Vicky Garforth
@mummagwriter.bsky.social
Mother to 3 beautiful sons; wife, gardener, writer. Optimist, but now scared shitless for the future! Bottoms up - that's cheers if you're not sure! Will make the most of it while I can. No DMs, unless requested by me!
Just wondering how stupid Google feels right now! Loving all the different Gulf memes springing up everywhere!
February 16, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Just wondering how stupid Google feels right now! Loving all the different Gulf memes springing up everywhere!
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Let’s never forget who came to our aid…and who has done nothing but spew lies and threats.
January 15, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Let’s never forget who came to our aid…and who has done nothing but spew lies and threats.
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ICYMI — Sharpton led a buy-in to support Costco after they didn’t back down on DEI
January 27, 2025 at 3:43 AM
ICYMI — Sharpton led a buy-in to support Costco after they didn’t back down on DEI
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So far here’s a list of companies reinforcing their commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
Apple
Costco
Bank of America
Delta
JP Morgan
Marriott
Microsoft
Procter & Gamble
Goldman Sachs
American Airlines
Southwest Airlines
United Airlines
Catholic Health
Apple
Costco
Bank of America
Delta
JP Morgan
Marriott
Microsoft
Procter & Gamble
Goldman Sachs
American Airlines
Southwest Airlines
United Airlines
Catholic Health
January 26, 2025 at 9:14 PM
So far here’s a list of companies reinforcing their commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
Apple
Costco
Bank of America
Delta
JP Morgan
Marriott
Microsoft
Procter & Gamble
Goldman Sachs
American Airlines
Southwest Airlines
United Airlines
Catholic Health
Apple
Costco
Bank of America
Delta
JP Morgan
Marriott
Microsoft
Procter & Gamble
Goldman Sachs
American Airlines
Southwest Airlines
United Airlines
Catholic Health
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Colombia President Gustavo Petro says he will impose a reciprocal 50% tariffs on US goods: “I resisted torture, and I resist you”
January 26, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Colombia President Gustavo Petro says he will impose a reciprocal 50% tariffs on US goods: “I resisted torture, and I resist you”
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They shall henceforth be referred to as swasticars by me too. 😂
January 26, 2025 at 4:12 PM
They shall henceforth be referred to as swasticars by me too. 😂
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Heartbreaking. Please watch x
The devastation on its way is unimaginable - like nothing humanity has ever witnessed before - and everyone will wish they had been climate activists and ‘hysterics’ when they had the chance. We are in a moment of unprecedented stupidity
December 23, 2024 at 12:16 PM
Heartbreaking. Please watch x
To those I know and those I haven't yet met, Christmas tidings and a Happy New Year. I hope all your wishes come true, that kindness abounds and that everyone stays safe xx
December 23, 2024 at 12:09 PM
To those I know and those I haven't yet met, Christmas tidings and a Happy New Year. I hope all your wishes come true, that kindness abounds and that everyone stays safe xx
Staying out of the way while my husband sorts out an Ikea desk in my little writing room. He's trying to contend with a wonky floor and allen (how do you spell that?). Spirit level and bits of wood to chock things up coming to great use! #oldhouses #wonkyeverything
December 14, 2024 at 2:16 PM
Staying out of the way while my husband sorts out an Ikea desk in my little writing room. He's trying to contend with a wonky floor and allen (how do you spell that?). Spirit level and bits of wood to chock things up coming to great use! #oldhouses #wonkyeverything
Far too many idiots in charge of important things!
RFK Jr's lawyer wants the FDA to revoke approval for the polio vaccine, so it seems like a good time to remind people why that vaccine was so important, and how many lives it saved. See my thread below🧵 #vaccineswork #histmed
With science falling under increasing attack, this medical historian is here to remind people of the power of vaccines. THREAD👇
Hard-hitting polio advert from 1958. In the first half of the 20th century, polio was the leading cause of death in children and young adults. 1/7 #history #skystorians
Hard-hitting polio advert from 1958. In the first half of the 20th century, polio was the leading cause of death in children and young adults. 1/7 #history #skystorians
December 14, 2024 at 12:56 PM
Far too many idiots in charge of important things!
Wonderful story, beautiful writing.
Or you can just read it, if you'd rather. richarddsmyth.com/2022/12/08/s...
December 13, 2024 at 1:29 PM
Wonderful story, beautiful writing.
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Taking Britain out of the Erasmus+ programme was a huge mistake. Labour must rejoin and accept the EU’s offer of a youth mobility scheme
Bring back Erasmus+ and youth mobility in Europe
Taking Britain out of the Erasmus+ programme was a huge mistake. Labour must rejoin and accept the EU’s offer of a youth mobility scheme
sussexbylines.co.uk
December 12, 2024 at 9:25 AM
Taking Britain out of the Erasmus+ programme was a huge mistake. Labour must rejoin and accept the EU’s offer of a youth mobility scheme
Another chinless wonder gone. Hooray!
