"Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every Kofi Annan. Happy

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Plates from William Smellie's 'Theory and Practice of Midwifery' (1752). Smellie, a Lanarkshire-born 'man-midwife' was known for pioneering a scientific approach to midwifery and developing safer obstetrical forceps

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On this (March 22nd), meet the six seal species that live in the ocean surrounding Antarctica. Antarctic fur seals have dense, waterproof fur that helps them to stay warm both on land and at sea. https://t.co/zbxFzjcxDV

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On this (March 22nd), meet the six seal species that live in the ocean surrounding Antarctica. Leopard seals are a top predator in the Southern Ocean and eat warm-blooded prey (including penguins). https://t.co/zbxFzjcxDV

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On this (March 22nd), meet the six seal species that live in the ocean surrounding Antarctica. Weddell Seals use their teeth to scrape breathing holes in the sea ice where they live so they can forage and breed. https://t.co/zbxFzjcxDV

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Mary & Elizabeth Kirby's book 'The Sea and its wonders',1871, is global in scope & is not simply a guide to the British seashore, it includes oceanography, chemistry & biology as well as information about seals!

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Today is The Ross Seal (Ommatophoca rossii) lives around Antarctica. We know surprisingly little about them. Their large eyes and short faces make them look like space aliens! 👽

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On this (March 22nd), meet the six seal species that live in the ocean surrounding Antarctica. The crabeater seal doesn't actually eat crabs, but instead sieves krill through its teeth. Yum! https://t.co/zbxFzjcxDV

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On this (March 22nd), meet the six seal species that live in the ocean surrounding Antarctica. First up is the Ross seal, the least-studied of all Antarctic seals. https://t.co/zbxFzjcxDV

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🌿Trees and forests are deeply rooted in our psyche, and spread their branches over myth, legend, folklore & fairytale. The forests that will always have a place in my heart are Mirkwood, Sherwood, and the timeless glades of Ryhope.

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But two dogs isn't enough I hear you cry. So I decided that as it's the then I will draw EVEN MORE DOGS! So Marion from and Dottie from join my And for those who are fans of , more are coming tomorrow!

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& what a fun day we had @ with screening & our regular screenings...smiles all around! Why not visit us tomorrow when we'll be showing & https://t.co/ZOJ7xajFDD

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In the symbolic language of flowers a bunch of daffodils has often been used to denote happiness. This exquisite illustration by P.J. Redouté is from 'Choix des plus belles fleurs' (1827-33)

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What makes me happy besides reading the Bible,my wife and daughter. I enjoy drawing comic book characters and reading comics.

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We welcome Spring on Share some smiles and good vibes today!

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