David :SetouchiExplorer:
@david.fediverse.setouchi.social
Blogger, Teacher, Father, Immigrant.
- Gallivants on the Seto Inland Sea art islands.
- French, but teaches English at a Japanese university.
- Raises two wonderful […]
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- Gallivants on the Seto Inland Sea art islands.
- French, but teaches English at a Japanese university.
- Raises two wonderful […]
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Reposted by David :SetouchiExplorer:
I suppose any potato can be a space potato if you throw it hard enough.
Hold my beer.
Hold my beer.
January 13, 2026 at 2:50 AM
I suppose any potato can be a space potato if you throw it hard enough.
Hold my beer.
Hold my beer.
I may or may not have done something "dangerous" (this is a #crowupdate by the way).
This morning, I saw the "south crows" (a different species from Mr and Ms Crow, and they're not friends at all) coming to the park to antagonize "my" crows again.
I really need to talk to the neighbor. She's […]
This morning, I saw the "south crows" (a different species from Mr and Ms Crow, and they're not friends at all) coming to the park to antagonize "my" crows again.
I really need to talk to the neighbor. She's […]
Original post on setouchi.social
setouchi.social
January 13, 2026 at 3:04 AM
I may or may not have done something "dangerous" (this is a #crowupdate by the way).
This morning, I saw the "south crows" (a different species from Mr and Ms Crow, and they're not friends at all) coming to the park to antagonize "my" crows again.
I really need to talk to the neighbor. She's […]
This morning, I saw the "south crows" (a different species from Mr and Ms Crow, and they're not friends at all) coming to the park to antagonize "my" crows again.
I really need to talk to the neighbor. She's […]
This may be the longest video I have posted online. It's not the best, though. But if you want to see me and hear me talking while venturing into the wild side (literally) of my favorite island, this is for you.
https://davidbilla.net/walking-around-ogijima/
#japan #island #vlog
https://davidbilla.net/walking-around-ogijima/
#japan #island #vlog
January 13, 2026 at 2:42 AM
This may be the longest video I have posted online. It's not the best, though. But if you want to see me and hear me talking while venturing into the wild side (literally) of my favorite island, this is for you.
https://davidbilla.net/walking-around-ogijima/
#japan #island #vlog
https://davidbilla.net/walking-around-ogijima/
#japan #island #vlog
Reposted by David :SetouchiExplorer:
I don't remember the exact date, but I'm pretty sure this week is the third anniversary I started befriending the #crows in my neighborhood.
So extra peanuts were given this morning to celebrate (also and mostly because it's winter and cold).
As always, Ms […]
[Original post on setouchi.social]
So extra peanuts were given this morning to celebrate (also and mostly because it's winter and cold).
As always, Ms […]
[Original post on setouchi.social]
January 13, 2026 at 12:29 AM
I don't remember the exact date, but I'm pretty sure this week is the third anniversary I started befriending the #crows in my neighborhood.
So extra peanuts were given this morning to celebrate (also and mostly because it's winter and cold).
As always, Ms […]
[Original post on setouchi.social]
So extra peanuts were given this morning to celebrate (also and mostly because it's winter and cold).
As always, Ms […]
[Original post on setouchi.social]
Good morning. (well, it was sunny an hour ago, but clouds are here now).
By the way, the other day we discussed with the light on the water was so special in winter, hypothesizing it was because of temperatures, chemistry of the air when it's cold and […]
[Original post on setouchi.social]
By the way, the other day we discussed with the light on the water was so special in winter, hypothesizing it was because of temperatures, chemistry of the air when it's cold and […]
[Original post on setouchi.social]
January 13, 2026 at 12:27 AM
Good morning. (well, it was sunny an hour ago, but clouds are here now).
By the way, the other day we discussed with the light on the water was so special in winter, hypothesizing it was because of temperatures, chemistry of the air when it's cold and […]
[Original post on setouchi.social]
By the way, the other day we discussed with the light on the water was so special in winter, hypothesizing it was because of temperatures, chemistry of the air when it's cold and […]
[Original post on setouchi.social]
RE: https://mastodon.social/@krystman/115883445708849592
This. Except I'm not a big fan of the stickers (well, I'm not with Lego sets either).
I think I'll keep my love of building toys and my love of Pokémon separate.
(Well, that Eevee is tempting, but still overpriced despite being the […]
This. Except I'm not a big fan of the stickers (well, I'm not with Lego sets either).
I think I'll keep my love of building toys and my love of Pokémon separate.
(Well, that Eevee is tempting, but still overpriced despite being the […]
January 12, 2026 at 10:33 PM
RE: https://mastodon.social/@krystman/115883445708849592
This. Except I'm not a big fan of the stickers (well, I'm not with Lego sets either).
