Life Skills With Freya
Freya is teaching others how to make her favourite ‘Special Pancakes’
Kitchen safety tips and a great strawberry prep life hack
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Freya's first YouTube video:
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Via @dsa-uk.bsky.social on FB
#DownSyndrome
One of the most telling pics of the year ... so far.
A color, macrophoto of a Robin perched on a branch in Virginia, during late April, 2026. The capture was taken during rain and the photographer snapped the photo at the split second a raindrop fell on the top of the bird's head, making it appear like a "natural" crown. 📸 Dawn Denise Boyer of Gloucester, Virginia
#WonderfulBirdWednesday
Right in the middle of rain, the photo was captured the split second a droplet of water landed on the #Robins head like a crown! 👑
04/2026
#Birds #Nature
#FlawlessTiming 🌟
#FMSPAD
#SomethingThatFlies
#Birdsky #Wildlife
#Photography
#BirdPhotography
#Macrophotography
Yesterday we enjoyed fabulous views of Orcas as they cruised from Burra south and then east to Sumburgh, Shetland. We identified them as four members of the '140s' pod - one of the least known and recorded pods in Shetland waters. 🖤🤍
#MarineLife #MarineMammals #CetaceansUK #UKWildlife
Southwest Minnesota board says no to proposed $4 billion data center complex The CEO of Geronimo Power says the company is looking at alternative options in other communities.
This is what we need more of!
Arkansas public television receives three-year, $3M pledge to keep PBS in state arkansasadvocate.com/2026/04/21/a...
We have the same ERV and I think I need to change my filters monthly too... bsky.app/profile/iand...
more studies are showing huge increase in dementia risk:
'Living near major roads increases dementia risk by ~10%. Exposure to fine particulate matter (PMx) raises risk by 9%, & nitrous oxide exposure adds 10%. Noise pollution has also linked to 9% increase in risk.'
www.earth.com/news/living-...
just going to leave this here
protecting residents from air pollution and wildfire smoke. mitigating noise pollution. driving down energy consumption. mitigating mold growth. mitigating against energy price spikes.
passivhaus ftw
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Isabelle (@isareksopuro on the other place) made a map to monitor data centers all around the world
It tracks construction + nearby power plants + local AI legislation, and follows the politicians behind their bans (+ if they're getting paid to do so!) and it’s bloody great.
trackpolicy.org
A miniature posy of real spring flowers in a thimble
Thankyou *so* much for your support of my ko-fi in the last few days, it’s helped more than you know. Here’s a seasonal posy in a thimble (all real flowers from the garden), including forget me not, sorrel, geum & lily of the valley. Spot the cow parsley floret 🌿
Himalayas as seen from Space 🌍 🛰
A large black crow vigorously splashing in shallow water at the edge of a pond. The bird's feathers are ruffled and wet, and its nictitating membrane (inner eyelid) is closed over its eyes, giving its eye a cloudy white appearance. Water droplets spray into the air behind it as it flaps its wings against the surface. The background shows rippling water and a blurry green shoreline in the foreground. Reading Green Park Business Park, Reading, UK ƒ/6.3; 1/1300 s; 350 mm; ISO 3200
A large black crow vigorously splashing in shallow water at the edge of a pond. The bird's feathers are ruffled and wet, and its nictitating membrane (inner eyelid) is closed over its eyes, giving its eye a cloudy white appearance. Water droplets spray into the air all around it. The background shows rippling water and a blurry green shoreline in the foreground. Reading Green Park Business Park, Reading, UK ƒ/6.3; 1/1300 s; 350 mm; ISO 3200
A large black Carrion Crow splashing in shallow water at the edge of a pond. The bird's feathers are ruffled and wet. The crow has now opened its nictitating membrane (inner eyelid), so that its eye is the more usual black appearance. You can't necessarily tell it from just this capture, but we're slowing down the splashing now. Water droplets spray into the air behind it still. The background shows rippling water, the shoreline not visible in this shot. Reading Green Park Business Park, Reading, UK ƒ/6.3; 1/1300 s; 350 mm; ISO 2000
A close-up of the same black Carrion Crow from the other photos, now standing still in the shallow, murky water. Its feathers are drenched and clumped together, giving it a disheveled appearance. The bird is facing forward but tilting its head slightly to the right, looking directly toward the camera with a dark, clear eye. (Nictitating membrane still retracted) Small ripples and a slight splash around its feet indicate it is still wading through the muddy edge of the pond. Reading Green Park Business Park, Reading, UK ƒ/6.3; 1/1300 s; 350 mm; ISO 2000
🪶 @robcrank68.bsky.social has chosen #SplashingAround as today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme.
