Dr Russell Jones
@russjoneswrites.bsky.social
For my first arts college project my grade was "Very Good". The grade for my recent second project was "Outstanding", so hopefully that means I'm learning and improving. It's nice to have a positive and immediate response to something I've worked hard on.
November 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM
For my first arts college project my grade was "Very Good". The grade for my recent second project was "Outstanding", so hopefully that means I'm learning and improving. It's nice to have a positive and immediate response to something I've worked hard on.
I've been riding the bus in Edinburgh quite a lot over the past 3 months and have noticed... Aromas. No shame, it's human, but it did make me start wondering if I smell bad to others.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:34 AM
I've been riding the bus in Edinburgh quite a lot over the past 3 months and have noticed... Aromas. No shame, it's human, but it did make me start wondering if I smell bad to others.
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Tonight at Chez Jones: lamb Ragu, brown fusilli, parmesan.
Ragu: lamb, tomato puree, tomatoes, oregano, basil, rosemary, lamb stock, olive oil.
Note: first try using frozen lamb mince and it was really good. Cheaper and cook from frozen, too.
Ragu: lamb, tomato puree, tomatoes, oregano, basil, rosemary, lamb stock, olive oil.
Note: first try using frozen lamb mince and it was really good. Cheaper and cook from frozen, too.
November 12, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Tonight at Chez Jones: lamb Ragu, brown fusilli, parmesan.
Ragu: lamb, tomato puree, tomatoes, oregano, basil, rosemary, lamb stock, olive oil.
Note: first try using frozen lamb mince and it was really good. Cheaper and cook from frozen, too.
Ragu: lamb, tomato puree, tomatoes, oregano, basil, rosemary, lamb stock, olive oil.
Note: first try using frozen lamb mince and it was really good. Cheaper and cook from frozen, too.
Wrapped up warm while we go to the gym. He won the Wet Head Award yesterday.
November 12, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Wrapped up warm while we go to the gym. He won the Wet Head Award yesterday.
I'm listening to the audiobook of Jurassic Park at the moment. I like how it starts off as a sort of scientific mathematical admin investigation, then about half way it becomes a gross monster horror.
I don't think Chrichton is great at writing kids though (in this book, I've not read his others).
I don't think Chrichton is great at writing kids though (in this book, I've not read his others).
November 12, 2025 at 8:21 AM
I'm listening to the audiobook of Jurassic Park at the moment. I like how it starts off as a sort of scientific mathematical admin investigation, then about half way it becomes a gross monster horror.
I don't think Chrichton is great at writing kids though (in this book, I've not read his others).
I don't think Chrichton is great at writing kids though (in this book, I've not read his others).
Tonight at Chez Jones: butter paneer and smoked tofu with brown rice.
Must admit the smoked tofu didn't exactly work. Wasn't bad but might be better with just paneer, obviously.
Must admit the smoked tofu didn't exactly work. Wasn't bad but might be better with just paneer, obviously.
November 11, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Tonight at Chez Jones: butter paneer and smoked tofu with brown rice.
Must admit the smoked tofu didn't exactly work. Wasn't bad but might be better with just paneer, obviously.
Must admit the smoked tofu didn't exactly work. Wasn't bad but might be better with just paneer, obviously.
Alarm woke me at 6.30. So dark outside I thought it was a mistake, it was surely nighttime. I was wrong. Winter is coming.
November 11, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Alarm woke me at 6.30. So dark outside I thought it was a mistake, it was surely nighttime. I was wrong. Winter is coming.
Tonight at Chez Jones: lamb cooked in rosemary butter, creamy garlic spinach, peas and mint sauce, roasted sweet potatoes and parsnips.
November 10, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Tonight at Chez Jones: lamb cooked in rosemary butter, creamy garlic spinach, peas and mint sauce, roasted sweet potatoes and parsnips.
Today's lunch at Chez Jones: chicken, avocado, lettuce, spinach, tomato with garlic and pepper yogurt and lemon wedge.
