: Hmmm just posted a post and it failed to post…. How strange. May have to look for it under rug.
: My desk Updated for 2026 The desk setup, photographed semi-annually, reflects changes in hardware, software, and personal …
: A some point I stopped fighting it and accepted that a mechanical keyboard and a killer gaming mouse …
: Canva really does have so many great tools for making something quick. It would never replace skill …
: Unrelated to anything… I love macOS! such a great OS! also love iPadOS… Gives me a …
: It sucks when you find yourself at 6pm on a bank holiday Monday, still noodling with work …
: Watched: Transformers: Age of Extinction 🍿 I really wanted to enjoy these movies but the casting …
: Not seen a massive amount of discussion online about the Apple Creator Studio. I expected wave after …
: Airpod Max 2 update: a week it using them now and I still love them. I have realised I need some …
: I find it infuriating that so many comments on apple notes themed posts say ‘just use …
: Procreate - a musing about brushes. Initial frustration with Procreate transformed into appreciation as the user embraced its features …
: had a go at something a little different this evening. I dont love how it came out, but hey, you …
: I recently picked up the over priced Apple AirPods Max. They are wonderful. The device switching, …
: More harry pottering doodle.
: With only one Harry Potter book left to read, I feel I can finally chime in with important …
: I’ve been enjoying the Fast & furious so much this past week, that I decided to do a little fan …
: And then, I remembered Roland Rat!
: Watched: The Fast and the Furious 🍿 I havnt seen this movie since about 2004 and I have to say, my …
: I just watched all the trailers for the Transformers movies. Based soley on the trailers, Bumblebee …
: And then, I remembered that Grotbag exists…
: I was, today, reminded that Wizbit once existed.
: Made a new backdrop for my iPad, you can have it… here it is…
: Audible released the next Harry Potter, full cast audio today. Almost wish I had booked a day off …
: Watched: Caddyshack 🍿 Randomly thought about this movie the other day and scurried off to watch it. …
: Watched: Asteroid City 🍿 What a remarkable film!! Loved it. So good! 🤩 - Drew a picture while I …
: Behold, my first attempt at a three colour mix.
: I really enjoy drawing, and it’s absurd to me that Procreate is still so cheap and has no …
: Going to watch Mario Galaxy in a little while. Much Excite. I hope there is a green dinosaur in it.
: My daughter asked me to draw her, as a fish… I sort of did it. #art
: I have been watching a lot of movies lately. Not sure why I’ve suddenly been in the …
: Watched: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 🍿 After ‘finishing the new full-cast …
: Rewatched: La La Land 🍿 The ending of this movie may break even the toughest of people. It’s …
: Rewatched: La La Land 🍿 The ending of this movie may break even the toughest of people. It’s …
: I have spent too much money this month on AppleTV purchases. Next month, I’m abstaining. …
: Watched: Project Hail Mary 🍿 More light hearted than I expected. Ryan Gosling was fab, as expected. …
: Watched: Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets 🍿 I can’t believe that i didn’t …
: Having a good time this morning, hitting the CCR hard 🎵
: Drew a dead rat. you are welcome. #art
: New event in Subway Surfers Classic. It’s shocking to me that I still enjoy this game so much.
: Often, I find myself thinking about Ben 10. Not sure why.
: Almost minimum. Reflecting on ejection Embracing minimalism has led to significant personal contentment and a decluttered living space, …
: Grated cheese was always exotic to me as a child. I wonder what psychological scars that’s left.
: I want to start a rewatch, torn between Babylon 5 and Enterprise. Though, it’s been a while since …
: Some times an idea just lands and you have to draw it like you are a preschooler. #art
: I have recently discovered Perlego.com and it has made my like measurable better.
