GraceCat

Traveller, geek, baker, artist

[Skokholm Island @SkokholmIsland]

We thought that, given the lack of visitors, the Puffins might become a little more timid around us. Not so much.

[Have I Got News For You @haveigotnews]

‘It’s time to move on’ says government that’s worked harder to safeguard one man’s job in three days than it has to protect frontline workers and care home residents in three months.

[Prof Colin Talbot @colinrtalbot]

Killer fact from that is this.

The Cummings/Wakefield family ended up in a hospital in Durham - 260m from home.

That is precisely the reason the lockdown told people to stay at home if they get sick.

So as not to spread the virus around the country.

[Haggard Hawks 🦅📚 Words | Language | Etymology @HaggardHawks]

In 19th century English, the expression ‘Come, come, that’s Barnard Castle!’ was used as a response to someone who had offered a flawed excuse for their actions.

(fr. English Proverbs & Proverbial Phrases: A Historical Dictionary, 1929)

[Alison Moyet @AlisonMoyet]

My son and daughter in law did both have Covid and a four year old.
Yes. The guidance was just to sit there .

[Have I Got News For You @haveigotnews]

BREAKING: Dominic Cummings press conference went ‘really well’ says Prince Andrew.

[rob delaney @robdelaney]

https://t.co/IV3FBJXod4

[Haggard Hawks 🦅📚 Words | Language | Etymology @HaggardHawks]

A DICAEOLOGY is a speech in which someone admits to the charges or problems they are accused of, while simultaneously justifying or attempting to provide excuses for them.

[Craig Spencer MD MPH @Craig_A_Spencer]

When I wrote these words, I didn’t know if anyone would read them. I certainly didn’t think this would happen.

I wrote them for my patients, my colleagues & myself.

Please watch this. Please share this.

This has been our reality. We can’t go back here.

[Danny Wallace @dannywallace]

So basically, this is not even sorry-not-sorry.
It's just not-sorry.

[GraceCat @GraceCatBarrett]

Haggard Hawks is throwing shade *hard* today

[Haggard Hawks 🦅📚 Words | Language | Etymology @HaggardHawks]

A CAFFLER is a shuffling, prevaricating maker of excuses.

[Haggard Hawks 🦅📚 Words | Language | Etymology @HaggardHawks]

A PHILODESPOT is someone who admires or defends the person who despotically rules over them.

[GraceCat @GraceCatBarrett]

Cummings' statement is like a particularly turgid entry on AITA

[GraceCat @GraceCatBarrett]

Whoever that is making whatever that noise is behind D*minic C*mmings is a hero

[Owen Jones @owenjonesjourno]

Dominic Cummings doing a televised press conference is completely ridiculous - advisors are never supposed to be the story, let alone address the nation - and confirms that he is essentially co-Prime Minister

[Haggard Hawks 🦅📚 Words | Language | Etymology @HaggardHawks]

A CUNCTATOR is someone who acts tardily or turns up late.

[Adam Boulton @adamboultonTABB]

Just a reminder. Dominic Cummings is unelected, he is not a member of the Conservative Party, he passed no civil service test. He owes his position of power entirely to the patronage of @BorisJohnson

[TwistedDoodles @twisteddoodles]

Because it's #WorldBeeDay2020 here are some bee facts via my kids when they were three. #parenting #wholesome