Today is #HobbitDay because both Bilbo and Frodo Baggins were born on September 22nd. Normally we'd shire a hobbit pun or two but it might just feel like a tolkien gesture and we don't want to embarrass our elves. Anyway come and boromir #Tolkien books.

Today’s view

Kipper enjoying his early morning snowy walk

Pity Farage wasn’t asked about this - he should be forced to own it @bbclaurak.bsky.social @theneweuropean.bsky.social

Welcome to the year 45x45 (2025). The last time we had a square year 44x44 (1936) fascism and antisemitism were on the rise across Europe and the world faced years of war. Just saying. Oh and the King abdicated.

Risa in her new best Christmas box. Thankfully the cheese is already in the fridge

Risa still loving the Boots box #catboxsunday

Jackson Brodie Book 6. Excellent read as always and funny too. Lots of local places mentioned. Enjoyed the gentle dig at Richard Osman books.

Another day, another box

This’ll be here before you know it. Saturday 7th December, upstairs at The Triangle in Shipley from 8pm. Bring your Day & Night vinyl to play or just your ears to listen.

Peek a boo!

More Risa jigsaw interference this morning

Risa hindering the jigsaw progress

Lovely Risa

Just finished this by Chris Whittaker after almost giving up 1/3 in. But I persevered and enjoy the scene setting and characters. Plot a bit far fetched in places and it all goes a bit Shawshank Redemption at the end but generally enjoyed.