Loz
@mccannthecan.bsky.social
One of those queer leftwingers. Used to read books for a living. Bad at dusting. Can handle a rawl plug.
Half of @overtonmccann.bsky.social
📍Edinburgh 🌊Portobello
Half of @overtonmccann.bsky.social
📍Edinburgh 🌊Portobello
#20SongsByYear
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2. "Because The Night" by Patti Smith Group
I bought Horses bc a girl I had a crush on at school was carrying it around under her arm (as you did). Couldn't fathom it, but then Easter came out, and I've loved this song, and Patti, ever since.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OjW...
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2. "Because The Night" by Patti Smith Group
I bought Horses bc a girl I had a crush on at school was carrying it around under her arm (as you did). Couldn't fathom it, but then Easter came out, and I've loved this song, and Patti, ever since.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OjW...
Patti Smith Because The Night LIVE (OGWT 1978)
YouTube video by smitcee
www.youtube.com
December 2, 2025 at 10:07 AM
#20SongsByYear
1️⃣9️⃣7️⃣8️⃣
2. "Because The Night" by Patti Smith Group
I bought Horses bc a girl I had a crush on at school was carrying it around under her arm (as you did). Couldn't fathom it, but then Easter came out, and I've loved this song, and Patti, ever since.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OjW...
1️⃣9️⃣7️⃣8️⃣
2. "Because The Night" by Patti Smith Group
I bought Horses bc a girl I had a crush on at school was carrying it around under her arm (as you did). Couldn't fathom it, but then Easter came out, and I've loved this song, and Patti, ever since.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OjW...
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abruptly realising i'd need more time to do an Annie Ross #ArtistFave15 so i'll just do #20SongsByYear instead...
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I bought this single (still have it, somewhere, i think) but i honestly have no memory of seeing the band? Janice-Marie Johnson is so talented 🫠
www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9IY...
1️⃣9️⃣7️⃣8️⃣
I bought this single (still have it, somewhere, i think) but i honestly have no memory of seeing the band? Janice-Marie Johnson is so talented 🫠
www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9IY...
A Taste Of Honey Boogie Oogie Oogie
YouTube video by RETROVISOR
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December 1, 2025 at 6:53 PM
abruptly realising i'd need more time to do an Annie Ross #ArtistFave15 so i'll just do #20SongsByYear instead...
1️⃣9️⃣7️⃣8️⃣
I bought this single (still have it, somewhere, i think) but i honestly have no memory of seeing the band? Janice-Marie Johnson is so talented 🫠
www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9IY...
1️⃣9️⃣7️⃣8️⃣
I bought this single (still have it, somewhere, i think) but i honestly have no memory of seeing the band? Janice-Marie Johnson is so talented 🫠
www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9IY...
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This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥
December 1, 2025 at 11:09 AM
This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥
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Your annual reminder that the most revealing difference between Irish and Scottish Gaelic is definitely in the words for December: Mí na Nollag (Month of Christmas) in Ireland, and An Dubhlachd (the Blackness) in Scotland. So once again may I wish you all a lovely Blackness.
December 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Your annual reminder that the most revealing difference between Irish and Scottish Gaelic is definitely in the words for December: Mí na Nollag (Month of Christmas) in Ireland, and An Dubhlachd (the Blackness) in Scotland. So once again may I wish you all a lovely Blackness.
thinking of choosing Annie Ross for this month's #ArtistFave15 🔥
December 1, 2025 at 10:54 AM
thinking of choosing Annie Ross for this month's #ArtistFave15 🔥
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Perfect Tom Stoppard story from DTel obituary:
His response to a letter from Harold Pinter canvassing support for a proposal to have the Comedy Theatre in London rechristened the Pinter Theatre, “Have you thought, instead, of changing your name to Harold Comedy?”
His response to a letter from Harold Pinter canvassing support for a proposal to have the Comedy Theatre in London rechristened the Pinter Theatre, “Have you thought, instead, of changing your name to Harold Comedy?”
November 29, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Perfect Tom Stoppard story from DTel obituary:
His response to a letter from Harold Pinter canvassing support for a proposal to have the Comedy Theatre in London rechristened the Pinter Theatre, “Have you thought, instead, of changing your name to Harold Comedy?”
