Steve
@moseleyite.bsky.social
Greying code-monkey from Brum
He/Him
Married
Owned by 4 ragdoll cats
Looking to keep my mid-age brain youngish by slowly learning 🇯🇵 & maybe returning to #ttrpg after 30 years
Books, taking photos, cinema, comedy, going places
He/Him
Married
Owned by 4 ragdoll cats
Looking to keep my mid-age brain youngish by slowly learning 🇯🇵 & maybe returning to #ttrpg after 30 years
Books, taking photos, cinema, comedy, going places
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Good morning . Your #FoxOfTheDay today from @ceidil.bsky.social !
February 8, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Good morning . Your #FoxOfTheDay today from @ceidil.bsky.social !
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No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Gladys Mae West obituary: mathematician who pioneered GPS technology
She made key contributions to US cold-war science despite facing huge barriers as a Black woman.
www.nature.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:09 AM
No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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Folks can stay mad, we recognize and remember still ❤️🖤💚
"US mathematician Gladys Mae West was best known for her foundational work on GPS systems. As an African American woman, West overcame huge barriers to contribute to this key technology." 👇🏾
"US mathematician Gladys Mae West was best known for her foundational work on GPS systems. As an African American woman, West overcame huge barriers to contribute to this key technology." 👇🏾
No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Gladys Mae West obituary: mathematician who pioneered GPS technology
She made key contributions to US cold-war science despite facing huge barriers as a Black woman.
www.nature.com
February 6, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Folks can stay mad, we recognize and remember still ❤️🖤💚
"US mathematician Gladys Mae West was best known for her foundational work on GPS systems. As an African American woman, West overcame huge barriers to contribute to this key technology." 👇🏾
"US mathematician Gladys Mae West was best known for her foundational work on GPS systems. As an African American woman, West overcame huge barriers to contribute to this key technology." 👇🏾
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Exactly 93yrs ago today, Hitler was appointed Chancellor of Germany
German-Jewish antifa author Lion Feuchtwanger was on book tour in the U.S. when it happened
He realized, all of a sudden, that he would likely never return to Germany
And he never did
It's weird how personal history works out
German-Jewish antifa author Lion Feuchtwanger was on book tour in the U.S. when it happened
He realized, all of a sudden, that he would likely never return to Germany
And he never did
It's weird how personal history works out
January 30, 2026 at 11:08 AM
Exactly 93yrs ago today, Hitler was appointed Chancellor of Germany
German-Jewish antifa author Lion Feuchtwanger was on book tour in the U.S. when it happened
He realized, all of a sudden, that he would likely never return to Germany
And he never did
It's weird how personal history works out
German-Jewish antifa author Lion Feuchtwanger was on book tour in the U.S. when it happened
He realized, all of a sudden, that he would likely never return to Germany
And he never did
It's weird how personal history works out
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We have a database too for when trials begin. Have fun with that.
ICE List Wiki
wiki.icelist.is
January 23, 2026 at 7:57 PM
We have a database too for when trials begin. Have fun with that.
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It’s the end of the year! (At last) I look back on my reading year, the stats, the challenges and my favourite reads of 2025! www.runalongtheshelves.net/blog/2025/12...
Farewell 2025! The challenges, the stats and my favourite reads of the year! — Runalong The Shelves
Helllooo! Another year passes and I have to say this was a bit of hard one. We lost our beloved dog Maisie, I had a parent in hospital, work had a number of unexpected challenges and I even caught a ...
www.runalongtheshelves.net
December 31, 2025 at 7:27 AM
It’s the end of the year! (At last) I look back on my reading year, the stats, the challenges and my favourite reads of 2025! www.runalongtheshelves.net/blog/2025/12...
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I think it's appalling that Britain's most enduringly popular family don't pay income tax or VAT, but it's hard to deny how much joy they bring to the general public. That chandelier gag alone...
