Dennis D. McDonald
@ddmcd.bsky.social
Va based consultant on research, writing, & proposals. Writing: tech, books, media, movies. Interests: voting, data, history, nature, letter writing, anime, grandkids, science fiction, cursive, fountain pens. Web: www.ddmcd.com.
Now reading Keene's engrossing history EMPEROR OF JAPAN about Meiji. While I'm only 12% through, one thing is puzzling: how the emperor's lifestyle and extensive court infrastructure were supported financially is a mystery. Where did the money come from? #japan #meiji #skystorian
November 6, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Now reading Keene's engrossing history EMPEROR OF JAPAN about Meiji. While I'm only 12% through, one thing is puzzling: how the emperor's lifestyle and extensive court infrastructure were supported financially is a mystery. Where did the money come from? #japan #meiji #skystorian
November 3, 2025 at 12:31 PM
I recently bought a TWSBI GO pen (stub nib) but it writes on the dry side and is sensitive to the type of ink I use with it. Can someone who is familiar with this pen suggest how to improve the ink flow slightly so I don't have to apply constant pressure while writing?
October 30, 2025 at 11:30 AM
I recently bought a TWSBI GO pen (stub nib) but it writes on the dry side and is sensitive to the type of ink I use with it. Can someone who is familiar with this pen suggest how to improve the ink flow slightly so I don't have to apply constant pressure while writing?
I have three different Kuru Togas at three price levels but to be honest they all perform flawlessly.
October 30, 2025 at 11:14 AM
I have three different Kuru Togas at three price levels but to be honest they all perform flawlessly.
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Good morning from Plattsburgh New York!
October 9, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Good morning from Plattsburgh New York!
Here is the handwritten message on one of the get-out-the-vote postcards I'm writing about the Nov. 4 election here in Virginia: #virginia #abigailspanberger #ghazalahasmi #jayjones #postcards
September 25, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Here is the handwritten message on one of the get-out-the-vote postcards I'm writing about the Nov. 4 election here in Virginia: #virginia #abigailspanberger #ghazalahasmi #jayjones #postcards
📖📚🍿🎶 Another reminder that you can cut back on streaming services by taking advantage of the wealth of materials and services your public library provides.
September 21, 2025 at 1:06 PM
📖📚🍿🎶 Another reminder that you can cut back on streaming services by taking advantage of the wealth of materials and services your public library provides.
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I asked ChatGPT, "Create a cartoon like image of a happy fountain pen that would be appropriate as the basis for a personal tattoo" and this is what I got back:
September 7, 2025 at 3:56 PM
I asked ChatGPT, "Create a cartoon like image of a happy fountain pen that would be appropriate as the basis for a personal tattoo" and this is what I got back:
August 28, 2025 at 10:03 AM
I'm a firm believer in Cursive and Fountain Pens, and I'm in front of a computer much of the day. www.ddmcd.com/managing-tec...
August 27, 2025 at 11:21 AM
I'm a firm believer in Cursive and Fountain Pens, and I'm in front of a computer much of the day. www.ddmcd.com/managing-tec...
The planet Venus emerges from behind a cloud at 5:25 AM this morning.
August 27, 2025 at 9:29 AM
The planet Venus emerges from behind a cloud at 5:25 AM this morning.