Suzanne
@birchdryad.bsky.social
Unpaid carer for 2 disabled relatives. Previously medical scientist in NHS.
Was @birchdryad on twitter from 2008-2022.
Looking forward to interesting posts on here from old and new 🙂
Inspired by Nature.
Was @birchdryad on twitter from 2008-2022.
Looking forward to interesting posts on here from old and new 🙂
Inspired by Nature.
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A bit of self promotion.
My chocolate shop’s Winter Sale is now live, with chocolate bars, treats, and hot chocolates included. Details are on the website if you’re curious.
jenkinsemporium.co.uk
My chocolate shop’s Winter Sale is now live, with chocolate bars, treats, and hot chocolates included. Details are on the website if you’re curious.
jenkinsemporium.co.uk
Luxury Artisan Chocolates | Chocolate Bars & Chocolate Gift Boxes
The Christmas Chocolate collection is here! Discover luxury artisan chocolates crafted in the UK. Deliciours chocolate treats and gift boxes
jenkinsemporium.co.uk
January 7, 2026 at 6:33 PM
A bit of self promotion.
My chocolate shop’s Winter Sale is now live, with chocolate bars, treats, and hot chocolates included. Details are on the website if you’re curious.
jenkinsemporium.co.uk
My chocolate shop’s Winter Sale is now live, with chocolate bars, treats, and hot chocolates included. Details are on the website if you’re curious.
jenkinsemporium.co.uk
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Imperialism then and now. Some Roman parallels for military and non-military interventions. tinyurl.com/yv7awyjj
Venezuela and Rome
It knew that it would only be a matter of hours after the removal of Maduro before people were asking for the Roman parallels. To be honest, I am not sure
tinyurl.com
January 8, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Imperialism then and now. Some Roman parallels for military and non-military interventions. tinyurl.com/yv7awyjj
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For those in the depths of winter, a reminder that nature changes fast! Snowdrops and song thrushes will soon be with us, and in some cases already are. Tell us if you've spotted snowdrops, hazel catkins or song thrushes. Please add to our Nature’s Calendar project👉 bit.ly/3MF4ZHw #NaturesCalendar
January 8, 2026 at 12:11 PM
For those in the depths of winter, a reminder that nature changes fast! Snowdrops and song thrushes will soon be with us, and in some cases already are. Tell us if you've spotted snowdrops, hazel catkins or song thrushes. Please add to our Nature’s Calendar project👉 bit.ly/3MF4ZHw #NaturesCalendar
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This poem is dedicated to anyone heading back into work and having to endure dull conversation about what they got up to during the Christmas holidays.
January 5, 2026 at 8:18 AM
This poem is dedicated to anyone heading back into work and having to endure dull conversation about what they got up to during the Christmas holidays.
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HappyNewYear everyone. Not been posting for sometime due to illness. But let’s start 2026 keeping watch on the narrative. Trump’s actions in Venezuela & worrying rhetoric over Greenland. The LibDems, SNP, Plaid, the Greens are challenging our government over this. Spotted little radio, tv coverage?!
January 5, 2026 at 9:45 AM
HappyNewYear everyone. Not been posting for sometime due to illness. But let’s start 2026 keeping watch on the narrative. Trump’s actions in Venezuela & worrying rhetoric over Greenland. The LibDems, SNP, Plaid, the Greens are challenging our government over this. Spotted little radio, tv coverage?!
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This year was also the year in which I failed to write a new end-of-year poem.
December 31, 2025 at 10:22 AM
This year was also the year in which I failed to write a new end-of-year poem.
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As 2025 draws to a close, we seek inspiration from the protests around the country in response to the Supreme Court ruling on 16 April 2025 which dealt a blow to the rights & dignity of trans people.
Thousands upon thousands of people gathered to say: we'll always stand with trans people.
Thousands upon thousands of people gathered to say: we'll always stand with trans people.
December 31, 2025 at 3:55 PM
As 2025 draws to a close, we seek inspiration from the protests around the country in response to the Supreme Court ruling on 16 April 2025 which dealt a blow to the rights & dignity of trans people.
