Helen Stanton
@helannsta.bsky.social
Lover of books , dogs , cats and wine.
Dog is feeling the cold after his haircut !
November 25, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Dog is feeling the cold after his haircut !
Warming up after a wet and windy walk
November 23, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Warming up after a wet and windy walk
Beautiful day seal watching in the baie de Somme
November 22, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Beautiful day seal watching in the baie de Somme
Bank holiday here today so Zelda’s taking it easy
November 11, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Bank holiday here today so Zelda’s taking it easy
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If Andrew doesn’t escape by horse tonight and board a boat to France, where he will attempt to raise an army against his older brother, then he is more or less admitting the accusations are all true. I’m sorry but that’s just the way it works.
October 30, 2025 at 7:57 PM
If Andrew doesn’t escape by horse tonight and board a boat to France, where he will attempt to raise an army against his older brother, then he is more or less admitting the accusations are all true. I’m sorry but that’s just the way it works.
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This really is as good as everyone says it is.
"Sometimes you have to ask yourself: How did I get here—sitting in Saudi Arabia, listening to Louis C.K. do jokes about Barely Legal magazine?"
I went to Riyadh to see the transformation of a country with the world's biggest cultural chequebook. Gift link:
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
I went to Riyadh to see the transformation of a country with the world's biggest cultural chequebook. Gift link:
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
How Many Comedians Does It Take to Change a Country?
What it’s like to watch Louis C.K. do stand-up in Saudi Arabia
www.theatlantic.com
October 18, 2025 at 8:59 AM
This really is as good as everyone says it is.
Sunrise and Eiffel Tower
October 16, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Sunrise and Eiffel Tower
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TBH 80-90% of the time I prefer Keema Kottage/shepherds pie to classically seasoned version. Said before it was a great day for humanity when curry spices met the potatoes.
These beauties are #RecipeOfTheDay! I’m talking Indian-Spiced Shepherd’s Pie, topped with lime-sharpened sweet potato mash and a sprinkling of tender green pistachios. I love a classic shepherd’s pie, don’t get me wrong, but this version is no less of a joy www.nigella.com/recipes/indi...
Indian-Spiced Shepherd's Pie
My children love this. Actually, I don't know anyone who's eaten it and doesn't. While it's spicy (though you can reduce the heat to taste) and vibrant, it is also cosy and comforting, and blends the ...
www.nigella.com
October 5, 2025 at 10:41 AM
TBH 80-90% of the time I prefer Keema Kottage/shepherds pie to classically seasoned version. Said before it was a great day for humanity when curry spices met the potatoes.
Some Beautiful Autumn weather atm …here are some photos of my dogwalks over the last few days
October 2, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Some Beautiful Autumn weather atm …here are some photos of my dogwalks over the last few days
Reading in the sunshine
September 29, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Reading in the sunshine
I love Margareth Attwood .
That is all .
That is all .
September 13, 2025 at 8:52 AM
I love Margareth Attwood .
That is all .
That is all .
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From the archive for Tezer Özlü #BornOnThisDay in 1943 my thoughts on COLD NIGHTS OF CHILDHOOD (tr Maureen Freely)
This evocative portrayal of a young woman's fractured inner world is a striking rediscovered gem of Turkish literature. Highly recommended! 💙📚
jacquiwine.wordpress.com/2023/08/13/c...
This evocative portrayal of a young woman's fractured inner world is a striking rediscovered gem of Turkish literature. Highly recommended! 💙📚
jacquiwine.wordpress.com/2023/08/13/c...
Cold Nights of Childhood by Tezer Özlü (tr. Maureen Freely)
First published in Turkish in 1980 and now available in English for the first time, Cold Nights of Childhood was Tezer Özlü’s first novel – one of only three books published before Özlü died from b…
jacquiwine.wordpress.com
September 11, 2025 at 3:44 PM
From the archive for Tezer Özlü #BornOnThisDay in 1943 my thoughts on COLD NIGHTS OF CHILDHOOD (tr Maureen Freely)
This evocative portrayal of a young woman's fractured inner world is a striking rediscovered gem of Turkish literature. Highly recommended! 💙📚
jacquiwine.wordpress.com/2023/08/13/c...
This evocative portrayal of a young woman's fractured inner world is a striking rediscovered gem of Turkish literature. Highly recommended! 💙📚
jacquiwine.wordpress.com/2023/08/13/c...
Americans, when in a small coffee shop it is possible to speak at a normal volume ……..
September 11, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Americans, when in a small coffee shop it is possible to speak at a normal volume ……..
Sipping an oatmilk cappuccino, performatively.
September 11, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Sipping an oatmilk cappuccino, performatively.
Dog walking can be a pleasure
September 9, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Dog walking can be a pleasure
Now fully French ….just asked for another glass of wine as this one was corked ( bouchoné ) . Had to muster up my courage ..but did it !!🍷
September 7, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Now fully French ….just asked for another glass of wine as this one was corked ( bouchoné ) . Had to muster up my courage ..but did it !!🍷
Chillin on Sunday
September 7, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Chillin on Sunday
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It is a long time ago since I heard anything from you. I fear you are ill again.
September 2, 2025 at 2:17 PM
It is a long time ago since I heard anything from you. I fear you are ill again.
Wearing boots and a jacket today for the first time in months ☔️🌂
August 29, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Wearing boots and a jacket today for the first time in months ☔️🌂
Apples from a very kind neighbour
August 26, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Apples from a very kind neighbour
Today’s reading spot
August 25, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Today’s reading spot
