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Christopher Graham

@chrisg59.bsky.social

Flaneur, ranter, humanist, raconteur, photographer, and general bon viveur. Scotland mainly, sometimes London. Posts are strictly personal, and have no bearing on my professional roles in English language teaching and teacher education.

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Kitchen view

19.01.2025 23:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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My study in Scotland.

19.01.2025 23:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Incoming read.

19.01.2025 23:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Berwick upon Tweed. Still at war with Imperial Russian. An urban myth, but a good one, with some evidence.

19.01.2025 23:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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London pub with a famous owner. And a Gormley figure in the river.

19.01.2025 23:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Must be quiet there, in that it doesn't exist.

02.01.2025 17:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Wise words and much-needed. Thank you. Iraqis need a break and I hope the current relative stability continues and that education can lead to employment, and autonomy for the country. Fingers crossed.

15.12.2024 13:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

These companies are such sh*ta.

15.12.2024 12:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Just got back from two weeks of work in Iraq. Met folk with severe trauma. I've been many times, but always fall into some sort of reflective maelstrom when I get home. Does my work make a positive impact on that fragile society? I work in education so of course it does. Am I right?

15.12.2024 11:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Waiting for someone or other.

13.12.2024 18:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Cockwomble, I think you'll find.

12.12.2024 19:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Is he the secret funder?

12.12.2024 19:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm foreswunk today. Thanks to @susiedent.com

12.12.2024 09:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Doha. 6am.

06.12.2024 04:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Iโ€™m not a huge fan of parsnips but those parsnips with Chorizo and sherry and also Chilli, garlic and basil roasties have got my name on them.

30.11.2024 10:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 61    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A few shots from Iraqi Kurdistan last night.

30.11.2024 06:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

As incoming president, I'd like to congratulate all the speakers accepted for the IATEFL conference in Edinburgh next year. Looking forward to a joyous few days. #IATEFL2025 #IATEFL

29.11.2024 10:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Autoritratto.

23.11.2024 09:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Delighted to be part of this now award-winning team. DEI in action.

21.11.2024 09:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Farmers presumably never use the NHS.

19.11.2024 10:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Can you get them all into a short story?

18.11.2024 21:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

What the actual fuck is a 'woke filling'? Presidential Inauguration Chicken?

18.11.2024 12:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

He's lost it, assuming he ever had it, that is.

18.11.2024 09:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Whatโ€™s the impact of artificial intelligence on energy demand? The International Energy Agency (IEA) thinks we should all chill out a bit.

This is interesting stuff, in particular around the percentage of energy use variation by country and the improving efficiency of data centres. Only part of the story but interesting. @vickysaumell.bsky.social

18.11.2024 07:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Cliched though it is, I couldn't resist this one.

17.11.2024 23:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

We really need future COPs to be hosted by non-fossil -fuel producers with reasonable green commitments at gov. level. Oh and speaking in an intersectional way, with decent human rights too.

17.11.2024 10:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

What's your take on to what extent the Russians in the street have any awareness of this?

17.11.2024 09:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
This is a screenshot of a tweet in which Zelenskyy says his independent nation cannot be forced to the negotiating table - only for Elon Musk to laugh at his โ€œsense of humourโ€

This is a screenshot of a tweet in which Zelenskyy says his independent nation cannot be forced to the negotiating table - only for Elon Musk to laugh at his โ€œsense of humourโ€

something so grim about this

17.11.2024 08:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3486    ๐Ÿ” 526    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 253    ๐Ÿ“Œ 54

Oh oh, I've just had a "hello Babe" message on here. Dealt with, but that's a pity but I suppose inevitable.

16.11.2024 19:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Sleeping with strangers.

16.11.2024 13:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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