Jina Langu 🌈🎵🎶🌹👨🦯🦮🎸🎻
@jinalangu.bsky.social
Musician, songwriter, retired from 9-5 life, visually impaired person.
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The Hamoaze Band - The Rose Bay Willowherb Song
YouTube video by Jina Langu
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🎧 Yes it's a long song. It was a long war.
In the tradition of Eric Bogle's Green Fields of France, this is my Rose Bay Willow Herb Song. The only song of mine to have been played on TV (this recording, nice cheque, ta). Enjoy if you will. youtu.be/GWdCrndoRdI?...
In the tradition of Eric Bogle's Green Fields of France, this is my Rose Bay Willow Herb Song. The only song of mine to have been played on TV (this recording, nice cheque, ta). Enjoy if you will. youtu.be/GWdCrndoRdI?...
The Irish Sea and Wreck Harbour (to give it its old name) from Wreck Road, Annalong, County Down, on a grey but calm day. About 2 hours from high tide.
#NorthernIreland #CountyDown
#NorthernIreland #CountyDown
November 12, 2025 at 5:34 PM
The Irish Sea and Wreck Harbour (to give it its old name) from Wreck Road, Annalong, County Down, on a grey but calm day. About 2 hours from high tide.
#NorthernIreland #CountyDown
#NorthernIreland #CountyDown
Annalong Harbour, County Down, Ireland (Northern Ireland) today. Slieve Binnian in the background with cloud inversion behind the village, Spence's Mountain off to the north.
#NorthernIreland #CountyDown
#NorthernIreland #CountyDown
November 12, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Annalong Harbour, County Down, Ireland (Northern Ireland) today. Slieve Binnian in the background with cloud inversion behind the village, Spence's Mountain off to the north.
#NorthernIreland #CountyDown
#NorthernIreland #CountyDown
Word count far too high for Bsky.
My thoughts on the shitbag in the Whitehouse and his current gangsterism against the far-from-perfect BBC.
My thoughts on the shitbag in the Whitehouse and his current gangsterism against the far-from-perfect BBC.
November 11, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Word count far too high for Bsky.
My thoughts on the shitbag in the Whitehouse and his current gangsterism against the far-from-perfect BBC.
My thoughts on the shitbag in the Whitehouse and his current gangsterism against the far-from-perfect BBC.
Most people call it Wreck Road Beach now. Not long back it was "Wreck Harbour." Smuggled goods were brought ashore here away from prying eyes and quickly taken inland.
Perhaps to Hilltown where there were 21 houses, 10 of which were pubs. Perfect for selling on contraband.
#NorthernIreland
Perhaps to Hilltown where there were 21 houses, 10 of which were pubs. Perfect for selling on contraband.
#NorthernIreland
November 9, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Most people call it Wreck Road Beach now. Not long back it was "Wreck Harbour." Smuggled goods were brought ashore here away from prying eyes and quickly taken inland.
Perhaps to Hilltown where there were 21 houses, 10 of which were pubs. Perfect for selling on contraband.
#NorthernIreland
Perhaps to Hilltown where there were 21 houses, 10 of which were pubs. Perfect for selling on contraband.
#NorthernIreland
A work in progress by an artist friend of mine, Tim Currant. He draws these marvellous images, full of movement.
Here I saw Eosphoros after her work is done, dancing until she is needed to yoke the horses once again to Helios' chariot the next morning. And on into eternity.
(Not what he intended).
Here I saw Eosphoros after her work is done, dancing until she is needed to yoke the horses once again to Helios' chariot the next morning. And on into eternity.
(Not what he intended).
November 8, 2025 at 5:21 PM
A work in progress by an artist friend of mine, Tim Currant. He draws these marvellous images, full of movement.
Here I saw Eosphoros after her work is done, dancing until she is needed to yoke the horses once again to Helios' chariot the next morning. And on into eternity.
(Not what he intended).
Here I saw Eosphoros after her work is done, dancing until she is needed to yoke the horses once again to Helios' chariot the next morning. And on into eternity.
(Not what he intended).
