There was so much fascinating history in this letter, as well as a succinct summary of the ongoing war. Thank you Yaroslava.
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There was so much fascinating history in this letter, as well as a succinct summary of the ongoing war. Thank you Yaroslava.
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Hi Jim and thank you.
Hi Clare 👋
Greetings Yaroslava. Thank you for finding time to write your Sunday letter after another difficult night. I’m looking forward to reading it later. I hope you can have a restful afternoon.
A young wood pigeon pecking its way across the lawn. #FirstBirdOfMyDay
Thank you, you too.
I’m intrigued to find out what this building is with this beautiful art work. Looking forward to your Sunday letter. I hope your evening is gentle and your night is peaceful Yaroslava.
Beautiful, thank you 💙💛
Greetings Jim.
Greetings Clare.
Greetings Yaroslava. I was reading about those awful attacks and the terrible injuries and damage inflicted. I’m so sorry that this is so relentless. Sharing a warcoffee with you and thinking of everyone affected. I hope you can find something to lift your spirits today. 🫂
If "mass unrest" ever happens, that will be an important news story. But this fevered speculation every week on what *might* happen is downright irresponsible. It's misleading, it's fear-mongering & it makes the press look like an apocalyptic cult, gathering every Friday for the end of the world.
A chaffinch perched in the rowan tree. #FirstBirdOfMyDay
I’m so sorry you have another missile attack warning, Yaroslava. I will hold you in my thoughts. I really like the colours in this painting.
Life, yes, and care, and hope for the future.
Hi Jim and thank you. Have a good evening.
Beautiful Kyiv. In our thoughts and in our hearts. Thank you Yaroslava.
Such terrible loss. I’m so sorry Yaroslava and I mourn with you. 😔 🫂
So sorry. It’s hard to lose a beloved companion.
A wren flitting across the garden into the hedge was #FirstBirdOfMyDay
Delicious bread and a wonderful letter. Thank you Yaroslava 🫂
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These attacks are headline news here in the UK. Just evil and horrific. I’m thinking of you and everyone in Kyiv. Sending you love and hugs, Yaroslava. 🫂
You do need to carry on Yaroslava, it is a way of fighting back. Resistance is your strength.
Happy new home 🏡 🪶
How lovely 🦢💕
During massive overnight strikes on Kyiv, killing and maiming several people, Russia has now struck the EU delegation to Ukraine building in Kyiv www.euractiv.com/section/poli...
More than numbers. At night, russia attacked Ukraine with 598 drones and 31 missiles. 12 people were killed in Kyiv - among them three children, aged 2, 14, and 17. More than numbers.
Absolutely heartbreaking Yaroslava. 💔 All those innocent lives.
The garden Robin bobbing along the path. #FirstBirdOfMyDay
Morning Yaroslava. I’m very relieved to hear from you after this terrible night. I’m so very sorry. 💔 Thinking of you and everyone in Kyiv today.
I’m so sorry you have this to cope with yet again.
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I really enjoyed the live walk. I did have to turn my phone volume up fully to hear you properly but otherwise everything was great. Many thanks and I look forward to your future live walks.
I was a bit late joining in but I really enjoyed it. Thanks so much Yaroslava.
Greetings Jim 🌻
Greetings Clare 🌻
Greetings Yaroslava. It looks like you have a great barista at your friendly warcoffee place. Enjoy the rest of your day.
I really enjoyed your photos and then looking up the birds I’d not heard of.
Welcome back. What a fantastic adventure you’ve had!
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A big move, hope it goes smoothly for you. You’ll enjoy spotting all your new feathered friends once you’ve settled.
A wood pigeon preening on the fence. #FirstBirdOfMyDay
Beautiful.
Such a great idea and looks wonderful.
Good to see beautiful Kyiv with life going on despite the war.
Morning Jim 🌻
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Morning Clare 🌻
Morning Yaroslava. Good to know that you had a calm night. Early morning rain here but sunshine expected later. I hope you have a good day.
A wood pigeon waddling along the garden path after the early morning rain. #FirstBirdOfMyDay
It’s so moving 💔
Hi Jim. 🙂
Hi Clare x
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Greetings Yaroslava. I’m so pleased to see that things are calm in Kyiv this morning. I hope your day goes well. I have enjoyed catching up with your letters on Patreon, thank you again.
A goldfinch perched at the top of the mystery tree #FirstBirdOfMyDay
Wonderful. Did you also see on social media the letter from our king to your president to honour Ukraine Independence Day?
That’s very generous and thoughtful Yaroslava. Thank you so much. 🫂
Thank you Yaroslava.
It was great Yaroslava. Thank you.
President Zelensky has shared an 'inspirational' letter from King Charles on Ukraine's Independence Day
#FirstBirdOfMyDay was the Robin, checking out all the corners of the garden before settling on a fence post.
Morning Yaroslava. Your words and picture are very powerful. Happy Independence Day and may your independence always be protected. 🇺🇦
Beautiful 💙💛
Morning Jim and thank you ☺️
Morning Clare ☺️
Good on the Mirror for having the bravery to strike out against this bullshit
Morning Yaroslava. I’m pleased you had a calm night and hope you have a good day.
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#FirstBirdOfMyDay was the garden Robin, perched on a wooden toadstool.
Thanks Clare. 😊 Still struggling a bit but battling on.
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Thanks Jim.
Morning Jim. 😊
Morning Clare.
Morning Yaroslava. I also think that having a routine helps to cope with the stress of situations beyond our control. I hope that you enjoy the exhibition.
Two dunnocks enjoying the damp grass after some unexpected overnight rain. #FirstBirdOfMyDay
Fabulous. Thank you.
That’s a beautiful painting Yara. Thank you for sharing.
Greetings Jim. Have a good day.
Greetings Yara. Good to see you’re in one of your favourite places. Bookstores are great places to write in. Enjoy your day.
If you need something to distract you today - this is it. Watch a HUGE church in Sweden being moved.
Two wood pigeons having a stand off on the garden path. Neither would give way. Peace negotiations were eventually successful and they wandered off together. #FirstBirdOfMyDay
We’re with you and holding our breath too. 🇺🇦🇬🇧🇪🇺
Good morning Jim, and thank you.
A wood pigeon rooting around in a garden border. #FirstBirdOfMyDay
I’m so sorry Yaroslava, and I share your anger. I hope the show of strength surrounding your president today will make a difference.
Greetings from Kyiv. I opened the morning news. russians hit a residential building in Kharkiv. Five people were killed, among them a 1.5‑year‑old girl. I made a warcoffee. Damned peacemakers, peacedealers, and other peacenothings.
Thank you Yaroslava.
Thank you Jim. Enjoy your day too.
Have a good day Yaroslava.
Goldfinches flitting around the buddleia. #FirstBirdOfMyDay
Thanks Jim. Hope you have a good day.
House Sparrows in the hedge and flitting around the garden. #FirstBirdOfMyDay
Morning Yara. I was disgusted by yesterday’s charade. No meeting should have happened without Ukraine. The only gain was putin’s. Welcomed onto the world stage and threatened sanctions cancelled by trump with no concessions from putin.
📍Thanks. Amazing news.
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