Penny Ewles-Bergeron
@abroadbrush
Requires art, music, dance, books, cats, gardening, history, politics, good food and kindness to thrive. Lived in Dublin, Naples and Lisbon, now back in Blighty. No unsolicited DMs, please.
#Aldeburgh John Piper stained glass window. St. Peter and St. Paul. A tribute to Benjamin #Britten.
It’s exactly the same as with the word ‘asylum’. He thinks asylum seekers come from mental health institutions. Now this.
Beautiful tunnel at King’s Cross/St. Pancras tube station, I gather from my offspring it’s much enjoyed by cosplayers.
@gardenersworldmag.bsky.social catching up on Gardeners’ World. As is Lenù. She likes the birdsong.
Hurrah! The latest literary treats have arrived! @pgjonesvenice.bsky.social
Same here with Kirk, though Spock was very appealing too! I dared to put my arm around Shatner as I wasn't going to miss the chance. We continue to watch TOS in its remastered form and it's still a joy. And yes, multiculturalism began with Roddenberry for me as a child.
I’m at Anglesey Abbey and it’s just starting to rain but I don’t mind. @nationaltrust.org.uk
La Fanciulla del West at @operahollandpark.bsky.social We have been run over by an opera, in a good way. The power and passion in this music are extraordinary and this is a production and performance you should not miss. Glorious singing, clever staging, utterly magnificent. #Puccini #StillInShock
Yes indeed. For years we’ve felt so sorry for our liberal friends there. Now we envy them their fabulous new opportunity. And wish for the same here. Pics just in from them.