Donna Gillies
@treehugger1.bsky.social
Wild farming, Hebridean sheep, Scottish independence, wool. Small things matter. www.thehirsel.com, www.highlandwool.scot
Needing a bit of brightness in a dark time? Besides looking for and shining a light on the helpers...I recommend getting a puppy. 😉 #puppylove
July 5, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Needing a bit of brightness in a dark time? Besides looking for and shining a light on the helpers...I recommend getting a puppy. 😉 #puppylove
This will be a test case: if Republicans can keep from holding this election, expect them to avoid holding others in the future.
It's getting buried, but Houston will almost certainly not have representation in Congress until January 2027.
Democratic Rep. Sylvester Turner died nearly a month ago and Republican Texas Governor Greg Abbott has simply decided not to call a special election to fill the seat.
Democratic Rep. Sylvester Turner died nearly a month ago and Republican Texas Governor Greg Abbott has simply decided not to call a special election to fill the seat.
Hakeem Jeffries threatens lawsuit over delayed Texas special election
One month after Democratic Rep. Sylvester Turner's death, Texas GOP Gov. Greg Abbott has yet to call a special election to fill his seat.
www.nbcnews.com
April 4, 2025 at 7:19 AM
This will be a test case: if Republicans can keep from holding this election, expect them to avoid holding others in the future.
The girls coming into the lambing field, nice and calm, about a week before they're due. This field is one of our "in by's - and after 9 years of this routine, they all know the way, and seem happy to come in. With 2 meals a day, shelter, and on-call attendants, who wouldn't be? 😉
March 26, 2025 at 12:41 PM
The girls coming into the lambing field, nice and calm, about a week before they're due. This field is one of our "in by's - and after 9 years of this routine, they all know the way, and seem happy to come in. With 2 meals a day, shelter, and on-call attendants, who wouldn't be? 😉
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As BBC UK headlines appalling cost of IVF, Scotland’s unique free 100% target-busting IVF service, saving lives and the NHS millions, year after year but to absolutely no media recognition talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2024/11/26/s...
Scotland’s unique free 100% target-busting IVF service, saving lives and the NHS millions, year after year but to absolutely no media recognition
The Talking-up Scotland fund raiser, closing today at 3pm, primarily to enable the recruitment of some research assistance, in order to take pressure off me [74 in June and tiring] and hopefully to…
talkingupscotlandtwo.com
February 28, 2025 at 8:47 AM
As BBC UK headlines appalling cost of IVF, Scotland’s unique free 100% target-busting IVF service, saving lives and the NHS millions, year after year but to absolutely no media recognition talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2024/11/26/s...
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Get the word out on these special elections
We win these three and we take the house
No more trifecta
No more BS from Trump
We need people in these districts to step up and fight for it
Contact your friends and neighbors and raise hell
gayforcongress.com
joshweil.us
blakegendebienforcongress.com
We win these three and we take the house
No more trifecta
No more BS from Trump
We need people in these districts to step up and fight for it
Contact your friends and neighbors and raise hell
gayforcongress.com
joshweil.us
blakegendebienforcongress.com
February 27, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Get the word out on these special elections
We win these three and we take the house
No more trifecta
No more BS from Trump
We need people in these districts to step up and fight for it
Contact your friends and neighbors and raise hell
gayforcongress.com
joshweil.us
blakegendebienforcongress.com
We win these three and we take the house
No more trifecta
No more BS from Trump
We need people in these districts to step up and fight for it
Contact your friends and neighbors and raise hell
gayforcongress.com
joshweil.us
blakegendebienforcongress.com
We were disappointed by the lack of processing options for the annual
wool harvest from our native Hebridean sheep. That's why we've teamed up with other farmers, crofters and crafters to create Highland Wool CIC, and are building a low impact micro-mill on the farm. www.highlandwool.scot
wool harvest from our native Hebridean sheep. That's why we've teamed up with other farmers, crofters and crafters to create Highland Wool CIC, and are building a low impact micro-mill on the farm. www.highlandwool.scot
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February 7, 2025 at 1:03 PM
We were disappointed by the lack of processing options for the annual
wool harvest from our native Hebridean sheep. That's why we've teamed up with other farmers, crofters and crafters to create Highland Wool CIC, and are building a low impact micro-mill on the farm. www.highlandwool.scot
wool harvest from our native Hebridean sheep. That's why we've teamed up with other farmers, crofters and crafters to create Highland Wool CIC, and are building a low impact micro-mill on the farm. www.highlandwool.scot
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As BBC UK report that women face an epidemic of violence 'in the UK' facts about Scotland:
talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2024/04/09/s...
talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2024/04/09/s...
