Lynne Bateson
@lynnebateson.bsky.social
Journalist, writer, editor, and media consultant with dual UK/US nationality. A British northerner who lives in, and loves London.
I had 18. Read this to find out how many Jack had and his theories why.
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Nearly two-thirds of Brits have five or fewer, and three-quarters less than 10, according to YouGov. I no longer understand my country.
My newsletter, out now.
Nearly two-thirds of Brits have five or fewer, and three-quarters less than 10, according to YouGov. I no longer understand my country.
My newsletter, out now.
How many tabs do you have open?
Nearly two-thirds of Brits keep five or fewer open, according to YouGov. Who exactly are these people?
www.linestotake.com
October 22, 2025 at 12:41 PM
I had 18. Read this to find out how many Jack had and his theories why.
All animals like to play
August 29, 2025 at 10:16 AM
All animals like to play
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So tell me, what re-attracted you to the millionaire Zia Yusuf?
June 7, 2025 at 4:07 PM
So tell me, what re-attracted you to the millionaire Zia Yusuf?
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Vowel Hamonisation; why is geese the pluralof goose but meese is not the plural of moose?
Click on the link below to read my article
medium.com/education-we...
Click on the link below to read my article
medium.com/education-we...
One Goose, Two Geese; One Moose, Two ….
Vowel Harmonisation in English: A Linguistic Perspective.
medium.com
March 30, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Vowel Hamonisation; why is geese the pluralof goose but meese is not the plural of moose?
Click on the link below to read my article
medium.com/education-we...
Click on the link below to read my article
medium.com/education-we...
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Enjoy the flickering, dappled sunlight in Spanish artist Joaquin Sorolla’s ‘Sewing the Sail’ (1896) Photo: Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia
March 6, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Enjoy the flickering, dappled sunlight in Spanish artist Joaquin Sorolla’s ‘Sewing the Sail’ (1896) Photo: Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia
One of the best stories of the day!
Do you want a sweet news story?
🐴
The oldest horse in the UK is 46 years old today🩷
I've just seen this on TV/news. The bond between Roana (the horse) and her owner Cerys is so heartwarming. Cerys is so gentle and conscientious.
Roana is very loved.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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The oldest horse in the UK is 46 years old today🩷
I've just seen this on TV/news. The bond between Roana (the horse) and her owner Cerys is so heartwarming. Cerys is so gentle and conscientious.
Roana is very loved.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'Oldest horse' thrives on linseed cake and light exercise - BBC News
Roana has recently celebrated her 46th birthday and is believed to be the oldest horse in the UK
www.bbc.co.uk
February 21, 2025 at 6:21 PM
One of the best stories of the day!
Reposted by Lynne Bateson
Do you want a sweet news story?
🐴
The oldest horse in the UK is 46 years old today🩷
I've just seen this on TV/news. The bond between Roana (the horse) and her owner Cerys is so heartwarming. Cerys is so gentle and conscientious.
Roana is very loved.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
🐴
The oldest horse in the UK is 46 years old today🩷
I've just seen this on TV/news. The bond between Roana (the horse) and her owner Cerys is so heartwarming. Cerys is so gentle and conscientious.
Roana is very loved.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'Oldest horse' thrives on linseed cake and light exercise - BBC News
Roana has recently celebrated her 46th birthday and is believed to be the oldest horse in the UK
www.bbc.co.uk
February 21, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Do you want a sweet news story?
🐴
The oldest horse in the UK is 46 years old today🩷
I've just seen this on TV/news. The bond between Roana (the horse) and her owner Cerys is so heartwarming. Cerys is so gentle and conscientious.
Roana is very loved.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
🐴
The oldest horse in the UK is 46 years old today🩷
I've just seen this on TV/news. The bond between Roana (the horse) and her owner Cerys is so heartwarming. Cerys is so gentle and conscientious.
Roana is very loved.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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A customer refused to buy the copy of the book they wanted from our shelves because they “don’t buy display copies.” Not sure they know how bookshops work. 🤷♂️
February 15, 2025 at 11:30 AM
A customer refused to buy the copy of the book they wanted from our shelves because they “don’t buy display copies.” Not sure they know how bookshops work. 🤷♂️
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Saw someone upbraiding someone else for having a hobby while the world is on fire, and, my friends:
1. The world is ever on fire, this is today's conflagration;
2. If you don't find time for rest and joy the fire will consume you;
3. Don't let people shame you for being an entire human.
1. The world is ever on fire, this is today's conflagration;
2. If you don't find time for rest and joy the fire will consume you;
3. Don't let people shame you for being an entire human.
December 17, 2024 at 3:21 PM
Saw someone upbraiding someone else for having a hobby while the world is on fire, and, my friends:
1. The world is ever on fire, this is today's conflagration;
2. If you don't find time for rest and joy the fire will consume you;
3. Don't let people shame you for being an entire human.
1. The world is ever on fire, this is today's conflagration;
2. If you don't find time for rest and joy the fire will consume you;
3. Don't let people shame you for being an entire human.
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Dog (urgently walking me up at 4:25 am): IT IS TIME TO PEE
Me (groggily getting out of bed): UGH FINE
(goes to the bathroom)
(pees)
(goes back to bed)
Dog: ...
