Paul Smith
@parvapower.bsky.social
Poetry, Music and a bit of rugby but only sometimes.
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Narrator:
Richard Tice is divorced from his wife of 24 years with whom he shares 3 children.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Richard Tice is divorced from his wife of 24 years with whom he shares 3 children.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Couples with children should be married, Reform UK’s deputy leader says
Richard Tice also said ‘British-born children’ are a ‘good thing’ and should be encouraged
www.independent.co.uk
August 24, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Narrator:
Richard Tice is divorced from his wife of 24 years with whom he shares 3 children.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Richard Tice is divorced from his wife of 24 years with whom he shares 3 children.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Dolly Parton said on the Oprah show that she reckoned God hadn’t given her children “so everybody’s kids can be mine”. Over 300 million books for kids later….
August 25, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Dolly Parton said on the Oprah show that she reckoned God hadn’t given her children “so everybody’s kids can be mine”. Over 300 million books for kids later….
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The Library is devastated to learn of the passing of Dolly Parton, a music legend and titan of children's literacy. Her Imagination Library program has earned multiple Library Literacy Awards and, in 2018, she visited us to donate its 100 millionth book to our collection and host a story time. 🦋❤️
August 25, 2026 at 7:09 PM
The Library is devastated to learn of the passing of Dolly Parton, a music legend and titan of children's literacy. Her Imagination Library program has earned multiple Library Literacy Awards and, in 2018, she visited us to donate its 100 millionth book to our collection and host a story time. 🦋❤️
Dolly Parton had her feet firmly planted. When asked how long it took for them to do her hair, she replied, “I don’t know, honey - I’m never there when they do it”.
August 25, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Dolly Parton had her feet firmly planted. When asked how long it took for them to do her hair, she replied, “I don’t know, honey - I’m never there when they do it”.
Dolly Parton spent her money on helping kids’ literacy. Not for her the vanity projects of Musk et al. May her memory be a blessing.
August 25, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Dolly Parton spent her money on helping kids’ literacy. Not for her the vanity projects of Musk et al. May her memory be a blessing.
Harvest done and it’s now muck-spreading in the field by my house. The stink has stopped the church clock. Thank God there’s a bit of a breeze.
August 21, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Harvest done and it’s now muck-spreading in the field by my house. The stink has stopped the church clock. Thank God there’s a bit of a breeze.
Looking forward to Argentina v England - at rugby on Saturday. Have half an eye on the football but the black lead drying on the fireplace is - just -more interesting.
July 15, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Looking forward to Argentina v England - at rugby on Saturday. Have half an eye on the football but the black lead drying on the fireplace is - just -more interesting.
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Landlord Forced To Raise Rent Due To Thinking Of Bigger Number https://theonion.com/landlord-forced-to-raise-rent-due-to-thinking-of-bigger-1850922943/
July 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Landlord Forced To Raise Rent Due To Thinking Of Bigger Number https://theonion.com/landlord-forced-to-raise-rent-due-to-thinking-of-bigger-1850922943/
Happy Bloom’s Day. Glass of burgundy and gorgonzola sandwich for lunch then off to the maternity hospital.
June 16, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Happy Bloom’s Day. Glass of burgundy and gorgonzola sandwich for lunch then off to the maternity hospital.
Hockney’s passing means the position of ‘Coolest Man on the Planet’ is now vacant. He could also paint a bit. What a talent!
June 12, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Hockney’s passing means the position of ‘Coolest Man on the Planet’ is now vacant. He could also paint a bit. What a talent!
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Iran suspends indirect talks with US, state media reports www.rte.ie/news/2026/06...
Iran suspends indirect talks with US, state media reports
Iran is halting indirect negotiations with the US after Israel ordered troops to push deeper into Lebanon to battle Tehran-backed Hezbollah, the Iranian news agency Tasnim has said.
www.rte.ie
June 1, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Iran suspends indirect talks with US, state media reports www.rte.ie/news/2026/06...
Apocalyptic storm in the night in S Leics. Set car alarms off. Lightning was pretty near constant for an hour.
May 28, 2026 at 6:17 AM
Apocalyptic storm in the night in S Leics. Set car alarms off. Lightning was pretty near constant for an hour.
I wonder what advice Nye Bevan might give Starmer. Or, indeed, Clem Attlee. Different times certainly - but eternal principles?
May 16, 2026 at 4:48 PM
I wonder what advice Nye Bevan might give Starmer. Or, indeed, Clem Attlee. Different times certainly - but eternal principles?
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I would have thought that Streeting’s handling of the doctors’ dispute would have precluded him from the Labour leadership. Or the wafer thin majority in his seat. Or his ineffable self-satisfaction. I’ve lived too long, it seems.
May 13, 2026 at 12:44 PM
I would have thought that Streeting’s handling of the doctors’ dispute would have precluded him from the Labour leadership. Or the wafer thin majority in his seat. Or his ineffable self-satisfaction. I’ve lived too long, it seems.
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True, but just TRY to get something like this past the GOP.
May 12, 2026 at 10:34 PM
True, but just TRY to get something like this past the GOP.
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Hungary before the election
April 12, 2026 at 4:09 AM
Hungary before the election
If Trump told me the time by my kitchen clock, I wouldn’t believe him. If he told me he’d had talks with Iran, I wouldn’t believe him either. A blustering fool with burned fingers.
March 23, 2026 at 12:50 PM
If Trump told me the time by my kitchen clock, I wouldn’t believe him. If he told me he’d had talks with Iran, I wouldn’t believe him either. A blustering fool with burned fingers.
@elizabethalker.bsky.social
Just finished your book and streamed a lot of the music you reference. You have increased and broadened my enjoyment of music no end. Thank you.
Just finished your book and streamed a lot of the music you reference. You have increased and broadened my enjoyment of music no end. Thank you.
September 15, 2025 at 5:11 PM
@elizabethalker.bsky.social
Just finished your book and streamed a lot of the music you reference. You have increased and broadened my enjoyment of music no end. Thank you.
Just finished your book and streamed a lot of the music you reference. You have increased and broadened my enjoyment of music no end. Thank you.
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Orgreave has been a running sore for too long. “The SYP - a grand bunch of lads.” See also ‘Hillsborough’.)
July 21, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Orgreave has been a running sore for too long. “The SYP - a grand bunch of lads.” See also ‘Hillsborough’.)
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What we learned yesterday.
The Times They Are a-Changin'
The Times They Are a-Changin'
June 15, 2025 at 4:42 PM
What we learned yesterday.
The Times They Are a-Changin'
The Times They Are a-Changin'
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REPORTER: Can you explain more of the decision making on what feels like a reversal here?
BESSENT: No
BESSENT: No
April 9, 2025 at 5:43 PM
REPORTER: Can you explain more of the decision making on what feels like a reversal here?
BESSENT: No
BESSENT: No
