Microposts

Fri 12 Jul 2024 06:58

Today I learned of the existence of Hercule Van Wolfwinkle — if that is his real name [it’s not, it’s Phil] — and the scale of charity work via pet portraits.

'Rubbish' pet artist to draw non-stop for 24 hours bbc.com/news/articles/cz9xwgx3

Wed 10 Jul 2024 10:28

This Friday, 12 July, is Just One Thing Day
bbc.com/mediacentre/2024/micha

Fri 05 Jul 2024 06:28

Happy birthday, NHS. 76 today 🥳

Thu 04 Jul 2024 21:52

Escape from politics for Astro tonight. A tour of the outer planets, with William Joyce (who was ace — and picked up a Hall of Fame award)

Pete (left) presents Hall of Fame award to William Joyce. the award is a frame (A4-ish) certificate.

Sun 30 Jun 2024 15:23

Knepp[1] has changed a lot since I was last there. New kitchen, and a shop showing live webcam from the stalk nest — which is also on Youtube [2]

1. knepp.co.uk
2. youtube.com/watch?v=s0liN8Azyk

A wall, showing a projection of a stalk nest with two stalks standing in it. It is partly obscured by the shadow of decorative stalks hanging from the wall. This annoys you somewhat, but you quite like the decorations, so it’s tricky.

Sat 29 Jun 2024 19:50

I am enjoying the book Otherlands. Today I learned horseflies predate horses by 70 million years (p. 124).

Such evocative writing, I had to share this chunk: r.dallaway.com/posts/zanclean-

Sat 29 Jun 2024 07:12

Well, that got exponential: raould.github.io/pn0gstr0m/

My high score (on a touch device) is negative. I think that's a first on a pong variant for me.

Wed 26 Jun 2024 09:17

The latest Mindscape podcast (1hr 41min and somewhat technical) does a great job at capturing what an does and doesn't do.

Worth it, if you have the interest: preposterousuniverse.com/podca

My notes, if you don't have the time: r.dallaway.com/posts/llms-look

Tue 25 Jun 2024 12:47

Striking fox, up close

Art: paint on a blue wall. We see the street name (Trafalgar Lane), A human in the background and a striking pink fox looking straight at you.

Fri 21 Jun 2024 20:09

If you find yourself in Wales, specifically Blaenau Gwent, check out the Aneurin Bevan memorial stones

r.dallaway.com/posts/aneurin-b

Thu 20 Jun 2024 17:14

"Happy Birthday Dave".

An unusual birthday gift.

Although, better to be around to use it, as opposed to a memorial bench?

A wooden park bench. Behind it, a path and beyond a grassy slope and trees. The carving on the bench reads “Happy Birthday Dave”

Thu 20 Jun 2024 10:35

Looks tricky, but worth a go.

“In terms of standards, it would bring politicians more into line with what is expected from other professions, such as lawyers and doctors. Of course, members of these professions aren’t criminalised unless they explicitly break the law, but they are held to account if they fail to maintain certain standards and can be struck off as a result.”
theconversation.com/wales-coul