Jessica Twentyman
@jessicatwentyman.bsky.social
Writer. Editor. Dog rescuer. Portugal dweller. Surprisingly chipper 50-something. Just happy to be here, really. ❤️
Just no absolutely not.
October 17, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Just no absolutely not.
Agree! Thunderclap by Laura Cummins is also a brilliant read:
September 30, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Agree! Thunderclap by Laura Cummins is also a brilliant read:
Better times ahead now for Niecy, who gave birth to puppies in a local municipal kennel where she was stuck inside for six months. She’s loving the sun and fresh air at my own small shelter.
September 23, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Better times ahead now for Niecy, who gave birth to puppies in a local municipal kennel where she was stuck inside for six months. She’s loving the sun and fresh air at my own small shelter.
This poor little dog is joining my shelter on Monday. But only once the vet has dealt with his matted fur, sterilised and microchipped him.
July 26, 2025 at 9:01 PM
This poor little dog is joining my shelter on Monday. But only once the vet has dealt with his matted fur, sterilised and microchipped him.
Welcome present for my Mum
May 7, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Welcome present for my Mum
Ruh roh
(Sound on)
(Sound on)
April 30, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Ruh roh
(Sound on)
(Sound on)
Pure joy from Tininha, now that it has finally stopped raining here in central Portugal.
April 21, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Pure joy from Tininha, now that it has finally stopped raining here in central Portugal.
Crazy times here. 2025 off to a good start.
January 2, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Crazy times here. 2025 off to a good start.
December 25, 2024 at 6:14 PM
❤️ longer, lighter days are coming
December 21, 2024 at 7:57 PM
❤️ longer, lighter days are coming
Little hairy legs Gretel
December 20, 2024 at 8:52 PM
Little hairy legs Gretel
Somebody with a pronounced sense of drama really likes to make a big entrance.
December 20, 2024 at 5:13 PM
Somebody with a pronounced sense of drama really likes to make a big entrance.
Delighted to report that adoptions have been arranged for Perdy and Peanut, who in late January will travel to new homes in Lelystad and Amsterdam, respectively. ❤️
December 11, 2024 at 7:33 PM
Delighted to report that adoptions have been arranged for Perdy and Peanut, who in late January will travel to new homes in Lelystad and Amsterdam, respectively. ❤️
Little walk today for Perdy and Peanut
November 30, 2024 at 8:49 PM
Little walk today for Perdy and Peanut
I thought for a while this year about moving house (while staying in Portugal, naturally), but have since realised how much I love the house I already have. And what a labour of love renovating it has been.
November 29, 2024 at 9:34 PM
I thought for a while this year about moving house (while staying in Portugal, naturally), but have since realised how much I love the house I already have. And what a labour of love renovating it has been.
Perdy is really one of the nicest puppies I’ve ever met.
November 27, 2024 at 6:05 PM
Perdy is really one of the nicest puppies I’ve ever met.
This pair of cheerful idiots are now chunking up nicely after being a little underweight on arrival.
November 21, 2024 at 8:16 PM
This pair of cheerful idiots are now chunking up nicely after being a little underweight on arrival.
From a few weeks back now, but this painting in Cambridge’s Fitzwilliam Museum really left a lasting impression.
November 18, 2024 at 7:25 PM
From a few weeks back now, but this painting in Cambridge’s Fitzwilliam Museum really left a lasting impression.
Against the odds, Tommy has turned out to be an exceptional babysitter.
November 15, 2024 at 7:59 PM
Against the odds, Tommy has turned out to be an exceptional babysitter.
It’s called star quality and you’ve either got it or you haven’t.
November 14, 2024 at 10:35 AM
It’s called star quality and you’ve either got it or you haven’t.