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A thing I wish Google Maps could do
Apr. 17th, 2025 08:17 amPlot me a route to my destination, taking into account that I am *already* on a bus.
The Unfortunate Destiny of Amélie Poulain
Apr. 8th, 2025 03:10 pmI discovered yesterday that "Amélie" isn't available to stream in the UK.
A neighbour wanted to watch it - but nobody was willing to take money for access to it.
Feels like a systemic failure.
A neighbour wanted to watch it - but nobody was willing to take money for access to it.
Feels like a systemic failure.
I'm suddenly curious whether comics-appreciation is even somewhat correlated with aphantasia.
(Thinking of someone from many years ago who said that they didn't like comics because they got in the way of their own imagination.)
(Thinking of someone from many years ago who said that they didn't like comics because they got in the way of their own imagination.)
Life with two kids: Limited options
Mar. 15th, 2025 07:56 pmIf you take away every other possible option then Sophia and Gideon play together very nicely.
Sophia at 4:30: You can't make me go to the green space at the end of the street! I don't want to! It's not fair!
Sophia at 5:45: You can't make me stop playing in the green space at the end of the street! I don't want to! It's not fair!
Sophia at 5:45: You can't make me stop playing in the green space at the end of the street! I don't want to! It's not fair!
This yoga is louder than I expected.
Feb. 24th, 2025 08:51 pmJane: I'm not entirely sure that Gideon has understood yoga.
Me: Why?
Jane: He yelled "NAMASTE" and then attacked me.
Gideon (from behind the door): NAAAAAMAAAAASTEEEEEEEE!
Me: Why?
Jane: He yelled "NAMASTE" and then attacked me.
Gideon (from behind the door): NAAAAAMAAAAASTEEEEEEEE!
Baby steps towards self-sufficiency
Feb. 23rd, 2025 04:40 pmSophia just read the instructions on the couscous packet, followed them all (with a little help with the boiling water and trickier words) and is now off eating the results.
Feels like a bit of a milestone.
Feels like a bit of a milestone.
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Feb. 12th, 2025 04:25 pmThe first collection of Kieron Gillen's "Power Fantasy" arrived yesterday, and I basically inhaled it.
If you enjoyed his "The Wicked + The Divine" then I highly recommend it.
More info here: https://bsky.app/profile/kierongillen.bsky.social/post/3kvqlh5ijpq2t with a "trailer" here https://www.instagram.com/imagecomics/reel/C87VlQFpd-f/
If you enjoyed his "The Wicked + The Divine" then I highly recommend it.
More info here: https://bsky.app/profile/kierongillen.bsky.social/post/3kvqlh5ijpq2t with a "trailer" here https://www.instagram.com/imagecomics/reel/C87VlQFpd-f/
The costs mount up
Feb. 5th, 2025 06:40 pmJust had my Clans of Caledonia pledge go through.
Game was €39.
On which I had to pay €16 postage.
And then €11 in tax.
Which isn't terrible. But you can totally understand why people go off Kickstarters!
Game was €39.
On which I had to pay €16 postage.
And then €11 in tax.
Which isn't terrible. But you can totally understand why people go off Kickstarters!
It's roarsome
Jan. 26th, 2025 10:00 pmWith no ability to focus on anything I haven't watched before with a plot I've been watching people watch old favourites.
And I have to say that for a 30-year-old movie from the dawn of the CGI age Jurassic Park really really holds up well.
And I have to say that for a 30-year-old movie from the dawn of the CGI age Jurassic Park really really holds up well.
Yes, YES, The child is out!
Jan. 12th, 2025 03:16 pmAt Jane's suggestion Sophia (6) just made her first solo trip to the shop. It was nerve-wracking, but she survived just fine, and is currently upstairs demanding that Jane think of other things that she can go and buy us.
She was out of sight for nearly 4 minutes and I managed to not have a panic attack. Go us!
She was out of sight for nearly 4 minutes and I managed to not have a panic attack. Go us!
Gratitude post
Jan. 12th, 2025 11:08 amToday I went from "relaxing in the bath" to "at the bus stop with two fully dressed children and their swimming lesson gear" in 12 minutes.
In related news Jane is the best wife in the world and I am delighted I don't have to raise children without her.
(I haven't been making use of our new bath because I never feel like I have the time. This morning she ran the bath and then told me that she was going to look after the kids while I got into it. And it was clearly far too relaxing because I completely lost track of the time!)
In related news Jane is the best wife in the world and I am delighted I don't have to raise children without her.
(I haven't been making use of our new bath because I never feel like I have the time. This morning she ran the bath and then told me that she was going to look after the kids while I got into it. And it was clearly far too relaxing because I completely lost track of the time!)
It's the little things that make me happy
Dec. 31st, 2024 09:27 amJust successfully bled a radiator without getting myself (or anything else) soaking wet!
The joy of text
Dec. 22nd, 2024 12:23 pmTo encourage Sophia's reading and writing we set her up with a locked-down chat application (Kinzoo).
With the result that she just video-called me at the shops because I was "taking ages". And then sent me this.
With the result that she just video-called me at the shops because I was "taking ages". And then sent me this.
Goodbye darkness my old...
Dec. 21st, 2024 10:19 pmToday the sun rose at 8:42 and set at 15:40.
I am looking forward to waking up and, at least, arriving home in the light.
That'll be the 2nd of March (07:00-17:50)
I am looking forward to waking up and, at least, arriving home in the light.
That'll be the 2nd of March (07:00-17:50)
Looking forward to Superman
Dec. 19th, 2024 07:56 pmThis Superman trailer looks like actual Superman! Made by someone who understands what Superman is about!
Sung to the theme tune of a show I've been exposed to far too many times this month:
Pauper Troll
Pauper Troll
He has got no money!
Whenever there's a problem,
Round Adventure Bay
He'll be turned right into stone
Before the break of day!
Pauper Troll
Pauper Troll
He has got no money!
Whenever there's a problem,
Round Adventure Bay
He'll be turned right into stone
Before the break of day!
A question about music
Dec. 4th, 2024 05:59 pmWhat was the last piece of classical music to enter the popular consciousness that *wasn't* from a movie, TV show, computer game, etc?
Annoying Ebook Piranesi
Dec. 3rd, 2024 01:29 pmThe ebook for Piranesi doesn't allow me to change font sizes.
I can zoom in, but then it doesn't all fit on my screen and I have to scroll left and right to read it.
Very tempted to pirate a book I've paid for in order to get basic accessibility.
I can zoom in, but then it doesn't all fit on my screen and I have to scroll left and right to read it.
Very tempted to pirate a book I've paid for in order to get basic accessibility.
