Reposted by @joyfoster.bsky.socialJoanna 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 021
Reposted by @joyfoster.bsky.socialBrian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · 10/10/2026Liverpool, 1956, photo by Thurston Hopkins. 1033155
Reposted by @joyfoster.bsky.socialLiza Adamczewski aka the accidental ecologist @lizaadamczewski.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Finished and ready to go to its new home in the USA. There are no tariffs on original artworks but even so commissions from America have dropped off a cliff since the political climate changed. Fingers crossed things will get better soon 616024
Reposted by @joyfoster.bsky.socialpmamtraveller.bsky.social @pmamtraveller.bsky.social · 10/10/2026Cat and kitten door knocker, Clun, England 152473446
Reposted by @joyfoster.bsky.socialLiza Adamczewski aka the accidental ecologist @lizaadamczewski.bsky.social · 20hYup no tariffs on original artworks so if you’re interested and living in the USA I’m in need of some work at the moment. Go on treat yourself to a commissioned piece with your own special creatures painted on real gold leaf. Art after all is one of life’s essentials 19419
Reposted by @joyfoster.bsky.socialBrian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · 08/10/2026View from the kitchen window of a Maryhill tenement, Glasgow, 1970, photo by Nick Hedges. 929641
Reposted by @joyfoster.bsky.socialJoanna Foster @fabticfoster.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Devastating to have learned about the death of FDNY fire marshal Andy DiFusco He died from an illness contracted as a 9/11 responder Pictured below, I shall never forget the humbling privilege of sitting quietly together as he described all he saw that day I became a better person for knowing him 011
Reposted by @joyfoster.bsky.socialpmamtraveller.bsky.social @pmamtraveller.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Cat resting on a cross of Orthodox church in Perast, Montenegro. 151615250
Reposted by @joyfoster.bsky.socialglastomichelle.bsky.social @glastomichelle.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Portrait in lilac. Glastonbury Tor after sunset. 191446165
Reposted by @joyfoster.bsky.socialGhislaine Hull @ghizzybear.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Just their lives 0113
Reposted by @joyfoster.bsky.socialHelen Day @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Road safety and the Tufty Club. (I don’t recall there being an expiry date. I think that means I’m still a member of the Tufty club) 5963458
Reposted by @joyfoster.bsky.socialBenW @s-w-s-l.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Exhibition review: Dark Tales: British Documentary Photography and the Gothic at the Martin Parr Foundation silentwordsspeakloudest.blogspot.com/2026/10/the-... 031
Reposted by @joyfoster.bsky.socialDes @desdelboy.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Morning all. Photographer John Bulmer, Black Country 1960. 1220428
Reposted by @joyfoster.bsky.socialBrian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Manchester, 1961, photo by Shirley Baker. 1021540
Reposted by @joyfoster.bsky.socialLiza Adamczewski aka the accidental ecologist @lizaadamczewski.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Happy birthday Bryn , three today. There will be sausages and a good long walk 181464
Reposted by @joyfoster.bsky.socialwomensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Eileen Blair, from South Shields, UK, was believed to have had a large influence on her husband George Orwell's writing. 'Nineteen Eighty-Four's title and idea is thought to be inspired by one of her poems - 'End of the Century, 1984' #womensart 141221289
Reposted by @joyfoster.bsky.socialOtto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 06/10/2026"The prosecution case is that Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate used and threatened physical and sexual violence in order to maintain control and compliance." Where are the voices from the self appointed defenders of women and young girls who would usually be on this? www.reuters.com/world/uk/tat...reuters.comTate brothers used 'lover boy' model to exploit women, Britain saysSocial media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate used a "lover boy" model to lure women with the promise of romantic relationships before coercing them to create online pornography, British law enfor... 751217383
Reposted by @joyfoster.bsky.socialwomensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Pauline Cumming, Scottish creator of quirky ceramics with feminist themes and humour #womensart 51128210
Reposted by @joyfoster.bsky.socialJoanna 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 011
Reposted by @joyfoster.bsky.socialJoanna Foster @fabticfoster.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Can’t argue with that #poetry #creativity #FridayFeeling 021
Reposted by @joyfoster.bsky.socialJoanna 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 011
Reposted by @joyfoster.bsky.socialBladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 04/10/2026In the first round of overseas Brazilian votes, Lula has won 1078 votes in Palestine, Bolsonaro got just 46. In Israel, Bolsonaro got 523 votes, and Lula 92. That tells you who the right candidate is. 18518
Reposted by @joyfoster.bsky.socialJoanna Foster @fabticfoster.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Breathing in the majesty of this evening’s sunset #SelfCareSunday 111
Reposted by @joyfoster.bsky.socialJoanna Foster @fabticfoster.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Both 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. 011
Reposted by @joyfoster.bsky.socialJoanna Foster @fabticfoster.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Benjamin Zephaniah reading his #poem ‘The Death of Joy Gardner’ As powerful and as relevant as ever #NationalPoetryDay youtu.be/V_V7MvSVWvw?...youtu.beThe Death of Joy GardnerYouTube video by Benjamin Zephaniah - Topic 021
