@boffwhalley.bsky.social
The Observer on the “Pause in hostilities in Gaza”: the paper says “So far, both sides have refrained from returning to war, though Israel has conducted an intensifying series of airstrikes in Gaza that have killed dozens of Palestinians.” In what linguistic twist is that “not refraining from war?”
March 16, 2025 at 11:22 AM
The Observer on the “Pause in hostilities in Gaza”: the paper says “So far, both sides have refrained from returning to war, though Israel has conducted an intensifying series of airstrikes in Gaza that have killed dozens of Palestinians.” In what linguistic twist is that “not refraining from war?”
Question on TV quiz show just now. Host: The word ‘Dynamo’ is an anagram of which day of the week?” Contestant (thinks hard): “Tuesday?” This is what happens when I get to check into a hotel room early. Buxton tonight, High Peak bookstore… and before that my favourite used bookshop Scriveners.
March 11, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Question on TV quiz show just now. Host: The word ‘Dynamo’ is an anagram of which day of the week?” Contestant (thinks hard): “Tuesday?” This is what happens when I get to check into a hotel room early. Buxton tonight, High Peak bookstore… and before that my favourite used bookshop Scriveners.
Is this what being on tour is - sitting by a river in a stationary van with the cryptic crossword?
March 4, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Is this what being on tour is - sitting by a river in a stationary van with the cryptic crossword?
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On tonight’s Local Global Show we are having a listen to a wonderful new collaboration by Mary Chapin Carpenter Julie Fowlis and Karine Polwart , as well as some of the most recent fine offerings from those ne’er do wells and troublemakers @commonerschoir.bsky.social in their Chapel of Unrest
February 1, 2025 at 7:19 AM
On tonight’s Local Global Show we are having a listen to a wonderful new collaboration by Mary Chapin Carpenter Julie Fowlis and Karine Polwart , as well as some of the most recent fine offerings from those ne’er do wells and troublemakers @commonerschoir.bsky.social in their Chapel of Unrest
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How do you say “we told you so” nicely, without screaming?
Without upsetting the comfortable classes who told us we were wrong, or we were over-dramatic, or scare-mongering, or plain mad?
Who put some of the best people in the world in jail FOR BEING RIGHT? A thread 🧵1/12
Without upsetting the comfortable classes who told us we were wrong, or we were over-dramatic, or scare-mongering, or plain mad?
Who put some of the best people in the world in jail FOR BEING RIGHT? A thread 🧵1/12
January 29, 2025 at 8:53 AM
How do you say “we told you so” nicely, without screaming?
Without upsetting the comfortable classes who told us we were wrong, or we were over-dramatic, or scare-mongering, or plain mad?
Who put some of the best people in the world in jail FOR BEING RIGHT? A thread 🧵1/12
Without upsetting the comfortable classes who told us we were wrong, or we were over-dramatic, or scare-mongering, or plain mad?
Who put some of the best people in the world in jail FOR BEING RIGHT? A thread 🧵1/12
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Our House Is On Fire by Commoners Choir
YouTube video by Commoners Choir
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December 7, 2024 at 10:19 AM
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Laurie Anderson’s ‘Ark’ in Manchester last night: a stretching and beautiful mess of ideas, stories and music as told by a warm, funny and caring artist… the story of the United States, a failed social experiment on a grand scale. And at the end the entire audience join Laurie in some tai chi moves…
November 23, 2024 at 8:59 AM
Laurie Anderson’s ‘Ark’ in Manchester last night: a stretching and beautiful mess of ideas, stories and music as told by a warm, funny and caring artist… the story of the United States, a failed social experiment on a grand scale. And at the end the entire audience join Laurie in some tai chi moves…
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Monday we talked land ownership and the right to roam with @guyshrubsole.bsky.social and @boffwhalley.bsky.social
November 16, 2024 at 1:26 PM
Monday we talked land ownership and the right to roam with @guyshrubsole.bsky.social and @boffwhalley.bsky.social