Sarah Skelding
@sarahskelding.bsky.social
Knows things. Does stuff. Sometimes this helps.
Appropriate for Manchester
December 23, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Appropriate for Manchester
Things you only remember at Christmas. How fucking long Dr. Zhivago is.
December 22, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Things you only remember at Christmas. How fucking long Dr. Zhivago is.
When I made lunch today I cooked extra roast potatoes so that mother could eat them cold later on. Several Good Daughter Points.
December 21, 2025 at 4:56 PM
When I made lunch today I cooked extra roast potatoes so that mother could eat them cold later on. Several Good Daughter Points.
I saw him play with Blodwyn Pig in Nottingham in the ‘90s, a wonderful musician.
Sad to hear that Mick Abrahams of Jethro Tull and Blodwyn Pig has died aged 82.
December 20, 2025 at 4:05 PM
I saw him play with Blodwyn Pig in Nottingham in the ‘90s, a wonderful musician.
Last train home before Christmas
December 17, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Last train home before Christmas
North Manchester logic: “The dentist isn’t here yet, chill and get warm”.
December 10, 2025 at 9:22 AM
North Manchester logic: “The dentist isn’t here yet, chill and get warm”.
Sound FX from The Man In The White Suit #TheArchers
December 7, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Sound FX from The Man In The White Suit #TheArchers
Chatting with someone who went to Bulmershe College of HE
December 6, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Chatting with someone who went to Bulmershe College of HE
By now I should have stopped being surprised by how much spinach shrinks when you cook it down but I haven’t #WereDidAllThatSpinachGo #Spanakopita
December 2, 2025 at 4:14 PM
By now I should have stopped being surprised by how much spinach shrinks when you cook it down but I haven’t #WereDidAllThatSpinachGo #Spanakopita
“Dear Sir/Madam, when I ordered a rimmer this was not what I anticipated.
Yours, disappointed and unsatisfied, Sarah”
Yours, disappointed and unsatisfied, Sarah”
December 1, 2025 at 9:03 AM
“Dear Sir/Madam, when I ordered a rimmer this was not what I anticipated.
Yours, disappointed and unsatisfied, Sarah”
Yours, disappointed and unsatisfied, Sarah”
Just watch out where the huskys go …
Met Office weather warnings have been issued for heavy rain on Monday and Tuesday
For more details 👇
#WeatherAware
metoffice.gov.uk
For more details 👇
#WeatherAware
metoffice.gov.uk
November 29, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Just watch out where the huskys go …
If your seats are in the middle of the row, for the love of theatre, don’t leave it until the last minute to take them.
November 29, 2025 at 1:53 PM
If your seats are in the middle of the row, for the love of theatre, don’t leave it until the last minute to take them.
That should be my last Saturday morning shopping in town. I’m off to the ballet.
November 29, 2025 at 12:19 PM
That should be my last Saturday morning shopping in town. I’m off to the ballet.
I used to wear a black polo neck most days, it went with the French fags.
November 29, 2025 at 9:06 AM
I used to wear a black polo neck most days, it went with the French fags.
This week I took out a subscription to the BFI Player and have been working my way through the French film connection. This morning I reached for my black polo neck jumper.
November 29, 2025 at 7:40 AM
This week I took out a subscription to the BFI Player and have been working my way through the French film connection. This morning I reached for my black polo neck jumper.
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To all traditionalists who celebrate it, happy Unthanksgiving.
November 28, 2025 at 3:53 AM
To all traditionalists who celebrate it, happy Unthanksgiving.
Bought tickets for a gig next September and I and the band are at an age that it’s not nailed on that we will all make it that far.
November 28, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Bought tickets for a gig next September and I and the band are at an age that it’s not nailed on that we will all make it that far.
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We did a music quiz last night for an illustrious crowd. One round was felt a bit on the nose for the gathered guests so was left on the cutting room floor.
If you fancy a go though, here it is:
Nigel Farage Quote or Morrissey Song Title
Good luck and no cheating
If you fancy a go though, here it is:
Nigel Farage Quote or Morrissey Song Title
Good luck and no cheating
November 27, 2025 at 8:33 PM
We did a music quiz last night for an illustrious crowd. One round was felt a bit on the nose for the gathered guests so was left on the cutting room floor.
If you fancy a go though, here it is:
Nigel Farage Quote or Morrissey Song Title
Good luck and no cheating
If you fancy a go though, here it is:
Nigel Farage Quote or Morrissey Song Title
Good luck and no cheating
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"I say we take off and nuke the site from orbit. It's the only way to be sure."
November 27, 2025 at 2:30 AM
"I say we take off and nuke the site from orbit. It's the only way to be sure."
Looks like today will be built on foundations of two hours of sleep.
November 27, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Looks like today will be built on foundations of two hours of sleep.
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Handing back student work that’s been written by ChatGPT with a 0 followed by the comment “This essay will never stand in authentic wonder before the Beauty of God’s creation.”
Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’
Even God Is Worried About ChatGPT
Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’
www.vulture.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Handing back student work that’s been written by ChatGPT with a 0 followed by the comment “This essay will never stand in authentic wonder before the Beauty of God’s creation.”
“You’ll be visited by three spirits.”
November 24, 2025 at 6:14 PM
“You’ll be visited by three spirits.”
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My opinion remains unchanged.
November 20, 2025 at 7:48 PM
My opinion remains unchanged.
One thing I unreservedly love about London is the pronunciation of “faaaaahking ‘ell”:
November 20, 2025 at 6:21 AM
One thing I unreservedly love about London is the pronunciation of “faaaaahking ‘ell”: