Crossword Man @crosswordman@qoto.org

On #WorldBookDay, here I am holding a BOOK BOUND IN THE SKIN OF THE MURDERER William Burke, now at Surgeons' Hall, Edinburgh. Want to know more about anthropodermic bibliopegy (binding books with human skin)? Check out my video on my YouTube channel #UnderTheKnife: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHKqBaAmzfU

#histodon #histodons #histmed #histsci #booklover #surgeonshall #MedMastodon

Rather than a 3 pipe problem, a 3km problem?

Such a cool idea, a map of walk and talk routes around the Danish Technical University campus with times and distances.

More work places should have these...

#DTU #WalkAndTalk

Tobermory Distillery in the heart of Tobermory on the Isle of Mull. This superb little craft distillery was established in 1798 as Ledaig Distillery and has closed and restarted production a number of times during its history. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/mull/tobermorydistillery/index.html

#Scotland #IsleOfMull #Mull #Tobermory #Distillery #UndiscoveredScotland

At the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, I drew the book's giant demonic cat, Бегемот (Behemoth). Apparently, Putin, like some Russians, is superstitious about The Master & Margarita by (Kyiv-born) Bulgakov. Text says 'I'm coming for you, Vladimir Vladimirovich'.
#illustration #ukraine #Books

My first convention of the year - 11th March in Livingston. Free to attend. There will be comic artists, writers, publishers, back issues and even an exhibition of comic artwork. #comics #comiccon #comicart #Scotland #Livingston

#Introduction #AboutMe Brisbane/Meanjin bred. Studied Agricultural Science for free in the 80s then worked as an Animal Nutritionist somehow morphing into IT then working in ERP training, consultancy and support. Retired early and now do some #Joomla website development. Gay man in a 40+ year relationship. Volunteer fire fighter. Love cooking, food & wine. Left leaning & politically engaged. #ClimateChange action is overdue. Passionate about decarbonisation. Growing trees to help in a small way.

#life #animals #cat #caturday #catsofmastodon​

That’s right!
Plenty of TOTORO plushies are now living in Kinokuniya!

Swing by the store to see TOTORO (in different sizes), the Cat Bus, and many more STUDIO GHIBLI merch!

https://united-states.kinokuniya.com/t/hobby-and-goods/toys-and-collectibles/studio-ghibli

#ghibli #studioghibli #スタジオジブリ #anime #hayaomiyazaki #plushies #myneighbortotoro

Carrbridge packhorse bridge, north of Aviemore, Strathspey.
The gateway to the Cairngorms, this beautiful bridge dates from circa 1700.
Carr is old Norse for boggy (land).

#Scotland #Nature #Wildlife #Loch #Woodland #Forest #Wood #Lake #River #Stream #Highland #Photography #Wild #Bridge #Norse #Spey #Carr #Strathspay #Cairngorms

I have been searching for the best way to connect with all of you on a deeper level. To find a place where we can have meaningful discussions about what matters.

Enter: The Big Picture! My first piece will be released tomorrow, but first I’ve written a special letter for friends and fans all over the world. https://thinkbigpicture.substack.com/p/my-future-with-all-of-you

At the Dr Who exhibition in the National Museum in Edinburgh today. #drwho

The roots of this tree in Hong Kong, photohraphed by Clément Bucco-Lechat, have grown over the paving stones and seem to follow the patterns that the pavers were laid in.

Meet the woman behind early @NASA_Landsat images: Dr. Valerie L. Thomas.

A self-taught programmer, she managed the development of Landsat image processing. Her work in the '70s helped show that satellite imagery could be used to support agriculture. https://go.nasa.gov/3EJMPgT #BHM
#NASA

oscillo: I swing
Minimus spends his otium (free time) on his oscillum (swing). It's made from a tigillum (little log) tied to a branch of a cerasus (cherry tree) with linea (string).
#LatinVerbs

🇭🇺🥐☕ I love this trip with EC 143 "Transilvania", pulled by a MÁV class 480, and its beautiful refurbished #MÁV🇭🇺 #diningcar 😍👍! It was a nice breakfast with croissants🥐, cappuccino ☕ and "Kaiserschmarren" on the way from #Vienna🇦🇹 to #Győr🇭🇺!

Trying to find my people on Mastodon. Please boost and follow me if you:

-Believe the lava from lava lamps must be returned to volcanoes, where it rightfully belongs.
-Mentally greet each dog you see just in case they are telepathic.
-Think that airplanes are too heavy to fly and refuse to listen anytime someone attempts to explain the physics of it to you.
-Argue that every marathon runner should shave their eyebrows to be a little bit faster.
-Want toddlers to eligible to run for president.

British cars of the 1950s & 1960s, photographed by yours truly in the late 70s.

1965 Humber Super Snipe parked outside Alan's Sweet Shop on Mauldeth Road, Manchester. Shame about the crappy plastic wheel trims.