His response to a letter from Harold Pinter canvassing support for a proposal to have the Comedy Theatre in London rechristened the Pinter Theatre, “Have you thought, instead, of changing your name to Harold Comedy?”
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Two things stand out about this picture:
1. a political leader embracing rather than demonising asylum seekers;
2. the beautiful clothes the Afghan girls are wearing, and which they are free to show in public.
1. a political leader embracing rather than demonising asylum seekers;
2. the beautiful clothes the Afghan girls are wearing, and which they are free to show in public.
It’s not where we come from that counts, it’s about where we’re going.
Great to meet Afghan Scots children at Maryhill Burgh Halls and hear a lovely rendition of Robert Burns.
Great to meet Afghan Scots children at Maryhill Burgh Halls and hear a lovely rendition of Robert Burns.
November 29, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Two things stand out about this picture:
1. a political leader embracing rather than demonising asylum seekers;
2. the beautiful clothes the Afghan girls are wearing, and which they are free to show in public.
1. a political leader embracing rather than demonising asylum seekers;
2. the beautiful clothes the Afghan girls are wearing, and which they are free to show in public.
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Vehicle and pedestrian ramp into Waverley Station, Edinburgh in February 1981.
Pic: Michael Patterson
Pic: Michael Patterson
November 30, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Vehicle and pedestrian ramp into Waverley Station, Edinburgh in February 1981.
Pic: Michael Patterson
Pic: Michael Patterson
Arcadia's a brilliant play. I've seen several productions of it and it's never less than interesting. I think many of his scripts were director- and actor-proof in the best way. #TomStoppard
November 29, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Arcadia's a brilliant play. I've seen several productions of it and it's never less than interesting. I think many of his scripts were director- and actor-proof in the best way. #TomStoppard
I remember a Stoppard story about interviewing for a job at the Evening Standard.
Interviewer [studying CV]: I see you're interested in politics.
TS: Yes, that's right.
Interviewer: Can you tell me who is the home secretary?
TS: Look, I said I was 'interested'. I'm not OBSESSED.
#TomStoppard
Interviewer [studying CV]: I see you're interested in politics.
TS: Yes, that's right.
Interviewer: Can you tell me who is the home secretary?
TS: Look, I said I was 'interested'. I'm not OBSESSED.
#TomStoppard
November 29, 2025 at 6:50 PM
I remember a Stoppard story about interviewing for a job at the Evening Standard.
Interviewer [studying CV]: I see you're interested in politics.
TS: Yes, that's right.
Interviewer: Can you tell me who is the home secretary?
TS: Look, I said I was 'interested'. I'm not OBSESSED.
#TomStoppard
Interviewer [studying CV]: I see you're interested in politics.
TS: Yes, that's right.
Interviewer: Can you tell me who is the home secretary?
TS: Look, I said I was 'interested'. I'm not OBSESSED.
#TomStoppard
You just died.
The sixth picture in your phone gallery is what killed you.
(100% polyester so makes sense)
The sixth picture in your phone gallery is what killed you.
(100% polyester so makes sense)
November 29, 2025 at 8:42 AM
You just died.
The sixth picture in your phone gallery is what killed you.
(100% polyester so makes sense)
The sixth picture in your phone gallery is what killed you.
(100% polyester so makes sense)
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Q4 Just Announced! 'Get Fit from Home' workshop at Griffen Fitness, 12 January. Boost your mojo for 2026, or a friend's. Come together! It's fun!
Suitable for all, free healthy nibbles and Q & A.
Only £20.26 from www.griffenfitness.com/shop/p/get-f...
#EdinburghHour #fitness #workshop
Suitable for all, free healthy nibbles and Q & A.
Only £20.26 from www.griffenfitness.com/shop/p/get-f...
#EdinburghHour #fitness #workshop
Get Fit from Home workshop — Griffen Fitness Personal Training in Edinburgh
Make 2026 the year that you start exercising from the comfort of home. All you need is to know how... Learn everything you need in this interactive 90 minute workshop to get you moving. W...
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November 28, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Q4 Just Announced! 'Get Fit from Home' workshop at Griffen Fitness, 12 January. Boost your mojo for 2026, or a friend's. Come together! It's fun!
Suitable for all, free healthy nibbles and Q & A.
Only £20.26 from www.griffenfitness.com/shop/p/get-f...
#EdinburghHour #fitness #workshop
Suitable for all, free healthy nibbles and Q & A.
