James Heather

Was just viscerally reminded that it was only a couple years ago where I was truly like, "What the heck is Chat Jeepity?" and now it's causing people King-in-Yellow style psychosis while steadily immolating the planet

I’ve noticed a cultural change toward everyone bringing their own information with them, and it being tech-dependent

You used to have paper tickets. Now you need a QR code on your phone.

There used to be subway maps everywhere. Now you need an app.

There used to be public clocks.

@davepaters.bsky.social

“I like the way Reform combines nationalism and socialism”

From the new Private Eye, in shops now.

I assure you, none of them are mine.

Dear Mr. Clegg

I have started a business, selling the contents of your house

I knew when I launched I did not have legal access your house

Without this access my company will not be profitable

Others have told me I have a flawed business model, but I disagree

Please advise how I should proceed

In the old Channel 4 sitcom, Chelmsford 123, they ended a drought by declaring a bank holiday. It works to this day.

Various salads on a large melamine serving dish with a Portuguese tile design

First barbecue of the year today, and I’ve gone overboard on the salads. Plain cut veg for fussy boy child, celeriac and apple remoulade, coleslaw and (not pictured) orange, fennel and rocket salad. Chillies just for me to go with the jerk chicken, that was just for me.

Evil Dead?

Two cookbooks. Red covered Sabor and orange covered Pub Kitchen.

New book day. Two crackers. Looking forward to warmer weather to “cook” the ajo blanco and beetroot. In the meantime Tom Kerridge’s chicken in a wild mushroom sauce is imminent. #cooking #food

A screen grab of a poster for the film Den of Thieves: Pantera.

Momentarily wondered how Gerard Butler could have teamed up with Phil, Rex, Charlie and Zakk without me having heard about it. Doesn’t help having a poster reminiscent of the Damageplan cover.

She was so nice. I was part of a company that made resin sculptures from her work. Every email from her was so friendly and always signed off with a Ciao.

A bowl containing Paw Patrol pasta shapes in red pesto, garnished with julienne carrots and celery, surrounded by Choco Hoops.

Fine dining serving for a poorly child as per their a la carte request. Paw Patrol pasta shapes in red pesto, garnished with julienne carrots and celery, surrounded by Choco Hoops.

A cheeseboard with olives, Brie and blue cheeses, salamis and sliced baguette. A glass of white wine is behind it.

Friday night is about enjoying the good, simple things. Chablis, charcuterie, cheese and ch-baguettes. #wine

i’m losing it

Are you afraid of wine? (If so, here’s what to do about it)

If you find yourself constantly apologising for not knowing enough about wine this (free) post is for you! open.substack.com/pub/fionabec...

Backed this instantly. Refined version of my favourite RPG to run and compatible with everything I already own for it. Very excited.

GNU Terry Pratchett. #Speakhisname

A young boy playing with unpainted model cars and motorbikes on a section of track from the game Dark Future.

A young boy playing with unpainted model cars and motorbikes on a section of track from the game Dark Future.

A young boy playing with unpainted model cars and motorbikes on a section of track from the game Dark Future. He is crashing the bikes together and a car has inadvertently been flipped into the air.

Appropriately, for George Miller’s 80th birthday, Nathan and I have been playing Games Workshop’s greatest game ever, Dark Future. He made up his own rules where the bikes go BOOOOOOM! A lot. #warhammercommunity

A Google drop down answer giving contradictory answers about using an immersion blender to crush ice cubes.

Sometimes I really miss Ask Jeeves.

Judge Dredd in 2025: What to Read Next! | 2000 AD Today marks the 48th anniversary of Judge Dredd’s debut! That’s right, readers: despite being one of the most famous characters to come from 2000 AD, The Lawman of the Future didn’t actually make his ...

Today marks 48 years of Judge Dredd! To celebrate, I've compiled a list of Modern Dredd titles if you want to jump on and read some of his stories for the first time: 2000ad.com/news/judge-d...

People Are Now Trolling Elon Musk's Inbox In A Very Specific Way "You really can just email Elon Musk..."

#Emails2DOGE in the #news - mostly on platforms we've left behind, but there's at least a mention of #Bluesky efforts as well: www.yahoo.com/news/people-...

Anyone willing to explain the weird chain thing to me?

Why does he dress so cheap looking?

My favourite thing about wine pairings, apart from using it to explain the flavour profile and get a customer excited about drinking it, is tasting the wine and getting inspired for a menu. One of the best meals I ever cooked was because I had an exceptional Grüner Veltliner and got inspired.

Features | Why a little wine pairing knowhow is useful People say wine pairing advice makes wine unnecessarily complicated but suppose it just makes it much more enjoyable? And it’s an easy skill to acquire.

People sometimes have a pop at food and wine pairing on the basis it makes meals more complicated. Here's why I think it simply makes eating more joyful www.matchingfoodandwine.com/news/feature...

A black shirt with a print of John Higgin's classic 2000 AD cover featuring Judge Dredd. The slogan says "Democracy isn't working!"

"Democracy isn't working!" says Judge Dredd – get this classic John Higgins cover, plus loads of other 2000 AD designs, on a quality tee ➡️ bit.ly/3QiPtj5

A young girl in a red chequered apron holding a copper saucier pan on a gas oven. There is milk and melted butter in the pan.

Half term day off together. We’ve been swimming and cooking. Jess has very ably made the choux pastry for the potato croquettes.

Oh great…
Blofeld is going to be the good guy now.

A supermarket smoked salmon and cream cheese sandwich next to four small ISO glasses of wine. There are two whites, a rosé and a red.

One of those days when I get a nice little lunch perk and elevate an M&S sandwich with a selection of Forrest’s Marlborough wines. All absolutely great, but Chenin Blanc for the win today.