{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Micro.blog - David Marsden","home_page_url":"https://micro.blog","feed_url":"https://micro.blog/posts/davidmarsden","_microblog":{"about":"https://micro.blog/about/api","id":"7092","username":"davidmarsden","bio":"Mild-mannered administrator by day.\n\nDad and personal butler, cook, dishwasher and driver to two boys by night.","pronouns":"","is_following":false,"is_you":false,"following_count":328,"discover_count":0},"author":{"name":"David Marsden","url":"http://davidmarsden.info","avatar":"https://avatars.micro.blog/avatars/2026/35/7092.jpg"},"items":[{"id":"98885671","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/davidmarsden\">@davidmarsden</a> Well, I thought I had, but it turned out that I hadn’t.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/davidmarsden/98885671","date_published":"2026-10-08T17:01:28+00:00","author":{"name":"David 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10:34","date_timestamp":1791110054,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"98535878","content_html":"<p>Drinking tea while watching ChatGPT do my job for me.</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://davidmarsden.info/2026/10/02/drinking-tea-while-watching-chatgpt.html","date_published":"2026-10-02T10:20:33+00:00","author":{"name":"David Marsden","url":"http://davidmarsden.info","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F35%2F7092.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"davidmarsden"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-02 10:20","date_timestamp":1790936433,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:ndo343a5k2vboqfglleeeuf5/post/3mwv5mclfqr2t","https://www.threads.com/@david.marsden/post/Dd_Qex0FmZw"]}},{"id":"98436691","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/davidmarsden\">@davidmarsden</a> I have fixed Dent DOT Hand so that I can now actually @reply to people. 🤦🏻</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/davidmarsden/98436691","date_published":"2026-09-30T17:31:24+00:00","author":{"name":"David Marsden","url":"http://davidmarsden.info","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F35%2F7092.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"davidmarsden"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-30 17:31","date_timestamp":1790789484,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"98426591","content_html":"<p>Have you lost height recently?</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/davidmarsden/98426591","date_published":"2026-09-30T13:57:45+00:00","author":{"name":"David Marsden","url":"http://davidmarsden.info","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F35%2F7092.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"davidmarsden"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-30 13:57","date_timestamp":1790776665,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"98426251","content_html":"<blockquote>\n<p>[City] were similar to Abramovich’s Chelsea or even Sheikh Mansour’s City. In the eyes of many, they were a side with ‘no history’ that had appeared from nowhere to challenge the establishment.</p>\n</blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"https://gjfootballarchive.com/2023/04/29/scandal/\">City in 1905</a>, by a City fan.</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://davidmarsden.info/2026/09/30/city-were-similar-to-abramovichs.html","date_published":"2026-09-30T13:51:17+00:00","author":{"name":"David Marsden","url":"http://davidmarsden.info","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F35%2F7092.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"davidmarsden"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-30 13:51","date_timestamp":1790776277,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:ndo343a5k2vboqfglleeeuf5/post/3mwqih7dw5f2y","https://www.threads.com/@david.marsden/post/Dd6fAYDFvPM"]}},{"id":"98423030","content_html":"<p>Bring back the tea ladies!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/davidmarsden/98423030","date_published":"2026-09-30T12:57:31+00:00","author":{"name":"David Marsden","url":"http://davidmarsden.info","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F35%2F7092.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"davidmarsden"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-30 12:57","date_timestamp":1790773051,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"98307509","content_html":"<p><del>WOKEN</del></p>\n<img src=\"https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/2588/2026/f60031e761-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"796\" alt=\"Auto-generated description: A worn black metal door with a white flame design and the word WOKEN above it is set into a rough-textured beige wall.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://davidmarsden.info/2026/09/28/woken.html","date_published":"2026-09-28T13:11:44+00:00","author":{"name":"David Marsden","url":"http://davidmarsden.info","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F35%2F7092.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"davidmarsden"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-28 13:11","date_timestamp":1790601104,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:ndo343a5k2vboqfglleeeuf5/post/3mwlfdlgpoe2k","https://www.threads.com/@david.marsden/post/Dd1Q87-FAHo"]}},{"id":"98307431","content_html":"<p>Nice way to start the week.