ben Becalel
@benbecalel.bsky.social
No matter where you go... there you are.
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I romaine unconvinced
The Liz Truss Show review – hapless ravings from a cupboard www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
The Liz Truss Show review – hapless ravings from a cupboard
Britain’s briefest PM kept her fans waiting before launching her latest plea for Maga attention in the form of a ham-fisted YouTube talk show
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2025 at 12:46 PM
I romaine unconvinced
Governments can't spend money on schools, health care, social support, because of 'communism', but companies can lose that sort of money on shit nobody wants, and that's ok.
Mark Zuckerberg’s gamble on the "Metaverse" has lost his company more than $77 billion.
December 6, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Governments can't spend money on schools, health care, social support, because of 'communism', but companies can lose that sort of money on shit nobody wants, and that's ok.
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Local church is running outta ideas.
Points for giving me a sensible chuckle tho.
Points for giving me a sensible chuckle tho.
December 6, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Local church is running outta ideas.
Points for giving me a sensible chuckle tho.
Points for giving me a sensible chuckle tho.
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It's a bit, handsy? Surely not an accident.
December 5, 2025 at 9:02 PM
It's a bit, handsy? Surely not an accident.
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Well, on the news tonight they were actually showing some of those measures quite openly.
Also, this could explain why there were some mlitary planes zooming above us tonight, with no lights on (yes, I do live relatively near that base).
Also, this could explain why there were some mlitary planes zooming above us tonight, with no lights on (yes, I do live relatively near that base).
December 5, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Well, on the news tonight they were actually showing some of those measures quite openly.
Also, this could explain why there were some mlitary planes zooming above us tonight, with no lights on (yes, I do live relatively near that base).
Also, this could explain why there were some mlitary planes zooming above us tonight, with no lights on (yes, I do live relatively near that base).
Pissmaking prize, more like.
December 5, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Pissmaking prize, more like.
We'll, knowing THIS government, they'll just kick them out.
December 5, 2025 at 11:58 AM
We'll, knowing THIS government, they'll just kick them out.
'But wait, wasn't there some cool moon out last night?', I hear you ask.
Yes, there was. And all I've got to show for it is this rather crappy photo.
Yes, there was. And all I've got to show for it is this rather crappy photo.
December 5, 2025 at 11:52 AM
'But wait, wasn't there some cool moon out last night?', I hear you ask.
Yes, there was. And all I've got to show for it is this rather crappy photo.
Yes, there was. And all I've got to show for it is this rather crappy photo.
Not from the right-wingers, I would really rather not.
Personally, I’d rather see a PornHub wrapped from everyone each year.
December 5, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Not from the right-wingers, I would really rather not.
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“Charles Norman Shay, who as a 19-year-old medic on D-Day repeatedly saved soldiers from drowning off Omaha Beach, turning them on their backs, dragging them ashore and binding their wounds, died on Wednesday at his home in Thue et Mue, France, near the site of the Normandy invasion. He was 101.”
Charles Norman Shay, Tribal Elder and World War II Hero, Dies at 101
www.nytimes.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:43 AM
“Charles Norman Shay, who as a 19-year-old medic on D-Day repeatedly saved soldiers from drowning off Omaha Beach, turning them on their backs, dragging them ashore and binding their wounds, died on Wednesday at his home in Thue et Mue, France, near the site of the Normandy invasion. He was 101.”
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Things I didn't expect in 2025? A band from 30 years ago getting angry about stuff from 25 years ago.
link.deezer.com/s/31MKMLADij...
link.deezer.com/s/31MKMLADij...
Big Brother
Clawfinger - album - 2025 - 1 song
link.deezer.com
December 4, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Things I didn't expect in 2025? A band from 30 years ago getting angry about stuff from 25 years ago.
link.deezer.com/s/31MKMLADij...
link.deezer.com/s/31MKMLADij...
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Why not just make it possible for people to live their lives the way they live it? feed all the kids at school a hot nutritious lunch even if their daddy rich and their momma good looking. Let everybody go to the doctor free at point of use because wealth taxes cover it. budget so the bus is free.
December 3, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Why not just make it possible for people to live their lives the way they live it? feed all the kids at school a hot nutritious lunch even if their daddy rich and their momma good looking. Let everybody go to the doctor free at point of use because wealth taxes cover it. budget so the bus is free.
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the way I am NOT GOING TO GET MAD if I check into a hotel room that has a roll-in shower even though I don't need a roll in shower, or braille on the permanent room signs even though I don't need braille, or a space between the beds for a service dog even though I don't have a service dog--JEEPERS.