“Scotland has proudly led the way in many areas concerning women’s rights and violence against women”
with West Yorkshire Police have been killed in domestic abuse incidents since 2018. By stewartb In the light of the above BBC Newsnight report of failures by two English police forces, to protect w…
talkingupscotlandtwo.com
January 31, 2025 at 10:51 AM
I think you can judge a nation by its response to child poverty. Scotland isn't perfect, but I'm proud of her ambitions for improvement.
This is how Chanel 4 reported the recent shocking report on child poverty in the UK by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation youtu.be/wIR6KL8NGtA?...
Child poverty outlook across UK ‘shameful’ warns charity
YouTube video by Channel 4 News
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January 31, 2025 at 9:45 AM
I think you can judge a nation by its response to child poverty. Scotland isn't perfect, but I'm proud of her ambitions for improvement.
Worrisome, when we remember how badly trump & co handled the covid outbreak during his first term.
Since the CDC can't issue alerts, I will
Kansas has an outbreak of tuberculosis. It's the largest in the history of the US. Do not take it lightly. It is serious. It is contagious. It is debilitating.
Kansas has an outbreak of tuberculosis. It's the largest in the history of the US. Do not take it lightly. It is serious. It is contagious. It is debilitating.
Kansas tuberculosis outbreak becomes largest ever in US
The state has seen tuberculosis cases double between 2023 and 2024, with the CDC offering support on the ground.
www.newsweek.com
January 31, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Worrisome, when we remember how badly trump & co handled the covid outbreak during his first term.
When I said I was going to vote yes in 2014, unionists said I was voting with my heart, instead of my head. I was, but never could see the problem with that. It seems I'm not alone.
www.believeinscotland.org/wellbeing_ec...
www.believeinscotland.org/wellbeing_ec...
New Poll Result: Wellbeing Economy points to 66% SUPERMAJORITY for Scottish Independence
www.believeinscotland.org
December 23, 2024 at 10:33 AM
When I said I was going to vote yes in 2014, unionists said I was voting with my heart, instead of my head. I was, but never could see the problem with that. It seems I'm not alone.
www.believeinscotland.org/wellbeing_ec...
www.believeinscotland.org/wellbeing_ec...
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Scotland’s pursuit of independence represents a bold step towards self-determination, empowering its people to shape their future in line with their values and aspirations. With a rich history, vibrant culture, & abundant natural resources, Scotland has all the tools to thrive as a sovereign nation.
December 20, 2024 at 2:36 PM
Scotland’s pursuit of independence represents a bold step towards self-determination, empowering its people to shape their future in line with their values and aspirations. With a rich history, vibrant culture, & abundant natural resources, Scotland has all the tools to thrive as a sovereign nation.
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Ooft, Dave Doogan on fire, tearing into Starmer's already tarnished record in government.
"This is now the defining characteristic of this one trick phony Prime Minister... Does he understand why the people of these islands, especially those of us in Scotland, treat him with such contempt?"
"This is now the defining characteristic of this one trick phony Prime Minister... Does he understand why the people of these islands, especially those of us in Scotland, treat him with such contempt?"
December 18, 2024 at 5:29 PM
Ooft, Dave Doogan on fire, tearing into Starmer's already tarnished record in government.
"This is now the defining characteristic of this one trick phony Prime Minister... Does he understand why the people of these islands, especially those of us in Scotland, treat him with such contempt?"
"This is now the defining characteristic of this one trick phony Prime Minister... Does he understand why the people of these islands, especially those of us in Scotland, treat him with such contempt?"
Aidan was the first sheep I bought for love, early in our farming journey. He came to us with his sire and was a magnificent animal. Farmers are taught not to get attached, Aidan taught us to ignore that advice. The Harris Stick Maker turned Aidan's horn into a lovely reminder of my first best boy.
December 18, 2024 at 1:18 AM
Aidan was the first sheep I bought for love, early in our farming journey. He came to us with his sire and was a magnificent animal. Farmers are taught not to get attached, Aidan taught us to ignore that advice. The Harris Stick Maker turned Aidan's horn into a lovely reminder of my first best boy.
My first boys, sire and son. The foundations of our flock, gone now, but living on in their progeny. I loved these boys... but to be fair, we love too many of our boys, with quite a few pets in the flock. But they pay us back with wool and laughter - look at the twinkle in those eyes!
