Lydia Massiah
@lydiamassiah.bsky.social
Writer, wanderer, wonderer, always curious to learn more. Knows a smattering about much, but not much about anything.
Worried about biodiversity loss. What's happening is one big horror story.
Worried about biodiversity loss. What's happening is one big horror story.
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February takes its name from februa, a Roman festival of purification held in readiness for spring and new beginnings. The month’s birthstone is amethyst, so here is a small gathering of amethyst-hued February flowers, welcome heralds of the turning year & the lengthening light.
January 31, 2026 at 7:50 AM
February takes its name from februa, a Roman festival of purification held in readiness for spring and new beginnings. The month’s birthstone is amethyst, so here is a small gathering of amethyst-hued February flowers, welcome heralds of the turning year & the lengthening light.
Having a practice with porcelaine paints as I'd love some delft tiles for a new fireplace - but they're very expensive. Thought I'd have go😬😄
Which is the better blue? Lapis for the flowers or Ming for the deer? 💙
Which is the better blue? Lapis for the flowers or Ming for the deer? 💙
January 26, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Having a practice with porcelaine paints as I'd love some delft tiles for a new fireplace - but they're very expensive. Thought I'd have go😬😄
Which is the better blue? Lapis for the flowers or Ming for the deer? 💙
Which is the better blue? Lapis for the flowers or Ming for the deer? 💙
My mum has bats in her attic. Not a joke 😄 They're Serotine bats - one of the UK's biggest bats with a wingspan of up to 40cm. They're quite rare, found just in southern England & Wales. Their flight style is distinctive, slow & flapping, which combined with their size makes them easier to identify.
January 24, 2026 at 7:49 AM
My mum has bats in her attic. Not a joke 😄 They're Serotine bats - one of the UK's biggest bats with a wingspan of up to 40cm. They're quite rare, found just in southern England & Wales. Their flight style is distinctive, slow & flapping, which combined with their size makes them easier to identify.
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The choice is impeachment and removal or calamity for the United States. I don't see how anybody watching Trump's speech in Davos can draw any other conclusion. He's a senile madman.
January 21, 2026 at 2:26 PM
The choice is impeachment and removal or calamity for the United States. I don't see how anybody watching Trump's speech in Davos can draw any other conclusion. He's a senile madman.
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This is the most astonishing graph of what the Trump regime has done to US science. They have destroyed the federal science workforce across the board. The negative impacts on Americans will be felt for generations, and the US might never be the same again.
www.nature.com/immersive/d4...
www.nature.com/immersive/d4...
January 20, 2026 at 10:53 PM
This is the most astonishing graph of what the Trump regime has done to US science. They have destroyed the federal science workforce across the board. The negative impacts on Americans will be felt for generations, and the US might never be the same again.
www.nature.com/immersive/d4...
www.nature.com/immersive/d4...
Mark Carney ought to be in talks with the Greenland govt - because in terms of proximity, Canada is only 16 miles away at the closest point.
Greelanders aren't keen on Denmark rule (for strong historical reasons comparable to how white Australians dealt with their native population.)
Greelanders aren't keen on Denmark rule (for strong historical reasons comparable to how white Australians dealt with their native population.)
January 18, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Mark Carney ought to be in talks with the Greenland govt - because in terms of proximity, Canada is only 16 miles away at the closest point.
Greelanders aren't keen on Denmark rule (for strong historical reasons comparable to how white Australians dealt with their native population.)
Greelanders aren't keen on Denmark rule (for strong historical reasons comparable to how white Australians dealt with their native population.)
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EXCL: Wes Streeting has asked Jonathan Haidt, a bestselling author and high-profile advocate of banning social media for under-16s, to speak to officials in his push for UK to consider following Australia’s landmark ban - @kiranstacey.bsky.social reports
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/j...
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/j...
Wes Streeting asks US expert Jonathan Haidt to address officials on social media ban for under-16s
Exclusive: Health secretary issues invitation in push for UK to consider copying landmark restrictions in Australia
www.theguardian.com
January 14, 2026 at 7:24 AM
EXCL: Wes Streeting has asked Jonathan Haidt, a bestselling author and high-profile advocate of banning social media for under-16s, to speak to officials in his push for UK to consider following Australia’s landmark ban - @kiranstacey.bsky.social reports
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/j...
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/j...
