Susan Creamer
@susancreamer.bsky.social
Irish, from Limerick, I've spent the last decade in Madrid, following ten years in France. I’m a proud Mom, a Wife, a dog mom, a Sister, and I do stuff.
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Enough rain here to sink the Ark! Dogs are wrapped up against the rain and, Iris who loves a photo, will pose. Enzo on the other hand, is more of the “No photos,” variety ❤️
#CockerSpaniels #Madrid
#CockerSpaniels #Madrid
November 15, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Enough rain here to sink the Ark! Dogs are wrapped up against the rain and, Iris who loves a photo, will pose. Enzo on the other hand, is more of the “No photos,” variety ❤️
#CockerSpaniels #Madrid
#CockerSpaniels #Madrid
Iris is checking out Rose — flower power, four paws at a time, in our Madrid garden.
#dogsofbluesky #speirgorm #Madrid #cockerspaniel
#dogsofbluesky #speirgorm #Madrid #cockerspaniel
July 7, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Iris is checking out Rose — flower power, four paws at a time, in our Madrid garden.
#dogsofbluesky #speirgorm #Madrid #cockerspaniel
#dogsofbluesky #speirgorm #Madrid #cockerspaniel
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A few years ago, our friend Aidan messaged his dad, to ask if he knew about a place called Bully’s Acre in our town, Newtownards, with possible famine links. Nobody knew much.
After a few years of talking with friends and neighbours, and researching the history, we knew this story needed to be told
After a few years of talking with friends and neighbours, and researching the history, we knew this story needed to be told
Our short film about the Great Hunger in Newtownards.
There are Bully’s Acres all over Ireland – mass graves, where victims of an Gorta Mór and harsh workhouse regimes lie buried.
‘The Forgotten Famine’ is about one of them, in a quiet corner of County Down…
www.heartsofdown.org/work/the-for...
There are Bully’s Acres all over Ireland – mass graves, where victims of an Gorta Mór and harsh workhouse regimes lie buried.
‘The Forgotten Famine’ is about one of them, in a quiet corner of County Down…
www.heartsofdown.org/work/the-for...
The Forgotten Famine — Hearts of Down
www.heartsofdown.org
June 26, 2025 at 11:10 AM
A few years ago, our friend Aidan messaged his dad, to ask if he knew about a place called Bully’s Acre in our town, Newtownards, with possible famine links. Nobody knew much.
After a few years of talking with friends and neighbours, and researching the history, we knew this story needed to be told
After a few years of talking with friends and neighbours, and researching the history, we knew this story needed to be told
He didn’t just lower the tone—he buried it in the basement. That wasn’t leadership. It was a profanity-laced hissy fit in a suit.
The real horror? Over half of the USA chose this fool. Democratically. With ballots.
He continues to horrify me on the daily.
Absolute fucking eejit.
The real horror? Over half of the USA chose this fool. Democratically. With ballots.
He continues to horrify me on the daily.
Absolute fucking eejit.
From the FT live blog - very angry Trump declares Iran and Israel “don’t know what the fuck they’re doing”. Video embedded in the link www.ft.com/content/f440...
June 24, 2025 at 12:31 PM
He didn’t just lower the tone—he buried it in the basement. That wasn’t leadership. It was a profanity-laced hissy fit in a suit.
The real horror? Over half of the USA chose this fool. Democratically. With ballots.
He continues to horrify me on the daily.
Absolute fucking eejit.
The real horror? Over half of the USA chose this fool. Democratically. With ballots.
He continues to horrify me on the daily.
Absolute fucking eejit.
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Thanks for the reminder @janemunday.bsky.social. Every summer, I repost this article DROWNING DOES NOT LOOK LIKE DROWNING. To date, I know of FOUR kids who were saved after someone who'd clicked on the link learnt how to spot actual drowning. Take time to read and pass on.
slate.com/technology/2...
slate.com/technology/2...
Drowning Doesn’t Look Like Drowning
Drowning is not the violent, splashing call for help that most people expect.
slate.com
June 19, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Thanks for the reminder @janemunday.bsky.social. Every summer, I repost this article DROWNING DOES NOT LOOK LIKE DROWNING. To date, I know of FOUR kids who were saved after someone who'd clicked on the link learnt how to spot actual drowning. Take time to read and pass on.
slate.com/technology/2...
slate.com/technology/2...
