Katharine Schopflin @schopflin.bsky.social · 5hPost-funeral, pre-birthday trip to Bournemouth. We got an upgrade! 2150
Katharine Schopflin @schopflin.bsky.social · 7hBloody hell Aviva. You were one of the first people I told when Mr S died. And you *didn't tell your debt collection company*. They were very polite when chasing the missed DD and apologetic but seriously. 660
Katharine Schopflin @schopflin.bsky.social · 11hWhen I'm on my way to a spa weekend I am reminded of that etiquette bloke's tacky list. In the next 24 hours I'm absolutely guaranteed to: 1. Eat on a train 2. Use a hot tub and 3. Drink prosecco. I'm not much of a one for pudding but I'll try and get salted caramel in too. 7131
Katharine Schopflin @schopflin.bsky.social · 15hIt was my husband's funeral on Wednesday. It went well, I was surrounded by love for us both. But I'm definitely feeling that now I have to face the hard bit. However, I am going away with three close friends for the weekend and thank goodness! 3271
Katharine Schopflin @schopflin.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Honestly, there is genuinely no good reason for Lord Peter Wimsey to be there during police investigations. 141
Katharine Schopflin @schopflin.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Just gone to the funeral wake pub to pay the deposit. They were expecting it in cash, something they didn't make clear. Oh and my paper booking form had 'Bride' and 'Groom' crossed out. 260
Katharine Schopflin @schopflin.bsky.social · 25/09/2026World's least spontaneous person makes flash decision to buy interrail pass in the sale! I am supposed to be travelling to Tallinn for new year, so ... 290
Katharine Schopflin @schopflin.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Off to first rehearsal of term and we're learning some music by Rihards Dubra, completely new to me. Anyone sung any? Dubra, Rihards (b1964) - Composer - Hyperion Records - CDs, MP3 and Lossless downloads share.google/nqnDPLAvFph7...share.googleRihards Dubra (b1964) on Hyperion Records<blockquote>‘Just as everyone has their own pathway to God, so every composer has his own pathway to emotion in music, and through that—also to God.’ (Rihards Dubra)</blockquote> <p>Rihards Dubra has ... 020
Reposted by Katharine Schopflin George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Here's today's column on the astonishing, ongoing mistreatment of people with #ME/CFS. Please spread it far and wide: the only thing which can break the media's wall of indifference is seeing an article about the issue go viral. Thank you. 1/2 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...theguardian.comAbandoned, dismissed and gaslighted: there is no excuse for the way ME sufferers have been betrayed | George MonbiotChanges in guidance and science seem to have little impact on millions of devastated lives. It’s a social crisis playing out behind closed doors, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot 17925241728
Katharine Schopflin @schopflin.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Anyone near Bury St Edmunds - I won't be able to make this on 3rd October but I know two brilliant singers performing in it, in aid of Dementia UK. Bury St Edmunds Dementia Support - Fundraising Events share.google/kC9GP3t8b2Sc...share.googleFundraising EventsAn abridged concert performance of Purcell's Fairy Queen at All Saints Church, Park Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3QW at 7.30pm on 3rd October 2026 Perfomed by the Suffolk Soloists supported by... 012
Katharine Schopflin @schopflin.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Tom McKinney praising the 'vintage sound' but I don't like it! Guys and Dolls is wicked and a bit grubby, it shouldn't have this glossy nostalgic quality. 010
Katharine Schopflin @schopflin.bsky.social · 22/09/2026I know people talk about 'death by PowerPoint' but webinars without slides are actually really hard to focus on. A talking head is not the same as an individual speaking in person. Even just a few headings would break it up. 040
Katharine Schopflin @schopflin.bsky.social · 21/09/2026For once I'm watching an ER I've seen before. It's the James Wood ALS one and bloody hell, it's A Lot. 000
Katharine Schopflin @schopflin.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Reading the print Vittles 3 interview with Nigel Slater and Jonathan Lovekin. It's so good! Also reminds me what a massive inspiration Real Food and Appetite were to me. They don't mention *the* Instagram rhubarb tart but that possibly wasn't JL. 130
Katharine Schopflin @schopflin.bsky.social · 20/09/2026My very first time on the 310, which travels from Stamford Hill to Golders Green, should those two Jewish communities ever want to visit each other. Also joins up swimming spots West Reservoir and access to Kenwood Ponds. 020
