Leo Goldsmith
@leogolds.bsky.social
Teacher, books, bbq, wide range of geeky and gaming interests. West Ham United sufferer..
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“The essay-writing habits of my school days have never left me.” Zadie Smith shares a writing tip she’s used for decades.
The Art of the Impersonal Essay, by Zadie Smith
In my experience, every kind of writing requires some kind of self-soothing Jedi mind trick, and, when it comes to essay composition, the rectangle is mine.
www.newyorker.com
September 28, 2025 at 7:27 PM
“The essay-writing habits of my school days have never left me.” Zadie Smith shares a writing tip she’s used for decades.
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This is the single worst thing I’ve ever seen with my eyes
June 23, 2025 at 9:51 AM
This is the single worst thing I’ve ever seen with my eyes
If you’ve walked 12 miles around the Suffolk coast, you deserve a cup of tea on the beach with this view
June 22, 2025 at 8:05 AM
If you’ve walked 12 miles around the Suffolk coast, you deserve a cup of tea on the beach with this view
It’s raining but it’s still hot tub time…
May 27, 2025 at 6:19 PM
It’s raining but it’s still hot tub time…
Finally switched off the profile on the Musky place…
May 18, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Finally switched off the profile on the Musky place…
First bbq of the year! Flatiron steaks, king prawns, veggie skewers - timed it well (phew!)
May 18, 2025 at 9:33 AM
First bbq of the year! Flatiron steaks, king prawns, veggie skewers - timed it well (phew!)
Aldeburgh Food Festival haul!
September 23, 2023 at 4:44 PM
Aldeburgh Food Festival haul!
Apparently, the King will soon board a ship called ‘The Iron Duke’…
September 22, 2023 at 6:10 AM
Apparently, the King will soon board a ship called ‘The Iron Duke’…
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I woke up with my annual school is back in session cold (thanks kids!). But, according to a recent report, it seems most of our existing cold & flu medicines are duds. What should I take instead? Perhaps anticipating my 🤧 we interviewed a sinus researcher to find out. www.bu.edu/articles/202...
A Common Nasal Decongestant Doesn’t Actually Work. What Should You Use Instead?
Nasal and sinus expert says there are far better and safer alternatives than phenylephrine that are available over the counter
www.bu.edu
September 21, 2023 at 12:57 PM
I woke up with my annual school is back in session cold (thanks kids!). But, according to a recent report, it seems most of our existing cold & flu medicines are duds. What should I take instead? Perhaps anticipating my 🤧 we interviewed a sinus researcher to find out. www.bu.edu/articles/202...