Maggie
@maggilb.bsky.social
Music, hills, trees and other green things, crafty stuff, photos, books, cats and dogs. Work in social care. Easily distracted.
Missed a gig last night due to feeling a bit crap all day - & I ended up thinking about other missed gigs and Midlake was one - many moons ago.
First tune of the day
First tune of the day
Midlake - Young Bride (Live on KCRW)
YouTube video by Bad Mojo
youtu.be
December 9, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Missed a gig last night due to feeling a bit crap all day - & I ended up thinking about other missed gigs and Midlake was one - many moons ago.
First tune of the day
First tune of the day
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I see Hadley Freeman is back on her horse about ADHD/autism. Only this time she is obviously far more aware of the reality than...checks notes, the actual expert. Does she ever get bored of just churning out the same old ignorant attacks on different groups?
www.thetimes.com/article/476e...
www.thetimes.com/article/476e...
December 7, 2025 at 2:50 PM
I see Hadley Freeman is back on her horse about ADHD/autism. Only this time she is obviously far more aware of the reality than...checks notes, the actual expert. Does she ever get bored of just churning out the same old ignorant attacks on different groups?
www.thetimes.com/article/476e...
www.thetimes.com/article/476e...
Watched this earlier - it's only 30 mins or so but kind of intense - as it should be.
All The Empty Rooms | Official Trailer | Netflix
YouTube video by Netflix
youtu.be
December 7, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Watched this earlier - it's only 30 mins or so but kind of intense - as it should be.
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December 6, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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A Northern Cardinal kicks up snow as he hops along the boardwalk railing. From this angle he looks like he has tiny little wings for a Cardinal.
December 7, 2025 at 12:18 AM
A Northern Cardinal kicks up snow as he hops along the boardwalk railing. From this angle he looks like he has tiny little wings for a Cardinal.
After work clear-the-head walk.
Stirling giving big dreich vibes this morning.
Stirling giving big dreich vibes this morning.
December 6, 2025 at 9:53 AM
After work clear-the-head walk.
Stirling giving big dreich vibes this morning.
Stirling giving big dreich vibes this morning.
Obviously
Steely Dan - Haitian Divorce
YouTube video by fab70smusic
youtu.be
December 5, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Obviously
December skies - hope everyone is taking some Vitamin D
December 5, 2025 at 1:07 PM
December skies - hope everyone is taking some Vitamin D
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It's #FlyDay. This is another of a series of images I made as a great blue heron flew in and landed in the surf close to where I was standing. I held the shutter down while it did. I think they are stunning. #photography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #EastCoastKin #herons #birds #birdsinflight
December 5, 2025 at 11:35 AM
It's #FlyDay. This is another of a series of images I made as a great blue heron flew in and landed in the surf close to where I was standing. I held the shutter down while it did. I think they are stunning. #photography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #EastCoastKin #herons #birds #birdsinflight
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Tomorrow is release day for the first single from my next album, Early Songs, Of Late!
Camera b/w Prevent Me You is available here:
mjohnhenry.bandcamp.com/album/camera...
Streaming: orcd.co/mjhenrycamera
#bandcampfriday #newmusic
Camera b/w Prevent Me You is available here:
mjohnhenry.bandcamp.com/album/camera...
Streaming: orcd.co/mjhenrycamera
#bandcampfriday #newmusic
December 4, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Tomorrow is release day for the first single from my next album, Early Songs, Of Late!
Camera b/w Prevent Me You is available here:
mjohnhenry.bandcamp.com/album/camera...
Streaming: orcd.co/mjhenrycamera
#bandcampfriday #newmusic
Camera b/w Prevent Me You is available here:
mjohnhenry.bandcamp.com/album/camera...
Streaming: orcd.co/mjhenrycamera
#bandcampfriday #newmusic
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just a wee reminder of my releases this year should you be putting together any lists or so forth. The Vallum came out in june, led by the single Pools with a lovely video by Kris Boyle https://robertdallasgray.bandcamp.com/album/the-vallum
The Vallum, by Robert Dallas Gray
10 track album
robertdallasgray.bandcamp.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:47 PM
just a wee reminder of my releases this year should you be putting together any lists or so forth. The Vallum came out in june, led by the single Pools with a lovely video by Kris Boyle https://robertdallasgray.bandcamp.com/album/the-vallum
I haven't properly sat down and listened to this album for a while - instant goosebumps.
