Philip Ardagh
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Award-winning children's author, poet, reviewer & commentator. Lifetime Ambassador CILIP School Libraries Group, ambassador Stratford-upon-Avon Literary Festival and Northern Children's Book Festival. Co-writer 'High in the Clouds' with Paul McCartney
One of Ginger Biscuit's final acts was to make his way upstairs - which would have been painfully difficult for him - and to sneak into our bedroom where he curled up on my side of the bed. For me, who couldn't be there at the end, that speaks a thousand words.
February 2, 2026 at 8:16 PM
One of Ginger Biscuit's final acts was to make his way upstairs - which would have been painfully difficult for him - and to sneak into our bedroom where he curled up on my side of the bed. For me, who couldn't be there at the end, that speaks a thousand words.
LOVING this series, and I've watched just about every English-language version of The Traitors from around the globe.
As for Stephen's Star-Trek-style jumpsuit? Out of this WORLD!
As for Stephen's Star-Trek-style jumpsuit? Out of this WORLD!
January 18, 2026 at 1:28 PM
LOVING this series, and I've watched just about every English-language version of The Traitors from around the globe.
As for Stephen's Star-Trek-style jumpsuit? Out of this WORLD!
As for Stephen's Star-Trek-style jumpsuit? Out of this WORLD!
THE MAN IS TALKING ABOUT 'TAKING COUNTRIES'!!!
January 18, 2026 at 1:23 PM
THE MAN IS TALKING ABOUT 'TAKING COUNTRIES'!!!
Sorry, no banana for scale.
January 5, 2026 at 12:39 AM
Sorry, no banana for scale.
A. has more water in it than a dewdrop on an oak leaf.
B. contains more water than a bead of sweat on the brow of a mouse.
C. contains less water than the Atlantic Ocean.
D. contains less water than in the body of the person who came up with such a poorly worded question.
B. contains more water than a bead of sweat on the brow of a mouse.
C. contains less water than the Atlantic Ocean.
D. contains less water than in the body of the person who came up with such a poorly worded question.
January 3, 2026 at 12:11 PM
A. has more water in it than a dewdrop on an oak leaf.
B. contains more water than a bead of sweat on the brow of a mouse.
C. contains less water than the Atlantic Ocean.
D. contains less water than in the body of the person who came up with such a poorly worded question.
B. contains more water than a bead of sweat on the brow of a mouse.
C. contains less water than the Atlantic Ocean.
D. contains less water than in the body of the person who came up with such a poorly worded question.
A quick reminder:
1. Venezuela has the LARGEST PROVEN OIL RESERVES IN THE WORLD.
2. Donald Trump is still a CONVICTED FELON and still appears in THE EPSTEIN FILES.
Thank you.
1. Venezuela has the LARGEST PROVEN OIL RESERVES IN THE WORLD.
2. Donald Trump is still a CONVICTED FELON and still appears in THE EPSTEIN FILES.
Thank you.
January 3, 2026 at 10:53 AM
A quick reminder:
1. Venezuela has the LARGEST PROVEN OIL RESERVES IN THE WORLD.
2. Donald Trump is still a CONVICTED FELON and still appears in THE EPSTEIN FILES.
Thank you.
1. Venezuela has the LARGEST PROVEN OIL RESERVES IN THE WORLD.
2. Donald Trump is still a CONVICTED FELON and still appears in THE EPSTEIN FILES.
Thank you.
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'...You often find out at trial that people dispute things, that you never thought would be disputed during the investigation...'
I hear you #JackSmith When defendants have their backs up against the proverbial wall, they might dispute anything & of course, lie
I hear you #JackSmith When defendants have their backs up against the proverbial wall, they might dispute anything & of course, lie
January 2, 2026 at 6:10 PM
'...You often find out at trial that people dispute things, that you never thought would be disputed during the investigation...'
I hear you #JackSmith When defendants have their backs up against the proverbial wall, they might dispute anything & of course, lie
I hear you #JackSmith When defendants have their backs up against the proverbial wall, they might dispute anything & of course, lie
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Canada: Our Prime Minster studied at Oxford and Harvard, was the Governor of both the Banks of England and Canada, and is recognized as one of the sharpest financial minds around.
America: oh yeah? Our guy has to take dementia tests every week.
