DoctorGRAW
@doctorgraw.bsky.social
Enthusiastic Reader of sci-fi/fantasy/horror and mystery esp tartan noir. Life long Doctor Who fan. By day, a Scottish Chemistry prof in the US active in community science outreach.
Finally got home and a couple of absolute units of gorgeous in the mailbox. Leviathan is from @lividian.bsky.social press by way of @subpress.bsky.social and the final volume in the Matthew Corbett series. Signed boxed, #661 of 750. Embassytown also signed from @thebrokenbinding.bsky.social
November 1, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Finally got home and a couple of absolute units of gorgeous in the mailbox. Leviathan is from @lividian.bsky.social press by way of @subpress.bsky.social and the final volume in the Matthew Corbett series. Signed boxed, #661 of 750. Embassytown also signed from @thebrokenbinding.bsky.social
Feeling a liitle oppressed by @aptshadow.bsky.social since went to pick up latest order at local bookstore ehich included the new novella and came home to 2 more in the mailbox. Children of Time Reissue is gorgeous
October 16, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Feeling a liitle oppressed by @aptshadow.bsky.social since went to pick up latest order at local bookstore ehich included the new novella and came home to 2 more in the mailbox. Children of Time Reissue is gorgeous
Probably spent more than had hoped but having first seen them back in 1992 at the SECC and many times after coming to the US, I kind of had to plan on Chicago next summer
October 13, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Probably spent more than had hoped but having first seen them back in 1992 at the SECC and many times after coming to the US, I kind of had to plan on Chicago next summer
Today's bookmail. Hit Bucket o' Blood books in Chicago when at Riotfest. Had them shipped as flew in so just got box today. Highlights: Filled a couple of gaps in my @annodracula.bsky.social collection, a hardback Triffids (had a battered paperback) and a folk horror movie guide amongst others
October 2, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Today's bookmail. Hit Bucket o' Blood books in Chicago when at Riotfest. Had them shipped as flew in so just got box today. Highlights: Filled a couple of gaps in my @annodracula.bsky.social collection, a hardback Triffids (had a battered paperback) and a folk horror movie guide amongst others
Chunky bookmail today as I got my latest stack from @thebrokenbinding.bsky.social in the form of 4 books and 3 novellas all signed by Ryan Cahill which make up the Bound and the Broken series...
September 30, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Chunky bookmail today as I got my latest stack from @thebrokenbinding.bsky.social in the form of 4 books and 3 novellas all signed by Ryan Cahill which make up the Bound and the Broken series...
No more concerts as I have to head back to Minnesota but just enough time to stop by Bucket of Blood books, a cool fantasy / horror store and Open Books (a charity store supporting adult and child literacy. No haul pics yet as I get my books shipped so they don't have to fly with me
September 22, 2025 at 3:49 PM
No more concerts as I have to head back to Minnesota but just enough time to stop by Bucket of Blood books, a cool fantasy / horror store and Open Books (a charity store supporting adult and child literacy. No haul pics yet as I get my books shipped so they don't have to fly with me
Not rushing in today to Riotfest, main bands on bill are Bad Religion, Idles, Jawbreaker and Linda Lindas and leaving early to make Aftershocks with Marky Ramone, Buzzcocks and Naked Raygun at the Metro... So getting my punk quotient up at the end..
September 21, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Not rushing in today to Riotfest, main bands on bill are Bad Religion, Idles, Jawbreaker and Linda Lindas and leaving early to make Aftershocks with Marky Ramone, Buzzcocks and Naked Raygun at the Metro... So getting my punk quotient up at the end..
Riofest day 2 was mind-blowing. The Damned, The Buzzcocks with stand-out 'Why Can't I Touch it it', Gwar and crushing set by Helmet. But winner was James - 9 piece lineup, great setlist (Sound, Sometimes) and Born of Frustration - lose sight of Tim Booth only for him to pop up right in front of me
September 21, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Riofest day 2 was mind-blowing. The Damned, The Buzzcocks with stand-out 'Why Can't I Touch it it', Gwar and crushing set by Helmet. But winner was James - 9 piece lineup, great setlist (Sound, Sometimes) and Born of Frustration - lose sight of Tim Booth only for him to pop up right in front of me
Riotfest Day 2 and while not as solid as yesterday, my standout band at this year's fest - @wearejames.bsky.social. First saw them way back as an undergrad ~35 years ago in St. Andrews then whenever I can since.. Last few albums are superb (yummy, Extraordinary times) so looking forward to this
September 20, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Riotfest Day 2 and while not as solid as yesterday, my standout band at this year's fest - @wearejames.bsky.social. First saw them way back as an undergrad ~35 years ago in St. Andrews then whenever I can since.. Last few albums are superb (yummy, Extraordinary times) so looking forward to this
Quick chill / food at Riotfest. Most of day at Weird Stage - Shonen Knife, Mac Sabbath and Puddle Pity Party were awesome, Camper Van Beethoven straight down to business and killed it, Hold Steady solid as always and a band crossed off bucket list as finally got to see Sparks Who did not disappoint
September 19, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Quick chill / food at Riotfest. Most of day at Weird Stage - Shonen Knife, Mac Sabbath and Puddle Pity Party were awesome, Camper Van Beethoven straight down to business and killed it, Hold Steady solid as always and a band crossed off bucket list as finally got to see Sparks Who did not disappoint
Excellent gig tonight by Minus 5 and Baseball Project at Thalia Hall in Chicago. Great songwriting and a fun performance by a very tight band (Mike Mills and Peter Buck of REM, Steve Wynn of Dream Syndicate, Scott McCaughey of Minus 5 and Linda Pitman (Golden Smog and many more)
September 19, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Excellent gig tonight by Minus 5 and Baseball Project at Thalia Hall in Chicago. Great songwriting and a fun performance by a very tight band (Mike Mills and Peter Buck of REM, Steve Wynn of Dream Syndicate, Scott McCaughey of Minus 5 and Linda Pitman (Golden Smog and many more)
Day 3 of a 6 day concert run. Last night was Xoth, a cosmic death metal band kicking off their tour in Fargo.. Tuesday was Steven Wilson in Minneapolis and I just landed in Chicago. Tonight is Baseball Project featuring members of Minus 5. Dream Syndicate and 1/2 of REM then 3 days of Riotfest
September 18, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Day 3 of a 6 day concert run. Last night was Xoth, a cosmic death metal band kicking off their tour in Fargo.. Tuesday was Steven Wilson in Minneapolis and I just landed in Chicago. Tonight is Baseball Project featuring members of Minus 5. Dream Syndicate and 1/2 of REM then 3 days of Riotfest
Well that was a first. Went for my flu shot and the pharmacist is a former student, teaching assistant and student leader for my science outreach. I know students have graduated, gone on to medical / pharmacy school but first time one has been the one wearing the white coat..
