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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 15/07/2026

If we are ever going to fix social care, we need to work across party lines. I've invited @AndyBurnham to sit down once he becomes Prime Minister, in hopes of finally solving this crisis which takes such a toll on families, our NHS and our economy. There is no time to waste.

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

'The Running of the Deer' by contemporary UK artist Catherine Hyde #womensart

Painting of four deer in silhouette running up a snowy hill by a forest towards a large orange setting sun

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Petra Boynton @petraboynton.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

If you're neurodivergent, navigating the changes, exhaustion and demands of the holidays can be challenging. Some reassuring guides on navigating this can be found here www.additudemag.com/getting-thro... and here www.authenticallyemily.uk/blog/an-auti...

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An Autistic Guide to Christmas — Authentically Emily

Some people love Christmas and some people hate it. I imagine most of us who celebrate fall somewhere in the middle. There have been Christmases where I’ve felt so excited and full of joy. There was a...

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GreenLeftHand @greenlefthand.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

I recently returned to playing music after 40 years. It's been joyous and transforming in so many ways. Here's a blog post reflecting on that early music journey. Looking back I realise how privileged I was to have had that experience. #Music #Oboe #Musiciansky thegreenlefthand.net/2025/09/14/g...

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giving up music – reflecting on a musical journey

Following a forty-year hiatus from playing music, I look back fondly at the instruments, joys and struggles on a musical journey.

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Paintings of London @paintingsoflondon.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Morning! This week's theme was Cityscapes. Take a look through the timeline over the last week for full details of these and the rest of the featured pieces.

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Gail Brodholt @gailbrodholt.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

I just love those silhouettes of Sherlock Holmes on the Baker Street Station walls - so simple but so effective! #londonprint #Londonart #printmaking #linocut

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𝙲𝚑𝚞𝚛𝚌𝚑 𝚂𝚝𝚛𝚎𝚎𝚝 𝙸𝚖𝚊𝚐𝚎𝚜 @churchstreetimages.com · 30/12/2024

Join us on Saturday January 4, 2025 for the #BlueSkyArtShow "Running Water" edition Post your best pieces on the theme, photos, drawings, paintings, tattoos, poems, stories, quilts, whatever. Repost your favorites and spread the word! #Art #Photography #Drawing #Painting #DigitalArt #Writing

Words from the post in front of an image of a waterfall

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Volha Charnysh @vcharnysh.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Thrilled to announce the release of Uprooted: How Post-WWII Population Transfers Remade Europe with Cambridge UP 🎉🎉 The book argues that accommodating the displaced population can strengthen states and benefit local economies in the long run. 📚 [Amazon: tinyurl.com/24m2mbkf] See thread below:

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Constantin Wurthmann @wurthmann.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Interested in German Politics Scholarship? I tried to bring together some first people in this starter pack. Lots of people still missing! Feel free to make suggestions on who to add. go.bsky.app/7EmxDbs

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GreenLeftHand @greenlefthand.bsky.social · 07/07/2024

The story of how the second-hand guitar I played as a child is one of my most cherished possessions today. And some of the life lessons along the way: learning to 'make do', deal with humiliation and value difference. #MusicSky #MusicalIntstruments #Guitar thegreenlefthand.net/2024/07/07/f...

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from jumble sale find to treasured possession: the story of my lovely old guitar

Life lessons with a much-cherished second-hand guitar. From early economic realities and humiliating performances to the joy of music and learning to appreciate imperfections and difference.

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GreenLeftHand @greenlefthand.bsky.social · 28/01/2024

A piece of history that's always fascinated me. The picnic and sudden interest in mushroom hunts near the border; the guards who *seemed* not to see. Often overlooked, hugely important. Can't wait to read this from @matthewblongo.bsky.social skystorians polisky www.theguardian.com/books/2024/j...

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Jan Bühlbecker @jan-buehlbecker.de · 18/01/2024

Friedrich Merz warnt von den Gefahren von "ganz links und ganz rechts". Die Linke steht bei 4%. Die AfD bei 20%. Für Die Linke kandidiert Bodo Ramelow. Für die AfD Björn Höcke. Diese permanente Gleichsetzung ist geschichtsvergessen, gefährlich und unverschämt.

