Janet MacKenzie
@janmakarta.bsky.social
Librarian, translator,❤️ languages (currently Welsh, also DE, DA, FR; BA in FR from Birmingham Univ.) and classical vocal music (esp. choral and Lieder). Liverpudlian, has lived in Munich for over 45 yrs. #RejoinEU 🇪🇺🏴🇩🇪🇩🇰🇫🇷🏴
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At the moment, I'm regrettably not reading Agatha Christie in a Scottish Highlands cottage during a raging snowstorm whilst enjoying a plate of emotional support scones, so no, I'm afraid your email did not "find me well."
December 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM
At the moment, I'm regrettably not reading Agatha Christie in a Scottish Highlands cottage during a raging snowstorm whilst enjoying a plate of emotional support scones, so no, I'm afraid your email did not "find me well."
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www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
A really balanced piece by the ever impressive Stella Creasy.
Either way, no easy fixes and a long road ahead.
A really balanced piece by the ever impressive Stella Creasy.
Either way, no easy fixes and a long road ahead.
Britain is stuck with a failed Brexit that neither citizens nor leaders want. Here are three ways to fix that | Stella Creasy
While those who defend the status quo and those who say ‘simply rejoin’ the EU are both wrong, there is a new mood and a clear opportunity, says Stella Creasy MP, chair of the Labour Movement for Euro...
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2025 at 10:20 AM
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
A really balanced piece by the ever impressive Stella Creasy.
Either way, no easy fixes and a long road ahead.
A really balanced piece by the ever impressive Stella Creasy.
Either way, no easy fixes and a long road ahead.
@thebossross.bsky.social
Ooh look, Bettina! 😁
Ooh look, Bettina! 😁
December 7, 2025 at 12:28 PM
@thebossross.bsky.social
Ooh look, Bettina! 😁
Ooh look, Bettina! 😁
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I won't be changed!
December 7, 2025 at 10:13 AM
I won't be changed!
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Love to see the new references come in but today's winner is Scoopy-Doo 😂😂
December 6, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Love to see the new references come in but today's winner is Scoopy-Doo 😂😂
Just when you thought it couldn’t get any worse, Liz Truss launches her own show on YouTube.
No, I‘m not linking to it.
No, I‘m not linking to it.
December 6, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Just when you thought it couldn’t get any worse, Liz Truss launches her own show on YouTube.
No, I‘m not linking to it.
No, I‘m not linking to it.
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"When Texas lawmakers seek to review a list of books, librarians find themselves on the frontlines of a national battle ... uniting against library collection standards that include restrictions on race-related and LGBTQIA+ content." www.pbs.org/independentl...
December 5, 2025 at 7:06 PM
"When Texas lawmakers seek to review a list of books, librarians find themselves on the frontlines of a national battle ... uniting against library collection standards that include restrictions on race-related and LGBTQIA+ content." www.pbs.org/independentl...
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There are thousands of trained doctors in the UK right now — unemployed. Not because they’re unnecessary, but because the government refuses to fund the NHS roles we desperately need.
If we have the doctors, we can fund the doctors. So why won’t they?
youtu.be/jN42hYQsehU?...
If we have the doctors, we can fund the doctors. So why won’t they?
youtu.be/jN42hYQsehU?...
Why is our government choosing NHS cuts over patient care?
YouTube video by Richard J Murphy
youtu.be
December 5, 2025 at 7:07 AM
There are thousands of trained doctors in the UK right now — unemployed. Not because they’re unnecessary, but because the government refuses to fund the NHS roles we desperately need.
If we have the doctors, we can fund the doctors. So why won’t they?
youtu.be/jN42hYQsehU?...
If we have the doctors, we can fund the doctors. So why won’t they?
youtu.be/jN42hYQsehU?...
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While I think most literate people can be insightful and articulate in text form, if given enough time to collect their thoughts, it is a rare talent to be able to do that verbally, in real time, while responding to interruptions, hostile jibes or pointed questions and STILL get your point across.
December 4, 2025 at 11:30 PM
While I think most literate people can be insightful and articulate in text form, if given enough time to collect their thoughts, it is a rare talent to be able to do that verbally, in real time, while responding to interruptions, hostile jibes or pointed questions and STILL get your point across.
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We deserve better than this
December 4, 2025 at 10:49 PM
We deserve better than this
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2 in 3 of Nigel Farage’s current and former partners do not speak English as their first language.
December 3, 2025 at 11:03 PM
2 in 3 of Nigel Farage’s current and former partners do not speak English as their first language.
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The 4th March is happening in June 2026 just as we hit the 10th anniversary of the referendum 👌
Other events from now to the build up here:
MarchForRejoin.co.uk
Other events from now to the build up here:
MarchForRejoin.co.uk
National Rejoin March | National Rejoin March
National Rejoin March is a grassroots campaign advocating for the UK's return to the EU. We work tirelessly to keep #RejoinEU in public discourse, ensuring that our voices are heard both online and offline. Together, we can make a difference for our future.
MarchForRejoin.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 9:58 AM
The 4th March is happening in June 2026 just as we hit the 10th anniversary of the referendum 👌
Other events from now to the build up here:
MarchForRejoin.co.uk
Other events from now to the build up here:
MarchForRejoin.co.uk
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The REAL reason Your Party failed: EGO!
It's just like how Corbyn handled Brexit.
He cared more about his socialist ideology, than about the objectives of socialism: Working class well-being.
Again they're putting personality over class unity.
It's just like how Corbyn handled Brexit.
