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Industrial designer of useful things for healthcare. Medical & scientific illustrator. Recovering medical school anatomist and gross anatomy/pathology guy. Once held a piece of Einstein's brain. Friend to other peoples cats and dogs (it's not weird).
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· Jan 20
Just a reminder that there are plug-ins and extensions that, over the next few days (or years), you can use with your browser to replace certain words with words that you prefer. I use Word Replacer Max. Here is an example of it at work. #Orangefacedshitgibbon
Somewhere in the CBC's archives is an absolutely gorgeous version of People Get Ready. It was done for a long gone radio show called Fuse, that got seemingly different artists to play together. In this case it was The Sojourners with C.R. Avery. This isn't it but it's close: youtu.be/XY5wfqJ3LkQ?...
February 1, 2026 at 1:21 AM
Somewhere in the CBC's archives is an absolutely gorgeous version of People Get Ready. It was done for a long gone radio show called Fuse, that got seemingly different artists to play together. In this case it was The Sojourners with C.R. Avery. This isn't it but it's close: youtu.be/XY5wfqJ3LkQ?...
One of the things I love about visiting family in NL is that, while there is not one square meter of that country that has not been engineered by humans, and my dutch family complain "it's so crowded", it's still livable, textured and beautiful.
In case you missed it, Utrecht, Netherlands has begun building the largest Dutch “car-free” neighbourhood.
12K people
6K homes
1.8K social rental homes
1.5 mid-range rental & affordable owner-occupied homes
21.5K bike parking spaces
250 shared cars
2 parcel hubs
Parking structures on the edge.
12K people
6K homes
1.8K social rental homes
1.5 mid-range rental & affordable owner-occupied homes
21.5K bike parking spaces
250 shared cars
2 parcel hubs
Parking structures on the edge.
Utrecht to start construction on largest car-free neighborhood in the country next week
Construction of a new neighborhood is set to begin in Utrecht next week. The neighborhood, called Merwede, is scheduled to be the largest car-free district in the Netherlands, with 6,000 homes. The ar...
nltimes.nl
January 28, 2026 at 1:59 AM
One of the things I love about visiting family in NL is that, while there is not one square meter of that country that has not been engineered by humans, and my dutch family complain "it's so crowded", it's still livable, textured and beautiful.
Saw the tracks leading to my overturned canoe in the back yard.
Someone isn't very enthusiastic about the snow storm.
Someone isn't very enthusiastic about the snow storm.
January 25, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Saw the tracks leading to my overturned canoe in the back yard.
Someone isn't very enthusiastic about the snow storm.
Someone isn't very enthusiastic about the snow storm.
We can share it.
Godspeed Minnesota. Here's a Danny Michel song I thought appropriate: youtu.be/3lcCrQKBlrI?...
"Northern Star" Danny Michel / Socan©2025
YouTube video by Danny Michel
youtu.be
January 23, 2026 at 5:15 PM
We can share it.
That time I went to an airshow and painted this Harvard. It was sitting next to a pair of A-10's and a CF-18. Pilot: "Of all the aircraft here, you paint this one. Why?"
"Because it's yellow. Way more interesting to paint than low-viz grey."
"Because it's yellow. Way more interesting to paint than low-viz grey."
January 23, 2026 at 3:56 AM
That time I went to an airshow and painted this Harvard. It was sitting next to a pair of A-10's and a CF-18. Pilot: "Of all the aircraft here, you paint this one. Why?"
"Because it's yellow. Way more interesting to paint than low-viz grey."
"Because it's yellow. Way more interesting to paint than low-viz grey."
Death reads the news.
January 18, 2026 at 4:58 AM
Death reads the news.
Automotive Polkaroo. Took this photo to prove to my spouse that this local Alfa Romeo Guilia GTA Veloce, my favorite car of all time, actually exists. And it's gorgeous.
January 4, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Automotive Polkaroo. Took this photo to prove to my spouse that this local Alfa Romeo Guilia GTA Veloce, my favorite car of all time, actually exists. And it's gorgeous.
Well, I'm going to just do something positive by writing a nice reference letter for one of my students. If the world is going to crap, I'm going to make sure she at least gets where she wants to go.
January 3, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Well, I'm going to just do something positive by writing a nice reference letter for one of my students. If the world is going to crap, I'm going to make sure she at least gets where she wants to go.
QRP with my wing art? Most of the wings I render have flaps and ailerons...except this one.
