Blimey. Tony Harrison and now Brian Patten 😟

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Indeed, things we thought we could ‘take for granted’ or rely on/not have to be worried about losing are slipping through our fingers. I know this always happens, people always feel like this, it ebbs and flows, it intensifies as you get older… but I’m still worried we’re passing points of no return

I’d like more ‘how the so-called leader of the western world being allowed to be an unchallenged lying bullying groping narcissist is affecting us’ on page one

Choco Liebnitz, bourbons, custard creams

I remember having several power cut days/afternoons at one school and carrying on just with a wb pen while some colleagues were in a panic about the lack of a PowerPoint. But I also think that sort of adaptability came from lots of years of experiencing what could be adapted in real time

Remember in school talk there’s that ‘what you permit you promote’ thing? It’s that. If people are so worn out of calling it out, it could look like acceptance, even agreement, even support…

Conformity… control… making it easier to find things to criticise… diversionary tactics… leadership insecurity… All reasons, just not good reasons

Every. Single. Time.

Is that one of those ‘well-being cats’ that stop you working too hard?

1993

And after the Middle Ages, it became ‘The Olden Days’. Simple.

Are you in the Gig Life Crisis group on Facebook, Jonny? If not, you’d fit right in

Just spotted this Beth - it’s gorgeous 😍 how do you do those little flowers? I think I want to have a try… 🤔

And I’ve met some really nice people too

Definitely, it’s its own little world where nothing else intrudes. Mine is a 5 min drive away, so not too far to ‘nip out for half an hour’ whenever the opportunity arises, and it’s about 60% of full size so really manageable

Thanks, Sue - it’s been a lot of fun and it’s kept me sane when I’ve needed it

To this…