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Joanna Foster @fabticfoster.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

“That’s the sound of your shoulders dropping” #SelfCareSunday

Art installation at London Bridge with musical notes depicted as pink streaks of paint with the words “That’s the sound of your shoulders dropping” in the background.

Joanna Foster @fabticfoster.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

“I cannot think of your smile without smiling too, and, of course, feeling tears fill my eyes.” ~ @edwardleepoetry.bsky.social #Grief

Illustration of a girl in a forest reaching up with open arms to a star filled sky. A shooting star crosses the night sky.

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Joanna Foster @fabticfoster.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Not forgetting the Maman at the Guggenheim, Bilbao in the Basque Country

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Joanna Foster @fabticfoster.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

“The best of humanity” #MondayMotivation from the deeds and words of an old friend of mine, as described and pictured by @misanharriman.bsky.social

Black and white photograph by Misan Harriman of a woman wearing a ¡No pasaràn! sign at the anniversary celebration at Cable Street, East London.

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Joanna Foster @fabticfoster.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Breathing in the majesty of this evening’s sunset #SelfCareSunday

Pink and blue sky through silhouetted trees.

A streak of pink across a blue sky through silhouetted tree leaves.

Pink and blue sky through silhouetted tree leaves.

A dusky pink sky framed by silhouetted tree leaves.

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Joanna Foster @fabticfoster.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Both inspiring and sobering to see Karl Jenkins conduct ‘The Armed Man: A mass for peace’ at the Royal Festival Hall. Originally conceived in the wake of the war in Kosovo, there is more conflict in the world today than when it was first written. The old Lie: Dulce et decorum est. Pro patria mori.

Image of a dove in flight from the programme for ‘The Armed Man’.

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Joanna Foster @fabticfoster.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#FourPhotosOneMonth September 2026 Marilyn Monroe exhibition, National Portrait Gallery Tribute to Prof Jason Arday, Cambridge Stowaways on a train, London Magdalen College, Oxford

A woman uses her mobile to photograph a black and white photograph of Marilyn Monroe.

A handwritten tribute to Professor Jason Arday that says,

“A kind heart

A bright soul

A brilliant mind

A beloved man”.

Two tiny troll dolls, one with pink hair and one with blue hair, on the luggage rack in a train carriage.

The tower of Magdalen College viewed through a window in Cloisters.

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Joanna Foster @fabticfoster.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

A long drive home after working away never feels lonely with the #music of my teens for company When my Erasure album finished the tracks that automatically played next were the Pet Shop Boys, Jimmy Somerville and George Michael That’s my kind of algorithm and nostalgia #Pride

Quote by George Michael that says, “Be proud of who you are and deal with the shit.”

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Joanna Foster @fabticfoster.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

"Tired minds don't plan well. Sleep first, then plan later." ~ Walter Reisch #SelfCareSunday Artwork by Babs Pease

Print featuring a woodland scene at night with a fox curled up asleep amongst ferns at the foot of a tree. An owl in flight is silhouetted against a full moon.

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Joanna Foster @fabticfoster.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

#FridayFeeling from the kindness of a busy practitioner who took time to send feedback about a free, online presentation I gave last month Exploring assessments and referral pathways for child #firesetting, a recording of the presentation is available via preventionhub@nationalfirechiefs.org.uk

An email that says,

“I watched your presentation a few weeks ago, which was excellent…I think the reason there were no questions is because you covered the topic thoroughly in the way that you always do, highlighting theory and research in an easy to understand and digestible format.

You also did a fantastic job of highlighting the lack of standardised assessment, whilst recognising that practitioners assess risk through the information that they gather via referrals and suggested how the process could be improved.

I also like that you touched on Adult firesetting and signposted to appropriate support.

It was extremely well attended, considering it was summer holidays and extremely hot. It's due to your reputation!”

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Joanna Foster @fabticfoster.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Visited the World Press Photo Exhibition in #London Harrowing images and text highlighting the horrors of human harms that are causing genocide, climate crisis, poverty, mass deportations, oppression of women and extinction of animals As despair threatened to overwhelm, the sun shone on this image

Photograph bathed in sunlight of a giant panda in a forest.

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Joanna Foster @fabticfoster.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Water melon London eyes Sounds like it could have been a call handle on an old CB radio

Yellow t-shirt with the words “What’s your handle?“ and an illustration of an old CB radio.

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Joanna Foster @fabticfoster.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

“Before you argue with someone, ask yourself, “Is this person mentally mature enough to grasp the concept of a different perspective?" If not there is no point to argue. ~ Dick Gregory #SelfCareSunday

Black and white photograph of Dick Gregory as an older man. In the head and shoulders shot he is wearing a tie, shirt and jacket.

