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.

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.

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.

The Guardian@theguardian.com · 2y ago

Chorizo parsnips, spicy roast potatoes and three-green gratin: Rosie Mackean’s alternative Christmas sides – recipes

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.

Sue Leather@sueleather.bsky.social · 2y ago

It doesn't happen every day, but sometimes hard work pays off. Thrilled for our team and for everyone who works with us. #mentoringworks #elt

Farmers presumably never use the NHS.

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

What’s the impact of artificial intelligence on energy demand?

The International Energy Agency (IEA) thinks we should all chill out a bit.

sustainabilitybynumbers.com

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.

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.

Seems I haven't mastered 'starter packs' yet.

Although most of my adult life has been in London I'm now in rural Scotland much of the time. When in London I'm now a kid in a sweet shop. Do kids still go to sweet shops. Maybe all we have now are those American Candy places that make my headache.

London innit.

It's quite nice here isn't it. Like the debating society in a liberal arts college, with leafy grounds. Well-behaved folk enjoy gin with their friends and putting the world to rights. How long until a fight breaks out I wonder.

This is disturbing. www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

Musk asks ‘high-IQ revolutionaries’ to work for no pay on new Trump project

World’s richest man solicits applications for ‘tedious work’ in newly formed Department of Government Efficiency

theguardian.com

First post. One of the reasons I live in the middle of a field in Scotland is that I don't like people very much. In particular those who eat hot fast food in trains. My only neighbour is even more misanthropic than I am. Having said that I absolutely believe in humanity's ability to achieve things.