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On a stretch of Somerset coast, in amongst caravan parks & a Pontins holiday camp, is the Church in the Dunes, the 13thC church of St Mary, its tower visible from the sea. Indeed, it was once whitewashed to act as a lighthouse. (There's even the remains of a 19th C wreck on the beach beyond)
On a stretch of Somerset coast, in amongst caravan parks & a Pontins holiday camp, is the Church in the Dunes, the 13thC church of St Mary, its tower visible from the sea. Indeed, it was once whitewashed to act as a lighthouse. (There's even the remains of a 19th C wreck on the beach beyond)
January 10, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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On a stretch of Somerset coast, in amongst caravan parks & a Pontins holiday camp, is the Church in the Dunes, the 13thC church of St Mary, its tower visible from the sea. Indeed, it was once whitewashed to act as a lighthouse. (There's even the remains of a 19th C wreck on the beach beyond)
On a stretch of Somerset coast, in amongst caravan parks & a Pontins holiday camp, is the Church in the Dunes, the 13thC church of St Mary, its tower visible from the sea. Indeed, it was once whitewashed to act as a lighthouse. (There's even the remains of a 19th C wreck on the beach beyond)
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The richest individual on Earth should not own the keys to the largest disinformation machine on the planet.
It's not censorship to switch X off. It's common sense.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It's not censorship to switch X off. It's common sense.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Musk says X outcry is 'excuse for censorship'
The government is urging Ofcom to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 10, 2026 at 9:26 AM
The richest individual on Earth should not own the keys to the largest disinformation machine on the planet.
It's not censorship to switch X off. It's common sense.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It's not censorship to switch X off. It's common sense.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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🚨 NEW VIDEO 👇🏽This puts an end to all the lies. Horrific.
They were having a calm exchange seconds before he murdered Renee Good, and she was barely moving and clearly avoiding him.
Stop the lies.
They were having a calm exchange seconds before he murdered Renee Good, and she was barely moving and clearly avoiding him.
Stop the lies.
January 9, 2026 at 6:12 PM
🚨 NEW VIDEO 👇🏽This puts an end to all the lies. Horrific.
They were having a calm exchange seconds before he murdered Renee Good, and she was barely moving and clearly avoiding him.
Stop the lies.
They were having a calm exchange seconds before he murdered Renee Good, and she was barely moving and clearly avoiding him.
Stop the lies.
I bought a little watercolour yesterday for £20 dated 1946. The orange pine frame was in a state with dents & holes, but I filled it & sanded it back, then painted it blue-grey colour to tone with the sky. The inside rim I gilded.
Really pleased with the result. The picture is in a charming style.
Really pleased with the result. The picture is in a charming style.
January 6, 2026 at 6:07 PM
I bought a little watercolour yesterday for £20 dated 1946. The orange pine frame was in a state with dents & holes, but I filled it & sanded it back, then painted it blue-grey colour to tone with the sky. The inside rim I gilded.
Really pleased with the result. The picture is in a charming style.
Really pleased with the result. The picture is in a charming style.
New Year flowers. Two pots of bulbs & a bunch of tulips & freesias. Indoor blooms bring so much pleasure mid-winter.
January 3, 2026 at 10:33 AM
New Year flowers. Two pots of bulbs & a bunch of tulips & freesias. Indoor blooms bring so much pleasure mid-winter.
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Fossil fuel funds right wing politics
Fossil fuel is where a lot of the super rich invest their money
Super rich own right wing media
Super rich will be looking at yacht brochures this morning
Fossil fuel is where a lot of the super rich invest their money
Super rich own right wing media
Super rich will be looking at yacht brochures this morning
January 3, 2026 at 9:21 AM
Fossil fuel funds right wing politics
Fossil fuel is where a lot of the super rich invest their money
Super rich own right wing media
Super rich will be looking at yacht brochures this morning
Fossil fuel is where a lot of the super rich invest their money
Super rich own right wing media
Super rich will be looking at yacht brochures this morning
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Just making sure that 2025 is definitely over
January 1, 2026 at 4:43 AM
Just making sure that 2025 is definitely over
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For our last #WildflowerHour of the year, nine little beauties.
Pineapple Weed, False Mayweed, Ragwort, Red Campion, White Dead-nettle, Ragged Robin, Creeping Buttercup, Red Dead-nettle and Yarrow.
Pineapple Weed, False Mayweed, Ragwort, Red Campion, White Dead-nettle, Ragged Robin, Creeping Buttercup, Red Dead-nettle and Yarrow.
December 28, 2025 at 8:16 PM
For our last #WildflowerHour of the year, nine little beauties.
Pineapple Weed, False Mayweed, Ragwort, Red Campion, White Dead-nettle, Ragged Robin, Creeping Buttercup, Red Dead-nettle and Yarrow.
