A Mess of Miscellany

Well, I’m going back to #Bermuda for a small holiday. I lived there for a bit, about 25 years ago… so it’s been a while. I’m trying to ease back into doing some travelling, and going somewhere familiar seemed like a good step. I’m anxious and excited, both in good measure.

18 April 2026

It’s time for… KUNG FU!!

Lady Snowblood (1973) #Watching #KungFuSat #CriterionCollection letterboxd.com/imdb/tt01…

An illustration of a woman in a traditional Japanese kimono walking through snow-covered ground with red flowers peeking through the snow. She holds a purple parasol with blood splatters on it, and a sword is tucked under her arm. Her hair is tied in a neat bun with a red bead accessory. The background is white, emphasizing the snow, and her kimono features muted colours with light floral patterns and a blue-striped obi. To the right, the words “LADY SNOW BLOOD” are written in large, bold, beige letters.

18 April 2026

Today’s #Sourdough

A freshly baked round loaf of artisanal bread rests on a wire cooling rack atop a wooden countertop. The bread has a golden-brown crust with a rustic, lightly floured surface and a distinctive scored pattern forming a large X across the top. The background is slightly blurred, showing kitchen items including a green mixing bowl, a white plate, a mortar and pestle, and other assorted containers. The bread appears crisp and airy with a well-developed crust.

16 April 2026

Had a great evening last night with the charming Helen at Clay, the restaurant in The Gardiner Ceramics Museum

16 April 2026

#Flowers #ForMeFromMe

A clear glass vase holds a vibrant bouquet of mixed flowers, including bright yellow chrysanthemums, soft green chrysanthemums, pink roses, pale orange lilies, and small yellow button flowers, surrounded by lush green foliage. The vase sits on a round black tray with a gold geometric lattice pattern in the centre. The tray rests on a table covered with a colourful, intricate, floral-patterned tablecloth in shades of purple, pink, and cream. In the background, slightly out of focus, are glass jars, one green and one clear, along with other household items. The scene is warmly lit, highlighting the vivid colours of the flowers.

16 April 2026

On this date in 1858, Toronto Island was formed when a storm created a 500-foot gap in the isthmus connecting it to the mainland. This opening would grow over time to become the Eastern Gap.

(via @muddyyork.bsky.social)

An aerial view of Toronto’s waterfront and the Toronto Islands during daylight. In the foreground, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is clearly visible, with its triangular runway layout surrounded by water. The Toronto Islands, covered with a mix of trees and open clearings, extend into Lake Ontario, with lagoons and inlets carving through them. Several small boats and docks are visible along the island’s shorelines. The downtown Toronto skyline appears on the left side, with clusters of tall buildings, while the industrial port lands stretch into the distance along the water. The calm lake reflects the soft light of early morning or late afternoon, and the horizon fades into a hazy sky.

13 April 2026

Son of Dracula (1943) #Watching #Monsterdon letterboxd.com/imdb/tt00…

A vintage movie poster for "Son of Dracula." The poster features a woman in a pink dress lying on a bed, looking up with a concerned expression. A man with a green face and dark hair leans over her, casting a shadow. Below them, two other characters stand—a man in a black suit and a woman in a yellow dress. The title "Son of Dracula" is prominently displayed in bold, distressed letters with a gradient of yellow and white on a black background.

12 April 2026

Nice walk @ Cherry Beach this morning. Still a bit chilly but spring is on its way!

12 April 2026

Wit, unker, git: The lost medieval pronouns of English intimacy

www.bbc.com/future/ar…

(via @GramrgednAngel@beige.party)

A medieval illuminated manuscript illustration depicts two identical warriors standing side by side within a circular frame outlined in gold. Both figures wear pinkish tunics with intricate white patterns, bright red leggings, and black pointed shoes. They each hold a long spear in one hand and share a single tall, decorated shield placed between them, which is golden with small blue and red dots. Their brown hair is shoulder-length and parted, and they face each other with stern expressions. The background inside the circle is a deep blue with a decorative floral motif at the bottom, surrounded by a pink and gold border.

12 April 2026

The Housemaid (2025) #Watching letterboxd.com/imdb/tt27…

Two women standing back to back. The woman on the left has long dark hair and is wearing a dark top. The woman on the right has long blonde hair and is wearing a white top. They are standing in front of a blue keyhole-shaped staircase. The background is a gradient of yellow to orange. The words "THE HOUSEMAID" are written in yellow at the bottom of the image.

12 April 2026

The Capote Tapes (2021) #Watching letterboxd.com/imdb/tt10…

A movie poster features a person in a green suit with a black bow tie, wearing purple-tinted sunglasses and draping a chunky pink knit sweater over their shoulders. They hold a lit cigarette in their right hand and a small object, possibly a lighter, in their left. A large brown leather bag hangs from their right arm. Smoke curls upward from the cigarette. The background is a soft purple, overlaid with a typewritten manuscript page and handwritten blue ink notes at the top. The large white title text reads, “the Capote Tapes,” with the subtitle “a film by Ebs Burnough” beneath it.