</p>\n<img src=\"https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/2588/2026/pxl-20260928-123953705.portrait2-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"796\" alt=\"Auto-generated description: A pint glass filled with amber beer sits on a weathered wooden table next to a pair of black-framed glasses.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://davidmarsden.info/2026/09/28/nice-way-to-start-the.html","date_published":"2026-09-28T13:09:45+00:00","author":{"name":"David Marsden","url":"http://davidmarsden.info","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F35%2F7092.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"davidmarsden"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-28 13:09","date_timestamp":1790600985,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:ndo343a5k2vboqfglleeeuf5/post/3mwlf6s64cc2o","https://www.threads.com/@david.marsden/post/Dd1QpT5HOXQ"]}},{"id":"98307084","content_html":"<p><del>Open</del></p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/2588/2026/pxl-20260928-1155586322-m.jpg\" alt=\"A blue door with the text Open Havelock in three languages, a warning sign about CCTV cameras, and the location Willowbrook North is shown.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/2588/2026/pxl-20260928-1156148892-m.jpg\" alt=\"A sign describes the Open Havelock project, which aims to transform empty garages, undercrofts, and green spaces on Willowbrook Road into a shared community facility, with details and gratitude for ongoing support in multiple languages.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>","summary":"","url":"https://davidmarsden.info/2026/09/28/open.html","date_published":"2026-09-28T13:01:22+00:00","author":{"name":"David Marsden","url":"http://davidmarsden.info","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F35%2F7092.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"davidmarsden"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-28 13:01","date_timestamp":1790600482,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:ndo343a5k2vboqfglleeeuf5/post/3mwleqg622a2y"]}},{"id":"98255425","content_html":"<p>Listening to my <a href=\"https://davidmarsden.info/music/\">new album</a>. As you do.</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://davidmarsden.info/2026/09/27/listening-to-my-new-album.html","date_published":"2026-09-27T11:57:30+00:00","author":{"name":"David Marsden","url":"http://davidmarsden.info","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F35%2F7092.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"davidmarsden"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-27 11:57","date_timestamp":1790510250,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:ndo343a5k2vboqfglleeeuf5/post/3mwiqou6oht2o","https://www.threads.com/@david.marsden/post/Ddyjlp3G9Yq"]}},{"id":"98255184","content_html":"<p>Beautiful!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/davidmarsden/98255184","date_published":"2026-09-27T11:50:02+00:00","author":{"name":"David Marsden","url":"http://davidmarsden.info","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F35%2F7092.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"davidmarsden"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-27 11:50","date_timestamp":1790509802,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"98029415","content_html":"<p>Two weeks into the new school year and <em>everyone</em> is coughing, sneezing and feeling like crap.</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://davidmarsden.info/2026/09/23/two-weeks-into-the-new.html","date_published":"2026-09-23T12:29:47+00:00","author":{"name":"David Marsden","url":"http://davidmarsden.info","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F35%2F7092.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"davidmarsden"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-23 12:29","date_timestamp":1790166587,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:ndo343a5k2vboqfglleeeuf5/post/3mw6qnccxhy2j","https://www.threads.com/@david.marsden/post/DdoUIkDm1az"]}},{"id":"98021794","content_html":"<p>Anyone who opposes grown-up politics is an extremist, a terrorist supporter and an anti-semite.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/davidmarsden/98021794","date_published":"2026-09-23T09:24:52+00:00","author":{"name":"David Marsden","url":"http://davidmarsden.info","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F35%2F7092.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"davidmarsden"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-23 09:24","date_timestamp":1790155492,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"97987310","content_html":"<p>Cute coots.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Feu.uploads.micro.blog%2F2588%2F2026%2Fpxl-20260922-0746184152-web-m.jpg\" alt=\"Three birds are perched on a curved branch above a partially algae-covered pond beside a wooden dock.\" data-microblog-lightbox=\"https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/2588/2026/pxl-20260922-0746184152-web-xl.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Feu.uploads.micro.blog%2F2588%2F2026%2Fpxl-20260922-0746144392-web-m.jpg\" alt=\"Three birds are perched on a curved branch above a pond with murky green water, next to a wooden dock and an orange boat.\" data-microblog-lightbox=\"https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/2588/2026/pxl-20260922-0746144392-web-xl.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Feu.uploads.micro.blog%2F2588%2F2026%2F5722dfe1f4-m.jpg\" alt=\"A vibrant orange boat is docked beside a greenish body of water, with three birds perched on a circular platform next to it and a curved stone wall running along the left side.