Helen
@helenee.bsky.social
“She is too fond of books and it has turned her brain” ~ Louisa May Alcott
https://www.tumblr.com/blog/heebbooks
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John Archer was the first Black man to hold senior public office in London when he was elected Mayor of Battersea in 1913.
Black History Month is about rediscovering our history, the stories of Londoners like John Archer and paying tribute to those who came before us.
Black History Month is about rediscovering our history, the stories of Londoners like John Archer and paying tribute to those who came before us.
October 1, 2025 at 6:31 AM
John Archer was the first Black man to hold senior public office in London when he was elected Mayor of Battersea in 1913.
Black History Month is about rediscovering our history, the stories of Londoners like John Archer and paying tribute to those who came before us.
Black History Month is about rediscovering our history, the stories of Londoners like John Archer and paying tribute to those who came before us.
This is worth watching. Sharing more widely so others can enjoy.
This is my 1st time catching my pet archer fish, Legolas, spitting on camera. Archerfish use modified jaw and tongue bones to fire a jet of water to knock down bugs from over hanging vegetation. Here Legolas is shooting down a fruit fly 🪰 🐠🧪
September 30, 2025 at 11:14 PM
This is worth watching. Sharing more widely so others can enjoy.
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People of Illinois, we need your help.
Get your cell phones out – record what you see. Put it on social media. Peacefully ask for badge numbers and identification. Speak up for your neighbors.
We need to let the world know this is happening – and that we won’t stand for it.
Get your cell phones out – record what you see. Put it on social media. Peacefully ask for badge numbers and identification. Speak up for your neighbors.
We need to let the world know this is happening – and that we won’t stand for it.
September 30, 2025 at 2:47 AM
People of Illinois, we need your help.
Get your cell phones out – record what you see. Put it on social media. Peacefully ask for badge numbers and identification. Speak up for your neighbors.
We need to let the world know this is happening – and that we won’t stand for it.
Get your cell phones out – record what you see. Put it on social media. Peacefully ask for badge numbers and identification. Speak up for your neighbors.
We need to let the world know this is happening – and that we won’t stand for it.
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Congratulations to England's Red Roses, the women's rugby world cup winners. A superb effort over six weeks and deserved winners.
September 27, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Congratulations to England's Red Roses, the women's rugby world cup winners. A superb effort over six weeks and deserved winners.
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This is the playbook, folks.
If you're not paying attention now and doing something about it, then you're going to have to sit down the rest of your life because democracy is being taken away.
Do not be quiet in this moment.
If you're not paying attention now and doing something about it, then you're going to have to sit down the rest of your life because democracy is being taken away.
Do not be quiet in this moment.
September 18, 2025 at 4:12 PM
This is the playbook, folks.
If you're not paying attention now and doing something about it, then you're going to have to sit down the rest of your life because democracy is being taken away.
Do not be quiet in this moment.
If you're not paying attention now and doing something about it, then you're going to have to sit down the rest of your life because democracy is being taken away.
Do not be quiet in this moment.
Wishing Sam all the best for his recovery.
Just heard from the vet that Sam's operation went well, all shotgun pellet fragments have been removed and he (Sam) is awake and fine. We'll hopefully get him back tomorrow. Thank you so, so much to everyone who responded to this post, it's helped enormously.
Our lovely cat, adopted from a rescue a year ago, is being operated on this morning to remove an old airgun pellet from his skull. We had no idea it was there until it caused an infection last week. Very grateful for any fingers you could cross for him.
August 7, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Wishing Sam all the best for his recovery.
This is calm
August 3, 2025 at 9:09 PM
This is calm
After seeing Superman at the weekend, I need a Mr Terrific spin off. Edi Gathegi was brilliant.
July 14, 2025 at 3:59 PM
After seeing Superman at the weekend, I need a Mr Terrific spin off. Edi Gathegi was brilliant.
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Whatever you’re doing today, please stop and take a moment to remember what today is for.
All gave some; some gave all.