11 April 2026

Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) #Watching letterboxd.com/imdb/tt17…

11 April 2026

It’s time for… KUNG FU!! (and a dog?)

Top Dog (1995) #Watching #KungFuSat letterboxd.com/imdb/tt01…

A movie poster features a large metallic police badge with an oval frame. Inside the frame, a bearded man with light brown hair wearing a black shirt and brown shoulder holsters holds a pistol in his right hand. Beside him is a large, shaggy tan dog with a black snout and open mouth, wearing a small police badge and an ID tag on its collar. Above the badge, bold metallic letters read “TOP DOG.” At the bottom of the badge, a silver ribbon bears the phrase “ONE’S TOUGH…ONE’S SMART.” The background is a gradient of dark blue to white.

11 April 2026

The Color Purple (2023) #Watching letterboxd.com/imdb/tt12…

A vibrant poster with a purple background features three Black women in vintage clothing at the top. One woman in a black floral dress gazes upward with a serene expression, another in a white polka-dot blouse and pearl accessories looks to the side, and a third in a white dress with pearl earrings faces forward. Below them, a lively group of men and women in 1920s-style attire dance energetically in front of a vintage car with headlights on. The title “THE COLOR PURPLE” is displayed in large yellow letters in the centre. A gold Art Deco frame surrounds the image.

10 April 2026

Forgetting the Many: The Royal Pardon of Alan Turing (2024) #Watching letterboxd.com/imdb/tt10…

A film poster features a sepia-toned image of a man in a suit sitting with his legs crossed, looking down thoughtfully, with rows of empty theatre seats in the background. The text on the poster reads: &10;&10;FORGETTING the MANY: The Royal Pardon of Alan Turing &10;A story of justice denied &10;&10;Narrator: Ben Whishaw &10;&10;At the bottom, production credits list: &10;On the Road Productions International, Inc. presents Forgetting the Many: The Royal Pardon of Alan Turing, a film by Rosemarie Reed, with Executive Producer Caryl Ratner, Editor Dina Potocki, Director of Photography Eduardo Pérez Vidal, and Animator Isaiah McNeill.

9 April 2026

Rupert Remembers (2000) #Watching boxd.it/11F6k #Trans #Toronto

www.criterionchannel.com/rupert-re… “One transsexual man’s personal memories of TS spaces and activism in the Toronto of the 1970s and 1980s.”

A man with a receding hairline, glasses, and a thick moustache is standing in front of a brick wall, wearing a black collared shirt partially unbuttoned to reveal a necklace. The background consists of reddish-brown bricks with a horizontal white stripe running across them. To the right of the image is a dark grey vertical panel with text. At the top, in gold capital letters, it reads: “XANTHRA PHILLIPPA MACKAY.” Below that, in larger white letters, it says: “Rupert Remembers.” Along the right edge, a black vertical strip contains the year “2000” in grey text.

6 April 2026

The Monster That Challenged the World (1957) #Watching #Monsterdon letterboxd.com/imdb/tt00…

A vintage movie poster features a giant green monster with glowing yellow eyes and menacing claws, holding a screaming woman in a yellow swimsuit. The woman has long red hair and appears terrified as she leans back in the monster's grip. Behind them, soldiers with rifles and harpoons aim at the creature, while two people in the background—one in a blue uniform—look on in shock with raised hands. The poster is bordered with vivid red and yellow, enhancing the dramatic scene. At the top, large yellow text reads: "The Monster That Challenged The World", with the word "Monster" emphasized in bold, larger lettering.

5 April 2026

Easter Parade (1948) #Watching letterboxd.com/imdb/tt00…

A vintage-style poster features two smiling people dressed in formal attire. The man is wearing a black top hat, while the woman is wearing a large, lace-trimmed white hat decorated with painted flowers and a hatpin. Above them, in bold curved blue letters, the text reads: “EASTER PARADE.” Below, a parade of elegantly dressed men and women, many in suits and dresses with hats, marches joyfully, with the front pair holding hands and the man carrying a walking stick. Toward the bottom right corner, there is a small, wrapped gift box with a pink ribbon. The background is mostly white, giving the composition a clean and festive look.

5 April 2026

Growth pains…

by Instagram user: @theselfhug

www.instagram.com/p/C7To5q5…

(via @infobeautiful@vis.social)

A dark green diagram with four concentric zones is titled “To grow or stay the same?” The graphic, credited to “The Self Hug” at the bottom, illustrates personal growth stages in circular layers from the centre outward. &10;&10;Comfort Zone (innermost circle) &10;Keywords: Sense of control, Unchallenged, Low risk, Low reward, Low satisfaction. &10;Fear Zone (second circle) &10;Keywords: Fearing the unknown, Focusing on problems & obstacles, Complaining frequently, Affected by opinions of others, Low self-confidence, Making excuses. &10;Learning Zone (third circle) &10;Keywords: Acquiring new skills, Acting despite fear, Expanding comfort zone, Developing confidence, Increasing knowledge, Identifying emotions, Seeing opportunities, Facing challenges, Embracing the unknown. &10;Growth Zone (outermost circle) &10;Keywords: Mastering new skills, Curiosity over conviction, Finding purpose, Willing to learn, Setting ambitious goals, Finding a greater sense of fulfilment, Feeling challenged, Conquering objectives. &10;&10;These zones visually represent the journey from staying in a low-risk comfort zone to experiencing fear, then learning, and finally achieving growth. The overall message encourages moving outward through the zones to grow rather than stay the same.

