Thinking this morning about fidget spinners and drop spindles and how there were probably kids in the ancient world who were like, "Auntie, I'll spin the yarn. It's fun."

1 like = 1 completely dull mundane fact about me

Derek@derekdesanges.bsky.social · yesterday

1 like = 1 completely dull mundane fact about me

Alright, Ted Lasso, let's be 'avin' ya... (with extreme trepidation)

oh please let's play this, I miss these things!

Mo 🌸📚@moplayspoke.bsky.social · 2d ago

1 like = 1 book question 📚💙

Wales leading the way to boot Infantino out. Proud of the FAW. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Gianni Infantino: Wales withdraw support for Fifa president

Wales withdraw backing for Gianni Infantino's bid to continue his leadership of Fifa.

bbc.co.uk

Museum #job at the Walters! 👇🏼

Erika Gaffney@erikagaffney.bsky.social · 2d ago

The Walters Art Museum seeks a new James A. Murnaghan Curator of Renaissance and Baroque Art, who will oversee a collection of over 3,000 works of European art from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. The deadline for applications is 31 August: www.codart.nl/careers/job-...

The evidence is clear: neighbourhood crime is falling across London. There have been 35,000 fewer offences in the last year thanks to record investment in the Met, more officers on our streets and targeted action to tackle robbery, burglary and vehicle crime.

Neighbourhood crime plunges in London as mayor slams 'dystopian hellhole' narrative

‘Neighbourhood crime’ falls 14% with 35,000 fewer offences in a year

standard.co.uk

Luckily I have a day off today - bless and keep the very necessary amounts of annual leave I get from work, only doing 4-day weeks in August. Time to try and make some more house progress...

Today was just a miserable day, it really was. Perhaps yesterday was just too nice so it had to be evened out.

My gran taught me to touchtype the same way she learnt - with a typewriter and a teatowel over my hands. It never stops being useful; typing is as easy as thinking, and I absolutely think these days there's such a huge digital load to everything, if you're a slow typist it must be extra excruciating

I wonder if students today would be less likely to lean on AI for writing assignments if schools had made sure they could touch-type (at least 60wpm) before having them submit all their assignments online. 1/🧵

Sorry was I happy about tech for ten seconds? My mistake! Vinted banned P for "fraudulent activity" (obviously she was doing no such thing but presumably hit buttons in a way that aggravated some AI somewhere) and cancelled all her sales and also buying activity :( Seriously, so, so angry.

I like this notetaking example. it is a good case of how gender works. Notetaking has never been about producing a transcript. It is a bureaucratic skill in the 20th c. organixarion because it is SENSEMAKING. Those women socialized to take notes? They have been doing men’s metacognition for them

Jennifer Romig @jennifermromig.bsky.social · 4d ago

Notetaking in meetings is tiny case in point - used to be some predictable social assumptions who would do it; now anyone can offer to do ”notetaking” by turning on the AI listener. Further interesting scenario is human recollection / notes (taken by habit by a person) conflict with AI summary

Huge shift in Welsh public opinion, from voting Leave 10 years ago to 69% now wanting to Rejoin EU: blogs.cardiff.ac.uk/thinking-wal...

From Leave to Rejoin: Welsh Public Opinion Ten Years On

Showcasing current research, comments and analysis on the law, politics, history, culture, government and political economy of Wales from the Wales Governance Centre.

blogs.cardiff.ac.uk

Anyway we actually went to the pub at the end of the road and had a pint today for the first time since April, and it was SO lovely, it really was. We have done nothing except London and gigs because money and knackered, and it is so good to just, walk somewhere and see everything again.

Hi there, for the writing of my next book I'd really appreciate talking to (and perhaps interviewing) some LGBTQ+ folk of Japanese heritage. Is this you? If so and you're interested let me know. X

Every overseas student benefits the UK - They pay money to the university - They spend money in the local economy - They return home with good feelings about the UK (soft power) - They help subsidise local students - They make the learning environment better It's a real 'win-win'

If at first you don't succeed, dash it off for a few days and have a bash when you're feeling like it.

Bloke just went past on a motorbike (travelling at a very reasonable speed); he genuinely let out a "Woohoo!" as he went around the corner into the nice straight road. There's a test centre just near here so wonder if he just passed his test, or if he's simply having a really good day?

Oh my God, this is not a drill - LinkedIn has added 'seems like AI slop' as an option on posts Genuinely thought it was a joke until I clicked on a few posts

Excellent news, I have occasionally worried that I like this album more than the actual band do...

Suede@suedehq.bsky.social · 7d ago

Antidepressants has been Shortlisted as one of the 2026 Mercury Prize Albums of the Year. -SuedeHQ

Our members working in collections access at V&A have voted unanimously for strike action because they don't have time for toilet breaks or to drink water. All V&A members have separately also voted to strike over pay and conditions. Read more in the Guardian: www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...

Staff at newest V&A site in London vote overwhelmingly for strike action

V&A Storehouse dispute centres on toilet and hydration breaks as employees across V&A in London also vote to strike in wider action

theguardian.com

I'm either in colonial India, or a park keeper in North London... On the commune I'm absolutely on digging and watering veg though which isn't that far from park keeping, I suppose.

Revan@revan.eurosky.social · 7d ago

Enough “what would you do on the commune questions” If you got sent back 100 years and were given your grandparent’s job, what are you doing?

Whilst we're here, no to data centres on the Levels, ffs, make this stop. c.org/xmC58hjXGW

Sign the Petition

No Data Centre on the Somerset Levels

c.org

Yet another key managerial role at the heritage London property I used to work at, full time, requiring extensive experience, salary: £30,927. You cannot live anywhere near the place on that therefore continue to need either a) well-salaried partner b) to live with 9 other people c) to be just, rich

Paris Paloma is such an Artist, I really do enjoy the complete package of her work. "eating magnolia straight from the tree" we love to see it youtu.be/kevNt8Wdpjg?...

Paris Paloma - Pre-Raphaelite [Official Music Video]

YouTube video by Paris Paloma

youtu.be

This is one of those bits of footage that I can conjure up in my head at will; I didn't really love Trash as a song until, oo, about 2023, but I did absolutely love 1996 Suede with my whole heart...

Suede@suedehq.bsky.social · last wk.

30 years of Trash, released on this day in 1996. To celebrate the #ComingUp30 anniversary, the Trash EP is releasing 14th August. Strictly limited 45rpm 12" EP on lilac vinyl, pre-order yours now: suedehq.lnk.to/comingup30 -SuedeHQ

Am critical of AI for specific reasons, for example devastating political manipulation and control, tech concentration, even more inequality, degrading of unique human learning and cognitive skills, environmental damage,… but not bec it’s going to make the world end in five years

bloody hell they keep coming, don't they?

inferiorcaitlin@inferiorcaitlin.bsky.social · last wk.

Fellow Canadians, apparently Tim's is coming out with a Harry Potter line in a couple weeks. So if you like and support Trans people, maybe go elsewhere for your coffee and donuts.

This is really making me miss WhoMadeYourPants? - the best pants company ever... #sewingbee