Sarah Shears
@sarahshears.bsky.social
Human comprising 80% Twinings Earl Grey, 10% sarcasm, 10% silliness, 5% legal something, 100% inability to do maths.
I saw this, thought of all the writers I know and simultaneously chuckled and winced (a ‘chunced’? a ‘winckled’? Am proving why I write like a salamander on acid I fear). Sending love and plasters to all the writers out there!
August 17, 2025 at 1:02 PM
I saw this, thought of all the writers I know and simultaneously chuckled and winced (a ‘chunced’? a ‘winckled’? Am proving why I write like a salamander on acid I fear). Sending love and plasters to all the writers out there!
I just verified that I’m not a child with Bluesky. A website estimated my age. BUT DIDN’T TELL ME HOW OLD IT THOUGHT I WAS. Instead, it said it was deleting the image of my face (rude I think).
I’m not going to lie, I’m upset I passed the age test and wondering which of these wrinkles let me down…
I’m not going to lie, I’m upset I passed the age test and wondering which of these wrinkles let me down…
July 26, 2025 at 6:25 PM
I just verified that I’m not a child with Bluesky. A website estimated my age. BUT DIDN’T TELL ME HOW OLD IT THOUGHT I WAS. Instead, it said it was deleting the image of my face (rude I think).
I’m not going to lie, I’m upset I passed the age test and wondering which of these wrinkles let me down…
I’m not going to lie, I’m upset I passed the age test and wondering which of these wrinkles let me down…
Well this is pretty brilliant isn’t it?!
Does your #charity want free help with statistics?
If so, the Royal Statistical Society @royalstatsoc.bsky.social could help
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If so, the Royal Statistical Society @royalstatsoc.bsky.social could help
“Our volunteer statisticians have been linked with over 200 organisations, helping them fulfil their charitable aims and objectives.”
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#stats
June 1, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Well this is pretty brilliant isn’t it?!
Reposted by Sarah Shears
Powerful words from Harold Koh, alumnus and Honorary Fellow of Magdalen College.
Harold Koh: “What I’ve learned from my dad, from my wife, from my family is that courage is contagious. So is cowardice. What you decide is a choice. And when your moment come—and believe me, it will—please make sure that the decision you make is one you can live with."
GW Law Celebrates Commencement 2025 | GW Law | The George Washington University
The 158th Commencement of the George Washington University Law School was held on Sunday, May 18, 2025.
www.law.gwu.edu
May 31, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Powerful words from Harold Koh, alumnus and Honorary Fellow of Magdalen College.
Today I tried looking for a picture, (jpeg, gif, jif, I’d have taken some Cif - anyway, you get the idea)of Desperate Dan on my iPhone. He was nowhere to be seen. There was one solitary picture of an artsy Dennis the Menace.
I think I got old.
#bringmecowpie
I think I got old.
#bringmecowpie
May 28, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Today I tried looking for a picture, (jpeg, gif, jif, I’d have taken some Cif - anyway, you get the idea)of Desperate Dan on my iPhone. He was nowhere to be seen. There was one solitary picture of an artsy Dennis the Menace.
I think I got old.
#bringmecowpie
I think I got old.
#bringmecowpie
I thought he’d only just been elected to the Vatican….
(Really do need to look at the pictures and not just read the words)
(Really do need to look at the pictures and not just read the words)
Pope determined to prove he warrants England place and Stokes’ defence
Pope determined to prove he warrants England place and Stokes’ defence
The batter is relaxed about Jacob Bethell’s potential return after his Test century against Zimbabwe, with India and Australia to come this summer
www.theguardian.com
May 25, 2025 at 3:28 PM
I thought he’d only just been elected to the Vatican….
(Really do need to look at the pictures and not just read the words)
(Really do need to look at the pictures and not just read the words)
As a big fan of tea I thought this was an interesting post!
Churchill went to great lengths to ensure adequate supplies of tea in Britain in the Second World War, fearing the impact on morale if it disappeared.
blog.teabox.com/year-britain...
The contrast with tariffs remaining on coffee in the US is striking.
blog.teabox.com/year-britain...
