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Academic in the UK. Sociology of work and organization. Critical Theory. Gardening. Food. Miscellaneous. Posts views opinions links likes reposts comments strictly personal.

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Please do tell her, with my best regards. Mum would've loved this connection, thank you!

07.03.2026 17:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Indian Cooking (book) by Lalita Ahmed (1981) on a table with a bay tree branch to the right and cut flowers behind.

Indian Cooking (book) by Lalita Ahmed (1981) on a table with a bay tree branch to the right and cut flowers behind.

My mum gave me your mum's cookbook when I left home many years ago, and I still use it. Precious memories.

07.03.2026 17:26 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I still haven't seen that film. Keep meaning to though.

07.03.2026 17:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

For our international friends: The VR logo stands for Victoria Regina (Queen Victoria).

07.03.2026 11:07 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Raiding the Quakers again.

07.03.2026 10:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Mr Scarry? Initial 'R'? Yes sir we have something for you.

06.03.2026 21:36 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Lord Nelson was 5ft 6in. His statue is 17ft 4in.
That’s Horatio of 3:1.

01.03.2026 20:59 πŸ‘ 462 πŸ” 119 πŸ’¬ 14 πŸ“Œ 4

I'm building a bot for replies. Calling it Reply GAIs

06.03.2026 16:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Perhaps of interest to anyone want to work with the Anarchism Research Group @anarchismresgroup.bsky.social IRPH is also the home of the journal Anarchist Studies. @anarchiststudies.bsky.social

06.03.2026 11:02 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I write that on here a lot these days

06.03.2026 11:59 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Welcome to academia and doing stuff like that for the rest of your life!

06.03.2026 10:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah it's like Robin Hood, King Arthur, Henry VIII... probably composites of well known bandits/kings/Marxists of the time rather than a real person

06.03.2026 09:58 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

And if you get a 2:1 from Cambridge you automatically get a master's as well (no criticism from me!)

06.03.2026 08:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

What breed - Breezer?

05.03.2026 13:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

A nun on the run, if you will.

05.03.2026 13:07 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Hope they can get thru this πŸ™

05.03.2026 13:06 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Exactly what I noticed

05.03.2026 10:27 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

What about printing it on a T shirt and wearing the T shirt? Asking for a friend.

05.03.2026 05:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Maternal grandad: Ambulance driver during WW2, dispatch rider in Sicily in WW2, tile factory worker, lorry factory parts buyer. Paternal: French polisher, car factory watchman, car factory paint sprayer.

05.03.2026 04:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

@alcs.co.uk time again fellow authors

04.03.2026 22:15 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

@awcohen.bsky.social

04.03.2026 22:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It's not the rejection that bothers me, it's the waste of time and effort.

04.03.2026 22:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Staff at UK universities (solidarity)

04.03.2026 21:52 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

"...it's 'Fly Fishing' by J.R. Hartley."

04.03.2026 21:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A photo of entertainers Little and Large. Large’s face has been blanked out and a question mark placed over it.

A photo of entertainers Little and Large. Large’s face has been blanked out and a question mark placed over it.

this photo leaves little to the imagination

03.03.2026 19:21 πŸ‘ 1412 πŸ” 221 πŸ’¬ 33 πŸ“Œ 2
Preview
The Racketeer's Progress | Cambridge University Press & Assessment

This book is all about the racket/union nexus in Chicago during the period you mention

04.03.2026 20:56 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Destroy deny dismantle death destruction find fix fair fight complete control people purpose much made too terrified decimated destroyed defeated people pay the price offensive operations power in place stalling scheming preparing to strike courage contribution

04.03.2026 13:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

(I mean Hegseth not the poster here)

04.03.2026 13:15 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

When did "without mercy" become something to be proud of?

04.03.2026 13:14 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

When did "without mercy" become something to be proud of?

04.03.2026 13:12 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0