Laura Glancey
@lglancey.bsky.social
Refugee from the other place, just trying to find my way. Two eyes/ears and one mouth, so I read more than I post, but interested in people and the planet, pretty much.
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I love the fucking internet, part 972964386: "One Night In Bangkok" arranged and performed as a 16th century chanson. youtu.be/i3jHv0GZB9U?...
One Night in Bangkok but it's a 16th century chanson
YouTube video by Jonasquin
youtu.be
December 18, 2025 at 7:00 AM
I love the fucking internet, part 972964386: "One Night In Bangkok" arranged and performed as a 16th century chanson. youtu.be/i3jHv0GZB9U?...
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The revival of the Klamath River & its watershed over the past 14 months—after the completion of the biggest dam-removal project in US history—is one the most hopeful stories I know in our hope-stripped age.
Magnificent @bengoldfarb.bsky.social essay on it here.
emergencemagazine.org/essay/a-rive...
Magnificent @bengoldfarb.bsky.social essay on it here.
emergencemagazine.org/essay/a-rive...
A River Reborn – Ben Goldfarb
Journalist Ben Goldfarb and photographer Kiliii Yüyan trace the monumental effort to restitch relationships between land, salmon, and humans on the Klamath River, after four of its most obstructive da...
emergencemagazine.org
December 14, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The revival of the Klamath River & its watershed over the past 14 months—after the completion of the biggest dam-removal project in US history—is one the most hopeful stories I know in our hope-stripped age.
Magnificent @bengoldfarb.bsky.social essay on it here.
emergencemagazine.org/essay/a-rive...
Magnificent @bengoldfarb.bsky.social essay on it here.
emergencemagazine.org/essay/a-rive...
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#WinterWeddingAdventCalendar Day 14: April in Scotland calls for a velvet cape. Jeannie Gibb of Turriff was snug as a bug in a rug at her 1898 wedding to Fred Dawson in this high-collared brown velvet bodice, skirt, and matching cape trimmed with pink satin ribbons, now in the Aberdeen Art Gallery.
December 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
#WinterWeddingAdventCalendar Day 14: April in Scotland calls for a velvet cape. Jeannie Gibb of Turriff was snug as a bug in a rug at her 1898 wedding to Fred Dawson in this high-collared brown velvet bodice, skirt, and matching cape trimmed with pink satin ribbons, now in the Aberdeen Art Gallery.
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THE INDUSTRY: People expect artists to do slick, highly choreographed live shows
KATE RUSBY: I want a 1980s pub set and an original pub organ. And a brass section. Then we're going to do two hours of just Xmas songs. And all dress up as characters from Frozen.
KATE RUSBY: I want a 1980s pub set and an original pub organ. And a brass section. Then we're going to do two hours of just Xmas songs. And all dress up as characters from Frozen.
December 7, 2025 at 9:01 PM
THE INDUSTRY: People expect artists to do slick, highly choreographed live shows
KATE RUSBY: I want a 1980s pub set and an original pub organ. And a brass section. Then we're going to do two hours of just Xmas songs. And all dress up as characters from Frozen.
KATE RUSBY: I want a 1980s pub set and an original pub organ. And a brass section. Then we're going to do two hours of just Xmas songs. And all dress up as characters from Frozen.
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Seeking something special for a Christmas present this year? Treat someone you love to a break at The Earlsdale
#ilfracombe #bedandbreakfast #staycation #romanticgetaway #adultsonly #veganfriendly #northdevon #exmoor #woolacombe #croyde #saunton #combemartin #christmaspresentideas #christmaspresent
#ilfracombe #bedandbreakfast #staycation #romanticgetaway #adultsonly #veganfriendly #northdevon #exmoor #woolacombe #croyde #saunton #combemartin #christmaspresentideas #christmaspresent
December 4, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Seeking something special for a Christmas present this year? Treat someone you love to a break at The Earlsdale
#ilfracombe #bedandbreakfast #staycation #romanticgetaway #adultsonly #veganfriendly #northdevon #exmoor #woolacombe #croyde #saunton #combemartin #christmaspresentideas #christmaspresent
#ilfracombe #bedandbreakfast #staycation #romanticgetaway #adultsonly #veganfriendly #northdevon #exmoor #woolacombe #croyde #saunton #combemartin #christmaspresentideas #christmaspresent
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My attempt to explain a country with the population density of the Netherlands and the urban choices of Arlington, Texas, who also happens to care about inclusion and ends up bringing kids to school in taxis and giving cars to 860,000 disabled people because that's the only way to give autonomy
December 4, 2025 at 8:32 PM
My attempt to explain a country with the population density of the Netherlands and the urban choices of Arlington, Texas, who also happens to care about inclusion and ends up bringing kids to school in taxis and giving cars to 860,000 disabled people because that's the only way to give autonomy
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Royal Mail have written a GDPR policy for their letter to Santa scheme that is a) pitched at children explaining how their data is used and b) fully committed to the existence of Father Christmas and it’s just… really cute
December 2, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Royal Mail have written a GDPR policy for their letter to Santa scheme that is a) pitched at children explaining how their data is used and b) fully committed to the existence of Father Christmas and it’s just… really cute
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My mental health declined pretty badly last wk but some of you asked for more photos like the hunt-the-tiny-owl one I made & I wanted to try to make an advent calendar so:some lovely things that fell off trees & this time a tiny deer stag to find.