4 April 2026

It’s time for… KUNG FU!!

An Eye for an Eye (1981) #Watching #KungFuSat letterboxd.com/imdb/tt00…

A dramatic movie poster featuring a man performing a high, mid-air kick with a determined and intense facial expression. He is wearing a dark jacket and light pants, and his raised fist is clenched. His extended leg appears blurred, emphasizing the speed and power of the kick. Behind him is the Golden Gate Bridge, tinted in deep red and black hues, with a vibrant purple-to-red gradient sunset sky. At the bottom of the poster, bold red text on a black background reads, “AN EYE FOR AN EYE,” with the word “EYE” in extra-large letters and a red revolver silhouette forming part of the final “EYE.”

4 April 2026

But I’m a Cheerleader (2000) #Watching #MovieClub letterboxd.com/imdb/tt01…

A brightly coloured movie poster features a young blonde woman in a pink dress with white gloves, holding teal pom-poms against a turquoise background. She has a blank, slightly concerned expression. Surrounding her are small pink sticky notes with text on them: &10;&10;On her right shoulder, a note reads “STEP 4 * DEMYSTIFYING OPPOSITE SEX.” &10;On her left shoulder, a note reads “STEP 1 * ADMITTING YOU’RE A HOMOSEXUAL.” &10;Near her left arm, a note reads “STEP 2 * REDISCOVERING GENDER IDENTITY.” &10;On her chest, a note reads “STEP 3 * FAMILY THERAPY.” &10;&10;Tiny figures appear around her: on the left, a woman in a pink suit and skirt holds a megaphone and a sign with the word “GAYS” crossed out; on the right, a girl in a pink outfit sits on her shoulder, holding a string of white paper cut-outs shaped like people. &10;&10;At the bottom, bold white text reads: BUT I’M A CHEERLEADER.

3 April 2026

Artemis II tracker dashboard: artemis-ii-tracker.com

(via @MikeElgan@mastodon.social)

A digital mission control interface for Artemis II from MCC-Houston is displayed, showing live status during the Outbound Coast phase of the mission. At the top left, the Mission Elapsed Time (MET) reads T+2d 05:57:39, and the Next Event is Lunar Flyby in 1d 22:02. The centre shows Day 3 / 10, and the speed is 5.92 km/s. The right side shows UTC 12:58:39 and Local 08:58:39 AM. &10;&10;Below, the Mission Timeline shows a horizontal sequence of six green and blue icons, with the fifth icon highlighted, indicating the Outbound Coast phase. It states "**Outbound Coast – ~4 days coasting to the Moon**" and "Next: Lunar Flyby" in orange text. Progress is marked Day 3/10 and 22% complete. &10;&10;At the bottom is a starfield map labelled Current Phase: Outbound Coast. Earth is shown on the left with a dotted curved path leading to the Moon on the right. Orion is marked along the Outbound Coast trajectory, labelled 196,091 km from Earth. The Moon’s distance marker reads 6,480 km, and a dotted Return Coast path is also shown looping back toward Earth.

3 April 2026

Well, my Grandmother’s sourdough starter’s still got it! I used to bake a loaf a week for many years. I can’t really eat bread anymore but I’ve started baking again and giving it away. #Sourdough #Bread

A freshly baked round loaf of artisan bread with a golden-brown crust rests on a metal cooling rack atop a wooden surface. The bread has a rustic appearance with a cross-shaped score on top and a dusting of flour, particularly on the sides. The loaf is well-risen, with deep ridges where the scoring expanded during baking. In the blurry background, colourful kitchen items are visible, including a green bowl, a white plate, and a red appliance.

2 April 2026

Very Eastery! #ForMeFromMe #Flowers

A vibrant bouquet of flowers in a clear glass vase sits on a wooden countertop. The arrangement features a variety of blooms, including bright yellow lilies, soft pink carnations, purple chrysanthemums, small red buds, and clusters of green button mums. Some deep purple leaves and petals are interspersed throughout the bouquet, adding contrast. The stems are visible through the water in the vase. Behind the flowers, a kitchen sink and counter with various items—including a faucet, a striped sponge, bottles, and blurred kitchen tools—can be seen in the background.

2 April 2026

Critters 4 (1992) #Watching #Monsterdon letterboxd.com/imdb/tt01…

A movie poster featuring three furry, menacing alien creatures with sharp teeth and glowing red eyes floating in space behind a large cratered moon or planet. The creatures are dark with long tufts of fur, and they grin ominously. The background is a black starry sky. At the bottom of the image, the title appears in bold white and red letters: CRITTERS 4, with a red line underneath the text.

29 March 2026