Christopher Graham
@chrisg59.bsky.social
Flaneur, ranter, humanist, raconteur, photographer, and general bon viveur. Scotland mainly, sometimes London. Posts are strictly personal, and have no bearing on my professional roles in English language teaching and teacher education.
My study in Scotland.
January 19, 2025 at 11:28 PM
My study in Scotland.
Berwick upon Tweed. Still at war with Imperial Russian. An urban myth, but a good one, with some evidence.
January 19, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Berwick upon Tweed. Still at war with Imperial Russian. An urban myth, but a good one, with some evidence.
London pub with a famous owner. And a Gormley figure in the river.
January 19, 2025 at 11:22 PM
London pub with a famous owner. And a Gormley figure in the river.
Just got back from two weeks of work in Iraq. Met folk with severe trauma. I've been many times, but always fall into some sort of reflective maelstrom when I get home. Does my work make a positive impact on that fragile society? I work in education so of course it does. Am I right?
December 15, 2024 at 11:51 AM
Just got back from two weeks of work in Iraq. Met folk with severe trauma. I've been many times, but always fall into some sort of reflective maelstrom when I get home. Does my work make a positive impact on that fragile society? I work in education so of course it does. Am I right?
Waiting for someone or other.
December 13, 2024 at 6:56 PM
Waiting for someone or other.
I'm foreswunk today. Thanks to @susiedent.com
December 12, 2024 at 9:06 AM
I'm foreswunk today. Thanks to @susiedent.com
Reposted by Christopher Graham
I’m not a huge fan of parsnips but those parsnips with Chorizo and sherry and also Chilli, garlic and basil roasties have got my name on them.
Chorizo parsnips, spicy roast potatoes and three-green gratin: Rosie Mackean’s alternative Christmas sides – recipes
Chorizo parsnips, spicy roast potatoes and three-green gratin: Rosie Mackean’s alternative Christmas sides – recipes
Don’t plump for the same old trimmings this year; shake things up with these stellar side dishes
Sides at Christmas so often flounder in the chaos that comes with tradition. “Turkey with all the trimmings” means you have to have roast potatoes, carrots,…
www.theguardian.com
November 30, 2024 at 10:50 AM
I’m not a huge fan of parsnips but those parsnips with Chorizo and sherry and also Chilli, garlic and basil roasties have got my name on them.
A few shots from Iraqi Kurdistan last night.
November 30, 2024 at 6:52 AM
A few shots from Iraqi Kurdistan last night.
As incoming president, I'd like to congratulate all the speakers accepted for the IATEFL conference in Edinburgh next year. Looking forward to a joyous few days. #IATEFL2025 #IATEFL
November 29, 2024 at 10:40 AM
As incoming president, I'd like to congratulate all the speakers accepted for the IATEFL conference in Edinburgh next year. Looking forward to a joyous few days. #IATEFL2025 #IATEFL
Delighted to be part of this now award-winning team. DEI in action.
It doesn't happen every day, but sometimes hard work pays off. Thrilled for our team and for everyone who works with us. #mentoringworks #elt
November 21, 2024 at 9:26 AM
Delighted to be part of this now award-winning team. DEI in action.
Farmers presumably never use the NHS.
November 19, 2024 at 10:25 AM
Farmers presumably never use the NHS.
This is interesting stuff, in particular around the percentage of energy use variation by country and the improving efficiency of data centres. Only part of the story but interesting. @vickysaumell.bsky.social
What’s the impact of artificial intelligence on energy demand?
The International Energy Agency (IEA) thinks we should all chill out a bit.
www.sustainabilitybynumbers.com
November 18, 2024 at 7:39 AM
This is interesting stuff, in particular around the percentage of energy use variation by country and the improving efficiency of data centres. Only part of the story but interesting. @vickysaumell.bsky.social
Cliched though it is, I couldn't resist this one.
November 17, 2024 at 11:19 PM
Cliched though it is, I couldn't resist this one.
We really need future COPs to be hosted by non-fossil -fuel producers with reasonable green commitments at gov. level. Oh and speaking in an intersectional way, with decent human rights too.
November 17, 2024 at 10:03 AM
We really need future COPs to be hosted by non-fossil -fuel producers with reasonable green commitments at gov. level. Oh and speaking in an intersectional way, with decent human rights too.
Reposted by Christopher Graham
something so grim about this
November 17, 2024 at 8:05 AM
something so grim about this
Oh oh, I've just had a "hello Babe" message on here. Dealt with, but that's a pity but I suppose inevitable.
November 16, 2024 at 7:02 PM
Oh oh, I've just had a "hello Babe" message on here. Dealt with, but that's a pity but I suppose inevitable.
Sleeping with strangers.
November 16, 2024 at 1:49 PM
Sleeping with strangers.
Seems I haven't mastered 'starter packs' yet.
November 16, 2024 at 10:09 AM
Seems I haven't mastered 'starter packs' yet.
Although most of my adult life has been in London I'm now in rural Scotland much of the time. When in London I'm now a kid in a sweet shop. Do kids still go to sweet shops. Maybe all we have now are those American Candy places that make my headache.
November 16, 2024 at 7:10 AM
Although most of my adult life has been in London I'm now in rural Scotland much of the time. When in London I'm now a kid in a sweet shop. Do kids still go to sweet shops. Maybe all we have now are those American Candy places that make my headache.
It's quite nice here isn't it. Like the debating society in a liberal arts college, with leafy grounds. Well-behaved folk enjoy gin with their friends and putting the world to rights. How long until a fight breaks out I wonder.
November 15, 2024 at 3:40 PM
It's quite nice here isn't it. Like the debating society in a liberal arts college, with leafy grounds. Well-behaved folk enjoy gin with their friends and putting the world to rights. How long until a fight breaks out I wonder.