December 3, 2025 at 9:16 PM
the way I am NOT GOING TO GET MAD if I check into a hotel room that has a roll-in shower even though I don't need a roll in shower, or braille on the permanent room signs even though I don't need braille, or a space between the beds for a service dog even though I don't have a service dog--JEEPERS.
It's working, people, we're winning.
December 3, 2025 at 5:08 PM
It's working, people, we're winning.
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I lost a dear friend and colleague this year, Sue.
She was a wonderful human, a real force of nature. She was my “work mum” & she used to pick leaves out of my hair and look after me 🥲
I am helping to raise money for The Christie Charity, who looked after Sue💘
www.justgiving.com/page/carol-l...
She was a wonderful human, a real force of nature. She was my “work mum” & she used to pick leaves out of my hair and look after me 🥲
I am helping to raise money for The Christie Charity, who looked after Sue💘
www.justgiving.com/page/carol-l...
Persimmon Homes Lancashire Charity Page
Help Carol Larn raise money to support THE CHRISTIE CHARITY
www.justgiving.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:53 AM
I lost a dear friend and colleague this year, Sue.
She was a wonderful human, a real force of nature. She was my “work mum” & she used to pick leaves out of my hair and look after me 🥲
I am helping to raise money for The Christie Charity, who looked after Sue💘
www.justgiving.com/page/carol-l...
She was a wonderful human, a real force of nature. She was my “work mum” & she used to pick leaves out of my hair and look after me 🥲
I am helping to raise money for The Christie Charity, who looked after Sue💘
www.justgiving.com/page/carol-l...
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On this day in 1976, Algie the Pig escaped his moorings on Battersea Power Station and made his way to a field in Kent, grounding flights at Heathrow along the way.
December 3, 2025 at 11:53 AM
On this day in 1976, Algie the Pig escaped his moorings on Battersea Power Station and made his way to a field in Kent, grounding flights at Heathrow along the way.
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The official publication date is still next Tuesday, but there’s a good explanation for the ebook being out earlier, which I’ve now forgotten. Anyway, it’s e-available now.
The Essence by @hutchinsondave.bsky.social is out now to buy in DRM-free ebook format at @smashwords.bsky.social.
There is a phenomenon – a force, a spirit, a flaw in Reality – known as the Essence, which can manifest at random, often with dire effect...
There is a phenomenon – a force, a spirit, a flaw in Reality – known as the Essence, which can manifest at random, often with dire effect...
The Essence
The Essence is a phenomenon that manifests at random, often with dire effect. Michael Brookes, an economist working for MI6, escapes an attempted kidnapped; and that's just the start of his problems. ...
www.smashwords.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:23 PM
The official publication date is still next Tuesday, but there’s a good explanation for the ebook being out earlier, which I’ve now forgotten. Anyway, it’s e-available now.
Well, since I joined Deezer, but OK, it probably won't be far off.
December 2, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Well, since I joined Deezer, but OK, it probably won't be far off.
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If you buy something from my shop
this week I will make you a miniature fuzzy bug. AND you can have whatever you like on his ribbon, just let me know hellohalloweeno.etsy.com
this week I will make you a miniature fuzzy bug. AND you can have whatever you like on his ribbon, just let me know hellohalloweeno.etsy.com
December 1, 2025 at 11:34 AM
If you buy something from my shop
this week I will make you a miniature fuzzy bug. AND you can have whatever you like on his ribbon, just let me know hellohalloweeno.etsy.com
this week I will make you a miniature fuzzy bug. AND you can have whatever you like on his ribbon, just let me know hellohalloweeno.etsy.com
I can totally see how being Jonathan Gullis can be challenging. Take breathing and walking at the same time, for example...
🚨Some personal news.
I'm thrilled to announce that I've just filed my first copy for The New Yorker.
A profile of Jonathan Gullis.
"You get the sense that offstage, Jonathan Gullis struggles with being Jonathan Gullis."
open.substack.com/pub/mrhenrym...
I'm thrilled to announce that I've just filed my first copy for The New Yorker.
A profile of Jonathan Gullis.
"You get the sense that offstage, Jonathan Gullis struggles with being Jonathan Gullis."
open.substack.com/pub/mrhenrym...
Jonathan Gullis, The Seagull's Lament
A New Yorker Profile
open.substack.com
December 2, 2025 at 11:53 AM
I can totally see how being Jonathan Gullis can be challenging. Take breathing and walking at the same time, for example...
Spot Alan Moore in his 6th form Northampton Grammar School photo, taken two days before he was expelled
December 2, 2025 at 8:46 AM