Me (groggily getting out of bed): UGH FINE
(goes to the bathroom)
(pees)
(goes back to bed)
Dog: ...
November 30, 2024 at 9:36 AM
Dog (urgently walking me up at 4:25 am): IT IS TIME TO PEE
Me (groggily getting out of bed): UGH FINE
(goes to the bathroom)
(pees)
(goes back to bed)
Dog: ...
Me (groggily getting out of bed): UGH FINE
(goes to the bathroom)
(pees)
(goes back to bed)
Dog: ...
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“One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors.”
-Plato
-Plato
November 21, 2024 at 9:04 PM
“One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors.”
-Plato
-Plato
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Reposted by Lynne Bateson
Festive cheer, carols and compassion await at all our special Advent services & events this December.
All warmly welcome.
Find out more → www.stbrides.com/advent
All warmly welcome.
Find out more → www.stbrides.com/advent
Advent & Christmas – St Bride's Church
Celebrate Advent & Christmas with us at our carol services and events at St Bride's Church, Fleet Street, London
www.stbrides.com
November 21, 2024 at 7:44 AM
Festive cheer, carols and compassion await at all our special Advent services & events this December.
All warmly welcome.
Find out more → www.stbrides.com/advent
All warmly welcome.
Find out more → www.stbrides.com/advent
The Romans understood the need for public loos. Our local authorities don’t. www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...
Campaigners launch London Loo Alliance to bang drum for public toilets
‘Public toilets are the hallmark of a civilised society,’ said one campaigner. ‘The Romans understood this, but our local authorities don’t seem to.’
www.standard.co.uk
November 20, 2024 at 5:14 PM
The Romans understood the need for public loos. Our local authorities don’t. www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...
Chicago, one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
November 18, 2024 at 9:37 AM
Chicago, one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
“If I’ve scruffled eight dogs in the morning I’m set up for the day.”
.@mrrickygervais.bsky.social explains why he loves #dogs so much.
"They're the greatest thing on earth. A dog. They're amazing. They're magical."
The #DogsOfBlueSky 🐶 ❤️
"They're the greatest thing on earth. A dog. They're amazing. They're magical."
The #DogsOfBlueSky 🐶 ❤️
November 18, 2024 at 9:35 AM
“If I’ve scruffled eight dogs in the morning I’m set up for the day.”
Made 2,000 years ago using techniques now not fully understood!
Hard to believe, but this elegant mid-blue glass jug was made by ancient Roman glassmakers, and has survived, virtually intact, for 2,000 years www.metmuseum.org/art/collecti...
November 18, 2024 at 9:30 AM
Made 2,000 years ago using techniques now not fully understood!
I feel better now we rate dogs is here
we rate dogs has made the jump. it's real now.
This is Meatball. He's going home for the very first time. So excited to have a human of his own. Thinking about what he's going to call you. Maybe Bob. 12/10
November 17, 2024 at 6:57 PM
I feel better now we rate dogs is here
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Dogs having fun.. 😊
November 16, 2024 at 9:17 PM
Dogs having fun.. 😊
There are not enough dogs on this platform!
November 17, 2024 at 6:24 PM
There are not enough dogs on this platform!
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Good morning, Bluesky. Today’s #GoodMorningNews: a trial at Washington University’s school of medicine has shown great results for a vaccine that would prevent recurrence for a particularly aggressive form of breast cancer. It’s a small trial, but 3 years later 16/18 participants remain cancer free
Vaccine shows promise against aggressive breast cancer | WashU Medicine
Clinical trial targeted recurrence of hard-to-treat triple-negative breast cancer
medicine.washu.edu
November 16, 2024 at 3:09 PM
Good morning, Bluesky. Today’s #GoodMorningNews: a trial at Washington University’s school of medicine has shown great results for a vaccine that would prevent recurrence for a particularly aggressive form of breast cancer. It’s a small trial, but 3 years later 16/18 participants remain cancer free
“It’s not the failure to believe that is wrong. It is the failure to consider,”says a clinical psychologist whose professionalism was doubted just for asking questions.
A clinician, who wants to be anonymous, tells us what happened when they started asking questions about Unidentified Anonymous Phenomena (UAPs). Sadly their experience - of stigma and ridicule - is all too common.
www.unhidden.org/its-not-the-...
It’s not the failure to believe that is wrong. It is the failure to consider - uNHIdden
www.unhidden.org
November 17, 2024 at 2:46 PM
“It’s not the failure to believe that is wrong. It is the failure to consider,”says a clinical psychologist whose professionalism was doubted just for asking questions.