Alex
@stfconly.bsky.social
Ex-hack. Reads a lot. Most of it never seems to go in. Or stay in. Dull.
Eek! Still traumatised some 30 years later.
December 9, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Eek! Still traumatised some 30 years later.
I’ve been using this recipe www.theguardian.com/food/2020/no... I’ll have to find a book with platting technique explainer, otherwise it will never look as good.
How to make stollen – recipe | Felicity Cloake's masterclass
The festive German fruit bread is a satisfying and delicious bake that doubles up as a perfect homemade Christmas gift
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2025 at 9:25 PM
I’ve been using this recipe www.theguardian.com/food/2020/no... I’ll have to find a book with platting technique explainer, otherwise it will never look as good.
Ooh looks great. Have never added a twist. Really adds to the appeal. Might have to copy for my first tomorrow.
December 8, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Ooh looks great. Have never added a twist. Really adds to the appeal. Might have to copy for my first tomorrow.
Are unserious politicians trolling people unchristian too?
November 28, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Are unserious politicians trolling people unchristian too?
Some sort of larval stage seems more likely.
November 25, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Some sort of larval stage seems more likely.
Do you also always fake your own signature?
November 23, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Do you also always fake your own signature?
Reposted by Alex
At least with TMS you can legitimately keep your eyes closed.
November 20, 2025 at 9:47 PM
At least with TMS you can legitimately keep your eyes closed.
I’ve never heard of a book author being paid per word, but that certainly reads like one was. And I only managed a para.
November 14, 2025 at 8:07 AM
I’ve never heard of a book author being paid per word, but that certainly reads like one was. And I only managed a para.
As a British reader what does grate is though that the post-war Labour government is repeatedly claimed as being pro-Empire. Oddly Bass also uses some distinct colloquial phrasing at odds with the otherwise academic tone.
November 12, 2025 at 9:43 PM
As a British reader what does grate is though that the post-war Labour government is repeatedly claimed as being pro-Empire. Oddly Bass also uses some distinct colloquial phrasing at odds with the otherwise academic tone.
I’m doing big numbers now.
October 19, 2025 at 7:38 PM
I’m doing big numbers now.
And bought. Looks fantastic.
October 15, 2025 at 8:39 PM
And bought. Looks fantastic.
Oddly my only memory of the brand is of some gravelly voiced ad about Duckham’s Hyper Grade. Unlike Valvoline.
October 15, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Oddly my only memory of the brand is of some gravelly voiced ad about Duckham’s Hyper Grade. Unlike Valvoline.
Did you remember to take off the PR agency’s contact details before you published?
October 15, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Did you remember to take off the PR agency’s contact details before you published?
The OP included it in their list. Mine was simply a light hearted addendum. Personal interpretation may vary. Hope you have a good day.
October 14, 2025 at 10:22 AM
The OP included it in their list. Mine was simply a light hearted addendum. Personal interpretation may vary. Hope you have a good day.