Duncan
@duncanh.bsky.social
Odd user of words.
Sociopolitics. Culture. (He/Him)
South African.
Sociopolitics. Culture. (He/Him)
South African.
Reposted by Duncan
My message is short and sweet: Cappuccino Pavlova is #RecipeOfTheDay! www.nigella.com/recipes/capp...
Cappuccino Pavlova
I am inordinately proud of this, and am not ashamed to say so.
I have long been a pava-holic but this is my first venture into a fruit-free (though far from fruitless) version. The instant espresso p...
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January 25, 2026 at 10:49 AM
My message is short and sweet: Cappuccino Pavlova is #RecipeOfTheDay! www.nigella.com/recipes/capp...
Reminder: vaccines work.
January 24, 2026 at 9:36 AM
Reminder: vaccines work.
I've been seeing versions of the "Board of Peace" being illustrated.
And, on *that* basis, they do the job: cartoons are a form of art.
But, also: I don't want us to detach from reality.
These are real human beings [with vested interests] *choosing* to be obsequious minions.
And, on *that* basis, they do the job: cartoons are a form of art.
But, also: I don't want us to detach from reality.
These are real human beings [with vested interests] *choosing* to be obsequious minions.
January 23, 2026 at 10:54 AM
I've been seeing versions of the "Board of Peace" being illustrated.
And, on *that* basis, they do the job: cartoons are a form of art.
But, also: I don't want us to detach from reality.
These are real human beings [with vested interests] *choosing* to be obsequious minions.
And, on *that* basis, they do the job: cartoons are a form of art.
But, also: I don't want us to detach from reality.
These are real human beings [with vested interests] *choosing* to be obsequious minions.
I'm glad the court got to the bottom of this.
January 22, 2026 at 6:17 PM
I'm glad the court got to the bottom of this.
At every level of progress in society, nothing gets done without women.
Nothing about life *is*, without women.
It is therefore not only unconscionable but simply idiotic to disregard the concept of equality as if you're currently in the 1950s.
Nothing about life *is*, without women.
It is therefore not only unconscionable but simply idiotic to disregard the concept of equality as if you're currently in the 1950s.
January 16, 2026 at 3:37 PM
At every level of progress in society, nothing gets done without women.
Nothing about life *is*, without women.
It is therefore not only unconscionable but simply idiotic to disregard the concept of equality as if you're currently in the 1950s.
Nothing about life *is*, without women.
It is therefore not only unconscionable but simply idiotic to disregard the concept of equality as if you're currently in the 1950s.
The first Nobel Peace Prize was officially awarded in 1901.
In 2026, a petulant, enabled & coddled president has coerced his way to ''accepting'' the award.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee had to officially make it clear that this is not how things work.
This is where we're at.
In 2026, a petulant, enabled & coddled president has coerced his way to ''accepting'' the award.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee had to officially make it clear that this is not how things work.
This is where we're at.
January 16, 2026 at 6:19 AM
The first Nobel Peace Prize was officially awarded in 1901.
In 2026, a petulant, enabled & coddled president has coerced his way to ''accepting'' the award.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee had to officially make it clear that this is not how things work.
This is where we're at.
In 2026, a petulant, enabled & coddled president has coerced his way to ''accepting'' the award.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee had to officially make it clear that this is not how things work.
This is where we're at.
Despite what's generally regurgitated by our society: Mental healthcare, *is* [part of] healthcare.
If you didn't take care [get to?] of yourself in the ways that you needed today, that's okay.
You get to choose to do so tomorrow, again. (Whatever that means to- and for you.)
If you didn't take care [get to?] of yourself in the ways that you needed today, that's okay.
You get to choose to do so tomorrow, again. (Whatever that means to- and for you.)
January 14, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Despite what's generally regurgitated by our society: Mental healthcare, *is* [part of] healthcare.
If you didn't take care [get to?] of yourself in the ways that you needed today, that's okay.
You get to choose to do so tomorrow, again. (Whatever that means to- and for you.)
If you didn't take care [get to?] of yourself in the ways that you needed today, that's okay.
You get to choose to do so tomorrow, again. (Whatever that means to- and for you.)
Constructively search for the beauty in this world.
Find it. (Allow it to find you, too.)
And, then: hold onto it.
It matters that you do.
It matters that you know that the beauty that You put out into this world, matters.
Go.
Find it. (Allow it to find you, too.)
And, then: hold onto it.
It matters that you do.
It matters that you know that the beauty that You put out into this world, matters.
Go.
January 11, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Constructively search for the beauty in this world.
