I've been recording X-Nation each month for...checks notes: 17 years and 10 months. X-Nation is the longest running X-Men comics podcast on the internet that continuously puts out episodes regularly. My "baby" is about to be an adult as we hit 18 years and 250 episodes in six weeks time!

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Am I the only one who always thinks that it's weird that these government letters, like resignations, have the salutation written by hand when the rest is typed?

Happy 15th birthday, Daken! My baby has been bringing us joy for a decade and a half. Honestly, the sweetest cat anyone could wish for and that's why I'm going to clone you and get you that new Japanese cat medicine which'll make you live forever!

Delivering 5 stations in Brum and Walsall is more than concrete; it’s reconnecting communities isolated since WWII. We didn't take home the CIHT Large Project Award but the "win" is seeing passengers on new trains. Maintenance is vital, but restoring the network is a legacy worth celebrating.

Our five new railway stations are up for their first (of many, I'm sure) industry awards tonight. Repping our Comms and Engagement team tonight with my colleague, Susan. But first, pres at Passing Fancies!

The Star Fox 64 remakes will continue until morale improves...

It's giving: "This month's che(ck)que didn't cover this?"

I'm in Osaka and drinking through the tiredness

じゃあね! I'm beginning the 9,500km journey from Manchester to Osaka with a 100km rail journey from Wolverhampton to Manchester! But first...a 9km tram journey from Wednesbury to Wolverhampton! 😂

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TGIF! 🍻 Preparing for my trip to Osaka next week with anime, Takoyaki and Karaage in Brum.

Love and heartbreak already (day 1!) on Krakoa! Poor Emma!! 💙 #NintendoSwitch #TomodachiLife #XMen #Switch2 #Nintendo

I'm having a lot of fun making my Tomodachi Life island my own private Krakoa.

Despite being lucky enough to be where I am, etc etc, am really struggling today

I totally booked this place cuz of the Pokémon reference...

"Well, actually, her name is Birdo and she's a pink dinosaur and proud trans woman."

At McDonald's and some kids in front of me are looking at the Happy Meal Toys for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and one pointed at Birdo and was like: I'm getting the Purple Pig and I had to stop myself correcting her.

It's odd how there's no post about Peter Kyle and his Stephen Bates-esque car-crash of an interview. Utterly out of his depth and so silly not to call Donald Trump's erraticness for what it is. The Saturday Night Live sketch is right - they're terrified of him.

This is 43, huh?

Normalise buying yourself birthday gifts! 🎁 I might have treated myself to the entire in-store range of Super Mario Galaxy Movie Lush products today for my birthday! 🍄✨ Just need the two online exclusives (Mario and Luigi shower gels) and I've got the whole range! 🫧

Bonding.

I've lost hours today and yesterday to Pokopia. I built myself a lil train. I can't get over how good this game is!

Sentences that would never be uttered before Pokopia: I'm a Ditto cohabiting with Bulbasaur and Slowpoke.

Ngl, I'm a bit excited for work today.

I was quite shocked at the giggles at various points in today's special episode: during references to Dubai not actually being safe and the hope that Emily's flight to Australia didn't go over the Middle East People are dying.

🦋 This action will have consequences. My new Life Is Strange tee arrived and I have a hankering to play the first game again ahead of the new one dropping soon. Expect I really don't think I can deal with heartbreak again with David still away!

Honoured to be a finalist for the Innovation Award my staff conference! 💡 ​Our awards are based on our 4 core values: Innovative, Collaborative, Driven, & Inclusive. To be in the top 3 for Innovation just 9 months into the job is a proud moment. ​Didn’t get the trophy, but great to be recognised.

My new phone is perfect for comics. #ZFold7

The middle child is being extra affectionate this morning. It's almost like he knows I'm going to be primary care giver for 16 days and needs to suck up for treats!

Starfleet Academy is wonderful. And I want one of those letterman jackets. 🖖🏻

"One more time, then. For the children." Holly Hunter being Emma Frost as Captain Nahla Ake in Star Trek: Starfleet Academy.

Mad as it sounds, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy is everything I've ever wanted my favourite science fiction franchise to do: Star Trek x Dawson's Creek aka a sci-fi teen drama with progressive politics at its heart. Also, everyone is so damn pretty as per usual in Star Trek.

Krakoa lives again! Pax Krakoa!! #AnimalCrossing #NewHorizons #Nintendo #Switch2

Very excited to go back to school tomorrow. 💫🖖🏻✨ #StarTrek #Starfleet #StarfleetAcademy

안녕, 서울! annyeong, Seoul! (Goodbye, Seoul)

Greetings from the future! It’s 2026 here in Seoul - just gone! Happy New Year! Here's to another trip around the sun!🍸

Cartoon hear me out?

Last day in Seoul, first day as a warrior. 🏹 The weather forecast said “bitterly cold,” but the views, and selfies, were worth every shiver.

Found the traditional Korean warrior dress... unfortunately, it didn’t come with a built-in heater. 🥶 Currently battling -9°C chills in Seoul for the aesthetic. A chilly but incredible way to wrap up our trip and the year! 🏯 Happy New Year’s Eve from the heart of Korea! 🇰🇷❄️ #Seoul #NewYearsEve

I saw this winter / Christmas cardigan and had to get it and with the fairly subtle Christmas vibes, I think I'll be able to get away with it in my wardrobe until at least end of February! 😂 I mean, look at the super cute ☃️ rear of the cardigan.

I think Nintendo is testing for more permanent retail presences in countries outside of Japan (& NYC / SF) with recent limited-time pop-ups in London over the autumn. There's a Nintendo Pop-up in Seoul currently with merch, including clothing, which you'd normally only be able to get from Japan.

Merry Christmas from the L-Es to thees! 🎄❤️

Merry Christmas Eve Eve Eve, all! 🍸

Happy birthday to my big sister @mistresslebeau.bsky.social! ❤️

Achievement of the day and it's not even 7:30am yet.

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I unscrambled the Daily Bonza on December 10th 🟩🟩⭐️🟩🟩🟩 netflix.com/puzzled/bonza

I decoded all words in the Daily Keysmash on December 9th ✅✅✅✅✅ netflix.com/puzzled/keys...