America: oh yeah? Our guy has to take dementia tests every week.
January 2, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Canada: Our Prime Minster studied at Oxford and Harvard, was the Governor of both the Banks of England and Canada, and is recognized as one of the sharpest financial minds around.
America: oh yeah? Our guy has to take dementia tests every week.
America: oh yeah? Our guy has to take dementia tests every week.
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This alone could get Mamdani reelected.
January 2, 2026 at 8:09 PM
This alone could get Mamdani reelected.
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Mamdani has only been Mayor for a day & criminals are already fleeing New York
January 2, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Mamdani has only been Mayor for a day & criminals are already fleeing New York
A Guffalo defribillator? A merchandising opportunity too far? #gruffalo #juliadonaldsonandaxelscheffler #juliadonaldson #axelscheffler #juliadonaldsonbooks
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December 30, 2025 at 2:27 PM
A Guffalo defribillator? A merchandising opportunity too far? #gruffalo #juliadonaldsonandaxelscheffler #juliadonaldson #axelscheffler #juliadonaldsonbooks
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Today, 26th December, is St Stephen's Day or the Feast of St Stephen. It is also known, in some countries, as Boxing Day. The name is derived from wanting to punch people who insisting on boring you with how Boxing Day got its name. Hope you had a great Christmas.
December 26, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Today, 26th December, is St Stephen's Day or the Feast of St Stephen. It is also known, in some countries, as Boxing Day. The name is derived from wanting to punch people who insisting on boring you with how Boxing Day got its name. Hope you had a great Christmas.
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If Network NEWSCASTS, and their Late Night Shows, are almost 100% Accurate about a Pathological Liar and Convicted Felon who Incited an Insurrection, tried to Steal a Fair Election and is Covering up Sex Crimes against Children, shouldn't his Disgraceful Presidency be terminated? I say, YES!
December 24, 2025 at 9:28 PM
If Network NEWSCASTS, and their Late Night Shows, are almost 100% Accurate about a Pathological Liar and Convicted Felon who Incited an Insurrection, tried to Steal a Fair Election and is Covering up Sex Crimes against Children, shouldn't his Disgraceful Presidency be terminated? I say, YES!
What some folk don't seem to get is that any decent human being would want ALL accused of crimes revealed in the Epstein files to be investigated. If Clinton & Gates have acted criminally, charge them. This doesn't get Trump off the hook. It doesn't make him any LESS guilty.
December 19, 2025 at 10:00 PM
What some folk don't seem to get is that any decent human being would want ALL accused of crimes revealed in the Epstein files to be investigated. If Clinton & Gates have acted criminally, charge them. This doesn't get Trump off the hook. It doesn't make him any LESS guilty.
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I have this weird talent where I can identify what’s inside a wrapped present.
It’s a gift.
It’s a gift.
December 19, 2025 at 2:17 PM
I have this weird talent where I can identify what’s inside a wrapped present.
It’s a gift.
It’s a gift.
This assumes that Trump doesn't somehow find a way to 'postpone' (cancel) next year's midterms on some pretext, and then stay in power indefinitely. You don't knock down the White House East Wing for a ballroom you don't expect to be using WAY into the future. We live in dangerous times.
This is why I’m cautiously optimistic — in the long run.
December 7, 2025 at 4:46 PM
This assumes that Trump doesn't somehow find a way to 'postpone' (cancel) next year's midterms on some pretext, and then stay in power indefinitely. You don't knock down the White House East Wing for a ballroom you don't expect to be using WAY into the future. We live in dangerous times.
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My cartoon in this weeks @newyorker.com
December 1, 2025 at 7:40 PM
My cartoon in this weeks @newyorker.com
Oh dear. How sad. What a shame.
November 28, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Oh dear. How sad. What a shame.
Apparently, she moved house and forgot to dig it back up from under the patio. The house's new owners stepped in and did it for her.
November 22, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Apparently, she moved house and forgot to dig it back up from under the patio. The house's new owners stepped in and did it for her.
Good to see you front and centre in this year's Christmas Celebrity Bake Off, tinsel and all, Gareth. Did the puppets help with the show-stopper?@garethpjones.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Good to see you front and centre in this year's Christmas Celebrity Bake Off, tinsel and all, Gareth. Did the puppets help with the show-stopper?@garethpjones.bsky.social