Maryanne
@abigbirdruns.bsky.social
Runner. Co-Chair of the 100 Marathon Club UK. Dog lover. Sea swimmer all year round.
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I don’t know who needs to hear Jesse Jackson leading the kids on Sesame Street in this beautiful call-and-response reminding them that every child is somebody, but here it is
February 17, 2026 at 11:41 AM
I don’t know who needs to hear Jesse Jackson leading the kids on Sesame Street in this beautiful call-and-response reminding them that every child is somebody, but here it is
Beautiful. Dementia is so cruel
Immensely proud of this stunning piece of writing by my cousin Shannon.
In tribute to her mum - my wonderful aunt, Ferga on her Alzheimer’s journey.
The medical appointment that confirmed my mother’s diagnosis of Alzheimer’s was brief
www.irishtimes.com/health/your-...
In tribute to her mum - my wonderful aunt, Ferga on her Alzheimer’s journey.
The medical appointment that confirmed my mother’s diagnosis of Alzheimer’s was brief
www.irishtimes.com/health/your-...
The medical appointment that confirmed my mother’s diagnosis of Alzheimer’s was brief
There’s no intensive treatment regime to follow, no chance of a cure
www.irishtimes.com
February 17, 2026 at 12:14 PM
Beautiful. Dementia is so cruel
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Immensely proud of this stunning piece of writing by my cousin Shannon.
In tribute to her mum - my wonderful aunt, Ferga on her Alzheimer’s journey.
The medical appointment that confirmed my mother’s diagnosis of Alzheimer’s was brief
www.irishtimes.com/health/your-...
In tribute to her mum - my wonderful aunt, Ferga on her Alzheimer’s journey.
The medical appointment that confirmed my mother’s diagnosis of Alzheimer’s was brief
www.irishtimes.com/health/your-...
The medical appointment that confirmed my mother’s diagnosis of Alzheimer’s was brief
There’s no intensive treatment regime to follow, no chance of a cure
www.irishtimes.com
February 17, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Immensely proud of this stunning piece of writing by my cousin Shannon.
In tribute to her mum - my wonderful aunt, Ferga on her Alzheimer’s journey.
The medical appointment that confirmed my mother’s diagnosis of Alzheimer’s was brief
www.irishtimes.com/health/your-...
In tribute to her mum - my wonderful aunt, Ferga on her Alzheimer’s journey.
The medical appointment that confirmed my mother’s diagnosis of Alzheimer’s was brief
www.irishtimes.com/health/your-...
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If you've seen the Sunday Times today you'll know Labour Together were secretly hiring people to investigate journalists.
Sadly you won't know that The National broke this story six months ago, since our work is not credited at all.
Here's the original 👇
www.thenational.scot/news/2550403...
Sadly you won't know that The National broke this story six months ago, since our work is not credited at all.
Here's the original 👇
www.thenational.scot/news/2550403...
Starmer allies hired investigators to look into author of McSweeney book
KEIR Starmer's allies hired private investigators to explore the background of an author whose book led to the resignation of the Prime Minister's…
www.thenational.scot
February 15, 2026 at 12:12 PM
If you've seen the Sunday Times today you'll know Labour Together were secretly hiring people to investigate journalists.
Sadly you won't know that The National broke this story six months ago, since our work is not credited at all.
Here's the original 👇
www.thenational.scot/news/2550403...
Sadly you won't know that The National broke this story six months ago, since our work is not credited at all.
Here's the original 👇
www.thenational.scot/news/2550403...
