Kitchen view

My study in Scotland.

Incoming read.

Berwick upon Tweed. Still at war with Imperial Russian. An urban myth, but a good one, with some evidence.

London pub with a famous owner. And a Gormley figure in the river.

Must be quiet there, in that it doesn't exist.

Wise words and much-needed. Thank you. Iraqis need a break and I hope the current relative stability continues and that education can lead to employment, and autonomy for the country. Fingers crossed.

These companies are such sh*ta.

Just got back from two weeks of work in Iraq. Met folk with severe trauma. I've been many times, but always fall into some sort of reflective maelstrom when I get home. Does my work make a positive impact on that fragile society? I work in education so of course it does. Am I right?

Waiting for someone or other.

Cockwomble, I think you'll find.

Is he the secret funder?

I'm foreswunk today. Thanks to @susiedent.com

Doha. 6am.

I’m not a huge fan of parsnips but those parsnips with Chorizo and sherry and also Chilli, garlic and basil roasties have got my name on them.

A few shots from Iraqi Kurdistan last night.

As incoming president, I'd like to congratulate all the speakers accepted for the IATEFL conference in Edinburgh next year. Looking forward to a joyous few days. #IATEFL2025 #IATEFL

Autoritratto.

Delighted to be part of this now award-winning team. DEI in action.

Farmers presumably never use the NHS.

Can you get them all into a short story?

What the actual fuck is a 'woke filling'? Presidential Inauguration Chicken?

He's lost it, assuming he ever had it, that is.

What’s the impact of artificial intelligence on energy demand? The International Energy Agency (IEA) thinks we should all chill out a bit.

This is interesting stuff, in particular around the percentage of energy use variation by country and the improving efficiency of data centres. Only part of the story but interesting. @vickysaumell.bsky.social

Cliched though it is, I couldn't resist this one.

We really need future COPs to be hosted by non-fossil -fuel producers with reasonable green commitments at gov. level. Oh and speaking in an intersectional way, with decent human rights too.

What's your take on to what extent the Russians in the street have any awareness of this?

This is a screenshot of a tweet in which Zelenskyy says his independent nation cannot be forced to the negotiating table - only for Elon Musk to laugh at his “sense of humour”

something so grim about this

Oh oh, I've just had a "hello Babe" message on here. Dealt with, but that's a pity but I suppose inevitable.

Sleeping with strangers.