Writer. Worrier. Tree whisperer. Lives on England's northwest coast. Has spent a lot of time in Zambia and Eswatini with her live-in archaeologist. Can cook for dozens over an open fire if bribed with wine. But would rather write poetry.https://bsky.app/profile/maryearnshaw.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/maryearnshaw.bsky.social/post/3mvnedl6wss2uRoyal Mail: 18 August NHS appointment letter sent to me arrived today 16 September. Poetry book sent by @bloodaxebooks.bsky.social on 24 August arrived today 16 September. Until today we'd had no post since 6 September because none was 1st class. The rich man at the top should hang his head in shame16 Sep 2026 14:35 +0000at://did:plc:ftbrdgt3bcgnphiab4yogqti/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvnedl6wss2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/maryearnshaw.bsky.social/post/3mvkj3mlaac2eIf this is a problem besetting you I suggest you follow Anti Reform on FB. Works wonders. [contains quote post or other embedded content]15 Sep 2026 11:22 +0000at://did:plc:ftbrdgt3bcgnphiab4yogqti/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvkj3mlaac2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/maryearnshaw.bsky.social/post/3mve2x2645s2x'Live acoustic and imperfect ' Sakari Oramo. BBC Proms. Last Night. Stunning evening.12 Sep 2026 21:53 +0000at://did:plc:ftbrdgt3bcgnphiab4yogqti/app.bsky.feed.post/3mve2x2645s2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/maryearnshaw.bsky.social/post/3mvdy3jnu622xWell, what a Last Night of the Proms. I was dubious but I admit I'm enjoying it.12 Sep 2026 21:01 +0000at://did:plc:ftbrdgt3bcgnphiab4yogqti/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvdy3jnu622xhttps://bsky.app/profile/maryearnshaw.bsky.social/post/3mvcrfwrjoc24Watch it on YouTube. Worth it. [contains quote post or other embedded content]12 Sep 2026 09:29 +0000at://did:plc:ftbrdgt3bcgnphiab4yogqti/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvcrfwrjoc24https://bsky.app/profile/maryearnshaw.bsky.social/post/3mva2soykx225@caroline-too.bsky.social Saw this and thought of you - re conversation yesterday https://bsky.app/profile/litbowl.bsky.social/post/3mv7grdjnnk2b [contains quote post or other embedded content]11 Sep 2026 07:40 +0000at://did:plc:ftbrdgt3bcgnphiab4yogqti/app.bsky.feed.post/3mva2soykx225https://bsky.app/profile/maryearnshaw.bsky.social/post/3mv5fycnisk2tWhat a relief, the current presenter on BBC Radio 3 (missed his name twice) has me back listening not switching off irked. Starting with Ravel's Dawn this morning was just perfect. Ahhh. The alchemy of sunlight turning the pines and birches, briefly, golden.10 Sep 2026 06:22 +0000at://did:plc:ftbrdgt3bcgnphiab4yogqti/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv5fycnisk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/maryearnshaw.bsky.social/post/3mv5dhvedv22hGood morning beautiful world. It's not your fault we mess it up.10 Sep 2026 05:37 +0000at://did:plc:ftbrdgt3bcgnphiab4yogqti/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv5dhvedv22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/maryearnshaw.bsky.social/post/3mv3rplitwk2uOpen up the picture and you'll see she's smiling. [contains quote post or other embedded content]09 Sep 2026 14:46 +0000at://did:plc:ftbrdgt3bcgnphiab4yogqti/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv3rplitwk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/maryearnshaw.bsky.social/post/3mv3opnmmec2yGetting tired and angry waiting [contains quote post or other embedded content]09 Sep 2026 13:52 +0000at://did:plc:ftbrdgt3bcgnphiab4yogqti/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv3opnmmec2y