Thousands upon thousands of people gathered to say: we'll always stand with trans people.
Thousands upon thousands of people gathered to say: we'll always stand with trans people.
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Sunlight on sea.
December 28, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Sunlight on sea.
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Here is an Xmas day episode of Instant Classics. We take a long hard look at Roman gifts and question tne direct link between Saturnalia & Xmas podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/i...
A Very Merry Saturnalia to You
Podcast Episode · Instant Classics · 25/12/2025 · 45m
podcasts.apple.com
December 26, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Here is an Xmas day episode of Instant Classics. We take a long hard look at Roman gifts and question tne direct link between Saturnalia & Xmas podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/i...
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Do not cite an academic paper unless you’ve read it
AI Is Inventing Academic Papers That Don't Exist -- And They're Being Cited in Real Journals
Academic articles from authors using large language model are creating an ecosystem of fake research that threatens human knowledge itself.
www.rollingstone.com
December 19, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Do not cite an academic paper unless you’ve read it
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The plagiarism-droid just wants to please you, and it will do that by inventing citations, which you will love because of confirmation bias.
It's not a literature review if you haven't reviewed the fucking literature.
Jeez...
It's not a literature review if you haven't reviewed the fucking literature.
Jeez...
Do not cite an academic paper unless you’ve read it
AI Is Inventing Academic Papers That Don't Exist -- And They're Being Cited in Real Journals
Academic articles from authors using large language model are creating an ecosystem of fake research that threatens human knowledge itself.
www.rollingstone.com
December 21, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The plagiarism-droid just wants to please you, and it will do that by inventing citations, which you will love because of confirmation bias.
It's not a literature review if you haven't reviewed the fucking literature.
Jeez...
It's not a literature review if you haven't reviewed the fucking literature.
Jeez...
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He saw the light.
Bishop Richard Moth named as new Archbishop of Westminster
Bishop Richard Moth named as new Archbishop of Westminster
The new leader of the Catholic Church in England and Wales has been appointed by the Pope.
news.sky.com
December 19, 2025 at 11:50 AM
He saw the light.
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Every time I'm in a restaurant I remember Kevin McAleer's reply to a waiter who told him the Soup Of The Day.
"Where there any other contenders?"
"Um, no?"
"A hollow victory, then".
"Where there any other contenders?"
"Um, no?"
"A hollow victory, then".
December 19, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Every time I'm in a restaurant I remember Kevin McAleer's reply to a waiter who told him the Soup Of The Day.
"Where there any other contenders?"
"Um, no?"
"A hollow victory, then".
"Where there any other contenders?"
"Um, no?"
"A hollow victory, then".
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We asked our pals over at @nationaltrust.org.uk to send some festive pictures and alt text, and they absolutely delivered 👏
A great example of how brands should do it, to mark Alt Text Advent, day 19!
Image credit: National Trust Images/Robert Morris
A great example of how brands should do it, to mark Alt Text Advent, day 19!
Image credit: National Trust Images/Robert Morris
December 19, 2025 at 12:05 PM
We asked our pals over at @nationaltrust.org.uk to send some festive pictures and alt text, and they absolutely delivered 👏
A great example of how brands should do it, to mark Alt Text Advent, day 19!
Image credit: National Trust Images/Robert Morris
A great example of how brands should do it, to mark Alt Text Advent, day 19!
Image credit: National Trust Images/Robert Morris
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Good morning & welcome to #Caturday
Be compassionate.
The world is difficult enough for people, and you can make it a little easier with kindness.
Be compassionate.
The world is difficult enough for people, and you can make it a little easier with kindness.
December 20, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Good morning & welcome to #Caturday
Be compassionate.
The world is difficult enough for people, and you can make it a little easier with kindness.
Be compassionate.
The world is difficult enough for people, and you can make it a little easier with kindness.
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Jimmy Lai's conviction is a blow to press freedom everywhere.
