No War – Women’s Summit – Baroness Von Sketch Show

Heaven forfend that you mistake this for a political post. Obviously as a book club I have no strong political viewpoints* This is just a sketch that made me laugh. https://youtu.be/Si1dm2xLxXE?feature=shared Nothing to do with Kamala Harris defending the democratic tradition within the United States against an egotistical wannabe dictator. https://youtu.be/UKWFakjXXdc?feature=shared *this is an outright … Continue reading No War – Women’s Summit – Baroness Von Sketch Show

Twitter data grab

As some of you might know, I’ve deleted Twitter off my phone, though kept my profile to keep my username my own. Despite some political temptations, … Twitter data grab Meant to share this from my other blog yesterday. Note, this is web sign in only - the app won’t let you change this setting. … Continue reading Twitter data grab

Social media is awful…but…

It also gives us gems like this! Text reads - photosbygy-deactivated20200605 kinda wanna relationship, kinda wanna stay single my whole life, kinda wanna go on adventures, kinda wanna stay in my bed my whole life - obtrta It's the Baggins side of your bloodline fighting the Took in you - septembersung There are two wolves … Continue reading Social media is awful…but…

Which medieval owl are you?

This has been keeping me entertained for far longer than can be seen as reasonable.

TIME CHANGE – LBC White Swan

Greetings LBC White Swan crew! As a result of the exciting news that England are in the finals on Sunday (14th of July) book club will begin at 5pm this month. So,14th July - 5pm - white swan Pub to discuss Storyland by Amy Jeffs.

LBC White Swan – Book 132*- Lord Valentine’s Castle by Robert Silverberg

LBC White Swan Venue: White Swan Leeds Date:  Sunday 14th of July 2019 Time:  6:00pm Address: Swan Street, Leeds Discussing:  Lord Valentine's Castle by Robert Silverberg BLURB Lord Valentine’s Castle He is a man with no past— a wanderer without memory of his origins. He calls himself Valentine. As a member of a motley group of … Continue reading LBC White Swan – Book 132*- Lord Valentine’s Castle by Robert Silverberg

Quick Review – Cut and Thirst by Margaret Atwood

This morning I headed out for a walk with a mission. Two technically. Firstly - and probably more urgently - I’ve become a rather sedentary little puff ball during these past cold and wet weeks so have to engage on a Get Fit…ter program for the next… 40 years or so. No bother. Secondly, I … Continue reading Quick Review – Cut and Thirst by Margaret Atwood

First Folio in Skipton

As part of my birthday week celebrations (what do you mean birthdays are only one day?!?), we have taken a mid-week break from our regular toil and are visiting Skipton and the Dales. Although I’ve visited the town before, I’ve somehow never made it into the delightful Craven* Museum before. This is a shame on … Continue reading First Folio in Skipton

May Reads

08-05 - The List of Suspicious Things - Jennie GodfreyLBC HorsforthOld Kings ArmsFace to Face7:30pm 12-05 - Lord Valentines Castle - Robert SilverbergLBC White SwanWhite Swan PubFace to Face6pm 18-05 - Her Fearful Symmetry - Audrey Niffenegger LBC 3 ReadsZOOMTime TBC The List of Suspicious Things Yorkshire, 1979 Maggie Thatcher is prime minister, drainpipe jeans … Continue reading May Reads

Happy St Patrick’s Day/ Lá fhéile Pádraig sona dhuit!

https://youtu.be/kl7dsE1MGmc?feature=shared From my aunt, to my mother, to me…  Sending hugs and love to all my family, at home and abroad this Patrick’s Day.  And to you, my friends – wishing you joy and luck for the year ahead.  Spring is here.