Following and sharing today's interests.
A quick glance at what’s trending turned into a deep breath and a click on St Patricks Day. The interesting part is the mix: curiosity, concern, entertainment, and the need to know ‘right now’. What I saw people linking to St Patrick's Day 2026 parade and festival to be held in London (BBC) This north Read More “What’s behind “St Patricks Day” right now? A personal read”
I wasn’t looking for a new obsession today, but Reece James volunteered. Sometimes the trend isn’t the story – the reaction is. What I saw people linking to Reece James: England defender wants to spend ‘peak years’ at Chelsea after signing long-term deal (Sky Sports) James signs Chelsea deal; Moyes defends Arsenal’s style; Premier League Read More “What “Reece James” says about the mood today (at least to me)”
I did the classic ‘quick scroll’ and somehow ended up staring at Lloyds like it was a riddle. There’s a strange comfort in watching a shared curiosity ripple across the country. What I saw people linking to Lloyds, Bank of Scotland and Halifax apps showed customers other users' transactions (BBC) Customers of three UK banks Read More “On “Lloyds”: the headline version and the human version”
Not everything trending earns a post, but Dunblane Primary School felt worth a pause. I often start with the basics: what happened, who noticed, and why it spread. What I saw people linking to TV tonight: how the Dunblane massacre led Britain to ban handguns (The Guardian) 'Our children paid the ultimate price' – How Read More “The “Dunblane Primary School” trend, in plain English (and a bit of opinion)”
Not everything trending earns a post, but St Patrick's Day 2026 felt worth a pause. If you squint, trending topics are basically a public pulse-check. What I saw people linking to Hot Plate: Seppia news, St. Patrick’s Day kickoff, Origins at Woodberry and more (Baltimore Fishbowl) These St. Patrick's Day Food Deals & Specials Will Read More “A curious thing about “St Patrick’s Day 2026” that I can’t stop thinking about”
I clicked one thing, then another, and suddenly Leslie Odom Jr was the centre of my screen. Sometimes the trend isn’t the story – the reaction is. What I saw people linking to Elisabeth Moss Was Ready for Some Fun After ‘Handmaid’s Tale.’ Cue ‘Imperfect Women’ (The Hollywood Reporter) Kerry Washington Just Uncovered a New Read More ““Leslie Odom Jr” today: what people seem to be reacting to”
I keep a soft eye on trends, and Chocolate jumped out immediately. Part of me loves the speed of it – a million people asking the same question within the same hour. What I saw people linking to UK chocolate brand sold at Aldi, Tesco and Asda enters liquidation after 4 years (Harrow Times) Popular Read More “The “Chocolate” trend, in plain English (and a bit of opinion)”
I did the classic ‘quick scroll’ and somehow ended up staring at Hamilton Tickets like it was a riddle. I can’t help noticing how different generations search for different reasons. What I saw people linking to How to buy Hamilton musical tour tickets for 2026 and 2027 (El Paso Times) HAMILTON Begins Performances in Chicago Read More ““Hamilton Tickets” popped up – and I couldn’t not click”
I wasn’t looking for a new obsession today, but Matt Delivered His Baby Cleo Alone in the Hospital volunteered. I always ask myself whether this is about facts, feelings, or a mix of both. What I saw people linking to ‘On our own’: Horror birth after midwife’s act (News.com.au) Dad delivers baby girl after 'panicked' Read More “I saw “Matt Delivered His Baby Cleo Alone in the Hospital” trending and did a double take”
I wasn’t trying to get pulled into the trending vortex, but Large Tortoiseshell Butterfly got me anyway. It’s a reminder that the internet isn’t one conversation – it’s thousands happening at once. What I saw people linking to 'Extinct' large tortoiseshell butterfly spotted across southern England (BBC) Large tortoiseshell butterfly confirmed no longer extinct in Read More “I keep seeing “Large Tortoiseshell Butterfly” – so here’s a quick take”