Considering the feasibility of MaxMaxxing, but I think I only know one Max.

Channeling my inner Ethan Hunt as my coffee didn't come with a lid this morning. I kinda miss posting nonsense on these platforms.

Why 2016?

Watched a Star Trek last week (yes). At the end, Pat Stew says: "someone [...] will always be with us, waiting for the right climate in which to flourish, spreading fear in the name of righteousness."

My first day at GDS was 12 years ago today. Does anyone in any other job note the length of time they've worked there? I've been trying to recollect how different things were when I joined. Maybe I'll write something (but definitely won't).

No internet. But it's ok, I have a TV aerial and CDs.

I fall asleep on the sofa in the evenings watching Repair Shop or programmes about narrowboats.

I rotate my teaspoons so they all get used equally. I assume this is the kind of stuff BlueSky is for.

Hey writers, maybe it'll be ok search.app/wXu9s

Looking forward to this coming out. The things she needed to think about... 🙄 www.theguardian.com/global/2025/...

@caffeinedreamer.bsky.social just saw an article about the Sonic statue from SegaWorld: search.app/94ryb I only went there once, but the little I remember is forever etched into my memory.

I don't know what I should be doing.

The problem is rarely the talent or the tech.

Boo. It was a gem we didn't deserve, I guess. www.timeout.com/london/news/...

I've been swapping inside-kettle photos with a friend. What of it.

Having one of those fun periods where I feel like I know nothing and have no value to add.

@richardpope.org Dearest Richard, when is PlatformLand coming to audiobook, or Broadway?

I have joined the ranks of people mildly confused by Enys Men.

We're a long way from "don't be evil" www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

Rich man makes concerning decision that'll affect millions: www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

As a Christmas indulgence, I have treated myself to a new ink cartridge.

It wasn't Bob. www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazin...

Test and learn, but for mandating and allowing change.

I need to get better at ignoring my misgivings towards successes involving those who have given me reason to think they're wronguns. Seconds chances and all that.

The first graphics generated by an electronic machine

Who manages that excellent Guardian style guide?

I was #3,060,445.

Started at GDS 11 years ago today. I used to be very proud of my innings there.

It's been a day that I could categorise as being mostly resisting putting snarky comments in meeting chats. I'm reassured it still pops into my head. I'm still in there somewhere.

Cat news (because that's all I have for you today): inadvertently gave her some bad Whiskas from a sealed pouch. Sniffing will now be part of the feeding routine.

Hello new followers! Presumably from @jukes.ie's list. I will try harder to post things here. Try.

Personal computing and the internet has made the world a worse place. But MSN Messenger was fun.

I spiral very quickly when my confidence is knocked at work. Hire me.

My coffee lid is leaking. Watch out everyone.

Turns out that one of my favourite tasks is copying and pasting things. One day the robots will take that away from me.

Been time-stamping some old cassettes. It's more satisfying than it should be. The Chart Company (www.officialcharts.com/charts/singl...) and BBC archive (genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/schedules/se...) are super helpful.

One upside to my self-imposed news embargo: I'm catching up on my blog reading.

I don't much like who I am at work anymore.

My new weeknote is almost ready.

Thanks to @jukes.ie for the invite code. Some early day Twitter feels, though disappointing you can't set your profile to private (at least not as far as I can see).