In Hong Kong, the role of journalism in holding power to account is now treated as a crime.
Jimmy Lai is a prisoner of conscience.
The fight doesn't end here. We will not rest until justice prevails. ✊
In Hong Kong, the role of journalism in holding power to account is now treated as a crime.
Jimmy Lai is a prisoner of conscience.
The fight doesn't end here. We will not rest until justice prevails. ✊
December 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Jimmy Lai's conviction is a blow to press freedom everywhere.
In Hong Kong, the role of journalism in holding power to account is now treated as a crime.
Jimmy Lai is a prisoner of conscience.
The fight doesn't end here. We will not rest until justice prevails. ✊
In Hong Kong, the role of journalism in holding power to account is now treated as a crime.
Jimmy Lai is a prisoner of conscience.
The fight doesn't end here. We will not rest until justice prevails. ✊
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I don’t know who needs to hear this, but you’re under no obligation to justify yourself to anyone if you decide to spend the entire day reading books and eating cinnamon rolls.
December 16, 2025 at 3:58 PM
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but you’re under no obligation to justify yourself to anyone if you decide to spend the entire day reading books and eating cinnamon rolls.
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Good morning & welcome to Whiskers Wednesday
You don't always have to feel like you have it all under control.
Ask for help when you need it and know that takes just as much strength as trying to do it all for yourself.
You don't always have to feel like you have it all under control.
Ask for help when you need it and know that takes just as much strength as trying to do it all for yourself.
December 17, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Good morning & welcome to Whiskers Wednesday
You don't always have to feel like you have it all under control.
Ask for help when you need it and know that takes just as much strength as trying to do it all for yourself.
You don't always have to feel like you have it all under control.
Ask for help when you need it and know that takes just as much strength as trying to do it all for yourself.
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New @therestpolitics.bsky.social - deep dive on Russia, not just the war in Ukraine but the hybrid was against the rest of Europe. Why the senior spies and military are speaking out and a welcome inquiry into Russia corrupting our politics
alastaircampbell.org/2025/12/479-...
alastaircampbell.org/2025/12/479-...
479. Russian Influence in Britain: How Exposed Are We? - Alastair Campbell
Why are Britain’s top military and intelligence chiefs sounding the alarm about Putin’s influence and future plans? How deeply has Russia already penetrated British politics, media, and public debate ...
alastaircampbell.org
December 17, 2025 at 6:38 AM
New @therestpolitics.bsky.social - deep dive on Russia, not just the war in Ukraine but the hybrid was against the rest of Europe. Why the senior spies and military are speaking out and a welcome inquiry into Russia corrupting our politics
alastaircampbell.org/2025/12/479-...
alastaircampbell.org/2025/12/479-...
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Thank goodness for that. Something that shouldn’t have happened, happened. And now it’s set to unhappen. Great for students, great for research in general and great for Britain.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
UK to rejoin EU’s Erasmus student exchange programme
Exclusive: British students will be able to participate in EU-wide scheme from January 2027, sources say
www.theguardian.com
December 17, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Thank goodness for that. Something that shouldn’t have happened, happened. And now it’s set to unhappen. Great for students, great for research in general and great for Britain.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
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There is a story the bees used to tell, which makes it hard to disbelieve... #Storytime
December 13, 2025 at 12:58 PM
There is a story the bees used to tell, which makes it hard to disbelieve... #Storytime
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Annual reminder to water your Christmas tree poems …
December 7, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Annual reminder to water your Christmas tree poems …
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Another day, another batch. Today was one of my absolute favourites: Cherry Almond chocolates! 🍫
December 3, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Another day, another batch. Today was one of my absolute favourites: Cherry Almond chocolates! 🍫
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It's that time of year, in which, between now and Christmas Eve, the Shed opens a new door every day, taking you on a journey. Welcome to #Shedvent, everyone...
December 1, 2025 at 6:47 PM
It's that time of year, in which, between now and Christmas Eve, the Shed opens a new door every day, taking you on a journey. Welcome to #Shedvent, everyone...