Inspirational stuff.

There are very few things a Flaming Lips gig can’t fix.

Nicola Sturgeon setting out her decision to quit the Scottish Parliament at the election next year.
‘I know in my heart, soul and head it’s the right time to make this announcement.’

First confirmed warm and sunny day of 2025 for a bike ride. One and seventh eights of an imperial mile to go.

Here's a picture of John Swinney with a nice wee cat from a more innocent time, a time before reports to government about banning pets in parts of Scotland.

If I’m cautious, will the shot gun pellets will go round me harmlessly?

I keep being told how political debate was so much better in the past.
From the Commons, 1966.

Asked AI to summarise an NUJ statement welcoming news that Apple had to stop using AI to summarise the news.
For clarity, I asked for it to be delivered in a clear poetic style for mass consumption.

Morning walk to the last tree before oblivion.

Of all the controversial topics in the FT piece with Nicola Sturgeon, this outrage about the good people of Kirkcaldy almost passed by.

Putting away the Christmas decorations always takes ages because I keep reading the old newspaper it’s all wrapped in.
From the Herald, 29th Dec 1998. How times have changed eh…🧐

Same as described in the League of Gentlemen, I think.