Mary Joplin
@2rista.bsky.social
Norfolk born, Hull educated, living in Jerez, Spain.
Retired teacher and translator, now completely dedicated to enjoying life while I can.
Sherry drinker, perfume lover and still a lefty.
Pedant.
Retired teacher and translator, now completely dedicated to enjoying life while I can.
Sherry drinker, perfume lover and still a lefty.
Pedant.
Jimmy Cliff - I Can See Clearly Now
YouTube video by JimmyCliffVEVO
youtu.be
November 24, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Reposted by Mary Joplin
"When I die, please say just that: that I died. Please do not say that I have “passed”, or “passed away”, or “passed on”, for if you do I will be very cross and come back to haunt you for such infuriating flabbiness of expression," writes Melanie Reid.
https://bit.ly/3Xa7cMX
https://bit.ly/3Xa7cMX
Euphemisms for death just kill me | The Observer
Language matters. When I’m dead, don’t you dare say I’ve – horror of horrors – become ‘unalive’
bit.ly
November 5, 2025 at 11:55 AM
"When I die, please say just that: that I died. Please do not say that I have “passed”, or “passed away”, or “passed on”, for if you do I will be very cross and come back to haunt you for such infuriating flabbiness of expression," writes Melanie Reid.
https://bit.ly/3Xa7cMX
https://bit.ly/3Xa7cMX
I’ve eaten a cake. Unfortunately, that’s news.
October 12, 2025 at 5:14 PM
I’ve eaten a cake. Unfortunately, that’s news.
Why the inverted commas, @elpais.com?
September 24, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Why the inverted commas, @elpais.com?
Reposted by Mary Joplin
Pillados in fraganti en un concierto de Taburete.
July 18, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Pillados in fraganti en un concierto de Taburete.
Reposted by Mary Joplin
As my first rebellious gesture against my “illness”, I’ve decided to return to real coffee, at least for my first coffee of the day. I never have more than two anyway.
June 16, 2025 at 7:22 AM
As my first rebellious gesture against my “illness”, I’ve decided to return to real coffee, at least for my first coffee of the day. I never have more than two anyway.
Reposted by Mary Joplin
You also get a dog smile today
June 14, 2025 at 1:49 PM
You also get a dog smile today
Wordle 1,428 2/6
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May 16, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Wordle 1,428 2/6
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Wordle 1,426 2/6 😮
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May 15, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Wordle 1,426 2/6 😮
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Reposted by Mary Joplin
"I know you're angry but this isn't what it looks like"
May 5, 2025 at 12:46 PM
"I know you're angry but this isn't what it looks like"
La palabra del dia #1208 2/6
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Inspiración divina!
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Inspiración divina!
April 28, 2025 at 8:05 AM
La palabra del dia #1208 2/6
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Inspiración divina!
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Inspiración divina!
La palabra del dia #1191 3/6
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April 11, 2025 at 7:21 AM
La palabra del dia #1191 3/6
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La palabra del dia #1178 3/6
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March 29, 2025 at 9:04 AM
La palabra del dia #1178 3/6
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La palabra del dia #1169 4/6
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March 20, 2025 at 7:57 AM
La palabra del dia #1169 4/6
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La palabra del dia #1168 3/6
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March 19, 2025 at 4:03 PM
La palabra del dia #1168 3/6
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That’s me.
March 15, 2025 at 10:54 AM
That’s me.
La palabra del dia #1162 3/6
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Últimamente tengo poderes!
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Últimamente tengo poderes!
March 13, 2025 at 7:58 AM
La palabra del dia #1162 3/6
🟨🟨⬜⬜⬜
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Últimamente tengo poderes!
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Últimamente tengo poderes!
Wordle 1,363 2/6 😮
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March 12, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Wordle 1,363 2/6 😮
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La palabra del dia #1160 3/6
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March 11, 2025 at 11:36 AM
La palabra del dia #1160 3/6
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Wordle 1,361 2/6
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March 10, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Wordle 1,361 2/6
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La palabra del dia #1156 2/6
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Ohhhh! 😎
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Ohhhh! 😎
March 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM
La palabra del dia #1156 2/6
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Ohhhh! 😎
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Ohhhh! 😎
Wordle 1,354 2/6
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March 3, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Wordle 1,354 2/6
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Reposted by Mary Joplin
If you
1 Threaten neighbours with invasion, ruin, purchase, or equate sovereign territory with real estate
2 Back a genocide and equate ethnic cleansing with peace
3 Laud the aggressor, humiliate the victim and equate extortion with solidarity
We #Boycott_USA.
#TrumpOUT
#NetanyahuOUT
#PutinOUT
1 Threaten neighbours with invasion, ruin, purchase, or equate sovereign territory with real estate
2 Back a genocide and equate ethnic cleansing with peace
3 Laud the aggressor, humiliate the victim and equate extortion with solidarity
We #Boycott_USA.
#TrumpOUT
#NetanyahuOUT
#PutinOUT
March 1, 2025 at 9:56 AM
If you
1 Threaten neighbours with invasion, ruin, purchase, or equate sovereign territory with real estate
2 Back a genocide and equate ethnic cleansing with peace
3 Laud the aggressor, humiliate the victim and equate extortion with solidarity
We #Boycott_USA.
#TrumpOUT
#NetanyahuOUT
#PutinOUT
1 Threaten neighbours with invasion, ruin, purchase, or equate sovereign territory with real estate
2 Back a genocide and equate ethnic cleansing with peace
3 Laud the aggressor, humiliate the victim and equate extortion with solidarity
We #Boycott_USA.
#TrumpOUT
#NetanyahuOUT
#PutinOUT
La palabra del dia #1138 3/6
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February 17, 2025 at 7:34 AM
La palabra del dia #1138 3/6
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