: Apparently, I’m really into drawing monsters right now #art
: I have come to realise that I use tidying up and decluttering as a form of stress relief for me. I’m …
: I found out about the service perlego.com today. Its a text book subscription service and I am …
: 1Password increased their price. This served as a reminder as to why subscription based tools are …
: I made a video about the Kagi Search engine, as something of a companion to my post. …
: After watching all the iTunes extras for Tron: Ares, I have decided that it is my third favourite …
: Watched a Tron Ares, finally. Turns out, I really enjoyed it.
: Once again, I am moved to say, loudly, that I adore Ulysses. It has been over a year since I found …
: Kagi won. Google lost. Kagi is a high-quality, ad-free search engine that offers an excellent user experience for a monthly …
: iPad themed YouTube videos are all stupid. YouTube videos about iPads are often misleading and unhelpful, as content creators provide misguided …
: I need a case to put my arcade stick in, when I’m not using it. You don’t think about …
: I have a lot on this evening, but im hoping I find time to watch Plan 9 from Outer Space. Not …
: With all the discord nonsense recently, I find myself looking for an alternative, to have in th back …
: I just found out about candle powered lava lamps. This may have changed my life.
: Logos Bible software has been great. I really wish I had embraced it sooner. Over the last couple of …
: I just found the Maltese Vulkan in an unrelated folder on my Mac. Thought I would share it… …
: If you use Apple Reminders, this app is fantastic apps.apple.com/app/id985…
: Try Everything, the Sharkira song from the movie Zootopia is the single most confusing emotional …
: I made a video about the new Apple Creative Studio. youtu.be/QM3XTH7-7…
: I think there’s a pretty solid case that The Replacement Killers is the best action movie ever made
: When I think back to my childhood there seem to have been many of those novelty undersized tiny …
: The January update. Busy with work and winter fatigue, the author shares a January update on their recent activities, …
: I have developed an odd habit of using the trackpad on my laptop (and iPad magic-keyboard) when I …
: DevonThink - It hurt the most. Frugality in most areas of life contrasts with the willingness to invest in technology, leading to …
: 8bitDo Arcade stick After months of consideration, a solid arcade-style controller was purchased to enhance the …
: This is some bull kaka. I finished reading Harry Potter (the first book) last night and I wanted to …
: I made an important video, asking real questions. What is going on with Subway Surfers? …
: Listening to Harry Potter audio book. Never read it. It’s quite exciting. I’m very onboard suddenly.
: My YouTube channel is 13 years old today. How strange.
: Here is a picture of my streaming ‘setup’ which, as you can see is very simple and …
: Post stream thoughts: Test went well. Nothing broke. No additional pressure on MSI Claw was nice. …
: I did a stream last night for first time in about three trillion years. Played Hogwarts Legacy. I …
: I’ve put together a video about Blippo+. It’s become my absolute favourite thing right now. I’m not …
: I’m six hours into this strange game called Blippo+. It’s an FMV visual novel which basically …
: Vig Vrother #art. Which I posted a while ago but it didn’t get listed in my site.. which means I …
: Omg. Not every service needs to do a year in review garbage. I was there. I know what I did. Stop …
: I just saw an article about how most people are cutting back this Christmas. One of the comments …
: Started writing a blog post today. Should be cooked by Wednesday. It’s about fruit.
: I’m sick of the social expectation which has emerged, where every conversation regarding AI has to …
: Just saw a YouTube video with the tile “I broke up with technology”. Must have been difficult to …
: Enjoying Subway Surfers+ a little more than I care to admit.
: Had a great time playing Guild Wars with pal, Paul. Really great to be back in such a classic game. …
: I just read an article in The Times about a 26 year old woman. Who is embarrassed that she is …
: I don’t like fish. They are ulgy and confusing looking. However, I always enjoy a cartoon fish. I …
: Listening to Maisie Peters. Melancholy optimism with a twist of self deception is my vibe today, and …
: This week I’ve been playing Subway Surfers on my phone, Guild Wars on PC, and watching South Park on …
: Been having a real good time with Guild Wars: Reforged.
