Benjamin Judge
@benjaminjudge.bsky.social
Writer. Reader.
I have decided to draw every species of bird even though I'm not very good at drawing birds. Why not, eh? Birds are cool.
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I have decided to draw every species of bird even though I'm not very good at drawing birds. Why not, eh? Birds are cool.
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Today’s haul from Renewal North West in Stockport. £9.30 for the lot. What a shop.
October 18, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Today’s haul from Renewal North West in Stockport. £9.30 for the lot. What a shop.
Went to Stockport. Met this guy.
October 18, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Went to Stockport. Met this guy.
Managed to have the busiest day ever in and around Liverpool. Two museums, one art gallery, one film, twenty two charity shops (five new lps) and just over twelve miles of walking.
October 10, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Managed to have the busiest day ever in and around Liverpool. Two museums, one art gallery, one film, twenty two charity shops (five new lps) and just over twelve miles of walking.
Had a go at this Chariya Khattiyot recipe in the latest Sainsbury’s Magazine. Not only was it really easy (see photo) but it’s easily in the top ten tastiest things I’ve ever cooked. Very much recommended.
September 9, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Had a go at this Chariya Khattiyot recipe in the latest Sainsbury’s Magazine. Not only was it really easy (see photo) but it’s easily in the top ten tastiest things I’ve ever cooked. Very much recommended.
Today’s plan: Have a think about how the summer is going to work and,weather permitting, clear some more brambles out the garden.
Today’s listening:
Today’s listening:
July 23, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Today’s plan: Have a think about how the summer is going to work and,weather permitting, clear some more brambles out the garden.
Today’s listening:
Today’s listening:
Today’s plan: try to be reasonably productive but no pressure because it’s already too hot for that sort of thing.
Today’s listening…
Today’s listening…
July 11, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Today’s plan: try to be reasonably productive but no pressure because it’s already too hot for that sort of thing.
Today’s listening…
Today’s listening…
Look how much fun I had in Oslo last month.
July 9, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Look how much fun I had in Oslo last month.
Today’s plans: Try again at finishing a short story, plan a walk for next week, book some cinema tickets, tackle the monster brambles that have taken over half the garden.
Today’s listening:
Today’s listening:
July 3, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Today’s plans: Try again at finishing a short story, plan a walk for next week, book some cinema tickets, tackle the monster brambles that have taken over half the garden.
Today’s listening:
Today’s listening:
Today’s plans: next draft of a new story, work out what to cook next week, start thinking about the six weeks holiday, watch an episode of Elsbeth.
Today’s listening:
Today’s listening:
July 2, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Today’s plans: next draft of a new story, work out what to cook next week, start thinking about the six weeks holiday, watch an episode of Elsbeth.
Today’s listening:
Today’s listening:
I went to Blackpool today and took this very grown up and mature photo.
April 3, 2025 at 3:55 PM
I went to Blackpool today and took this very grown up and mature photo.
Living it up in first class, on a twelve minute train journey, because it was 10p cheaper than a standard ticket. Comfy seats though, and everyone gets a table. Pretty fancy.
March 17, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Living it up in first class, on a twelve minute train journey, because it was 10p cheaper than a standard ticket. Comfy seats though, and everyone gets a table. Pretty fancy.
Just found this painting in a charity shop. Possibly the best three pounds I’ll ever spend.
February 17, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Just found this painting in a charity shop. Possibly the best three pounds I’ll ever spend.
About to watch a scary film double bill at the cinema so I decided to settle my nerves with this incredibly soothing artwork. I am currently very calm. Time to see some ghosts/werewolves.
January 26, 2025 at 11:05 AM
About to watch a scary film double bill at the cinema so I decided to settle my nerves with this incredibly soothing artwork. I am currently very calm. Time to see some ghosts/werewolves.
Cat on the line.
January 18, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Cat on the line.
Just about to treat myself to a six minute journey on Greater Manchester’s quietest rail service. Reddish South to Denton. One train each way a week. Only 54 passengers recorded on the line in 2023/24.
January 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Just about to treat myself to a six minute journey on Greater Manchester’s quietest rail service. Reddish South to Denton. One train each way a week. Only 54 passengers recorded on the line in 2023/24.
Quite pleased with my new LEGO set.
January 11, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Quite pleased with my new LEGO set.
My resolution to try to find more time to read going pretty well so far. Book five of 2025 finished.
I bought this last year in a charity shop that had some stunningly overpriced vinyl. I pretended the book was really rare as I bought it to wind up the manager. I’m not a good person.
I bought this last year in a charity shop that had some stunningly overpriced vinyl. I pretended the book was really rare as I bought it to wind up the manager. I’m not a good person.
January 6, 2025 at 2:56 PM
My resolution to try to find more time to read going pretty well so far. Book five of 2025 finished.
I bought this last year in a charity shop that had some stunningly overpriced vinyl. I pretended the book was really rare as I bought it to wind up the manager. I’m not a good person.
I bought this last year in a charity shop that had some stunningly overpriced vinyl. I pretended the book was really rare as I bought it to wind up the manager. I’m not a good person.
Book four of 2025. It will come as no surprise that I loved it.
January 2, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Book four of 2025. It will come as no surprise that I loved it.
Too rainy to go out yesterday so I kicked off my 2025 reading with a bang. Three books* in one day! One about burning the system down, one about the consequences of tamping down emotions, and one about lockdown. All very good.
*two of the books were quite small and I'd already started the other one
*two of the books were quite small and I'd already started the other one
January 2, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Too rainy to go out yesterday so I kicked off my 2025 reading with a bang. Three books* in one day! One about burning the system down, one about the consequences of tamping down emotions, and one about lockdown. All very good.
*two of the books were quite small and I'd already started the other one
*two of the books were quite small and I'd already started the other one
One and a bit days into the Christmas holiday. Two 1000 piece jigsaws completed. Might take a break now. Watch a film or something.
December 22, 2024 at 10:47 AM
One and a bit days into the Christmas holiday. Two 1000 piece jigsaws completed. Might take a break now. Watch a film or something.
First jigsaw of Christmas. Done.
December 21, 2024 at 2:58 PM
First jigsaw of Christmas. Done.
In which I notice that A Jack Jones Christmas perfectly mirrors a typical British Christmas Day.
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December 17, 2024 at 10:50 AM
In which I notice that A Jack Jones Christmas perfectly mirrors a typical British Christmas Day.
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This week I discovered that I had very strong opinions about this very bad record.
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December 10, 2024 at 10:01 AM
This week I discovered that I had very strong opinions about this very bad record.
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Over on the blog, I've moved onto the Christmas records. Today, what is cooler, Julie Andrews or Lambchop? benjaminjudge.com
December 5, 2024 at 11:59 AM
Over on the blog, I've moved onto the Christmas records. Today, what is cooler, Julie Andrews or Lambchop? benjaminjudge.com