Pineapple Weed, False Mayweed, Ragwort, Red Campion, White Dead-nettle, Ragged Robin, Creeping Buttercup, Red Dead-nettle and Yarrow.
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Snowdrops out in St Ervan, Cornwall for #wildflowerhour
December 28, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Snowdrops out in St Ervan, Cornwall for #wildflowerhour
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Chatted to my great uncle yesterday – a northern, working-class guy, not that political. I told him my job involved exposing Farage.
His first question was: “who funds him?”
Investigations into Farage’s donors can have a major impact on Reform’s support – as this research has already shown 👇
His first question was: “who funds him?”
Investigations into Farage’s donors can have a major impact on Reform’s support – as this research has already shown 👇
New research reveals the best attack lines to use against Reform
How to stop Farage...
writesbright.substack.com
December 28, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Chatted to my great uncle yesterday – a northern, working-class guy, not that political. I told him my job involved exposing Farage.
His first question was: “who funds him?”
Investigations into Farage’s donors can have a major impact on Reform’s support – as this research has already shown 👇
His first question was: “who funds him?”
Investigations into Farage’s donors can have a major impact on Reform’s support – as this research has already shown 👇
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It’s beginning to look a lot like… New Year!
More wildflowers are beginning to stir, and I spotted these today for the last #WildflowerHour of 2025: groundsel, primroses, speedwell, hazel catkins, periwinkle, blackthorn, hogweed, sweet violet, cyclamen and snowdrop. #TheWinter10
More wildflowers are beginning to stir, and I spotted these today for the last #WildflowerHour of 2025: groundsel, primroses, speedwell, hazel catkins, periwinkle, blackthorn, hogweed, sweet violet, cyclamen and snowdrop. #TheWinter10
December 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM
It’s beginning to look a lot like… New Year!
More wildflowers are beginning to stir, and I spotted these today for the last #WildflowerHour of 2025: groundsel, primroses, speedwell, hazel catkins, periwinkle, blackthorn, hogweed, sweet violet, cyclamen and snowdrop. #TheWinter10
More wildflowers are beginning to stir, and I spotted these today for the last #WildflowerHour of 2025: groundsel, primroses, speedwell, hazel catkins, periwinkle, blackthorn, hogweed, sweet violet, cyclamen and snowdrop. #TheWinter10
The last batch of mince pies baked, the final jar of mincemeat emptied & cutters put away.
12 dozen mince pies 😯 made this season plus a couple of dozen more brought in by my mum...
The homemade ones with rich butter shortcrust pastry, grated lemon zest & ground almonds are very popular 😋
12 dozen mince pies 😯 made this season plus a couple of dozen more brought in by my mum...
The homemade ones with rich butter shortcrust pastry, grated lemon zest & ground almonds are very popular 😋
December 28, 2025 at 6:27 PM
The last batch of mince pies baked, the final jar of mincemeat emptied & cutters put away.
12 dozen mince pies 😯 made this season plus a couple of dozen more brought in by my mum...
The homemade ones with rich butter shortcrust pastry, grated lemon zest & ground almonds are very popular 😋
12 dozen mince pies 😯 made this season plus a couple of dozen more brought in by my mum...
The homemade ones with rich butter shortcrust pastry, grated lemon zest & ground almonds are very popular 😋
Buddy carefully opening his present. He LOVES unwrapping 😄
December 22, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Buddy carefully opening his present. He LOVES unwrapping 😄
Ideal wrapping paper for the dogs' presents 😄
December 22, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Ideal wrapping paper for the dogs' presents 😄
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BREAKING on MS NOW:
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
December 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM
BREAKING on MS NOW:
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
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Just want to share with my American friends how the Australians respond to a shooting tragedy. Action, rather than thoughts and prayers.
December 15, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Just want to share with my American friends how the Australians respond to a shooting tragedy. Action, rather than thoughts and prayers.
The local robin seems to include swift calls in his repertoire - which is confusing 🤔
December 11, 2025 at 4:17 PM
The local robin seems to include swift calls in his repertoire - which is confusing 🤔
Homemade mince pies, the rich shortcrust pastry made with ground almonds, butter & lemon zest. Last year I didn't get to do anything Christmassy so it feels a privilege to be able to make treats for Christmas this year.
December 9, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Homemade mince pies, the rich shortcrust pastry made with ground almonds, butter & lemon zest. Last year I didn't get to do anything Christmassy so it feels a privilege to be able to make treats for Christmas this year.