: I was assaulted with a YouTube replay today. I was there for these videos. I know how the history …
: Foggy this morning. Drove to work appreciating the glow of lights through the haze. There is …
: Got the Vellum book formatting tool (30% off this week) and wow. It’s really cool. Tossed in a book …
: I keep seeing brush packs for procreate advertised, and there are like 3k brushes. All I want is …
: I have been watching through the show Silo for the first time. I’m almost at the end of the first …
: Watched: The Running Man 🍿 Was self aware and a little silly in all the right ways. I really enjoyed …
: I’ve been listening to a lot of Little Mix this week. Not sure why.
: I’ve been enjoying Pluribus a great deal. Probably the best tv show I’ve seen in years.
: The BBC covering the news about the BBC resignations feels like it lacks a great deal of self …
: Is a Penguin, just a chocolate dipped Bourbon?
: Apps I use & Phone setup - An update. A friend critiqued the author’s phone usage, prompting a reflection on their current iPhone …
: This advertisement have been at the back of my brain since 1994. Possibly best advert ever? …
: Joshua 5:13-15 - Thoughts and questions. Musing on a passage from Joshua describing a mysterious figure who accepts worship, prompting …
: November, it may eat you #art
: Finished couch to 5k today. Hated it. Nine weeks of torture. Never running again.
: I don’t have to explain my #art!
: Watched: KPop Demon Hunters 🍿 (again) Honestly, I have now watched this movie at least six times. …
: Drawing and watching Seinfeld. what a glorious evening. ☺️
: Software I use & Desk setup - An update. A detailed overview of my desk setup and software tools reveals a preference for Apple products and …
: Watched: Star Trek V: The Final Frontier 🍿 Probably my least favourite Star Trek movie, but has some …
: Th Matrix is dumb. The more the think about it, the more I see that the machines just needed to trap …
: KitKats made me Christian. - My testimony A former non-christian details their unexpected transformation into Christianity through community …
: Minimum Viable Prayer - When does a thought become a prayer? The concept of the ‘Minimum Viable Prayer’ emphasizes that even brief, spontaneous …
: I’m working on an article for my website, which I believe will be awesome. Been a while since I was …
: Trying the Drafts app as a pre-notes inbox. So far it seems good but it feels like the internet …
: Just saw a video where a guy talks about how he likes his iPad mini because it’s portable. and …
: Dead writers and socially acceptable crime. A Christian struggling with copyright. The text explores the ethical dilemma Christians face regarding piracy and copyright laws, …
: Charging my MagicMouse, mean using my MagicTrackpad. So much Magic, so little imagination
: Couch to 5k week five completed. Very proud of myself for sticking with it so far. Just four more …
: Animation animation animation animation ☺️
: I have tomorrow off redraw a backdrop for my current animation project. And then figure out how to …
: Having problems finding time to write at the moment. But, I have tomorrow off work. I should be able …
: I just picked up the Maltese Falcon on Apple TV. It was £3 and has loads of extras. Great purchase. …
: Time pressure has been incredibly real recently.i think i need to start sleeping less 😂
: Noodling with something. Something, space narrative, but with Procreate instead of Word. #art
: Oh my gosh. How is it morning already?
: MSI Claw 8 ai+ Upgrading A user shares their positive experience with the MSI Claw 8 gaming PC, highlighting its performance, …
: A lot of people still not happy with iPadOS 26. Whereas I have found it entirely a pleasure to use. …
: Curse words, bad words, swear words - I was wrong. A Christian reflects on their previous views regarding swearing and ultimately concludes, after …
: In defence of Reckless love. A case study. “Reckless Love,” a popular Christian worship song by Cory Asbury, evokes debate over its …
: Why is apple notes still so yellow? I feel like at this point it could be less yellow.
: The Apple os26 updates on my various devices have been pretty excellent so far. The minor but …
: As much as I am tempted by an iPhone Air, I plan of keeping my 14PM until support stops. But when …
: Looks like all my Apples are going to update on Monday. Something to look forward to… I guess.