October 27, 2025 at 2:41 PM
I think it's appalling that Britain's most enduringly popular family don't pay income tax or VAT, but it's hard to deny how much joy they bring to the general public. That chandelier gag alone...
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Did a new one
August 7, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Did a new one
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you don't understand. as someone who isn't inherently good at art, stealing paintings from the museum is the *only* way i'm able to express myself creatively. i wouldn't be able to paint beautiful portraits. but by breaking into a museum and stealing the paintings, now i am
August 3, 2025 at 7:24 PM
you don't understand. as someone who isn't inherently good at art, stealing paintings from the museum is the *only* way i'm able to express myself creatively. i wouldn't be able to paint beautiful portraits. but by breaking into a museum and stealing the paintings, now i am
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@billybragg.bsky.social will send you stickers.
October 5, 2025 at 10:12 AM
@billybragg.bsky.social will send you stickers.
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Doomlord is on the way! After a few hints, Hibernia Comics has announced they will be reprinting the first very Doomlord photostory from the 1980s Eagle weekly
Hibernia Comics to represent Doomlord origin story
Readers came for Dan Dare. They stayed for Doomlord…
downthetubes.net
August 13, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Doomlord is on the way! After a few hints, Hibernia Comics has announced they will be reprinting the first very Doomlord photostory from the 1980s Eagle weekly
Perhaps that, in the uk, the national TV channels would stop broadcasting late at night and start again in the early hours.
The day’s broadcasting would end with the announcer wishing the viewers a very good night before the national anthem was played …
Also, smoking on airplanes.
The day’s broadcasting would end with the announcer wishing the viewers a very good night before the national anthem was played …
Also, smoking on airplanes.
What’s a real thing from your childhood that kids these days would find completely foreign?
Like, how we used to be able to walk right up to the gate to meet our family coming off a flight.
Or how we had to pick a spot to meet at the theater BEFORE we went.
Like, how we used to be able to walk right up to the gate to meet our family coming off a flight.
Or how we had to pick a spot to meet at the theater BEFORE we went.
July 14, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Perhaps that, in the uk, the national TV channels would stop broadcasting late at night and start again in the early hours.
The day’s broadcasting would end with the announcer wishing the viewers a very good night before the national anthem was played …
Also, smoking on airplanes.
The day’s broadcasting would end with the announcer wishing the viewers a very good night before the national anthem was played …
Also, smoking on airplanes.
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Today I learned IDW is in fact still putting out single issues of THE HUNGER AND THE DUSK digitally! With very little fanfare. So little in fact that even I was unaware. Anyway Book 2 Issue 4 (of 6) is out now! The collected print edition will be out as soon as we've wrapped up the final issue.
huh... very confusing then? it's at least on Amazon Kindle, there is even a sample to read
www.amazon.com/Hunger-Dusk-...
www.amazon.com/Hunger-Dusk-...
The Hunger and the Dusk: Book Two #4
Amazon.com: The Hunger and the Dusk: Book Two #4 eBook : Wilson, G. Willow, Wildgoose, Chris: Kindle Store
www.amazon.com
July 11, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Today I learned IDW is in fact still putting out single issues of THE HUNGER AND THE DUSK digitally! With very little fanfare. So little in fact that even I was unaware. Anyway Book 2 Issue 4 (of 6) is out now! The collected print edition will be out as soon as we've wrapped up the final issue.
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For anybody trying to keep costs down/limit carbon emissions but also not melt in the summer, don't wait until it's 90 degrees to turn on the AC. It may feel virtuous, but it takes far more energy to cool a house from 90 to 75 than it does to *keep* a house that is already at 75, at 75.
July 8, 2025 at 6:15 PM
For anybody trying to keep costs down/limit carbon emissions but also not melt in the summer, don't wait until it's 90 degrees to turn on the AC. It may feel virtuous, but it takes far more energy to cool a house from 90 to 75 than it does to *keep* a house that is already at 75, at 75.