I'm liking the sound of a 10 to 1 max wage ratio as is being touted by the Greens.
Goes even further than I've been droning on about for æons. Ignore arguments about needing to pay millions for the best talent. CEO of NHS England = £260k. They should be "best" for the job - I would hope.
Goes even further than I've been droning on about for æons. Ignore arguments about needing to pay millions for the best talent. CEO of NHS England = £260k. They should be "best" for the job - I would hope.
November 7, 2025 at 11:30 PM
I'm liking the sound of a 10 to 1 max wage ratio as is being touted by the Greens.
Goes even further than I've been droning on about for æons. Ignore arguments about needing to pay millions for the best talent. CEO of NHS England = £260k. They should be "best" for the job - I would hope.
Goes even further than I've been droning on about for æons. Ignore arguments about needing to pay millions for the best talent. CEO of NHS England = £260k. They should be "best" for the job - I would hope.
Spotted frequently in Annalong. Black Guillemots. The population is stable along the County Down coast. This one seen a few days ago in winter plumage, alongside several others.
Photo by Annalong Harbour Watch. #Birds #NorthernIreland
Photo by Annalong Harbour Watch. #Birds #NorthernIreland
November 7, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Spotted frequently in Annalong. Black Guillemots. The population is stable along the County Down coast. This one seen a few days ago in winter plumage, alongside several others.
Photo by Annalong Harbour Watch. #Birds #NorthernIreland
Photo by Annalong Harbour Watch. #Birds #NorthernIreland
I find the sea beautifully relaxing, even when she's a bit frisky and at a high spring tide like this morning. The Irish Sea from Wreck Road, Annalong, County Down.
November 7, 2025 at 3:26 PM
I find the sea beautifully relaxing, even when she's a bit frisky and at a high spring tide like this morning. The Irish Sea from Wreck Road, Annalong, County Down.
I go to group violin lessons.
I used to have 1-1 lessons, but I moved to N Ireland & there's a place local to us doing group lessons. It's a way to meet people.
Experienced teacher left. No notice. New teacher tonight. She's 17 & did well teaching 2 middle aged blokes. Takes courage & conviction ✊🎻.
I used to have 1-1 lessons, but I moved to N Ireland & there's a place local to us doing group lessons. It's a way to meet people.
Experienced teacher left. No notice. New teacher tonight. She's 17 & did well teaching 2 middle aged blokes. Takes courage & conviction ✊🎻.
November 4, 2025 at 9:06 PM
I go to group violin lessons.
I used to have 1-1 lessons, but I moved to N Ireland & there's a place local to us doing group lessons. It's a way to meet people.
Experienced teacher left. No notice. New teacher tonight. She's 17 & did well teaching 2 middle aged blokes. Takes courage & conviction ✊🎻.
I used to have 1-1 lessons, but I moved to N Ireland & there's a place local to us doing group lessons. It's a way to meet people.
Experienced teacher left. No notice. New teacher tonight. She's 17 & did well teaching 2 middle aged blokes. Takes courage & conviction ✊🎻.
We've recently moved to N Ireland from Cornwall and started going to a local regular trad & folk session - very welcoming and inclusive. I don't know their tunes and songs, yet. They're happy to hear some of mine. Hoping that, maybe, we've found our tribe.
Details of illustration in alt text.
Details of illustration in alt text.
November 4, 2025 at 12:58 PM
We've recently moved to N Ireland from Cornwall and started going to a local regular trad & folk session - very welcoming and inclusive. I don't know their tunes and songs, yet. They're happy to hear some of mine. Hoping that, maybe, we've found our tribe.
Details of illustration in alt text.
Details of illustration in alt text.
It's probably been asked before, but I was thinking *if* Fartrage does get into No10 but doesn't change how his "party" is constituted - how can he be ejected as PM except by a general election?
Ref0rm is a limited company. He's the majority shareholder. He can't be got rid of by anyone. Democracy?
Ref0rm is a limited company. He's the majority shareholder. He can't be got rid of by anyone. Democracy?
