Leon Mika
@lmika.org
Software Developer and occasional writer of music. Based in Melbourne, Australia.
Did not expect to be back here again, riding the Comengs like it’s going out of style. Such is this year’s theme, unfortunately.
November 11, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Did not expect to be back here again, riding the Comengs like it’s going out of style. Such is this year’s theme, unfortunately.
Slow strobes. https://lmika.org/2025/11/11/slow-strobes.html
November 10, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Slow strobes. https://lmika.org/2025/11/11/slow-strobes.html
Lazy vibes on this cold, wet Saturday afternoon. 🦜
November 8, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Lazy vibes on this cold, wet Saturday afternoon. 🦜
Devlog: Laying The Groundwork For Dynamic Header Images: https://lmika.org/2025/11/08/devlog-laying-the-groundwork-for.html
November 8, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Devlog: Laying The Groundwork For Dynamic Header Images: https://lmika.org/2025/11/08/devlog-laying-the-groundwork-for.html
I really need to get a lower desk. Long periods of typing cause pain to form in my palms. In lieu of that, I am reminded that I can just take advantage of the wirelessness of my keyboard. It’s actually more comfortable than it looks.
November 6, 2025 at 11:20 PM
I really need to get a lower desk. Long periods of typing cause pain to form in my palms. In lieu of that, I am reminded that I can just take advantage of the wirelessness of my keyboard. It’s actually more comfortable than it looks.
The bridge is open again. My long, personal national nightmare (i.e. mild, almost insignificant, inconvenience for a couple of days) is finally over!
November 5, 2025 at 8:53 PM
The bridge is open again. My long, personal national nightmare (i.e. mild, almost insignificant, inconvenience for a couple of days) is finally over!
Putting up the Christmas decorations (this is why the ped bridge I use to cross the Yarra is closed.)
November 4, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Putting up the Christmas decorations (this is why the ped bridge I use to cross the Yarra is closed.)
Devlog: Dynamo Browse - Item View Annotations and Asynchronous Tasks: https://lmika.org/2025/11/04/devlog-dynamo-browse-item-view.html
Adding to the UCL extension support in Dynamo Browse the ability to annotate displayed result items, plus scheduling tasks that will be executed in the background.
Adding to the UCL extension support in Dynamo Browse the ability to annotate displayed result items, plus scheduling tasks that will be executed in the background.
November 4, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Devlog: Dynamo Browse - Item View Annotations and Asynchronous Tasks: https://lmika.org/2025/11/04/devlog-dynamo-browse-item-view.html
Adding to the UCL extension support in Dynamo Browse the ability to annotate displayed result items, plus scheduling tasks that will be executed in the background.
Adding to the UCL extension support in Dynamo Browse the ability to annotate displayed result items, plus scheduling tasks that will be executed in the background.
Finished reading: A Darkness at Sethanon (The Riftwar Saga, Book 3) by Raymond E 📚
November 3, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Finished reading: A Darkness at Sethanon (The Riftwar Saga, Book 3) by Raymond E 📚
Back at “Broady 3”, the standard gauge line between Melbourne and Sydney, waiting for the XPT to Albury. Photo looking upline towards Melbourne.
November 1, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Back at “Broady 3”, the standard gauge line between Melbourne and Sydney, waiting for the XPT to Albury. Photo looking upline towards Melbourne.
Devlog: Godot Game - Level 3-2 and a Rotating Platform: https://lmika.org/2025/10/28/devlog-godot-game-level-and.html
Starting to work on level 3-2, and adding a new rotating platform mechanic, with some thoughts on how to build it.
Starting to work on level 3-2, and adding a new rotating platform mechanic, with some thoughts on how to build it.
October 28, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Devlog: Godot Game - Level 3-2 and a Rotating Platform: https://lmika.org/2025/10/28/devlog-godot-game-level-and.html
Starting to work on level 3-2, and adding a new rotating platform mechanic, with some thoughts on how to build it.
Starting to work on level 3-2, and adding a new rotating platform mechanic, with some thoughts on how to build it.