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Joanna Foster @fabticfoster.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

“Hope and fear cannot occupy the same space. Invite one to stay.” ~ Maya Angelou #SelfCareSunday #hope #HopeNotHate @hopenothate.org.uk

A Black hand and a white hand freeing a yellow and black butterfly and the word hope.

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Joanna Foster @fabticfoster.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

#NewYork is a very special place for me and not just because of its diversity and vibrancy It's because from my very first visit in 2004 and every trip since, my experience of its streets have been shaped by the #FDNY #firefighters who welcome me and share with me their stories of 11 September 2001

Joanna Foster of fabtic pictured with an FDNY Fire Marshal in front of the FDNY fire boat named in honour of the firefighters who died on 11 September 2001.

FDNY Fire Marshal pictured honouring the names of his colleagues on the memorial for the FDNY firefighters who died on 11 September 2001 and for those who carry on.

The memorial for the FDNY firefighters who died on 11 September 2001 and for those who carry on.

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Joanna Foster @fabticfoster.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

BBC Radio 3 what are you doing to me? Bryn Terfel singing traditional #Welsh #folksong ‘Ar Lan Y Môr’ as part of your Friday Essential Classics Diolch, pawb, diolch / Thank you, everyone, thank you #hiraeth

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Joanna Foster @fabticfoster.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The precision of the washing hanging on the line. Yet housework and cleaning are too often considered unskilled and lowly work.

Black and white poster in capital letters that says “housework is something you do that nobody notices until you don’t do it”.

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Joanna Foster @fabticfoster.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

With good reason, Dave. Anyone not getting angry isn’t paying enough attention.

Poster with red and white lettering alongside a closed fist that reads, “if you are not angry, you are not paying attention.“

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Joanna Foster @fabticfoster.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

And when you hug a tree Everything is okay in the world For those few precious seconds #SelfCareSunday

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Joanna Foster @fabticfoster.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Wasn’t quite sure how I’d put myself back together after the silent tears from listening to Rob Rinder read a letter to his father who died only a few days ago Guy Garvey healed us all when he came on stage and said simply and sincerely “Lots and lots and lots of love” #LettersLive #Grief #Hope

The main stage in the Royal Festival Hall auditorium lit in hues of red and orange for ‘Letters Live’.

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Joanna Foster @fabticfoster.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

And here it is along with a few other goodies that make the perfect gifts Thanks @gailmyerscough.co.uk for providing the spring in the step I needed upon heading #BackToWork

A selection of artwork by Gail Myerscough including a print of the National Theatre.

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Joanna Foster @fabticfoster.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

#FourPhotosOneMonth August 2026 The eclipse Flowers at the vigil for Jason Arday A street sign An all day outdoor rave

Black and white photograph of the eclipse captured through a colander.

Flowers in the mouth and at the foot of a lion on Trafalgar Square.

Street sign for Market Road in Islington.

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Joanna Foster @fabticfoster.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

I bought the print I used to tape the Top 40 every Sunday on it I can’t wait for it to arrive

Print by Gail Myerscough of an old tape recorder.

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Joanna Foster @fabticfoster.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Old school friends visited this weekend and brought with them goodies from the garden Wales’s finest And the fruit and veg isn’t too bad either Time to get batch cooking #grateful #SelfCareSunday

A large bowl of red, yellow and green tomatoes of different shapes and sizes.

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Joanna Foster @fabticfoster.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Walking home I passed a homeless man. I had no change but asked if he wanted an unopened flapjack in my bag. He accepted and I wished him good luck as I continued on. He replied, “I have good luck because I woke up this morning” How does anyone have such gratitude when physically at rock bottom?

Quote by Michael J Fox that says,

“One's dignity may be assaulted, vandalized and cruelly mocked, but it can never be taken away unless it is surrendered.”

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Joanna Foster @fabticfoster.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Long gone. And not because of any concern for the physical health of the working class people in the South Wales Valleys or the environment. There’s a reason this poster will forever hang on my wall.

Framed black and white poster that says, “Still hate Thatcher”.

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Joanna Foster @fabticfoster.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

From today’s vigil for Professor Jason Arday

A banner in front of flowers at the foot of one of the lions on Trafalgar Square that reads, “Racism within mainstream media is responsible for Jason Arday’s death”.

Posters from the vigil for Professor Jason Arday that read “249 articles in 22 days” and “Rest in power Professor Jason Arday”.

Posters from the vigil for Professor Jason Arday that read “Unalived by a witch hunt” and “Rest in power Professor Jason Arday”.

The flag of Ghana surrounded by flowers and posters stating, “Rest in power Professor Jason Arday”.