Only £20.26 from www.griffenfitness.com/shop/p/get-f...
#EdinburghHour #fitness #workshop
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There was no state. Who does she think crucified him, an anarchist collective?
November 28, 2025 at 11:22 AM
There was no state. Who does she think crucified him, an anarchist collective?
Had to include a tribute band in my list, to give an accurate impression of who I am. My first was about 10yrs ago, a Doors band (forgot their name). They were ace and stayed in character all the time. Still wish the friend i went with hadn't told me later that 'Jim' was actually called 'Willie' tho
November 28, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Had to include a tribute band in my list, to give an accurate impression of who I am. My first was about 10yrs ago, a Doors band (forgot their name). They were ace and stayed in character all the time. Still wish the friend i went with hadn't told me later that 'Jim' was actually called 'Willie' tho
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i know WHY this is but that just makes it even more of a kick in the pants lmao
November 28, 2025 at 3:28 AM
i know WHY this is but that just makes it even more of a kick in the pants lmao
Introduce yourself with 5 gigs you've seen:
Indigo Girls
Joan As Policewoman
Bob Dylan
Fleetwood Mac
ELO Again
Indigo Girls
Joan As Policewoman
Bob Dylan
Fleetwood Mac
ELO Again
Introduce yourself with 5 gigs you've seen:
Suede
Brian Wilson
Guided By Voices
Tom Waits
The Breeders
Suede
Brian Wilson
Guided By Voices
Tom Waits
The Breeders
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen.
David Bowie
Warren Zevon
The Who
Pink Floyd
B-52s
David Bowie
Warren Zevon
The Who
Pink Floyd
B-52s
November 28, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Introduce yourself with 5 gigs you've seen:
Indigo Girls
Joan As Policewoman
Bob Dylan
Fleetwood Mac
ELO Again
Indigo Girls
Joan As Policewoman
Bob Dylan
Fleetwood Mac
ELO Again
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Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
November 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
'in recent years' at my age means within two decades, i'm just realising
November 26, 2025 at 10:07 AM
'in recent years' at my age means within two decades, i'm just realising
i notice Squeeze are playing the Hydro with Billy Bragg as support. I've seen them both in recent years. Squeeze were excellent.
November 26, 2025 at 10:06 AM
i notice Squeeze are playing the Hydro with Billy Bragg as support. I've seen them both in recent years. Squeeze were excellent.
no idea why The Farthest isn't more highly regarded. I saw it at Ed Film Fest when it was released (twice), bought the DVD and watch it every year around xmas. It's so uplifting. The ppl who made Voyager all very old but still like kids who made a super-cool toy
www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/the...
www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/the...
The Farthest - movie: where to watch streaming online
Find out how and where to watch "The Farthest" online on Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+ today – including 4K and free options.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:02 AM
no idea why The Farthest isn't more highly regarded. I saw it at Ed Film Fest when it was released (twice), bought the DVD and watch it every year around xmas. It's so uplifting. The ppl who made Voyager all very old but still like kids who made a super-cool toy
www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/the...
www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/the...
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Voyager 1 is almost one light-day from Earth. The intrepid #spacecraft will cross a major distance milestone in November 2026 - 16.1 billion miles. #Voyager1 #lightday
Link for more information: www.popsci.com/science/voya...
Link for more information: www.popsci.com/science/voya...
November 25, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Voyager 1 is almost one light-day from Earth. The intrepid #spacecraft will cross a major distance milestone in November 2026 - 16.1 billion miles. #Voyager1 #lightday
Link for more information: www.popsci.com/science/voya...
Link for more information: www.popsci.com/science/voya...
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Today, after months of requests, I toured the Broadview ICE Processing Facility. I want to share what I saw.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
November 25, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Today, after months of requests, I toured the Broadview ICE Processing Facility. I want to share what I saw.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
🎯 spent last night designing fantasy bookshelves on vitsoe and saving a peace lily i forgot was in front of a radiator
Twitter accounts are based in Russia. BlueSky accounts are based in homes with, frankly, too many books, plants, obsolete cables, and pieces of rustic pottery, that could do with a bit of a tidying up, to be honest.
November 24, 2025 at 1:01 PM
🎯 spent last night designing fantasy bookshelves on vitsoe and saving a peace lily i forgot was in front of a radiator