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"It’s not a genuine apology’: Spanish women reject Catholic attempt to redress Franco incarceration" www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
‘It’s not a genuine apology’: Spanish women reject Catholic attempt to redress Franco incarceration
Many survivors believe organisation’s request for forgiveness over abuse in Women’s Protection Board centres does not go far enough
www.theguardian.com
June 15, 2025 at 7:35 AM
"It’s not a genuine apology’: Spanish women reject Catholic attempt to redress Franco incarceration" www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
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A projectile struck central Tel Aviv, resulting in a massive explosion that sent plumes of smoke towering into the air over the Israeli city’s skyline.
June 13, 2025 at 6:48 PM
A projectile struck central Tel Aviv, resulting in a massive explosion that sent plumes of smoke towering into the air over the Israeli city’s skyline.
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13th June. This plaque (at Dublin Castle), features my favourite line (as Gaeilge) on any plaque. "A rinne smidirini de ..." *Smidirini* - great word. (Unfortunately, this post is ruined by my keyboard's inability to give me a *fada*! Apologies.) #speirgorm
June 13, 2025 at 8:37 AM
13th June. This plaque (at Dublin Castle), features my favourite line (as Gaeilge) on any plaque. "A rinne smidirini de ..." *Smidirini* - great word. (Unfortunately, this post is ruined by my keyboard's inability to give me a *fada*! Apologies.) #speirgorm
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Pope Leo’s first US episcopal appointment, San Diego’s Bishop-designate Pham, a Vietnamese refugee, invites priests and faith leaders to “stand in solidarity”with migrants at courthouse on June 20, as they make court appearances.
June 11, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Pope Leo’s first US episcopal appointment, San Diego’s Bishop-designate Pham, a Vietnamese refugee, invites priests and faith leaders to “stand in solidarity”with migrants at courthouse on June 20, as they make court appearances.
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I’ve seen a few variations of this making the rounds. I like this one best.
I don’t know who the original artist is but thank you to them.
I don’t know who the original artist is but thank you to them.
June 11, 2025 at 10:34 AM
I’ve seen a few variations of this making the rounds. I like this one best.
I don’t know who the original artist is but thank you to them.
I don’t know who the original artist is but thank you to them.
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ICE thugs have raided construction sites, restaurants, and farms across the U.S. to kidnap undocumented workers. To those half-wits who claim that 'illegal immigrants' are taking your jobs and proudly voted for a convicted felon, have you applied to fill those jobs yet? I didn't think so.
June 11, 2025 at 6:00 AM
ICE thugs have raided construction sites, restaurants, and farms across the U.S. to kidnap undocumented workers. To those half-wits who claim that 'illegal immigrants' are taking your jobs and proudly voted for a convicted felon, have you applied to fill those jobs yet? I didn't think so.
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And some say women are too emotional for positions of leadership 🙄
June 6, 2025 at 1:28 AM
And some say women are too emotional for positions of leadership 🙄
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Totally agree with @iandunt.bsky.social on the Elon / Trump tiny dick slapping contest, via his Substack today:
June 6, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Totally agree with @iandunt.bsky.social on the Elon / Trump tiny dick slapping contest, via his Substack today:
My Friends Have So Many Issues
open.substack.com/pub/andreagi...
open.substack.com/pub/andreagi...
My Friends Have So Many Issues
The healing power of being needed
open.substack.com
June 6, 2025 at 8:25 AM
My Friends Have So Many Issues
open.substack.com/pub/andreagi...
open.substack.com/pub/andreagi...
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The same country that wrote to the city of Stockholm demanding they end DEI initiatives?
Riiiiiiiiight.
Riiiiiiiiight.
In Saudi Arabia, President Trump denounced Western intervention, saying the U.S. would no longer be “giving you lectures on how to live.”
Trump’s Pledge to the Middle East: No More ‘Lectures on How to Live’
www.nytimes.com
May 15, 2025 at 9:21 AM
The same country that wrote to the city of Stockholm demanding they end DEI initiatives?
Riiiiiiiiight.
Riiiiiiiiight.
