@sjml.bsky.social Hi Shane, I’m enjoying your recent interview on ABC radio. The way you think about the function of games reminds me of Brian Eno’s concepts about what art does, which is so valuable.

Agree. Art is the safe place for dangerous ideas.

"It is actually quite astounding. The first time I went and actually saw some of the petroglyphs...I was completely blown away." Great discussion about Murujuga on ABC's Late Night Live with Marian Wilkinson! Listen here! ⤵ www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...

Horrific murder of two Israeli embassy staffers in the middle of DC. This kind of violence is illegal, immoral, inexcusable and of course - if the chant of ‘free Palestine’ by the alleged shooter is true - solves nothing and helps zero Palestinians.

Harrowing. Inspiring. Brilliant writing. open.substack.com/pub/crickete...

Highland fling. #ScottishTerrier

Perfect rainy Monday morning listening in Sydney. Hiroshi Yoshimura - Flora. #blueskymusic

Australian scholar, Melanie O’Brien (President of the International Association of Genocide Scholars) said “Israel’s deliberate denial of food, water, shelter and sanitation was the key factor in her determination that the military campaign was a genocide.” All Oz media will quote her tomoz right?

A documentary about my favourite listening cafe in Tokyo! youtu.be/IAeyVmlJrl8?...

Go dig my grave Both wide and deep Place a marble stone At my head and feet And on my breast A snow white dove To tell this world That I died for love Oh, lordy Lord Oh, lordy me Oh, Lord, oh, Lord Oh, lordy me

Sunday morning soccer. Marrickville. Dutton dispatched.

Louis Theroux's documentary, The Settlers, is showing on BBC TV #Gaza

A website for Democracy Sausage Seekers. I love this.

As someone who helped run/ worked on democracy sausage sizzles for many years, I'd just like to say that even if you've already pre polled, PLEASE drop by your local public school tomorrow and treat yourself to something from the BBQ or cake stall. Your money goes to a good cause.

A reminder that Ron Sexsmith’s debut album is one of the finest songwriter debuts of all time. I do wish they’d left off Lanois’ version of There’s A Rhythm, but elrondo’s vocal on it is perfect. Canadian wabi sabi? open.spotify.com/album/2PkdO3...

Here's bit of an explainer I was involved in on how the NEM works, and the energy transition unfolding within it. (..including why it's a tough gig for 'baseload' technologies .. like nuclear) 🔌💡 www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...

Female Red-backed Fairywren sketch. Every drawing is practice for the next.

Ruff Easter in more ways than one

Old mate, Chuck Palahniuk

Scottish sun dial

‘Some birds were so full of plastic that scientists could "feel the crunching" of plastics when they rubbed the birds' stomachs.’ This is what they found in ONE bird.

Russian autocrats, after slaughtering innocent people for three years, look forward to enjoying the spoils of their invasion instead of standing trial for their crimes. Putin, along with other dictators around the world, can finally look at Trump with confidence and think: one of us.

Listening to the wonderful Phil Cook today youtu.be/M6Uyme9CqsE?...

This is the sharpest analysis of our political moment. A longish, but illuminating read : open.substack.com/pub/mikebroc...

Waking up in Australia to read the news coming out of the United States.

One of our beautiful pairs of Crimson Rosellas. They love a bath. #birds #wildlife

America is heading toward competitive authoritarian rule, not single-party dictatorship. www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...

A superb fairy-wren in the Australian National Botanic Gardens 🪶

Flat Bob Flat Bob, whatchagonna do? Whatchagonna do when he comes for you?

A reminder of the greatness of Americans when collaborating, in this case with a Canadian or two, oh, and a German. Willie Nelson's Teatro filmed by Wim Wenders and recorded by Mark Howard: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WIR... #MAGA #BlueSkyMusic

Friendly reminder to Australian book lovers of a brilliant way to buy online from indie booksellers - yourbookstore.io . You can see which stores near you have the book you want in stock, and they’ll post it or you can collect.

This audio book is utterly compelling. I felt a visceral need to finish it. It rearranged me.

Airing out this musky feed with a snap of puppy Bob. #ScottishTerrier #Blueskydogs

A thread that’s equally incisive and terrifying. “Elon’s map” appears to lead straight up Peak Stupid via downtown Dunning Kruger.

Of course it’s a coup. Miss the obvious, lose your republic. open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...

The future of progressive politics is embodied.

I woke up with this beautiful Damien Jurado song in my head, produced and recorded by an old friend...who I miss. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kYc... #MuscianSky

Miraculously, this performance is even better than the original video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQKZ... #MusicianSky

I probably should start making music again…

Good to be reunited with old scruffle duff after a couple of weeks away. Backyard needs some work… #ScottishTerrier #BlueSkyDogs

Superb Fairywren Canberra Australia #birds

This is a beautiful novel.

This is the lash photograph of Dr Hussam Abu Safiyeh, taken as he walks, unflinching, towards the Israeli tanks. An absolutely harrowing image.

Mine, too. Here’s to the Lincolnshire Poacher