Tom
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John Carey’s A Little History of poetry is one of my favourites. Maybe a decade since I read it, and it’s stuck in my mind.
January 29, 2026 at 3:51 PM
John Carey’s A Little History of poetry is one of my favourites. Maybe a decade since I read it, and it’s stuck in my mind.
Been looking forward to this for months. I was a bit nervous coming to it after a run of disappointing books with great premises, but 50 pages in and it's everything I'd hoped it would be. Can't wait to get back to it tonight
January 29, 2026 at 9:52 AM
Been looking forward to this for months. I was a bit nervous coming to it after a run of disappointing books with great premises, but 50 pages in and it's everything I'd hoped it would be. Can't wait to get back to it tonight
You posted a beautiful thread once where Felix, simply by being his own wonderful self, had completely overflowed your heart. It was such a lovely and memorable thing and thinking of it now I can only imagine how heartbroken you are, but also how blessed you must feel to have shared his life.
January 26, 2026 at 8:03 PM
You posted a beautiful thread once where Felix, simply by being his own wonderful self, had completely overflowed your heart. It was such a lovely and memorable thing and thinking of it now I can only imagine how heartbroken you are, but also how blessed you must feel to have shared his life.
Ed is an attractive wonk.
January 24, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Ed is an attractive wonk.
“Bagpuss dear Bagpuss, old fat furry cat-puss.”
January 21, 2026 at 4:30 PM
“Bagpuss dear Bagpuss, old fat furry cat-puss.”
Looking forward to listening to George Square Death Party when the next Mogwai album comes out.
January 21, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Looking forward to listening to George Square Death Party when the next Mogwai album comes out.
‘He’s in sack cloth and ashes’ was hilarious. One step down from making him parade naked through Westminster, whipping his own back.
January 15, 2026 at 5:34 PM
‘He’s in sack cloth and ashes’ was hilarious. One step down from making him parade naked through Westminster, whipping his own back.
Works brilliantly as a vegetarian dish by using pre-cooked lentils or mixed grains (conveniently sold in 250g packets) in place of the beef.
January 15, 2026 at 11:44 AM
Works brilliantly as a vegetarian dish by using pre-cooked lentils or mixed grains (conveniently sold in 250g packets) in place of the beef.
One of the all time great faces.
January 14, 2026 at 7:33 PM
One of the all time great faces.
I realise now you mean altogether in one song, not altogether in the great beyond. Soz.
January 8, 2026 at 4:55 PM
I realise now you mean altogether in one song, not altogether in the great beyond. Soz.
I believe that Bassey still walks among us.
January 8, 2026 at 4:54 PM
I believe that Bassey still walks among us.
Hotboxing the pope mobile then walking away like it’s no big thing.
January 6, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Hotboxing the pope mobile then walking away like it’s no big thing.
One of my favourite tracks of last year.
January 5, 2026 at 9:54 AM
One of my favourite tracks of last year.
We Wish You a Merry Crayfish
December 17, 2025 at 7:30 AM
We Wish You a Merry Crayfish
A loving arm around the shoulder, gently walking Bingo towards a sunset of unspeakable horror.
December 16, 2025 at 6:08 PM
A loving arm around the shoulder, gently walking Bingo towards a sunset of unspeakable horror.
I have such a clear memory of this song at Wembley Arena, on my 16th birthday. One of my very favourite shows.
December 15, 2025 at 9:46 PM
I have such a clear memory of this song at Wembley Arena, on my 16th birthday. One of my very favourite shows.