Mark Batey

Saint Cecilia, Madonna and child reunion, Diamonds on the souls of her shoes…

Actually it's only half a joke, I think that unless you're really good, a concoction of chopped tomatoes, onion, garlic, herbs, seasoning, maybe peppers - how is that going to be much better done yourself that out of (one of the better) jars? Life's too short imho

Open a jar?

I’ll see myself out…

You sure that’s a bible they’re holding? Looks like a pint to me. Well chilled.

Must be nice to see a former patient doing well

How to survive the broligarchy: 20 lessons for the post-truth world | Carole Cadwalladr In the wake of Trump’s unnerving appointees, the investigative journalist and veteran of the libel court offers pointers on coping in an age of surveillance

NEW: The great Trump-Musk crackdown is coming. And it will hit hard & fast. Journalists will be first. But everyone else is next.

I urge you to read my 20 lessons in How to Survive the Broligarchy, inspired by & featuring the great @timothysnyder.bsky.social
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This is a fascinating read, take a look

Picky, but I think it’s Whitehill Point. Still referred to by Tyne VTS when directing traffic up and down the river.