He cared more about his socialist ideology, than about the objectives of socialism: Working class well-being.
Again they're putting personality over class unity.
Why did "Your Party" REALLY fail? (Trigger Warning)
YouTube video by Femi - F Politics!
https://youtu.be/ihymm0sJgnM?si…
December 1, 2025 at 1:48 PM
The REAL reason Your Party failed: EGO!
It's just like how Corbyn handled Brexit.
He cared more about his socialist ideology, than about the objectives of socialism: Working class well-being.
Again they're putting personality over class unity.
It's just like how Corbyn handled Brexit.
He cared more about his socialist ideology, than about the objectives of socialism: Working class well-being.
Again they're putting personality over class unity.
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New Hope for Alzheimer as Scientists Discover Receptors Controlling Key Beta-Amyloid Clearing Enzyme
www.thailandmedical.news/news/new-hop...
www.thailandmedical.news/news/new-hop...
New Hope for Alzheimer as Scientists Discover Receptors Controlling Key Beta-Amyloid Clearing Enzyme - Thailand Medical News
www.thailandmedical.news
November 30, 2025 at 5:42 AM
New Hope for Alzheimer as Scientists Discover Receptors Controlling Key Beta-Amyloid Clearing Enzyme
www.thailandmedical.news/news/new-hop...
www.thailandmedical.news/news/new-hop...
@rogerplater.bsky.social bore da, Roger😁☀️ Mae Siwsann newydd fod ar Radio Cymru efo "Adar Mân y Mynydd" - hyfryd!
November 30, 2025 at 5:41 AM
@rogerplater.bsky.social bore da, Roger😁☀️ Mae Siwsann newydd fod ar Radio Cymru efo "Adar Mân y Mynydd" - hyfryd!
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November 29, 2025 at 4:40 PM
I suspected this might be the case. But of course the important details were conveniently omitted, as so often. And not only by the BBC.
The person in question had an initial hospital assessment appointment to the location he’d been accommodated.
The Home Office moved him 200 miles away. He was willing to attend the follow up appointment by public transport. He speaks decent English. Nope. A taxi.
The Home Office moved him 200 miles away. He was willing to attend the follow up appointment by public transport. He speaks decent English. Nope. A taxi.
November 29, 2025 at 11:35 AM
I suspected this might be the case. But of course the important details were conveniently omitted, as so often. And not only by the BBC.
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Minister defends 'pragmatic' U-turn on workers' rights.
It was a manifesto pledge
Why no 'pragmatic' U-turn' on nationalising water, energy, rail rolling stock companies and freight; ending privatisation of the NHS and social care; taxing the super rich?
It was a manifesto pledge
Why no 'pragmatic' U-turn' on nationalising water, energy, rail rolling stock companies and freight; ending privatisation of the NHS and social care; taxing the super rich?
Minister defends 'pragmatic' U-turn on workers' rights
Bridget Phillipson told the BBC the climbdown would enable wider benefits to be delivered quickly.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Minister defends 'pragmatic' U-turn on workers' rights.
It was a manifesto pledge
Why no 'pragmatic' U-turn' on nationalising water, energy, rail rolling stock companies and freight; ending privatisation of the NHS and social care; taxing the super rich?
It was a manifesto pledge
Why no 'pragmatic' U-turn' on nationalising water, energy, rail rolling stock companies and freight; ending privatisation of the NHS and social care; taxing the super rich?
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November 29, 2025 at 6:54 AM
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I'm hearing criticisms of the end to the two child limit, because it was done just to mollify Labour backbenchers, at a cost of £billions.
I remember another govt delivering a referendum on EU membership, just to mollify restive backbenchers. That's costing way, way more... A little perspective?
I remember another govt delivering a referendum on EU membership, just to mollify restive backbenchers. That's costing way, way more... A little perspective?
November 26, 2025 at 6:54 PM
I'm hearing criticisms of the end to the two child limit, because it was done just to mollify Labour backbenchers, at a cost of £billions.
I remember another govt delivering a referendum on EU membership, just to mollify restive backbenchers. That's costing way, way more... A little perspective?
I remember another govt delivering a referendum on EU membership, just to mollify restive backbenchers. That's costing way, way more... A little perspective?
Oh good! 😁
People in multilingual countries were less likely to show signs of accelerated brain ageing.
Even better, the effect was strongest in people in their 70s and 80s.
theconversation.com/how-multilin...
Even better, the effect was strongest in people in their 70s and 80s.
theconversation.com/how-multilin...
How multilingualism can protect against brain ageing
A study of 86,000 older adults across Europe shows people who speak multiple languages tend to age more slowly than monolinguals.
theconversation.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Oh good! 😁
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Sometimes I think it’s going to be the librarians who will save us all.
November 25, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Sometimes I think it’s going to be the librarians who will save us all.
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Boston's Mayor Wu playing with Yo-Yo Ma at Symphony Hall
November 23, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Boston's Mayor Wu playing with Yo-Yo Ma at Symphony Hall
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Holy shit, just learned about the typewriter art of Montserrat Alberich Escardívol, a Catalan typist. Using an extra wide typewriter and 180 color ribbons, she built up elaborate images from simple characters like 'm' and '.' and ';'. Here is her typewritten painting of the Cathedral of Barcelona.
November 12, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Holy shit, just learned about the typewriter art of Montserrat Alberich Escardívol, a Catalan typist. Using an extra wide typewriter and 180 color ribbons, she built up elaborate images from simple characters like 'm' and '.' and ';'. Here is her typewritten painting of the Cathedral of Barcelona.