Steve

I think it is easier to hand-wring over language than to acknowledge the systematic issues often at play. I've also encountered people *within* groups having wildly opposing views on how they should be described - for example fierce debates over "disabled people" vs "people with disabilities".

the plot is often the least interesting bit about any book

UK deaths of 1,611 homeless people in 2024 is record high Most are linked to suicide or drugs, with spice and nitazines increasingly deadly.

It is an absolute scandal that we essentially stopped homelessness in 2020, and now we are here.
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Building new homes is no bad thing, but there also needs to be some actual commitment to improving and maintaining things at street level here. What could be a vibrant community space by a major train station is grotty, neglected and depressing.

‘Stay true to yourself – and fly closer to the sun’: what I’ve learned from 50 years of rejection As a writer, I have been rejected thousands of times, and it initially led to shock, denial and anger. Then I accepted it. Here’s what you can gain from doing so too

What a lovely, inspiring piece this is. I'd quite happily read a whole series about writers' rejections - the thing that happens most, but that we hear about the least.
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Been watching old episodes of Whose Line Is It Anyway? and it's amazing how different shared cultural touchpoints were in the late 80s/early 90s compared to now. Comedians who would reference Joyce, German Expressionist cinema, Greek drama - and audiences who would get the joke!

Hope they've got On The Beach lined up for that proper Friday Feeling

I can't quite get my head around how a brewery with beers on prominent display in every single supermarket can't make money.

Bad photographs from an overcast afternoon I had some time to kill waiting for a bus and so had a little play with the Nomo Cam app. The app replicates old camera styles and I stuck to one of the free ones on offer, that essentially has the…

Playing around with photo apps...
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My local CAMRA consistently puts an underwhelming Spoons in the guide ahead of loads of decent places and when I've chatted to some members it's clear they value price and choice while not having much of a clue about quality.

Brit Card's main goal will be to move as much public money into the private sector as possible...just like every Labour policy!

Absolutely love following Si's adventures. A regular reminder of how amazing pubs can be.

There's definitely some missing pages, vaguely remember him saying some people didn't want certain pages shared...so originals are definitely better!

Ooh, very nice! I got rid of all mine many years ago, but pleased there are scans online of the glory years before both papers lost their way. I still miss the weeklies and think the music industry would be in a better place if we still had them.

I can't get my head around anyone having a concrete wall surrounding a football pitch. It's insane. It's grossly irresponsible. RIP Billy Vigar.

Oh that sounds like a lovely dream, and also must have been massively disappointing waking up to reality.

It will be worth following the money on Digital ID...someone is getting a very nice payday.

I see the local Spoons retains its spot in the Good Beer Guide. A real shame considering how many good independent pubs there are in the area, generally serving better beer. But I guess it's a case of never mind the quality, feel the width!

Jago Hazzard dropping a video about Holborn Viaduct Station...now that's the Good Stuff

Oh absolutely, love all of Joe Pernice's stuff.

Now at a niche industry conference - truly Rapturous!

Pernice Brothers - one of the all-time greats!

There is absolutely a place for process, paper trails etc but there's a lot to be said for a quick chat to clear things up and to introduce a little humanity to the workplace. It is an underrated skill.

Amazing news, congratulations! Can't wait to hear where it is.

Spending time on a Southeastern train and it's such a joyous, spiritual experience it's hard to tell if the Rapture has started or not.

In praise of the pub queue Last week and I was in a pub in Central London and it was packed. It was packed, but it wasn’t busy, which I appreciate probably doesn’t make much sense. There weren’t that many p…

There's a lot of vitriol towards queuing in pubs, so I thought it was time someone looked at them from a more positive perspective...
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First proper cold night for the dog's walk. Quite enjoyed it. In eight month's time I'll probably be sick of it.

In praise of the pub queue Last week and I was in a pub in Central London and it was packed. It was packed, but it wasn’t busy, which I appreciate probably doesn’t make much sense. There weren’t that many p…

I've decided pub queues are...fine?
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It does, doesn't it! The one last year was good, so fingers crossed!

Box of 10 German Oktoberfest beers from Lidl

My amazing wife picked up one of these bad boys for me