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Lady in Pink
@theladywearspink.bsky.social
Retired organic chemist. Optimist. Philanthropist in training.
Ethical Blockchain enthusiast and investor.
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What I Did With My Unexpected Windfall (And Why I’m So Happy I Did!)

Ever get a little unexpected money and think… now what?

That was me last year. A little windfall landed in my lap, and for months, I just sat on it.

Didn’t want to blow it. Didn’t want to lock it away somewhere boring either.
I missed out getting shares in Zoom at the start of the pandemic.
But like Apple took on Microsoft, there's a new challenger coming along.
And it's blockchain based.
Want to know more?
November 18, 2025 at 5:54 PM
New spectacular meeting kid on the block.

What Apple was to Microsoft, THIS is to big Z.

AND - it's on the blockchain!

Interested?
November 17, 2025 at 10:27 PM
This is fun!!
And new....
And free - but valuable....
youtu.be/aGqN0sN6cKU?...
Claim your BlockBot mini from Connect
YouTube video by Connect + The Win Blockchain
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June 22, 2025 at 3:47 PM
The newest thing in the Blockchain world! Want to learn about it? web.connectunited.com/r/073029
May 27, 2025 at 9:08 PM
A very good way to live.
From a man living a remarkable life.
Assume positive intent and best intentions unless proven otherwise.
March 23, 2025 at 6:59 PM
This is what you can do when you have a spare £100,000 ($120,000) !

Martin Sheen paid £100,000 for £1,000,000 of debt and made a massive difference to the 900 people who owed that debt...

youtu.be/RLCUnYqFht4?...
Michael Sheen: "I've written off £1 million of debt for 900 people"
YouTube video by Channel 4 News
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March 13, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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Who are American's top 50 donors? Find out on March 4 when the Chronicle of Philanthropy releases the Philanthropy 50 — our exclusive annual ranking of the 50 most generous U.S. donors. Stay tuned for the release of the report and in the meantime dive into our recent stories at philanthropy.com.
February 25, 2025 at 10:43 PM
I've only recently started reading stuff by Thomas Heatherwick - making up for lost time though on a binge!
We're not dramatic when we say urban design affects health! Thanks to brain-mapping and behavioral studies, we have growing, undeniable evidence that "oppressive, unstimulating urban architecture...can cause harm." Read more by Thomas Heatherwick on @wired.com: bit.ly/4h0Up7I
It's Official: Boring Cities Are Bad for Your Health
Oppressive, unstimulating urban architecture isn’t just about eyesores; there’s evidence that it can cause actual harm to its residents. To fix this in 2025, we must start building for joy.
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February 24, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Important baby steps on the way...
#circulareconomy
As countries implement and refine #CriticalRawMaterials policies, it is increasingly important to step up related technical #Standardisation

This report by @ceps.eu outlines the:
▪️ benefits & actors
▪️ current state & developments
▪️ gaps & challenges
▪️ recommendations

Report here ➡️ bit.ly/4gQ98lf
February 24, 2025 at 10:17 PM
What a great initiative. Good luck with it!
Read It Forward is GO!

Buy ANY children’s book via Bookshop.org during February and we’ll donate 10% of the sale to the leading children’s reading charities, @booktrust.org.uk and @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social 📚 Every sale supports independent bookshops 📚 bit.ly/RIFEB25
February 20, 2025 at 7:49 PM
This is a great book by @timminshall.bsky.social ! As he says, we must start making things again. And we can!!
uk.bookshop.org/p/books/your...
#circulareconomy
February 19, 2025 at 6:34 PM
A refreshing view of how healthcare works and how it could change.. but change is not easy. Typical innovative thinking from Seth.
February 18, 2025 at 9:47 AM
What I Did With My Unexpected Windfall (And Why I’m So Happy I Did!)

Ever get a little unexpected money and think… now what?

That was me last year. A little windfall landed in my lap, and for months, I just sat on it.

Didn’t want to blow it. Didn’t want to lock it away somewhere boring either.
February 12, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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#Sudan: Doctors Without Borders report mass influxes of war-wounded patients amid conflict. Airstrikes in #Nyala, #SouthDarfur, left dozens dead and injured, including children.

Our teams continue to provide critical care in these dire conditions.