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‘Every role I do, I’m going to be a Black man first’: David Jonsson on winning Baftas, rebooting Alien and leaving TV’s hottest show
‘Every role I do, I’m going to be a Black man first’: David Jonsson on winning Baftas, rebooting Alien and leaving TV’s hottest show
He went from being the east London boy who was expelled from school to becoming the Bafta award‑winning star of Alien: Romulus. Ahead of his prison drama Wasteman, David Jonsson discusses the pressures of being a leading Black British actor
www.theguardian.com
February 15, 2026 at 11:53 AM
‘Every role I do, I’m going to be a Black man first’: David Jonsson on winning Baftas, rebooting Alien and leaving TV’s hottest show
Oh my
February 15, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Oh my
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In 2012, Robin Williams warned us about Donald Trump’s links to Miss America Pageants and underage girls
February 15, 2026 at 1:50 PM
In 2012, Robin Williams warned us about Donald Trump’s links to Miss America Pageants and underage girls
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It *literally* does.
Thats what it is. A document which says youre British.
Thats what it is. A document which says youre British.
February 15, 2026 at 1:38 PM
It *literally* does.
Thats what it is. A document which says youre British.
Thats what it is. A document which says youre British.
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On this day in 1971, it was the decimalisation of the UK currency.
February 15, 2026 at 7:35 AM
On this day in 1971, it was the decimalisation of the UK currency.
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#HappyValentinesDay2026 A cartoon in today's printed edition of The Morning Star (free)
February 14, 2026 at 7:07 AM
#HappyValentinesDay2026 A cartoon in today's printed edition of The Morning Star (free)
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A couple more love #valentinesday #cartoon while I procrastinate doing the artwork I should be doing
February 14, 2026 at 11:35 AM
A couple more love #valentinesday #cartoon while I procrastinate doing the artwork I should be doing
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Just checking, it's now ok to flee your homeland, because you're afraid for your safety, and seek refuge in another Country?
Glad we've cleared that up. Let's hear no more about immigration and refugees then.
Glad we've cleared that up. Let's hear no more about immigration and refugees then.
February 14, 2026 at 7:55 AM
Just checking, it's now ok to flee your homeland, because you're afraid for your safety, and seek refuge in another Country?
Glad we've cleared that up. Let's hear no more about immigration and refugees then.
Glad we've cleared that up. Let's hear no more about immigration and refugees then.
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I do find it ironic when people who are actively avoiding paying tax in this country mouth off about immigrants being a burden on the state or whatever. Like dude, you and your wealthy tax-dodging mates are far more to blame for public service failure than literally anyone else.
February 12, 2026 at 1:38 PM
I do find it ironic when people who are actively avoiding paying tax in this country mouth off about immigrants being a burden on the state or whatever. Like dude, you and your wealthy tax-dodging mates are far more to blame for public service failure than literally anyone else.
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Possibly 7th richest person in the UK but I think the point still stands
February 12, 2026 at 11:16 AM
Possibly 7th richest person in the UK but I think the point still stands
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I don’t really know what I expect in posting this, but maybe some people see it and can learn from it.
I’ll call it “lessons from an unwilling immigration attorney.”
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I’ll call it “lessons from an unwilling immigration attorney.”
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February 11, 2026 at 9:56 PM
I don’t really know what I expect in posting this, but maybe some people see it and can learn from it.
I’ll call it “lessons from an unwilling immigration attorney.”
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I’ll call it “lessons from an unwilling immigration attorney.”
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This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥
December 1, 2025 at 11:09 AM
This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥
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Vegetarians! Vegans! Anyone who enjoys cooking! Here's a thread of recipes for the veggie / vegan dishes I cook regularly and which have helped me massively cut down on the amount of meat I eat these days. First, a cheap, easy., quick dal which *everyone* should be able to cook:
Cheap, Easy, Quick Dal
This is my basic recipe for dal – it’s the one I cook when I need a fresh pot of dal quickly. Ingredients: 300g split red lentils 900 ml water 1 medium / large white onion diced 6 ̵…
alomshaha.com
December 14, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Vegetarians! Vegans! Anyone who enjoys cooking! Here's a thread of recipes for the veggie / vegan dishes I cook regularly and which have helped me massively cut down on the amount of meat I eat these days. First, a cheap, easy., quick dal which *everyone* should be able to cook:
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This really is quite staggeringly, awfully recent…
#OnThisDay, 11 Feb 2014, women ski jump for the first time at the winter Olympics. Carina Vogt wins gold.
