Hmm.

I am not sure what to make of this AI-generated Aardman-style portrait of... well... me.

It was decidedly not fun getting up for a 5:30am presentation, but I did it. It's done. And it was great. And now it's time for a nap.

Areas of Interest:
Medieval History (esp Early-Middle Ages)
Fantasy Lit
Languages (Latin, Old/Middle English)
Photography
Art
Storytelling
Oddities/Curiosities
D&D
Crafting/Building
Music (Guitar/Piano/Voice, Prod.)
Audiobooks (Prod. & Listening)
Museums
History
Travel
Tattoos
Programming 1/3

Picked up a copy of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, printed in the 1960s. I love this style of illustration (here by John Galsworthy). It reminds me of Charles Keeping. #medievalliterature #middleenglish

I should point out that the idea of beavers voluntarily castrating themselves to avoid capture is pure medieval fantasy. The name “castor” is derived from the Greek word for beaver: “kastōr” (κάστωρ). The castration tale is just a somewhat grisly example of medieval creativity! #MedievalBestiary

Had some fun this morning practicing transcription and translation of Medieval Latin from a bestiary. Who knew that the lowly beaver got its latin name, castor, due to its habit of castrating itself when beset by hunters! My latin transcription and English translation follow. #MedievalBestiary 1/9

Southern Confederate apologists might want to sit down for this one: Harriet Tubman has just been recognized as a one-star general, over 150 years after serving with the Union Army.
About time, don’t you think? www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/h...

Current feeling:

::::Yawn:::: ok ok fine, I'm HERE, I'm awake. Again.

Hey, so what's up with blockchain? Is that still a thing? Anyone? Bueller?

In the bottom of the last cup from the carafe. At least it isn’t the Grim.

Finally watched Violent Night. I was surprised that I liked it enough to add it to the seasonal watch list alongside Die Hard.

Sitting in the dentist waiting room for an hour. Either there is a channel that plays “baby shark” on repeat or this is actually hell. It. Never. Stops.

How can anyone take seriously this network, or anyone who watches it?

I can’t express how ridiculous this is. I scored 67% newrepublic.com/article/1767...

Where is the lie?