But soon afterwards the pair of them are energetically ... well ...

A certain little Berner is still prone to jealousy, and makes her feelings known!

Gorgeous weather today - lovely 6/7 mile walk in bright sunshine. Spring has sprung!

There are times when a poor little Ridgeback finds the size of her enormous brain just too heavy to support. So she rests it on the windowsill in the sun! #RhodesianRidgeback #DaftHound

Why do books matter? Because readers learn empathy. It gives them a window into other lives, other cultures. There is a good reason why morons think it's a good idea to ban & burn books. It stops critical thinking. #WorldBookDay #ReadBoldly & #GoAllIn buff.ly/GFJxlOlWo

I'm currently knee-deep in updating my website in preparation for a big seconds sale this Saturday. There's a LOT to add! Anyway, here's my expressive watercolour painting of a Great Spotted Woodpecker. #watercolours #birdart 🪶

Got home and I’m happy to find my new books waiting for me!

Be delighted to see that. Do you have my email?

This is a lovely way to start the day! Thanks Boldwood for this trio of author copies! Feel free to preorder your copy today! #vintaine #amwriting #author #histfic @BoldwoodBooks @EditorBritton buff.ly/Qbe1GO3

Nobel Peace Prize, my ass.

Every senator who voted to confirm RFK Jr owns this tragedy. Every single one.

Why do books matter? Because readers learn empathy. It gives them a window into other lives, other cultures. There is a good reason why morons think it's a good idea to ban & burn books. It stops critical thinking. #WorldBookDay #ReadBoldly & #GoAllIn buff.ly/GFJxlOlWo

What would the world be like without books? Basically miserable for all readers - but even worse for authors! Go celebrate #WorldBookDay - #ReadBoldly and #GoAllIn by going to a bookshop or library and get your weekend read! @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social buff.ly/qzvuZu7

Currently reading this, and yes, it would seem spies are mainly drowning in paperwork and wandering around dreary places. Not sexy.

On occasion a little Bernese Mountain Dog would quite like some attention! #BMD #BerneseMountainDog #amtryingtowrite #amediting

after absolutely eviscerating Kristi Noem and calling for her resignation, Tillis is applauded. He thens threatens to hold up nominees if she doesn't stop stonewalling him. My God.

Excellent weekend of family and friends, and the dogs had their bestie visit too! #rhodesianridgeback #bernesemountaindog #belgianmalinois

Such a good book. Mad bargain!

2026 is a year for change. A year to take back our country from the billionaires who are trying to end democracy. Make your voice count!

I hate it when I have to wake up to the worst kind of Epstein File distractions in the morning.

Well, I can say that at least it didn't rain much this morning ... on the other hand, it did look as though it was only a brief interlude!

Great day off today. Walk on the beach, lunch and catch up with friends - perfect! Now back at the desk and ready to work!

This is what an excited Bernese looks like. I took too long putting my shoes on for a walk!

I do love the way that @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social manage to create these little designs! mybook.to/HolyWar1Book

A few more sketches from the last few days. I tend to sketch at the end of the day, when I'm all written out, and use it to switch off my brain before bed.

A normal morning. 1. A happy #bernesemountaindog asleep and content. A playful #rhodesianridgeback

One bone-idle Bernese can't be bothered to get out of bed to play!

Still keeping up the sketch a day. Found photos of a trip to France 3 years ago, so got incentive to get the pencil out ...

Beautiful pale bluish-green perforated and ruffled lichen for #ThrowbackThursday. (Feb 11, 2024) #Lichen #Fungus #NaturePhotography

#WeekFForFramed #AlphabetChallenge Brixham.

Two mad dogs aren't getting enough exercise with all this rain!

One for three mediaevalists

At least I managed to escape the desk for an hour today! Met new incomers to the village, exercised the dogs, caught the Berner before she rolled in something nasty, and kept her on the lead after that! Like the old Devon stile?

A staggering statement from former Washington Post editor Marty Baron: "This ranks among the darkest days in the history of one of the world's greatest news organizations."

Well we worked out where the leak was … now we need a new shower!

One of those morning when we realise we do need to update our showers. Mainly because of the water dripping through the kitchen ceiling!

I've heard from people in other cities "I'd like to see them try that in __!" No. No, you wouldn't. We have guns pointed in our faces in MN. I think you'd change your tune if this was happening to you, your family & your neighbors. Nobody knows EXACTLY how to do this. This is NEW to all of US.

And at least one reply, trying to tone police a Black woman....smdh..girl fuck you.

Okay, I know I may have a smutty mind, but seriously, with all the scams and spam I get, what would you think about a message from the "DP Community"?

Been getting a lot of these recently. Don't fall for them! Look at the "to" address - not me. Then the "reply" address. Not a business. All in all, a shabby attempt at a scam.

Well, minor eye ops yesterday mean eyes both feel bruised, but hopefully that's the last op for another 10 weeks. Apart from that, headfirst back into the book, with a fast-approaching deadline! Help!

A grim, grey day for a change. Suits my mood since I'm off to hospital for maculopathy injections. Never an enjoyable experience, but it does mean that I can take the rest of the day off. Tomorrow, however, the work starts afresh. Siege of Jerusalem. Blood & gore galore! @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social

Well, it's National Library Lovers Month AND I Love to Read Month! And so here I am with Carol from Okehampton library. I well remember how the libraries at Coulsdon & Purley in the 60s opened new worlds to me. They still do! @LibrariesUnLtd @BoldwoodBooks #GoAllIn #BorrowBoldly

Amid allegations of cover-up, House Judiciary Committee members seek access to full Epstein case files www.cbsnews.com/news/house-j...

Hey Texas. Check and double check your voter registration. The GOP just lost in an R+17 district so take nothing for granted.

Okay, folks. A report on how AI is affecting creative industries in the UK. Authors, musicians, painters are already hit hard. For the full report see buff.ly/T2cTjeJ UK viewers please contact your MP. #JusticeForCreators #TheWriterBehindTheWords. @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social

The UK government jumping on the AI bandwagon because they only see a growth area, but because they are apparently thick as mince and without any creative soul, don't see that they are killing off a tax paying industry for tax dodging tech bros.