December 29, 2025 at 1:43 AM
QRP with my wing art? Most of the wings I render have flaps and ailerons...except this one.
A human factors case for the ages. Who'd have thunk not physically knowing where a control is, because it only exists on a non-tactile screen, would adversely affect a users spatial mapping and responses in a high risk environment with potential task saturation.
Amazingly, reaction times using screens while driving are worse than being drunk or high—no wonder 90 percent of drivers hate using touchscreens in cars. Finally the auto industry is coming to its senses.
Rejoice! Carmakers Are Embracing Physical Buttons Again
Amazingly, reaction times using screens while driving are worse than being drunk or high—no wonder 90 percent of drivers hate using touchscreens in cars. Finally the auto industry is coming to its…
wrd.cm
December 28, 2025 at 3:34 AM
A human factors case for the ages. Who'd have thunk not physically knowing where a control is, because it only exists on a non-tactile screen, would adversely affect a users spatial mapping and responses in a high risk environment with potential task saturation.
Final grades for autumn semester submitted.
"Ain't no feeling like it in the world."
#EduSky
youtu.be/m_MaJDK3VNE?...
"Ain't no feeling like it in the world."
#EduSky
youtu.be/m_MaJDK3VNE?...
EDS, an HP Company 'Cat Herders'
YouTube video by CBS
youtu.be
December 23, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Final grades for autumn semester submitted.
"Ain't no feeling like it in the world."
#EduSky
youtu.be/m_MaJDK3VNE?...
"Ain't no feeling like it in the world."
#EduSky
youtu.be/m_MaJDK3VNE?...
It's been a long time since I took medical ethics in undergrad, but still know that Kant beats Bentham on this one. Everything in Doug Ford's Ontario is designed to separate the poorest Ontarions from what little they still have left. So grotesque.
Beyond unethical. A for-profit plasma donation corporation is using "gamefied" financial incentives to lure poor people into risking their health by donating plasma up to 100 times a year. This is the end-game of dystopian privatization and it should be stopped. www.torontotoday.ca/local/health...
How this for profit company is ‘gamifying’ plasma donations in Toronto
Toronto’s new paid plasma donation clinics pay a ‘bonus’ of $100 if an individual gives blood plasma 100 times in a calendar year. Advocates say ‘gamified’ incentives put donors at risk
www.torontotoday.ca
December 19, 2025 at 4:56 AM
It's been a long time since I took medical ethics in undergrad, but still know that Kant beats Bentham on this one. Everything in Doug Ford's Ontario is designed to separate the poorest Ontarions from what little they still have left. So grotesque.
Sweet Cheesus. YES!!
Study explores possible link between eating high-fat cheese and lower risk of dementia https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/article/could-eating-high-fat-cheese-help-lower-the-risk-of-dementia-study-examines-the-link/
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter
December 18, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Sweet Cheesus. YES!!
It's important to remember, during the holiday season, that Beaker does indeed flip off Mr.Scrooge. youtu.be/cvZPm3lqaPs
Beaker Swearing on Muppet's Christmas Carol
YouTube video by Anthony Holmes
youtu.be
December 11, 2025 at 3:26 AM
It's important to remember, during the holiday season, that Beaker does indeed flip off Mr.Scrooge. youtu.be/cvZPm3lqaPs
Some seriously wintery flying this week. With the cold and high pressure, li'l airplane just jumped off the runway and climbed like it had a whopping 200hp instead of the usual old 180hp.
December 9, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Some seriously wintery flying this week. With the cold and high pressure, li'l airplane just jumped off the runway and climbed like it had a whopping 200hp instead of the usual old 180hp.
Good at art but interested in biology and medicine; took all the hard courses and spent undergrad swimming up and down a pool so didn't have the marks for med school; went into medical illustration instead; fell into teaching anatomy in a medical school, retrained as industrial designer. Still teach
November 23, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Good at art but interested in biology and medicine; took all the hard courses and spent undergrad swimming up and down a pool so didn't have the marks for med school; went into medical illustration instead; fell into teaching anatomy in a medical school, retrained as industrial designer. Still teach
Passing a massive project milestone on a picture perfect Friday morning calls for a celebratory cappuccino and sausage role. Today is a good day.
October 3, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Passing a massive project milestone on a picture perfect Friday morning calls for a celebratory cappuccino and sausage role. Today is a good day.
