Brian
@brianmcguinness.bsky.social
Scribbler, performer, general creative type and consumer (of creative stuff). I’m a professional in each of these areas.
I'm a contender.
Being nice isn’t that hard.
*if I don't know you, I'm less likely to follow back if you haven't posted, otherwise 🤷♂️
I'm a contender.
Being nice isn’t that hard.
*if I don't know you, I'm less likely to follow back if you haven't posted, otherwise 🤷♂️
I asked chatgpt to respond to @seanmoncrieff.bsky.social's article 👇🏻
November 9, 2025 at 4:58 PM
I asked chatgpt to respond to @seanmoncrieff.bsky.social's article 👇🏻
accidentally popped one of my fave polo shirts into the dryer. You know what happens next. A perfect fit for a hobbit or a large child.
I had gotten it in Next and checked website only to find its no longer in stock. However, I called customer service & Niall was able to find it. 1 left 😃
I had gotten it in Next and checked website only to find its no longer in stock. However, I called customer service & Niall was able to find it. 1 left 😃
November 8, 2025 at 1:53 PM
accidentally popped one of my fave polo shirts into the dryer. You know what happens next. A perfect fit for a hobbit or a large child.
I had gotten it in Next and checked website only to find its no longer in stock. However, I called customer service & Niall was able to find it. 1 left 😃
I had gotten it in Next and checked website only to find its no longer in stock. However, I called customer service & Niall was able to find it. 1 left 😃
Although I have switched to Babel I'm still using the free version of Duo for practice
November 7, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Although I have switched to Babel I'm still using the free version of Duo for practice
I don't particularly like Rod Liddle's reviews in general but I love this description of the tv adaptation of @ronanhession.bsky.social's Leonard and Hungry Paul.
If you don't have access to BBC just reread the book.
If you don't have access to BBC just reread the book.
October 29, 2025 at 6:15 PM
I don't particularly like Rod Liddle's reviews in general but I love this description of the tv adaptation of @ronanhession.bsky.social's Leonard and Hungry Paul.
If you don't have access to BBC just reread the book.
If you don't have access to BBC just reread the book.
Autumn Rambling.
The audio soundtrack is better than the photography.*
*i do have a selection of cameras and I used to love trying to get the 'perfect shot'. These days I prefer the imperfect, which accounts for the low engagement on my Instagram.
#hipstamatic
The audio soundtrack is better than the photography.*
*i do have a selection of cameras and I used to love trying to get the 'perfect shot'. These days I prefer the imperfect, which accounts for the low engagement on my Instagram.
#hipstamatic
October 27, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Autumn Rambling.
The audio soundtrack is better than the photography.*
*i do have a selection of cameras and I used to love trying to get the 'perfect shot'. These days I prefer the imperfect, which accounts for the low engagement on my Instagram.
#hipstamatic
The audio soundtrack is better than the photography.*
*i do have a selection of cameras and I used to love trying to get the 'perfect shot'. These days I prefer the imperfect, which accounts for the low engagement on my Instagram.
#hipstamatic
Sin é Gaeilge ar Duolingo 👇🏼
October 26, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Sin é Gaeilge ar Duolingo 👇🏼
So Galway has a "Latin Quarter"!
October 16, 2025 at 3:19 PM
So Galway has a "Latin Quarter"!
Seriously Spotify!?! Today’s recommendations.
For the love of the baby Jeebus!
For the love of the baby Jeebus!
October 16, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Seriously Spotify!?! Today’s recommendations.
For the love of the baby Jeebus!
For the love of the baby Jeebus!
@neilstradomus.bsky.social @da7e.com @jowrotethis.bsky.social My S2 Lost rewatch pod playlist is ready. The Hatch shenanigans awaits
October 9, 2025 at 11:10 AM
@neilstradomus.bsky.social @da7e.com @jowrotethis.bsky.social My S2 Lost rewatch pod playlist is ready. The Hatch shenanigans awaits
@robmahoney.bsky.social @jowrotethis.bsky.social Robbie jumps in the river. We have seen that it’s a fast flowing river. Robbie rubbing the cold water on his shoulder was not just a call-back to his brother, it was in preparation for for his dive into the river. It was his plan all along
October 7, 2025 at 1:28 PM
@robmahoney.bsky.social @jowrotethis.bsky.social Robbie jumps in the river. We have seen that it’s a fast flowing river. Robbie rubbing the cold water on his shoulder was not just a call-back to his brother, it was in preparation for for his dive into the river. It was his plan all along
@robmahoney.bsky.social @jowrotethis.bsky.social I am now frantically searching for where I can stream Battlestar. I was half way through watching it when it disappeared from streamers in Ireland. I may have to rent/buy it.
BTW I am currently doing a Lost rewatch but I worry I’m too old for Buffy.
BTW I am currently doing a Lost rewatch but I worry I’m too old for Buffy.
October 2, 2025 at 7:21 PM
@robmahoney.bsky.social @jowrotethis.bsky.social I am now frantically searching for where I can stream Battlestar. I was half way through watching it when it disappeared from streamers in Ireland. I may have to rent/buy it.
BTW I am currently doing a Lost rewatch but I worry I’m too old for Buffy.