All gave some; some gave all.
May 26, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Whatever you’re doing today, please stop and take a moment to remember what today is for.
All gave some; some gave all.
All gave some; some gave all.
I can hear the screaming from the pub near me. Too nervous to watch. Come on Crystal Palace :) #FACupFinal
Goal scored in Crystal Palace 1 - 0 Manchester City (FA Cup)! Away team: O. Marmoush (36') Assisted by: O. Marmoush
May 17, 2025 at 4:09 PM
I can hear the screaming from the pub near me. Too nervous to watch. Come on Crystal Palace :) #FACupFinal
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Jim Henson left us 35 years ago today. I loved being on the Muppet Show!! Here’s a video of me with my buddies!
May 16, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Jim Henson left us 35 years ago today. I loved being on the Muppet Show!! Here’s a video of me with my buddies!
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Today London marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
I was humbled to join His Majesty the King, members of the Royal Family and veterans to pay tribute to all those who served in the Second World War. Their sacrifices will never be forgotten. #VEDay80
I was humbled to join His Majesty the King, members of the Royal Family and veterans to pay tribute to all those who served in the Second World War. Their sacrifices will never be forgotten. #VEDay80
May 5, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Today London marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
I was humbled to join His Majesty the King, members of the Royal Family and veterans to pay tribute to all those who served in the Second World War. Their sacrifices will never be forgotten. #VEDay80
I was humbled to join His Majesty the King, members of the Royal Family and veterans to pay tribute to all those who served in the Second World War. Their sacrifices will never be forgotten. #VEDay80
I am following this advice. I agree with what Jean says 100%.
There are a lot of bad things happening all at once, and it’s overwhelming to think about how to meet moments like this.
Jean says to focus on 1 or 2 things that you care about, understand fairly well, and are either local or involve a topic where you’re likely to have influence and find community
Jean says to focus on 1 or 2 things that you care about, understand fairly well, and are either local or involve a topic where you’re likely to have influence and find community
April 23, 2025 at 8:08 PM
I am following this advice. I agree with what Jean says 100%.
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You also don’t need to assume your personal identity needs to be part of your work. For example maybe you’re scared shitless about your mom’s immigration status, but you’re a labor organizer.
It’s ok to focus on labor, and you don’t have to be the immigration poster child while you’re doing that
It’s ok to focus on labor, and you don’t have to be the immigration poster child while you’re doing that
April 16, 2025 at 8:55 PM
You also don’t need to assume your personal identity needs to be part of your work. For example maybe you’re scared shitless about your mom’s immigration status, but you’re a labor organizer.
It’s ok to focus on labor, and you don’t have to be the immigration poster child while you’re doing that
It’s ok to focus on labor, and you don’t have to be the immigration poster child while you’re doing that
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In fact, we need people not directly at risk to speak up loudly. If you are trans, it doesn’t have to be YOU putting your face out there for trans rights all day. It’s everyone else’s job to stand up and fight.
If you’re a US citizen, you need to fight for vulnerable immigrant friends and coworkers
If you’re a US citizen, you need to fight for vulnerable immigrant friends and coworkers
April 16, 2025 at 9:05 PM
In fact, we need people not directly at risk to speak up loudly. If you are trans, it doesn’t have to be YOU putting your face out there for trans rights all day. It’s everyone else’s job to stand up and fight.
If you’re a US citizen, you need to fight for vulnerable immigrant friends and coworkers
If you’re a US citizen, you need to fight for vulnerable immigrant friends and coworkers
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This weekend's post was on a spending review that's getting tougher by the week + options for the government.
Can Reeves and Starmer use the Trumpian crisis to justify a different approach?
(£/free trial)
samf.substack.com/p/the-walls-...
Can Reeves and Starmer use the Trumpian crisis to justify a different approach?
(£/free trial)
samf.substack.com/p/the-walls-...