I've seen Kathryn Joseph 4 times this year and each night was wonderful but I think the Tolbooth gig, celebrating 10 years of this album, was one of those extra special nights.
I've seen Kathryn Joseph 4 times this year and each night was wonderful but I think the Tolbooth gig, celebrating 10 years of this album, was one of those extra special nights.
December 4, 2025 at 10:03 PM
I haven't properly sat down and listened to this album for a while - instant goosebumps.
I've seen Kathryn Joseph 4 times this year and each night was wonderful but I think the Tolbooth gig, celebrating 10 years of this album, was one of those extra special nights.
I've seen Kathryn Joseph 4 times this year and each night was wonderful but I think the Tolbooth gig, celebrating 10 years of this album, was one of those extra special nights.
RDS (aka RDG) knows where all the good tunes are so if you're doing #BandcampFriday tomorrow here's a wee starter ...
in advance of #BandcampFriday here's my 2025 faves. cheated lightly by including one from december 24 that slipped through the cracks. I'll try and write more about them tomorrow https://www.buymusic.club/list/rdg-rdg-2025
rdg - RDG 2025
My fave releases of 2025
www.buymusic.club
December 4, 2025 at 3:16 PM
RDS (aka RDG) knows where all the good tunes are so if you're doing #BandcampFriday tomorrow here's a wee starter ...
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Reform in Scotland have pushed islamophobia during a by-election, advocated concentration camps for asylum seekers, and now a blatantly racist attack on Glasgow's schoolchildren.
Everyone who believes in equality, human rights and democracy must recognise this threat for what it is: fascism.
Everyone who believes in equality, human rights and democracy must recognise this threat for what it is: fascism.
Nigel Farage has been slated for a 'repulsive' and 'deeply racist' attack on Glasgow schoolchildren as part of his Scottish campaign
'Deeply racist': Fury as Nigel Farage launches 'vile' attack on Glasgow pupils
www.thenational.scot
December 4, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Reform in Scotland have pushed islamophobia during a by-election, advocated concentration camps for asylum seekers, and now a blatantly racist attack on Glasgow's schoolchildren.
Everyone who believes in equality, human rights and democracy must recognise this threat for what it is: fascism.
Everyone who believes in equality, human rights and democracy must recognise this threat for what it is: fascism.
My first tune of the day. I've never seen this video before - and now I've watched it several times. 💚💚💚
Cheers Andy!
Cheers Andy!
December 4, 2025 at 10:58 AM
My first tune of the day. I've never seen this video before - and now I've watched it several times. 💚💚💚
Cheers Andy!
Cheers Andy!
Having a wee compilation play - from a few 🙃 years back.
Most of these songs stir a strong memory, some are - wtf?! The wean did good though.
1972 Graham & Morton in Stirling didn't have a copy of Rockin' Robin so I ended up in the listening booth with Without You by Nilsson - & I bought it.
Most of these songs stir a strong memory, some are - wtf?! The wean did good though.
1972 Graham & Morton in Stirling didn't have a copy of Rockin' Robin so I ended up in the listening booth with Without You by Nilsson - & I bought it.
December 3, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Having a wee compilation play - from a few 🙃 years back.
Most of these songs stir a strong memory, some are - wtf?! The wean did good though.
1972 Graham & Morton in Stirling didn't have a copy of Rockin' Robin so I ended up in the listening booth with Without You by Nilsson - & I bought it.
Most of these songs stir a strong memory, some are - wtf?! The wean did good though.
1972 Graham & Morton in Stirling didn't have a copy of Rockin' Robin so I ended up in the listening booth with Without You by Nilsson - & I bought it.
I love Last Christmas. One of the few festive songs that doesn't irritate me if I hear it a lot. I always feel George's 'someone special' has sarcastic tone - like it's a line that's been thrown at him before and he's tossing it back.
The doc last year was great too.
The doc last year was great too.
Last Christmas I wrote about 40 years of Last Christmas and growing up with it for @thequietus.com
It also turned out that last Christmas would be the last Christmas for me and the home I grew up in.
thequietus.com/opinion-and-...
It also turned out that last Christmas would be the last Christmas for me and the home I grew up in.
thequietus.com/opinion-and-...
