That Weird Artist
@brianbrachiopod.bsky.social
Retired Geologist & teacher/lecturer.
Now I create zany illustrations for weird adventure stories (often NSFW).
Now I create zany illustrations for weird adventure stories (often NSFW).
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@brianbrachiopod.bsky.social Happy Wiwaxia Wednesday! At breakfast/Tucson gem show with @johnmoffitt.bsky.social
January 28, 2026 at 2:34 PM
@brianbrachiopod.bsky.social Happy Wiwaxia Wednesday! At breakfast/Tucson gem show with @johnmoffitt.bsky.social
Tada tada, moushiwake gozaimasen. Kotoba mo gozaimasen
@foreignsubstance.bsky.social
@foreignsubstance.bsky.social
January 28, 2026 at 12:24 AM
Tada tada, moushiwake gozaimasen. Kotoba mo gozaimasen
@foreignsubstance.bsky.social
@foreignsubstance.bsky.social
I spent the morning being enthralled with majestic marvels that beautify the sky. (We don't have these in the UK- we bury all ours underground).
This afternoon, all I saw was a branchless tree in someone's microscopic garden.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#Miyazaki #Japan #Travel
This afternoon, all I saw was a branchless tree in someone's microscopic garden.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#Miyazaki #Japan #Travel
January 27, 2026 at 10:49 PM
I spent the morning being enthralled with majestic marvels that beautify the sky. (We don't have these in the UK- we bury all ours underground).
This afternoon, all I saw was a branchless tree in someone's microscopic garden.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#Miyazaki #Japan #Travel
This afternoon, all I saw was a branchless tree in someone's microscopic garden.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#Miyazaki #Japan #Travel
Some high pressure pumps operate without fans.
Producing gas is often just organic.
I'm quite glad I'm not Myrtle, if I'm being honest.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#PaleoArt #SciArt #Fossils #Travel #PalaeoArt
Producing gas is often just organic.
I'm quite glad I'm not Myrtle, if I'm being honest.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#PaleoArt #SciArt #Fossils #Travel #PalaeoArt
January 27, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Some high pressure pumps operate without fans.
Producing gas is often just organic.
I'm quite glad I'm not Myrtle, if I'm being honest.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#PaleoArt #SciArt #Fossils #Travel #PalaeoArt
Producing gas is often just organic.
I'm quite glad I'm not Myrtle, if I'm being honest.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#PaleoArt #SciArt #Fossils #Travel #PalaeoArt
When the 'normal' staff discovered their new boss was the narcissistic nerd type that wastes money on customized car registration, they decided to follow his 'example'.
(We should all emulate the boss).
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@foreignsubstance.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
(We should all emulate the boss).
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@foreignsubstance.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
January 27, 2026 at 5:34 PM
When the 'normal' staff discovered their new boss was the narcissistic nerd type that wastes money on customized car registration, they decided to follow his 'example'.
(We should all emulate the boss).
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@foreignsubstance.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
(We should all emulate the boss).
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@foreignsubstance.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
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At Gold Bugs, I was pleasantly surprised to see such a terrific display of American lower Cambrian bugs.
#TucsonGemMineralFossilShow
#TrilobiteTuesday
@brianbrachiopod.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
@drstevenhobbs.bsky.social
@dovewoman.bsky.social
@drivingforbush.bsky.social
#TucsonGemMineralFossilShow
#TrilobiteTuesday
@brianbrachiopod.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
@drstevenhobbs.bsky.social
@dovewoman.bsky.social
@drivingforbush.bsky.social
January 27, 2026 at 1:38 PM
At Gold Bugs, I was pleasantly surprised to see such a terrific display of American lower Cambrian bugs.
#TucsonGemMineralFossilShow
#TrilobiteTuesday
@brianbrachiopod.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
@drstevenhobbs.bsky.social
@dovewoman.bsky.social
@drivingforbush.bsky.social
#TucsonGemMineralFossilShow
#TrilobiteTuesday
@brianbrachiopod.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
@drstevenhobbs.bsky.social
@dovewoman.bsky.social
@drivingforbush.bsky.social
Today, as I return to ambling along #Miyazaki coast road, I tried to learn all about 'danger'. Thankfully, as a learner, I was a passive attendee.
Nobody fell to the ground in a heap, so I learned nothing.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#Travel #Japan
Nobody fell to the ground in a heap, so I learned nothing.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#Travel #Japan
January 26, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Today, as I return to ambling along #Miyazaki coast road, I tried to learn all about 'danger'. Thankfully, as a learner, I was a passive attendee.
