For the record, when I’m dead, don’t bring me back via A.I. But you could desecrate my grave and talk to me using weird “salts” like in H.P. Lovecraft. I am also open to being a brain in a jar if I can have eyes and wheels.

While I am absolutely against doing this kind of thing with A.I., of course it would happen first with Funky Flashman. Great creator, and $ were top of mind the whole time anyway.

Awful sad to hear Sue is away. Much love to all who knew her. I liked her a lot.

“House of Hope will close at the end of November 2026 following unsuccessful efforts to secure ongoing funding. This closure affects 45 residents & 24 staff” This is a devastating blow to some of London’s most vulnerable community members.

I’m removing some local fauna the humane way: by leaving radios playing, to disrupt them gently and encourage departure. But I chose a country music station because I’m evil.

I’d like to announce that I also will not take part in whatever it is that Trump is screwing up now.

Good bread always makes the day better.

Weekly news roundup for #LdnOnt. Take a look if you have a working cognitive system and are forced to exist. open.substack.com/pub/mikedona...

Nobody wants to pay $1,370 to watch Canada play Bosnia-Herzegovina. BAFFLING

Realizing, after some months of pondering the issue, that the reason I don’t trust a particular person is: when I was in his home he had an unusually fluffy carpet. It just seemed… off. Just don’t judge me on the flooring in my home. Lot of paint drips. 😆

I have been asked about our next book in the 'Fleetway Files' series. It is titled 'Glory Knight' and it should be out in autumn. Drawn by the great John M Burns- Glory Knight is a fun, action adventure time travel tale, that will fit well into the Fleetway Files series. www.hiberniacomics.com

The other day I was in a store and the music playing was Summer Lovin’, from Grease. I could tell everyone in the whole place was resisting the WELLA WELLA WELLA HUH

I’ve had a satisfying day of TLC for my car. An oil change from a great new mechanic who helped with some maintenance planning, some cardio doing a vacuum and cleanout, a proper wash including wiping down inside doors, and a few small tasks like freshening up the licence plate covers. <SMUG DAD>

True story: server stepped up to sing karaoke mid-transaction so we’ve suspended payment to sing ABBA together. Gimme Gimme Gimme (A Man After Midnight). Awesome!

It was never regeneration. Everybody just kills the last one and nicks their clothes.

I don’t know who needs to hear this but I just devoured a footlong from Subway and you totally deserve takeout.

Flood repair update: back in business with the boxes and the Billys!

@brianitguy.bsky.social this has to be worth at least £1. www.bbc.com/news/article...

@brianitguy.bsky.social hmmm, never seen this before. Have you? Doesn’t look great, though. ebay.us/m/YebHZP

Some bastard ate my Twix. Curse you, past me!

Did anybody else just get $50 for the bread fraud? I’m spending mine on booze.

I did this twice more this weekend, and have almost run out of painting projects. I’m switching to furniture assembly next. Everything hurts

Substituted home fries for fruit just once

Two days ago I was wearing a cardigan and wondering if frost would affect my annuals. Today there is a heat warning here in London Ont. and the cooling centres are open. THIS PLACE IS WEIRD.

Just a quick barbecue brag.

BIN THROWN www.bbc.com/news/article...

Rain means stripey tree.

Our regular contributor, journalist @mikedonachie.bsky.social , joins us to give us an update about what’s happening in these early days of London’s municipal election. You can listen here: the-matt-brown-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the... , or anywhere you get your podcasts.

Satisfying

A rainy long weekend two weeks into the municipal campaign period? If a candidate knocks on your door this weekend, they’re worth listening to and they’re clearly putting in the work. Spoiler: almost no municipal candidates will knock on doors this weekend.

OH CHRISTING SHIT who changed the Spotify icon? Aieeee

I’ve had a couple of pints but I’m not sure it’s legal to do Piano Man on the guitar and may have to object.

My roundup of this week’s news, sharing some important points about quality of life in London. Let’s note: an average of five crashes into buildings every month. More background in the article. open.substack.com/pub/mikedona...

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Today in a bar, I wondered why anyone would choose to play Counting Crows in a world where Jello Biafra continues to exist.

Yesterday I had to deal with a small business that was so badly run that I can’t stop thinking about it. I’m giving serious thought to going out of town to use another one. The man I spoke with was so difficult that I almost asked him how he made any money. I had to push him to take my money.

I know it came with a few extra screws and wall plugs but you should NOT keep them in a box somewhere, Sméagol. Throw them away.

It’s missing “ring road” but still very good.

I just ate a Ferrero Rocher. That’s right - in May!

Cake

Always a great sign when the restaurant’s Spotify starts playing ads.

Eurovision used to be great, but bloodstained kitsch ain’t funny.

We lost Douglas Adams 25 years ago today. This has made a lot of people very sad and has been widely regarded as a bad move.

London mayor race update - and it’s a beaut. Take a look and please share. open.substack.com/pub/mikedona...

Everybody agreeing the Nazis are the bad guys.

When somebody shows up with a breakfast sandwich.

My neighbour is singing along to Neil Sedaka and I’m resisting the temptation to join in over the fence. I really like my neighbourhood. Oh, and now he’s coughing and choking and I’m so not going over there. He’s OK. Phew.

Early morning double bill of Dark Victory and Now, Voyager and she’s got Bette Davis eye… brows. Wow, the “ugly duckling” transformation in Now, Voyager, from caterpillars to inky lines, is very straightforward indeed. And it’s charming.

I may have just ruined a young man’s day by telling him Bonnie Tyler is in a coma. Get well soon, Bonnie Tyler. Argh.