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Joanna Foster @fabticfoster.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

The parallels with the public, digital lynching of Chief Fire Officer Wayne Brown are terrifying, with the same devastating outcome The vigil and open letters feel too little, too late but can at least channel some of our rage into united action newscord.org/action/jason...

Poster for the vigil for Jason Arday on Monday 17 August 2026 at 6pm on Trafalgar Square, London.

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Joanna Foster @fabticfoster.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Thank you, Beth Ditto, thank you Not just for the ever-perfect tracks every Saturday morning but for saying you are happy to pay your taxes for our #NHS

Posters from the Save the NHS march in central London on 1 July 2017.

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Joanna Foster @fabticfoster.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Post your favourite Disney princess. Wrong answers only

Black and white photograph of actress Margaret Rutherford as Miss Marple, dressed in traditional horse riding gear.

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Joanna Foster @fabticfoster.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Ready and waiting with my solar viewers from the total #eclipse of 1999

Solar viewers for the 1999 total eclipse.

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Joanna Foster @fabticfoster.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

#FourPhotosOneMonth The good old days, Bedford Partners in crime, St Neots Street art, London Back breaking work, Entebbe

Old adverts for Bovril and Greys Cigarettes on the side of a red brick building.

Two spaniels guzzling water from a dog bowl at the Zooteek delicatessen in St Neots.

A mural to Frida Kahlo at London Blackfriars.

A man carrying bananas on his back in Kitooro market, Entebbe.

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Joanna Foster @fabticfoster.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

In a webinar and heard the post arrive Not for one minute did I imagine what I would be opening It has actually made me feel physically sick to see what I’ve been sent, especially as it was addressed to me personally It’s going back to the sender this afternoon I’d have rather received a bill!

Handwritten note on Reform flyer that says “Do not ever write to this address again” signed J E Foster.

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Joanna Foster @fabticfoster.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

#MondayMotivation from knowing six years on my #book remains a go-to resource for #frontline practitioners both in the UK and overseas #FireSafety #Firesetting #TraumaInformed

Email that says, “Your ears must be burning. I am currently in Georgia teaching a class for the National Fire Administration about youth fire misuse. I have a book table for the fire service students and of course your book is there. I just talked about it this morning as a great resource for planning interventions.”

Copy of the book ‘Children and Teenagers who Set Fires’ by Joanna E. Foster.

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Joanna Foster @fabticfoster.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Wonderful to meet the sculptor behind the new statue commissioned for #StNeots and see the different models used as Paul’s final idea took shape The horse is going to be majestic I especially love the nod to pit horses with its copper shoes, which were safer as stainless steel could create sparks

Sculptor Paul Pibworth at St Neots market square stood next to a cardboard model of a life size horse.

Side view of a cardboard life size model of a horse.

A small model of a horse made from paper.

A life size horse made from stainless steel with copper shoes and bridle in front of an oast house.

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Joanna Foster @fabticfoster.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

#FridayFeeling from the chap sat outside a bike shop on Stoke Newington playing a banjo I was cycling past en route to a meeting with no time to stop to take a photograph but the sight and sound captured in the windmills of my mind will keep me smiling all day #Hackney #LondonIsOpen #SoulPlace

Map of London with pink neon capital letters printed over it that say, “London is always a good idea”.

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Joanna Foster @fabticfoster.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

“How would you like to be remembered?” “As genuine” ~ Amy Winehouse Fifteen years ago today and the loss of this beautiful and brilliant woman still feels as cruel and unfair

Black and white side angle photo of Amy Winehouse stood leaning against a wall in a corridor seeming relaxed and smiling.

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Joanna Foster @fabticfoster.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

The time that the floor fell out of my car when I put the clutch down

Black and white post that reads, “Greatest one line in a song ever. Not verse, chorus, bridge. Just one line...”

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Joanna Foster @fabticfoster.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

It’s the last day to see this #art exhibition in #Aberdare I can’t recommend it enough and my pictures don’t do it justice Each piece has an accompanying envelope, holding a story that enriches the visual image presented and reflects the layers and nuances of #identity and #belonging #creativity

Torn words on linen that read, “I have moved with feelings”.

Words by Joanna Foster about meeting and identity folded into an envelope.

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Joanna Foster @fabticfoster.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

#FridayFeeling from this email received from a woman within an hour of finishing #training together yesterday #ThisGirlCan

Email that reads,

“I just wanted to say thank you for the training course. I genuinely found it incredibly insightful, and it's inspired me to start looking into postgraduate courses related to working with young people.

I've always enjoyed learning and have been considering further study over the past 12-18 months. However, this course, and the opportunity to think about my work in a more theoretical way, really gave me the motivation to build on my practical experience by exploring postgraduate courses focused on child development.

Again, thank you and see you in 6 months.”

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