Bonkers video analyzing Canada's womens rugby team tactics and how they're changing the game. The lads at Squidge are in complete admiration, as am I. Even if you don't follow it rugby appreciate what happens in a team sport when one team moves at lightspeed. www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGi6...
So how did Canada reach the Rugby World Cup Final? | Canada v New Zealand Analysis
YouTube video by Squidge Rugby
www.youtube.com
September 22, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Bonkers video analyzing Canada's womens rugby team tactics and how they're changing the game. The lads at Squidge are in complete admiration, as am I. Even if you don't follow it rugby appreciate what happens in a team sport when one team moves at lightspeed. www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGi6...
🇨🇦 If you haven't been following this, the Canadian women's rugby team has been dark horses all tournament, but they are very, very good. Just dismantled world champions NZ to earn a spot in the World Cup final, probably against England. Bravo, ladies.
September 19, 2025 at 8:03 PM
🇨🇦 If you haven't been following this, the Canadian women's rugby team has been dark horses all tournament, but they are very, very good. Just dismantled world champions NZ to earn a spot in the World Cup final, probably against England. Bravo, ladies.
Interesting wicked problem A couple of things: 1. logistics-wise, hospitals are as far apart as possible making it tenuous and costly; 2. Canada almost has no native medical device manufacturing, even if it did at least some part of it will be overseas; 3.
“Built Here, Bought Here” to promote a Canada 🇨🇦 1st movement in healthcare’s supply chain. Is it even possible? Podcast for CIHI with Anne Snowdon @uwindsor.bsky.social
Spotify: ow.ly/CrYl50Lo4tr
Apple: ow.ly/Q4F950Lo4kO
YouTube: ow.ly/1FBG50S7iCA
www.longwoods.com/content/2767...
Spotify: ow.ly/CrYl50Lo4tr
Apple: ow.ly/Q4F950Lo4kO
YouTube: ow.ly/1FBG50S7iCA
www.longwoods.com/content/2767...
September 17, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Interesting wicked problem A couple of things: 1. logistics-wise, hospitals are as far apart as possible making it tenuous and costly; 2. Canada almost has no native medical device manufacturing, even if it did at least some part of it will be overseas; 3.
In my late teens, after the fights with my parents had slowed and we had come to some peace, I gave my Mom 'Love you Forever' for Mothers Day. She cried. She's 86 now, and she still keeps that copy on her bedside table, while I do my best to fulfill its promise.
This news of Mr Munsch saddens me.
This news of Mr Munsch saddens me.
Canadian children’s author Robert Munsch approved for MAID 😢
Canadian children’s author Robert Munsch approved for MAID
Robert Munsch, the beloved Canadian author behind children’s books such as ‘Love You Forever’, ‘The Paper Bag Princess’ and ‘Mortimer’, has been approved for medical assistance in dying (MAID).
www.ctvnews.ca
September 15, 2025 at 11:38 PM
In my late teens, after the fights with my parents had slowed and we had come to some peace, I gave my Mom 'Love you Forever' for Mothers Day. She cried. She's 86 now, and she still keeps that copy on her bedside table, while I do my best to fulfill its promise.
This news of Mr Munsch saddens me.
This news of Mr Munsch saddens me.
Years ago, I was at a anatomy/pathology conference and there was a talk on bumper height and bone damage, can't remember by whom. Bumpers hitting mid tib/fib, they just shatter both. But when they're high enough to impact the femur, two things can happen...
Trigger warning.
“In crashes, SUVs are more likely to strike vital organs in the core of adults’ bodies & heads of children. Hitting pedestrians above their center of gravity means they’re more likely to be knocked forward & down and then be driven over.”
Plus more likely to hit in the 1st place.
“In crashes, SUVs are more likely to strike vital organs in the core of adults’ bodies & heads of children. Hitting pedestrians above their center of gravity means they’re more likely to be knocked forward & down and then be driven over.”
Plus more likely to hit in the 1st place.
September 3, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Years ago, I was at a anatomy/pathology conference and there was a talk on bumper height and bone damage, can't remember by whom. Bumpers hitting mid tib/fib, they just shatter both. But when they're high enough to impact the femur, two things can happen...
Chapeau, Monsieur. Chapeau.
August 29, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Chapeau, Monsieur. Chapeau.
Behold, the educational foundation for several generations of Canadians.
August 28, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Behold, the educational foundation for several generations of Canadians.
Oh mein gott there is so much zucchini.
August 17, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Oh mein gott there is so much zucchini.