November 10, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Today's lunch at Chez Jones: chicken, avocado, lettuce, spinach, tomato with garlic and pepper yogurt and lemon wedge.
Currently planning our xmas food purchases. What do you like to snack on? We've learned not to get too much pastry or overly rich stuff, to try and balance it out with more veg and fruit as we can be a bit worn out by rich foods.
November 9, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Currently planning our xmas food purchases. What do you like to snack on? We've learned not to get too much pastry or overly rich stuff, to try and balance it out with more veg and fruit as we can be a bit worn out by rich foods.
Tried Kirby Air Ride on #switch2 as a free trial. Don't think it's for me, I didn't really know what was going on / it was quite chaotic. While I liked Donkey Kong Bananza, it didn't grab me enough to complete it. Mario Kart World is really good, but overall S2 is a bit disappointing so far...
November 9, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Tried Kirby Air Ride on #switch2 as a free trial. Don't think it's for me, I didn't really know what was going on / it was quite chaotic. While I liked Donkey Kong Bananza, it didn't grab me enough to complete it. Mario Kart World is really good, but overall S2 is a bit disappointing so far...
Tonight at Chez Jones: chicken and leek stew with carrots, peas and butternut squash. Creamy garlic spinach. Roasted honey parsnips. Pigs in blankets. Herby cheddar dumpling.
November 9, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Tonight at Chez Jones: chicken and leek stew with carrots, peas and butternut squash. Creamy garlic spinach. Roasted honey parsnips. Pigs in blankets. Herby cheddar dumpling.
Sunday brunch at Chez Jones: chipolata sausages. Mushrooms and tomatoes cooked with butter, garlic and tarragon.
November 9, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Sunday brunch at Chez Jones: chipolata sausages. Mushrooms and tomatoes cooked with butter, garlic and tarragon.
Today at Chez Jones: creamy chicken and leek stew, with cheesy herby dumplings.
Stew: leeks, butter, chicken, thyme, carrots, celery, butternut squash, chicken stock, peas, creme fraiche, white pepper, English mustard, bay leaf.
Dumplings: suet, flour, tarragon, parsley, cheddar.
Stew: leeks, butter, chicken, thyme, carrots, celery, butternut squash, chicken stock, peas, creme fraiche, white pepper, English mustard, bay leaf.
Dumplings: suet, flour, tarragon, parsley, cheddar.
November 8, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Today at Chez Jones: creamy chicken and leek stew, with cheesy herby dumplings.
Stew: leeks, butter, chicken, thyme, carrots, celery, butternut squash, chicken stock, peas, creme fraiche, white pepper, English mustard, bay leaf.
Dumplings: suet, flour, tarragon, parsley, cheddar.
Stew: leeks, butter, chicken, thyme, carrots, celery, butternut squash, chicken stock, peas, creme fraiche, white pepper, English mustard, bay leaf.
Dumplings: suet, flour, tarragon, parsley, cheddar.
Tonight at Chez Jones: chicken and chorizo chilli, nachos, creme fraiche, cheddar.
Chilli: chicken, spicy chorizo, tomatoes, kidney beans, liquid smoke, smoked paprika, chilli powder, cayenne chilli, oregano, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, garlic, cornflour, lime juice, honey.
Chilli: chicken, spicy chorizo, tomatoes, kidney beans, liquid smoke, smoked paprika, chilli powder, cayenne chilli, oregano, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, garlic, cornflour, lime juice, honey.
November 7, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Tonight at Chez Jones: chicken and chorizo chilli, nachos, creme fraiche, cheddar.
Chilli: chicken, spicy chorizo, tomatoes, kidney beans, liquid smoke, smoked paprika, chilli powder, cayenne chilli, oregano, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, garlic, cornflour, lime juice, honey.
Chilli: chicken, spicy chorizo, tomatoes, kidney beans, liquid smoke, smoked paprika, chilli powder, cayenne chilli, oregano, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, garlic, cornflour, lime juice, honey.
