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Conversation starters: Great walks we've been on. Fantastic ice creams. Smells. Clean sheets. Amusing pets. Tips for skimming stones. Rolling joints. Our favourite trees. Mix tapes. Books we hate that everyone else loves. Bacon. Absent friends.

A Paris triptych Liberté. Égalité. Fraternité.

Nearly walked past this innocuous Parisian doorway. So glad I peeked in to investigate.

A moment of quiet contemplation in front of one of the gems of the Renaissance.

Not the feet up in front of the telly Fathers Day of yore.

#RIP open.spotify.com/track/62IpHlc3…

The only person I can think of who might possibly be able to identify this piece of music is Richard Coles. Any ideas, Sir?

Sadly, the first brood in the new nest box didn't make it. What a magnificent nest, though. Hopefully, they'll be back to try again.

Delighted to hear thst Frank Cottrell-Boyce has been announced as the new Children's Laureate. I was fortunate enough to illustrate Frank's thoughts on the importance of children's books a while back so this seems an appropriate moment to share it again.

A stark reminder to the commenteriat of today from a decade ago: #Elections2024 #GeneralElection2024 workmusing.wordpress.com/2014/10/10/wha…

A decade, almost to the day.

In an increasingly turbulent world, a moment of calm under brilliant blue skies with birdsong from the treetops and Aggers on Test Match Special.

A brief thread for some new followers 🧵

My devices have remained resolutely unaffected by this global tech outage.

Detectorists

Porridge

The gorgeous and talented Jackie Heath is off on a BIG walk to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. With two close family members having had cancer diagnosed recently, this stuff is getting more personal. Any support would be very gratefully received. Link below.

Recent exchange with 18yo daughter

Rape, murder and drug offences: what do people really get up to when working in an office? cf