December 8, 2024 at 4:13 PM
Another chinless wonder gone. Hooray!
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POW! ‘Nature Has Rights’: Aruba Could Become 2nd Country to Recognize Rights of Nature in Constitution: https://buff.ly/3xkYe5V Who's next?
Nature is amazing. Protect it.
#ActOnClimate #biodiversity
Nature is amazing. Protect it.
#ActOnClimate #biodiversity
‘Nature Has Rights’: Aruba Could Become 2nd Country to Recognize Rights of Nature in Constitution - EcoWatch
Aruba has drafted a constitutional amendment that would make it the second country in the world to recognize that nature has inherent rights.
buff.ly
December 7, 2024 at 7:07 PM
POW! ‘Nature Has Rights’: Aruba Could Become 2nd Country to Recognize Rights of Nature in Constitution: https://buff.ly/3xkYe5V Who's next?
Nature is amazing. Protect it.
#ActOnClimate #biodiversity
Nature is amazing. Protect it.
#ActOnClimate #biodiversity
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Why is the government not capable wiping the floor with Nigel Farage every single day like this? Alastair Campbell effortlessly destroys him over his Brexit legacy which by almost every economic and financial measure has been disastrous for the country
December 6, 2024 at 6:41 AM
Why is the government not capable wiping the floor with Nigel Farage every single day like this? Alastair Campbell effortlessly destroys him over his Brexit legacy which by almost every economic and financial measure has been disastrous for the country
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The best thing about BlueSky is not financing a sociopath.
December 5, 2024 at 6:27 AM
The best thing about BlueSky is not financing a sociopath.
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Well, there’s a story.
December 5, 2024 at 9:05 AM
Well, there’s a story.
Day 7 of this bloody awful cough/cold. Yesterday, I could barely breathe and I contacted GP. I was told to complete an online triage form and then received word they would get back to me within 2 days. Phone call this morning at 8.15. The doc asked me about breathing. I said 'yes, I am.'
December 4, 2024 at 7:23 PM
Day 7 of this bloody awful cough/cold. Yesterday, I could barely breathe and I contacted GP. I was told to complete an online triage form and then received word they would get back to me within 2 days. Phone call this morning at 8.15. The doc asked me about breathing. I said 'yes, I am.'
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£715,000,000 - think about what good that could have done in the world.
In July, I FOI'd the Home Office for the full breakdown of spending on the Rwanda scheme
I was refused because the government planned to publish the data in future, and today is the day. These numbers are in millions
www.gov.uk/government/p...
I was refused because the government planned to publish the data in future, and today is the day. These numbers are in millions
www.gov.uk/government/p...
December 3, 2024 at 10:42 AM
£715,000,000 - think about what good that could have done in the world.
Good morning everyone. Monday and this stinking cough and cold can really do one now!
December 2, 2024 at 11:06 AM
Good morning everyone. Monday and this stinking cough and cold can really do one now!
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As the UN attempts to finalise a plastics treaty, why are the hundreds of oil lobbyists gathered there pushing for 'more recycling'?
“The carefully constructed promise of recycling is nearly all a lie manufactured by the plastic industry" to keep producing.
[Gift link]
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“The carefully constructed promise of recycling is nearly all a lie manufactured by the plastic industry" to keep producing.
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medium.com/the-new-clim...
Is Recycling A Lie?
As the UN tries to agree a deal on plastics, Tim Smedley, editor of The New Climate, looks at why recycling isn’t the solution some think.
medium.com
December 1, 2024 at 11:58 AM
As the UN attempts to finalise a plastics treaty, why are the hundreds of oil lobbyists gathered there pushing for 'more recycling'?
“The carefully constructed promise of recycling is nearly all a lie manufactured by the plastic industry" to keep producing.
[Gift link]
medium.com/the-new-clim...
“The carefully constructed promise of recycling is nearly all a lie manufactured by the plastic industry" to keep producing.
[Gift link]
medium.com/the-new-clim...
I've discovered that I'm a lady of a certain age. Sitting with my husband last night and he started kissing me arm, said that I smelled nice and it reminded him of that lovely old lady scent, like talc!!! So, apparently I now smell like a grandma. I'm 63. Goodness, I didn't feel that old 😂
December 1, 2024 at 12:14 PM
I've discovered that I'm a lady of a certain age. Sitting with my husband last night and he started kissing me arm, said that I smelled nice and it reminded him of that lovely old lady scent, like talc!!! So, apparently I now smell like a grandma. I'm 63. Goodness, I didn't feel that old 😂
4 Days in Edinburgh and I've come home with a stinking cold 🥲
November 28, 2024 at 8:05 PM
4 Days in Edinburgh and I've come home with a stinking cold 🥲