“I have already lost touch with a couple of people I used to be...”
― Joan Didion

“One day I will find the right words, and they will be simple.”
― Jack Kerouac, The Dharma Bums

A photo of me, a white woman with long blonde hair who is wearing a black All Saints jumper with arm cut outs whilst sitting in an electric wheelchair. The Changes Interview with Frances Ryan - 6 Questions and Answers on Change.

It was a pleasure to be interviewed by Annie MacManus for her Changes Substack to celebrate the paperback release of Who Wants Normal?

We spoke about coping with life changes you want to hand back, bell hooks, and why I’m excited for a shower I can use. anniemacmanus.substack.com/p/the-change...

This morning, I have been meeting with residents of Southgate and Wood Green at one of my constituency surgeries.

It is always a pleasure to meet local constituents. If you have an issue you need my support with, please email me at bambos.charalambous.mp@parliament.uk 📧

The Vogue Vintage Sale Proves You Can Find Anything On EBay Here's how you can still shop the editor's curations, or find your own pre-loved gems

The Vogue Vintage Sale Proves You Can Find Anything On EBay
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Rolling Stones’ Ronnie Wood to perform solo show in London The rock star will perform at London’s O2 Kentish Town Forum in August with singer-songwriter Imelda May.

Rolling Stones’ Ronnie Wood to perform solo show in London
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Sage green garden furniture is everywhere right now and Sainsbury’s 3-piece set is ideal for small gardens Perfect for a morning coffee, if you ask us!

Sage green garden furniture is everywhere right now and Sainsbury’s 3-piece set is ideal for small gardens
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Government backs permanent return of golden eagles to England The birds could be reintroduced as early as next year following a £1m injection from the government.

Golden eagles' return to English skies gets government backing
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“You might be poor, your shoes might be broken, but your mind is a palace.”
― Frank McCourt, Angela's Ashes

Coffee??

Photo of a grey tuxedo tabby cat lying on top of the back of a leather recliner. The cat is stretching its forelegs out in a Superman type pose.

Impeccable form. Photo from my collection, no date/info.

Books are the best weapon in the world. Arm yourself! - Doctor Who

Books - you want them, we’ve got them! - Michael

Meanwhile.................In Bergen

“I viewed my fellow man not as a fallen angel, but as a risen ape.”
― Desmond Morris, The Naked Ape

Zoologist, author and presenter Desmond Morris dies aged 98 Morris pursued dual passions of zoology and surrealist art, presenting TV documentaries and hosting exhibitions

Zoologist, author and presenter Desmond Morris dies aged 98
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Photo of a longhaired tortie cat lying on a sunny sidewalk with grass lawn on either side. It has a round little dark object in front of it, a toy maybe.

Photo from my collection, writing on the back says “General Nuisance. Summer 1954”.

Incredible images from the Sony World Photography Awards 2026 unveiled | CNN Citlali Fabián has been named Photographer of the Year at the Sony World Photography Awards 2026, with the judging panel hailing her photo series focused on Indigenous activists and artists in souther...

Incredible images from the Sony World Photography Awards 2026 unveiled
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Mondays! You have to give Mondays the right attitude 😀

Short Story - Edge Universe / The Short Stories | Mendera Storm

'Then he’d broken the first rule of pure research, he’d discovered something not only practical and useful, but likely to change the world. He hadn’t been completely ostracised by his colleagues but most had started to avoid him.'
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"my brown prince resting🙀

Lily Collins Brings The Season’s Most Controversial Colour To The Red Carpet Forget butter yellow – Lily Collins just made a case for muddy mustard as spring’s hero colour.

Lily Collins Brings The Season’s Most Controversial Colour To The Red Carpet
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Short Story - Edge Universe / The Short Stories | Mendera Storm

'Then he’d broken the first rule of pure research, he’d discovered something not only practical and useful, but likely to change the world. He hadn’t been completely ostracised by his colleagues but most had started to avoid him.'
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Sabrina Carpenter thanks Madonna for ‘privilege’ of ‘dream’ performance with her The pair performed songs including Madonna’s hits Vogue and Like A Prayer at the US festival Coachella.

Sabrina Carpenter thanks Madonna for ‘privilege’ of ‘dream’ performance with her
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‘She’d been drinking with Julie Walters. I heard a crash’: Victoria Wood’s genius – by her friends, fans and actors Dazzling performer, brilliant writer, maddening perfectionist, Easter Egg hunt maestro … on the 10th anniversary of Wood’s death, those who knew her best celebrate the shy introvert who redefined come...

‘She’d been drinking with Julie Walters. I heard a crash’: Victoria Wood’s genius – by her friends, fans and actors
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"Kitty in bed relaxing😻😽

Sage green is spring’s biggest colour and Next has an easy to clean tablecloth that nails 3 trends in one Your dining table just got a major upgrade

Sage green is spring’s biggest colour and Next has an easy to clean tablecloth that nails 3 trends in one
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Museum of the year finalists revealed by Art Fund The museums in the running for the annual title and its £120,000 prize are announced.

Museum of the year finalists revealed by Art Fund
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