Betty Fords

29/12/2025

A kinda fascinating appraisal of the lead up to and during the various crisis that hit the Biden presidency. It explains a lot about what we saw from the outside and not just why the man (Biden) was so tired but also like the sticky negotiations to get arms to Ukraine, why Netanyahu acted the way he did, how Trump moved towards re-election. The reporter style makes it seem factual without being preachy. It’s not there for justifications either, but it does give perspective
If you can stomach the content it’s a great read.

10/11/2025

After spending Sunday going down another completely useless political rabbit hole, I’ve decided to use my insta for good and not evil. So here’s a few books I read over summer in no particular order.

1. Palentine by Peter Stothard talks about those in the industry of serving the cesars. Set after the Roman civil war it shows the beginnings of what the idea of public service means while contrasted with the vanities and paranoias of almighty but frequently fractured leaders. 2. Dirt Music By Tim Winton amazing visual wordsmith tells the tale of those who’ve f@ up more than once and try to find sense in their existence along way from anywhere else. Great escapist read - though I wasn’t a fan of the ending..
Snakehead by Patrick Keefe from the man who brought you Empire of Pain (dope sick) and Say Nothing - both on Netflix I think, this is a story of good intentions used badly and the incredibly complex world of illegal people smuggling. It’s kind of that moment when you say “of course they did” but without ever having voiced it yourself. Knowledge like a great haircut you just have it without knowing it.
Enjoy!

01/06/2025

22/05/2025

All about time, recognising your place, where you’re from and how you got there. Understanding. Solid 8/10

07/02/2025

In the words of “Eris” from the two Roberts’: Shea and Anton Wilson’s in The Illuminatus Trilogy (really awesome sci-fi paranoia conspiracy book) LOVE US OR WE’LL BOMB YOU!

05/02/2025

So for anyone else who has been a bit perturbed by the news about Trump wanting to take over Gaza, this book might help. Not that it will make you feel better - it won’t - but the parts about Indian Removal Act of 1831 and the taking of Oklahoma really seem to explain what is happening today. And not to be crass but it is also a great read.

07/10/2024

Otro bici salvado por Cranky Dave! Man legend and permanently angry! Me encanta saber que puedo fiar de él!
Gracias! Calle Luna #1 Raval!

27/02/2023

Hala el Kingston Negroni: ron de piña casera, , vermut y Italian bitter con bitters de rhubarb … bit of fun for a cold day

14/02/2023

Pozole vegano aka una sopa maiz y setas, this little nightly wonder was brought to you the good people in Ivana's kitchen.

12/02/2023

Un tiki classic: Saturno! Una mica estraño, London Dry gin, maracuya, limón y orgeat. Cocktails para un domingo en febrero

08/02/2023

Back bar stuff,
Hot soup, spicy Jamaican Stew, Belgian beers and fries. Todo por una noche de frío

02/01/2023

happy New Years!