Previous objections to the event included a man saying that it was “not appropriate for ladies from a medical point of view”. *In 2005*.
#WomenInHistory #OTD #History #WomensHistory 🗃️
Previous objections to the event included a man saying that it was “not appropriate for ladies from a medical point of view”. *In 2005*.
#WomenInHistory #OTD #History #WomensHistory 🗃️
February 11, 2026 at 9:34 AM
This really is quite staggeringly, awfully recent…
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My cartoon in this week's Big Issue, with apologies for the pterrible pun 😆
February 10, 2026 at 3:55 PM
My cartoon in this week's Big Issue, with apologies for the pterrible pun 😆
Terrifying
The Heritage Foundation has released a 250-year roadmap to “save America.”
The document is a how-to guide for subjugating girls & young women: a detailed plan to push them out of college, funnel them into early marriage and motherhood, and then trap them there.
jessica.substack.com/p/theyre-com...
The document is a how-to guide for subjugating girls & young women: a detailed plan to push them out of college, funnel them into early marriage and motherhood, and then trap them there.
jessica.substack.com/p/theyre-com...
They're Coming for Our Daughters
The conservative plan to shrink girls’ futures
jessica.substack.com
February 9, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Terrifying
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Jeremy Kyle is "interviewing" Reform UK MPs at their Birmingham rally.
He's presenting his appearance as impartial journalism and claims that he's not "getting political" but he's there as Reform UK's event host, and it's Reform UK - not his employer, TalkTV - that's broadcasting the event.
He's presenting his appearance as impartial journalism and claims that he's not "getting political" but he's there as Reform UK's event host, and it's Reform UK - not his employer, TalkTV - that's broadcasting the event.
February 9, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Jeremy Kyle is "interviewing" Reform UK MPs at their Birmingham rally.
He's presenting his appearance as impartial journalism and claims that he's not "getting political" but he's there as Reform UK's event host, and it's Reform UK - not his employer, TalkTV - that's broadcasting the event.
He's presenting his appearance as impartial journalism and claims that he's not "getting political" but he's there as Reform UK's event host, and it's Reform UK - not his employer, TalkTV - that's broadcasting the event.
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who runs the world | patreon.com/lubchansky
February 9, 2026 at 2:59 PM
who runs the world | patreon.com/lubchansky
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When you’re too old to people-please on a crowded train.
February 7, 2026 at 5:53 PM
When you’re too old to people-please on a crowded train.
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“The Epstein files reveal a patriarchy in action. This is a world where the men are rich and powerful, and the women are not.
Women exist at the periphery, tolerated because they organise the diaries of the busy men, they arrange food, they grace a table, they provide sex.”
Women exist at the periphery, tolerated because they organise the diaries of the busy men, they arrange food, they grace a table, they provide sex.”
The best Epstein account I’ve read so far: about the place of the women in those men’s world
Sex and snacks, but no seat at the table: the role of women in Epstein’s sordid men’s club
Files reveal a world of flattery and fratboy tones, where rich men are cultivated and women provide services
www.theguardian.com
February 8, 2026 at 1:03 AM
“The Epstein files reveal a patriarchy in action. This is a world where the men are rich and powerful, and the women are not.
Women exist at the periphery, tolerated because they organise the diaries of the busy men, they arrange food, they grace a table, they provide sex.”
Women exist at the periphery, tolerated because they organise the diaries of the busy men, they arrange food, they grace a table, they provide sex.”
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sabrina carpenter singing islands in the stream w the muppets has healed me in ways i did not know i needed
February 6, 2026 at 2:46 AM
sabrina carpenter singing islands in the stream w the muppets has healed me in ways i did not know i needed