Pre-Christmas charity shop run resulted in these three. My first totp lp has Barabajagal on. Caribbean Carnival is the winner.

Saw Force Majeure yesterday. Very funny although watching an ostensibly reasonably successful family man having to face up to and come to terms to his inherent shitness was painfully relatable.

This was linked in Helen Lewis’s Substack. I remember first getting my hands on The Thurber Carnival when I was a kid. I cried with laughter at the cartoons.

Always look for checks they say on the chess.com daily puzzle. Always look to sacrifice a major piece I say. It’s almost always that.

Watched Carol on Mubi last night- also a Christmas film.

A few years ago I made a New Year’s resolution to stop broadcasting opinions about things that didn’t directly concern me.

Best thing about bluesky so far is my parents aren’t here liking all my posts

Went to Desi Yew Tree pub in Wolverhampton yesterday after seeing Jay Rayner Observer review. Food was really great but not remarkable compared to many curry houses, but the relaxed atmos made it a great casual dining experience. I’m a new Desi pub fan. Not many in Somerset though.

I’ve decided I don’t like end of year lists. This place will be hell for them this month I’m sure. What are you still listening to from 2023?