I think I'll keep my love of building toys and my love of Pokémon separate.
(Well, that Eevee is tempting, but still overpriced despite being the […]
This. Except I'm not a big fan of the stickers (well, I'm not with Lego sets either).
I think I'll keep my love of building toys and my love of Pokémon separate.
(Well, that Eevee is tempting, but still overpriced despite being the […]
RE: https://mastodon.social/@Migueldeicaza/115884308478556720
LOL.
It's true that this expression is not the best. Beside the NSFW possible interpretation, the metaphor is just not obvious right away.
LOL.
It's true that this expression is not the best. Beside the NSFW possible interpretation, the metaphor is just not obvious right away.
Turns out, I have been using Cory's "Reverse Centaur" expression a little bit too liberally around polite company:
January 12, 2026 at 10:30 PM
RE: https://mastodon.social/@Migueldeicaza/115884308478556720
LOL.
It's true that this expression is not the best. Beside the NSFW possible interpretation, the metaphor is just not obvious right away.
LOL.
It's true that this expression is not the best. Beside the NSFW possible interpretation, the metaphor is just not obvious right away.
Reposted by David :SetouchiExplorer:
Do the toys in Toy Story worry about ingesting micro-organics? 🤔
January 12, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Do the toys in Toy Story worry about ingesting micro-organics? 🤔
I'm sure Linux would have a much bigger user base if harcore fans learned a few communication skills for communication with non-nerd regular people when they're talking about Linux. Just saying...
#linux #communication
#linux #communication
January 12, 2026 at 11:29 AM
I'm sure Linux would have a much bigger user base if harcore fans learned a few communication skills for communication with non-nerd regular people when they're talking about Linux. Just saying...
#linux #communication
#linux #communication
January 12, 2026 at 9:45 AM
Reposted by David :SetouchiExplorer:
Alright, the family laptop (used 99% of the time by my wife, so it kinda is hers) is on Linux.
Now, I recently got a drawing tablet for my daughter. She didn't want an actual tablet (too small according to her) but one you plug on a computer (I approve, it was half the price). So, to prevent […]
Now, I recently got a drawing tablet for my daughter. She didn't want an actual tablet (too small according to her) but one you plug on a computer (I approve, it was half the price). So, to prevent […]
Original post on setouchi.social
setouchi.social
January 12, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Alright, the family laptop (used 99% of the time by my wife, so it kinda is hers) is on Linux.
Now, I recently got a drawing tablet for my daughter. She didn't want an actual tablet (too small according to her) but one you plug on a computer (I approve, it was half the price). So, to prevent […]
Now, I recently got a drawing tablet for my daughter. She didn't want an actual tablet (too small according to her) but one you plug on a computer (I approve, it was half the price). So, to prevent […]
Time to install Linux on my wife's laptop today. I'm trying Mint this time.
January 12, 2026 at 6:36 AM
Time to install Linux on my wife's laptop today. I'm trying Mint this time.
RE: https://todon.eu/@CORVUSPHERE/115880362379152906
I love all corvids (except the couple of large-billed crows that come and wreak havoc in my neighborhood and mess with "my" crows" at time), but I must admit that in terms of appearance, rooks got screwed by evolution. I'm sure their ugly […]
I love all corvids (except the couple of large-billed crows that come and wreak havoc in my neighborhood and mess with "my" crows" at time), but I must admit that in terms of appearance, rooks got screwed by evolution. I'm sure their ugly […]
Original post on setouchi.social
setouchi.social
January 12, 2026 at 5:08 AM
RE: https://todon.eu/@CORVUSPHERE/115880362379152906
I love all corvids (except the couple of large-billed crows that come and wreak havoc in my neighborhood and mess with "my" crows" at time), but I must admit that in terms of appearance, rooks got screwed by evolution. I'm sure their ugly […]
I love all corvids (except the couple of large-billed crows that come and wreak havoc in my neighborhood and mess with "my" crows" at time), but I must admit that in terms of appearance, rooks got screwed by evolution. I'm sure their ugly […]
ohai.social
January 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Yes, Japan has its problems, like many other countries, but I must admit that having a three-day weekend just one week after being back to work from New Year's break is priceless.
And one of my personal privilege? I don't work Tuesdays, so that's a four-day weekend for me (well, I still need to […]
And one of my personal privilege? I don't work Tuesdays, so that's a four-day weekend for me (well, I still need to […]
Original post on setouchi.social
setouchi.social
January 12, 2026 at 2:07 AM
Yes, Japan has its problems, like many other countries, but I must admit that having a three-day weekend just one week after being back to work from New Year's break is priceless.