\" data-microblog-lightbox=\"https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/2588/2026/5722dfe1f4-xl.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://davidmarsden.info/2026/09/22/cute-coots-collection-cute-coots.html","date_published":"2026-09-22T18:27:59+00:00","author":{"name":"David Marsden","url":"http://davidmarsden.info","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F35%2F7092.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"davidmarsden"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-22 18:27","date_timestamp":1790101679,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:ndo343a5k2vboqfglleeeuf5/post/3mw4u7dfbzn2j","https://www.threads.com/@david.marsden/post/DdmYZAfHYqz"]}},{"id":"97987266","content_html":"<p><span class=\"h-card\"><a href=\"https://micro.blog/matt@oslo.town\" class=\"u-url mention\">@matt</a></span> the occasional kayaker excepted, even when it’s clear, I’ve never seen anyone in the water for a swim. It’s <a href=\"https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/support-us/our-campaigns/safety-on-our-waterways/summer-water-safety\">strongly discouraged</a>!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/davidmarsden/97987266","date_published":"2026-09-22T18:27:39+00:00","author":{"name":"David Marsden","url":"http://davidmarsden.info","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F35%2F7092.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"davidmarsden"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-22 18:27","date_timestamp":1790101659,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"97977938","content_html":"<p>No swimming today.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Feu.uploads.micro.blog%2F2588%2F2026%2Fpxl-20260922-074342775-web-m.jpg\" alt=\"Several boats are moored along a narrow, green algae-covered canal bordered by a dirt path and surrounded by trees with autumn foliage.\" data-microblog-lightbox=\"https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/2588/2026/pxl-20260922-074342775-web-xl.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Feu.uploads.micro.blog%2F2588%2F2026%2Fpxl-20260922-0748148522-web-m.jpg\" alt=\"Sunlight filters through a large tree, casting intricate shadows on a green, algae-covered pond.\" data-microblog-lightbox=\"https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/2588/2026/pxl-20260922-0748148522-web-xl.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Feu.uploads.micro.blog%2F2588%2F2026%2Fpxl-20260922-0748437002-web-m.jpg\" alt=\"A peaceful pathway runs alongside a waterway covered with green algae, surrounded by lush trees under a clear blue sky.\" data-microblog-lightbox=\"https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/2588/2026/pxl-20260922-0748437002-web-xl.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Feu.uploads.micro.blog%2F2588%2F2026%2Fpxl-20260922-0748519582-web-m.jpg\" alt=\"A tranquil canal covered with green algae is bordered by a pathway and lush trees under a clear blue sky.\" data-microblog-lightbox=\"https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/2588/2026/pxl-20260922-0748519582-web-xl.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://davidmarsden.info/2026/09/22/no-swimming-today-collection-algae.html","date_published":"2026-09-22T14:58:47+00:00","author":{"name":"David Marsden","url":"http://davidmarsden.info","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F35%2F7092.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"davidmarsden"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-22 14:58","date_timestamp":1790089127,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:ndo343a5k2vboqfglleeeuf5/post/3mw4iiq3lij25","https://www.threads.com/@david.marsden/post/DdmAa3RlKj2"]}},{"id":"97939624","content_html":"<p>We Can Remember It for You Wholesale <img src=\"https://micro.blog/photos/50/https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/251858/2026/a5cf9ee842.jpg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" class=\"mini_thumbnail\" alt=\"A historic brick building labelled MAGNA CARTA on an overcast, rainy day, with people holding umbrellas on the wet street.\"><img src=\"https://micro.blog/photos/50/https://ealing.civiccommons.co.uk/brand/social/ealing.jpg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" class=\"mini_thumbnail\" alt=\"Ealing Civic Commons — open the borough-wide Ealing Civic Commons\"> : <a 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I switched to Brave, though, already!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/davidmarsden/97620991","date_published":"2026-09-16T07:10:57+00:00","author":{"name":"David Marsden","url":"http://davidmarsden.info","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F35%2F7092.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"davidmarsden"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-16 07:10","date_timestamp":1789542657,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"97939626","content_html":"<p>Holding The Line <img src=\"https://micro.blog/photos/50/https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/251858/2026/pxl-20260906-1444202003.jpg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" class=\"mini_thumbnail\" alt=\"Auto-generated description: A tall building under construction with a crane on top is situated along a street lined with trees, parked cars, and shops.