Saw the WS once described as “a gift to the world which dignifies the giver” and it’s always stuck with me
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Kinda like America and USAID...oh wait.
jun 19, 2025, 7:40 am • 3 0 • view
All true. But they have to bring back Lilliburlero and the pips at the top of the hour.
jun 18, 2025, 1:46 pm • 5 0 • view
youtu.be/ssw7cn2TbF0?...
jun 18, 2025, 1:53 pm • 4 0 • view
I first thought (for a fraction of a second) that 'WS' here stood for 'Wine Society' (I blame Ian), and aye-ayed accordingly, then realised, no, it is the World Service, for which I worked for two decades, loved and always will love. What a beautiful way to describe a beautiful creation. Thank you.
jun 18, 2025, 1:32 pm • 26 0 • view
Also works for the Wine Society
jun 18, 2025, 1:42 pm • 10 0 • view
Very true.
jun 18, 2025, 1:46 pm • 3 0 • view
I’m fairly certain the credit is David Mitchell’s, in his Observer column I guess - but a lovely sentiment I’ve always remembered, glad sharing it brought you some joy. I would also concur about the Wine Society.
jun 18, 2025, 1:46 pm • 0 0 • view
Ah, thank you! Two of this country's greatest institutions.
jun 18, 2025, 1:47 pm • 2 0 • view
Two things I need to become more familiar with, methinks.
jun 18, 2025, 5:12 pm • 0 0 • view
Oui!
jun 18, 2025, 9:02 pm • 0 0 • view
@larafarrell.bsky.social correct, the quote is down at the bottom of this one: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
jun 18, 2025, 2:04 pm • 2 0 • view