JustPlainDan 🇨🇦
@justplaindan.croutch.ca
IT by day, freelance writer by night, husband and father always. Golf fanatic, watcher of F1. Proud Canadian 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Sometimes, when it seems everything is going wrong, it's nice to stand in awe of God’s creation beauty. These Malagasy sunsets bring me such peace.
September 25, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Sometimes, when it seems everything is going wrong, it's nice to stand in awe of God’s creation beauty. These Malagasy sunsets bring me such peace.
Looking back through my email history at that one time, in 2011, an agency campaigning for a senator at the time offered to help me illegally vote.
September 7, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Looking back through my email history at that one time, in 2011, an agency campaigning for a senator at the time offered to help me illegally vote.
#amwriting friends, this person uses Grok to generate her chapter feedback. Unless you're okay with your unpublished work getting fed into a Gen AI and paying someone to do it, you'll want to avoid working with this person. (Verified by prompting Grok myself, ugh)
August 29, 2025 at 10:24 AM
#amwriting friends, this person uses Grok to generate her chapter feedback. Unless you're okay with your unpublished work getting fed into a Gen AI and paying someone to do it, you'll want to avoid working with this person. (Verified by prompting Grok myself, ugh)
This was in my @LinkedIn feed today. Firstly, I’m Canadian, so no. Secondly, ICE is a dangerous organization driven by ignorance, hate, and fear, so heck no. Blocked and reported.
August 13, 2025 at 7:57 PM
This was in my @LinkedIn feed today. Firstly, I’m Canadian, so no. Secondly, ICE is a dangerous organization driven by ignorance, hate, and fear, so heck no. Blocked and reported.
(and we do have nice eggs here.)
August 11, 2025 at 7:23 PM
(and we do have nice eggs here.)
For the auto enthusiasts out there, here are some of the quirky knock-offs that come in through the import lot here in Madagascar. First a “Karry” cleverly disguised as a Ford, not an F-150 raptor but a Foron Timberlamd V7, and whatever SUV number three is…
August 11, 2025 at 6:15 PM
For the auto enthusiasts out there, here are some of the quirky knock-offs that come in through the import lot here in Madagascar. First a “Karry” cleverly disguised as a Ford, not an F-150 raptor but a Foron Timberlamd V7, and whatever SUV number three is…
THE BLACKSMITH’S REBELLION, a high fantasy where apprentice blacksmith Ari discovers he is one of the six Misigothian Chosen destined to rule Carnin, setting up a showdown against the five kings already in power, who’ve corrupted Ari’s friend as their pawn. #questpit #q #a #f
August 6, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Making our own vanilla extract with some fresh vanilla beans we brought from Madagascar. This room smells all kinds of heavenly.
July 19, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Making our own vanilla extract with some fresh vanilla beans we brought from Madagascar. This room smells all kinds of heavenly.
THE BLACKSMITH’S REBELLION, an epic high fantasy where apprentice blacksmith Ari discovers he is one of the six Misigothian Chosen destined to rule Carnin, setting up a showdown against the five kings already in power, who’ve corrupted Ari’s best friend as their pawn. #bluepit📖 #q #a #f #amquerying
July 13, 2025 at 4:01 AM
THE BLACKSMITH’S REBELLION, an epic high fantasy where apprentice blacksmith Ari discovers he is one of the six Misigothian Chosen destined to rule Carnin, setting up a showdown against the five kings already in power, who’ve corrupted Ari’s best friend as their pawn. #bluepit📖 #q #a #f #amquerying
One of the things I missed about being home is BBQ’ing. While my pellet grill is still in use by my brother-in-law, I got to prepare some pork side ribs today for my extended in-law family. The results were praised, and the sauce/rub was sugar-free. #bbq
July 12, 2025 at 11:05 PM
One of the things I missed about being home is BBQ’ing. While my pellet grill is still in use by my brother-in-law, I got to prepare some pork side ribs today for my extended in-law family. The results were praised, and the sauce/rub was sugar-free. #bbq
While I don't have character art, this cover mock-up I created (no AI) summarizes The Blacksmith’s Rebellion, a high fantasy epic, quite well.
