Donna D
@donnad.bsky.social
🇺🇸~🇯🇵~🇺🇸~🇬🇧~🇫🇷 Hawaiian-at-heart
Energy. France (Paris / Finistère), food, wine, Felix the Dog, health & balance, gardening, outdoors
#paris #france #cmt1a #ehlersdanlos
AKA @donna_de where underscores are recognised
Energy. France (Paris / Finistère), food, wine, Felix the Dog, health & balance, gardening, outdoors
#paris #france #cmt1a #ehlersdanlos
AKA @donna_de where underscores are recognised
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I heartily encourage you all to visit the lovely Amy Poon’s new Chinese restaurant (following in her illustrious father’s footsteps) at Somerset House - excellent food with a genuine warmth of hospitality.
November 23, 2025 at 11:42 AM
I heartily encourage you all to visit the lovely Amy Poon’s new Chinese restaurant (following in her illustrious father’s footsteps) at Somerset House - excellent food with a genuine warmth of hospitality.
London folks. Highly recommend a visit to Poons at Somerset House for the most more-ish most hospitable Chinese meal. We had such a divine time last night.
November 23, 2025 at 9:06 AM
London folks. Highly recommend a visit to Poons at Somerset House for the most more-ish most hospitable Chinese meal. We had such a divine time last night.
Morning! Joy of staying in a room with a kettle? Discovering Cadbury’s chocolate single mixing packets. Sneaky treat in bed, feeling like I’m about 8 years old and doing something very naughty!
November 23, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Morning! Joy of staying in a room with a kettle? Discovering Cadbury’s chocolate single mixing packets. Sneaky treat in bed, feeling like I’m about 8 years old and doing something very naughty!
Another reason to bd happy to live in France. PFAS are BAD THINGS.
The EPA is moving forward with approvals for pesticides containing “forever chemicals” as an active ingredient, dismissing concerns about health and environmental impacts raised by some scientists and activists.
Here’s what to look out for:
Here’s what to look out for:
EPA just approved new ‘forever chemical’ pesticides for use on food
Critics warn the EPA’s approvals of new PFAS pesticides could expose more Americans to “forever chemicals” through their food.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 22, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Another reason to bd happy to live in France. PFAS are BAD THINGS.
Excellent sleep one night followed by complete sleep failure last night. Here’s to a long day about to start. But first, coffee!
November 20, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Excellent sleep one night followed by complete sleep failure last night. Here’s to a long day about to start. But first, coffee!
A beautiful piece.
On: how quoting Johnny Cash in context led to a ban; the miracle of nature; death grief and loss. And magic.
“The botanist George Washington Carver wrote that nature will share its secrets if you love it enough. That has been my experience, and I believe it cuts both ways.”
On: how quoting Johnny Cash in context led to a ban; the miracle of nature; death grief and loss. And magic.
“The botanist George Washington Carver wrote that nature will share its secrets if you love it enough. That has been my experience, and I believe it cuts both ways.”
November 20, 2025 at 4:15 AM
A beautiful piece.
On: how quoting Johnny Cash in context led to a ban; the miracle of nature; death grief and loss. And magic.
“The botanist George Washington Carver wrote that nature will share its secrets if you love it enough. That has been my experience, and I believe it cuts both ways.”
On: how quoting Johnny Cash in context led to a ban; the miracle of nature; death grief and loss. And magic.
“The botanist George Washington Carver wrote that nature will share its secrets if you love it enough. That has been my experience, and I believe it cuts both ways.”
Fantastic night’s sleep.
The thing about growing up is losing the ability to sleep well. When it happens it just feels like a wave of relaxation over the body.
The thing about growing up is losing the ability to sleep well. When it happens it just feels like a wave of relaxation over the body.
November 19, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Fantastic night’s sleep.
The thing about growing up is losing the ability to sleep well. When it happens it just feels like a wave of relaxation over the body.
The thing about growing up is losing the ability to sleep well. When it happens it just feels like a wave of relaxation over the body.
There are so many things to love about Paris. Wandering, talking to publishers, small printers, artists. It’s afternoons like today that feel like magic.
November 16, 2025 at 3:43 PM
There are so many things to love about Paris. Wandering, talking to publishers, small printers, artists. It’s afternoons like today that feel like magic.
It’s Lily Allen time in our kitchen disco! @columnist.bsky.social
November 15, 2025 at 6:43 PM
It’s Lily Allen time in our kitchen disco! @columnist.bsky.social
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At the Gerhard Richter the inimitable @donnad.bsky.social
November 15, 2025 at 6:19 PM
At the Gerhard Richter the inimitable @donnad.bsky.social
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Like some alien artefact a large stone washed up on a Breton beach.