Transcendental Cheap Magic: Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' At 40 | The Quietus
It’s December 1984. I’ve come down to breakfast, dressed and ready for school. I’m a fourth year student obsessed with pop music, and the television is on. The new singles chart is being counted down,...
thequietus.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:14 PM
I love Last Christmas. One of the few festive songs that doesn't irritate me if I hear it a lot. I always feel George's 'someone special' has sarcastic tone - like it's a line that's been thrown at him before and he's tossing it back.
The doc last year was great too.
The doc last year was great too.
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Bare-throated Tiger Heron (Costa RIca) #BirdOfTheDay #Stripes
Lots of birds with stripes, but this one has "tiger" in the name, so...
#birds #photography #BirdPhotography #nature #NaturePhotography #wildlife #WildlifePhotography #Heron #BareThroatedTigerHeron
@everyheron.bsky.social
Lots of birds with stripes, but this one has "tiger" in the name, so...
#birds #photography #BirdPhotography #nature #NaturePhotography #wildlife #WildlifePhotography #Heron #BareThroatedTigerHeron
@everyheron.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Bare-throated Tiger Heron (Costa RIca) #BirdOfTheDay #Stripes
Lots of birds with stripes, but this one has "tiger" in the name, so...
#birds #photography #BirdPhotography #nature #NaturePhotography #wildlife #WildlifePhotography #Heron #BareThroatedTigerHeron
@everyheron.bsky.social
Lots of birds with stripes, but this one has "tiger" in the name, so...
#birds #photography #BirdPhotography #nature #NaturePhotography #wildlife #WildlifePhotography #Heron #BareThroatedTigerHeron
@everyheron.bsky.social
Evening tunes 🙃
(Can highly recommend ...)
(Can highly recommend ...)
December 2, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Evening tunes 🙃
(Can highly recommend ...)
(Can highly recommend ...)
F...........sake!
(Yes, I know my clock is an hour fast - it's to keep me on my toes)
(Yes, I know my clock is an hour fast - it's to keep me on my toes)
December 1, 2025 at 7:30 PM
F...........sake!
(Yes, I know my clock is an hour fast - it's to keep me on my toes)
(Yes, I know my clock is an hour fast - it's to keep me on my toes)
Bill Forsyth ➡️ Dire Straits
Afternoon tunes.
My copies of this and Alchemy have walked 🤔 - but I still haven't sorted out a ⏺️ player yet so no sweat.
Afternoon tunes.
My copies of this and Alchemy have walked 🤔 - but I still haven't sorted out a ⏺️ player yet so no sweat.
Love Over Gold - YouTube
youtube.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Bill Forsyth ➡️ Dire Straits
Afternoon tunes.
My copies of this and Alchemy have walked 🤔 - but I still haven't sorted out a ⏺️ player yet so no sweat.
Afternoon tunes.
My copies of this and Alchemy have walked 🤔 - but I still haven't sorted out a ⏺️ player yet so no sweat.
Getting too old for sleepless sleepovers so it'll be dark before I have energy for more than sitting on the couch.
Good time for a guilt free 'festive' movie though and some nostalgia for the days of vinyl roofs, pagers and Xmas starting around the 18th December ... (& ice cream).
#comfortandjoy 💚
Good time for a guilt free 'festive' movie though and some nostalgia for the days of vinyl roofs, pagers and Xmas starting around the 18th December ... (& ice cream).
#comfortandjoy 💚
December 1, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Getting too old for sleepless sleepovers so it'll be dark before I have energy for more than sitting on the couch.
Good time for a guilt free 'festive' movie though and some nostalgia for the days of vinyl roofs, pagers and Xmas starting around the 18th December ... (& ice cream).
#comfortandjoy 💚
Good time for a guilt free 'festive' movie though and some nostalgia for the days of vinyl roofs, pagers and Xmas starting around the 18th December ... (& ice cream).
#comfortandjoy 💚
Happy December!
And for those of us who'd rather not ... it'll soon be January.
First tune of the day
And for those of us who'd rather not ... it'll soon be January.
First tune of the day
Storm Warning (Remastered)
YouTube video by I Am Kloot - Topic
youtu.be
December 1, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Happy December!
And for those of us who'd rather not ... it'll soon be January.
First tune of the day
And for those of us who'd rather not ... it'll soon be January.
First tune of the day
First tune of Sunday morning
If You Could Read My Mind
YouTube video by Gordon Lightfoot - Topic
youtu.be
November 30, 2025 at 8:32 AM
First tune of Sunday morning