On that note, these #BluePitHype moodboards and character art are incredible! The talent in this community is awe-inspiring.
On that note, these #BluePitHype moodboards and character art are incredible! The talent in this community is awe-inspiring.
July 9, 2025 at 2:25 PM
While I don't have character art, this cover mock-up I created (no AI) summarizes The Blacksmith’s Rebellion, a high fantasy epic, quite well.
On that note, these #BluePitHype moodboards and character art are incredible! The talent in this community is awe-inspiring.
On that note, these #BluePitHype moodboards and character art are incredible! The talent in this community is awe-inspiring.
It felt wonderful to get out on the course with my kids and a friend. I've missed this time with my kids on the course, and the conversations you have walking along the holes. I rarely get this much quality time with my teens, and my heart is full. (and so is my score card. Woof)
July 7, 2025 at 12:57 PM
It felt wonderful to get out on the course with my kids and a friend. I've missed this time with my kids on the course, and the conversations you have walking along the holes. I rarely get this much quality time with my teens, and my heart is full. (and so is my score card. Woof)
New phone background. Burning tree trimmings is a tough job, but somebody has to do it.
July 5, 2025 at 1:22 AM
New phone background. Burning tree trimmings is a tough job, but somebody has to do it.
I love the eggs here at my in-laws. Green eggs and ham, anyone?
July 3, 2025 at 1:29 PM
I love the eggs here at my in-laws. Green eggs and ham, anyone?
What a way to spend the #CanadaDay long weekend. Clear skies, beautiful water, time with family. This is what rest and relaxation looks like.
June 30, 2025 at 1:14 PM
What a way to spend the #CanadaDay long weekend. Clear skies, beautiful water, time with family. This is what rest and relaxation looks like.
Canada is a beautiful country. I love being home.
June 29, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Canada is a beautiful country. I love being home.
I'm just a writer, standing in front of agents, asking them to fall in love with my epic high fantasy story. #amquerying #amwriting #writingcommunity
June 16, 2025 at 1:21 PM
I'm just a writer, standing in front of agents, asking them to fall in love with my epic high fantasy story. #amquerying #amwriting #writingcommunity
I interrupt your doom scrolling with a salamander who just wonders if you’re okay.
June 15, 2025 at 9:05 AM
I interrupt your doom scrolling with a salamander who just wonders if you’re okay.
I see your meerkat and raise you a lemur.
June 10, 2025 at 5:20 PM
I see your meerkat and raise you a lemur.
Which one would you prefer? #diningout #pizza
June 8, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Which one would you prefer? #diningout #pizza
An updated #agentsguide for THE BLACKSMITH’S REBELLION, an epic high fantasy where apprentice blacksmith Ari discovers he is one of the six Misigothian Chosen destined to rule Carnin, setting up a showdown against the five kings already in power, who’ve corrupted Ari’s best friend as their pawn.
June 3, 2025 at 11:22 AM
An updated #agentsguide for THE BLACKSMITH’S REBELLION, an epic high fantasy where apprentice blacksmith Ari discovers he is one of the six Misigothian Chosen destined to rule Carnin, setting up a showdown against the five kings already in power, who’ve corrupted Ari’s best friend as their pawn.
Just me and the ship. Ask me how you can support us (and Mercy Ships Canada) over the next year.
May 30, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Just me and the ship. Ask me how you can support us (and Mercy Ships Canada) over the next year.
Monaco has a special parking spot for cars that DNF. #formula1 (image source: @f1tv.bsky.social)
May 26, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Monaco has a special parking spot for cars that DNF. #formula1 (image source: @f1tv.bsky.social)
Yeah, today was some kind of special.
May 24, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Yeah, today was some kind of special.
The port is empty these last couple of weeks. On the plus side, its nice to see the Indian Ocean. On the downside, it means there's little economic activity in Madagascar this month.
May 19, 2025 at 7:41 PM
The port is empty these last couple of weeks. On the plus side, its nice to see the Indian Ocean. On the downside, it means there's little economic activity in Madagascar this month.