Do let me know if you enjoy this & I'll make more 🦌
Do let me know if you enjoy this & I'll make more 🦌
December 1, 2025 at 8:11 PM
My mental health declined pretty badly last wk but some of you asked for more photos like the hunt-the-tiny-owl one I made & I wanted to try to make an advent calendar so:some lovely things that fell off trees & this time a tiny deer stag to find.
Do let me know if you enjoy this & I'll make more 🦌
Do let me know if you enjoy this & I'll make more 🦌
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Look, for fuck’s sake, humans have been migrating continuously for our entire existence.
Every single human in the world is the product of migration.
It’s what humans do. There is nothing *more* human.
That’s never going to change.
Just grow up, get the fuck over it and plan accordingly.
Every single human in the world is the product of migration.
It’s what humans do. There is nothing *more* human.
That’s never going to change.
Just grow up, get the fuck over it and plan accordingly.
November 16, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Look, for fuck’s sake, humans have been migrating continuously for our entire existence.
Every single human in the world is the product of migration.
It’s what humans do. There is nothing *more* human.
That’s never going to change.
Just grow up, get the fuck over it and plan accordingly.
Every single human in the world is the product of migration.
It’s what humans do. There is nothing *more* human.
That’s never going to change.
Just grow up, get the fuck over it and plan accordingly.
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Always read the alt text
Did medieval peasants have more free time than you? No way! Think of all the eels they had to catch & prepare!
In 1290, villagers in Ramsey were responsible for taxes on 365,000 eels per year. 365k!
That takes a lot of time. Time *you* use in messing about on Twitter! 1/3
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In 1290, villagers in Ramsey were responsible for taxes on 365,000 eels per year. 365k!
That takes a lot of time. Time *you* use in messing about on Twitter! 1/3
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November 5, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Always read the alt text
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Chatbots — LLMs — do not know facts and are not designed to be able to accurately answer factual questions. They are designed to find and mimic patterns of words, probabilistically. When they’re “right” it’s because correct things are often written down, so those patterns are frequent. That’s all.
June 19, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Chatbots — LLMs — do not know facts and are not designed to be able to accurately answer factual questions. They are designed to find and mimic patterns of words, probabilistically. When they’re “right” it’s because correct things are often written down, so those patterns are frequent. That’s all.
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When I was a teenager there was a bus direct from my hometown in Germany to London - we had a British army base, and this direct bus connection was one of the benefits of that. One summer I went on that bus to go volunteer in an old people's home in Southend-on-Sea. I had just turned 18 and was... 🧵
September 29, 2025 at 12:32 PM
When I was a teenager there was a bus direct from my hometown in Germany to London - we had a British army base, and this direct bus connection was one of the benefits of that. One summer I went on that bus to go volunteer in an old people's home in Southend-on-Sea. I had just turned 18 and was... 🧵
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30 years since this happened (28 since I wrote about it). I still recall that wonderful tree and the generosity of my patient in her final illness. www.bmj.com/content/315/...
September 22, 2025 at 7:46 PM
30 years since this happened (28 since I wrote about it). I still recall that wonderful tree and the generosity of my patient in her final illness. www.bmj.com/content/315/...
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Elon Musk openly called for violence on our streets yesterday.