Last week I was in the UK for business and one day while I was walking around the office park after lunch this Carrion Crow landed rather close to where I was to go take a bath.
#birds #photography #crow
Image of a young boy who has Down's syndrome, in his primary school uniform.
Now is a good time to start planning for school transitions.
Links:
'Becoming school ready – transition from reception to year 1' : https://loom.ly/RjDecrM
'Growing up – thinking about being an adult 13+ Transition' : https://loom.ly/ltjjT8M
'Transition to adulthood' : https://loom.ly/OhCFyMU
Dave Mason is gone….
Traffic, solo, Delaney & Bonnie, All Things Must Pass, Beggars Banquet, Hendrix “Watchtower”, Derek and the Dominos first session and much more
The news of his passing was posted on his official Facebook page tonight.
Legendary Traffic frontman and solo artist Dave Mason has died at the age of 79. He died comfortably at home on Sunday, April 19. The singer, songwriter, producer, and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee co-founded Traffic in 1967, alongside Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi, and Chris Wood.
Oh man.. RIP Dave 🙏🏻🙏🏻😢
“On behalf of his family, it is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of Dave Mason.”
🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶
Dave Mason has died at 79. A founding member of Traffic, the singer-songwriter and guitarist also played with Cass Elliott, George Harrison and Jimi Hendrix. Mason performing his “Only You Know and I Know” on The Midnight Special in 1975. #RIPDaveMason m.youtube.com/watch?v=zwG8...
Rock In Peace Dave Mason, singer-songwriter and guitarist best known as a founding member of Traffic, and his solo career and work with George Harrison, the Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Fleetwood Mac, Leon Russell, and more. Gone to the big gig in the sky.
RIP Dave Mason. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xd56...
Dave Mason, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Who Co-Founded Traffic and Sang ‘Feelin’ Alright’ and ‘We Just Disagree,’ Dies at 79
Farewell to Dave Mason, a founding member of Traffic who wrote the immortal “Feelin’ Alright.” My obituary for Rolling Stone.
Dave Mason
RIP Dave Mason, co-founder of Traffic (1946 - 2026)
Blue poster. Graphic of numbers 40, 50, 60, and 70, with title, Aging with Down Syndrome. Photo of Ruth Brown-Ennis with title, Aging and anxiety. Expert tips and insights from Dr. Ruth Brown-Ennis. Resource Spotlight. Aging with Down Syndrome Podcast. Aging and anxiety. Guest: Ruth Brown-Ennis, PhD. Licensed clinical psychologist and assistant professor at Virginia Commonwealth University. Above the poster is a Facebook message from the Adult Down Syndrome Center. The Adult Down Syndrome Center and Aging with Down Syndrome. Today, we are spotlighting an episode of the Aging with Down Syndrome podcast. The podcast is hosted by Jadene, Kristin, and Molly, who share their perspectives as a mother, sister, and niece of individuals with Down syndrome. Ruth Brown-Ennis, PhD, a clinical psychologist and assistant professor at Virginia Commonwealth University, joined the podcast to discuss aging and anxiety in a recent episode. Dr. Brown described possible causes of anxiety and shared strategies for supporting individuals with Down syndrome experiencing anxiety. See the link below to listen to the podcast episode on YouTube. It is also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
ADSC: Aging with Down Syndrome podcast: Aging and Anxiety
Hosts: Jadene, Kristin, and Molly, a mother, sister, and niece of individuals with Down syndrome.
Ruth Brown-Ennis, PhD, clinical psychologist and assistant professor at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Free.
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New! Today and Tomorrow: A Guide to Aging with Down Syndrome
Introducing the new edition of Today and Tomorrow: A Guide to Aging with Down Syndrome!
This updated resource is designed for caregivers, with expanded information, real community stories, and practical advice.
Explore the new resource today: cdss.ca/resources/he...
A middle-aged woman with Down syndrome: Menopause occurs at a median age of 46 for women with Down syndrome.
Did you know menopause often begins earlier for women with Down syndrome, around age 46?
Caregivers may notice symptoms years before menopause actually starts. Our updated guide to aging with Down syndrome will help you provide the right support.
Learn more: buff.ly/Dec3Kji
Brother, sister duo from Windsor, Ont., behind national ad about aging with Down syndrome
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In 1950, only 1% of Canadians with #DownSyndrome lived to 40 years old. Today, 30% of the population is over 40. This dramatic shift has left aging Canadians with Down syndrome without the healthcare support they deserve. Learn more at WeDeserveCare.ca. #CanadianDownSyndromeWeek
Adults with Down syndrome face a higher risk of Alzheimer’s, often at a younger age. This #WorldAlzheimersDay, we’re sharing caregiver tips and highlighting updates coming soon in our updated aging resource.
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