Ben Swart

A fuckload of drink.

Provisions have arrived for our Christmas Eve Eve Eve / last night of Chanukah party.

I also have a tonne of non alcohol, but I’ve got to admit it just doesn’t look as sexy.

Twat

11431 downvotes for Trump being given the Fifa Peace Prize

Because the football feed is covering the draw it allows up and downvotes, thrilling stuff

Don’t get me started on seatbelts. Imagine the reaction today.

I admire your optimism. I’ll take it.

The first half was embarrassing. We couldn’t string a pass together. Were shrugged off every ball. It was like watching a non league team.

Better in the second half. But still creating so little.

Obvs will give him time but a lot to worry about. When do we see positive change?

www.johnlewis.com/sage-barista...

If you’re keen on coffee and want a decent machine. Then this is a real Black Friday deal. £450 for this model is very very good.

Rare to see it under £500. Often £600 plus.

I’ve had one for 6 years and love it. Never looked back.

Fill your timeline with some seasonal cheer 🎄

Here's a starer pack (remember those?) of accounts running digital advent calendars.

Includes 10 accounts (so far) @rspb.bsky.social @levparikian.bsky.social @annelouiseavery.bsky.social @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social @clothofnature.bsky.social +

Got a local one here in SE London for nomadic Spurs dads. It’s cathartic. Mostly just group therapy.

This is brilliant.

For me these pictures also illustrate the reaction of people when you

(try to) persuade them through data

vs

persuade them through narrative

The highest paid MP in the country has suggested that the minimum wage may be “too high” for younger workers 🤷

Harry Kane: Mauricio Pochettino praises young Spurs striker Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino admits homegrown striker Harry Kane deserves more Premier League football.

You’re right. November 2014.

www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Those have been quite the 11 years.

Me too. It didn’t matter who we played, if they scored first, or if it was 0-0 for most of the game. You just knew. He created a shift from top to bottom.

I think the whole club must know that now. Look at the money we’ve spent and wasted since. Imagine a fraction of it given to him.

I knew it was my favourite Spurs period by some way, but I don’t think I realised just how lucky we were.

The team, the youngsters, the manager + Kane.

This song is ridiculous. You’re literally from Woolwich.

Channeling this today. Thanks @caesarflunk.bsky.social

Next up, Sir Harold of Tottenhamshire...The noise when this went in was something else. #COYS

As the official Spurs account isn't here to post some of the great #NLD goals, I'll step up to the plate.

First up, Mr Danny Rose. #COYS

Oh when the Spurs

A car bonnet with an ugly red flag on the front of it.

Last year I plastered flags on his house. This year he’s on it like a car bonnet. NLD rivalry is more fun than the game.

A close up photo of a spurs fleece with 90’s style emblem.

I don’t like watching the NLD, it’s just a 90 minute stress fest. But I do like acting like a child before it and wearing any Spurs clobber I can while going about my business. North London is White, don’t let them forget it. COYS.

They’ve voted 52/48.

Yes. No doubt about it.

The opposition, the angle, the noise, the crowd, the celebration.

Pure unadulterated joy.

Yes please. More of this…

The mask has previous.

YouTube video by Premier League Kane scored from that angle?!

youtube.com/shorts/FtxSH... it’s a good omen.

YouTube video by Ben Swart The impact of Childline: British Travel Awards 2018

One of them I'd nearly forgotten about. Some weren't my experiences, they were told to me third of fourth hand - but they are still just as powerful.

I'll add a link to the full speech. But please look after yourselves, it has some emotional points and references self harm youtu.be/tGaPWJTJc1I?...

Think about the two or three examples you've got that help you know the difference giving can make. Maybe even include a real example that angers you - that shows what happens if you're not there. And a few that show hope.

The stories in this speech spanned 12 years….

When I stood on stage and shared what happened to that boy to over 1,000 people. The room responded by giving more money, more quickly, than ever before.

I know it's event season. So if you're being asked to talk for five minutes explaining what your charity does. Then some things to help…