I hope politicians from all parties come together to condemn his deeply dangerous and irresponsible rhetoric.
Britain must stand united against this clear attempt to undermine our democracy.
I hope politicians from all parties come together to condemn his deeply dangerous and irresponsible rhetoric.
Britain must stand united against this clear attempt to undermine our democracy.
September 14, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Elon Musk openly called for violence on our streets yesterday.
I hope politicians from all parties come together to condemn his deeply dangerous and irresponsible rhetoric.
Britain must stand united against this clear attempt to undermine our democracy.
I hope politicians from all parties come together to condemn his deeply dangerous and irresponsible rhetoric.
Britain must stand united against this clear attempt to undermine our democracy.
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Doesn't it feel like there should be some kind of organised, anti-hate campaign to get public bodies, politicians, media etc to ditch X? (Not sure who would convene it, but still)
September 13, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Doesn't it feel like there should be some kind of organised, anti-hate campaign to get public bodies, politicians, media etc to ditch X? (Not sure who would convene it, but still)
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I think what a lot of people fail to grasp is that whilst they may not be shooting us on the streets, trans people in the UK are living under severe stress that they just have to get on with. But it makes you sick, physically and mentally. And that decreases life expectancy.
September 6, 2025 at 11:27 AM
I think what a lot of people fail to grasp is that whilst they may not be shooting us on the streets, trans people in the UK are living under severe stress that they just have to get on with. But it makes you sick, physically and mentally. And that decreases life expectancy.
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Led By Donkeys have got Fartrage's number.
September 5, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Led By Donkeys have got Fartrage's number.
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NEW: An Oxford report warns that misleading media coverage is shaping public debate on immigration and human rights.
The study finds the ECHR is frequently misreported in deportation cases, fueling misconceptions that erode trust in the legal system.
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The study finds the ECHR is frequently misreported in deportation cases, fueling misconceptions that erode trust in the legal system.
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September 4, 2025 at 10:59 AM
NEW: An Oxford report warns that misleading media coverage is shaping public debate on immigration and human rights.
The study finds the ECHR is frequently misreported in deportation cases, fueling misconceptions that erode trust in the legal system.
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The study finds the ECHR is frequently misreported in deportation cases, fueling misconceptions that erode trust in the legal system.
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Really good to be reminded of this. To be good at something, you mostly need to be bad at it for quite a while first. Make peace with doing things badly.
August 24, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Really good to be reminded of this. To be good at something, you mostly need to be bad at it for quite a while first. Make peace with doing things badly.
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Whatever happens, the sun sets, and the sun will rise.
August 23, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Whatever happens, the sun sets, and the sun will rise.
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A very good analysis of where we are now. And why.
“It is a portrait of two Britains, one of which barely comprehends the challenges facing the other.” My @theobserveruk.bsky.social column: observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
Britain’s social fabric has been torn but it’s just easie...
The real causes of serious problems are ignored and those responsible are let off the hook
observer.co.uk
August 10, 2025 at 11:15 AM
A very good analysis of where we are now. And why.
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Back in May 2021 I posted on twitter about a journey I'd undertaken to find a tree that I can see from our bedroom window. I've decided to post it verbatim on here as lots of people really enjoyed it. So, here it is…
August 9, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Back in May 2021 I posted on twitter about a journey I'd undertaken to find a tree that I can see from our bedroom window. I've decided to post it verbatim on here as lots of people really enjoyed it. So, here it is…
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Under the header of this specific e-petition,(if we get a debate, we can brief MPs to raise:
-The PB ban / PB trial
-Conversion practices ban
-Cass report
-Levy review
-Sullivan review
-GIC wait times
-segregation on NHS wards
-Withdrawal of GP/shared care
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
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-The PB ban / PB trial
-Conversion practices ban
-Cass report
-Levy review
-Sullivan review
-GIC wait times
-segregation on NHS wards
-Withdrawal of GP/shared care
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
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Petition: Legally enshrine the right of adults to physically transition using NHS services
Introduce a law to legally protect the right of those aged 18 and over to transition using NHS services. This should specifically cover physical transition, including hormone treatment and surgery, as...
petition.parliament.uk
July 10, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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The bulk of tech bros and people with inherited wealth do not fundamentally understand skilled labor at all because they have always been in a position to fail up, and they assume that they are actually the high performers and that everybody else is more incompetent than they are.
July 9, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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