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Christopher Graham

@chrisg59.bsky.social

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Flaneur, ranter, humanist, raconteur, photographer, and general bon viveur. Scotland mainly, sometimes London. Posts are strictly personal, and have no bearing on my professional roles in English language teaching and teacher education.

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Christopher Graham @chrisg59.bsky.social · Jan 19

Kitchen view

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Christopher Graham @chrisg59.bsky.social · Jan 19

My study in Scotland.

Christopher Graham @chrisg59.bsky.social · Jan 19

Incoming read.

Christopher Graham @chrisg59.bsky.social · Jan 19

Berwick upon Tweed. Still at war with Imperial Russian. An urban myth, but a good one, with some evidence.

Christopher Graham @chrisg59.bsky.social · Jan 19

London pub with a famous owner. And a Gormley figure in the river.

Christopher Graham @chrisg59.bsky.social · Jan 2

Must be quiet there, in that it doesn't exist.

Christopher Graham @chrisg59.bsky.social · Dec 15

Wise words and much-needed. Thank you. Iraqis need a break and I hope the current relative stability continues and that education can lead to employment, and autonomy for the country. Fingers crossed.

Christopher Graham @chrisg59.bsky.social · Dec 15

These companies are such sh*ta.

Christopher Graham @chrisg59.bsky.social · Dec 15

Just got back from two weeks of work in Iraq. Met folk with severe trauma. I've been many times, but always fall into some sort of reflective maelstrom when I get home. Does my work make a positive impact on that fragile society? I work in education so of course it does. Am I right?

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Christopher Graham @chrisg59.bsky.social · Dec 13

Waiting for someone or other.

Christopher Graham @chrisg59.bsky.social · Dec 12

Cockwomble, I think you'll find.

Christopher Graham @chrisg59.bsky.social · Dec 12

Is he the secret funder?

Christopher Graham @chrisg59.bsky.social · Dec 12

I'm foreswunk today. Thanks to @susiedent.com

Christopher Graham @chrisg59.bsky.social · Dec 6

Doha. 6am.

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Fionna O’Leary @fascinatorfun.bsky.social · Nov 30

I’m not a huge fan of parsnips but those parsnips with Chorizo and sherry and also Chilli, garlic and basil roasties have got my name on them.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · Nov 30

Chorizo parsnips, spicy roast potatoes and three-green gratin: Rosie Mackean’s alternative Christmas sides – recipes

Don’t plump for the same old trimmings this year; shake things up with these stellar side dishes Sides at Christmas so often flounder in the chaos that comes with tradition. “Turkey with all the trimmings” means you have to have roast potatoes, carrots,…

www.theguardian.com

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Christopher Graham @chrisg59.bsky.social · Nov 30

A few shots from Iraqi Kurdistan last night.

Christopher Graham @chrisg59.bsky.social · Nov 29

As incoming president, I'd like to congratulate all the speakers accepted for the IATEFL conference in Edinburgh next year. Looking forward to a joyous few days. #IATEFL2025 #IATEFL

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Christopher Graham @chrisg59.bsky.social · Nov 23

Autoritratto.

Christopher Graham @chrisg59.bsky.social · Nov 21

Delighted to be part of this now award-winning team. DEI in action.

Sue Leather @sueleather.bsky.social · Nov 20

It doesn't happen every day, but sometimes hard work pays off. Thrilled for our team and for everyone who works with us. #mentoringworks #elt

Christopher Graham @chrisg59.bsky.social · Nov 19

Farmers presumably never use the NHS.

Christopher Graham @chrisg59.bsky.social · Nov 18

Can you get them all into a short story?

Christopher Graham @chrisg59.bsky.social · Nov 18

What the actual fuck is a 'woke filling'? Presidential Inauguration Chicken?

Christopher Graham @chrisg59.bsky.social · Nov 18

He's lost it, assuming he ever had it, that is.

Christopher Graham @chrisg59.bsky.social · Nov 18

This is interesting stuff, in particular around the percentage of energy use variation by country and the improving efficiency of data centres. Only part of the story but interesting. @vickysaumell.bsky.social

What’s the impact of artificial intelligence on energy demand?

The International Energy Agency (IEA) thinks we should all chill out a bit.

www.sustainabilitybynumbers.com

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Christopher Graham @chrisg59.bsky.social · Nov 17

Cliched though it is, I couldn't resist this one.