Go on go on go on go on go on
I dropped a friend because she made vicious transphobic remarks about a woman we both know, and who I personally like and respect. I was taken aback by the sheer malice she showed. We’ve had a lot of differences of opinion over the years but just had robust discussions and moved on. This was a step too far for me.
Thanks! Interesting read.
Oh he would hunt! He was a rescue greyhound, chasing rabbits was his thing. Sticks? No thank you. “Get it yourself, you threw it!”
I tried a Kong toy with my dog & he was not impressed. “WTF is this nonsense? Just give me the treats!” To be fair, he wasn’t into sticks either.
There’s a few left.
The names translate as Glaswegian (from Glasgow) and Edinburgh.Reekie means smokey, the city used to have a serious smog problem.
It’s the same with Scottish accents - the English think there’s just one, but there’s an big range. Living here for 30+ years I can identify Orkney, Highlands, Western Isles, Weegie, Reekie (posh and non-posh), Aberdeen and Galloway. That last one is odd, it sounds almost Geordie and the locals call it “Galloway Irish”.
Some beekeeping videos are restful. Here’s an example: https://youtu.be/Rd1HaPQZ4eU
He’s got a gentle voice and handles the bees gently, and they’re calm too. I’m a beekeeper and find this kind of video very soothing. I love the sound of a busy, happy hive. A lot of beekeeping videos are too shouty, with loud music and perky commentary drowning out the bees.
“And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. … But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.” Matthew 6:5-6
Beekeeping. Every day’s a school day.
A friend’s farm. A family member of his went through a survivalist phase, so there are bulk supplies there, plus a spring-fed water source. I’d just have to fight off my friend’s other friends - we all know it’s a good spot.
I was the printer goddess of my office. All I did was change the paper default from Letter to A4. I could also change the toner cartridges.
Who needs ammo when you’ve got a pointy stick?
Content not available in my region, so I’m grateful for the quoted material. Thanks.
May I present a Scottish delicacy - the macaroni cheese pie.
Scotland and Scotland. I love it here. Even though it’s raining as I write - don’t have to worry about watering the garden.
As seen in Mr Nobody Against Putin. Heartbreaking.
She was 97 rather than 80, but we lost another gem in Yayoi Kusama this week.
https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2026/aug/27/yayoi-kusama-dies-aged-97-artist-dead