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mar-g-j.bsky.social
@mar-g-j.bsky.social
expat - creative mind - cat mum - seasider
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love the Med / Mediterranean lifestyle, animals, outdoor activities, music, art, comedy, a good read & languages

“If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things.” A. Einstein
I’ve been to Istanbul twice. I love this vibrant city on the Bosphorus that straddles two continents. Istanbul is rich in history and culture. Its historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

#istanbul #bosphorus #türkiye
January 22, 2026 at 12:22 PM
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Ghada Hatem-Gantzer built a center that centralized social, legal and medical assistance for women in one building. It was a labor of love that almost failed, but the project has become a revolutionary template in France for treating female victims of violence. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/21/w...
January 21, 2026 at 11:55 PM
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📍For those moments when all you want is a little peace, Island of Comino, Malta🇲🇹

📷 ollygaspar

#lovemalta #malta #visitcomino #comino
January 22, 2026 at 9:02 AM
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The idea that a U.S. president would threaten to invade Greenland because Norway didn’t give him a Nobel Prize is pathetic.

This has nothing to do with foreign policy. It’s a president acting like a narcissistic spoiled child because his feelings got hurt. Unacceptable.
January 21, 2026 at 10:03 PM
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California was just denied at the USA House. Last we checked, California is part of USA.
EXCLUSIVE: Newsom was informed at the 11th hour that his Davos talk was canceled. His administration claims the State Department played a hand.
Newsom administration alleges State Department pressure in Davos cancellation
The California governor’s planned appearance at a Wednesday event was canceled at the last moment.
www.politico.com
January 21, 2026 at 5:59 PM
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What a treat!

Here's a view of the Northern Lights from Ocracoke Island on North Carolina's Outer Banks.
Photo: Amber Rose
January 21, 2026 at 4:42 PM
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A homeless man with addiction issues is given a second chance, but life in London threatens to send him plunging down, in Harris Dickinson's impressive directorial debut

Finally on VoD:

dmovies.org/2025/05/19/u...
Urchin - DMovies
A homeless man with addiction issues is given a second chance, but life in London threatens to send him plunging down, in Harris Dickinson's impressive directorial debut - on VoD on Tuesday, January 1...
dmovies.org
January 21, 2026 at 4:25 PM
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Myelita's Midday Masterpiece at 2pm ET on WDAV.org: Beethoven's groundbreaking first symphony! It announced he was ready to break the symphonic rules that Haydn & Mozart followed. It premiered in 1800 at a concert the composer organized which included works by both of them.

See 'ya on the radio!🎵
a painting of beethoven holding a pen and a piece of paper
Alt: a painting of beethoven holding a pen and a piece of paper
media.tenor.com
January 21, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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Climate change, pollution and decades of overuse have pushed the world into a state of “water bankruptcy,” leaving essential sources of fresh water irreparably damaged and billions of people without enough water to meet their basic needs, U.N. experts said.
The world has entered a new era of ‘water bankruptcy,’ U.N. report says
Researchers say this is not merely a temporary crisis, but a permanent failure that requires rethinking the world’s approach to water scarcity.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 20, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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Given the dysfunctional political environment, I’m proud we reached a health care deal that provides the largest increase in community health center funding in a decade, expands the health care workforce, lowers drug costs and strengthens vital cancer research for kids.
January 20, 2026 at 4:48 PM
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New Evidence Reveals Renee Good Was Still Alive When ICE Blocked Medic

newrepublic.com/post/205373/...
New Evidence Reveals Renee Good Was Still Alive When ICE Blocked Medic
ICE’s defense on the horrific Minneapolis killing is falling apart.
newrepublic.com
January 20, 2026 at 5:25 AM
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🔴 Wandering the streets of Birgu, Malta🇲🇹

📷 wanderlustwithcraig

#łovemalta #malta #visitmalta #birgu
January 19, 2026 at 8:37 PM
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s call to stand up against injustice still rings true today.

As we confront the many challenges our state and nation face, his powerful example remains an inspiration that demonstrates the impact we can have by uniting across our differences.
January 19, 2026 at 8:04 PM
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Shakespeare's classic re-imagined as a modern day political thriller-- Click the link to read the preview in the Philadelphia edition of Picture this Post--

@shakespeare.lol @folger.edu #PhiladelphiaTheaterCompany #MorganGreen #PhillyTheater #PictureThisPostTheater #MatteoScammell #Shakespeare
Philadelphia Theater Company Presents Caesar - Preview
A spokesperson says--- “…Caesar reimagines the play as a fast-paced political thriller that explores power, performance, and democracy in a media-saturated
www.picturethispost.com
January 19, 2026 at 6:12 PM
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Trump loves Saudi Arabia. It’s an authoritarian society, which punishes dissent and is owned by the wealthiest family on earth.

Trump hates Europe. The governments there are democratically elected.

The future of America must be a vibrant democracy. Not Trump’s authoritarianism.
January 19, 2026 at 2:26 AM
youtu.be/JgJRM_8GWHg

School by Supertramp is one of my favourite songs. I just love the lyrics.
Supertramp - School (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Supertramp
youtu.be
January 18, 2026 at 9:16 PM
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🌙 Supermoon over Ghar Lapsi Castle, Malta🇲🇹

📷 matthewmallia

#łovemalta #malta #visitmalta #mellieha
January 18, 2026 at 8:38 PM
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Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom release a joint statement:
January 18, 2026 at 2:34 PM
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January 17, 2026 at 9:13 PM
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Why America needs a new antiwar movement – and how it can win | Jeremy Varon
Why America needs a new antiwar movement – and how it can win | Jeremy Varon
Demonstrations against the Iraq war proved protest works. Now we must halt destruction before it more powerfully starts
www.theguardian.com
January 18, 2026 at 12:33 PM
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Energetic story about a series of bizarre deaths struggles to make an everlasting impression

Stream this British drama on various VoD platforms:

dmovies.org/2025/11/16/h...
Honey Don't! - DMovies
Energetic story about a series of bizarre deaths struggles to make an everlasting impression - now on various VoD platforms
dmovies.org
January 18, 2026 at 9:51 AM
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January 18, 2026 at 3:11 AM
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#DavidsMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge

January 18: A song that starts with R

Kermit the Frog + A Choir! of 2000 - Rainbow Connection

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Kermit the Frog + a Choir! of 2000 sing "Rainbow Connection" at Lincoln Center!
YouTube video by Choir! Choir! Choir!
www.youtube.com
January 18, 2026 at 12:54 AM
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❄️ 𝐌𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚 covered by hail, Malta🇲🇹

📸 Sean Mizzi

#łovemalta #malta #visitmalta #mdina
January 18, 2026 at 8:45 AM