That Social Media Stuff

A group of parents from the UK are suing TikTok, arguing that their children, who had died, were trying to complete some dangerous challenge popularised on the platform.

The Digest 16/03/25

Hmmm...it is a fact seldom acknowledged that hangovers get progressively worse, the older one gets. Certainly, neither Mrs I nor I acknowledged it as we partied into the early hours. We did, however, for the days subsequent.

The Coalition of the Willing

have no idea why Starmer/Macron think they can get agreement on their peacekeeping force. I suspect putting your hand on Vladimir's knee will be less effective than it was with big Don.

Analog Weekly

The fact that it’s a lovely chunk of walnut helps, too. The appeal of analogue is two-fold. The design is economical and elegant, making for a functional object. The manufacture is heirloom quality.

The Digest 09/03/25

Trying to keep up with the US administration. Plays havoc with my workflow, not to mention the safety and security of the planet and its largest economy.

Building a blogging workflow

However, if you want to write about current affairs, ignore everything above. I have several ideas for posts on US tariffs but have never finished a draft. Tariffs on everything! Except for exemptions. Wait! Go! No. Yes! Maybe.

Friction

Maybe the Norsemen were onto something. Loki, the God of Mischief, has come into my life this week. There's an argument that he rules supreme worldwide at the moment.

Leuchtturm1917 Edition 120.

From swish graphite to stylish rollerballs and ballpoints, but my preference is for a fountain pen. And what's the point of owning glorious pens if not to write with them?
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