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
There are good people in the world and you are one yourself Philip! And a lovely gesture from the Turkish barber in Gorey!!
Iris is checking out Rose — flower power, four paws at a time, in our Madrid garden.
#dogsofbluesky #speirgorm #Madrid #cockerspaniel
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
He is divine and "looks" like a Basil! What a terrific dog name! A resounding yes to dogs being family!
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.
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...
"It’s not a genuine apology’: Spanish women reject Catholic attempt to redress Franco incarceration" www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
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.
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
Philip, I am beyond sorry to read this. I have missed your voice on here and am sending healing wishes to you from Spain. P.s. I am glad to read you have not lost your sense of divilment 🤣#loveisland
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.
An image of an American flag flying over a hill. The words say: How to Plan a Trip to the USA. 1. Don’t.
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.
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.
And some say women are too emotional for positions of leadership 🙄
Totally agree with @iandunt.bsky.social on the Elon / Trump tiny dick slapping contest, via his Substack today:
My eldest son studied and lived there for 8 years and these were the currency needed for re-entry home on high days and holidays 🤣 l adore them! Thanks for the reminder!!
The same country that wrote to the city of Stockholm demanding they end DEI initiatives?
Riiiiiiiiight.
Bennobecks on Threads: "The Pope was chosen in 2 days. Your remote hire doesn't need 5 rounds of interviews. I said what I said."
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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 ❤️
The Vatican keeps in tradition of having a Pope who doesn't like JD Vance.
The new Pope is going to be busy
😂
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.
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? 🧵
Donie, ten out of ten for keeping a serious face listening to that drivel...
Here, hoping for a Pope like Francis and a long-overdue schism so the misogynists can form their own cult and leave the rest of us evolving in peace.
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
Nature’s catwalk, Iris and white Lilac in full bloom in my Spring Spanish garden.
Adam, obviously, 😏 they are sending a battleship to confiscate illegal puffins and sanction the sea lions.
Justice must be done..... Someone needs to stand up to BIG Herring.....
🙈 WTF are these people...........
