Alison M
@alisonm.bsky.social
Editor and lexicographer by day, yarn ninja by night. So, y'know, books and yarn, gardens and language.
Scots is fine when describing a culture, it's being called "Scotch" we don't like. And your point is still valid. He can fuck right off.
February 15, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Scots is fine when describing a culture, it's being called "Scotch" we don't like. And your point is still valid. He can fuck right off.
Currently in the Glasgow microseason: "Light rain turns to rain so heavy there's a puddle at the bottom of my bag".
February 15, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Currently in the Glasgow microseason: "Light rain turns to rain so heavy there's a puddle at the bottom of my bag".
Can highly recommend the London Transport Museum with small boys.
February 15, 2026 at 8:58 AM
Can highly recommend the London Transport Museum with small boys.
I absolutely adore Little My, especially when she makes the ice skates out of kitchen knives.
February 15, 2026 at 8:45 AM
I absolutely adore Little My, especially when she makes the ice skates out of kitchen knives.
Yes of course. As I say, we shouldn't be complacent about what's happening. However, it's also true that very many people in that age group are a *lot* more media savvy than their parents and grandparents.
February 13, 2026 at 10:46 AM
Yes of course. As I say, we shouldn't be complacent about what's happening. However, it's also true that very many people in that age group are a *lot* more media savvy than their parents and grandparents.
Shall we go to Monaco and see how many of Mr Ratcliffe's neighbours are native Monegasques and how many are tax-avoiding millionaires?
February 13, 2026 at 9:49 AM
Shall we go to Monaco and see how many of Mr Ratcliffe's neighbours are native Monegasques and how many are tax-avoiding millionaires?
Also, up here in Scotland, 16 year-olds have had the vote in local/Scottish government elections for a while, and the sky hasn't fallen in yet. Let's see what May brings. They might just save us from Reform.
February 13, 2026 at 9:42 AM
Also, up here in Scotland, 16 year-olds have had the vote in local/Scottish government elections for a while, and the sky hasn't fallen in yet. Let's see what May brings. They might just save us from Reform.
I don't think we should be complacent about the dark forces that are pushing the Reform agenda, but these things come and go. I have two Gen Z kids and prefer to be more optimistic about their generation's ability to effect change.
February 13, 2026 at 9:40 AM
I don't think we should be complacent about the dark forces that are pushing the Reform agenda, but these things come and go. I have two Gen Z kids and prefer to be more optimistic about their generation's ability to effect change.
Women 16-24 are the most left leaning segment of the population, followed by left-leaning men. So although what you say is true, it's also perhaps being a bit overblown in the media (shock)
February 13, 2026 at 9:34 AM
Women 16-24 are the most left leaning segment of the population, followed by left-leaning men. So although what you say is true, it's also perhaps being a bit overblown in the media (shock)
Lol. If there's one place that's been "colonized by immigrants" in recent history, it's Monaco.
February 12, 2026 at 8:16 AM
Lol. If there's one place that's been "colonized by immigrants" in recent history, it's Monaco.
I read an interesting article about how Fennel rather skates over the more unsavoury aspects of the novel - racism, principally, but also abuse. The more so by casting Heathcliff as a white man and Edgar as a person of colour. I guess there's a world where Edgar is the "goodie" but still...
February 12, 2026 at 8:03 AM
I read an interesting article about how Fennel rather skates over the more unsavoury aspects of the novel - racism, principally, but also abuse. The more so by casting Heathcliff as a white man and Edgar as a person of colour. I guess there's a world where Edgar is the "goodie" but still...
I saw the trailer at the cinema a few weeks ago and it looked absolutely diabolical. I don't much like the book either so I guess I'm not the right demographic for this one.
February 12, 2026 at 7:47 AM
I saw the trailer at the cinema a few weeks ago and it looked absolutely diabolical. I don't much like the book either so I guess I'm not the right demographic for this one.
I walked past our local outdoor nursery today (freezing cold, raining) and the genius teachers had dug a tiny hole full of muddy water and the little goblins were queuing up to jump in that. Absolutely filthy from head to foot and having the time of their lives. Looked like fun, in the right gear.
February 11, 2026 at 10:15 PM
I walked past our local outdoor nursery today (freezing cold, raining) and the genius teachers had dug a tiny hole full of muddy water and the little goblins were queuing up to jump in that. Absolutely filthy from head to foot and having the time of their lives. Looked like fun, in the right gear.
What is this "sun" of which you speak, asks a viewer in Scotland.
February 11, 2026 at 8:53 AM
What is this "sun" of which you speak, asks a viewer in Scotland.
I actually love February. I used to hate it too, but now I focus on the coming back to life, the birdsong starting, the frogs, the crocuses and snowdrops, the daylight, and now that I write that down I sound like Mary bloody Poppins but anyway.
Looking after toddlers is energy sapping.
Looking after toddlers is energy sapping.
February 11, 2026 at 8:46 AM
I actually love February. I used to hate it too, but now I focus on the coming back to life, the birdsong starting, the frogs, the crocuses and snowdrops, the daylight, and now that I write that down I sound like Mary bloody Poppins but anyway.
Looking after toddlers is energy sapping.
Looking after toddlers is energy sapping.
Can you get Small Prophets (BBC)? It's Mackenzie Crook's new series and it's absolutely joyful. It may be a distraction rather than a cure but still.
February 11, 2026 at 8:42 AM
Can you get Small Prophets (BBC)? It's Mackenzie Crook's new series and it's absolutely joyful. It may be a distraction rather than a cure but still.
Turns out the "I've done my research" crew don't actually understand how to do research.
February 11, 2026 at 8:37 AM
Turns out the "I've done my research" crew don't actually understand how to do research.
My British face
a woman wearing a red vest is making a funny face
Alt: a woman with a horrified face
media.tenor.com
February 10, 2026 at 10:14 PM
My British face
"one of whom" = enthusiastic small child, obvs
February 10, 2026 at 11:23 AM
"one of whom" = enthusiastic small child, obvs