The Walls Close In
A tough spending review just got tougher – what are the government’s options?
samf.substack.com
March 10, 2025 at 9:02 AM
This weekend's post was on a spending review that's getting tougher by the week + options for the government.
Can Reeves and Starmer use the Trumpian crisis to justify a different approach?
(£/free trial)
samf.substack.com/p/the-walls-...
Can Reeves and Starmer use the Trumpian crisis to justify a different approach?
(£/free trial)
samf.substack.com/p/the-walls-...
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SESAME STREET WORKERS ARE UNIONIZING!!! ✊
This morning, workers at the nonprofit behind Sesame Street delivered their letter asking for voluntary recognition to management!
Read all about it: www.opeiulocal153.org/news/employe...
This morning, workers at the nonprofit behind Sesame Street delivered their letter asking for voluntary recognition to management!
Read all about it: www.opeiulocal153.org/news/employe...
March 4, 2025 at 7:23 PM
SESAME STREET WORKERS ARE UNIONIZING!!! ✊
This morning, workers at the nonprofit behind Sesame Street delivered their letter asking for voluntary recognition to management!
Read all about it: www.opeiulocal153.org/news/employe...
This morning, workers at the nonprofit behind Sesame Street delivered their letter asking for voluntary recognition to management!
Read all about it: www.opeiulocal153.org/news/employe...
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I know Bluesky has hit the big time because the number of times I see myself quoted on Facebook for something I said here has shot up considerably in the last couple of months
February 15, 2025 at 4:41 PM
I know Bluesky has hit the big time because the number of times I see myself quoted on Facebook for something I said here has shot up considerably in the last couple of months
I believe in Jorts (and Jean)
You can do it. I’m staring at you supportively because I believe in you
February 13, 2025 at 9:31 PM
I believe in Jorts (and Jean)
You and me both Jorts 🤪
Jorts come watch tv. Jorts let’s clean your ears. Jorts put your toys away. Jorts do your timesheets. Jorts you’ve been in the hippo all day. Why are they so obsessed just let me stay in the hippo
February 11, 2025 at 9:27 AM
You and me both Jorts 🤪
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JD Vance is saying the quiet part out loud: the Trump administration intends to break the law.
America is a nation of laws. The courts make sure we follow the laws.
The VP doesn’t control the courts, and the President cannot ignore the Constitution.
No one is above the law.
America is a nation of laws. The courts make sure we follow the laws.
The VP doesn’t control the courts, and the President cannot ignore the Constitution.
No one is above the law.
February 9, 2025 at 9:03 PM
JD Vance is saying the quiet part out loud: the Trump administration intends to break the law.
America is a nation of laws. The courts make sure we follow the laws.
The VP doesn’t control the courts, and the President cannot ignore the Constitution.
No one is above the law.
America is a nation of laws. The courts make sure we follow the laws.
The VP doesn’t control the courts, and the President cannot ignore the Constitution.
No one is above the law.
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Some people think Rottweilers are scary looking.
Seriously, Do I look scary?
Seriously, Do I look scary?
February 9, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Some people think Rottweilers are scary looking.
Seriously, Do I look scary?
Seriously, Do I look scary?
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Don’t just say DEI as if it’s a bad word. Spell it out.
Say diversity, which is the lifeblood of American society & culture & innovation.
Say equity, which a just society should pursue.
Say inclusion, because decent people believe in increasing belonging, not isolating people who are different.
Say diversity, which is the lifeblood of American society & culture & innovation.
Say equity, which a just society should pursue.
Say inclusion, because decent people believe in increasing belonging, not isolating people who are different.
February 9, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Don’t just say DEI as if it’s a bad word. Spell it out.
Say diversity, which is the lifeblood of American society & culture & innovation.
Say equity, which a just society should pursue.
Say inclusion, because decent people believe in increasing belonging, not isolating people who are different.
Say diversity, which is the lifeblood of American society & culture & innovation.
Say equity, which a just society should pursue.
Say inclusion, because decent people believe in increasing belonging, not isolating people who are different.