Simon @simoninparis.bsky.social · 14hMy week... Today: wisdom tooth extracted Wednesday: anniversary of 7 October Friday: tribunal for my apartment Fun ! 210
Simon @simoninparis.bsky.social · 02/10/2026My father was the only remaining member of his family when he was liberated from a concentration camp, the rest murdered by Nazis. This is just one tiny reason that Zack Polanski can fucking fuck off. 1157
Simon @simoninparis.bsky.social · 01/10/2026"Do you know X?" "Know 'im? I've 'ad 'im." I disappoint myself. 000
Reposted by SimonSimon @simoninparis.bsky.social · 29/09/2026N E W ! People tell me things, and why the English are known as 'les fuckoffs'. zoubisoudotblog.wordpress.com/2026/09/29/o...zoubisoudotblog.wordpress.comOther people’s storiesI can’t explain why people share such profound moments with me. I’m moved that they do, and flattered, and I listen to them. 001
Reposted by SimonSimon @simoninparis.bsky.social · 29/09/2026What to do if you want to look decades younger than your actual age, with a glass finish to your apple cheeks. zoubisoudotblog.wordpress.com/2026/09/29/o...zoubisoudotblog.wordpress.comOther people’s storiesI can’t explain why people share such profound moments with me. I’m moved that they do, and flattered, and I listen to them. 103
Reposted by SimonJames @northamptonian.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Great fun, made me smile. (Although it’s canon, btw 😬) 121
Simon @simoninparis.bsky.social · 29/09/2026What to do if you want to look decades younger than your actual age, with a glass finish to your apple cheeks. zoubisoudotblog.wordpress.com/2026/09/29/o...zoubisoudotblog.wordpress.comOther people’s storiesI can’t explain why people share such profound moments with me. I’m moved that they do, and flattered, and I listen to them. 103
Simon @simoninparis.bsky.social · 29/09/2026N E W ! People tell me things, and why the English are known as 'les fuckoffs'. zoubisoudotblog.wordpress.com/2026/09/29/o...zoubisoudotblog.wordpress.comOther people’s storiesI can’t explain why people share such profound moments with me. I’m moved that they do, and flattered, and I listen to them. 001
Simon @simoninparis.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Really really brave to say "Free Palestine," from the stage of a pop concert. You can only admire anyone who does so, and Palestine is so much freer because of them. 110
Reposted by SimonSimon @simoninparis.bsky.social · 15/09/2026He asked if I'd heard of YouTube. It may surprise you that I have... zoubisoudotblog.wordpress.com/2026/09/15/6...zoubisoudotblog.wordpress.com68. Jesus.Enjoying pictures of imaginary himbos is like wanking over videos of dead porn stars: it’s a bit creepy. 121
Simon @simoninparis.bsky.social · 15/09/2026He asked if I'd heard of YouTube. It may surprise you that I have... zoubisoudotblog.wordpress.com/2026/09/15/6...zoubisoudotblog.wordpress.com68. Jesus.Enjoying pictures of imaginary himbos is like wanking over videos of dead porn stars: it’s a bit creepy. 121
Reposted by SimonSimon @simoninparis.bsky.social · 15/09/2026N E W ! zoubisoudotblog.wordpress.com/2026/09/15/6...zoubisoudotblog.wordpress.com68. Jesus.Enjoying pictures of imaginary himbos is like wanking over videos of dead porn stars: it’s a bit creepy. 031
Simon @simoninparis.bsky.social · 15/09/2026N E W ! zoubisoudotblog.wordpress.com/2026/09/15/6...zoubisoudotblog.wordpress.com68. Jesus.Enjoying pictures of imaginary himbos is like wanking over videos of dead porn stars: it’s a bit creepy. 031
Simon @simoninparis.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Brotherhood of man www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNTe...youtube.comDaniel Radcliffe - Brotherhood of Man - How To Succeed In Business - 65th Annual TonysYouTube video by The xNYr 020
Reposted by SimonJames @northamptonian.bsky.social · 01/09/2026“He reminded me of myself, oh, 45 years ago, and perhaps he could see his own future in me, I hope he didn’t despair too much. I told this to Alan who looked at the man and said, “What happened?” 45 years is the answer, but both replies are crushing.” 023
Reposted by SimonSimon @simoninparis.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Lost in France zoubisoudotblog.wordpress.com/2026/09/01/t...zoubisoudotblog.wordpress.comThe phoney warOur eyes met for an instant, and, I don’t think I imagined it, there was a spark of time travel between us… 021
Simon @simoninparis.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Because I don't spend enough time on health issues, I've just taken a home test for colo-rectal cancer. Yuck. 110
