Mark Hillen
markhillen.bsky.social
Mark Hillen
@markhillen.bsky.social
Equal mix of scientist, editor, and espresso.
. @captaindisillusion.bsky.social The Swiss Post mobile phone company has cloned you.
November 25, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Flying into Edinburgh Airport, baggage reclaim had carousels for flights from both “mad” and “pis”.

Pisa’s IATA code is PSA, if anyone cares.
November 17, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Ah, which reminds me of the best tweet of all time.
November 6, 2025 at 3:50 PM
I’m currently in Frankfurt. I’m wondering if Frankfurters think Uisce beatha really does mean “Whisky for Life” or whether they just bloody love alcohol.
October 12, 2025 at 11:54 AM
October 11, 2025 at 7:23 AM
This week’s Newsweek cover…
October 10, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Talking of the MP for Runcorn, her “office is currently undergoing refurbishment in line with House of Commons regulations” — the HoC regulate office refurbishment? Hope this isn’t affecting her ministering to the very real needs of her constituents!
September 9, 2025 at 11:58 AM
September 8, 2025 at 5:16 AM
September 8, 2025 at 5:15 AM
†2: Judgement Day
September 5, 2025 at 5:49 AM
So the last person didn’t pay? Or don’t sign again to pay for a tip? In a place with a pay kiosk?
August 29, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Apple Weather: No rain tomorrow! I’ll cycle in to work then.
Tomorrow’s weather:
August 28, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Even tram journeys
August 22, 2025 at 6:56 PM
*Takes a deep draw on the cigarette*
Looks like Windows needs updating again.
August 15, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Gleichfalls!
August 1, 2025 at 8:17 AM
That’s an iiiiiinteresting topic for a Panini sticker album. #swisswrasslin
July 25, 2025 at 4:57 PM
One of Glasgow’s worst named.
June 15, 2025 at 8:03 PM
June 5, 2025 at 3:39 PM
The fashion line that screams “I want to speak to your manager”.
May 17, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Lads, I’ve found the peak grumpy Baby Boomer opinion piece.
May 13, 2025 at 6:30 AM
French? Pah. No strapons for the rich.
May 4, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Totally normal thing in #Zurich happened earlier this week.
May 3, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Yuck.
May 3, 2025 at 4:41 PM
NON, FRUITY MATE.
April 24, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Grüezi, oos touchers
March 25, 2025 at 7:42 PM