: Feel like I’m in a pickle. Not sure what went wrong but deep in my soul, I feel the pickle 🥒 I …
: 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 (and 6:19) Insights on 1 Corinthians emphasize that believers are collectively and individually temples of the …
: I just watched K-pop Demon hunters. I had no idea what it was about, besides the title. I have to …
: Ephesians 1:3-6 — A casual Bible study. Time for another deep read, this time Ephesians 1:3-6. (if you are curious about my methodology, …
: There was a time when I had lots of DVDs. I’m not at all nostalgic for that time, but I am nostalgic …
: A whimsical artwork featuring Spock on a dock, dressed in a frock and holding a wok.
: 1 Peter 1:1-2 — A casual Bible study. Recently, a friend and I ended up having an impromptu ‘deep read’ of 1 Peter 1:1-2. We went away and …
: Creepy lil farty spock #art #startrek
: Aliens need love too #art #alien
: Tapping away at my writing with a lazy van-life video on the TV, nice lighting and a desk I love. …
: I just watched a video where a YouTuber said “this is where I work, and consume media.” I don’t like …
: I’ve had about ten days in a row now where I’ve felt unproductive. I’ve still been at work every …
: Fishing trip. A Final Fantasy XIV player update. The first night, two friends and I decided it was time we learned to fish. We found a delightful …
: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds… only #art #startrek #snw
: I’m really not enjoying this season of SNW, it just feels like a soap opera more than a sci-fi. And …
: Been getting a lot of emails from random mailing lists without unsubscribe options lately. Maybe the …
: Hummm… having some issues uploading an animated GIF, looks like Mario.Social doesn’t like them 🧐 …
: I started watching Wednesday season two yesterday. Did not enjoy. I felt like it was a collection on …
: Did some messing with task managers today. I think I’m staying on Reminders still, the Apple …
: This week I’m not sure if I’m more excited for new Star Trek episode or new South Park episode. I’m …
: Had a bit of stressful morning. Became the duck. Solved problems. Got through it.
: MMOs and their place in my accidental return to gaming. After losing interest in gaming, rekindling the passion through playing with my daughter and …
: This weeks episode of strange new worlds has been the first one that I genuinely didn’t enjoy
: Had a great evening at my Bible study group. I enjoy that it happens on a Wednesday evening, it’s …
: Today is a day of academic study. How refined of me 😊
: Currently reading Atomic Habits (James Clear) hope it’s as good as its legend.
: I had a good time playing FFXIV last night. This evening I have to resist the urge to level, in …
: Final Fantasy XIV, on Mac. I have a lot to say, and write about how fantastic FFXIV is, still. I’m currently drafting one of my …
: I’m at the start of a glorious day. Breakfast, dog Walk and writing is ahead of me. I look forward …
: Bluesky just told me that I need to verify my age, in order to access “adult content” and direct …
: I have a new back plate for my ROG Ally. While it promises to reduce heat and increase FPS, I’m most …
: If buildings were way taller, do you think lifts (elevators) would be more like trains?
: Bow before mighty fly hunter! #art #dog
: I have had an awesome writing session this evening. ‘The Eternal Blonde’ is now barrelling towards …
: Strange New Worlds was great. I realise that this is likely not a revolutionary point of view but …
: Headache finally fading after two days. Feels good to be alive now.
: I keep thinking about the Superman movie and grinning to myself. Sign of a good movie that is.