Simon @simoninparis.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Lost in France zoubisoudotblog.wordpress.com/2026/09/01/t...zoubisoudotblog.wordpress.comThe phoney warOur eyes met for an instant, and, I don’t think I imagined it, there was a spark of time travel between us… 021
Reposted by SimonSimon @simoninparis.bsky.social · 01/09/2026N E W ! Our eyes met for an instant, and, I don't think I imagined this, there was a spark of time travel between us... zoubisoudotblog.wordpress.com/2026/09/01/t...zoubisoudotblog.wordpress.comThe phoney warOur eyes met for an instant, and, I don’t think I imagined it, there was a spark of time travel between us… 131
Simon @simoninparis.bsky.social · 01/09/2026N E W ! Our eyes met for an instant, and, I don't think I imagined this, there was a spark of time travel between us... zoubisoudotblog.wordpress.com/2026/09/01/t...zoubisoudotblog.wordpress.comThe phoney warOur eyes met for an instant, and, I don’t think I imagined it, there was a spark of time travel between us… 131
Simon @simoninparis.bsky.social · 26/08/2026This was, of course, really interesting, and entertaining. Might be my favourite podcast. And, if you're interested, I found Rebecca free on Apple Books podcasts.apple.com/fr/podcast/t...podcasts.apple.comRebecca: Daphne du Maurier’s Gothic EpicPodcast Episode · The Book Club · 24 August · 1hr 10min 210
Simon @simoninparis.bsky.social · 25/08/2026I'd forgotten that my shower in Tel Aviv, (almost TENyears ago) was decorated with this classy lassy... 010
Simon @simoninparis.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Someone put a "Do not slam this" sign on the inside of the front door the other week. Yesterday they put the same sign on my door, but no one else's. Pass agg, or what? I tore it off and slammed my door closed. 010
Reposted by SimonSimon @simoninparis.bsky.social · 11/08/2026All the dentists are on holiday, of course. Operation might have to be postponed until my birthday. Great. 001
Simon @simoninparis.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Lucky me, received stern letter today instructing me to be screened for rectal cancer. Flippin' Nora. zoubisoudotblog.wordpress.com/2026/08/11/t...zoubisoudotblog.wordpress.comThe Abnormal HeartI’m going to have open-heart surgery. “There is a small chance,” the anaesthetist said, ”very small, that you won’t survive, but that won’t happen.” 120
Reposted by SimonSimon @simoninparis.bsky.social · 11/08/2026People are being lovely about this zoubisoudotblog.wordpress.com/2026/08/11/t...zoubisoudotblog.wordpress.comThe Abnormal HeartI’m going to have open-heart surgery. “There is a small chance,” the anaesthetist said, ”very small, that you won’t survive, but that won’t happen.” 022
Simon @simoninparis.bsky.social · 11/08/2026People are being lovely about this zoubisoudotblog.wordpress.com/2026/08/11/t...zoubisoudotblog.wordpress.comThe Abnormal HeartI’m going to have open-heart surgery. “There is a small chance,” the anaesthetist said, ”very small, that you won’t survive, but that won’t happen.” 022
Simon @simoninparis.bsky.social · 11/08/2026All the dentists are on holiday, of course. Operation might have to be postponed until my birthday. Great. 001
Simon @simoninparis.bsky.social · 11/08/2026N E W ! I'm going to have open heart surgery zoubisoudotblog.wordpress.com/2026/08/11/t...zoubisoudotblog.wordpress.comThe Abnormal HeartI’m going to have open-heart surgery. “There is a small chance,” the anaesthetist said, ”very small, that you won’t survive, but that won’t happen.” 100
Simon @simoninparis.bsky.social · 06/08/2026The Kurds are incredible. They deserve autonomy. They deserve not to be massacred. podcasts.apple.com/fr/podcast/c...podcasts.apple.comThe Secret Plan to Weaponize the Kurds (Part 1) - with Itai AnghelPodcast Episode · Call Me Back - with Dan Senor · 6 August · 45min 010
Simon @simoninparis.bsky.social · 05/08/2026I found this really interesting podcasts.apple.com/fr/podcast/a...podcasts.apple.comJeff Maysh on optioning dozens of his magazine stories to film and TV production companies and the roots of his interest in crimePodcast Episode · Always Take Notes · 4 August · 1hr 6min 010
Simon @simoninparis.bsky.social · 03/08/2026I'm taking a glass, and it started raining quite heavily. There was a short shower the other morning, but it hasn't really rained for weeks, maybe months. The people in the bar actually cheered. 110
Simon @simoninparis.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Today I saw, I can hardly believe it, a woman writing a cheque. 000
Simon @simoninparis.bsky.social · 29/07/2026I would vote for Rham Emanuel if I could @jonathanfreedland.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/fr/podcast/u...podcasts.apple.comRahm EmanuelPodcast Episode · Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 28 July · 46min 000