Learn more: ow.ly/vJuN50UVnLz
Sudan: Mass influxes of wounded patients to hospitals, “war on people” continues  | Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF ...
Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) teams in three different parts of Sudan – Khartoum, North Darfur and South Darfur states – treated mass influxes of wounded people as the war bet...
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February 7, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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💰 Can impact investing fill philanthropy’s funding gaps?

Laurie Michaels’ model blends finance & social impact to create sustainable funding solutions.
Inside Philanthropy takes a closer look.

📖 Read more: tinyurl.com/eafzs68f

#Philanthropy #ImpactInvesting #FundingInnovation #SustainableGiving
Impact Investing to Bridge Funding Shortfalls: Laurie Michaels’ Model
Through Open Road Alliance, Michaels and her team offer financial lifelines to impact organizations facing funding delays. It’s a strategy with lots of salience right now.
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February 7, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Brilliant! Where there is a will….!
No roads? No bridges? Helicopter food delivery is underway! WCK is using Townsville Airport as a hub to deliver meals by air to Queensland communities cut off by flooding. Today, we reached small towns in Hinchinbrook Shire, where roads are impassable, with 1,000+ more meals. #ChefsForAustralia
February 7, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Absolutely! What a way to leave…,
Really inspiring.
So nice to remember that as academics we can make a difference to so many people.
Yesterday, after 34+ years of excellence in teaching & research, Dr Julian Knight gave his last organic lecture at Newcastle. Then this happened...😍 Thanks so much to Julian, and all the staff and students that turned out to wish him well in his retirement! #WeAreNCL
February 7, 2025 at 11:00 PM
This is the time to start!
Get kids digging! 🥕 School gardening clubs boost wellbeing, teach valuable skills, & connect kids with nature. From seed to harvest, they learn science, nutrition, teamwork, & how to collaborate while growing their own fresh veggies! #schoolgardens #education #wellbeing #gardening #growyourown
February 5, 2025 at 11:10 PM
A very helpful thread. Thank you.
Getting a diagnosis should be much easier than it is.
I’ve been thinking a lot about ADHD, with everything that’s happening. There’s a cognitive tax that comes with all of the chaos and uncertainty that Trump inflicts, which isn’t great for people who already struggle. So I want to share with folks why I think getting diagnosed is helpful. 1/
February 5, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Phew..!
FREED! A humpback whale entangled in ropes off Scotland has been freed thanks to BDMLR & local heroes. The whale is exhausted but safe. This is a stark reminder of the dangers marine life faces, let’s protect our #ocean! 🌊💙
www.expressandstar.com/uk-news/2025...
Rescuers free whale caught in rope off Skye
The humpback is said to be exhausted and British Divers Marine Life Rescue is continuing to monitor it.
www.expressandstar.com
February 4, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Interesting article. This is the time for thinking about this sort of stuff.
Two nonprofits joined forces after the pandemic. Now, their leaders say they’re seeing results that would not have been possible without the merger. To help other groups thinking of merging, here are key takeaways from their experience.
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Can a Merger Expand Your Impact? 5 Lessons From Leaders Who Did It
Two leaders explain why their nonprofits joined together after the pandemic — and what they learned that can help other groups pull off a successful merger.
phlnthrp.com
February 4, 2025 at 7:45 PM
This is great to hear! Well done!
It's tough being in higher education in the UK for students and staff. Course cuts, redundancies and so tough for young people to get a foot on the academic ladder. So just wanted to share this good news concerning my son, Stefan. We know the huge amount of hard work that goes into your research.
I’m thrilled that my article ‘Creating the Polish enemy on the Soviet screen, 1925-1939’ has won the @basees.bsky.social Prize for the Best Article by a Postgraduate Student! 1/4 basees.org/news-1/2025/...
February 4, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Groups of tiny houses, with central provision of large equipment (washing/drying machines etc) and meeting places, are one future for older/less able people living far from family.
Find the latest issue of Saltscapes on Atlantic Canadian newsstands now. In our cover story, retired New Brunswick businessman Marcel LeBrun looks for a new solution to the housing crisis.
February 1, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Looking for a meaningful way to invest that money just sitting there doing nothing?

After months of searching, I finally found something that truly matters to me—and it has the potential for an incredible return (seriously, up to 1000x!).

My money is doing good – and I’m happy!

Curious?

Reply!
January 31, 2025 at 12:02 AM