September 12, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Well that was a first. Went for my flu shot and the pharmacist is a former student, teaching assistant and student leader for my science outreach. I know students have graduated, gone on to medical / pharmacy school but first time one has been the one wearing the white coat..
Because double-billing these two movies today will in no way mess me up
August 9, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Because double-billing these two movies today will in no way mess me up
Got my poster for conference done and sent to printer so cracking open these awesome sets.
August 5, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Got my poster for conference done and sent to printer so cracking open these awesome sets.
Excellent wee show tonight by @davidclowery.bsky.social in Fargo. A wonderful blend of storytelling and solo acoustic songs.. Standouts were Disneyland Jail and Cracker song Big Dipper.. New CD set which he squiggled on for me is excellent and worth checking out..
July 30, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Excellent wee show tonight by @davidclowery.bsky.social in Fargo. A wonderful blend of storytelling and solo acoustic songs.. Standouts were Disneyland Jail and Cracker song Big Dipper.. New CD set which he squiggled on for me is excellent and worth checking out..
Today has been working on an Excel data grind - importing and background correcting 200+ spectra of microplastics so what better for working music than weird sci-fi / horror soundtracks
July 28, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Today has been working on an Excel data grind - importing and background correcting 200+ spectra of microplastics so what better for working music than weird sci-fi / horror soundtracks
Heading back to US after a wee trip to Scotland via Heathrow. Joy of airport exclusives meant I was able to grab latest in Logan McCrae series along with one last bottle of Irn Bru (not pictured)
May 16, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Heading back to US after a wee trip to Scotland via Heathrow. Joy of airport exclusives meant I was able to grab latest in Logan McCrae series along with one last bottle of Irn Bru (not pictured)
Back in Balloch for a wee bit so a walk round local park and that gorgeous view of the Loch
May 9, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Back in Balloch for a wee bit so a walk round local park and that gorgeous view of the Loch
Kid today says I look like the guy in his favorite movie. Would have accepted Tom Cruise or even Gerard Butler in the live Train your Dragon but nope, beard makesI look like Steve from The Minecraft Movie
April 22, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Kid today says I look like the guy in his favorite movie. Would have accepted Tom Cruise or even Gerard Butler in the live Train your Dragon but nope, beard makesI look like Steve from The Minecraft Movie
Decent haul from a day hitting my two favorite bookstores: Uncle Edgar's and Magers and Quinn and now Bob Mould with band at the Palace Theatre
April 20, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Decent haul from a day hitting my two favorite bookstores: Uncle Edgar's and Magers and Quinn and now Bob Mould with band at the Palace Theatre
Celebrating Good Friday with a Scottish wall of noise and Mogwai at the Varsity theater in Minneapolis.
April 19, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Celebrating Good Friday with a Scottish wall of noise and Mogwai at the Varsity theater in Minneapolis.
Taking a break from grading- averaging 45 min per paper and 21 done so far, 7 to go so plan is a cinema day. Late morning Mickey 7, then slum it with either Captain America or In the Lost Lands and then The Monkey.. haven't done a triple bill for a while
March 7, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Taking a break from grading- averaging 45 min per paper and 21 done so far, 7 to go so plan is a cinema day. Late morning Mickey 7, then slum it with either Captain America or In the Lost Lands and then The Monkey.. haven't done a triple bill for a while
#ratherbegaming. Sometimes you reach for an old friend as these are my original polymerase diceset purchased from the Dragon and George gamestore in Glasgow way back in late 80s. Sadly not gaming as instead using them to randomly select student papers from the folder to grade
March 6, 2025 at 7:18 PM
#ratherbegaming. Sometimes you reach for an old friend as these are my original polymerase diceset purchased from the Dragon and George gamestore in Glasgow way back in late 80s. Sadly not gaming as instead using them to randomly select student papers from the folder to grade
New mail today and I was realizing, there's really no other band that feels they have aged and grown old alongside me as much as the Manics. I go back to the early glam chaos, the darkness of the Holy Bible era, transforming through Everything Must Go and then continuing to age disgracefully
February 18, 2025 at 5:32 AM
New mail today and I was realizing, there's really no other band that feels they have aged and grown old alongside me as much as the Manics. I go back to the early glam chaos, the darkness of the Holy Bible era, transforming through Everything Must Go and then continuing to age disgracefully