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Striking portrait of a First World War land girl by an artist I’ve not come across before - Albert Chevallier Tayler (d 1925). It’s a book cover waiting to happen..

Please could a good rich publisher offer this poor wandering soul the usual 6 figure children's book contract before something worse happens.

“This smart, salutary double bill marks a comeback for the gifted British choreographer Rosie Kay. She has been creating dances for a quarter of a century, often tackling heavy-hitting topics such as war, religion and conspiracy theories. In 2018 her work for the live telecast of

I saw & smelled this rose in a garden last year, and immediately came home & ordered it, stuck it in a pot and kaboom! It's probably not to everyone's taste, but I adore it - it's called Ferdinand Pichard, though I think of it as Molten Raspberry Ripple.

'Look back at your memories!' croons Google, enticingly, showing me a 15 year old picture of the smashed back window of the car which I took for insurance purposes.

I have reached a settlement in my case against Hachette for discrimination on the grounds of my gender-critical beliefs. crowdjustice.com/case/hounded-o…

Just 48 hours left on the 99p Kindle deal for 'Picnic on Craggy Island', my little book about working on Father Ted....

Helen Day ...Burst, good June, with a rush this morning, Bindweed weave me an emerald rope Sun, shine bright on the blossoming trellises, June and lavender, bring me hope… John Betjeman - South London 1844

This ‘niche issue’ has affected education, healthcare, the justice system, sport, the arts, politics, journalism, LGB rights, workplaces, religion, culture…

🧵There is one part of the conversation that is often left out when speaking about "trans" ideology when it comes to sport, and that is the negative impact on male athletes. Female athletes are not the only ones who have been affected by this nonsense.

Catching up with this series of Taskmaster and just pinning on my 'OMG, Mathew Baynton is so funny and lovely' rosette.

We have always had great meals at Anima e Cuore. Last night’s was the best ever. Kentish Town is lucky to have such a great place.

The unfairly-named ‘stinking Iris’ (the flower doesn’t smell at all, though the cut stems are a bit meaty). Subtle, modest and beloved of bees, its seed pods burst open in winter to reveal masses of brilliant red berries. It’s regarded as a weed by many people; I love it.

…tho’ we are not now that strength which in old days moved earth and heav’n; that which we are, we are: one equal temper of heroic hearts, made weak by time and fate, but strong in will…

I've just read a book so garlanded with praise for its exquisite prose/insight/poetry/breadth/imagery /wisdom/compassion etc etc that I feel like a Neanderthal called Tharg for finding it a bit on the dull side.

Good early board - scrabble evening with Cari Rosen

🧵Back in 2023 I commenced a project to celebrate some of the women in the UK who have stood up for women's sex-based rights. I was inspired by the banners created by women's suffrage campaigners and decided to produce textile art in celebration of these women.

Me and Cari Rosen daintily scarfed an entire packet of these tonight in about 2 minutes. They are fantastically delicious.

What's happening on the The Island of Brilliant ? Why Hamza Yassin is happening And we're all of a samba about it youtube.com/watch?v=FZTeja…