Shaz1a
@shaz1a.bsky.social
Novice painter, middling politics, avid scientist. Eternally curious
*Atomised.
We need to force offline interactions- it's harder to hate people when they're right in front of you and you see they'renotthat different to you. That's why those who are anti immigrant trend to live in the least diverse areas, the bigotry is abstract.
We need to force offline interactions- it's harder to hate people when they're right in front of you and you see they'renotthat different to you. That's why those who are anti immigrant trend to live in the least diverse areas, the bigotry is abstract.
January 26, 2026 at 1:17 AM
*Atomised.
We need to force offline interactions- it's harder to hate people when they're right in front of you and you see they'renotthat different to you. That's why those who are anti immigrant trend to live in the least diverse areas, the bigotry is abstract.
We need to force offline interactions- it's harder to hate people when they're right in front of you and you see they'renotthat different to you. That's why those who are anti immigrant trend to live in the least diverse areas, the bigotry is abstract.
We become atomiser and hyper-individual. Ironically, we're desperate for connection and a shared understanding, hence online clique and communities of interest. Humans need connection. Online leads to offline connection, so building real community is important. 2/
January 26, 2026 at 1:14 AM
We become atomiser and hyper-individual. Ironically, we're desperate for connection and a shared understanding, hence online clique and communities of interest. Humans need connection. Online leads to offline connection, so building real community is important. 2/
Daniel Hannan? You mean Dan Hannan? The fan boy? Is saying this? Things are bad #understatement
January 19, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Daniel Hannan? You mean Dan Hannan? The fan boy? Is saying this? Things are bad #understatement
It's an open goal to say we are going to develop closer bonds with our reliable allies but he manages to miss. Every time. The political courage of a dish rag
January 19, 2026 at 9:59 AM
It's an open goal to say we are going to develop closer bonds with our reliable allies but he manages to miss. Every time. The political courage of a dish rag
Wish I'd been part of the Secret Santa! It's a cut above the socks or wrapped spaghetti or cheese on usual offer!
January 14, 2026 at 5:20 AM
Wish I'd been part of the Secret Santa! It's a cut above the socks or wrapped spaghetti or cheese on usual offer!
Whoops! Who's going to tell them? Or don't they care?
January 13, 2026 at 9:08 AM
Whoops! Who's going to tell them? Or don't they care?
She never fails to miss. The. Point.
January 12, 2026 at 7:11 PM
She never fails to miss. The. Point.
Thank you! I wish I could geolocate a basalt column at a glance :)
January 12, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Thank you! I wish I could geolocate a basalt column at a glance :)
Where is this? I love basalt columns
January 11, 2026 at 11:23 PM
Where is this? I love basalt columns
Absolutely stunning, you're an artist!
January 11, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Absolutely stunning, you're an artist!
That's enough to put me off for life. I love plastic fake trees, the fake-r the better
December 24, 2025 at 11:55 PM
That's enough to put me off for life. I love plastic fake trees, the fake-r the better
Labour has selective hearing on immigration, and they ignore everything else. They will always be out-manoeuvred on the right. They're utterly devoid of nous or strategy. Hopeless
November 20, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Labour has selective hearing on immigration, and they ignore everything else. They will always be out-manoeuvred on the right. They're utterly devoid of nous or strategy. Hopeless
Tamerlane by Justin Marozzi, absolutely fantastic bit of biography and history.
November 19, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Tamerlane by Justin Marozzi, absolutely fantastic bit of biography and history.
That's amazing and well done!
October 5, 2025 at 3:09 PM
That's amazing and well done!
I'm on board with that. But the change of narrative needs to come from the top. Not just style but also showing delivery, at a more rapid pace.
May 2, 2025 at 3:37 PM
I'm on board with that. But the change of narrative needs to come from the top. Not just style but also showing delivery, at a more rapid pace.
They do take time to achieve but the narrative of it'll take us 10 years to fix isn't doing them any favours. That just tells me they want a 2nd term. They boxed themselves in with the no tax rises thing. The obvious answer is access to EU market but there again, too scared of Reform
May 2, 2025 at 12:45 PM
They do take time to achieve but the narrative of it'll take us 10 years to fix isn't doing them any favours. That just tells me they want a 2nd term. They boxed themselves in with the no tax rises thing. The obvious answer is access to EU market but there again, too scared of Reform
Labour has selective hearing: Reform-like on immigration but not on the underlying issue of why they appeal - better public services. The promised Change hasn't arrived. Just timidity
May 2, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Labour has selective hearing: Reform-like on immigration but not on the underlying issue of why they appeal - better public services. The promised Change hasn't arrived. Just timidity
Maybe. Last week they showed some grottiness. It's making me want to go there though so it's working!
April 30, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Maybe. Last week they showed some grottiness. It's making me want to go there though so it's working!
I was thinking the same. But at the same time it looks incredible
April 30, 2025 at 8:37 PM
I was thinking the same. But at the same time it looks incredible
Taking the fight to fly-tippers but not, em, anyone else... he's an enormous disappointment... Management but not leadership
April 30, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Taking the fight to fly-tippers but not, em, anyone else... he's an enormous disappointment... Management but not leadership
This. Beaten only by a tarte tatin which isn't British but one of my fave desserts of all time
April 24, 2025 at 4:44 PM
This. Beaten only by a tarte tatin which isn't British but one of my fave desserts of all time
Apple or rhubarb crumble with some excellent custard
April 24, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Apple or rhubarb crumble with some excellent custard
It really helps. I was blind but now I see - thank you. You explained it so beautifully
February 5, 2025 at 11:16 AM
It really helps. I was blind but now I see - thank you. You explained it so beautifully