose. Please consider supporting their #fundraiser if you can- help the girls hit their target. When children are too unwell to attend school, they don’t just miss education, they miss friendship, fun, confidence, & the sense of achievement #Friends #LongCovidKids

The magic of #buyastrangerabook day continures! @lacrapule.bsky.social is offering to buy someone the book of their choice, up to £15. That's any book, not just what's on my website. So, if there's a particular book you'd like, get in touch! UK only

Everything you need to know about King’s Day….. and some stuff you don’t need to know. #koningsdag

Big day in the Netherlands as we celebrate this king’s birthday….. He unfortunately left us last October for kitty heaven, we miss him everyday but we’ll raise a little glass for him today. #koningsdag #CatHeaven

Not even watching today. Grocery shopping in Germany instead. Just got a msg from Me 15: is 6 minutes a record for Still? So I assume it’s not going well. #WatfordFC

It's #buyastrangerabook day. I have put out loads of offers and you are all too polite to ask for free books. Perhaps you're loaded!? If so, why not offer to #buyastrangerabook as well!!

I hope your hump day is as peaceful as this……

Tip of the iceberg being discovered as we see the real impact on children of #LongCovid. We see it daily here within my family. It is devastating. www.academicpedsjnl.net/article/S187...

I’m out. #WatfordFC

Op de bso van mijn jongste vloog gisteren een merel tegen het raam: dood Peuters overstuur en huilen, leidster besloot een uitvaart te organiseren. Merel op een bedje van paardenbloemen gelegd en een liedje gezongen. Tijdens de minuut stilte kwam de merel overeind en vloog weg.

Well there’s a headline and a half! 😨

If you’re flying into or out of Amsterdam within the next week or so, get a window seat for a chance to see the tulip fields from above. #Amsterdam #tulips #travel #traveladdicts #windowseat

Continuing with ideas of where to go in the Netherlands with all the Bank holidays and better weather heading our way: Why You Should Visit the Dutch Island of Texel