Lynette’s Blog
Welcome…
I’m The_LynnyLyn… you might remember me from such platforms as Twitter and Mastodon.
I am a university librarian, writing in a personal capacity.
I live in the South Wales Valleys with my husband, two children and our dog Sunny.
I care deeply, and I believe in building a better world… one kind act at a time.
This space is built slow and steady.
One post a week (if I feel like it).
No rush, no noise, no backchat.
Kapeesh.
This week’s blog post
Fri 28 Nov 2025
Elizabeth was a rebel (and also Richard Burton’s two-time wife)
Previous blog posts
Thu 20 Nov 2025: Sybil was a rebel (and not just Richard Burton’s first wife)
Fri 31 Oct 2025: Hallowe’en greetings: Must be the season of the witch
Thu 23 Oct 2025: This is the day…
Fri 17 Oct: 2025 Caerphilly by-election: The Strange Case of Dr. Missing and Mr. Blame
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Dedication
Mam
This site — and everything I create — is dedicated to the memory of my fabulous mother.
Brenda was intelligent—more than she ever gave herself credit for. Loving, kind, humble, and generous to a fault. Hilariously funny and delightfully whacky, she lit up every room with her joy. She was my biggest cheerleader. I miss her every single day.
Her spirit lives in every word, every playlist, every act of care. She showed me how to lead with kindness in a world that can be cruel.
In loving memory of Brenda Joyce Cox (née Rees)
1946 – 2020
Dedication
Uncle Alan (I never knew it was Alun) / Elvis
In loving memory of Alun David Rees
1948 – 2025
Alun’s tribute page ❤️🙏
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