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An evening walk in the west end of Newcastle the other day
September 2, 2025 at 7:04 AM
An evening walk in the west end of Newcastle the other day
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This seems completely paradoxical until you understand 'the commitment to the two-state solution' means simply business as usual in the Zionist settler colonialist project.
Most countries have gone forward with a notion of a two-state solution that allows them a means of political inaction.
Most countries have gone forward with a notion of a two-state solution that allows them a means of political inaction.
Keir Starmer says UK will recognise Palestinian statehood in September unless Israel agrees ceasefire and two-state solution – UK politics live
Starmer says UK will recognise Palestinian statehood in September unless Israel agrees ceasefire and two-state solution – UK politics live
Downing Street has issues its readout of today’s cabinet meeting on Gaza.
www.theguardian.com
July 29, 2025 at 5:38 PM
This seems completely paradoxical until you understand 'the commitment to the two-state solution' means simply business as usual in the Zionist settler colonialist project.
Most countries have gone forward with a notion of a two-state solution that allows them a means of political inaction.
Most countries have gone forward with a notion of a two-state solution that allows them a means of political inaction.
Best part of my day yesterday: a really nice message back from a client who I messaged to tell my work would take a bit longer.
July 30, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Best part of my day yesterday: a really nice message back from a client who I messaged to tell my work would take a bit longer.
From earlier this month on the same Sea Holly, a Soldier Beetle for #MacroMonday
July 28, 2025 at 8:24 PM
From earlier this month on the same Sea Holly, a Soldier Beetle for #MacroMonday
I was asked about the highlight of my day. It was seeing a Comma butterfly on Sea Holly. It is great knowing that a border I designed, planted, and maintain attracts and provides food for pollinators. But also the blue and orange combination made me happy 😊🦋💠
July 28, 2025 at 6:17 PM
I was asked about the highlight of my day. It was seeing a Comma butterfly on Sea Holly. It is great knowing that a border I designed, planted, and maintain attracts and provides food for pollinators. But also the blue and orange combination made me happy 😊🦋💠
Hmmm experiment of not downloading social media apps to my phone (including micro.blog and fediverse apps) means that doomscroll much less, but I also don’t communicate/produce content. I’m not spending much time on my lapto... https://helendawe.com/2025/07/18/hmmm-experiment-of-not-downloading.html
July 18, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Hmmm experiment of not downloading social media apps to my phone (including micro.blog and fediverse apps) means that doomscroll much less, but I also don’t communicate/produce content. I’m not spending much time on my lapto... https://helendawe.com/2025/07/18/hmmm-experiment-of-not-downloading.html
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In a human sacrifice to deity there might be at least a mistaken and terrible beauty; in the rites of the moneychangers, where greed, laziness, and envy were assumed to move all men's acts, even the terrible became banal.
July 17, 2025 at 8:30 PM
In a human sacrifice to deity there might be at least a mistaken and terrible beauty; in the rites of the moneychangers, where greed, laziness, and envy were assumed to move all men's acts, even the terrible became banal.
Yesterday one of my clients was celebrating his 92nd birthday; on Wednesday a different client celebrates his 81st birthday. Its such a privilege to work for people with such a huge amount of knowledge and experience, and to keep gardens they have spent time looking after the way they want them.
June 10, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Yesterday one of my clients was celebrating his 92nd birthday; on Wednesday a different client celebrates his 81st birthday. Its such a privilege to work for people with such a huge amount of knowledge and experience, and to keep gardens they have spent time looking after the way they want them.
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◆Elton, Lottie, 2025, "Benefits Cuts Will Have 'Catastrophic Impact' on Mentally Ill People: 'Some Will Struggle to Survive'", Big Issue, June 5, 2025, (www.bigissue.com/news/social-...).
Disability benefits cuts will have 'catastrophic impact' on mentally ill people
The government's plans to cut disability benefits such as PIP will have a “catastrophic impact” on people’s finances and mental health.
www.bigissue.com
June 5, 2025 at 1:07 AM
◆Elton, Lottie, 2025, "Benefits Cuts Will Have 'Catastrophic Impact' on Mentally Ill People: 'Some Will Struggle to Survive'", Big Issue, June 5, 2025, (www.bigissue.com/news/social-...).
Last week was chaos all because of a malfunctioning phone: I was locked out of 2fa and mfa for most sites I needed to use, until I bought a temporary second hand phone for £70. Today I’m plugging a mouse into my original phone so i can send it off to be repaired, as it’s still under warranty.
June 3, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Last week was chaos all because of a malfunctioning phone: I was locked out of 2fa and mfa for most sites I needed to use, until I bought a temporary second hand phone for £70. Today I’m plugging a mouse into my original phone so i can send it off to be repaired, as it’s still under warranty.
What do I do and where do I do it?: https://helendawe.com/2025/06/03/what-do-i-do-and.html
My services include garden design, consultation, maintenance, and workshops with a focus on creating beautiful, wildlife-friendly spaces.
My services include garden design, consultation, maintenance, and workshops with a focus on creating beautiful, wildlife-friendly spaces.
June 3, 2025 at 11:36 AM
What do I do and where do I do it?: https://helendawe.com/2025/06/03/what-do-i-do-and.html
My services include garden design, consultation, maintenance, and workshops with a focus on creating beautiful, wildlife-friendly spaces.
My services include garden design, consultation, maintenance, and workshops with a focus on creating beautiful, wildlife-friendly spaces.
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Delita Martin, contemporary US award winning artist who works across various techniques including printmaking while often focusing on fellow Black women #WomensArt
May 18, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Delita Martin, contemporary US award winning artist who works across various techniques including printmaking while often focusing on fellow Black women #WomensArt
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3 weeks!