Katharine Schopflin @schopflin.bsky.social · 19/09/2026I was trying to remember details of an Elektra I saw that stood out as just one of the best opera experiences of my life. I think it was this one from 1997 Welcome to Royal Ballet and Opera Collections share.google/hB5mczAGDsWo...share.google Welcome to Royal Ballet and Opera Collections Royal Ballet and Opera Collections Online 001
Katharine Schopflin @schopflin.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Oh was today Super Thursday? I did actually order one book published today (and also got one through the post). 000
Katharine Schopflin @schopflin.bsky.social · 17/09/2026This morning I passed a brightly coloured car branded with 'Kafana Balkan Plum Spirit'. The only thing that's wrong with it is, if you buy plum spirit made in a factory, I believe you may not really be Balkan. 020
Katharine Schopflin @schopflin.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Arrived at a (generally very nice) pub. 10 keg taps, 6 cask, 4 pale ales, 1 stout, a very insipid golden ale (my first drink). Barman: ah this is cask, are you familiar with cask? 040
Katharine Schopflin @schopflin.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Was thinking about how we used to invite people round to see holiday photos. My grandparents had them printed as slides and would get the projector out. 070
Reposted by Katharine Schopflin will pooley @willpooley.bsky.social · 15/09/2026*library appreciation message* how have i never worked at the warburg before? everything is on open shelves! incredible collection of rare french books relevant to my interests! catalogued and organized in a unique method that is best described as unhinged genius vibes! 2332
Katharine Schopflin @schopflin.bsky.social · 15/09/2026So relieved. Had leak coming in from upstairs, no reply and I'd somehow lost landlord's contact. They passed my number on and I got managing agents' number. Now all in hand but I felt completely stuck as upstairs *never* answer their doorbell. 250
Katharine Schopflin @schopflin.bsky.social · 14/09/2026From @ianvisits.co.uk - reminding us that not everything is rubbish. A decade of London’s bus hopper fare share.google/uyNlxMB0tOiA...share.googleA decade of London’s bus hopper fareLondon’s Hopper bus fare turns ten this weekend, having been used for more than 1.4 billion free bus and tram changes since its introduction. 030
Katharine Schopflin @schopflin.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Stopping to reflect how kind people are with funeral help. Here are some tasks people are helping with: organising the choral pieces (including chapel recce and planning setup), making a photobook, setting up a donations page, populating a Spotify playlist, choosing the food for the wake. 0100
Katharine Schopflin @schopflin.bsky.social · 10/09/2026I don't think it's a spoiler to share that the person of the day on Maptap is Chad Varah. I hadn't heard of him and I'm very glad he existed. www.theguardian.com/news/2007/no...theguardian.comObituary: Rev Dr Chad VarahObituary: Founder of The Samaritans Rev Dr Chad Varah has died aged 95. 141
Katharine Schopflin @schopflin.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Article says keeping the lid down 'may not' prevent pathogen release but unless you live with someone immunocompromised you don't have to worry in a home setting. 100
Katharine Schopflin @schopflin.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Sunday was my day for visiting my husband. I went to swim in Kenwood Ladies Bathing Pond today. Parliament Hill / Kenwood is my happy place (literally, there's one spot that was my safe place when I was doing EMDR). 3221
Reposted by Katharine Schopflin Daisy Christodoulou @daisychristo.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Our start of term Substack is on the relative difficulty of the Guardian cryptic crossword over the last century. Comparative Judgement is amazing at measuring the difficulty of tests over time, so this was an obvious case study! substack.nomoremarking.com/p/the-diffic...substack.nomoremarking.comThe difficulty of the Guardian Crossword, 1930 to 2026Waugh is put out, Slope goes down and Golding is ungilded 1177
Katharine Schopflin @schopflin.bsky.social · 30/08/2026Friends: send care packages and flowers. That one friend: err Me: are you going to a bookshop today? Him: always happy to. Me: [the below]. I know I'm a bit late for Mr S but I loved Ashes to Admin so much and frankly it's never too late @christinamartin.bsky.social 1123