: The superman movie with absolutely excellent thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish. Can’t help …
: At cinema, gone to see Superman. Decided that with heat and, you know, it’s a cinema, I would just …
: Tool Snobbery Is Not a Writing Skill Scrivener is spectacular. It’s outstanding. It is, probably, the best all-in-one writing environment …
: I had an exceptionally good time last night levelling in final fantasy 14. It was a good time. …
: A friend sent me a new hard drive for my ROG Ally. I’ve gone a bit mad installing games. Feels good …
: After a day of feeling quite unwell and not being at all productive, its time to listen to Sting and …
: Some mornings just have a nice vibe, this is one of them. And, I have an unexpected free evening …
: …Thinks I’m cool. #art #punk
: I really enjoy the Ulysses writing app. I didn’t think anything would take me away from Scrivner but …
: Orange is the new Pepsi The single scariest moment in my life thus far was last Friday, when I went to the little fridge in …
: Frozen the musical, it’s got new songs. It’s also on Disney+ it’s fantastic.
: I just had to fill in a multiple page for to confirm that I do not need a TV license. What a scam …
: I am with the Co-Op Bank. They have an unexpected outage again. I expected it because it seems to …
: Hung out with dog, hung out with daughter, preordered some pizza for this evening and now I’m …
: Apple has some odd App Store ads. Surely, the only possible “occasion” will be when someone wants to …
: Tried a new gym today, it had a vibe like it had popped out of the eighties. It was somehow nicer to …
: Cat story is going well. This is page four. #art #cat #procreate
: I know there are free alternatives and they are fine, but I just love chess.com. The site, the app …
: Most the time I pretend it’s fine, but some days you really can’t ignore the dystopian hellscape we …
: I have began working on a cat themed story… for children. It’s oddly wholesome for my writing/art ☺️
: Drew a lot of sleeping cat pictures today. It’s for a work in progress project I am poking …
: I would like to take a moment to remind you all that word hippo is amazing www.wordhippo.com
: I had an idea for a children’s book, years ago. Started work on it yesterday. Will write article …
: Last month I began a more serious attempt to journal. It’s been going well. I have been using …
: There are a few writing forums I frequent. I realised today that most of them have been discussing …
: Meanwhile, the fish… #art #fish
: The strange automatically generated 3d that google maps has, is oddly, enjoyable to look at.
: Sometimes I Think about MC Skat Kat for no reason. He just pops in my head from time to time. I …
: Book Club - All systems Red (Murderbot) Last week, looking for something to watch while I ate a massive bowl of rice and vegetables (a new …
: Started watching the Muderbot show on Apple TV… then started reading book… Murderbot is dope!
: I’m feeling a bit judged by carbon website checker, thingy, …
: We need to start a movement to make it socially unacceptable to recount a dream you had to …
: I wasn’t happy with my dandelion-utilitarian.com theme, so I decided to streamline it. I went with …
: Product idea. Breathable soup… oxsoupgen
: I saw a comment earlier which said only AI uses em dashes, and this is a great way to spot AI …
: Sometimes I think about iCarley for no reason.
: Been working hard to eat properly for the last few weeks. I have nailed it according to my nutrition …
: My Casio had a big scratch right down the middle, and it was really bothering me. So, I …
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Life in Sips: A Memoir in Beverages
The delineating factor in the chapters of my life has often been tangentially linked to my beverages …
: Post by @lnx01.bsky.social @DandelionUtilitarian I know it has a taste, but it depends what’s …
: Be honest—have you ever wondered if fire has a taste? Not just heat, but an actual flavour? (Not …
: Sherlock holmes. But creepy like. #art
: My good friend Ozone interviewed an interesting person, for a Fediverse exclusive. You should watch …
: Companies making staff change passwords every six weeks seems like encouraging them to write them …
: Procreate keyboard shortcuts are rubbish! - Makes my Key dial (k20) pretty useless
: Sometimes 80s kids TV just pops right back into your head doesn’t it… #art
: I’ve been in a quiet, detached season of late—not sad, just distant from some aspects of my life. I …
: Sometimes, I randomly think about how much I loved the 80s He-man cartoon and get warm and fuzzy …
: Castle… bit silly, enjoyed making it. I was seeing how I got along with Fresco for reals. Mixed …
: Today another fine warrior has been lost in the name of #art (I’m burning through tips fast enough …
: Art app blending. #art #ipad
: Watch the world burn man, on the job. #art #comic
: When I was a kid, something like an iPad would’ve felt like science fiction. I used to daydream …
: May spend today’s writing time on iPad. Just for a change, you know.
