Dr Karen F. Pierce
@Darklecat
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Cataloguing librarian, independent researcher, writer, artist, pagan; lover of stone circles, folklore, myth, cats, books & European social dance
Brynna, Wales
Joined July 2011
šØPalestine protesters on hunger strike are days from death. @DavidLammy must urgently intervene and prevent unnecessary deaths.
secure.avaaz.org
David Lammy must intervene now or they will die. Two Palestine Action protesters haven't eaten for 46 days.
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Fancy delving into some earth mystery based magazines from the last 40 years? Take a look at these suggestions: https://t.co/nsDhSS4s6i
#EarthMysteries #Zines #NeoAntiquarian
stonefolklore.wordpress.com
In a previous post I looked at some current āearth mysteriesā magazines, one brand new and two that had been going strong for decades. In this post I will take a look at some of the regā¦
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Spent last night remembering loved ones now gone, but also about what Halloween has turned into https://t.co/Jo7mU444Jj
#Halloween #FolkTraditions #PumpkinCarving
stonefolklore.wordpress.com
It is getting more and more like Christmas (the commercial side of it), decorations up for weeks, plastic tat lining the supermarket shelves since the kids went back to school after the summer. Yetā¦
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Bryn Ellyllion - a golden cape and a ghostly spectre #folklore #ghosts #burialmound
https://t.co/gIBJyA6Dbc
stonefolklore.wordpress.com
In a previous post when I talked about Pentre Ifan and the Twlwyth Teg I mentioned Bryn-yr-Ellyllon near Mold where a gold cape was discovered in 1833. Today I found myself falling further down theā¦
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Part 1 of a post looking at some great magazines focussing on #EarthMysteries - includes @Northern_Earth & @the_stone_club
stonefolklore.wordpress.com
This week my copy of Ancient Times (from Stone Club) popped through my letter box and reminded me of this post I had been meaning to write. Back in the day, and for myself that would probably be thā¦
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Received my copy of @NorthGravy Anthology for Young Readers a few weeks ago - only just having time to celebrate it
darksideofthecatalogue.wordpress.com
Iāve not been at home much recently and so havenāt had chance to celebrate the joy of receiving this book ā The Northern Gravy Anthology for Young Readers ā edited by Jonny ā¦
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š³ Dame Judi Dench is calling for the return of ancient woodlands. Will you sign the petition to help restore the Ghost Woods and protect our green spaces for future generations? https://t.co/AeJy34LBK7 via @38degrees
you.38degrees.org.uk
Ancient woodlands are vanishing ā and with them, some of our most loved and endangered wildlife. Over 100,000 acres of our public forests used to be ancient woodland - thatās bigger than the Isle...
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Babies in Gaza are starving to death. Mothers canāt breastfeed. Hospitals have no formula left ā and the world looks away. Governments must act now. Sign the urgent petition to help save newborn lives
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Had time to look at some folklore today, which led me to musing about fairies:
darksideofthecatalogue.wordpress.com
Image from Richard Fentonās (1811) A historical tour through Pembrokeshire. On a miserable rainy Saturday in June Iāve been looking at Welsh fairies, particularly those associated with ā¦
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I just signed the petition to to demand the Government tax the super rich to rebuild our NHS, schools, and other public services. Will you sign too? https://t.co/nCiectiI6n via @38degrees
you.38degrees.org.uk
Across the UK, living standards are falling and millions live in poverty, while the cost of living crisis has made affording the basics difficult. Public services we all rely on - our hospitals,...
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Myself and the fabulous @rhicatjam met when we joined an online writing course during lockdown, and went on to form a small writing group. I'm so happy that we both have work in the Children's anthology!
Itās been a long time, and lot of work, but it gives us enormous pleasure to announce we are now taking preorders for The Northern Gravy Anthologies. Three physical anthologies. Yours to own and keep forever. More info: https://t.co/Xrh6xX4656
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Unbelievable. Donald Trump has been invited to a state visit to the UK. We should not be rolling out the red carpet to celebrate this man. Agree? Add your name to the petition today: https://t.co/WLJfwt5bqi via @38degrees
you.38degrees.org.uk
Unbelievable. Keir Starmer has handed Donald Trump a letter from King Charles, inviting him for a second state visit to the UK. Itās totally unprecedented, and should not go ahead.Ā This is the...
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šØ @keirstarmer I have an urgent agenda item for your discussion with Donald Trump tomorrow: stop genocide in #Sudan. 1 million refugees, mostly women & children are running out of food. And many could die unless global leaders do something about it. #Darfur via @Avaaz
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Greenlanders have spoken: their democracy is not for sale. Trumpās threats to the Arcticās future must be stopped. Sign the petition to protect Greenlandās rights, resources, and environment! šā #StandWithGreenland #ProtectTheArctic
action.wemove.eu
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Save Cardiff University Ancient History Degree - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/5UBrUyScKt via @UKChange
change.org
Save Cardiff University Ancient History Degree
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She's on death row. Her crime? Peaceful humanitarian and human rights work, helping displaced women and children in Syria. Join this urgent call to Iran's Head of Judiciary demanding her release. #FreePakhshanAzizi
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Cheap energy, new secure jobs, better public transport ā all this and more is in reach. Join me and tell Keir Starmer to step up for a #BigClimatePlan that delivers not just for our planet but our people too š https://t.co/NMRaae66Xd
friendsoftheearth.uk
Getting action from government on climate and nature is often reliant on public demand. Add your voice to one of our petitions and help protect people and planet.
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