Find it. (Allow it to find you, too.)
And, then: hold onto it.
It matters that you do.
It matters that you know that the beauty that You put out into this world, matters.
Go.
Find it. (Allow it to find you, too.)
And, then: hold onto it.
It matters that you do.
It matters that you know that the beauty that You put out into this world, matters.
Go.
One day, when it’s safe, when there’s no personal downside to calling a thing what it is, when it’s too late to hold anyone accountable, everyone will have always been against this.
— El Akkad
— El Akkad
January 9, 2026 at 6:43 PM
One day, when it’s safe, when there’s no personal downside to calling a thing what it is, when it’s too late to hold anyone accountable, everyone will have always been against this.
— El Akkad
— El Akkad
It's a despairing time to be alive.
Got me thinking: as a kid, when I was in public with my (late) mom, I had to emotionally prep for folks stopping her to chat.
Me, being me, it used to be irksome, but as an adult, now — something that brings me comfort: her humanity & laugh.
Got me thinking: as a kid, when I was in public with my (late) mom, I had to emotionally prep for folks stopping her to chat.
Me, being me, it used to be irksome, but as an adult, now — something that brings me comfort: her humanity & laugh.
January 8, 2026 at 1:02 PM
It's a despairing time to be alive.
Got me thinking: as a kid, when I was in public with my (late) mom, I had to emotionally prep for folks stopping her to chat.
Me, being me, it used to be irksome, but as an adult, now — something that brings me comfort: her humanity & laugh.
Got me thinking: as a kid, when I was in public with my (late) mom, I had to emotionally prep for folks stopping her to chat.
Me, being me, it used to be irksome, but as an adult, now — something that brings me comfort: her humanity & laugh.
Reposted by Duncan
Another thing about Maduro capture — this isn’t the work of fools, which means serious military people, and not just trumps dumb and dumber collection of idiots — went along with this. I’m so tired of seeing media frame this as just a Trump thing - this is maybe the most American thing he’s done.
January 4, 2026 at 1:19 AM
Another thing about Maduro capture — this isn’t the work of fools, which means serious military people, and not just trumps dumb and dumber collection of idiots — went along with this. I’m so tired of seeing media frame this as just a Trump thing - this is maybe the most American thing he’s done.
Ever since Iraq, there's been a running joke on the Internet, whenever oil is discovered somewhere on the planet — that it is "about to receive some democracy".
And, over the past 48 hours the cloak of amusement has just been completely removed through Venezuela, hasn't it?
And, over the past 48 hours the cloak of amusement has just been completely removed through Venezuela, hasn't it?
January 4, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Ever since Iraq, there's been a running joke on the Internet, whenever oil is discovered somewhere on the planet — that it is "about to receive some democracy".
And, over the past 48 hours the cloak of amusement has just been completely removed through Venezuela, hasn't it?
And, over the past 48 hours the cloak of amusement has just been completely removed through Venezuela, hasn't it?
Assuming they first had to get a feel for what folks' reactions would be, huh?
Now, to do some more █████████ — before releasing the next batch, right?
Now, to do some more █████████ — before releasing the next batch, right?
Justice Department says Epstein document release could take few more weeks reut.rs/4qi4tOa
Justice Department says Epstein document release could take few more weeks
The Congressionally-mandated release of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein could take a few more weeks, the Justice Department said on Wednesday, after the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York and the FBI uncovered more than a million potentially-relevant documents.
reut.rs
December 24, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Assuming they first had to get a feel for what folks' reactions would be, huh?
Now, to do some more █████████ — before releasing the next batch, right?
Now, to do some more █████████ — before releasing the next batch, right?
This made me chuckle.
December 24, 2025 at 5:54 PM
This made me chuckle.
Reposted by Duncan
‘Carol’ as in ‘Christmas carol’ originally referred to dances performed in the round.
It later referred to the song of merriment that accompanied said dances.
‘Carol’ is your mom’s friend who sells labradoodle sweaters on Etsy.
It later referred to the song of merriment that accompanied said dances.
‘Carol’ is your mom’s friend who sells labradoodle sweaters on Etsy.
December 23, 2025 at 2:32 PM
‘Carol’ as in ‘Christmas carol’ originally referred to dances performed in the round.
It later referred to the song of merriment that accompanied said dances.
‘Carol’ is your mom’s friend who sells labradoodle sweaters on Etsy.
It later referred to the song of merriment that accompanied said dances.
‘Carol’ is your mom’s friend who sells labradoodle sweaters on Etsy.
Bananas.
