Fergus Heywood
@fergusheywood.bsky.social
Executive Producer, Strategy & Operations for CBC’s OTT service, Gem. I also help make #AI-powered digital therapeutics for neurodivergent kids. #Musician. #Storyteller. #Geek. #Designer of #games & #immersiveentertainment. Food and #cocktail nerd.
First harvest, all from seed! Hot Portugal, Cayenne, 7-Pot Brain, and something I’m told was called “Bruno Mars” but I’m not sure if that’s a legit name. There are tons more of those, but I’m waiting to see what they do colour-wise. The seem to go from green to purple to yellow to orange. #chilies
August 23, 2025 at 3:08 PM
First harvest, all from seed! Hot Portugal, Cayenne, 7-Pot Brain, and something I’m told was called “Bruno Mars” but I’m not sure if that’s a legit name. There are tons more of those, but I’m waiting to see what they do colour-wise. The seem to go from green to purple to yellow to orange. #chilies
Felt like a post-work mojito, and had a couple of strawberries left that were pretty much only good for muddling. I think I chose wisely. #cocktail
July 17, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Felt like a post-work mojito, and had a couple of strawberries left that were pretty much only good for muddling. I think I chose wisely. #cocktail
I… I’ve got nothing.
July 15, 2025 at 1:38 AM
I… I’ve got nothing.
Today’s heatwave #cocktail is a variation on the Fort Lauderdale, by the incomparable Sam Ross. I swap the gin for Havana 3 and call it a Hanlon’s Point.
July 12, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Today’s heatwave #cocktail is a variation on the Fort Lauderdale, by the incomparable Sam Ross. I swap the gin for Havana 3 and call it a Hanlon’s Point.
Another heat wave #cocktail - Trader Vic Grog (circa 1960 or so).
Smith & Cross and Appleton 12 rums, lemon, passionfruit, pineapple, with Elemakule Tiki bitters as a sub for Angostura.
Smith & Cross and Appleton 12 rums, lemon, passionfruit, pineapple, with Elemakule Tiki bitters as a sub for Angostura.
July 6, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Another heat wave #cocktail - Trader Vic Grog (circa 1960 or so).
Smith & Cross and Appleton 12 rums, lemon, passionfruit, pineapple, with Elemakule Tiki bitters as a sub for Angostura.
Smith & Cross and Appleton 12 rums, lemon, passionfruit, pineapple, with Elemakule Tiki bitters as a sub for Angostura.
Did a whole bunch of work around the house this morning and afternoon. Rewarding myself with today’s #cocktail - a classic 1954 Piña Colada with a little less pineapple juice (and no nutmeg garnish, because I forgot).
July 5, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Did a whole bunch of work around the house this morning and afternoon. Rewarding myself with today’s #cocktail - a classic 1954 Piña Colada with a little less pineapple juice (and no nutmeg garnish, because I forgot).
A friend of mine owns a bar and keeps a nearly untouched bottle on the shelf. He gave some to me once. It hurt my feelings.
May 8, 2025 at 6:27 PM
A friend of mine owns a bar and keeps a nearly untouched bottle on the shelf. He gave some to me once. It hurt my feelings.
Is it possible to write a novel about forensic accounting that's actually interesting? Apparently yes! In fact it's possible to write at least three of them, and they're all pageturners. Pictured is the first “Martin Hench” novel, “Red Team Blues”, by Cory Doctorow. #scifi #thriller #booksky
April 4, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Finally got around to reading “The Bright Sword” by @levgrossman.bsky.social. If you have an interest in Arthurian legend, this novel will delight you. And even if you don’t, it will surprise you. A worthy addition to the canon. I loved it. #booksky #fantasy
March 29, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Finally got around to reading “The Bright Sword” by @levgrossman.bsky.social. If you have an interest in Arthurian legend, this novel will delight you. And even if you don’t, it will surprise you. A worthy addition to the canon. I loved it. #booksky #fantasy
Watching “Network” for the first time in a couple of decades. I’ve got to say, it feels weirdly relevant these days.
March 22, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Watching “Network” for the first time in a couple of decades. I’ve got to say, it feels weirdly relevant these days.
It’s been a day, but it’s happy hour now. Corpse Reviver Blue. #cocktails
March 20, 2025 at 8:59 PM
It’s been a day, but it’s happy hour now. Corpse Reviver Blue. #cocktails
If you're trying to buy Canadian, watch out for maple-washing on Loblaws/PC products. The one on the right was put on the shelves just a couple of days after the one on the left. Notice any difference? (Note that all the maple leaf means here is that they meet Canadian standards as organic.)
February 14, 2025 at 5:57 PM
If you're trying to buy Canadian, watch out for maple-washing on Loblaws/PC products. The one on the right was put on the shelves just a couple of days after the one on the left. Notice any difference? (Note that all the maple leaf means here is that they meet Canadian standards as organic.)
It’s not a comprehensive list, and it’s not without its problems, but it’s a start.
February 2, 2025 at 4:35 PM
It’s not a comprehensive list, and it’s not without its problems, but it’s a start.
Hello MIT! It’s great to be back! #MITMysteryHunt
January 17, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Hello MIT! It’s great to be back! #MITMysteryHunt