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This heartfelt speech from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez seems worth boosting as we move toward January 20th. #politics www.youtube.com/watch

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“Remember – hate is always foolish and love is always wise. Always try to be nice and never fail to be kind.”

This perspective has stuck with me since Peter Capaldi’s final #DoctorWho episode in 2017 (Twice Upon a Time). I hope it resonates with you too. (Images generated with Microsoft Copilot).

A cartoon scientist in a thoughtful pose stands beside a futuristic machine with glowing panels and intricate controls. The TARDIS console, basically... with a pixar Doctor!
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Another hike at Cap Leucate. This time on the other side of the nature reserve. Can’t believe it’s taken us 10 years to realise this area is so close to where we regularly vacation! #photography #beach #france #coast

Photo: A rocky shoreline with waves gently crashing under a partly cloudy sky, with a few people walking along the beach.
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The more aged this greenhouse gets, the more lovely it seems to become #photography #rust #decay #greenhouse #ironwork #brokenglass

An ornate iron and glass structure with intricate designs and reflections fills the scene.
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Added a vignette to this one of Lucy. Can’t believe she’s 13. She still acts like a doggy teenager 😂 #photography #dog #doberman

A black and tan dog (Doberman mix) wearing a harness stands near a body of water with foliage around.
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Today’s hike was around the cliffs to the east of Banyuls-sur-Mer. If anyone knows what type of rock this coastline is, I’d love to know. Claude.ai claimed “The coastline east of Banyuls-sur-Mer is primarily composed of metamorphic rocks, specifically schist, which is part of the Pyrenean geological formation. These dark-colored schists are heavily folded and layered, creating the dramatic cliffs and coves (called “criques” locally) that characterize this part of the Côte Vermeille.” Which sounds good… #photography #coast #cliffs #mediterranean

Coastal houses with red roofs are perched on rocky cliffs overlooking a calm sea, with hills in the background under a partly cloudy sky.A rocky coastline meets a calm, expansive sea under a partly cloudy blue sky.A black and brown dog wearing a collar stands on a rocky coastline with the sea in the background.A rocky surface featuring layers of textured stone formations.

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Today’s walk was around the lake at Leucate. Absolutely beautiful views of the mountains across the lake. So wonderful to be here in the sunshine.

A serene lakeside scene features boats on calm water with distant mountains in the background.A small boat is peacefully anchored on a calm lake with mountains in the background.A serene landscape features calm water in the foreground, a distant mountain range, and a clear blue sky.A serene coastal landscape features calm waters, a clear blue sky, and a rocky shoreline with sparse vegetation.

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Cerét market

Photograph of a street lined with sun kissed trees. Many people are walking between the market stalls that line the street.
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Millionth time’s a charm. I’m not sure why only one photo from Cap Leucate uploaded the first time. So forgive the slightly duplicated post, but I wanted to include these others too. #photography #coast #coastline #sea #water #cliffs #mediterranean #sky #clouds

Photo of a shoreline. In the foreground is the sandy cliff the photographer is standing on, and below it the sandy beach. At the shoreline there is white foam leading into a dark blue sea (the Mediterranean). A sliver of blue sky on the horizon is crowded out by steel-grey clouds, backlit by the sun.A rocky coastline with sparse vegetation overlooks a calm ocean under a partly cloudy sky.A modern radar tower stands beside a traditional lighthouse, set against a cloudy sky. Next to both of them is a building containing a restaurant, with a huge panoramic glass window reflecting the blue sky.Dark clouds hover over a tranquil sea with distant mountains silhouetted on the horizon.

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More little living things. Not sure why these two weren’t actually added to my other post. #photography #macrophotography #lichen #moss

A close-up view of a tree branch covered in greenish-brown lichen with a blurred background of trees.A lush forest floor is covered with a variety of green plants and white lichen.

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Amazing hike around Cap Leucate

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Little living things #photography #macrophotography #plants

A close-up view of lichen growing on a tree branch with blurred trees in the background.
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Beautiful hike up above Ceret #photography #hiking #mountain

A peaceful landscape features a house nestled among trees with a mountainous background.
A scenic view of a town surrounded by autumn trees and distant mountains under a clear blue sky.
A serene woodland scene features a reflective stream, surrounded by trees and rocks, with dappled sunlight filtering through the branches.
Snow-capped mountains rise in the background with a foreground of autumnal trees and rooftops beneath a clear blue sky, intersected by power lines. The mountain in the centre is Canigou.

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Just came across this joyous Dr. Who parody of ‘I’m just Ken’ from the Barbie movie: www.youtube.com/watch

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Spent a wonderful afternoon in the Odenwald enjoying bananas and chocolate cooked in the fire.

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Moon

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