BTW I am currently doing a Lost rewatch but I worry I’m too old for Buffy.
I’m enjoying Babel. I finished Duolingo French and now I’m learning stuff on Babel that corrects the AI nonesense on Duo. Plus…Babel using proper English translation eg., jardin means garden not “yard”. Metro means metro not subway…and many more
September 16, 2025 at 10:50 AM
I’m enjoying Babel. I finished Duolingo French and now I’m learning stuff on Babel that corrects the AI nonesense on Duo. Plus…Babel using proper English translation eg., jardin means garden not “yard”. Metro means metro not subway…and many more
@dublincitylibs.bsky.social When one clicks on “download now” where does the item/file go?
September 12, 2025 at 5:27 PM
@dublincitylibs.bsky.social When one clicks on “download now” where does the item/file go?
To click or not to click. Even though I was expecting this text we live in the age of hackers and scammers I’m hesitant to click
September 6, 2025 at 12:32 AM
To click or not to click. Even though I was expecting this text we live in the age of hackers and scammers I’m hesitant to click
The weather forecast was for heavy rain so I hung my laundry on clothes horses. Not only has it not rained but there’s been a nice breeze and the sun has just come out
August 28, 2025 at 4:13 PM
The weather forecast was for heavy rain so I hung my laundry on clothes horses. Not only has it not rained but there’s been a nice breeze and the sun has just come out
Next up on my playlist is @da7e.com , Neil Millar (is he on BlueSky using some Dave-style nomenclature?) and our beloved @jowrotethis.bsky.social for my Lost rewatch.
I first discovered this podcast posse on Trial By Content. Great insights and entertaining into the bargain.
I first discovered this podcast posse on Trial By Content. Great insights and entertaining into the bargain.
August 16, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Next up on my playlist is @da7e.com , Neil Millar (is he on BlueSky using some Dave-style nomenclature?) and our beloved @jowrotethis.bsky.social for my Lost rewatch.
I first discovered this podcast posse on Trial By Content. Great insights and entertaining into the bargain.
I first discovered this podcast posse on Trial By Content. Great insights and entertaining into the bargain.
Another version .
Taken on the Royal Canal Greenway outside Maynooth
Taken on the Royal Canal Greenway outside Maynooth
August 16, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Another version .
Taken on the Royal Canal Greenway outside Maynooth
Taken on the Royal Canal Greenway outside Maynooth
August 16, 2025 at 3:23 AM
@jowrotethis.bsky.social As I listen I’m hearing your responses to Mallory’s hot takes and ‘Mallorisms’ such as “do you, like, shit yourself in the cryobed”. (first guffaw).
Love @robmahoney.bsky.social and you podding but you and Mal is a heart and soul experience.
Get well ❤️🩹
Love @robmahoney.bsky.social and you podding but you and Mal is a heart and soul experience.
Get well ❤️🩹
August 14, 2025 at 1:57 PM
@jowrotethis.bsky.social As I listen I’m hearing your responses to Mallory’s hot takes and ‘Mallorisms’ such as “do you, like, shit yourself in the cryobed”. (first guffaw).
Love @robmahoney.bsky.social and you podding but you and Mal is a heart and soul experience.
Get well ❤️🩹
Love @robmahoney.bsky.social and you podding but you and Mal is a heart and soul experience.
Get well ❤️🩹
@shteyngart.bsky.social I read that Samuel Beckett’s friends in Paris nicknamed him "Oblomov" because he didn't get out of bed until late afternoon.
August 7, 2025 at 4:33 PM
@shteyngart.bsky.social I read that Samuel Beckett’s friends in Paris nicknamed him "Oblomov" because he didn't get out of bed until late afternoon.
But as a student of French I’ll give it a go. Hopefully my 2050 day streak on Duolingo will pay dividendos*.
*I doubt it
*I doubt it
August 5, 2025 at 12:38 PM
But as a student of French I’ll give it a go. Hopefully my 2050 day streak on Duolingo will pay dividendos*.
*I doubt it
*I doubt it
I decided to investígate this Romantasy craze. Rebecca Yarros was recommended. So the two volumes of her Empyrean series being available on @dublincitylibs.bsky.social #borrowbox service i thought I’d give it a listen.
I should have looked closer at the versions I’d reserved…
I should have looked closer at the versions I’d reserved…
August 5, 2025 at 12:38 PM
I decided to investígate this Romantasy craze. Rebecca Yarros was recommended. So the two volumes of her Empyrean series being available on @dublincitylibs.bsky.social #borrowbox service i thought I’d give it a listen.
I should have looked closer at the versions I’d reserved…
I should have looked closer at the versions I’d reserved…
I've heard this is a great read. It was chosen by @irvinewelsh.bsky.social in last week's @thetimes.com as an under appreciated gem*.
*I'm extrapolating there, not quoting
*I'm extrapolating there, not quoting
August 1, 2025 at 7:54 PM
I've heard this is a great read. It was chosen by @irvinewelsh.bsky.social in last week's @thetimes.com as an under appreciated gem*.
*I'm extrapolating there, not quoting
*I'm extrapolating there, not quoting