Cheryl Morgan
@cherylmorgan.bsky.social
Writer, editor, publisher. Science fiction and fantasy, also queer history. Welsh. May rant about rugby.
I see that Westminster is going through one of its periodic 'rats leaving a sinking ship' phases. Thankfully I am in Italy and can mostly ignore the drama.
February 9, 2026 at 3:41 PM
I see that Westminster is going through one of its periodic 'rats leaving a sinking ship' phases. Thankfully I am in Italy and can mostly ignore the drama.
Poor, deluded fools
February 9, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Poor, deluded fools
Reposted by Cheryl Morgan
Tim Allen was on the Board of the Sex Matters hate group before becoming Number 10 Comms Director. Hopefully Labour is realizing that it has no future in pitch-rolling for Reform. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Keir Starmer’s director of communications Tim Allan steps down
Exclusive: Decision follows departure of chief of staff Morgan McSweeney over Peter Mandelson scandal
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Tim Allen was on the Board of the Sex Matters hate group before becoming Number 10 Comms Director. Hopefully Labour is realizing that it has no future in pitch-rolling for Reform. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
And BlueSky is censoring the images. Of course it is 🤦♀️
February 9, 2026 at 8:21 AM
And BlueSky is censoring the images. Of course it is 🤦♀️
For the next few days I will mostly be at Sapienza University in Rome. The conference is taking place inside the Museum of Classical Art, which is full of stuff.
February 9, 2026 at 8:20 AM
For the next few days I will mostly be at Sapienza University in Rome. The conference is taking place inside the Museum of Classical Art, which is full of stuff.
Fili di pepperoncino
February 9, 2026 at 8:15 AM
Fili di pepperoncino
Dunno, I have never tried it
February 9, 2026 at 6:04 AM
Dunno, I have never tried it
No, it is not. That would be a very expensive pizza.
February 9, 2026 at 5:06 AM
No, it is not. That would be a very expensive pizza.
Good guess, but the pizza was only €13.
February 8, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Good guess, but the pizza was only €13.
Reposted by Cheryl Morgan
The players (and the coaching crew) can’t help what the team owner does or doesn’t do. But I just feel like putting this out here today.
February 8, 2026 at 6:52 PM
The players (and the coaching crew) can’t help what the team owner does or doesn’t do. But I just feel like putting this out here today.
Fili di pepperoncino
February 8, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Fili di pepperoncino
Mission accomplished
February 8, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Mission accomplished
I'm meeting Francesco Verso on Thursday night. Colosseo is his local stop, I believe, but I will leave food to him as he grew up in Trastevere.
February 8, 2026 at 6:27 PM
I'm meeting Francesco Verso on Thursday night. Colosseo is his local stop, I believe, but I will leave food to him as he grew up in Trastevere.
Thanks. My hotel has recommended Fornace Stella on Piazza Lecce for pizza so I am giving it a try.
February 8, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Thanks. My hotel has recommended Fornace Stella on Piazza Lecce for pizza so I am giving it a try.
Happy Superb Owl day to those that celebrate it
February 8, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Happy Superb Owl day to those that celebrate it
I see that McSweeny has quit. Presumably that is to allow him to devote all his time to making Streeting the next PM, and thereby maintaining the link to Thiel.
February 8, 2026 at 4:26 PM
I see that McSweeny has quit. Presumably that is to allow him to devote all his time to making Streeting the next PM, and thereby maintaining the link to Thiel.
On board the Leonardo Express 🚄
February 8, 2026 at 4:09 PM
On board the Leonardo Express 🚄
I have been making offerings to Jupiter & Tempestas. Hoping for dry weather on Tuesday morning as I am making a pilgrimage to Ostia Antica.
February 8, 2026 at 4:07 PM
I have been making offerings to Jupiter & Tempestas. Hoping for dry weather on Tuesday morning as I am making a pilgrimage to Ostia Antica.
Assyriology conference at Sapienza. Am probably OK for food as local students will be helping us, but recommendations always welcome. Hotel is on Via Bari.
February 8, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Assyriology conference at Sapienza. Am probably OK for food as local students will be helping us, but recommendations always welcome. Hotel is on Via Bari.
Closing down comms
February 8, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Closing down comms
Boarded. Next stop Roma, where the weather is... Well, if you saw the rugby yesterday you will know.
February 8, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Boarded. Next stop Roma, where the weather is... Well, if you saw the rugby yesterday you will know.