During Pride Month I celebrate the LGBTQ+ community & their victories, while celebrating the freedom for all to celebrate life, celebrate sexuality, celebrate romance, celebrate sex, & celebrate love, as I know in doing so we all find ourselves in a happier & healthier place.

Last night with Cooper Hefner Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Russell celebrating lives of scholars, authors and journalists who've dedicated their lives to upholding the principles of free speech "I may disagree with what you say but defend to death your right to say it."

I normally try and stay out of the "All #Tories are #Lying #assholes" discussions because I think most politicians are full of shit - but #Heathrow is a bit like the Brexit bus, you can't even pull the "we didn't actually say that"lie David Cameron

“Let us confidently state that we are all environmentalists and work together to advance this cause.” Cooper Hefner’s essay on conservatism and environmentalism reminds us of the crucial importance of developing a sustainable future. #WorldEnvironmentDay ply.by/x5dNeN

VETPAW is a remarkable organization built on heroism and courage. The non-profit— “Veterans Empowered to Protect African Wildlife”, provides United States military veterans meaningful employment. These individuals protect endangered wildlife from poachers. VETPAW

Many other nations provide universal health care to all of their people—and they do so while saving money by keeping people healthier. Those who say this goal is unachievable are selling the American people short. thinkprogress.org/trump-lies-abo…

Here's a pic of our favourite pumpkin ever for #NationalPumpkinDay 😍 Expertly carved by the team Age UK North Tyneside 🎃 #Friyay

Goodness - so lovely to be in bed, top of the house , rain on the windows, wind as well, people downstairs but I’m cosy and next it’s diary and then reading my book.

As I review the magazine’s new cover, I find myself reflecting on the words of my father describing his definition of obscenity. “Racism, war, bigotry, but sex itself, no. What a sad cold world this would be if we weren’t sexual beings. I mean, that’s the heart of who we are.”

A 🔟 isn't enough for this floor routine by Katelyn Ohashi. 🔥

Despite some 134,000 transgender veterans and 15,000 trans soldiers actively serving in the U.S. military, the Supreme Court has decided to allow Trump's #TransMilitaryBan to go into effect. To those serving the United States proudly, we support you. bit.ly/2FPpInw

To an individual who spent his life working to make the world more free, more fun, more pleasant, and a more loving place for all. We miss you. Happy Birthday, Dad.

Oh dear another week of books, but got no friends. Thank you ⁦Ann-Marie Powell⁩ . I nominate ⁦@jackcameron_⁩

Always there for a jolly good dinner

A zany cover inspired by comic book illustrations of yesterday from artist @BillyTheButcher. The Bunnies and the subtle nod to the United States Air Force Reserve bring it together in a playful and meaningful way. Very fun.

Died (alas!) on this day in 1441, the incomparable Jan van Eyck. Here by himself in 1433. Inscribed ‘als ich kan’ or as well as I can, which was perfection.

Giovanni & Giovanna, swearing a vow (though probably not of marriage) & painted in 1434 by the incomparable Jan van Eyck. Today is his day.

Over on Instagram this Wednesday lunchtime, join me over on Instagram live in conversation with @JamesASinclair for general chinwaggery about his garden. I shall dress up suitably for the occasion. Find us on @myrealgarden Please RT, and definitely come over and join us. X

SAINSBURYS in Norwich are NOT sanitising trolleys, NOT looking after vulnerable customers and I’m horrified.

Proud to share the visual of our World Food Garden at new Centre for Horticultural Science and Learning on the Hilltop at RHS Garden Wisley. Read more about the project by clicking on the following link. bit.ly/2J6m0rt The RHS