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GreenLeftHand @greenlefthand.bsky.social · 21/01/2024

Just found this podcast. It sheds light on grave, urgent questions and raises many more. The description of how leftists end up on the right and, in particular, the characterisation of the growing fascist movement are fascinating - and genuinely frightening. Essential listening. #Polisky

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GreenLeftHand @greenlefthand.bsky.social · 31/12/2023

A powerful book read in 2023: Tamons Geschichte (German transl.; orig. Japanese; Engl: The Boy and the Dog) by Seishu Hase. The story of Tamon, a dog, and his resilience, determination and loyalty. And the tragedy, betrayal and violence among the humans who accompany him on his mysterious journey.💙📚

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GreenLeftHand @greenlefthand.bsky.social · 31/12/2023

Many moons ago I read a book review, found it intriguing... and promptly forgot both author and title. Luckily, from my vague description, a bookseller identified the book as Slow Horses. In 2023 I've read the whole series and, despite the guilt over binge reading, have loved every single book. 💙📚

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GreenLeftHand @greenlefthand.bsky.social · 03/12/2023

A month of #AcWriMoments - how did it work out? Avoiding quantitative targets was right (for me). I've learned to believe in my work and writing. Finding a working title brought the project to life and answered important questions about scope and story. A transforming, learning month. #AcademicSky

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GreenLeftHand @greenlefthand.bsky.social · 05/11/2023

Some interesting ideas, decisions after the first few #AcWriMoments . Settling on a working title. This had been a worrying omission, a symptom of dithering on scope. Stepping back to see why the subject still excites me and then building a unique story to spark curiosity in others. #AcademicSky

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GreenLeftHand @greenlefthand.bsky.social · 01/11/2023

As #AcWriMoments begins, I’m thinking about realistic goals. A big issue is that my full time work doesn’t relate to my writing project. So a lot of this month will be about focus. Fixing the writing into daily thoughts, reflections and routine. #AcademicSky #AcademicChatter

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GreenLeftHand @greenlefthand.bsky.social · 29/10/2023

Introduce yourself with three books you love. Well, today it'd be these: 1. The Wind-up Bird Chronicle - Haruki Murakami 2. Lunapark (Babylon Berlin series) - Volker Kutscher 3. Tinker Taylor Soldier Spy - John Le Carre But tomorrow it'd probably be something different... so many books to love! 💙📚

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GreenLeftHand @greenlefthand.bsky.social · 26/10/2023

Hello BookSky 💙📚 I'm new to this community and an avid reader (English, German) for research and above all for joy. One of my loves is modern Japanese literature. So here are some reflections on Yoko Ogawa's Memory Police. I wrote this post just after lockdown. thegreenlefthand.net/2020/08/17/a...

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GreenLeftHand @greenlefthand.bsky.social · 25/10/2023

One of the more high-stakes aspects of researching Germany's Left Party (Die Linke) is wondering what will happen first: completion of the book or complete implosion of the party. Definitely adds a sense of urgency and motivation to get on with the work. 🙄 😬 #AcademicSky Polisky

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GreenLeftHand @greenlefthand.bsky.social · 24/10/2023

Thoughts on DieLinke and new Wagenknecht party. I think Die Linke can rebuild but slowly and maybe not everywhere. Interesting to see if it'll be able to speak with a clearer voice of compassion re immigration and refugees, without being contradicted by its own star/MP on every talk show. polisky

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GreenLeftHand @greenlefthand.bsky.social · 24/10/2023

My belated intro post: 👋 I'm a teacher and translator based in Germany. A scholar of the German Left (Die Linke), working on a research project/book about the party. Looking forward to sharing updates, ideas with you! Also an avid reader and music lover. Vegan, working class and a lifelong lefty.

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GreenLeftHand @greenlefthand.bsky.social · 08/10/2023

Early results from the regional elections in two German states (Bavaria, Hesse) show that the AfD isn't only an 'eastern' problem. In both states the extreme right is the second largest party. This is bad, bad, news.

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