I have been squinting and muttering about reading on my work iPad for weeks. It's *amazing* the difference just turning up the brightness of the screen makes #massiveidiot
Miriam Crozier
@meerium.bsky.social
“All I want is to live in peace, plant potatoes and dream”. Sadly, however, bills need paid so I’m an arts marketer, amateur singer, slow-but-trying runner & keen cook.
Having finished @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social's latest, Few And Far Between (HARD recommend), Tom's book Everything Will Swallow You is next and I'm looking forward to getting stuck in. Tom's had an horrific time of it of late, so do investigate his brilliant writing at www.tom-cox.com
Tom Cox@dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social · 3d agoTHREAD/ORIGINAL ART GIVEAWAY This hare linoprint is by my mum, Jo. I'll be sending an original of this to one randomly chosen person who reposts this link to my recently updated website & pops a reply below. www.tom-cox.com The offer is open worldwide. I also have some more art to give away...
God, I love Top of the Pops night on BBC4. The ridiculous and wide-ranging conversations that ensue.
Ian Wright saying we shouldn’t forget the way the Iranian team and the Somali referee were treated. Correct.
Is it wrong to hope Messi ends his international career by assassinating Trump when he goes up for his runner up medal?
Messi is like the soft-spoken gang boss who says things like, “While I personally abhor violence, some of my associates may be less fastidious.”
Julianna 💎@batariangal.eurosky.social · 2w agoBBC panel talking about the post-whistle Argentina scrap taking a moment to talk about Messi being gracious in defeat and, ngl, as a tourist, I feel like that guys gets way too much of a free pass
Galway United used to raffle a hamper of meat at half time and it was more entertaining than this.
Yep, without question, the only bit worth watching.
Miriam Crozier@meerium.bsky.social · 2w agoHighlight of this half time bobbins so far is Dudamel with Dr Teeth and the Electric Mayhem.
Highlight of this half time bobbins so far is Dudamel with Dr Teeth and the Electric Mayhem.
no tears on the field on that one, everyone just like "lol that fuckin ruled"
I have been using the good weather to finally sort my laundry pile, with the intention of doing a massive clothes clear out at the weekend. Before I simply haul the cast offs to the nearest charity shop, has anyone any better ideas for what to do with them? Will be in good nick. Belfast area, please
Would you like to know the finest football song available? It’s this one. This is what you’re looking for… open.qobuz.com/track/151607...
Open Qobuz
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BLESS HIM, THE DOTE… ( @solar76.bsky.social is developing an unerring strike rate for going to the loo just before significant goals happen. Tonight, he headed off just before Haaland’s first)
Bryan Blessed@bryb.bsky.social · last mo.STOP POSTING THINGS HAALAND HAS DONE ON SOSHY MEEDS THAT MAKE ME QUITE LIKE HIM ACTUALLY.
It’s the perfect time of year for this blissed out and Summertime house album. ❤️😎
Solar 76@solar76.bsky.social · 2mo agoSolar 76 - Sun Angle Lunar Module LM009 Summery, retrofuturist deep/tech-house type stuff from @castlesinspace.bsky.social CD & Digital download available here: lunar-module.bandcamp.com/album/sun-an...
If you feel a bit like me and massively helpless at the absolute fucking racist scumbaggery happening in NI right now, here’s something that feels like it’ll make a difference where it matters:
Support people and groups impacted by racist attacks
We are raising funds to support people who have been attacked, displaced and traumatised in racist attacks in Belfast.
chuffed.org
Northern Ireland is considered one of the most dangerous regions in Europe for women. The ones getting all fizzed up about the North Belfast stabbing never question the culture here that they want people to assimilate to www.ulster.ac.uk/research/res...
Research uncovers eye-watering levels of violence against women and girls in NI
Based on responses from more than 540 women, the report also found seven out of 10 experienced some form of violence or abuse in the last 12 months.
ulster.ac.uk
Watching the Masterchef final. I’ve just noticed that I actually take Anna’s assessments of each chef seriously; like I feel that she’s actually been paying attention and assessing them as they’ve gone through. Nice.
It is a sign of how tired I am that I just looked over at @solar76.bsky.social’s jumper on a chair and thought it was Dexter, the cat from 3 doors down who comes to hang out. It would not be unusual for him to be there, it’s one of his spots, but he has not called tonight and absolutely I know this.
Watching today’s London Marathon programme from earlier and DEAD at Gaby Logan having to interview Daddy Pig. Well done everyone.
The Beetroot of the Beast. I know it looks like liver, but I promise it’s beetroot. Maybe, given its shape-shifting appearance, it’s only fitting that it’s satanic.
The usual weekend #TOTP history-fest. Just watched Cliff Richard and The Young Ones sing Livin’ Doll 3 times. HOWLING. It is sublimely silly.
Have hauled my croaky arse down to the QFT to see the new Marianne Faithfull doco, Broken English. I feel like I could currently deliver a pretty accurate rendition of Broken English right now, after this week’s exertions.
My choir were singing tonight - Brahms German Requiem; an absolutely dreamy piece & fab for altos. I got the best compliment from tonight’s conductor, who told our chorus director that my connection with him was so good I gave him confidence to conduct & I am an exemplary chorister. BUZZING!
Friends fear she is yapping about choral music again... wow, but it's an unflattering freeze frame of me. Tomorrow we have a *dreamy* concert. If you're in Belfast, come! youtube.com/shorts/MZQtu...
Miriam on Brahms' 'A German Requiem'
YouTube video by Ulster Orchestra
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Norn Irn week on Great British menu. Going in to see which vegetable they massacre the pronunciation of this year ( we STILL talk about kyarts/carrots after last year - I’m from Norn and it took me a beat to figure it out).