Ken #MDANT

@kenfaefife.bsky.social

Baldy on a bike. Fife Flyers fan. Teacher of chemistry in another life. Indy - yes please. A citizen, not a subject. Alleged extremist. Let's all try to get along. Proud to be a #MDANT

Tonight's gig: Cloth in the church hall at Pittenweem Arts Festival. Once again the organisers fixing up some cracking music acts! Support was from the superb vocal trio, Little Acres. (And another sound guy who really delivered the goods.)

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Tonight's gig at a sold out Kings Theatre, Kirkcaldy. Local legends The Ghost Train, fronted by @Gscott735Graham. John Peel played their single, Hope and Glory, twice, 40 years ago. You can keep all your massive productions and visual extravaganzas. One of my gigs of the year.

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Can't be the first to say this, but (and yay UEFA - brilliant) this works equally well if you swap out "football" for maybe "water" or "a stable climate". Look at me being the revolutionary socialist. "No one has the moral authority to sell what they merely hold in trust for the next generation."

The moment external investors acquire ownership interests in
FIFA competitions, football changes forever. Commercial return becomes a permanent obligation. Investor expectations become a daily pressure. From that moment onwards, every decision on the international calendar, every decision on competition formats and every decision shaping the future of football is no longer driven by what best serves the game, but by what best serves shareholders.
This model has no place in world football. Football's future cannot be dictated by the expectations of those whose first duty is to maximise financial return. Nor can the interests of national associations, leagues, clubs, players and supporters become subordinate to investor returns. Football cannot mortgage its future for financial gain.
Europe's position is clear. We will never lend this model our legitimacy. No one has the moral authority to sell what they merely hold in trust for the next generation.

Turns out hitting 70 is not as sore as I thought it would be. Kids did me proud on our weekend away at Loch Tay and a relaxed dinner out with family tonight. Back on the bike tomorrow.

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The already "out of his depth" Anas Sarwar to be promoted to be a cabinet minister via The House of Lords, which he previously said should be abolished. Sarwar said "In my country's hour of need, I cannot let my own principles and morals prevent me from doing my duty. "

Last night's gig: The legend, David Byrne at The Playhouse. Musically excellent. Visually stunning. Not so much at a gig as a part of a massive party! (And we got the orange suits)

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Tonight's gig No. 2: D. K. Harrell with his blues band at The Spiegletent. Fantastic, tight band and a great set. The voice and the guitar (called Crystal after his mother) just superb.

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The pond weed and surrounding plants really took over the pond the last few weeks. Removed what felt like a ton of weed from it and it's teeming with frogs, sticklebacks and insects.

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Self promo Friday It takes less than 5 seconds to share or like something Big up your mates, help them out, even if you don't need anything done. Support them when you can. You never know who might see it. My design work link can be found in bio above Cheers✊

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Today's walk: A wee 6 mile wander along the coast, with Sheena, to explore The Ship That Never Sailed, aka Blackness Castle, aka Fort William (for Outlanders fans) . Fabby lunch at The Lobster Pot.

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Let me get this straight. Iran cannot be allowed to charge for passage through the Strait of Hormuz on its doorstep. But Trump, 1000s of miles away, can do exactly that? Due to a situation he contrived. Taking the world for mugs.