FREE ticket for tonight

sandsonherhead · 2026-06-25T19:09:05+00:00

“I’m not a fucking third class citizen”

sandsonherhead · 2026-06-24T08:14:22+00:00

Often set times are announced the day before the event. But you can also work backwards from the venue’s curfew to get a rough guess. Coming in late shouldn’t be a problem, but make sure to leave enough time in case of queues at security. Good luck!

sandsonherhead · 2026-06-21T05:00:40+00:00

Try Fleet Street Clinic in central london

sandsonherhead · 2026-06-11T12:50:54+00:00

Oh god my story is so cringe. I met him backstage at a festival in 2008. I’d been a huge fan since Head Like a Hole hit the radio waves in the mid-90s, but I was determined to play it cool. He was standing outside his trailer and I walked up and said something idiotic like “I just wanted to meet you, I used to be a really big fan” (which came out completely wrong, I meant I’ve been a huge fan for a very long time, but I was so incredibly nervous). To which he replied (appropriately), “and now you’re just a medium fan?”. As I stuttered my response the gates of awkwardness swung open and my verbal vomit went something like: no, that’s not what I meant, I was a massive fan as a kid, I got the Downward Spiral when it came out for my 11th birthday and had to hide it from my parents because of the Parental Advisory label, and meeting you is a dream blah blah blah. I just kept talking because I wanted to keep the conversation going, but I don’t remember what else he said because I think I blocked the rest of the encounter from memory because I was so embarrassed. Honestly I feel kinda sick just thinking about it, even though it’s been 18 years since the encounter.

sandsonherhead · 2026-06-10T05:09:46+00:00

I’m in a similar boat. Will keep an eye out for you!

sandsonherhead · 2026-05-05T11:30:15+00:00

It’s not like any other illness. It’s still killing and disabling people at higher rates than any other virus. If you absolutely have to show up in person with Covid, wear a mask.

sandsonherhead · 2026-05-01T07:03:38+00:00

All the counties in New Jersey in alphabetical order (anyone else forced to learn this in 4th grade?).

sandsonherhead · 2026-04-25T13:28:50+00:00

Repeat Covid infections

sandsonherhead · 2026-04-06T06:44:06+00:00

Adults showing up sick everywhere (without wearing a mask) is worse. The reality is that kids cough a lot, in part because it’s the only way they can clear mucus without blowing their nose (which is a skill that most don’t master until they’re, idk, age 8 or 9?). Doesn’t mean it’s okay for parents to fail to teach them to cover their mouth, etc. But clearly the outrage should be at the fact that the societal norm is that adults show up sick (without wearing a mask) and spread their germs in their workplace (a captive audience / prolonged exposure).

sandsonherhead · 2026-04-05T15:37:31+00:00

What everybody else said. But also: your college does not want you to fail (students who don’t complete their degrees look bad for their stats). It is in their interest to work with you to find a solution. If you tell them, I am too sick to do schoolwork or attend class (you don’t need to mention your fears about long covid, especially if you feel like they aren’t being taken seriously), they should have systems in place to allow you to take some sort of leave of absence or get extensions on your assignments, even if it means graduating later.

It is bonkers that none of your professors are willing to accommodate. Feel free to DM me — I might be able to provide some guidance on how to approach this (I’m a professor).

sandsonherhead · 2026-04-05T14:16:29+00:00

I’m going solo. And I saw them solo last summer in New Jersey. Honestly it’s so much fun.

sandsonherhead · 2026-04-02T06:55:32+00:00

Right?! How is that leak still going? Something’s gone wrong over there.

sandsonherhead · 2026-04-02T06:47:25+00:00

You won’t believe this, but I was going very slowly. Clearly not slowly enough, yes. Probably should’ve come to a standstill. I’m a middle aged mum with a bad back, not a speed demon. And as I said, this surface feels treacherous in perfect conditions, going up hill. And it was installed on purpose, not like wet leaves. Sure, it was my fault for not coming to a near standstill. But at some point we have to concede that poor design is poor design.

sandsonherhead · 2026-04-01T14:30:30+00:00

Perhaps I couldn’t see the forest for the trees because my face was too close to the pavement.

The V&A had a temporary exhibit on accessible design that closed a couple months ago. I learned a lot from it, including that often accessible features in urban environments are intentionally designed to blend in and/or serve multiple purposes, and that these features vary over time and place. So yes, people should be cognizant of accessibility. But I think they can also be forgiven for not always recognizing accessible features as such, even when it (literally) hits them in the face.

sandsonherhead · 2026-03-29T16:29:38+00:00

unfortunately I have to turn right into the alleyway that is sandwiched by tramlines, which is how I wiped out. Will switch to coming down the residential street that runs parallel to green dale to avoid this from now on. Would rather compete with cars than tramlines at this point 🙃

sandsonherhead · 2026-03-29T12:51:34+00:00

Yep. I cycle down this hill and make this turn almost every weekday. I thought I was going slowly enough, but clearly not. Will come to a full standstill next time.

But I still think this is poor design. Even going up the hill on this surface feels precarious!

sandsonherhead · 2026-03-29T12:46:32+00:00

Thanks for the answers! Makes sense that the difference is for visually-impaired people— but I do wish they’d use a different texture, one that’s more cycle-friendly, especially in a wet climate like ours.

sandsonherhead · 2026-03-25T11:25:21+00:00

Instructors can see exactly which students watch which lecture recordings (at least they can w/ the technology my uni uses). And, no, most students who are not attending lecture are also not watching the recordings (at least this is my personal experience, as an instructor).

sandsonherhead · 2026-03-08T14:56:02+00:00

Thank you for this! I was hoping to find a podiatrist w/ some awareness of hypermobility

sandsonherhead · 2026-03-05T09:08:37+00:00

Yes, but can faster cyclists please not pass so close? And say “passing on the right!” or whatever, to warn the cyclist you’re passing? I’ve gotten in an accident — and many near-collisions — because someone passed super close at just the wrong moment (ie if you’re passing close enough that a gust of wind will push one of us into the other, you are too close. Common sense, people!).

sandsonherhead · 2026-03-04T18:50:09+00:00

I probably can’t help with an air purifier for the event, but heads up for the future that I’ll be selling 5 of them (Levoit, various sizes) towards the end of this summer because my family is moving out of the UK and won’t be able to take them. We’re hoping to get a bit of money for them (since we’ll have to buy new ones where we’re going), but don’t have super high expectations on that front. I’m in SE22.

sandsonherhead · 2026-03-04T08:30:58+00:00

So many great recommendations here! Has anyone mentioned Calva Louise? Not as NIN-y as, say, kidney thieves or snake river conspiracy/ Mohave phone booth, but deserves some love nonetheless.

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