Discovered that turning off “Convert pasted HTML to Markdown” in Obsidian has eliminated the need to select Edit → Paste and Match Style when pasting things from the terminal to a note. So glad this setting exists. One more of those things I wished Obsidian had, and sure enough… 🫲 🫱
October 27, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Discovered that turning off “Convert pasted HTML to Markdown” in Obsidian has eliminated the need to select Edit → Paste and Match Style when pasting things from the terminal to a note. So glad this setting exists. One more of those things I wished Obsidian had, and sure enough… 🫲 🫱
If one can sum up the year with a single photo, my submission would be this one. One week to go for the third shutdown of the train line, totalling four months this year. It’s so fatiguing, hopefully this will be the last time for a while. 😩
October 26, 2025 at 7:41 PM
If one can sum up the year with a single photo, my submission would be this one. One week to go for the third shutdown of the train line, totalling four months this year. It’s so fatiguing, hopefully this will be the last time for a while. 😩
Interesting bocce session today. We had a group of passers by approach us and ask about the game. Even asked if they could play a round, which we did. Also some bird activity, including this bin chicken that took an interest in the game.
October 25, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Interesting bocce session today. We had a group of passers by approach us and ask about the game. Even asked if they could play a round, which we did. Also some bird activity, including this bin chicken that took an interest in the game.
Waiting at the rendezvous point for a spot of bocce. The morning is absolutely perfect. The gardens are nice and shady, now that the leaves on the trees have grown in.
October 24, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Waiting at the rendezvous point for a spot of bocce. The morning is absolutely perfect. The gardens are nice and shady, now that the leaves on the trees have grown in.
Must be happy with this year’s win.
October 24, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Must be happy with this year’s win.
Anyone remember jQuery Mobile? Looks to be live and well on Tram Tracker. First time I actually noticed it, as I usually don’t have a need to visit the website.
October 24, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Anyone remember jQuery Mobile? Looks to be live and well on Tram Tracker. First time I actually noticed it, as I usually don’t have a need to visit the website.
Whew! Made it home. A bit of a delay but given the strong winds, it’s fortunate that the commute wasn’t longer than it was. Could’ve been much worse. Good thing that large tree branch didn’t fall on the train line (it was close enough to brush against the side of the train).
October 22, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Whew! Made it home. A bit of a delay but given the strong winds, it’s fortunate that the commute wasn’t longer than it was. Could’ve been much worse. Good thing that large tree branch didn’t fall on the train line (it was close enough to brush against the side of the train).
Devlog: Godot Game - Working On Backdrops: https://lmika.org/2025/10/20/devlog-godot-game-working-on.html
Trying my hand in making some mountainous backdrops for world 3.
Trying my hand in making some mountainous backdrops for world 3.
October 20, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Devlog: Godot Game - Working On Backdrops: https://lmika.org/2025/10/20/devlog-godot-game-working-on.html
Trying my hand in making some mountainous backdrops for world 3.
Trying my hand in making some mountainous backdrops for world 3.
Eastern rosella sighting. Not that they’re uncommon, but they are a little camera shy.
October 18, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Eastern rosella sighting. Not that they’re uncommon, but they are a little camera shy.
Ten Pointless Facts About Me: https://lmika.org/2025/10/17/ten-pointless-facts-about-me.html
Jumping on another blogging trend.
Jumping on another blogging trend.
October 16, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Ten Pointless Facts About Me: https://lmika.org/2025/10/17/ten-pointless-facts-about-me.html
Jumping on another blogging trend.
Jumping on another blogging trend.
Spotted in the wild: an XFCE-based Linux distribution.
October 15, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Spotted in the wild: an XFCE-based Linux distribution.
A small devlog entry today. Just painting the level, adding background tiles and kill-zones. I also added a frame around the lift door, just to define it a little. Discovered that it’s probably best not to have sprites with non-even dim... https://lmika.org/2025/10/13/a-small-devlog-entry-today.html
October 13, 2025 at 11:04 AM
A small devlog entry today. Just painting the level, adding background tiles and kill-zones. I also added a frame around the lift door, just to define it a little. Discovered that it’s probably best not to have sprites with non-even dim... https://lmika.org/2025/10/13/a-small-devlog-entry-today.html