Saw this on BS some time back and made a mental note to read what sounded like a fascinating book … but my mental notebook is unreliable at best so this a timely reminder!
We have the incredible new book from @drfrancisyoung.bsky.social, 'Silence of the Gods: The Untold History of Europe's Last Pagan People'. 🤩
www.cambridgebookshop.co.uk/products/silence-of-the-gods
www.cambridgebookshop.co.uk/products/silence-of-the-gods
June 19, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Saw this on BS some time back and made a mental note to read what sounded like a fascinating book … but my mental notebook is unreliable at best so this a timely reminder!
I once, when working Saturdays at a sports shop while at college, sold Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder, Keith Downing a pair of Reebok trainers. “Psycho” was thoroughly pleasant. I’m not sure a second division footballer even counts but it’s the best I have!
Right folks. Feeling rather down at the moment so bringing back an oldie
Please Quote this with your most minor celebrity interaction
Please Quote this with your most minor celebrity interaction
June 13, 2025 at 4:04 PM
I once, when working Saturdays at a sports shop while at college, sold Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder, Keith Downing a pair of Reebok trainers. “Psycho” was thoroughly pleasant. I’m not sure a second division footballer even counts but it’s the best I have!
What’s the cover art that got you started in the TTRPG hobby? Here’s mine (but I also adored that MERP cover!):
May 30, 2025 at 10:57 AM
What’s the cover art that got you started in the TTRPG hobby? Here’s mine (but I also adored that MERP cover!):
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This is a fantastic breakdown of learning Japanese as a beginner!
I especially love Brendon's story of how he first tried to throw himself at Japanese and bouncing off it, then working out what worked for him and learning how to learn before trying Japanese again.
I especially love Brendon's story of how he first tried to throw himself at Japanese and bouncing off it, then working out what worked for him and learning how to learn before trying Japanese again.
after MANY failed attempts throughout the years i've finally landed on a solid foundation for learning japanese.
if you're interested and need some direction, here are the tools i would recommend and the order i'd recommend going through them:
if you're interested and need some direction, here are the tools i would recommend and the order i'd recommend going through them:
How I’m Learning Japanese 14 Days In - Wavelengths
I’ve tried to learn Japanese a few times over the years, the earliest attempt at which was some time in high school while I was watching an episode of Fullmetal Alchemist and casually looked up how lo...
wavelengths.online
March 1, 2025 at 7:40 AM
This is a fantastic breakdown of learning Japanese as a beginner!
I especially love Brendon's story of how he first tried to throw himself at Japanese and bouncing off it, then working out what worked for him and learning how to learn before trying Japanese again.
I especially love Brendon's story of how he first tried to throw himself at Japanese and bouncing off it, then working out what worked for him and learning how to learn before trying Japanese again.
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got very exciting plans tonight
December 31, 2024 at 5:12 PM
got very exciting plans tonight
My #2025 #newyear #resolution is to stop using phrases like “Dillon, leave my feet alone” and, instead, accept that Dillon is a kitten and thus a being of pure chaos rather than an entity with which one can reason. Happy New Year BlueSky!
December 31, 2024 at 7:35 PM
My #2025 #newyear #resolution is to stop using phrases like “Dillon, leave my feet alone” and, instead, accept that Dillon is a kitten and thus a being of pure chaos rather than an entity with which one can reason. Happy New Year BlueSky!
Post a picture of yourself to show the newbies what they’re dealing with
November 19, 2024 at 7:05 PM
Post a picture of yourself to show the newbies what they’re dealing with
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I’m chuffed to announce that FAULT LINES, my debut graphic novel, will be published next March by the wonderful folks at ABLAZE PUBLISHING!!
November 14, 2024 at 2:26 PM
I’m chuffed to announce that FAULT LINES, my debut graphic novel, will be published next March by the wonderful folks at ABLAZE PUBLISHING!!