The contrast with tariffs remaining on coffee in the US is striking.
How Britain Bought All The Tea In The World During WW2
Was tea Britain's secret weapon in World War 2? Why did they buy all the tea in the world in 1942? A fascinating story of tea and war.
blog.teabox.com
April 18, 2025 at 12:11 PM
As a big fan of tea I thought this was an interesting post!
Go on…give it a go!!
Officially launching 🚀 today CLR:SKY @clrskyai.bsky.social - a civility tool built into @bsky.app's composer window. No new login credentials needed - simply access your Bluesky account from our login page (www.clrsky.co) -- We would love you try it out and send feedback!
April 17, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Go on…give it a go!!
Reposted by Sarah Shears
🚀 10 days left to share your views with @lordsukspacecom.parliament.uk
A new Lords committee has been set up to investigate UK space policies, the challenges the sector faces, and how space can contribute to economic growth.
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A new Lords committee has been set up to investigate UK space policies, the challenges the sector faces, and how space can contribute to economic growth.
📄Find out more committees.parliament.uk/committee/77...
April 7, 2025 at 11:21 AM
🚀 10 days left to share your views with @lordsukspacecom.parliament.uk
A new Lords committee has been set up to investigate UK space policies, the challenges the sector faces, and how space can contribute to economic growth.
📄Find out more committees.parliament.uk/committee/77...
A new Lords committee has been set up to investigate UK space policies, the challenges the sector faces, and how space can contribute to economic growth.
📄Find out more committees.parliament.uk/committee/77...
Reposted by Sarah Shears
The EU Artificial Intelligence Act provides for the concepts of experimental regulation and regulatory sandboxes. Analysis by Davide Rauhe - eulawanalysis.blogspot.com/2025/03/revo...
Revolutionizing Law? Exploring experimental regulations and artificial intelligence Sandboxes in the AI Act
Davide Rauhe Photo credit : Chief Photographer, MoD Executive Summary This blog post explores the emergence of exper...
eulawanalysis.blogspot.com
March 8, 2025 at 12:14 PM
The EU Artificial Intelligence Act provides for the concepts of experimental regulation and regulatory sandboxes. Analysis by Davide Rauhe - eulawanalysis.blogspot.com/2025/03/revo...
Is there anything sadder than this sight?? Farewell my dear tea bag. I mourn the promise of joy you would’ve brought me and will remember you as I boil the living daylights out of one of your brothers and sisters. I will also curse the fact you’re all over the bloody floor and on my naked feet 😳
March 7, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Is there anything sadder than this sight?? Farewell my dear tea bag. I mourn the promise of joy you would’ve brought me and will remember you as I boil the living daylights out of one of your brothers and sisters. I will also curse the fact you’re all over the bloody floor and on my naked feet 😳
Well I’ve done what the bottle said but the kitchen is still filthy.
February 24, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Well I’ve done what the bottle said but the kitchen is still filthy.
Saw this and thought “Hmm. Talented cheese”. Need more tea.
December 15, 2024 at 11:08 AM
Saw this and thought “Hmm. Talented cheese”. Need more tea.
I love Fortnum and Mason, especially at Christmas. Their festive windows made me smile - unlike the chap I overheard asking where he could find pickled sprouts. Also, why would anyone pickle a clementine? It’s fruit abuse.
December 10, 2024 at 9:10 PM
I love Fortnum and Mason, especially at Christmas. Their festive windows made me smile - unlike the chap I overheard asking where he could find pickled sprouts. Also, why would anyone pickle a clementine? It’s fruit abuse.
@adamcsharp.bsky.social this time of year makes me think of my favourite Finnish word that I think you’ll appreciate… “kalsarikännit”. It’s a lovely word that means ‘to get drunk at home in your underwear, with no intention of doing anything else.’
December 5, 2024 at 12:13 PM
@adamcsharp.bsky.social this time of year makes me think of my favourite Finnish word that I think you’ll appreciate… “kalsarikännit”. It’s a lovely word that means ‘to get drunk at home in your underwear, with no intention of doing anything else.’
