Paul Miller
@paintingsomerset.bsky.social
Retired, guitars, painting, nature,
music, books, learning something new (not necessarily in that order). Yorkshireman in Somerset. No NFTs
www.paintingsomerset.co.uk
music, books, learning something new (not necessarily in that order). Yorkshireman in Somerset. No NFTs
www.paintingsomerset.co.uk
Getting clearer and clearer that #reform is just a timeshare business. The billionaires are the shareholders but the 'members' are just customers signed up by a spiv salesman on big commission. Spoiler - no-one is building the timeshares.
December 7, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Getting clearer and clearer that #reform is just a timeshare business. The billionaires are the shareholders but the 'members' are just customers signed up by a spiv salesman on big commission. Spoiler - no-one is building the timeshares.
Iran, Haiti, Canada, Mexico and a bunch of African countries have qualified. Ukraine, Denmark and Iraq could still get there. How do they feel about the well-known White House football supporter being awarded a ‘special’ FIFA Peace Prize on Friday at the World Cup draw?
December 4, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Iran, Haiti, Canada, Mexico and a bunch of African countries have qualified. Ukraine, Denmark and Iraq could still get there. How do they feel about the well-known White House football supporter being awarded a ‘special’ FIFA Peace Prize on Friday at the World Cup draw?
“Morning Mist” watercolour and ink. Woke up this morning to a lovely view #art #watercolour
December 3, 2025 at 3:10 PM
“Morning Mist” watercolour and ink. Woke up this morning to a lovely view #art #watercolour
Not many people realise the derivation of the word 'gullible'. The OED define it as "those people who see #jonathangullis as an asset".
December 1, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Not many people realise the derivation of the word 'gullible'. The OED define it as "those people who see #jonathangullis as an asset".
November 13, 2025 at 4:58 PM
October 22, 2025 at 2:07 PM
#merlin has recorded Osprey, Bittern, Kingfisher, Hobby, Grey Wagtail, Sand Martin, four Gull Species, 8 wader species and common crane at my garden pond…. #cornell #privatereedbed #seeingisbelieving . I’ve seen three of these
August 18, 2025 at 11:58 AM
#merlin has recorded Osprey, Bittern, Kingfisher, Hobby, Grey Wagtail, Sand Martin, four Gull Species, 8 wader species and common crane at my garden pond…. #cornell #privatereedbed #seeingisbelieving . I’ve seen three of these
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All this stuff about Britain is broken, all is terrible, there is no recourse, society is falling apart, if there was a war nobody would go, etc is beginning to irritate me.
There are doubtlessly considerable problems. But I worry that the catastrophizing could turn into a self-fulfilling prophecy.
There are doubtlessly considerable problems. But I worry that the catastrophizing could turn into a self-fulfilling prophecy.
June 16, 2025 at 7:01 PM
All this stuff about Britain is broken, all is terrible, there is no recourse, society is falling apart, if there was a war nobody would go, etc is beginning to irritate me.
There are doubtlessly considerable problems. But I worry that the catastrophizing could turn into a self-fulfilling prophecy.
There are doubtlessly considerable problems. But I worry that the catastrophizing could turn into a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Merlin has been reporting Firecrest in my garden for weeks and I've discounted it as an error. Well done @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social
May 22, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Merlin has been reporting Firecrest in my garden for weeks and I've discounted it as an error. Well done @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social
I love that there so many little wonders of nature happening all around us - you don’t need Life On Earth. Came across hundreds of these Spindle Ermine caterpillars emerging this morning
May 8, 2025 at 9:56 AM
I love that there so many little wonders of nature happening all around us - you don’t need Life On Earth. Came across hundreds of these Spindle Ermine caterpillars emerging this morning
“The Middle Road” acrylic. I live in a beautiful part of Somerset and it’s nice to capture it at this time of year
May 5, 2025 at 4:39 PM
“The Middle Road” acrylic. I live in a beautiful part of Somerset and it’s nice to capture it at this time of year
Looks like Canada and Australia can spot someone getting a little too interested in getting cosy with Trump - patriotism for the wrong country. Open your eyes Britain!
May 3, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Looks like Canada and Australia can spot someone getting a little too interested in getting cosy with Trump - patriotism for the wrong country. Open your eyes Britain!
Fabulous visit last week on a belting hot day at Steart. Something’s been predating the Avocets but there were still a few chicks to see
May 3, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Fabulous visit last week on a belting hot day at Steart. Something’s been predating the Avocets but there were still a few chicks to see
Am I missing something? Wasn't the US supposed to be the magic sauce making the #Ukraine war stop? #in24hours
April 18, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Am I missing something? Wasn't the US supposed to be the magic sauce making the #Ukraine war stop? #in24hours
I’d love some critical feedback on this. It’s an acrylic painting of Pitney in Somerset. I’m tempted to stop but something’s not quite there for me but I don’t want to overdo it
April 14, 2025 at 12:25 PM
I’d love some critical feedback on this. It’s an acrylic painting of Pitney in Somerset. I’m tempted to stop but something’s not quite there for me but I don’t want to overdo it
Two of my favourite birds at #portlandbill this morning. Plenty of shiny, freshly-arrived chiffchaffs too. A beautiful place in the sunshine.
April 8, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Two of my favourite birds at #portlandbill this morning. Plenty of shiny, freshly-arrived chiffchaffs too. A beautiful place in the sunshine.
A tiny silver lining is that in the UK there was basic decency, common sense (and the men in dark suits) to stop the #truss madness. The dark cloud is likely to stop the orange peril. We rely on boredom, a new distraction or an impact on his personal wealth. But the trust is destroyed.
April 7, 2025 at 10:48 AM
A tiny silver lining is that in the UK there was basic decency, common sense (and the men in dark suits) to stop the #truss madness. The dark cloud is likely to stop the orange peril. We rely on boredom, a new distraction or an impact on his personal wealth. But the trust is destroyed.
This is a really interesting piece by David Dimbleby. I lived through this but it is interesting to see in historical context www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I thought the free market was forever - then Trump came along
Why the reign of the free market is facing its biggest ever challenge
www.bbc.co.uk
March 28, 2025 at 1:14 PM
This is a really interesting piece by David Dimbleby. I lived through this but it is interesting to see in historical context www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I’ve spent a lot of time with this painting and I need to call time. “Brunch” at the Old Dairy in Bower Hinton. Watercolour 33cm x 25cm
March 27, 2025 at 5:06 PM
I’ve spent a lot of time with this painting and I need to call time. “Brunch” at the Old Dairy in Bower Hinton. Watercolour 33cm x 25cm
If a business owner employing people on below living wage can’t make it work then in my opinion they don’t have a business. It’s already being subsidised by tax-payer funded in-work benefits
March 27, 2025 at 10:24 AM
If a business owner employing people on below living wage can’t make it work then in my opinion they don’t have a business. It’s already being subsidised by tax-payer funded in-work benefits
The first swallows are around, blossom is on the trees, the birds are sing their hearts out and the nest boxes are getting attention. Spring is here
March 26, 2025 at 2:04 PM
The first swallows are around, blossom is on the trees, the birds are sing their hearts out and the nest boxes are getting attention. Spring is here