Nobody fell to the ground in a heap, so I learned nothing.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#Travel #Japan
Nobody fell to the ground in a heap, so I learned nothing.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#Travel #Japan
Today's lesson: It is STRONGLY advised to NOT ambulate once the canula has been inserted.
& reminiscing with friends is difficult without ambulation.
(or an ambulance either).
(The result can be messy).
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#PaleoArt #SciArt #Fossils #Travel #PalaeoArt
& reminiscing with friends is difficult without ambulation.
(or an ambulance either).
(The result can be messy).
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#PaleoArt #SciArt #Fossils #Travel #PalaeoArt
January 26, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Today's lesson: It is STRONGLY advised to NOT ambulate once the canula has been inserted.
& reminiscing with friends is difficult without ambulation.
(or an ambulance either).
(The result can be messy).
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#PaleoArt #SciArt #Fossils #Travel #PalaeoArt
& reminiscing with friends is difficult without ambulation.
(or an ambulance either).
(The result can be messy).
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#PaleoArt #SciArt #Fossils #Travel #PalaeoArt
I want this van. It even has job-description registration plates!
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
January 26, 2026 at 3:03 PM
I want this van. It even has job-description registration plates!
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
When you have to actually PAY to travel along a road, you naturally expect a better experience (even here in #Miyazaki).
Anyway, at least it led to a giant anime store and a suspicious looking Co-Op.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#Travel #Japan
Anyway, at least it led to a giant anime store and a suspicious looking Co-Op.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#Travel #Japan
January 25, 2026 at 7:09 PM
When you have to actually PAY to travel along a road, you naturally expect a better experience (even here in #Miyazaki).
Anyway, at least it led to a giant anime store and a suspicious looking Co-Op.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#Travel #Japan
Anyway, at least it led to a giant anime store and a suspicious looking Co-Op.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#Travel #Japan
It devolved into chaotic farce LONG before they brought the acrylic box out in public. But there is no adjective for what lies beyond chaotic farce.
But, as they say on Arrakis- "The spice must flow!"
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#PaleoArt #SciArt #Fossils #Travel #PalaeoArt
But, as they say on Arrakis- "The spice must flow!"
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#PaleoArt #SciArt #Fossils #Travel #PalaeoArt
January 25, 2026 at 7:06 PM
It devolved into chaotic farce LONG before they brought the acrylic box out in public. But there is no adjective for what lies beyond chaotic farce.
But, as they say on Arrakis- "The spice must flow!"
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#PaleoArt #SciArt #Fossils #Travel #PalaeoArt
But, as they say on Arrakis- "The spice must flow!"
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#PaleoArt #SciArt #Fossils #Travel #PalaeoArt
#Miyazaki has its very own golf course.
(It's completely deserted, but it does exist, just in case someone does decide this is the game for them).
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#Travel #Japan
(It's completely deserted, but it does exist, just in case someone does decide this is the game for them).
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#Travel #Japan
January 24, 2026 at 10:05 PM
#Miyazaki has its very own golf course.
(It's completely deserted, but it does exist, just in case someone does decide this is the game for them).
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#Travel #Japan
(It's completely deserted, but it does exist, just in case someone does decide this is the game for them).
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#Travel #Japan
When certain bodily functions don't come as easily as they used to, you have to learn all over again.
An air of excitement is brewing, clearly.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#PaleoArt #SciArt #Fossils #Travel #PalaeoArt
An air of excitement is brewing, clearly.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#PaleoArt #SciArt #Fossils #Travel #PalaeoArt
January 24, 2026 at 10:03 PM
When certain bodily functions don't come as easily as they used to, you have to learn all over again.
An air of excitement is brewing, clearly.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#PaleoArt #SciArt #Fossils #Travel #PalaeoArt
An air of excitement is brewing, clearly.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#PaleoArt #SciArt #Fossils #Travel #PalaeoArt
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What we watched regarding the latest ICE cold blooded murder was ICE agents pushing this guy around and shooting him for calling them "pieces of shit."
@flojohorman.bsky.social
@nancypope.bsky.social
@dovewoman.bsky.social
@brianbrachiopod.bsky.social
@drivingforbush.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
@nancypope.bsky.social
@dovewoman.bsky.social
@brianbrachiopod.bsky.social
@drivingforbush.bsky.social
January 24, 2026 at 6:59 PM
What we watched regarding the latest ICE cold blooded murder was ICE agents pushing this guy around and shooting him for calling them "pieces of shit."
