Jack Monroe
@jackmonroe.bsky.social
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Jack Monroe
@jackmonroe.bsky.social
· Nov 20
Took Laurie to the local dog cafe today. Friendly older gentleman bought a large packet of communal biscuits and handed them around. Two down, I’m thinking they’re pleasantly savoury and go really rather well with a cuppa. By the third I realised I’m the only human with one in my mouth.
Alive, happy, a good deal of fun, seems to still like his parents and want to hang out with us, I think we might have just pulled it off somehow 🥰
January 1, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Alive, happy, a good deal of fun, seems to still like his parents and want to hang out with us, I think we might have just pulled it off somehow 🥰
15 this year. Taller than me now - has been for some time!
January 1, 2025 at 1:21 AM
15 this year. Taller than me now - has been for some time!
Saw 2025 in on the couch with the Teen and the large dog, a packet of gingerbread Oreos, summer fruits squash, watching Ted (his choice - opened up some, uh, ‘casual discussions’.) The cat was asleep in a box in the hall, as is his wont when it’s windy. Liking 2025 so far. Think I’ll stick with it.
January 1, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Saw 2025 in on the couch with the Teen and the large dog, a packet of gingerbread Oreos, summer fruits squash, watching Ted (his choice - opened up some, uh, ‘casual discussions’.) The cat was asleep in a box in the hall, as is his wont when it’s windy. Liking 2025 so far. Think I’ll stick with it.
12,000 fireworks apparently. Bloody marvellous effort.
January 1, 2025 at 1:11 AM
12,000 fireworks apparently. Bloody marvellous effort.
Paddington at the end made me (and the boy) a bit emosh. And the D-Day voices.
January 1, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Paddington at the end made me (and the boy) a bit emosh. And the D-Day voices.
I absolutely cackled at that
January 1, 2025 at 1:09 AM
I absolutely cackled at that
Things Can Only Get Better on the London fireworks display made me properly lol. Good old Sadiq. Happy New Year, folx x
January 1, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Things Can Only Get Better on the London fireworks display made me properly lol. Good old Sadiq. Happy New Year, folx x
It’s gone straight to the top of the ‘to watch’ pile; thanks for the heads up! Σας ευχαριστώ
December 29, 2024 at 12:21 AM
It’s gone straight to the top of the ‘to watch’ pile; thanks for the heads up! Σας ευχαριστώ
Thanks! I’ll add it to the list
December 29, 2024 at 12:20 AM
Thanks! I’ll add it to the list
Knightleys best performance to date I think; she suits the dark gritty violence in a very surprising way
December 29, 2024 at 12:19 AM
Knightleys best performance to date I think; she suits the dark gritty violence in a very surprising way
OH I’ve just read that she plays ALL THREE WITCHES. I may combust with glee
December 29, 2024 at 12:18 AM
OH I’ve just read that she plays ALL THREE WITCHES. I may combust with glee
(She was the wife of the mayor)
December 29, 2024 at 12:18 AM
(She was the wife of the mayor)
Oooh thanks for the recommendation, I can imagine she would absolutely knock that out of the park. Look forward to seeing it!
December 29, 2024 at 12:15 AM
Oooh thanks for the recommendation, I can imagine she would absolutely knock that out of the park. Look forward to seeing it!
She’s phenomenal. Such a rich and engaging actor. Thanks for the heads up on this!
December 29, 2024 at 12:14 AM
She’s phenomenal. Such a rich and engaging actor. Thanks for the heads up on this!
In the past few days I’ve binge watched Black Doves, Poor Things and Megalopolis, and have concluded that I now want to watch every single thing Aikaterina Hadjipateras (aka Kathryn Hunter) has ever been in. I’m obsessed. I adore her. What a phenomenal actor.
December 28, 2024 at 11:46 PM
In the past few days I’ve binge watched Black Doves, Poor Things and Megalopolis, and have concluded that I now want to watch every single thing Aikaterina Hadjipateras (aka Kathryn Hunter) has ever been in. I’m obsessed. I adore her. What a phenomenal actor.
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“When I was growing up, our home was my family’s security. We can’t build a strong future for our country unless people have a safe home today”
Prime Minister Keir Starmer writes in his Christmas message for @bigissue.com
www.bigissue.com/opinion/keir...
Prime Minister Keir Starmer writes in his Christmas message for @bigissue.com
www.bigissue.com/opinion/keir...
December 20, 2024 at 7:06 AM
“When I was growing up, our home was my family’s security. We can’t build a strong future for our country unless people have a safe home today”
Prime Minister Keir Starmer writes in his Christmas message for @bigissue.com
www.bigissue.com/opinion/keir...
Prime Minister Keir Starmer writes in his Christmas message for @bigissue.com
www.bigissue.com/opinion/keir...
Exactly. Like how dare I care for and treat a sick animal. Absolute monster 👹
December 19, 2024 at 11:30 PM
Exactly. Like how dare I care for and treat a sick animal. Absolute monster 👹
Because several of the cats previous treatments weren’t covered by the insurance so I cancelled it and opted to save the difference. The dogs insurance has been fine so far. Not sure why it’s any of anyone else’s business tbh, weird thing for strangers to get hung up on
December 19, 2024 at 10:53 PM
Because several of the cats previous treatments weren’t covered by the insurance so I cancelled it and opted to save the difference. The dogs insurance has been fine so far. Not sure why it’s any of anyone else’s business tbh, weird thing for strangers to get hung up on
I mean, I’d try it
December 19, 2024 at 10:48 PM
I mean, I’d try it
I’m not sure AI is advanced enough to imitate my particular brand of chaos 😂
December 19, 2024 at 10:48 PM
I’m not sure AI is advanced enough to imitate my particular brand of chaos 😂
Precisely, which is why I binned it off and opted to put the equivalent aside each month instead. Worked for us, but might not be for everyone.
December 19, 2024 at 10:35 PM
Precisely, which is why I binned it off and opted to put the equivalent aside each month instead. Worked for us, but might not be for everyone.
‘Pets can be put down’ isn’t the flex you think it is. They’re family here.
December 19, 2024 at 10:33 PM
‘Pets can be put down’ isn’t the flex you think it is. They’re family here.
Why? His treatment was paid for and he got everything he needed, and it still worked out cheaper than it would have been to have paid the insurance over the same time period. I chose to pay into savings as a prudent reserve instead of insurance; whats possibly irresponsible about that?
December 19, 2024 at 10:30 PM
Why? His treatment was paid for and he got everything he needed, and it still worked out cheaper than it would have been to have paid the insurance over the same time period. I chose to pay into savings as a prudent reserve instead of insurance; whats possibly irresponsible about that?