Steve Downey
@sdowney.org
It's my fault "throw 💩;" is no longer valid C++. In penance, I worked to make optional<T&> happen.
Parody of a real software engineer and grown up.
Software engineer at Bloomberg LP
Views are my own
he/him
@sdowney@mastodon.social
Parody of a real software engineer and grown up.
Software engineer at Bloomberg LP
Views are my own
he/him
@sdowney@mastodon.social
It is here!
Brigands and Breadknives by @travisbaldree.bsky.social on my phone this morning!
Some cozy self care for reading.
Brigands and Breadknives by @travisbaldree.bsky.social on my phone this morning!
Some cozy self care for reading.
November 11, 2025 at 1:39 PM
It is here!
Brigands and Breadknives by @travisbaldree.bsky.social on my phone this morning!
Some cozy self care for reading.
Brigands and Breadknives by @travisbaldree.bsky.social on my phone this morning!
Some cozy self care for reading.
Which notebooks I will carry is always an important part of planning for leaving the house.
November 1, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Which notebooks I will carry is always an important part of planning for leaving the house.
Twenty first century problems.
My car is installing a mandatory over the air software update, so I can't turn it off.
My car is installing a mandatory over the air software update, so I can't turn it off.
October 31, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Twenty first century problems.
My car is installing a mandatory over the air software update, so I can't turn it off.
My car is installing a mandatory over the air software update, so I can't turn it off.
Not enough, but will have to do
October 31, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Not enough, but will have to do
October 29, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Loki, my very Orange Cat, helped me dress this morning.
#ProofOfCat
#ProofOfCat
October 27, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Loki, my very Orange Cat, helped me dress this morning.
#ProofOfCat
#ProofOfCat
"Friends" is a beloved American sitcom that aired from 1994 to 2004, following six young adults—Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, Joey, and Phoebe—living in New York City. The show explores their friendships, romances, careers, and personal growth over ten seasons.
October 23, 2025 at 3:46 AM
"Friends" is a beloved American sitcom that aired from 1994 to 2004, following six young adults—Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, Joey, and Phoebe—living in New York City. The show explores their friendships, romances, careers, and personal growth over ten seasons.
Who robbed the Louvre? Right answers only.
October 19, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Who robbed the Louvre? Right answers only.
You are allowed to protect your pocket, and the pens themselves, but you can have much nicer than the bit of mid-century plastic.
October 5, 2025 at 6:12 PM
You are allowed to protect your pocket, and the pens themselves, but you can have much nicer than the bit of mid-century plastic.
Fynn suggesting I stop my morning doomscroll.
Fynn ate the Salmon of Knowledge and is very wise.
Fynn ate the Salmon of Knowledge and is very wise.
October 5, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Fynn suggesting I stop my morning doomscroll.
Fynn ate the Salmon of Knowledge and is very wise.
Fynn ate the Salmon of Knowledge and is very wise.
Loki would prefer that I not move my hand.
October 3, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Loki would prefer that I not move my hand.
Fred Cassidy was one of my idols.
October 1, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Fred Cassidy was one of my idols.
The empty "cartridge" it came with was not, it was a spacer to keep the filled cartridge apart from the pen. Slightly more mess than anticipated, but that is why I keep a pile of cheap microfiber towels around.
September 30, 2025 at 11:47 AM
The empty "cartridge" it came with was not, it was a spacer to keep the filled cartridge apart from the pen. Slightly more mess than anticipated, but that is why I keep a pile of cheap microfiber towels around.
New fountain pen adjacent toy.
The Nahvalur Triad Rollerball. Takes a standard international cartridge. I've filled one with Diamine Writers Blood.
The Nahvalur Triad Rollerball. Takes a standard international cartridge. I've filled one with Diamine Writers Blood.
September 30, 2025 at 11:47 AM
New fountain pen adjacent toy.
The Nahvalur Triad Rollerball. Takes a standard international cartridge. I've filled one with Diamine Writers Blood.
The Nahvalur Triad Rollerball. Takes a standard international cartridge. I've filled one with Diamine Writers Blood.
Swatch of the J. herbin Fuchsia de Magellan.
September 17, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Swatch of the J. herbin Fuchsia de Magellan.
Why eyedropper demonstrator fountain pens are awesome — a video
Majohn C4 Eyedropper with J. Herbin Fuchsia de Magellan.
Majohn C4 Eyedropper with J. Herbin Fuchsia de Magellan.
September 17, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Why eyedropper demonstrator fountain pens are awesome — a video
Majohn C4 Eyedropper with J. Herbin Fuchsia de Magellan.
Majohn C4 Eyedropper with J. Herbin Fuchsia de Magellan.
Fountain pens inked.
Nahvalur Fathom <B>
Asvine V200 <F>
Asvine C2000 <B>
Nahvalur Fathom <B>
Asvine V200 <F>
Asvine C2000 <B>
September 16, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Fountain pens inked.
Nahvalur Fathom <B>
Asvine V200 <F>
Asvine C2000 <B>
Nahvalur Fathom <B>
Asvine V200 <F>
Asvine C2000 <B>
The cap actually screws on to the body instead of just posting to give it some balance. It's an eyedropper filler, so huge ink capacity.
A little smaller still than I would like, but also a pen I have with me is better to write with than one at home.
A little smaller still than I would like, but also a pen I have with me is better to write with than one at home.
September 11, 2025 at 1:15 PM
The cap actually screws on to the body instead of just posting to give it some balance. It's an eyedropper filler, so huge ink capacity.
A little smaller still than I would like, but also a pen I have with me is better to write with than one at home.
A little smaller still than I would like, but also a pen I have with me is better to write with than one at home.
Despite always having a good notebook with me, I forget to use it when browsing. Noted to remember next time.
September 11, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Despite always having a good notebook with me, I forget to use it when browsing. Noted to remember next time.