HelenF
@nenny.bsky.social
Living up a mountain in Umbria. I miss mushy peas, but not as much as I'm going to miss democracy.
Also, if Starmer holds Trump in anything other than concealed contempt, I'd be amazed.
January 4, 2026 at 1:22 PM
Also, if Starmer holds Trump in anything other than concealed contempt, I'd be amazed.
I don't understand this. Her piece on Giuliani was an absolute hatchet job (and very funny) - in fact, it's why I gave her the benefit of the doubt on her writing.
November 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM
I don't understand this. Her piece on Giuliani was an absolute hatchet job (and very funny) - in fact, it's why I gave her the benefit of the doubt on her writing.
Weird. I don't remember following this account and it seems highly unlikely, yet apparently I am (for 10 seconds longer)
November 22, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Weird. I don't remember following this account and it seems highly unlikely, yet apparently I am (for 10 seconds longer)
Pendle is in Lancashire, I'll have you know.
November 19, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Pendle is in Lancashire, I'll have you know.
In the same week that food benefits expire for millions. It's like they actively want a class war.
November 8, 2025 at 7:45 AM
In the same week that food benefits expire for millions. It's like they actively want a class war.
That is a face you'd never tire of punching.
August 18, 2025 at 4:45 PM
That is a face you'd never tire of punching.
Is the Secret Service also protecting his idiot sons?
July 29, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Is the Secret Service also protecting his idiot sons?
The best response to this was, 'The answer becomes a parent.'
July 15, 2025 at 11:30 AM
The best response to this was, 'The answer becomes a parent.'
That's why they ignored him.
June 24, 2025 at 11:44 AM
That's why they ignored him.
It is absolutely brilliant. I managed to lose a folder of important documentation during a move, and had to replace both UK and US paperwork. The UK stuff was an absolute breeze and could be done completely online in minutes; the US stuff required me to print forms to be posted to Virginia!
June 17, 2025 at 11:32 AM
It is absolutely brilliant. I managed to lose a folder of important documentation during a move, and had to replace both UK and US paperwork. The UK stuff was an absolute breeze and could be done completely online in minutes; the US stuff required me to print forms to be posted to Virginia!
I've been sober for many years, but I still know how the alcoholic brain works and I laughed hollowly when he said he'd 'give up if he got the job'. Sure thing, Pete - get one of the most challenging jobs in the world, and give up the crutch immediately?
April 23, 2025 at 2:44 PM
I've been sober for many years, but I still know how the alcoholic brain works and I laughed hollowly when he said he'd 'give up if he got the job'. Sure thing, Pete - get one of the most challenging jobs in the world, and give up the crutch immediately?
I was thinking about Elon today, and how he must be the ultimate example of ETTD.
April 6, 2025 at 8:34 PM
I was thinking about Elon today, and how he must be the ultimate example of ETTD.
I dunno, 'Let's me get this straight'?
March 26, 2025 at 5:06 PM
I dunno, 'Let's me get this straight'?
Just a ridiculous statement. Can't you use google, at least? The UK would be the most populous state by far, and one of the richest.
February 25, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Just a ridiculous statement. Can't you use google, at least? The UK would be the most populous state by far, and one of the richest.
The EU is also an enormous trading bloc, which is morally irrelevant but should certainly matter to Mr Transactional in the White House.
February 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The EU is also an enormous trading bloc, which is morally irrelevant but should certainly matter to Mr Transactional in the White House.
As a Brit, I had to tell my US husband that as of now, we're on opposite sides - and he is in fact one of the baddies.
February 19, 2025 at 9:51 PM
As a Brit, I had to tell my US husband that as of now, we're on opposite sides - and he is in fact one of the baddies.
I thought MasterCard had just confirmed that they would retain DEI initiatives.
February 9, 2025 at 7:41 AM
I thought MasterCard had just confirmed that they would retain DEI initiatives.
Pity apostrophes didn't make the trip back.
November 15, 2024 at 4:49 PM
Pity apostrophes didn't make the trip back.
It was clear from the get-go that the Biden administration would get no credit (or even acknowledgement) for playing fair.
November 13, 2024 at 9:37 PM
It was clear from the get-go that the Biden administration would get no credit (or even acknowledgement) for playing fair.
Really glad you're here.
November 12, 2024 at 10:02 AM
Really glad you're here.
Paxton is the second-worst person in America.
February 22, 2024 at 11:18 AM
Paxton is the second-worst person in America.
It was perhaps unwise to include a timeframe in the title, what with a certain timeframe being her trademark and all.
February 22, 2024 at 9:38 AM
It was perhaps unwise to include a timeframe in the title, what with a certain timeframe being her trademark and all.