Nick Douglass

The late Tabitha as I knew her from 4yrs ago. Brings back fond memories. So incredibly missed. Sound for purrs (and inane remarks from me!).

Excellent "Opinion" article in @nytimes about the current state of mind of Trump @POTUS. nytimes.com/2026/04/15/opi…

@fugitiveink I forgot one other visitor! The Pharmacy Delivery driver with loads of prescribed meds. (I have a diabetic foot ulcer which has brought about all this attention!). Thank you as always for your kind words. I have no pain or discomfort so that's something.

@NicholasDougl17 Gosh — that does sound a bit much — I can't blame Endora! It must be a relief for her when it's just the two of you again. I hope all that "flagging up" is just precautionary and that you're in calmer waters soon.

I just had one of those weird encounters where someone — calling round to return something — insisted on asking (twice) how I was feeling, wanted to know if I had any health issues, and then enquired whether I was spooked by being here alone at the moment. Um, thanks for that.

@SimoninSuffolk What a beautiful window Simon! Thanks for reminding us of this tragic event. I HAD remembered that tomorrow is the Anniversary of the 1746 Battle of Culloden- the last full battle to be fought on British soil though.

2/2 The Titanic memorial window at St Helen, Chipping Ongar, Essex. Christ the Good Shepherd flanked by St Patrick and St Thomas Aquinas, 1912 by Hardman & Co.

The Titanic sank #OTD 15 April 1912. A detail of glass at St Helen, Chipping Ongar, Essex: 'Pray for the soul of Rev Thomas Byles for 8 years Rector of this mission, whose heroic death in the disaster to SS Titanic April 15 1912 earnestly devoting his last moments to the religious consolation of his fellow passengers, this window commemorates'

@fugitiveink Almost forgot what solitude was yesterday when besides my twice daily carer visits, I had my friend Chris (shopping) + 2 District Nurses (1 + trainee in tow). Seems my health is "flagging up" concerns at the moment. Poor Endora runs off each time!!

@GAYNORPRICEJON1 I do actually get asked that occasionally — possibly because some people are frightened of old houses and can't imagine spending a few nights alone in one of them. Whereas, anyone who knows me realises I actually rather cherish my occasional moments of solitude!

@WalkerMarcus Does Cicero respond to such commands? Looks rather quizzical,

Prayer Book Cat. ‘O all ye beasts and cattle, bless ye the Lord : praise him and magnify him for ever.’

@Sjusbrowsing @rickygervais Impossible

@rickygervais I hope you’re not corrupting the world’s children more than they already have been. Hoping. Hoping. Because that’s what we do.

Netflix are currently subtitling & translating “Alley Cats” into 160 languages. Still no premier date yet but I can’t wait for you to see it. As with everything I’ve done, many won’t like it, many will actively hate it, but some of you will fucking love it.

@PickliciousF Raising Daddy's blood pressure by the second ...

My new gardening business is going well

@PickliciousF Bet that will please your Dad!

I’m having salad for my starter. As you can tell, I’m very conscious of my figure and I work hard to keep my 16-16-16 curves.

One of our biggest interviews yet. Tomorrow. 6pm.

@SimoninSuffolk @sly010101 Just posted to your "X" account Simon.

@SimoninSuffolk @sly010101 I will have to post it to you separately as I haven't worked out how to do it from here! "There might be a little delay..."

Carlisle here I come.

@SimoninSuffolk Very much a train fan account this! Put "Captions" on for extra "nerdy" content or mute sound if you wish. Described by some as "Most beautiful line in England". Hope you like it Simon. Nick. youtu.be/ZeDLGGoqAkY?si…

@SimoninSuffolk @sly010101 A line I always wanted to travel on. Too late now as I am housebound so content myself with virtual outings. There is a good one which follows the whole route from the driver's perspective with lots of detail supplied. Will send a link if you're interested!!

@sly010101 Yes, currently on the 1049 Leeds to Carlisle service. Just stopped at Dent.

@ArchdeaconLuke @WalkerMarcus Thank you very much for that! Certainly a most imposing piece of Art.

@NicholasDougl17 @WalkerMarcus It’s by Paul Delaroche: Cinq-Mars (a young dashing noble who plotted against the Cardinal) is towed to execution in the boat aft of the dying Richelieu who has condemned him and his companion. It is a commentary on old age clinging vainly to power.

And how does the Rector of Great St Bart’s get a barge for the Thames? 👀

@IsobelGlenelg Absolutely! All changed since Musk took over (for the worst!!).

@NicholasDougl17 I long since gave up getting anything to appear in the desired order. Twitter now pleases itself where to show replies.

@IsobelGlenelg Sorry couldn't seem to get this reply in the right place- should be at the bottom!

@fugitiveink @ClarkeMicah +This- the 3rd Collect at Evensong "Lighten our darkness we beseech thee O Lord...".

@ClarkeMicah Amen

Should you wish to pray. tonight , here are two suggestions:,’Give peace in our time, O Lord, for there is none other that fighteth for us, but only thou, O God’ and ‘Give light to them that sit in darkness, and in the shadow of death; and guide our feet into the way of peace’.

@IsobelGlenelg Well done you and your godson! A great result except the poor little one who died. Nevertheless a good outcome generally and they're just so adorable!!

@NicholasDougl17 One of the ferals. She's the spitting image of her father (Daddy Long Legs) who's been dropping by for years. I mistook her for him until at end of November she brought four kittens to the back step and looked sorrowfully at me.

Agnes is here. Food is out for her at shed. She refuses to come over unless I'm out of sight.

@fugitiveink Too many "mutually's" apologies-typed in a hurry!

@fugitiveink So kind of you for saying that Barendina! You are absolutely correct about the joys afforded by sites such as this whilst acknowledging the obvious disadvantages as well. On balance I think we mutually agree that the two can mutually exist with due diligence.

Because I’m researching an article for @TheCriticMag, I’ve spent the last few hours in the studio of a very interesting artist, discussing painting, portraiture, politicians and quite a lot besides. Bliss!