How (some) Americans talk about Scotland, in reverse: I dream of the endless prairies, sitting on the porch with a hot peach pie, watching the cowboys fire their guns into the sky, heaven's sun on my face, my kids head to toe in plaid, a fresh pile of chopped wood
November 7, 2025 at 8:11 AM
How (some) Americans talk about Scotland, in reverse: I dream of the endless prairies, sitting on the porch with a hot peach pie, watching the cowboys fire their guns into the sky, heaven's sun on my face, my kids head to toe in plaid, a fresh pile of chopped wood
Tonight at Chez Jones: chicken fajitas with salad & sauces, wholemeal wraps.
Chicken thighs, onions, peppers, spice mix (chilli, paprika, garlic salt, oregano, cumin, coriander, brown sugar, lime juice, cornflour), salad (lettuce, avocado, tomato, jalapenos), cheddar, guacamole, salsa, cheese sauce
Chicken thighs, onions, peppers, spice mix (chilli, paprika, garlic salt, oregano, cumin, coriander, brown sugar, lime juice, cornflour), salad (lettuce, avocado, tomato, jalapenos), cheddar, guacamole, salsa, cheese sauce
November 5, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Tonight at Chez Jones: chicken fajitas with salad & sauces, wholemeal wraps.
Chicken thighs, onions, peppers, spice mix (chilli, paprika, garlic salt, oregano, cumin, coriander, brown sugar, lime juice, cornflour), salad (lettuce, avocado, tomato, jalapenos), cheddar, guacamole, salsa, cheese sauce
Chicken thighs, onions, peppers, spice mix (chilli, paprika, garlic salt, oregano, cumin, coriander, brown sugar, lime juice, cornflour), salad (lettuce, avocado, tomato, jalapenos), cheddar, guacamole, salsa, cheese sauce
American guy sits next to teenage girl (who's watching YouTube videos and vaping, I almost admire her confidence) on the bus. He keeps trying to strike up a conversation with her about Guy Fawkes. Don't think he's picking up on the bus vibe.
November 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM
American guy sits next to teenage girl (who's watching YouTube videos and vaping, I almost admire her confidence) on the bus. He keeps trying to strike up a conversation with her about Guy Fawkes. Don't think he's picking up on the bus vibe.
Got Mortal Kombat 11 on Switch 2 because it was just £4. Every time I play a MK game I am reminded how much I suck at them. However, they are cheesy and gross and amusing at times so I still enjoy them.
November 4, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Got Mortal Kombat 11 on Switch 2 because it was just £4. Every time I play a MK game I am reminded how much I suck at them. However, they are cheesy and gross and amusing at times so I still enjoy them.
November 4, 2025 at 6:42 PM
I've been enjoying "Legend of Vox Machina" on AmazonPrime lately. It's essentially an animated Dungeons & Dragons campaign with some smut, often surprising and quite funny. Great animation and voice acting, just a fun time really. Check it out!
November 4, 2025 at 12:25 AM
I've been enjoying "Legend of Vox Machina" on AmazonPrime lately. It's essentially an animated Dungeons & Dragons campaign with some smut, often surprising and quite funny. Great animation and voice acting, just a fun time really. Check it out!
Tonight at Chez Jones: more coq au vin, potatoes dauphinoise and green beans (in parsley, thyme and lemon juice).
November 2, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Tonight at Chez Jones: more coq au vin, potatoes dauphinoise and green beans (in parsley, thyme and lemon juice).
Sunday snack at Chez Jones: Stilton, Langres, Gruyere, oatcakes, plum and cherry chutney.
November 2, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Sunday snack at Chez Jones: Stilton, Langres, Gruyere, oatcakes, plum and cherry chutney.
Sunday brunch at Chez Jones: chipolata sausages, baked beans with Gruyere, mushrooms and cherry tomatoes cooked in butter and parsley.
November 2, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Sunday brunch at Chez Jones: chipolata sausages, baked beans with Gruyere, mushrooms and cherry tomatoes cooked in butter and parsley.