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Iris fascinated by the hail stone piles left around the garden. Mad May weather in Galapagar, Madrid. Enzo our other dog has adjourned to the sofa thus avoiding the madness ❤️
May 10, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Iris fascinated by the hail stone piles left around the garden. Mad May weather in Galapagar, Madrid. Enzo our other dog has adjourned to the sofa thus avoiding the madness ❤️
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The Vatican keeps in tradition of having a Pope who doesn't like JD Vance.
May 8, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The Vatican keeps in tradition of having a Pope who doesn't like JD Vance.
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The new Pope is going to be busy
The High Court has approved a settlement of €25,000 in the case of a then two-year-old girl who was knocked down when the door of a confession box fell on her during mass
Girl awarded €25,000 as confession box door fell on her
The High Court has approved a settlement of €25,000 in the case of a then two-year-old girl who was knocked down when the door of a confession box fell on her during mass.
www.rte.ie
May 8, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The new Pope is going to be busy
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Gotta love the media saying Donold’s first 100 days are raising “serious doubts.” Stop pretending you weren’t there for his last 1461 days.
May 7, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Gotta love the media saying Donold’s first 100 days are raising “serious doubts.” Stop pretending you weren’t there for his last 1461 days.
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As a German I will forever be grateful to all who fought for the liberation of Europe.
But as a historian I am looking at front pages today and must wonder: What is the point of remembering #VEDay 80 years on, what is the point of our thanks, when we are failing to protect the sacrifices made? 🧵
But as a historian I am looking at front pages today and must wonder: What is the point of remembering #VEDay 80 years on, what is the point of our thanks, when we are failing to protect the sacrifices made? 🧵
May 8, 2025 at 8:59 AM
As a German I will forever be grateful to all who fought for the liberation of Europe.
But as a historian I am looking at front pages today and must wonder: What is the point of remembering #VEDay 80 years on, what is the point of our thanks, when we are failing to protect the sacrifices made? 🧵
But as a historian I am looking at front pages today and must wonder: What is the point of remembering #VEDay 80 years on, what is the point of our thanks, when we are failing to protect the sacrifices made? 🧵
If the lights went out tomorrow, no power, no phones, no traffic lights — would you know how to live without the noise?
Today, Spain went strange. No electricity. No traffic lights. We boiled water in the garden on a camper stove & we barbecued dinner.
A strange day; light has now been restored
Today, Spain went strange. No electricity. No traffic lights. We boiled water in the garden on a camper stove & we barbecued dinner.
A strange day; light has now been restored
April 28, 2025 at 8:58 PM
If the lights went out tomorrow, no power, no phones, no traffic lights — would you know how to live without the noise?
Today, Spain went strange. No electricity. No traffic lights. We boiled water in the garden on a camper stove & we barbecued dinner.
A strange day; light has now been restored
Today, Spain went strange. No electricity. No traffic lights. We boiled water in the garden on a camper stove & we barbecued dinner.
A strange day; light has now been restored
Nature’s catwalk, Iris and white Lilac in full bloom in my Spring Spanish garden.
April 24, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Nature’s catwalk, Iris and white Lilac in full bloom in my Spring Spanish garden.
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George HW Bush (R) got us mired in a recession. Clinton (D) got us out.
George W Bush (R) got us mired in a recession. Obama (D) got us out.
Trump (R) got us mired in a recession. Biden (D) got us out.
Trump (R) is yet again ushering us into a recession.
Starting to notice a trend?
George W Bush (R) got us mired in a recession. Obama (D) got us out.
Trump (R) got us mired in a recession. Biden (D) got us out.
Trump (R) is yet again ushering us into a recession.
Starting to notice a trend?
April 4, 2025 at 4:38 PM
George HW Bush (R) got us mired in a recession. Clinton (D) got us out.
George W Bush (R) got us mired in a recession. Obama (D) got us out.
Trump (R) got us mired in a recession. Biden (D) got us out.
Trump (R) is yet again ushering us into a recession.
Starting to notice a trend?
George W Bush (R) got us mired in a recession. Obama (D) got us out.
Trump (R) got us mired in a recession. Biden (D) got us out.
Trump (R) is yet again ushering us into a recession.
Starting to notice a trend?