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.
Conocía a Enrique, la descripción no me deja dudas, y sé cuál era su casa, así que me permite estrechar un poco el cerco. Hoy no puedo, pero mañana buscaré incansablemente.
October 14, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Conocía a Enrique, la descripción no me deja dudas, y sé cuál era su casa, así que me permite estrechar un poco el cerco. Hoy no puedo, pero mañana buscaré incansablemente.
Ahora tengo una misión!
October 14, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Ahora tengo una misión!
Ohhh, cómo me gusta un buen enigma! Como callejera del centro nivel experto, nada más leerlo creo que ya tengo una parte resuelta.
October 14, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Ohhh, cómo me gusta un buen enigma! Como callejera del centro nivel experto, nada más leerlo creo que ya tengo una parte resuelta.
But I’ve lost 8kg: and so is that.
October 12, 2025 at 5:14 PM
But I’ve lost 8kg: and so is that.
Marking satire as such goes against its very nature and says a lot about the intelligence of the average audience.
October 10, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Marking satire as such goes against its very nature and says a lot about the intelligence of the average audience.
Well, well done him!
October 6, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Well, well done him!
The Kent State shootings come to mind; and I remember a BBC documentary about the Chicago conspiracy trial which for some reason reduced me to tears and caused me to have a huge row with my father. I was only 15 but very passionate about the political situation at the time.
September 11, 2025 at 1:28 PM
The Kent State shootings come to mind; and I remember a BBC documentary about the Chicago conspiracy trial which for some reason reduced me to tears and caused me to have a huge row with my father. I was only 15 but very passionate about the political situation at the time.
Go Chicago! Sending strength from Spain. 💪🏻💪🏼💪🏽💪🏿
September 7, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Go Chicago! Sending strength from Spain. 💪🏻💪🏼💪🏽💪🏿
He apparently lived to a great age.
September 2, 2025 at 5:14 PM
He apparently lived to a great age.
Salud! I hope you soon feel the effects of the injection.
August 29, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Salud! I hope you soon feel the effects of the injection.
They mostly call me María!
August 14, 2025 at 8:44 PM
They mostly call me María!
Yes, it’s my home too, the place I’m always happy to come back to, and (excuse the cliché)”where everyone knows my name”.
August 13, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Yes, it’s my home too, the place I’m always happy to come back to, and (excuse the cliché)”where everyone knows my name”.
Don’t mention them in the same breath! Even Sir Les Patterson had more class.
August 9, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Don’t mention them in the same breath! Even Sir Les Patterson had more class.
I’m actually quite surprised that this needs to be said. It’s a perfect explanation of the bleeding obvious.
August 2, 2025 at 1:44 PM
I’m actually quite surprised that this needs to be said. It’s a perfect explanation of the bleeding obvious.
I love ajoblanco with almost anything.
July 27, 2025 at 7:55 AM
I love ajoblanco with almost anything.
My sister-in-law broke her wrist when on holiday here. It was set and later checked free of charge. Health tourism is a thing in Spain.
July 25, 2025 at 12:09 PM
My sister-in-law broke her wrist when on holiday here. It was set and later checked free of charge. Health tourism is a thing in Spain.
So does the Spanish health service: I have relatives who can vouch for it.
July 25, 2025 at 12:05 PM
So does the Spanish health service: I have relatives who can vouch for it.
Of course it was financed by taxes, as is the NHS and all public health systems. We all pay and it’s called “solidarity”.
July 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Of course it was financed by taxes, as is the NHS and all public health systems. We all pay and it’s called “solidarity”.
You’re saying I’m lying? I’m a resident and the Spanish health service has taken care of me for 40+ years, from curing a melonoma to 2 strokes and a pacemaker. Free.
July 25, 2025 at 11:58 AM
You’re saying I’m lying? I’m a resident and the Spanish health service has taken care of me for 40+ years, from curing a melonoma to 2 strokes and a pacemaker. Free.