: Ordered a new water bottle. I like water bottles but I don’t get new ones often.
: I put together this layout just in case I ever decide to stream. I don’t think I will—but I really …
: This was what I drew while messing with Fresco. I go back to CSP now, where it’s safe #art
: Fresco has an impressive perspective tool. Much more understandable than the one in CSP. I still …
: Not to sound like a fanboy, but after thinking about my setup, I’ve never been happier with my …
: Watched Minecraft movie. Despite knowing very little about Minecraft, I loved it.
: StarCity. 📍 Going to cinema in first time since Halloween. Much excite.
: Unlearning the Confidence Trick Confidence carries people a long way in life, often before their skill is ever truly tested. It …
: Space. The final frontier… for a flower. #art
: Business turret, in action #art
: Smart folks keep recommending Adobe Fresco to me. Thinking I might try it out for the next page of …
: I just watched the animated Super Mario movie, it was on Netflix and I figured it would kill a few …
: Standing in a takeaway, waiting for a feast for my daughter and me. Being able to work on my novel …
: AI Panic: A Writer’s Eye-Roll I write, and honestly, I think I write pretty well. I’ve written five novels (all available, for …
: It shut down back in 2014, but honestly, I still find myself thinking about Free Realms sometimes.
: You know when you have and have to make draw it… #art #StarTrek
: I’m currently trying the week-long trial of the Ulysses writing app because I need a writing …
: Living with Stage Manager: Accidental Clarity Since the advent of the modern desktop paradigm in the mid-90s, not a great deal has changed in how …
: I’ve got a few tasks to get through this morning, then I’m planning to finish a dragon drawing I’ve …
: I keep getting tempted to try Ulysses (the writing app,) more seriously, but the subscription puts …
: I know I go on about this a lot, but it’s ridiculous that the Apple Journal app isn’t on macOS or …
: I tried a version with Daft Punk lyrics, but it didn’t quite work. So here’s this one instead. #art
: Even after a year without gaming, The Forgotten City still pops into my head—it was brilliant. I’d …
: As someone who used to create YouTube videos, I feel compelled to say that when you watch reviews …
: Friend Wing linked this to me this morning. A very interesting list of websites, dare we say blogs. …
: I experienced some strange micro.blog problems today. Older posts weren’t showing up, which might …
: Sir snail gave them all the time they needed… #art
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The Subscription Trap: Why I’m Abandoning My Favourite Productivity Apps
Recent changes to products I use have left me suspicious of application pricing. This, coupled with …
: Had a fantastic day at the safari park today. Was great fun. Drove many miles but now I’m home …
: West Midland Safari Park. 📍 Safari adventure begins ☺️
: Going West Midlands safari park today with daughter. Much excite.
: I must say, I don’t quite understand the relationship between Reminders and Calendar. I feel like …
: I’m taking a deep dive into Apple Notes and Reminders today. Must say, both apps have come a long …
: I just want to say this. While I see the need for streaming apps and services to have a …
: I really love DevonThink, it’s superb software, but their new Licensing Model really worries …
: Friday, I’m heading to West Midlands Safari Park. While most people visit a safari park to see …
: a Row man… trying to open a coconut.
: Given all the images I’m posting recently, I may turn back on bluesky crossposting to see how they …
: You know a Bible verse study has been great when you are three bookmarks into Strong’s!
: Yesterday I wrote loads and drew loads, I filed to study chess. 2/3 ain’t bad (or so Meatloaf tells …
: Power pole of power. Powering… things
: Drew this octopus. There was no reason. I woke up too early this morning and was killing time. You …
: Dear Mac developers of the internet. We have enough clipboard managers. There is literally one …
: Instead of writing, I spent most of yesterday messing with Ollama. I had a good time but today I’m …
: DEVONthink 4 is in beta with solid foundation. I’m impressed by external AI tooling …
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Full Keyboard Access? More Like Full Keyboard Chaos!
