I used not to watch the World Cup because I’m not very interested in football. Next time I won’t watch it because I’m totally nauseated by FIFA

Something else I’ve picked up watching as much as I can stomach of Hello Dolly is that Michael Crawford is basically doing Frank Spencer with an American accent.

This is interesting. A woman who normally loves musicals finally gets round to seeing Hello Dolly. Pausing only to comment that the young Michael Crawford looks like Sam Campbell she elects to make a cake as the film is utter shite. I’ve decided on a lemon drizzle btw.

I do object to references on the news to the ‘row’ between Trump and Zelensky as if it wasn’t a Trump/Vance deliberate offensive

And behold - here beginneth the annual ‘please heavens not Lark Ascending’ weekend. Rooting for Mendelssohn, Handel and Elgar as ever. @classicfm.com #HallOfFame

Sad to see the build up of blue plaque on the house of the person who invented flossing.

Oh bum CBeebies is claiming to be BBC4 @cbeebies.bsky.social

I have just binge watched the new Bergerac. Absolutely flipping brilliant. Especially the denouement. Fab.

This chess show is completely baffling me but I may get hooked

One is a TV star-turned-hero of the free world. One is a Putin-appeasing orange shitclown who should be in prison. #TeamZelensky

I can't stand bullies. President Zelensky is now trying to stand up against two of them. We should have his back. #SlavaUkraïni

Former Lib Dem leader Vince Cable calls on Starmer to cancel the State visit for Trump.

Word of the day is ‘huff-snuff’ (16th century): a hectoring bully or braggart.

Word of the Day is ‘ingordigiousness’ (18th century): extreme greed at the expense of principles.

It is beyond frustrating to be constantly hearing ads for shingles vaccinations. I am simultaneously too old and too young to fit the criteria having turned 65 too early but being under 70. Can anyone explain how I’m miraculously less at risk between these ages?

Hampton Court Palace isn’t in Surrey #LAOTY

I have just listened to #TheArchers for the first time since October. Tom is still being a twonk

#PAOTY such baffling inevitability

There are few things more wonderful than having a rare quiet afternoon and discovering that there’s lots of Fred and Ginger on the BBC iPlayer

Goodness me, I seem to be watching a different set of dances to the judges #Strictly Go Chris and Dianne!

I retired 8 years ago today. Retirement is surprisingly exhausting

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