For no obvious reason, today's ear worm is from Who's the Fool Now by Tim Hart and Maddy Prior.
I admit I could listen to Maddy Prior sing the contents of a phone book, so why is it just the chorus from this song, and not the whole thing:(
About 3 weeks ago our flat block main door had a soft closer installed. In that 3 weeks, one of my neighbours has slammed the main door so hard every time they used it that they've broken the soft closer.
I feel like that both deserves a gold star for trying and also a very raised eyebrow.
I feel very organised. I have booked my ticket for the knit and stitch show in October :)
Bluesky folk of Virginia, Ohio, Norfolk VA or even Washington - is there anyone out there able to help me track down and scan a lost novel I'd like to publish with the British Library? We don't have a copy, it's THAT rare!!
You can vote on the Hugo Awards, even if you're not attending the con. It's a WSFS-only membership at this link, and it gets you access to the Hugo Voter packet (some great SFF ebooks)
And I just want to say, please vote for us. This year, we don't want to lose by 19 votes (we're gonna lose by ONE)
Starmer is refusing to allow debate time for the Early Day Motion about the EHRC ‘guidance’, despite it being signed by over 140 MPs. If we get 100,000 signatures on this petition we can force a debate.
Today me and my grown up child will wonder over to Richmond, Surrey to enjoy an actual book event that is a 10 min journey (well, for me, kid is coming from Uni).
I've seen some (1) of the authors speaking elsewhere so I know at least one panel will be fascinating and am sure they all will be :)
Himself and I have been together for a long time. And he is always, and every time, surprised when asked about what colour I want something and I say purple. Every time.
Purple is the best colour though.
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