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One of the finest therapies in life is singing loudly with lovely people.

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Out for a spot of jazz tonight. The burgundy velvet jacket is deployed.

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You’re all invited to Noisebox's birthday party on FFS Live tonight! We want your requests for songs about parties, birthdays, celebratory songs or just songs that get the party going. Use the form at noiseboxradio.com/ff... to submit your requests by 7.30pm and join us live from 9! Bring a bottle.

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Me and countless other authors today…😂

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A big fairy ring at my marshal point in today's #parkrun

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I'm on catch up... but Ian Dury and the Blockheads with Wilko Johnson introduced by Annie Nightingale. Legend overload!

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Pulled up at a traffic light in some small Swiss town and... ..wait... what? #MrBenn

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Following yet another brush with death, my Dad is due to be discharged back to his care home today. However, there are two patients with his name on his ward. This has caused confusion when requesting information, particularly from nursing staff who are basically over stretched

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There's a word for countries where it's illegal to criticise their leader

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If you cut foreign aid, you are hurting the vulnerable. If you cut or freeze PIP & other disability benefits, you are hurting the vulnerable. The recipients can’t push back, & have little power to resist. If you increase wealth taxes, you’re not going to hurt anyone. But the rich, push back

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Made it to the office from deepest Northumberland before 9am. Such a pro. After 4 hours driving I might fall asleep at the desk, however

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For clarity, our species is insane. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Now my Dad has dementia there are certain admin things I have to do. Cancelling his golf club social membership has hit hard though, like kicking the poor bugger whilst he's down. He's only been a member since 1979 after all.

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This must be uncomfortable.

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Wasn't flooding the fens an evil plot from a 1970's series of Look And Read?

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Whilst I'm the sort of chap who has talked at length with his daughter about how much International Women's Day is so important about wanting a better world for her and her generation I cannot accept it as justification for randomly overriding my play list

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I'm sure my sunflower seedlings are benefiting from playing them punk rock. 🌻🌻🎵🎶

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I like to be slightly late to Teams calls with Americans to avoid inane small talk

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Watching Andi Oliver on Great British Menu has prompted me to listen to a bit of RIP Rig & Panic.

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Number crunching: BP’s change of strategy on renewables From the new Private Eye, out now.

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Those new Amazon Bond films in full From the latest Private Eye, in shops now.

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One day I'd like a work meeting that DOESN'T include an incomprehensible PowerPoint flowchart that might as well be a map of the International Space Station electronic systems

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Had 3 pints of Guinness Zero. Feel pissed.

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In general terms, we all have to work out what we are going to do now that 'Merica has gone fully fash. Both on an international level and personal level. I work for an American company. I don't feel comfortable with that.

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You can tell how awful the Trump Ukraine thing is as it's provoking a partial reaction on Facebook. But not as much as potholes.

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#Parkrun volunteer number 100 this morning. I'm hoping to be able to run again soon, in the meantime I am loving giving back. Even in thick frost.

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Bigging up Humshaugh. I once mimed the drums at the village hall.

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I've made a bottle of brown ale last the entire evening. Who the fuck am I and what have I done with me?

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I'd forgotten Skype was a thing

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I've paraphrased this quote before, however, it can be repeated here. We are going to be the generation that burns the planet as the alternative isn't economically viable. BBC News - BP shuns renewables in return to oil and gas - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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So we are not spending as much on helping others but spending more money on weapons. I'm not convinced that this is the correct way forward.

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