@flojohorman.bsky.social
@nancypope.bsky.social
@dovewoman.bsky.social
@brianbrachiopod.bsky.social
@drivingforbush.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
@nancypope.bsky.social
@dovewoman.bsky.social
@brianbrachiopod.bsky.social
@drivingforbush.bsky.social
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Trump's latest grift gives war criminals YET ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY to put another billion dollar bribe into Trump's pockets.
Everyone clearly sees it.
@nancypope.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
@brianbrachiopod.bsky.social
@mathemaphysics.humanedrug.org
@dovewoman.bsky.social
Everyone clearly sees it.
@nancypope.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
@brianbrachiopod.bsky.social
@mathemaphysics.humanedrug.org
@dovewoman.bsky.social
January 24, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Trump's latest grift gives war criminals YET ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY to put another billion dollar bribe into Trump's pockets.
Everyone clearly sees it.
@nancypope.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
@brianbrachiopod.bsky.social
@mathemaphysics.humanedrug.org
@dovewoman.bsky.social
Everyone clearly sees it.
@nancypope.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
@brianbrachiopod.bsky.social
@mathemaphysics.humanedrug.org
@dovewoman.bsky.social
Back down to sea level today, I have returned to the city #Miyazaki.
I saw local scavengers looking for goodies.
I also saw one local guy reading the signs of the times.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#Travel #Japan
I saw local scavengers looking for goodies.
I also saw one local guy reading the signs of the times.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#Travel #Japan
January 23, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Back down to sea level today, I have returned to the city #Miyazaki.
I saw local scavengers looking for goodies.
I also saw one local guy reading the signs of the times.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#Travel #Japan
I saw local scavengers looking for goodies.
I also saw one local guy reading the signs of the times.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#Travel #Japan
The moral of the story today is
DON'T LISTEN TO GOSSIP.
See? Morals can be so ridiculous at times!
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#PaleoArt #SciArt #Fossils #Travel #PalaeoArt
#FossilFriday (Yay! I remembered!)
DON'T LISTEN TO GOSSIP.
See? Morals can be so ridiculous at times!
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#PaleoArt #SciArt #Fossils #Travel #PalaeoArt
#FossilFriday (Yay! I remembered!)
January 23, 2026 at 11:16 PM
The moral of the story today is
DON'T LISTEN TO GOSSIP.
See? Morals can be so ridiculous at times!
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#PaleoArt #SciArt #Fossils #Travel #PalaeoArt
#FossilFriday (Yay! I remembered!)
DON'T LISTEN TO GOSSIP.
See? Morals can be so ridiculous at times!
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#PaleoArt #SciArt #Fossils #Travel #PalaeoArt
#FossilFriday (Yay! I remembered!)
Continuing my journey towards the high hills just outside #Miyazaki.
It's a very long, very straight road, so I see much of what might be of interest while it's still a distant speck, so when I get there, the surprise is non-existent. A shame.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#Japan
It's a very long, very straight road, so I see much of what might be of interest while it's still a distant speck, so when I get there, the surprise is non-existent. A shame.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#Japan
January 22, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Continuing my journey towards the high hills just outside #Miyazaki.
It's a very long, very straight road, so I see much of what might be of interest while it's still a distant speck, so when I get there, the surprise is non-existent. A shame.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#Japan
It's a very long, very straight road, so I see much of what might be of interest while it's still a distant speck, so when I get there, the surprise is non-existent. A shame.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#Japan
When someone with an appalling memory tries to describe someone they 'know' who also has an appalling memory, the conversation suddenly takes on a life of its own.
And, it's a very odd life.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#PaleoArt #SciArt #Fossils #Travel #PalaeoArt
And, it's a very odd life.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#PaleoArt #SciArt #Fossils #Travel #PalaeoArt
January 22, 2026 at 9:16 PM
When someone with an appalling memory tries to describe someone they 'know' who also has an appalling memory, the conversation suddenly takes on a life of its own.
And, it's a very odd life.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#PaleoArt #SciArt #Fossils #Travel #PalaeoArt
And, it's a very odd life.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#PaleoArt #SciArt #Fossils #Travel #PalaeoArt
There's one thing I notice about travelling along dead straight roads- There's not much to notice.
