Suw
@suw.bsky.social
Writer, creative ecologist, owned by Grabbity & Copurrnicus. Currently writing an eco-sitcom podcast, Fieldwork, about four ecologists studying a rewilding project. https://fieldworkpodcast.substack.com/
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Suw
@suw.bsky.social
· Jan 11
Hello, lovely new followers! I'm Suw, and I post about whatever catches my eye. This might include, but is not limited to, volcanoes, cats, the Welsh language, science, cats, books and publishing, writing, Wrexham AFC, women in STEM, cats, crafty stuff, ecology, nature, and my various newsletters.
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February 10, 2026 at 9:53 PM
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It can be hard to find the right way to learn, for sure. I have built Ymestyn assuming some basic knowledge of the language, so if he finds it a bit overwhelming as a beginner, feel free to email me and I'll see if I can make some suggestions of what else to try.
February 10, 2026 at 9:50 PM
It can be hard to find the right way to learn, for sure. I have built Ymestyn assuming some basic knowledge of the language, so if he finds it a bit overwhelming as a beginner, feel free to email me and I'll see if I can make some suggestions of what else to try.
They do tend not to be that crunchy.
February 10, 2026 at 7:30 PM
They do tend not to be that crunchy.
I just heard a Welsh TV cook called flaked almonds 'plu almon', or 'almond feathers', which is really rather sweet.
February 10, 2026 at 7:21 PM
I just heard a Welsh TV cook called flaked almonds 'plu almon', or 'almond feathers', which is really rather sweet.
Yes, it was amazing! The sound that the reconstructed one makes was a lot more melodic than I was expecting, though I am sure they could make it sound terrifying. The little wobbly ears, though, they are just perfection.
February 10, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Yes, it was amazing! The sound that the reconstructed one makes was a lot more melodic than I was expecting, though I am sure they could make it sound terrifying. The little wobbly ears, though, they are just perfection.
Ooh, I love a good carnyx! The most bonkers of the wind instruments.
February 10, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Ooh, I love a good carnyx! The most bonkers of the wind instruments.
Coincidentally, David Epstein just published a video which beautifully explains what I'm doing with Ymestyn, and why learning needs to be a bit more challenging than what you'll get from simplistic gamified apps. #DysguCymraeg
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMsm...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMsm...
February 10, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Coincidentally, David Epstein just published a video which beautifully explains what I'm doing with Ymestyn, and why learning needs to be a bit more challenging than what you'll get from simplistic gamified apps. #DysguCymraeg
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMsm...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMsm...
Our first phone number was four digits, and my Mum still has it. The day that line is cancelled I shall properly cry. It's been in my life for 50 years.
February 10, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Our first phone number was four digits, and my Mum still has it. The day that line is cancelled I shall properly cry. It's been in my life for 50 years.
Oh how I love launching a new paid-for service, only to have people complaining that it's not free. When I can pay my rent with likes, I'll make it all free.
February 10, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Oh how I love launching a new paid-for service, only to have people complaining that it's not free. When I can pay my rent with likes, I'll make it all free.
I'm just saying I understand why people do it. If a thread is interesting, I'll read it. If it's not, I won't. If I need to, I'll hide the originating post and that usually takes care of it.
February 10, 2026 at 11:56 AM
I'm just saying I understand why people do it. If a thread is interesting, I'll read it. If it's not, I won't. If I need to, I'll hide the originating post and that usually takes care of it.
Which would be lovely, if people reliably clicked through and read blogs. People are more likely to read a 30+ post thread than click and read a blog post.
February 10, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Which would be lovely, if people reliably clicked through and read blogs. People are more likely to read a 30+ post thread than click and read a blog post.
...middle-aged people being on the sharp end of a stagnant jobs market, for eg. So I'm not at all surprised that it doesn't feel like everyone's benefited, because I'd bet it's very patchy. To paraphrase, I suspect the growth is there but just unevenly distributed.
February 10, 2026 at 11:35 AM
...middle-aged people being on the sharp end of a stagnant jobs market, for eg. So I'm not at all surprised that it doesn't feel like everyone's benefited, because I'd bet it's very patchy. To paraphrase, I suspect the growth is there but just unevenly distributed.
As a general point, because I don't know enough about Wrexham itself to say specifically, but economic growth is wildly unevenly distributed, and has been for years. And whilst the class system has a lot to do with it, there's a lot of chaos in the current climate too – both young people and...
February 10, 2026 at 11:35 AM
As a general point, because I don't know enough about Wrexham itself to say specifically, but economic growth is wildly unevenly distributed, and has been for years. And whilst the class system has a lot to do with it, there's a lot of chaos in the current climate too – both young people and...
I count 8 - I think they may have missed the one tucked in his robes which is, of course, the best place to have a cat.