Hell world aside, she offers solid advice at the end that extends to online info consumption more generally, like:
• slow down
• don’t passively consume content
• take a closer look at the source
• look for context
• look for credible reporting
• slow down
• don’t passively consume content
• take a closer look at the source
• look for context
• look for credible reporting
Hell World. Hell World. Hell World.
December 20, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Bananas.
The Western Cape High Court eventually ruled against an arms company after it brought an urgent application against Open Secrets.
Read groundup.org.za/article/how-... by Ntokozo Dladla for Open Secrets
Read groundup.org.za/article/how-... by Ntokozo Dladla for Open Secrets
How an arms company tried to block your right to know - and failed
Integrated Convoy Protection misled the court
groundup.org.za
December 18, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Yup.
Caring is an act of resistance in a system that thrives on indifference.
December 18, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Yup.
Trump is, as a human being — an idiotic person.
But, it'd be a mistake to think that there aren't people behind him weighing all the decisions he makes and doesn't.
But, it'd be a mistake to think that there aren't people behind him weighing all the decisions he makes and doesn't.
December 18, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Trump is, as a human being — an idiotic person.
But, it'd be a mistake to think that there aren't people behind him weighing all the decisions he makes and doesn't.
But, it'd be a mistake to think that there aren't people behind him weighing all the decisions he makes and doesn't.
I've been taking a break from social media over the past few weeks (here excluded) — but, Jesus, it's been difficult?
I've been saying: fooor fuck's sake?
About 100 times a day.
I've been saying: fooor fuck's sake?
About 100 times a day.
December 18, 2025 at 5:57 AM
I've been taking a break from social media over the past few weeks (here excluded) — but, Jesus, it's been difficult?
I've been saying: fooor fuck's sake?
About 100 times a day.
I've been saying: fooor fuck's sake?
About 100 times a day.
Presidents come and go. With or without respect.
But, one hopes that it (respect) does remain intact for the Office.
If nothing else, regaining *that*, is going to be difficult for the United States once the petulant child currently occupying it, leaves.
But, one hopes that it (respect) does remain intact for the Office.
If nothing else, regaining *that*, is going to be difficult for the United States once the petulant child currently occupying it, leaves.
December 15, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Presidents come and go. With or without respect.
But, one hopes that it (respect) does remain intact for the Office.
If nothing else, regaining *that*, is going to be difficult for the United States once the petulant child currently occupying it, leaves.
But, one hopes that it (respect) does remain intact for the Office.
If nothing else, regaining *that*, is going to be difficult for the United States once the petulant child currently occupying it, leaves.
So no one told you life was gonna be this way?
Your job's a joke, you're broke, your love life's D.O.A.?
It's like you're always stuck in second gear?
Your job's a joke, you're broke, your love life's D.O.A.?
It's like you're always stuck in second gear?
December 12, 2025 at 8:40 PM
So no one told you life was gonna be this way?
Your job's a joke, you're broke, your love life's D.O.A.?
It's like you're always stuck in second gear?
Your job's a joke, you're broke, your love life's D.O.A.?
It's like you're always stuck in second gear?
An interesting time to be alive.
Info is [generally] readily available to evaluate & come to a conclusion? In comparison to where we've been, it's simpler.. to establish *right* from *wrong*.
But, adults are choosing not.. that?
And, I mean: self-preservation/money, etc. but, yeah?
Fascinating.
Info is [generally] readily available to evaluate & come to a conclusion? In comparison to where we've been, it's simpler.. to establish *right* from *wrong*.
But, adults are choosing not.. that?
And, I mean: self-preservation/money, etc. but, yeah?
Fascinating.
December 12, 2025 at 4:28 PM
An interesting time to be alive.
Info is [generally] readily available to evaluate & come to a conclusion? In comparison to where we've been, it's simpler.. to establish *right* from *wrong*.
But, adults are choosing not.. that?
And, I mean: self-preservation/money, etc. but, yeah?
Fascinating.
Info is [generally] readily available to evaluate & come to a conclusion? In comparison to where we've been, it's simpler.. to establish *right* from *wrong*.
But, adults are choosing not.. that?
And, I mean: self-preservation/money, etc. but, yeah?
Fascinating.
This is unconscionable and definitely unsustainable.
The richest 10 percent of the world's population owns three-quarters of all personal wealth.
Where in the world are wealth and income most unequal?
The richest 10 percent of the world's population owns three-quarters of all personal wealth.
bit.ly
December 10, 2025 at 11:36 AM
This is unconscionable and definitely unsustainable.
Love this for her.
Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
November 27, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Love this for her.