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A new paperback copy of Cry when the baby cries, by Becky Barnicoat. There is a drawing of a mum & a baby crying on the cover.

It’s a long time since there was a baby in my house, but this is so relatable. As it says on the back, it’s “a graphic memoir (like a graphic novel, but true - and also a bit graphic)”.

A commission! People can always commission me to put a specific bird on a specific mat!

I understand the motivation to migrate but I do still use Instagram (and FB, a bit) so would not be escaping completely @samdeane.eurosky.social

I see - thanks for taking the time to explain.

So you’re using a different app to post?

I found that but still don’t really understand (A was my personal tech support!)

Yes, what is eurosky?

A Guinness beer mat, with three members of the swift (bird) family painted on it

The back of the beer mat. On it is written: Swifts D.Hayman 2026

She knows what I like, my daughter. Thank you @darrenhayman.bsky.social !

Cherry plum in full flower - white & frothy, with a blue sky in the background

The tree in context, from across the road; behind it are flats, with a blue sky above

Cherry plum on my walk home from work today

Save our swifts: include swift bricks in every new house I just signed the campaign calling to save our swifts, by calling for the UK Government to follow Scotland's lead and make it the law for all new houses to be built with "swift bricks" - safe places f...

Scotland has mandated swift bricks in all new homes. A petition has been set up to get the UK Government to do the same here in England. Use this link to sign url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/nuK8CNk3kS...

Much of it down to the hard work you & your friend put in, I’m sure 🙂

I don't think this excellent Francis Spufford piece on Fantasy from yesterday's Guardian is online yet.

Dark wooden bookcases with very old books in them (and chairs placed in such a way as to block off access to the bookcases)

Very old books with a sign in front of them that says: “Please do not touch the books. They are alarmed.”

I seem to be playing tourist in my own city this weekend. This is Duke Humfrey’s Library, part of the Bodleian Libraries.

It’s really good, isn’t it!

View from the roof of Blenheim Palace over the Great Court and down the drive, with the Great Lake on the left and Queen Pool on the right

Blenheim Palace estate from the rooftop

Thank you for coming! I’ve been umming and ahhing about booking the @mariposanature.bsky.social orchid tour in Kent for a while now and ended up booking it after your talk.

Enjoyed my yoga class but didn’t enjoy walking back in the wind and the rain 🌧️

What a great idea!
Advice & tips on how to engage with nature without adding to our carbon footprint!
Well done @meganshersby.bsky.social @heatherdevey.bsky.social & @rebeccaonthewing.bsky.social
Thanks @amandatuke.bsky.social for flagging!

Great final!

Nose butter

I am learning new terms eg tail butter

Men’s big air on the BBC right now ⛷️

#PancakeDay

How to make perfect chocolate sauce A rich, smooth chocolate sauce is a deeply joyous thing. What would be in, and on, your ultimate ice-cream sundae?

Daughter & I had our pancakes this evening. My favourite topping is lemon and sugar but this chocolate sauce was good: www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

Clearly he doesn’t trust you at all.

Awww

Ah, cheers!

Snowdrops in the foreground; blue sky, sun and college buildings in the background

Looking up at a tower and some gargoyles; the sky is clear and blue

Beautiful day to visit the snowdrops at Teddy Hall (St Edmund Hall) here in Oxford

Thanks!

Thanks!