Reposted by @joyfoster.bsky.socialJoanna Foster @fabticfoster.bsky.social · 30/09/2026A 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 011
Reposted by @joyfoster.bsky.socialBrian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · 30/09/2026The Last Stand, 1965, painting by Clarice Hall Pomfret, 1930-2014 (Bolton Library & Museum Services). 27016
Reposted by @joyfoster.bsky.socialLiza Adamczewski aka the accidental ecologist @lizaadamczewski.bsky.social · 25/09/2026I’ve just picked tonight’s super fresh from the vegetable garden and plonked it on a stack of beautiful vintage platters that I found in a charity shop today for a pound each! Feeling lucky although dreading the giant runner beans I will return to in a week’s time when I return home 4684
Reposted by @joyfoster.bsky.socialLiza Adamczewski aka the accidental ecologist @lizaadamczewski.bsky.social · 25/09/2026I’m thinking, wouldn’t it be nice to paint a message under the blackbirds toes on the white banded area. The purchaser could choose the words, perfect for themselves or the recipient if it’s a gift. Blackbird & Ivy Bee icon available now. Dm for details 010420
Reposted by @joyfoster.bsky.socialDes @desdelboy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026#FourPhotosOneMonth September 2026 Sun dried Dipsacus fullonum. Anthony Gormley sculpture, Domain CXI, Houghton Hall, walled garden. Bowie: You’re Not Alone, Lightroom, Kings Cross. Brancaster Staithe 20:19hrs 11/09/2026. 3585
Reposted by @joyfoster.bsky.socialwomensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 28/09/2026While listening to council meetings in Montreal, local mayor Sue Montgomery decided to knit in red when men spoke and in green when women spoke, when similar numbers of both attended. Day 1 results.... #WomensArt 211318395
Reposted by @joyfoster.bsky.socialwomensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Three girls (1932) by Amrita Sher-Gil. Then, Amrita Sher-Gil, influential Hungarian-Indian painter #WomensArt 41183212
Reposted by @joyfoster.bsky.socialwomensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Janis Goodman, contemporary printmaker #WomensArt #Monday 5792129
joyfoster.bsky.social @joyfoster.bsky.social · 28/09/2026www.instagram.com/p/Dd0CxJplAI...instagram.comInstagramCreate an account or log in to Instagram - Share what you're into with the people who get you. 000
Reposted by @joyfoster.bsky.socialBrian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Fish ‘n’ Chip Van, Otley Road, Bradford, photo by Ian Beesley. 'The chip shop owner told me he had to fire one of his assistants because he kept parking the van the wrong way round.' 213920
Reposted by @joyfoster.bsky.socialDes @desdelboy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Morning all Photographer Shirley Baker, Manchester/Salford 1960s 1011916
Reposted by @joyfoster.bsky.socialSanat Tarihi @sanatintarihi.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Dorothea Lange - Migrant Mother 1936 639971
Reposted by @joyfoster.bsky.socialGeorge Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Pope Innocent III,who died in 1216, spoke of a certain kind of older man, who is "easily provoked", "will believe anything and question nothing", is "stingy and greedy" and "praises the good old days and hates the present." Reform UK's voter base has been knocking around for a very long time. 752930754
Reposted by @joyfoster.bsky.socialDes @desdelboy.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Morning all. Photographer Mick Goldwater from his book, London Underground 1970-1980. 2126823
Reposted by @joyfoster.bsky.socialwomensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 27/09/2026The work of Rathika Ramasamy, India's first internationally celebrated female wildlife photographer #womensart 113195474
Reposted by @joyfoster.bsky.socialMichael Warburton @michaelwarburton.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Despite being a famous Hollywood star if you want to know what sort of person DAVID NIVEN was, the largest wreath at his funeral was from the Porters at Heathrow Airport. It read: “To the finest gentleman who ever walked through these halls. He made a Porter feel like a King.” 297130591918
Reposted by @joyfoster.bsky.socialJoanna 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 241
Reposted by @joyfoster.bsky.socialJoanna 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 021
Reposted by @joyfoster.bsky.socialJoanna Foster @fabticfoster.bsky.social · 26/09/2026#SaturdayVibes 011
Reposted by @joyfoster.bsky.socialwomensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Harvest Moon (Golden Hare) by Tamsin Abbott, English stained glass artist. #HarvestMoon is the #fullmoon closest to the autumn equinox #WomensArt 81413278
Reposted by @joyfoster.bsky.socialGeorge Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Anyone who believes this bunch of con artists represents their interests is either a billionaire or seriously misinformed. leftfootforward.org/2026/09/outr...leftfootforward.orgOutrage as Reform-run council votes to shut 10 nurseriesMembers of the public shouted “you should be ashamed” as Reform councillors approved the plans 40776301
Reposted by @joyfoster.bsky.socialBrian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Street kids in Cardiff, Wales, 1954, photo by Bert Hardy, Picture Post photographer. 317320
Reposted by @joyfoster.bsky.socialPrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Tory leader Badenoch registers gift of £8,177 for Murdoch meeting in Greece. Travelling abroad to beg favours from Murdoch. What has she promised him? I wonder how far she has travelled specifically to meet victims of Tory austerity, real wage cuts and people queuing at hospitals and food banks.bbc.co.ukBadenoch registers gift of £8,177 for Murdoch meetingThe Murdochs' News Corp company paid for flights and accommodation for the Conservative leader and her husband to travel to Greece. 22392175