Rachel Stirling

Good afternoon all x

Angela Smyth Chasing Cars

The phrases: ‘shut up’, ‘dirt cheap’, ‘dog tired’, ‘dinner-party’, and ‘brace yourself’ were all first recorded in the works of Jane Austen.

Good afternoon, all.

Paul Powis, Country Lane.

In the 19th century, chess was so popular it was thought to be a threat to the sanity of young men.

From 1264 to 1827, anyone who received a Master of Arts degree from Oxford had to swear that they would never forgive Henry Symeonis. By 1608, no one knew who he was or what he had done.

Hoped contemplative woman staring at the sea would be my vibe today but fear it’s more electrified chihuahua.

Woman By the Sea Will Barnet.

Shufu Miyamoto, b.1950

Good afternoon, all. It’s chilly out there.

"Winter Fruits" by Yu Chengyou

Auld Lang Syne, a traditional tune to bid fairwell to the old year. Happy New Year from the West of Ireland!

Happy New Year x

Scotland, 2023 by contemporary painter Sarah Evans #WomensArt

I've shared this a couple of times. It's from a little while ago, but this is a house in Lerwick, Shetland, close to where I grew up. Every year, the family who live here faithfully puts a Christmas tree in the bay window of each floor, and it's just magical!🎄 Sorry it's blurry

Good afternoon, all.

According to the National Accident Helpline, around 600,000 people in the UK have burned themselves roasting chestnuts on an open fire.

Nobody in Britain can believe it’s Christmas next week.

“I've had just about enough of this” Translation: I will only continue to put up with this for another 3-4 years at the most.