Katharine Schopflin @schopflin.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Something to muse on, so far the death admin has been so much clearer than anything involved in supporting a vulnerable person. It's almost as though digital citizenship were actually quite easy, but is deliberately made hard when you need help for the living. 170
Katharine Schopflin @schopflin.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Everyone: you won't want to think about cooking (sends cheese). Me: makes foccaccia and a plum frangipane tart. 5220
Katharine Schopflin @schopflin.bsky.social · 27/08/2026So you could get Champagne cheaper because it's stronger? 220
Katharine Schopflin @schopflin.bsky.social · 26/08/2026I've had a few people offer to come with me to register my husband's death. It hadn't occurred to me, I worked very happily in Hackney Service Centre for a few years, so it sort of feels like home to me. But it makes me realise how hard it is for other people. 1170
Katharine Schopflin @schopflin.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Come on Dolly, this was Mr S's day! It's just like Mother Theresa and Princess Di (and György Sölti) all over again. 2300
Katharine Schopflin @schopflin.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Mr S died this morning. I was so lucky to have him in my life, even through the difficult times. Here he is with our late cat Pushkin. 71710
Katharine Schopflin @schopflin.bsky.social · 24/08/2026No cheating. Post the last photo of the sky from your camera roll. 250
Reposted by Katharine Schopflin Sue @suegreenlady.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Plastic grass lawns are disastrous for the environment, they contain PFAS and other toxic chemicals that can cause cancer. There are many low maintenance natural options. Please sign and share www.change.org/p/ban-the-pr...change.orgSign the PetitionBan the production of plastic grass 13114
Katharine Schopflin @schopflin.bsky.social · 24/08/2026In other news, Mr S is hanging on. I thought I was going to work today (he's a ten minute bus journey down the road) but my brain isn't right. 11150
Katharine Schopflin @schopflin.bsky.social · 24/08/2026I watched a reel of Goran Visnjic speaking in Croatian for Vogue Adria (because) and now guess what I'm being served. 010
Katharine Schopflin @schopflin.bsky.social · 23/08/2026It's 15 years old, but Private Island by @jamesmeek.bsky.social still has a lot to tell us about how we ended up here. Private Island: Why Britain Now Belongs to Someone Else | Verso Books share.google/oo21S3JaSfyy...share.googlePrivate Island“The essential public good that Margaret Thatcher, Tony Blair and now Cameron sell is not power stations, or trains, or hospitals. It’s the public itself. it’s us.” In a little over a generation the b... 1122
Reposted by Katharine Schopflin A Shiny Blue Thing Collected By A Bird @shinybluething.bsky.social · 20/08/2026People say this shit about autism, too. There. Are. No. Supports. Provided. To. Late. Diagnosed. Neurodivergent. Adults. Might get tiny gestures of accommodation at work, but more likely mistreated. There are *very limited* supports made available to neurodivergent children with early diagnosis. 2655
Katharine Schopflin @schopflin.bsky.social · 20/08/2026So, bit funny in Schopflin world. Mr S is winding down and I slept on a z bed in his room last night. Still with us. He always modelled himself on Keith Richards. 5110
Katharine Schopflin @schopflin.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Is a Bairstow anthem opening choral evensong Bairstow Eves? (This is a very niche east London property reference) 110
Katharine Schopflin @schopflin.bsky.social · 19/08/2026It should be illegal to run a train without a tea trolley if it mostly calls at stations that don't have coffee kiosks or anything at all anywhere near them. 0100
Katharine Schopflin @schopflin.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Rehearsing Blest Pair of Sirens. MD: I don't believe this is about original sin, we can sing in tune with heaven. If I were a Christian I'd choose that one, thanks. 220
Katharine Schopflin @schopflin.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Arriving at music course. 'Do you have a car, no of course you don't, you probably arrived by steamship' 030
Katharine Schopflin @schopflin.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Train defect on the Cotswold Line. Everyone off at Oxford. No idea how I get to Malvern. Sigh. 320
Katharine Schopflin @schopflin.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Lovely, from @seamas.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...bbc.co.ukIlluminated - The Grand North Atlantic Home Video Archive - BBC SoundsSéamas O'Reilly unravels the mystery of his father's unusual film archive. 020