I haven't uploaded a photo to @unsplash since January 2021 but my images still rack up around 1 million views a month, with a total of 51.6 million (so far). Pretty proud of that. 1/

Really enjoyed escaping into Ancient Greek mythology with this book. The Gods didn’t try to be all divine, and they certainly weren’t worshipped as figures of perfection. They were cruel, jealous, flippant, petty, loving, and, dare I say it, strangely human-like. Would highly recommend.

I genuinely think this is my favourite photo that I’ve ever taken.

This back issue of @bigissue.com seems particularly apt this week or any week "A public expression of emotion, a moment of tearfulness, is not something that needs apology. It is a moment of sincerity." - Robin Ince 🎯 www.bigissue.com/opinion/cryi...

I know its the darling of the SME industry right now, but the UI updates that Canva have made over recent months has absolutely destroyed the user journey.

Rough

Today's big question: Do dogs have an internal monologue, and if so, is it just "woof, woof, woof"? Hard-hitting content right here.

It’s that kind of night.

That makes it 18 years, @londonmarathon.bsky.social. 18 years.

Happy Father's Day!

This Father’s Day, in celebration or in memory, let your love for someone special help protect nature. 🌳 Leave a message to a loved one on our dedication page & your contribution in their name will support our work restoring the natural world. buff.ly/UcnlZto 👈

Today’s office. It’s on the wrong side of the Penines but it’ll do. #JoyfulWorkplaces #EtihadStadium

Working I’m in Manchester today. Thought I’d treat myself to a bacon and egg sarnie. Had to call a bread cake a “bahm“ like some kind of animal.

Trying to remember how to think whilst ChatGPT is down...

Awesome day with Athena at the dog park today.

Well this couldn’t have come at a better time www.bbc.com/news/article...

Bank holiday is a go.

Looks like I’m not the only one who can’t wait to go to the pub.

Lights off

When she’s not chewing your arms she’s actually quite lovely.

Single-handedly the best investment for this dog we’ve made.

This weekend has been far from relaxing, but at least Athena’s first pub trip was a great success.

It’s here...The light is rising. The birds are too. Wherever you are... take a moment. Pause. Listen. You’re part of the dawn chorus. Record it. Share it. What do you hear? Let’s fill this thread with birdsong. 🍃🎵 #InternationalDawnChorusDay

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Today's Google search: "Why are adolescent dogs such pricks?". The Momentum Chrome extension QOTD brought me back down to earth.

Bad workman

Train driver interview

Working from home just got a little harder…

I found a knackered old bird box that looked to have never been lived in. Given it some repairs, will give it a light sand, and will put it in the more prominent, safer position. I’m hoping that with regular filling of my feeders it’ll have a family of birds living in it in no time.

Successfully entered my 18th straight London Marathon rejection.

I don’t even work in L&D and I’m still getting #LT25UK FOMO.

How much of the USA would Donald Trump agree to give away if Canada or Mexico invaded?

As excited as I get about technology (especially AI), I have to admit that I’m not a big fan of AI images. They’re heavily overused and I’d prefer to work with real creators. Still, turning myself into a muppet made me laugh more than it should have.

Big enough for the dog.

Went to see a man about a dog… and bought a six-month old one ❤️

After all the tariff-inspired penguin memes recently, this can’t be an accident.

Love a bit of instant karma. Car driver cut me up on my bike at Armley Gyratory… didn’t realise there was a police car a few cars ahead. Hard lines 😂

Biggest commitment to a 3 second joke I've ever seen

I’m so pleased to announce that after my last one sold out, I’m going to be running another FREE workshop on the 22nd April 12:00-12:45. During the session we’ll be covering how to have meaningful employee wellbeing conversations using my free Conversation Canvas.

In just 1 day, I lost shy of 6% off of my sustainability investments yesterday. Orange bastard.

Big day today. First, the Conversation Canvas is being presented to senior leaders from a national government organisation so we can pilot it with a selection of their 19,000 employees.

Seems accurate

I have no idea why, but I’ve been singing the Poddington Peas theme tune all morning and I’m all for it. Absolute throwback.

The orange man is absolutely battering my investments into sustainable businesses right now the bastard.

That’s right. 🇺🇦

Inspired by @garybpt.bsky.social I’m going to start my 30 communication on YouTube. 30 days of talking to camera in an effort to improve my talking to camera/presentation skills.

I wrote a book called “Don’t Just Smile - Laugh” a few years ago. It’s a 5 step process to make life happier. It’s very practical and can make a difference - I used to give it away on World Happiness Day - but thought someone might like it now! Here’s the link to the free PDF. bit.ly/3F8SbVR

Alex asked what my ‘The Apprentice’ opening line would be tonight. I thought “when Alan goes to the House of Lords, they ask if he knows Gary Butterfield” was pretty good.

Well, Caddick, that’s unfortunate 😂

I’ve worked in intranets, digital workplaces, and comms long enough to see the same cycles repeat, the same mistakes made, and the same bright ideas crash and burn. So here are the hard truths. Are you ready? Let’s go. 🧵