November 11, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Like some alien artefact a large stone washed up on a Breton beach.
If I were reality, I would simply be virtual
If I were AI, I would simply be intelligent
If I were housing, I would simply be affordable
November 9, 2025 at 8:08 PM
If I were reality, I would simply be virtual
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The leaves themselves are staggeringly beautiful - representing through colour and shape the patterns and process of decomposition. Something of a metaphor.
November 8, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The leaves themselves are staggeringly beautiful - representing through colour and shape the patterns and process of decomposition. Something of a metaphor.
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Quelques Feuilles / Some Leaves
New thing - this is a part of a much larger work. Each square comprises 4 of the colours of an actual leaf collected over a series of walks, and then photographed, uploaded, compiled and arranged in chronological order. The entire work has 144 leaves and 576 colours.
New thing - this is a part of a much larger work. Each square comprises 4 of the colours of an actual leaf collected over a series of walks, and then photographed, uploaded, compiled and arranged in chronological order. The entire work has 144 leaves and 576 colours.
November 8, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Quelques Feuilles / Some Leaves
New thing - this is a part of a much larger work. Each square comprises 4 of the colours of an actual leaf collected over a series of walks, and then photographed, uploaded, compiled and arranged in chronological order. The entire work has 144 leaves and 576 colours.
New thing - this is a part of a much larger work. Each square comprises 4 of the colours of an actual leaf collected over a series of walks, and then photographed, uploaded, compiled and arranged in chronological order. The entire work has 144 leaves and 576 colours.
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Now reading:
Europe in Autumn
By @davehutchinson.bsky.social
On the recommendation of @columnist.bsky.social
💙📚💙 #booksky
Europe in Autumn
By @davehutchinson.bsky.social
On the recommendation of @columnist.bsky.social
💙📚💙 #booksky
November 7, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Now reading:
Europe in Autumn
By @davehutchinson.bsky.social
On the recommendation of @columnist.bsky.social
💙📚💙 #booksky
Europe in Autumn
By @davehutchinson.bsky.social
On the recommendation of @columnist.bsky.social
💙📚💙 #booksky
Taking a “pont +” (bridge +)…
Since 1//1 is a day off, taking both Friday and Monday off.
Time to really rest, relax and enjoy some time away in #bretagne
Since 1//1 is a day off, taking both Friday and Monday off.
Time to really rest, relax and enjoy some time away in #bretagne
November 7, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Taking a “pont +” (bridge +)…
Since 1//1 is a day off, taking both Friday and Monday off.
Time to really rest, relax and enjoy some time away in #bretagne
Since 1//1 is a day off, taking both Friday and Monday off.
Time to really rest, relax and enjoy some time away in #bretagne
Monday.
Day 4 of a cold.
Really not a fan of feeling sick, less of a fan of getting other people sick. So I’m working from home today.
Day 4 of a cold.
Really not a fan of feeling sick, less of a fan of getting other people sick. So I’m working from home today.
November 3, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Monday.
Day 4 of a cold.
Really not a fan of feeling sick, less of a fan of getting other people sick. So I’m working from home today.
Day 4 of a cold.
Really not a fan of feeling sick, less of a fan of getting other people sick. So I’m working from home today.
A super meal in Paris…
Maybe my favourite was the crevette rolls? Although the duck was stellar. And the cheesecake omg.
Maybe my favourite was the crevette rolls? Although the duck was stellar. And the cheesecake omg.
November 2, 2025 at 4:10 PM
A super meal in Paris…
Maybe my favourite was the crevette rolls? Although the duck was stellar. And the cheesecake omg.
Maybe my favourite was the crevette rolls? Although the duck was stellar. And the cheesecake omg.
October 27, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Anyone else suffer from headaches and body temperature regulation issues after travelling.
Feeling somewhat less than human today. Although I’m giving it a good effort.
(Also crying that I don’t have ibuprofen at home)
Feeling somewhat less than human today. Although I’m giving it a good effort.
(Also crying that I don’t have ibuprofen at home)
October 26, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Anyone else suffer from headaches and body temperature regulation issues after travelling.
Feeling somewhat less than human today. Although I’m giving it a good effort.
(Also crying that I don’t have ibuprofen at home)
Feeling somewhat less than human today. Although I’m giving it a good effort.
(Also crying that I don’t have ibuprofen at home)
October 26, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Clock change. Jet lag. Dark morning. Oof.
Time to embrace hygge vibes!
Time to embrace hygge vibes!
October 26, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Clock change. Jet lag. Dark morning. Oof.
Time to embrace hygge vibes!
Time to embrace hygge vibes!