While Apple Intelligence turned out to be less intelligent than we all hoped, my Magic Keyboard …
: I’ve spent far too much time procrastinating today, but I must admit, I’ve enjoyed it.
: I’m not a skilled artist, but I practice with my own art to improve. When I see Reddit’s …
: Finished reading: Goodbye, Things by Fumio Sasaki 📚 This book was really enjoyable—it shows how an …
: DevonTHINK is fantastic. If you own a Mac and are not using it, then you are actually missing out on …
: Scrivener is incredible, but I genuinely wish it had built-in language tooling, like Ulysses does. I …
: I watched ‘Ghosted’ on Apple TV+. It was a mediocre movie. It looked nice, but it didn’t …
: Art: The before the last supper. While i usually post my art on Niceferatu.net (see comic link in title bar) I had a random idea …
: I watched Boo, Bitch on Netflix. It was fun! The second half was a bit more predictable than it …
: I’ve watched reviews, read reviews, and talked to people I know — and I still don’t care. Electric …
: Caroline Forbes is the best character in The Vampire Diaries. I’m prepared to fight anyone who …
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Updates from the Creative Trenches.
I think I’ve said before that if asked, I wouldn’t describe myself as a creative person. Which is …
: Thanks to @MoonPope, I discovered today that Tyromancy is fortune-telling using cheese. This fact …
: Not to be dramatic or anything, but with Discord being a bit trash lately (and looking like it’s …
: Today, I’ve been writing. Though the words I wrote will likely go through many iterations before you …
: I finally got around to watching Bodies on Netflix (2023), and it was excellent — brilliantly done …
: Peanut M&Ms maybe the greatest thing ever created.
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Lost in the Dark Forest of the Modern Internet
I recently stumbled across an interview with David Mitchell which opens with him declaring that the …
: I watched WarGames again today with some friends. It’s aged surprisingly well, and John Wood’s …
: I just watched Electric State on Netflix and really enjoyed it. It was delightfully silly, visually …
: I haven’t been able to have a fulfilling writing session in a few weeks now, and I feel like …
: As I get deeper into chess, I can’t shake the annoyance at my current skill level. …
: From War Games to Web Gains For many years, particularly during my teenage years, I secretly aspired to be like David Lightman. …
: Niceferatu.net After some consideration, tinkering, and general messing about, I’m pleased to confirm that …
: I’m now pretty deep in the weeds of micro.blog customisation. Having a good time. ☺️
: This is me, testing filters. Plz ignore
: It's all on Micro.Blog now. I’ve transitioned both Dandelion-utilitarian.com and hexdsl.com to the …
: A Tumble, A Timeout, and a Lesson in Less I remember watching a Batman movie and hearing Alfred say something that stuck with me. It wasn’t …
: hmmmm link between dandelion-utilitarian dot come and dot net seems to have broken. Can’t …
: I think I’m warming to StageManager on MacOS, I’m going to give it another spin in …
: I think I'm back 😁 I Had an excellent evening of writing. It’s been about a week since I have managed to gather …
: Dog Nappies, now with a pocket for smokes! #art (?)
: Apparently I have done 1000 chess puzzles… you would think I would be better at them by now. …
: Just watched “The Gorge”. Really liked it. Best Diablo movie ever. It knew what it was and embraced …
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Fiction post: The Ghost.
The ghost sat alone in his chair as it slowly spun in the ambient draft of the cold office. He was …
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Chess. I forgot about it.
When I was a kid, chess appeared to be a game of magic. The mere concept of it captivated me. …
: Feel like it maybe time to change some things.