February 10, 2026 at 11:30 AM
I count 8 - I think they may have missed the one tucked in his robes which is, of course, the best place to have a cat.
Sounds like red kite nest locations in Wales, which were closely guarded secrets as at one point there were only three breeding pairs left. They have been very successfully brought back from the brink, though, so I see them every day from my office window in England.
February 10, 2026 at 10:32 AM
Sounds like red kite nest locations in Wales, which were closely guarded secrets as at one point there were only three breeding pairs left. They have been very successfully brought back from the brink, though, so I see them every day from my office window in England.
Though how many of those layoffs are because naive tech bosses think that AI will be able to do those jobs?
February 10, 2026 at 10:06 AM
Though how many of those layoffs are because naive tech bosses think that AI will be able to do those jobs?
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I’m slightly in shock. My rant about education as industrial batch agriculture suddenly gets some affirmation from… Ofsted?
On the one hand, he's right. On the other, I *like* my cheaper holidays in termtime, so the policy question is finely balanced.
Timing of England’s school holidays is ‘pretty bizarre’, says Ofsted head
Martyn Oliver calls for debate on long summer break and whether it is sensible to sit exams during hotter months
www.ft.com
February 10, 2026 at 9:47 AM
I’m slightly in shock. My rant about education as industrial batch agriculture suddenly gets some affirmation from… Ofsted?
"I think if you demonstrate bold leadership, you can carry people with you. You can convince.” And right now, “people are very aware of the difficulties and the problems they’re having in their lives or that they see in their families and friends. People are quite thirsty. They’re thirsty for hope.”
‘I think we feel stuck’: Kate Pickett on how to build a better, fairer, less stressed society
In her new book, the co-author of The Spirit Level gathers jaw-dropping facts about the inequality crisis in the UK – and explores creative ways to address it
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2026 at 9:16 AM
"I think if you demonstrate bold leadership, you can carry people with you. You can convince.” And right now, “people are very aware of the difficulties and the problems they’re having in their lives or that they see in their families and friends. People are quite thirsty. They’re thirsty for hope.”
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Quite a few people replying “oh but it’s obvious that birds are dinosaurs”. Yes, once you know they are. Before, perhaps not.
![Comic. [2x2 chart. Top left quadrant: seem like dinosaurs x are dinosaurs. Silhouettes of dinosaurs stegosaurus, triceratops, tyrannosaurus, velociraptor, and long-neck dinosaur. Top right quadrant: seem like dinosaurs x are not dinosaurs. Silhouettes of mosasaur, quetzalcoatlus, dimetrodon, plesiosaur, and pteranodon. Bottom left quadrant: don’t seem like dinosaurs x are dinosaurs. Silhouettes of penguin, egret, ostrich, pigeon, falcon. Bottom right: don’t seem like dinosaurs x are not dinosaurs. Silhouettes of squirrel, stapler, plant, person, and bicycle.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreihcxd5wcrrf5nxz3g4riglsrccbucmdns6kxrtmtj6gjgwqibp3fi@jpeg)
February 10, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Quite a few people replying “oh but it’s obvious that birds are dinosaurs”. Yes, once you know they are. Before, perhaps not.
I saw the trailer and noped right out of it. Looks dreadful.
February 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM
I saw the trailer and noped right out of it. Looks dreadful.
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Nearly 5GW of solar contracted in UK govt auction. Biggest ever in capacity and confirms solar as the cheapest power in Britain. More solar = lower bills.
BREAKING: UK govt auction secures 4.9GW new solar at £65/MWh and 1.3GW new onshore wind at £72/MWh, 13% and 21% below the price cap respectively.
All due online by 2029.
All due online by 2029.
February 10, 2026 at 7:51 AM
Nearly 5GW of solar contracted in UK govt auction. Biggest ever in capacity and confirms solar as the cheapest power in Britain. More solar = lower bills.
True to form, Copurrnicus was a little shit last night. He actually tried to start a fight with Grabbity whilst actually standing on me. And then proceeded to do all the things that annoy me. And at all 5am when it’s the hardest to get back to sleep.
February 10, 2026 at 7:47 AM
True to form, Copurrnicus was a little shit last night. He actually tried to start a fight with Grabbity whilst actually standing on me. And then proceeded to do all the things that annoy me. And at all 5am when it’s the hardest to get back to sleep.
Day 27 of rain. Copurrnicus has not gone out as much as he likes to, and has turned into an annoying little shit who does nothing but scratch the carpet and chew cables, though only when I can see him, because he's just trying to annoy me.
Please, please, let it stop raining.
Please, please, let it stop raining.
February 9, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Day 27 of rain. Copurrnicus has not gone out as much as he likes to, and has turned into an annoying little shit who does nothing but scratch the carpet and chew cables, though only when I can see him, because he's just trying to annoy me.
Please, please, let it stop raining.
Please, please, let it stop raining.