Helen Stanton
@helannsta.bsky.social
Lover of books , dogs , cats and wine.
Happy New Year all !
December 31, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Happy New Year all !
18k walk today . Beautiful weather but I am now officially EXHAUSTED ! And so is the dog . Both of us collapsed on the sofa .
December 26, 2025 at 4:29 PM
18k walk today . Beautiful weather but I am now officially EXHAUSTED ! And so is the dog . Both of us collapsed on the sofa .
Merry Xmas from my fave local café . Serving coffee on Xmas morning ! Bar staff looking a little tired after the Réveillon last night 🎄
December 25, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Merry Xmas from my fave local café . Serving coffee on Xmas morning ! Bar staff looking a little tired after the Réveillon last night 🎄
O no ! I have been visited by the Ghost of Xmas Flu *!😷
*exaggerating slightly , Xmas V Bad Cold
*exaggerating slightly , Xmas V Bad Cold
December 24, 2025 at 6:55 AM
O no ! I have been visited by the Ghost of Xmas Flu *!😷
*exaggerating slightly , Xmas V Bad Cold
*exaggerating slightly , Xmas V Bad Cold
Some more Xmas lights
December 23, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Some more Xmas lights
It’s beginning to look a lot like Xmas …..
December 21, 2025 at 5:37 PM
It’s beginning to look a lot like Xmas …..
Accidentally bought a book for myself while out Xmas shopping . It is SO GOOD !
December 21, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Accidentally bought a book for myself while out Xmas shopping . It is SO GOOD !
Feeling festive in Paris
December 19, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Feeling festive in Paris
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Books of the Year 2025: Part One alifeinbooks.co.uk/2025/12/book...
Books of the Year 2025: Part One - A Life in Books
Book reviews, snippets of book news, and alerts about books outside the glare of the publicity spotlight.
alifeinbooks.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Books of the Year 2025: Part One alifeinbooks.co.uk/2025/12/book...
Yes, there are some compensations to the early morning dog walk .
December 9, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Yes, there are some compensations to the early morning dog walk .
Dog is feeling the cold after his haircut !
November 25, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Dog is feeling the cold after his haircut !
Warming up after a wet and windy walk
November 23, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Warming up after a wet and windy walk
Beautiful day seal watching in the baie de Somme
November 22, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Beautiful day seal watching in the baie de Somme
Bank holiday here today so Zelda’s taking it easy
November 11, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Bank holiday here today so Zelda’s taking it easy
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If Andrew doesn’t escape by horse tonight and board a boat to France, where he will attempt to raise an army against his older brother, then he is more or less admitting the accusations are all true. I’m sorry but that’s just the way it works.
October 30, 2025 at 7:57 PM
If Andrew doesn’t escape by horse tonight and board a boat to France, where he will attempt to raise an army against his older brother, then he is more or less admitting the accusations are all true. I’m sorry but that’s just the way it works.
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This really is as good as everyone says it is.
"Sometimes you have to ask yourself: How did I get here—sitting in Saudi Arabia, listening to Louis C.K. do jokes about Barely Legal magazine?"
I went to Riyadh to see the transformation of a country with the world's biggest cultural chequebook. Gift link:
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
I went to Riyadh to see the transformation of a country with the world's biggest cultural chequebook. Gift link:
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
How Many Comedians Does It Take to Change a Country?
What it’s like to watch Louis C.K. do stand-up in Saudi Arabia
www.theatlantic.com
October 18, 2025 at 8:59 AM
This really is as good as everyone says it is.
Sunrise and Eiffel Tower
October 16, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Sunrise and Eiffel Tower
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TBH 80-90% of the time I prefer Keema Kottage/shepherds pie to classically seasoned version. Said before it was a great day for humanity when curry spices met the potatoes.
These beauties are #RecipeOfTheDay! I’m talking Indian-Spiced Shepherd’s Pie, topped with lime-sharpened sweet potato mash and a sprinkling of tender green pistachios. I love a classic shepherd’s pie, don’t get me wrong, but this version is no less of a joy www.nigella.com/recipes/indi...
Indian-Spiced Shepherd's Pie
My children love this. Actually, I don't know anyone who's eaten it and doesn't. While it's spicy (though you can reduce the heat to taste) and vibrant, it is also cosy and comforting, and blends the ...
www.nigella.com
October 5, 2025 at 10:41 AM
TBH 80-90% of the time I prefer Keema Kottage/shepherds pie to classically seasoned version. Said before it was a great day for humanity when curry spices met the potatoes.
Some Beautiful Autumn weather atm …here are some photos of my dogwalks over the last few days
October 2, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Some Beautiful Autumn weather atm …here are some photos of my dogwalks over the last few days
Reading in the sunshine
September 29, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Reading in the sunshine