I woke up this morning to my son singing ‘Away in a manger’ in my ear, waving a glow in the dark ball in my face. Cute eh? Save that by ‘this morning’ I actually mean 3am, and as I’m VERY shortsighted and it was pitch black, the tiny light and eerie child singing felt like the start of horror film.
December 1, 2024 at 3:14 PM
I woke up this morning to my son singing ‘Away in a manger’ in my ear, waving a glow in the dark ball in my face. Cute eh? Save that by ‘this morning’ I actually mean 3am, and as I’m VERY shortsighted and it was pitch black, the tiny light and eerie child singing felt like the start of horror film.
Reader. I baked the s*** out of my day and am proud to present this years artisanal dog biscuit offerings for the school fayre. They were made using an old family recipe of rice crispies and chocolate and chocolate cake with a chocolate topping. Additional chocolate available.
November 30, 2024 at 12:03 AM
Reader. I baked the s*** out of my day and am proud to present this years artisanal dog biscuit offerings for the school fayre. They were made using an old family recipe of rice crispies and chocolate and chocolate cake with a chocolate topping. Additional chocolate available.
Attempting to create a Naughty/Nice List for the school fayre where I’m an elf (don’t ask). Took a lot of brain cells to think of villains in children’s literature! 6yr old son took one look and said my handwriting was ‘a bit messy’ and I’d used the wrong colours. #2025boardingschoolconvert
November 28, 2024 at 10:25 PM
Attempting to create a Naughty/Nice List for the school fayre where I’m an elf (don’t ask). Took a lot of brain cells to think of villains in children’s literature! 6yr old son took one look and said my handwriting was ‘a bit messy’ and I’d used the wrong colours. #2025boardingschoolconvert
I have been without electricity or gas for an hour and therefore I have been without tea. I might die soon. Tell my mother I loved her and my sisters that none of my shoes will fit them so they can sod off.
November 28, 2024 at 12:35 PM
I have been without electricity or gas for an hour and therefore I have been without tea. I might die soon. Tell my mother I loved her and my sisters that none of my shoes will fit them so they can sod off.
Reposted by Sarah Shears
East London calling. There are 50 free places for care leavers aged 18-25 yrs for Christmas Dinner on Christmas Day in Hackney. It is totally free. To make a referal please write to Kausar at this address Hackneyxmasdinnerguests@gmail.com
Via Lemn Sissay
Via Lemn Sissay
Hackney Christmas Dinner 2017
YouTube video by Kerry
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November 26, 2024 at 10:35 PM
East London calling. There are 50 free places for care leavers aged 18-25 yrs for Christmas Dinner on Christmas Day in Hackney. It is totally free. To make a referal please write to Kausar at this address Hackneyxmasdinnerguests@gmail.com
Via Lemn Sissay
Via Lemn Sissay
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Help! I need recommendations for books for a 13yr old girl who loves chick lit but needs to broaden her reading horizons. She’s been made to read Animal Farm and Noughts and Crosses at school but disliked both. So, any ideas on suitable happily ever after type stories please? PURRLEEAASE!
November 23, 2024 at 8:49 PM
Help! I need recommendations for books for a 13yr old girl who loves chick lit but needs to broaden her reading horizons. She’s been made to read Animal Farm and Noughts and Crosses at school but disliked both. So, any ideas on suitable happily ever after type stories please? PURRLEEAASE!
I’m with the penguins.
Cold weather phrases…
7. It’s pig cold (German)
6. It’s duck cold (French)
5. It’s dick cold (Greek)
4. It’s as cold as Russian hell (Finnish)
3. It’s so cold the crow rides the bus (Spanish)
2. It’s so cold that foxes are shitting copper (Turkish)
1. Penguins are begging for tea money (Croatian)
7. It’s pig cold (German)
6. It’s duck cold (French)
5. It’s dick cold (Greek)
4. It’s as cold as Russian hell (Finnish)
3. It’s so cold the crow rides the bus (Spanish)
2. It’s so cold that foxes are shitting copper (Turkish)
1. Penguins are begging for tea money (Croatian)
November 23, 2024 at 9:11 AM
I’m with the penguins.
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