May 17, 2025 at 5:54 PM
3 weeks!
Out at the Ouseburn Late Shows last night - an evening of hand feeding lambs, art, veggie burgers. Plus the very funny but containing poignant factsabout Palestine “Mr Ben on the Road to Perdition”. I’ll be exploring the Late Shows in Newcastle and Gateshead tonight. Any recommendations?
May 17, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Out at the Ouseburn Late Shows last night - an evening of hand feeding lambs, art, veggie burgers. Plus the very funny but containing poignant factsabout Palestine “Mr Ben on the Road to Perdition”. I’ll be exploring the Late Shows in Newcastle and Gateshead tonight. Any recommendations?
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◆Addley, Esther, 2025, "Food and Freedom: Exhibition Charts Radical History of Gardening in Britain", Guardian, May 7, 2025, (www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...).
―❝Artefacts from 11th century on display at British Library in London, alongside work of modern-day community group❞
―❝Artefacts from 11th century on display at British Library in London, alongside work of modern-day community group❞
Food and freedom: exhibition charts radical history of gardening in Britain
Artefacts from 11th century on display at British Library in London, alongside work of modern-day community group
www.theguardian.com
May 17, 2025 at 6:10 AM
◆Addley, Esther, 2025, "Food and Freedom: Exhibition Charts Radical History of Gardening in Britain", Guardian, May 7, 2025, (www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...).
―❝Artefacts from 11th century on display at British Library in London, alongside work of modern-day community group❞
―❝Artefacts from 11th century on display at British Library in London, alongside work of modern-day community group❞
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Now, we stop this eviction, and expose the housing crisis.
🔴 NEXT STEPS:
1️⃣ JOIN US www.foodandsolidarity.org/join
2️⃣ sign the petition www.foodandsolidarity.org/dennis-eviction
3️⃣ SPREAD THE WORD Spare this post!
4️⃣ Join the Eviction Solidarity WhatsApp Group! chat.whatsapp.com/Lul6iOJEVcOE...
🔴 NEXT STEPS:
1️⃣ JOIN US www.foodandsolidarity.org/join
2️⃣ sign the petition www.foodandsolidarity.org/dennis-eviction
3️⃣ SPREAD THE WORD Spare this post!
4️⃣ Join the Eviction Solidarity WhatsApp Group! chat.whatsapp.com/Lul6iOJEVcOE...
A democratic, non-profit, and member-led organisation for low/no to moderate income people — Food & Solidarity
Fighting for our members and providing household parcels. We fight for members using our collective power. For issues including housing, immigration, and any other affairs in the lives of our members,...
www.foodandsolidarity.org
May 16, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Now, we stop this eviction, and expose the housing crisis.
🔴 NEXT STEPS:
1️⃣ JOIN US www.foodandsolidarity.org/join
2️⃣ sign the petition www.foodandsolidarity.org/dennis-eviction
3️⃣ SPREAD THE WORD Spare this post!
4️⃣ Join the Eviction Solidarity WhatsApp Group! chat.whatsapp.com/Lul6iOJEVcOE...
🔴 NEXT STEPS:
1️⃣ JOIN US www.foodandsolidarity.org/join
2️⃣ sign the petition www.foodandsolidarity.org/dennis-eviction
3️⃣ SPREAD THE WORD Spare this post!
4️⃣ Join the Eviction Solidarity WhatsApp Group! chat.whatsapp.com/Lul6iOJEVcOE...
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🚨 EVICTION UPDATE: Dennis is STILL fighting eviction, but we’re fighting back.
After months in hotels, Dennis was given a flat, only to face another eviction? This is how the system fails people.
✅ Our strategy is working: The Chronicle covered his story
www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
After months in hotels, Dennis was given a flat, only to face another eviction? This is how the system fails people.
✅ Our strategy is working: The Chronicle covered his story
www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
Man who spent months living in hotels fears he is about to be made homeless
Dennis Cran has been told he must leave his flat in Vallum Court, on Westgate Road
www.chroniclelive.co.uk
May 16, 2025 at 3:59 PM
🚨 EVICTION UPDATE: Dennis is STILL fighting eviction, but we’re fighting back.
After months in hotels, Dennis was given a flat, only to face another eviction? This is how the system fails people.
✅ Our strategy is working: The Chronicle covered his story
www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
After months in hotels, Dennis was given a flat, only to face another eviction? This is how the system fails people.
✅ Our strategy is working: The Chronicle covered his story
www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
If you live in the UK, please sign this petition. petition.parliament.uk/petitions…
May 16, 2025 at 11:18 AM
If you live in the UK, please sign this petition. petition.parliament.uk/petitions…
Food & Solidarity (and organisation I’m a member of) are supporting Dennis and we will do direct action if needed, but he’s really been, and going, through the mill with this.
www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nort…
www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nort…
Man who spent months living in hotels fears he is about to be made homeless
Dennis Cran has been told he must leave his flat in Vallum Court, on Westgate Road
www.chroniclelive.co.uk
May 16, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Food & Solidarity (and organisation I’m a member of) are supporting Dennis and we will do direct action if needed, but he’s really been, and going, through the mill with this.
www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nort…
www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nort…
Down the IndieWeb rabbit hole: https://helendawe.com/2025/05/15/down-the-indieweb-rabbit-hole.html
May 15, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Down the IndieWeb rabbit hole: https://helendawe.com/2025/05/15/down-the-indieweb-rabbit-hole.html
I’m loving this Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom). Clusters of delicately-scented white flowers bloom amidst glossy green foliage.
May 15, 2025 at 2:10 PM
I’m loving this Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom). Clusters of delicately-scented white flowers bloom amidst glossy green foliage.