And one of my personal privilege? I don't work Tuesdays, so that's a four-day weekend for me (well, I still need to […]
And one of my personal privilege? I don't work Tuesdays, so that's a four-day weekend for me (well, I still need to […]
The worst part of people constantly talking about ICE, even non-Americans (why? non-Americans ? Don't you have anything better to talk about?) is that you can't even mute the keyword. But I guess I'll have to, so sorry if I miss your posts about the winter Olympics or your favorite frozen sweet […]
Original post on setouchi.social
setouchi.social
January 12, 2026 at 12:43 AM
The worst part of people constantly talking about ICE, even non-Americans (why? non-Americans ? Don't you have anything better to talk about?) is that you can't even mute the keyword. But I guess I'll have to, so sorry if I miss your posts about the winter Olympics or your favorite frozen sweet […]
That's it.
I deactivated my four main Twitter accounts (I used to separate language of use and topics on Twitter).
They'll be dead in exactly a month.
(I still have some old accounts that were inactive even back when I used it daily, I don't think I need to bother with those)
I deactivated my four main Twitter accounts (I used to separate language of use and topics on Twitter).
They'll be dead in exactly a month.
(I still have some old accounts that were inactive even back when I used it daily, I don't think I need to bother with those)
January 11, 2026 at 8:37 AM
That's it.
I deactivated my four main Twitter accounts (I used to separate language of use and topics on Twitter).
They'll be dead in exactly a month.
(I still have some old accounts that were inactive even back when I used it daily, I don't think I need to bother with those)
I deactivated my four main Twitter accounts (I used to separate language of use and topics on Twitter).
They'll be dead in exactly a month.
(I still have some old accounts that were inactive even back when I used it daily, I don't think I need to bother with those)
Reposted by David :SetouchiExplorer:
Absolute scenes at the beach
#birdsofmastodon
#birdsofmastodon
January 11, 2026 at 5:21 AM
Absolute scenes at the beach
#birdsofmastodon
#birdsofmastodon
Damn I wanted to shut down my Twitter accounts today (I never did it, I just left without looking back), but apparently, I need the app on my phone to login.
Is it worth it to reinstall the app even for an hour just for that?
Is it worth it to reinstall the app even for an hour just for that?
January 11, 2026 at 5:42 AM
Damn I wanted to shut down my Twitter accounts today (I never did it, I just left without looking back), but apparently, I need the app on my phone to login.
Is it worth it to reinstall the app even for an hour just for that?
Is it worth it to reinstall the app even for an hour just for that?
#crowupdate I hadn't seen the crows in a few days ( knew they were fine, peanuts were eaten daily on the balcony), and since last night it's been extremely windy (the horrible winter wind coming from Korea or even Siberia). Not an ideal day for birds, and especially crows.
However, late this […]
However, late this […]
Original post on setouchi.social
setouchi.social
January 11, 2026 at 5:21 AM
#crowupdate I hadn't seen the crows in a few days ( knew they were fine, peanuts were eaten daily on the balcony), and since last night it's been extremely windy (the horrible winter wind coming from Korea or even Siberia). Not an ideal day for birds, and especially crows.
However, late this […]
However, late this […]
Reposted by David :SetouchiExplorer:
Yesterday I was at The Art of Banksy exhibition in central Christchurch, NZ, "the world's largest exhibition of Banksy art". I was pretty great. There were photos and prints of the stencilled images that Banksy has sprayed on walls about the world, with lots of […]
[Original post on mastodon.nz]
[Original post on mastodon.nz]
January 11, 2026 at 4:50 AM
Yesterday I was at The Art of Banksy exhibition in central Christchurch, NZ, "the world's largest exhibition of Banksy art". I was pretty great. There were photos and prints of the stencilled images that Banksy has sprayed on walls about the world, with lots of […]
[Original post on mastodon.nz]
[Original post on mastodon.nz]
A quick visit to the exterior of the Berbie Palace in Albi, France.
https://davidbilla.net/the-berbie-palace-in-albi-france/
#france #albi
https://davidbilla.net/the-berbie-palace-in-albi-france/
#france #albi
The Berbie Palace in Albi, France
A quick visit to the exterior of the Berbie Palace in Albi, France.
davidbilla.net
January 11, 2026 at 3:43 AM
A quick visit to the exterior of the Berbie Palace in Albi, France.
https://davidbilla.net/the-berbie-palace-in-albi-france/
#france #albi
https://davidbilla.net/the-berbie-palace-in-albi-france/
#france #albi