Mark Dunn
@mdunn1.bsky.social
Tech support for friends and family. Recovering lexicographer. Crossword wrangler.
He’s going to struggle to get through all the sinners if he meets them one at a time.
May 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
He’s going to struggle to get through all the sinners if he meets them one at a time.
Coins for Edward VIII were never minted, but one of the artists they approached came up with a wild cubist design.
December 5, 2024 at 9:33 PM
Coins for Edward VIII were never minted, but one of the artists they approached came up with a wild cubist design.
I’m very lucky to live in a city with multiple treasure troves to visit. But at a loss to understand why the Ashmolean acquired this monstrosity.
December 1, 2024 at 9:56 PM
I’m very lucky to live in a city with multiple treasure troves to visit. But at a loss to understand why the Ashmolean acquired this monstrosity.
The flood plain doing what it needs to in Oxford-on-sea, and quite atmospherically too.
November 29, 2024 at 7:06 PM
The flood plain doing what it needs to in Oxford-on-sea, and quite atmospherically too.
Every so often I’m reminded that Asterix’s dog has the perfect name in French and the perfect translation in English, and the world seems like a better place.
November 24, 2024 at 7:05 PM
Every so often I’m reminded that Asterix’s dog has the perfect name in French and the perfect translation in English, and the world seems like a better place.
If you see this, quote post a Star Trek reaction meme
November 22, 2024 at 7:02 PM
If you see this, quote post a Star Trek reaction meme
My son bought me some back issues of Private Eye for my birthday. They had the measure of Boris Johnson 25 years ago.
November 19, 2024 at 10:21 PM
My son bought me some back issues of Private Eye for my birthday. They had the measure of Boris Johnson 25 years ago.
Scout, usurper of the office chair, wishes you good night.
November 17, 2024 at 10:58 PM
Scout, usurper of the office chair, wishes you good night.
Post a picture of yourself to show the newbies what they’re dealing with
November 17, 2024 at 8:39 PM
Post a picture of yourself to show the newbies what they’re dealing with
One above all others. My life would have been entirely different without it.
November 17, 2024 at 4:46 PM
One above all others. My life would have been entirely different without it.
Repost with a pic you have saved that you haven't found a use for.
November 14, 2024 at 7:03 AM
Repost with a pic you have saved that you haven't found a use for.
Happy to comply. This is Scout, usurper of the office chair
November 13, 2024 at 6:42 PM
Happy to comply. This is Scout, usurper of the office chair
Specifically this one i think!
November 13, 2024 at 9:19 AM
Specifically this one i think!
Came to Manchester yesterday for the football, stayed for the…football.
October 27, 2024 at 12:17 PM
Came to Manchester yesterday for the football, stayed for the…football.
If you see this, you have to post a picture from your phone but don’t explain it.
April 8, 2024 at 4:32 PM
If you see this, you have to post a picture from your phone but don’t explain it.
Well obviously it’s the skies. See also: Flash Gordon (1980)
January 12, 2024 at 4:21 PM
Well obviously it’s the skies. See also: Flash Gordon (1980)
Saw Poor Things on a whim today. Didn’t know too much about it except that I liked Lanthimos’s previous films. Not sure what will stay with me the longest: the absurd and filthy humour, Mark Ruffalo’s accent, or the skies.
January 12, 2024 at 4:17 PM
Saw Poor Things on a whim today. Didn’t know too much about it except that I liked Lanthimos’s previous films. Not sure what will stay with me the longest: the absurd and filthy humour, Mark Ruffalo’s accent, or the skies.
All good things must end I suppose, but they were one of the joyful discoveries that got me through the lockdowns. I hope you will share your next phase!
January 12, 2024 at 4:12 PM
All good things must end I suppose, but they were one of the joyful discoveries that got me through the lockdowns. I hope you will share your next phase!
Agreed, but worth noting that the OED’s house style has always been the z spelling. www.oed.com/dictionary/l...
January 5, 2024 at 1:52 PM
Agreed, but worth noting that the OED’s house style has always been the z spelling. www.oed.com/dictionary/l...