\"> : <a href=\"https://southallstories.uk/2026/09/15/holding-the-line/\">southallstories.uk</a></p>","summary":"","url":"https://southallstories.uk/2026/09/15/holding-the-line/","date_published":"2026-09-15T21:42:12+00:00","author":{"name":"David Marsden","url":"http://davidmarsden.info","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F35%2F7092.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"davidmarsden"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-15 21:42","date_timestamp":1789508532,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"97590349","content_html":"<p>New <a href=\"https://hand.davidmarsden.info/drawing/\">Drawing Challenge</a> dropped!</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://davidmarsden.info/2026/09/15/new-drawing-challenge-dropped.html","date_published":"2026-09-15T18:37:37+00:00","author":{"name":"David Marsden","url":"http://davidmarsden.info","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F35%2F7092.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"davidmarsden"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-15 18:37","date_timestamp":1789497457,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:ndo343a5k2vboqfglleeeuf5/post/3mvlbhoef3f24","https://www.threads.com/@david.marsden/post/DdUX3WendaN"]}},{"id":"97580304","content_html":"<p><span class=\"h-card\"><a href=\"https://micro.blog/elmussol@streams.elsmussols.net\" class=\"u-url mention\">@elmussol</a></span> sorry, only just seen this! The url bar started floating in the middle of the screen and finger taps on my screen no longer worked where I tapped my finger, but a couple of centimetres above!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/davidmarsden/97580304","date_published":"2026-09-15T14:55:45+00:00","author":{"name":"David Marsden","url":"http://davidmarsden.info","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F35%2F7092.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"davidmarsden"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-15 14:55","date_timestamp":1789484145,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"97564132","content_html":"<p>These strips transformed my sleep. Hope they help you, too.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/davidmarsden/97564132","date_published":"2026-09-15T09:17:38+00:00","author":{"name":"David Marsden","url":"http://davidmarsden.info","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F35%2F7092.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"davidmarsden"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-15 09:17","date_timestamp":1789463858,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"97564076","content_html":"<p>The 80s was when I was first exposed to “political news”.</p>\n<p>Lefties like Tony Benn, who clearly spoke a lot of sense, were “loonies”.</p>\n<p>Obvious drooling idiots and upper class twits like Cecil Parkinson and Michael Heseltine were hailed as intellectual stars and saviours, at least until they got caught with their trousers down.</p>\n<p>Thatcher was God.</p>\n<p>It brought out the very worst in people and us as a nation, and we’re still paying the price.</p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>What is capitalism? 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I’m just sorry you had to write it and we have to read it. Did you mean to say “Renew” and not “Restore” in the battle for racist votes?</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/davidmarsden/97562443","date_published":"2026-09-15T08:26:12+00:00","author":{"name":"David Marsden","url":"http://davidmarsden.info","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F35%2F7092.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"davidmarsden"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-15 08:26","date_timestamp":1789460772,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"97559259","content_html":"<p>Little kid is armed with freshly printed and cut business cards to share with his friends today.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/2588/2026/pxl-20260915-065123477.portrait-m.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"></p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://davidmarsden.info/2026/09/15/little-kid-is-armed-with.html","date_published":"2026-09-15T06:56:17+00:00","author":{"name":"David Marsden","url":"http://davidmarsden.info","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F35%2F7092.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"davidmarsden"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-15 06:56","date_timestamp":1789455377,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:ndo343a5k2vboqfglleeeuf5/post/3mvk2bs4abs2l","https://www.threads.com/@david.marsden/post/DdTHndeFtO1"]}},{"id":"97525911","content_html":"<p>New <a href=\"https://hand.davidmarsden.info/drawing/\">drawing challenge</a> today</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://davidmarsden.info/2026/09/14/new-drawing-challenge-today.html","date_published":"2026-09-14T16:56:33+00:00","author":{"name":"David Marsden","url":"http://davidmarsden.info","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F35%2F7092.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"davidmarsden"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-14 16:56","date_timestamp":1789404993,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:ndo343a5k2vboqfglleeeuf5/post/3mvildoxmvk2e","https://www.threads.com/@david.marsden/post/DdRne4tG1HK"]}},{"id":"97483450","content_html":"<p>I literally read that “little symphonies for kids” today in Peter Doggett’s <em>Electric Shock</em> book. I will be reading about ABBA soon, no doubt.