#Alone
Updated my profile photo since the one before was old even when I uploaded it on first signing up, and I’ve realised just how few photos I have of myself. Even this one is from 2 years ago.
Been struggling through Money by Martin Amis over the last couple of months. Finally finished it last night - it was definitely a challenge. I know I'm supposed not to like the people in it but it does make it hard to want to pick it up again. Not sure I'll return to Amis. #BookSky
Evening folks. Been a while. But had to share how good this book is—finished Peter Straub’s Ghost Story this morning and wow. Chilling horror at its best. It’s a slow burn, but the character development is great, and it gets creepier and creepier as the evil slowly emerges. Wonderful.
Went exploring an old WW1 bunker yesterday in Seaton Sluice. Sprawling place, really interesting. #history #northumberland
Went exploring an old WW1 bunker yesterday in Seaton Sluice. Sprawling place, really interesting. #history #northumberland
Been playing Gloomhaven with a friend recently, only done a few scenarios but my word it’s incredible. Lot to get your head around but it’s such a fun game. #boardgames
There’s something incredibly comforting about watching a YouTuber playing a game you love with decent commentary. I know some find it odd how others enjoy watching people play games, but to me it’s like a warm blanket. Especially when that game is Skyrim.
Well well well, done the intensive driving course, went and did my test today and bam, passed first time!! Genuinely cannot wait to get out in my Corsa and go exploring.
Played Planet Unknown with a friend tonight, fantastic. Premise is you each have a planet you must develop by placing tiles. Really feels like a game with limitless replayability. Can even play it solo (always a bonus). Definitely recommended #boardgames
Well had my first date in at least 6 months and it didn’t go terribly. Only met for coffee but I picked my favourite café in Whitley Bay so I’d be comfortable and don’t think I got too anxious. He seemed to enjoy himself anyway.
If you’re on Instagram, I’ve just made a new account if you want to drop me a follow—@anth_outdoors
Don’t think the end of your 20s is when you need to have everything figured out. People’s lives move at different paces.
Doing a lot of work to the Interstellar soundtrack recently. An absolute masterpiece of a score (and a film). www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3lc...
I was Team Alexander from the start too—was in an impossible position and was such a charming, lovely man. The world needs more people like him. #thetraitors
Good luck! I moved house about 18 months ago and it’s amazing how much stuff accrues over time. You’re probably nearing the point of moving past packing things neatly in well-labelled boxes to just hoying things into bin bags and hoping for the best
That’s reassuring to hear! I think it definitely suffered from having to introduce so many characters at once but I did find the last 100 pages went by much quicker when POVs had settled. I already own the next book so I’ll definitely give it a go!
Ben More and Stob Binnein from Strath Fillan #Scotland #Crianlarich #Highlands www.damianshields.com
Ticket bought for An Evening With Mary Beard at the Tyne Theatre this year—cannot wait to hear her speak.
Love the Faithful and the Fallen series, drop John a follow!
I just want Livy-loving Roman historians who don’t play video games to know that a video game, Imperator: Rome, actually has a devotio mechanic where the player can sacrifice their faction leader for boons.
I’ve read an article by @enwright.bsky.social on this and I’m sure I remember @alexvandewalle.bsky.social tweeting about it on the other place
My Co-founder Josh Weinsch took this photo of his little daughter’s bike, which was in their driveway when they evacuated. Their neighborhood was vaporized.
Hey #booksky, do you like:
-twists and turns
-drugs
-sad people
-emotions and trauma
-short books about gods, dead cities, alternate realities, and subverted tropes
-Dark Souls or Malazan
If so, try:
-The World-Maker Parable
-The World-Breaker Requiem
-Vultures
-House of Muir
🔗 below
Finished Alexander’s Legacy by Robert Fabbri tonight. I don’t like being disparaging about books but I can’t express how disappointed I was with this. I adore this period of history and it’s ripe for retelling—so much intrigue and action—but this was a real chore to get through. Such a shame.
Happy birthday pal—enjoy the mid-30s, I’m rapidly racing towards late 30s but they’re not so bad 😅
Trying to connect my Oculus Quest to my PC - have to go through the rigmarole of downloading 2GB of software from a webpage that laughably claims that "setting up your headset is quicker and easier than ever before". What, quicker and easier than just plugging in a USB cable?
I drank a lot, I ate a lot,
I slagged off people loads;
And now at last I lie at rest -
Timocreon of Rhodes
