Is sending your child to the same school that gave the world Boris Johnson and David Cameron a form of child abuse? It’s not like he’s ever going to look for a job and studying self entitlement could be classed home schooling!

Happy Bloomsday everyone!

Still on my re-read of The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern, and I've just got to the bit near the end that made me think I was losing my mind the first time around, and yep, once again I feel like I'm losing my mind. Glargle buzz.

Nearing halfway with this queer classic

To distract from a war which he started and lost, the Epstein Files, a shrinking economy, inflation, using his presidency for massive personal financial gain, his medical problems and generally being an obnoxious oaf!

I'm (still) reading The Arabs by Eugene Rogan.

Morning, gang! I've gotta bunch of stuff going: Life A User's Manual by Georges Perec Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid Cold Comfort Farm by Stella Gibbons

My first parallel-bilingual book is finally here. It's perfect for beginners and travellers alike, covering a wide range of everyday situations you may encounter on your journey. Available on all Amazon platforms. Thank you for your patronage and support. Link in 🧵 #booklaunch #langsky

Morning all I’m currently reading ‘Caledonian Road’ by Andrew O’Hagan.

Sir Percy’s famous rhyme Excellent rehearsals for The Scarelt Pimpernel theatre tour taking place across Devon & London summer 2026. Including @BrixhamTheatre, @CygnetTheatreUK Exeter @EtceteraTheatre & more. Tickets & tour info at www.southdevonplayers.com/box-office.h...

I know I met a lot of people on here who followed @bigbeardedbookseller and contributed every Monday. I am going to try and keep the tradition of Monday bookposting from next week so spread the word - the more books the merrier!!!

Hey #booksky people, possibly missing Big Bearded Bookseller and his Happy Monday What Are You Reading posts, jump on in here!

I am currently re-reading The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern, because I realised when trying to describe it to a friend recently that most of it had disappeared from my mind leaving only vague impressions like some kind of tantalising dream memory. Which reading it again seems entirely appropriate

I am reading Audition, by Katie Kitamura. I am just past halfway & everything has changed! It’s not the book I thought I was reading! What’s going on? (in a good way)

Have started looking at houses to buy. Feels all very grown up and sensible. And very scary and exciting at the same time!

If anybody’s an expert on self interest then it’s Nick ‘ditch every principle to be Cameron’s bitch’ Clegg!

Morning all, Happy Monday. Im currently reading ‘The Sleep Room’ fascinating and disturbing. What are you all reading?

This oaf is on Question Time tonight how will he cope with proper scrutiny???

My grandad was in the RAF, he shot down the last Lufftwaffe plane. Unfortunately the co pilot survived

It’s very disturbing that the racist toerag who wants to be PM seems to have no understanding of how politics works………

Fuck this warmongering wankpuffin. The only place he should be is The Hague on trial for war crimes. And as for destroying the Labour Party he did that as soon as he got a sniff of power.

How do they dare claim they want to protect women and children?

This cigar has been maturing in my humidor for about 15 years. Decided the time had come to smoke it and the flavours are beyond description!

Feels like ‘Penguin In Bondage’ weather. Possibly Zappa’s best line up of musicians who possessed god like talent!

The #ScarletPimpernel Coming next month to BrixhamTheatre - launching our 20th anniversary #theatre tour with this great period drama & adventure ! Get your tickets from the theatre, #Brixham library , or online. Tour info at www.southdevonplayers.com/box-office.h.... Suitable for all ages.

R.I.P. Sonny Rollins, one of the greatest tenor sax players of all time. Hope wherever you’re going you get to jam with Miles and Coltrane again😢.

Liar, Liar, Farage’s pants are on fire (again)!

Hang on a minute only a few days ago Farage was blaming Guardian journalists for this. I hope he’s going to make a full public apology to them.

Me at work on Saturday night providing magic for a 25th anniversary party in Halifax.

Can anyone (looking at you @nigella.bsky.social) enlighten me as to what Saliva Chicken is? And no ‘spit’ roast jokes I’ve already done that do death🤣🤣🤣🤣

Another five star review, I’m beginning to think I’m quite good at this magic lark!

Kier Starmer is saying he “wants to serve the people who elected him”. Maybe he should start doing that rather than appeasing those who didn’t.

Starting the week with a bit of the late great Loren Auerbach. The song is “Weeping Willow Blues” from “Playing The Game”.

Starting the week with a bit of the late great Loren Auerbach. The song is “Weeping Willow Blues” from “Playing The Game”.

Some relaxing Sunday morning jazz. “How Deep IsThe Ocean?” from the album “Tenor Conclave” featuring John Coltrane, Hank Mobley, Al Cohn & Zoot Sims all on tenor sax, Red Garland on piano; Paul Chambers bass & Art Taylor drums. What a line up!

EMR update 7 journeys on @eastmidsrailway.bsky.social 2 cancellations 2 late departures. 4 late arrivals. Had to get on another train, where despite having first class tickets there is no catering. Possibly the worst train company in the UK.

7 journeys on @eastmidsrailway.bsky.social 1 cancellation 2 late departures. 4 late arrivals. Currently sitting on a train which should have left ages ago. Possibly the worst train company in the UK.

The reason 99% of people dislike Kier Starmer is because they have been told to by 99% of the UK media.

Pictures of women dressed as ‘schoolgirls’??? Me thinks the police should check his hard drive……

How many times will I be using this over the coming days/weeks/months????

A self help post for Reform voters

Sometimes Facebook does have the occasional gem! www.facebook.com/share/v/1CWC...

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Plans for today: Vote for The Green Party; read ‘The Pretender (half way through already); cook dinner and attend a magic lecture by Laura London.

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Germany circa 1939?