November 3, 2025 at 11:59 PM
It's probably been asked before, but I was thinking *if* Fartrage does get into No10 but doesn't change how his "party" is constituted - how can he be ejected as PM except by a general election?
Ref0rm is a limited company. He's the majority shareholder. He can't be got rid of by anyone. Democracy?
Ref0rm is a limited company. He's the majority shareholder. He can't be got rid of by anyone. Democracy?
Another legend. And again, nearly fifty years ago, this man was a threat to the very fabric of society. If he and his colleagues were allowed to appear, nothing but ill would befall us all. One of the greats. Glen Matlock.
November 3, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Another legend. And again, nearly fifty years ago, this man was a threat to the very fabric of society. If he and his colleagues were allowed to appear, nothing but ill would befall us all. One of the greats. Glen Matlock.
I found this. Someone had used it to respond to an arsehole on a comment thread. A nasty little racist gammon, obviously.
So I nicked it and have been similarly using it whenever I find nasty little racist gammons (who might like Queen and this will ruin it for them). You might want to do the same.
So I nicked it and have been similarly using it whenever I find nasty little racist gammons (who might like Queen and this will ruin it for them). You might want to do the same.
November 2, 2025 at 11:39 PM
I found this. Someone had used it to respond to an arsehole on a comment thread. A nasty little racist gammon, obviously.
So I nicked it and have been similarly using it whenever I find nasty little racist gammons (who might like Queen and this will ruin it for them). You might want to do the same.
So I nicked it and have been similarly using it whenever I find nasty little racist gammons (who might like Queen and this will ruin it for them). You might want to do the same.
Legends. These men frightened my mum. One of them caused questions to be raised in the House of Commons. It was a different world, I suppose.
November 2, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Legends. These men frightened my mum. One of them caused questions to be raised in the House of Commons. It was a different world, I suppose.
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Saying quiet bit out loud. Lords debate Assisted Dying Bill.
"Kenneth Baker ... spoke in support, saying it would be “wonderful” if dying people could rely on a choice of palliative care, as many of those opposed suggested, “but it’s totally unrealistic. It’ll cost billions." (Guardian) #UKPolitics
"Kenneth Baker ... spoke in support, saying it would be “wonderful” if dying people could rely on a choice of palliative care, as many of those opposed suggested, “but it’s totally unrealistic. It’ll cost billions." (Guardian) #UKPolitics
September 12, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Saying quiet bit out loud. Lords debate Assisted Dying Bill.
"Kenneth Baker ... spoke in support, saying it would be “wonderful” if dying people could rely on a choice of palliative care, as many of those opposed suggested, “but it’s totally unrealistic. It’ll cost billions." (Guardian) #UKPolitics
"Kenneth Baker ... spoke in support, saying it would be “wonderful” if dying people could rely on a choice of palliative care, as many of those opposed suggested, “but it’s totally unrealistic. It’ll cost billions." (Guardian) #UKPolitics
"If you want to understand what England will look like with a Reform government, just come to our town. Racists and thugs are acting with impunity, intimidating local residents and people of colour, who are living in fear."
#UKPolitics
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
#UKPolitics
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
A racist mob menacing refugee children and our town. Read this and see what lies ahead, unless we act now | Anonymous
Last weekend, it fell to ordinary people to oppose the far right and others. The national toxicity has reached us: a kind of hate I haven’t seen since the 1970s
www.theguardian.com
September 9, 2025 at 11:14 AM
"If you want to understand what England will look like with a Reform government, just come to our town. Racists and thugs are acting with impunity, intimidating local residents and people of colour, who are living in fear."
#UKPolitics
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
#UKPolitics
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I don't yet know whether Sultana & Corbyn's new venture will remain of interest to me. But my interest is certainly peaked. I don't know if I'm a supporter yet but I'm going along for the ride at the moment. By registering my interest I've received this email in response.
#UKPolitics
#UKPolitics
July 24, 2025 at 3:56 PM
I don't yet know whether Sultana & Corbyn's new venture will remain of interest to me. But my interest is certainly peaked. I don't know if I'm a supporter yet but I'm going along for the ride at the moment. By registering my interest I've received this email in response.
