PermaConfused
@permaconfused.bsky.social
Journo/analyst covering transnational security, cyber, research. Lives with wife, chickens and ducks.
Tried listening to a podcast over the weekend. But...
November 10, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Tried listening to a podcast over the weekend. But...
How it started How it's going
November 10, 2025 at 1:36 PM
How it started How it's going
I hear one of them runs a successful fast fashion outlet.
October 26, 2025 at 8:30 AM
I hear one of them runs a successful fast fashion outlet.
After lunch, a walk around a cider and chestnut fair in a nearby town that retains its medieval feel. The chestnut man takes his work seriously.
October 19, 2025 at 5:06 PM
After lunch, a walk around a cider and chestnut fair in a nearby town that retains its medieval feel. The chestnut man takes his work seriously.
Out for lunch today, for a traditional roast dinner at a British-run restaurant in an old mill. Three courses for 28 Euros or two courses for 22. Garlic mushrooms for me and then roast beef with all the trimmings, including an excellent Yorkshire pudding.
October 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Out for lunch today, for a traditional roast dinner at a British-run restaurant in an old mill. Three courses for 28 Euros or two courses for 22. Garlic mushrooms for me and then roast beef with all the trimmings, including an excellent Yorkshire pudding.
I need to go to the local bike shop and get a new battery for the Enfield. I've just checked their Facebook page and it looks like the owner is racing today, so I'm leaving it until Monday in case the Saturday staff are a little...
October 11, 2025 at 11:54 AM
I need to go to the local bike shop and get a new battery for the Enfield. I've just checked their Facebook page and it looks like the owner is racing today, so I'm leaving it until Monday in case the Saturday staff are a little...
On Wednesday night, I was in the kitchen and needed to blow my nose. Without turning on the light in the downstairs (and rarely used) toilet, I reached in to grab some loo roll. When my hand touched something, I put the light on...
October 10, 2025 at 9:26 PM
On Wednesday night, I was in the kitchen and needed to blow my nose. Without turning on the light in the downstairs (and rarely used) toilet, I reached in to grab some loo roll. When my hand touched something, I put the light on...
I genuinely laughed out loud.
October 7, 2025 at 9:58 PM
I genuinely laughed out loud.
Some woman popped out of the water, offering me a sword or something. Weirdo.
October 1, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Some woman popped out of the water, offering me a sword or something. Weirdo.
It's a misty start to the day.
October 1, 2025 at 7:16 AM
It's a misty start to the day.
"Leave it with me, Don. Them political slags'll get what they're owed. Just make sure you're nowhere near Dalston next Tuesday and we'll be kushdy."
September 29, 2025 at 9:04 PM
"Leave it with me, Don. Them political slags'll get what they're owed. Just make sure you're nowhere near Dalston next Tuesday and we'll be kushdy."
The Muscovy ducklings are growing like weeds.
September 29, 2025 at 11:59 AM
The Muscovy ducklings are growing like weeds.
Curious sight on the lake dog walk. An adult pigeon hiding under a clump of grass. No sign of obvious injury, so I kept the dogs well away and left them to it.
September 27, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Curious sight on the lake dog walk. An adult pigeon hiding under a clump of grass. No sign of obvious injury, so I kept the dogs well away and left them to it.
Can't wait for the merch.
September 26, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Can't wait for the merch.
All this talk has made me start thinking about cars.
September 23, 2025 at 11:51 AM
All this talk has made me start thinking about cars.
For a couple of months every year, we host several hundred starlings which roost in the evergreen next to our bedroom window. It's... quite loud here in the evening.
September 18, 2025 at 6:57 PM
For a couple of months every year, we host several hundred starlings which roost in the evergreen next to our bedroom window. It's... quite loud here in the evening.
Asked for a security assessment for 25 ports and terminals in a high risk zone.
September 16, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Asked for a security assessment for 25 ports and terminals in a high risk zone.
'Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has told analysts that people without smart glasses may one day be at a "significant cognitive disadvantage" compared to those who do use the tech'
September 15, 2025 at 6:17 PM
'Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has told analysts that people without smart glasses may one day be at a "significant cognitive disadvantage" compared to those who do use the tech'
Young Scribby the duck and her three ducklings wander around their small enclosure outside the coop.
September 13, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Young Scribby the duck and her three ducklings wander around their small enclosure outside the coop.
One Asian hornet nest dealt with by a very professional old chap. Cost: €120.
September 9, 2025 at 9:04 AM
One Asian hornet nest dealt with by a very professional old chap. Cost: €120.
Maybe you just need the right Pat?
September 7, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Maybe you just need the right Pat?
Post a PERFECT album from the 90s that isn't Nirvana or Pearl Jam.
September 3, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Post a PERFECT album from the 90s that isn't Nirvana or Pearl Jam.
I see the UK needs someone to tap the Bernard Cribbins sign.
August 27, 2025 at 7:55 AM
I see the UK needs someone to tap the Bernard Cribbins sign.