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/davidmarsden/97483450","date_published":"2026-09-13T22:44:53+00:00","author":{"name":"David Marsden","url":"http://davidmarsden.info","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F35%2F7092.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"davidmarsden"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-13 22:44","date_timestamp":1789339493,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"97479215","content_html":"<p>He’s so excited at the thought of someone sending in their own drawing he can’t sleep!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/davidmarsden/97479215","date_published":"2026-09-13T20:09:00+00:00","author":{"name":"David Marsden","url":"http://davidmarsden.info","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F35%2F7092.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"davidmarsden"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-13 20:09","date_timestamp":1789330140,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"97478983","content_html":"<p>Here’s <a href=\"https://hand.davidmarsden.info/drawing/result/?token=23432b6dc4ef4d6ab3172c22877eda208ec28ecf5a224327a81e1d553b361bda\">my effort</a>.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/davidmarsden/97478983","date_published":"2026-09-13T20:04:55+00:00","author":{"name":"David Marsden","url":"http://davidmarsden.info","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F35%2F7092.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"davidmarsden"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-13 20:04","date_timestamp":1789329895,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"97472562","content_html":"<p>Have they done away with the whole clear and obvious error thing now?</p>\n<p>I can only think the offside was overturned to even up the Foden sending off.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/davidmarsden/97472562","date_published":"2026-09-13T17:02:56+00:00","author":{"name":"David Marsden","url":"http://davidmarsden.info","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F35%2F7092.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"davidmarsden"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-13 17:02","date_timestamp":1789318976,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"97470772","content_html":"<p>Premeditated kick in the back against an opponent on the ground = yellow card.</p>\n<p>Retaliatory two-footed kick in the chest against standing attacker = red card.</p>\n<p>VAR upholds the ref’s decision – no clear and obvious error.</p>\n<p>It’s very straightforward when you think about it.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/davidmarsden/97470772","date_published":"2026-09-13T16:15:49+00:00","author":{"name":"David Marsden","url":"http://davidmarsden.info","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F35%2F7092.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"davidmarsden"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-13 16:15","date_timestamp":1789316149,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"97469034","content_html":"<p>I frequently find myself responding to my elderly and infirm mum’s requests to “pop down” (she’s literally downstairs) to do some mystery fixing by asking “What’s the problem?” or “to do what, exactly?”. Either she texts back ten minutes later to say she’s sorted it herself, or we spend an hour back and forth debating the pros and cons of just telling me what it is she wants before I stop whatever it is I’m doing and come down. 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She’s on Android 16.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/davidmarsden/91470518","date_published":"2026-06-03T15:09:53+00:00","author":{"name":"David Marsden","url":"http://davidmarsden.info","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F35%2F7092.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"davidmarsden"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-03 15:09","date_timestamp":1780499393,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"91470419","content_html":"<p><span class=\"h-card\"><a href=\"https://micro.blog/andyc@mastodon.me.uk\" class=\"u-url mention\">@andyc</a></span> what a terrific photo!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/davidmarsden/91470419","date_published":"2026-06-03T15:08:27+00:00","author":{"name":"David Marsden","url":"http://davidmarsden.info","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F35%2F7092.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"davidmarsden"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-03 15:08","date_timestamp":1780499307,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"91157936","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/help\">@help</a> uploaded images randomly return AccessDenied XML.</p>\n<p>Re-uploading temporarily fixes it but later different images fail.</p>\n<p>Getting a “Failed to load resource: the server responded with a status of 403” error.</p>\n<p>E.g. <a href=\"https://southallstories.uk/uploads/2026/screenshot-2021-03-18-09.27.16.png\">southallstories.uk/uploads/2…</a></p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/davidmarsden/91157936","date_published":"2026-05-29T16:51:45+00:00","author":{"name":"David Marsden","url":"http://davidmarsden.info","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F35%2F7092.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"davidmarsden"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-29 16:51","date_timestamp":1780073505,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}}]}