I did see some folk playing with the big boys' toys in a layby, which violated the monotony for a moment.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#Miyazaki #Japan #Travel
I did see some folk playing with the big boys' toys in a layby, which violated the monotony for a moment.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#Miyazaki #Japan #Travel
January 21, 2026 at 8:51 PM
There's one thing I notice about travelling along dead straight roads- There's not much to notice.
I did see some folk playing with the big boys' toys in a layby, which violated the monotony for a moment.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#Miyazaki #Japan #Travel
I did see some folk playing with the big boys' toys in a layby, which violated the monotony for a moment.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#Miyazaki #Japan #Travel
When the King says he'll grant 'any request',
WARNING:
He actually means 'any request that isn't likely to get the asker sent to the dungeons'.
And, he certainly wasn't expecting THAT!
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#PaleoArt #SciArt #Fossils #Travel #PalaeoArt
WARNING:
He actually means 'any request that isn't likely to get the asker sent to the dungeons'.
And, he certainly wasn't expecting THAT!
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#PaleoArt #SciArt #Fossils #Travel #PalaeoArt
January 21, 2026 at 8:46 PM
When the King says he'll grant 'any request',
WARNING:
He actually means 'any request that isn't likely to get the asker sent to the dungeons'.
And, he certainly wasn't expecting THAT!
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#PaleoArt #SciArt #Fossils #Travel #PalaeoArt
WARNING:
He actually means 'any request that isn't likely to get the asker sent to the dungeons'.
And, he certainly wasn't expecting THAT!
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#PaleoArt #SciArt #Fossils #Travel #PalaeoArt
I visited #Miyazakisogoundo Park today- glad I found it before I had to ask someone the way, 'cos I'm sure I couldn't have got that word out of my mouth intact.
Inside, there's a part called 'Art Garden'. Now all I need is someone to explain why.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
Inside, there's a part called 'Art Garden'. Now all I need is someone to explain why.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
January 20, 2026 at 8:20 PM
I visited #Miyazakisogoundo Park today- glad I found it before I had to ask someone the way, 'cos I'm sure I couldn't have got that word out of my mouth intact.
Inside, there's a part called 'Art Garden'. Now all I need is someone to explain why.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
Inside, there's a part called 'Art Garden'. Now all I need is someone to explain why.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
Thomas knows best.
And, even if he doesn't, he's in charge, and that's all that matters.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#PaleoArt #SciArt #Fossils #Travel #PalaeoArt
#TrilobiteTuesday
And, even if he doesn't, he's in charge, and that's all that matters.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#PaleoArt #SciArt #Fossils #Travel #PalaeoArt
#TrilobiteTuesday
January 20, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Thomas knows best.
And, even if he doesn't, he's in charge, and that's all that matters.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#PaleoArt #SciArt #Fossils #Travel #PalaeoArt
#TrilobiteTuesday
And, even if he doesn't, he's in charge, and that's all that matters.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#PaleoArt #SciArt #Fossils #Travel #PalaeoArt
#TrilobiteTuesday
You have to have a certain 'something' to get away with building an apartment block in vibrant pink.
You need an absolute abundance of a certain 'something' to actually take up residence and dare to live in one.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#Miyazaki #Japan #Travel
You need an absolute abundance of a certain 'something' to actually take up residence and dare to live in one.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#Miyazaki #Japan #Travel
January 19, 2026 at 7:59 PM
You have to have a certain 'something' to get away with building an apartment block in vibrant pink.
You need an absolute abundance of a certain 'something' to actually take up residence and dare to live in one.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#Miyazaki #Japan #Travel
You need an absolute abundance of a certain 'something' to actually take up residence and dare to live in one.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#Miyazaki #Japan #Travel
You just know when a homeowner has had enough of lunatic visitors when they get the
"RING ONLY ONCE"
sign up on prominent display.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#PaleoArt #SciArt #Fossils #Travel #PalaeoArt
"RING ONLY ONCE"
sign up on prominent display.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#PaleoArt #SciArt #Fossils #Travel #PalaeoArt
January 19, 2026 at 7:55 PM
You just know when a homeowner has had enough of lunatic visitors when they get the
"RING ONLY ONCE"
sign up on prominent display.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#PaleoArt #SciArt #Fossils #Travel #PalaeoArt
"RING ONLY ONCE"
sign up on prominent display.
@johnmoffitt.bsky.social
@flojohorman.bsky.social
#PaleoArt #SciArt #Fossils #Travel #PalaeoArt