#UKPolitics
#UKPolitics
"It is this context that made Keir Starmer’s “island of strangers” speech so offensive. That language isn’t benign; it helps set the stage for another inevitable spate of attacks. Less than a month after the speech, Ballymena exploded." #UKPolitics
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The racial violence in Ballymena repeats a pattern that’s blighted Britain for years. We must wake up to that | Lanre Bakare
History tells us attacks on migrants are a predictable result of political failings, distorted media coverage and far-right opportunism, says Lanre Bakare, an arts and culture correspondent for the Gu...
www.theguardian.com
June 19, 2025 at 11:21 AM
"It is this context that made Keir Starmer’s “island of strangers” speech so offensive. That language isn’t benign; it helps set the stage for another inevitable spate of attacks. Less than a month after the speech, Ballymena exploded." #UKPolitics
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Squeezed under our slightly open sash window this morning. We opened the windows fully, and it found its way back out again a couple of minutes later.
I think it's a common reed warbler - more expert opinions than mine will be welcomed. #birds
I think it's a common reed warbler - more expert opinions than mine will be welcomed. #birds
June 18, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Squeezed under our slightly open sash window this morning. We opened the windows fully, and it found its way back out again a couple of minutes later.
I think it's a common reed warbler - more expert opinions than mine will be welcomed. #birds
I think it's a common reed warbler - more expert opinions than mine will be welcomed. #birds
Reposted by Jina Langu 🌈🎵🎶🌹👨🦯🦮🎸🎻
And neither do I. How it should work is 1st set up systems to assist those who can, and for whom circumstances allow, into work and ensure work is non-exploitative. Secondly, ensure benefits for those with disabilities are as generous as a (wealthy) society can afford.
Fwiw I don’t believe for one second that anyone in government genuinely believes that cutting disability benefits help people into work.
June 14, 2025 at 2:54 PM
And neither do I. How it should work is 1st set up systems to assist those who can, and for whom circumstances allow, into work and ensure work is non-exploitative. Secondly, ensure benefits for those with disabilities are as generous as a (wealthy) society can afford.
As a more or less permanent pedestrian (not allowed to drive or ride coz I'm severely visually impaired), I couldn't agree more with this article ... www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The car made pedestrians second-class citizens. Don’t let driverless vehicles push us off the road altogether | Adam Tranter
If we want autonomous tech to succeed it must be designed to share space with us, rather than forcing us to adapt to it, says former cycling and walking commissioner Adam Tranter
www.theguardian.com
June 12, 2025 at 11:20 AM
As a more or less permanent pedestrian (not allowed to drive or ride coz I'm severely visually impaired), I couldn't agree more with this article ... www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Another news sources shows its colours. Email them at customer.support@global.com - I did. Feel free to use mine as a template if you want (full text in alt text).
The editorial framing in LBC's tweet " ... Thunberg's selfie yacht" is so biased that their entire news output is now suspect.
The editorial framing in LBC's tweet " ... Thunberg's selfie yacht" is so biased that their entire news output is now suspect.
June 9, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Another news sources shows its colours. Email them at customer.support@global.com - I did. Feel free to use mine as a template if you want (full text in alt text).
The editorial framing in LBC's tweet " ... Thunberg's selfie yacht" is so biased that their entire news output is now suspect.
The editorial framing in LBC's tweet " ... Thunberg's selfie yacht" is so biased that their entire news output is now suspect.
Sound advice. One day the US will have it's Nuremberg; evidence will be needed. Yours might be vital.
If you’re documenting the ICE atrocities, make sure to back up your data.
Don’t assume it’s safe in the cloud or on social media.
Keep a copy (or multiple copies).
I also strongly recommend journaling what you witnessed by hand if possible.
Tell your story. The world is watching.
Don’t assume it’s safe in the cloud or on social media.
Keep a copy (or multiple copies).
I also strongly recommend journaling what you witnessed by hand if possible.
Tell your story. The world is watching.
June 8, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Sound advice. One day the US will have it's Nuremberg; evidence will be needed. Yours might be vital.