Andrew Popp
@andrewpopp.bsky.social
Historian of economic life, emotions & the everyday. Living in Copenhagen, going swimming, being vegan.
Ravens are really great, though.
November 11, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Ravens are really great, though.
RIP. I remember my grandfather, who fought on and survived the Somme.
November 11, 2025 at 8:33 PM
RIP. I remember my grandfather, who fought on and survived the Somme.
Ravens would just have been an added bonus, the inky black icing on the cake.
November 11, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Ravens would just have been an added bonus, the inky black icing on the cake.
Another incredible painting I'd not seen before. Apropos not much my maternal grandfather fought at the Somme.
November 11, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Another incredible painting I'd not seen before. Apropos not much my maternal grandfather fought at the Somme.
This might sound weird, but I get a sense of how it's part of life.
November 11, 2025 at 7:50 PM
This might sound weird, but I get a sense of how it's part of life.
I have to say, I always really enjoy your cooking posts.
November 11, 2025 at 6:54 PM
I have to say, I always really enjoy your cooking posts.
I was so happy for you as I started reading this post. Sending you all every strength as you battle this together.
November 10, 2025 at 7:45 PM
I was so happy for you as I started reading this post. Sending you all every strength as you battle this together.
Both my grandfathers served in WWI. I’m not even really old.
November 9, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Both my grandfathers served in WWI. I’m not even really old.
Horrible (also, it still looks incredibly green!).
November 8, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Horrible (also, it still looks incredibly green!).
Me spoiling myself this evening: hazelnut and mushroom ragu on polenta.
November 8, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Me spoiling myself this evening: hazelnut and mushroom ragu on polenta.
Absolutely wonderful! Thanks for sharing with us!
November 8, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Absolutely wonderful! Thanks for sharing with us!
Pretty much my reaction.
November 7, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Pretty much my reaction.
Also the Post, a week or so ago.
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | Toxic femininity and the rise of cancel culture
Female aggression may have fueled the Great Awokening but it won’t end civilization.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Also the Post, a week or so ago.
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Very fond memories of Pukka Pies at chippies in Stoke in the early 80s.
November 5, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Very fond memories of Pukka Pies at chippies in Stoke in the early 80s.
I have a student at the moment who is just unbelievably chatty. She's wonderful at inviting people into conversations. It's an 8am Monday class and she always knows what everyone's weekend plans were and is ready with questions. Within seconds of entering the classroom she has everyone talking.
November 5, 2025 at 3:23 PM
I have a student at the moment who is just unbelievably chatty. She's wonderful at inviting people into conversations. It's an 8am Monday class and she always knows what everyone's weekend plans were and is ready with questions. Within seconds of entering the classroom she has everyone talking.
And obviously even the smallest school board race really matters.
November 5, 2025 at 5:29 AM
And obviously even the smallest school board race really matters.
This is an utterly insane quote from Burns.
November 4, 2025 at 6:31 PM
This is an utterly insane quote from Burns.