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𝖋𝖊𝖓𝖇𝖗𝖆𝖓𝖐𝖑𝖎𝖓
@fenbranklin.bsky.social
Formerly known as Fenbranklin on the tweeters. A younger version of my older self.
Hmm.
January 21, 2025 at 12:19 AM
I am not sure what to make of this AI-generated Aardman-style portrait of... well... me.
November 21, 2024 at 1:42 PM
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.
a dog is wrapped in a blanket with the caption " its nap time viralhog "
ALT: a dog is wrapped in a blanket with the caption " its nap time viralhog "
media.tenor.com
November 21, 2024 at 1:40 PM
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
November 18, 2024 at 5:33 PM
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
November 17, 2024 at 12:41 PM
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
November 15, 2024 at 10:39 PM
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
November 15, 2024 at 10:20 PM
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...
Harriet Tubman Just Became a One-Star General, More Than 150 Years After Serving With the Union Army
The celebrated Underground Railroad conductor received posthumous recognition for her service as a spy, scout, nurse and cook during the Civil War
www.smithsonianmag.com
November 15, 2024 at 4:20 PM
Current feeling:
Over the Cliff
Tom Tomorrow brings you This Modern World
prospect.org
November 14, 2024 at 1:58 PM
::::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?
November 14, 2024 at 1:55 PM
In the bottom of the last cup from the carafe. At least it isn’t the Grim.
December 18, 2023 at 1:13 PM
Finally watched Violent Night. I was surprised that I liked it enough to add it to the seasonal watch list alongside Die Hard.
December 10, 2023 at 2:51 AM
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.
November 30, 2023 at 5:10 PM
How can anyone take seriously this network, or anyone who watches it?
November 24, 2023 at 9:22 PM
I can’t express how ridiculous this is. I scored 67% newrepublic.com/article/1767...
November 24, 2023 at 3:34 PM
Where is the lie?
November 23, 2023 at 8:30 PM