: made a video… oddly youtu.be/Vn3KXGy3p…
: The Valsalva manoeuvre is far less exotic than the Picard manoeuvre, but likely more applicable to …
: LumaFusion and the Power of the Cross-Platform App LumaFusion is a video editing application, and in my experience, it’s pretty good. But what really …
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The Creative Gym (Learning art with no natural aptitude)
Humans make things. Whether this creative urge is unique to us or a common trait among all species …
: People need to stop saying ‘game changer’ its got to the point of meaningless
: The rise of ai tools is going to seriously effect profit’s for services like grammar and language …
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Is my future offline?
As I’m sure many of you have noticed, I have recently been on something of a cleanse. Ejecting …
: NewsExplorer seems pretty good so far. RSS win. I guess.
: Today have learned that my RSS reader (Reeder+) doesn’t have an export. Oddly this made me …
: Digital Minimalism? I have spent some time reading the Cal newport book ‘Digital Minimalism.’ I’m not …
: Few days into DAP life now. I love having a music player which doesn’t expect more from me …
: Do you ever make a purchase and then think “that was dumb, I should not have done that” ?
: My wisdom tooth is uncomfortable this morning.
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Christianity: Bible translation comparisons and thoughts, from an interested reader.
Recently I was reading the translation notes in my NLT bible and there were a few lines which made …
: Imagine a world where Things got worn out when you looked at them. Like erosion of viewing. I think …
: Why doesn’t apple mail have a share sheet? It’s infuriating
: It’s foggy today. I assume this is because 2025 has started loading.
: My 2024, in review. The end of the year is looming, and we approach the dark, melancholic week which sets its home …
: My desk now contains a MacBook air, two iPads (don’t ask,) a bluetooth speaker and a usb …
: Towards the light. Recently I tried the dark mode on my Kindle for the first time since I have had it. It’s strange …
: I have decided that now my headaches are ‘under control’ I no longer need to think of …
: I’m considering replacing GoodLinks with DEVONthink. Since I already use DT, my initial reason for …
: I think I have become someone who enjoys classical music. You know, like meatloaf and rush.
: I’ve thought about it and Hot Frosty was the movie I have enjoyed the most this Christmas …
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Writing a novella – ‘Of Gods and Vampires’ (coming soon)
I wrote a thing. For Christmas. It is not ‘Christmasy.’ When I say that I write it for Christmas, …
: I used the word ‘blithesome’ in a sentence today. Felt like a rockstar!
: The current, sad state of my broken toaster has never been more relevant and disappointing than, …
: If people were to ask, I would say that I didn’t use social media, despite all the things I post to …
: I’m editing my ‘current writing project‘. I don’t know if it’s because it’s …
: Animal crossing pocket edition complete is like an amazing dopamine drip and I can’t not play it …
: I really like DevonTHINK. Just saying.
: In conversations, I repeat myself too much. It comes from a desire to refine ideas. I image people …
: I had good food this evening. Which is mostly mad becausee I assembled it myself.
: I drew the man who served me the excellent coffee the other day.
: Dandelion-Utilitarian has a NET & a COM I wanted to take a moment to than explain something which I have only recently realised maybe …
: i had an amazing coffee this afternoon.
: I need to write a blog post explaining my usage differences between my dot com and dot net urls.
: The Hex has been lifted. We all move on from things, and it often feels like a good move, it feels liberating and enchiching. …
: Static, in motion – The formation of a man with terrible taste. The Outer Limits opening contains the now legendary words, “we will control the horizontal, we will …
: Kindling, Copyright, Catastrophe I’ve used a Kindle as my main book-window since the Kindle Voyage was launched in 2014 and since …
: Time can’t split. Projects eat time. No matter how productive I can become, and no matter how skilled I become, I still have twenty-four …
: Time, the secret eBay offset As I said in my last post, I have been using eBay recently for the first time in many years. I have …
: Ejecting things The things. It has recently come to my attention that a lot of the stuff in my office has dust on …