December 4, 2024 at 8:34 AM
My first boys, sire and son. The foundations of our flock, gone now, but living on in their progeny. I loved these boys... but to be fair, we love too many of our boys, with quite a few pets in the flock. But they pay us back with wool and laughter - look at the twinkle in those eyes!
Another journo falls into the England = the UK/Britain trap.
December 4, 2024 at 8:29 AM
Another journo falls into the England = the UK/Britain trap.
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Scotland’s energy double whammy:
- Scotland pays highest transmission charges in Europe to export our electricity to the south of England.
- Scotland pays highest electricity bills in UK to use our own electricity.
What’s the point of the Union if it doesn’t benefit Scotland?
youtu.be/GZs4taICTso
- Scotland pays highest transmission charges in Europe to export our electricity to the south of England.
- Scotland pays highest electricity bills in UK to use our own electricity.
What’s the point of the Union if it doesn’t benefit Scotland?
youtu.be/GZs4taICTso
THE 2nd GREAT BRITISH ENERGY HEIST
YouTube video by The Scotland Channel
youtu.be
November 30, 2024 at 9:56 AM
Scotland’s energy double whammy:
- Scotland pays highest transmission charges in Europe to export our electricity to the south of England.
- Scotland pays highest electricity bills in UK to use our own electricity.
What’s the point of the Union if it doesn’t benefit Scotland?
youtu.be/GZs4taICTso
- Scotland pays highest transmission charges in Europe to export our electricity to the south of England.
- Scotland pays highest electricity bills in UK to use our own electricity.
What’s the point of the Union if it doesn’t benefit Scotland?
youtu.be/GZs4taICTso
Update from the mill, Highland Wool at The Hirsel: www.highlandwool.scot/post/progres...
Progress Report
What a whirlwind the past few months have been! And what a huge learning curve! It’s been way too long since our last update, so here goes…As some of you may know, we received our first grant monies – and purchased our first equipment - in the spring of 2023. This meant we could move forward with creating workspaces in the farm’s outbuildings, and with buying an e-carder. Then a supporter alerted us to some proper equipment going to waste in a barn – which included a modern (used) Belfast picker
www.highlandwool.scot
November 29, 2024 at 7:13 AM
Update from the mill, Highland Wool at The Hirsel: www.highlandwool.scot/post/progres...
Progress being made on renovating "Carolyn", the victorian carder we're restoring for Highland Wool's micro-mill. First stop: taking it apart to clean everything. So much grunge and rust!
November 25, 2024 at 6:47 PM
Progress being made on renovating "Carolyn", the victorian carder we're restoring for Highland Wool's micro-mill. First stop: taking it apart to clean everything. So much grunge and rust!
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I love this. It reminds me of the old practice of hiding messages in knitting patterns…
Maybe we need to add this to our “rebellion skill set.”
#knitting #🧶 #resist #rebellion
www.popsci.com/story/diy/se....
Maybe we need to add this to our “rebellion skill set.”
#knitting #🧶 #resist #rebellion
www.popsci.com/story/diy/se....
November 18, 2024 at 4:45 AM
I love this. It reminds me of the old practice of hiding messages in knitting patterns…
Maybe we need to add this to our “rebellion skill set.”
#knitting #🧶 #resist #rebellion
www.popsci.com/story/diy/se....
Maybe we need to add this to our “rebellion skill set.”
#knitting #🧶 #resist #rebellion
www.popsci.com/story/diy/se....
Our motto: there's no such thing as waste wool. Saved this Shetland from landfill, used it & our Heb fleeces to teach ourselves processing. The good is being used for spinning, weaving, felting; the bad for mulch, compost, path repair. Toward a day (again) when no Scottish fleece goes to landfill.
November 18, 2024 at 8:15 AM
Our motto: there's no such thing as waste wool. Saved this Shetland from landfill, used it & our Heb fleeces to teach ourselves processing. The good is being used for spinning, weaving, felting; the bad for mulch, compost, path repair. Toward a day (again) when no Scottish fleece goes to landfill.
We have 37 ewes, but only 12 are going to the ram. Another 12 breeders will rest this year, and spend their energy on producing good fleece. The rest are retirees and lambs. It sounds like we have a lot of non-working animals, but everyone has a job: landscape maintenance, visitor interaction,
November 16, 2024 at 9:33 AM
We have 37 ewes, but only 12 are going to the ram. Another 12 breeders will rest this year, and spend their energy on producing good fleece. The rest are retirees and lambs. It sounds like we have a lot of non-working animals, but everyone has a job: landscape maintenance, visitor interaction,
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This is not a mandate.
November 16, 2024 at 3:08 AM
This is not a mandate.