Derwen
@derwen.bsky.social
Father and husband and cat person; percussionist, hiker, mycophile and educator.
On the advice of my physician, I post my earworms.
In the Old Country I went by Pezizales Pizzicato
User #1,533,716! WOOO!
On the advice of my physician, I post my earworms.
In the Old Country I went by Pezizales Pizzicato
User #1,533,716! WOOO!
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My very limited take away from the new food "guidelines" is that we don't talk about gout enough.
January 8, 2026 at 7:35 PM
My very limited take away from the new food "guidelines" is that we don't talk about gout enough.
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Caption: "Guys, just get to the gym. You can do so much in two years"
*Incredible progress pics*
Wow, too bad it looks like all their gym routine time came from their skin routine time...
*Incredible progress pics*
Wow, too bad it looks like all their gym routine time came from their skin routine time...
January 7, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Caption: "Guys, just get to the gym. You can do so much in two years"
*Incredible progress pics*
Wow, too bad it looks like all their gym routine time came from their skin routine time...
*Incredible progress pics*
Wow, too bad it looks like all their gym routine time came from their skin routine time...
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Just found out my wife might be losing her job, so I'm desperately searching for work. Contract, full-time, freelance, whatever. Press, PR, consulting, anything. I have 16 years of editorial experience and have been writing about games for 13. Reviews, news, previews, guides, etc. RTs appreciated.
January 8, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Just found out my wife might be losing her job, so I'm desperately searching for work. Contract, full-time, freelance, whatever. Press, PR, consulting, anything. I have 16 years of editorial experience and have been writing about games for 13. Reviews, news, previews, guides, etc. RTs appreciated.
Pure joy.
It's Bowie's birthday, which means it's time for the annual repost of my drawing of a bunch of dancing Daves in the style of Charles M. Schulz’s Peanuts. Happy Birthday, Mr Jones.
January 8, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Pure joy.
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Phases of the Moon.
January 8, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Phases of the Moon.
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If you had a time machine, which gig would you go to?
Bob Dylan at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival
Elvis's 1968 comeback concert
Frank Sinatra's 'farewell' 1971 concert at Ahmanson Theatre in LA
Sex Pistols - Lesser Free Trade Hall, Manchester, June 1976.
If I could attend these I'd die a happy man.
Bob Dylan at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival
Elvis's 1968 comeback concert
Frank Sinatra's 'farewell' 1971 concert at Ahmanson Theatre in LA
Sex Pistols - Lesser Free Trade Hall, Manchester, June 1976.
If I could attend these I'd die a happy man.
January 8, 2026 at 7:51 PM
If you had a time machine, which gig would you go to?
Bob Dylan at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival
Elvis's 1968 comeback concert
Frank Sinatra's 'farewell' 1971 concert at Ahmanson Theatre in LA
Sex Pistols - Lesser Free Trade Hall, Manchester, June 1976.
If I could attend these I'd die a happy man.
Bob Dylan at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival
Elvis's 1968 comeback concert
Frank Sinatra's 'farewell' 1971 concert at Ahmanson Theatre in LA
Sex Pistols - Lesser Free Trade Hall, Manchester, June 1976.
If I could attend these I'd die a happy man.
One of the best musicians I know makes a little living doing music for workout videos. It pays the rent.
And honestly...it's good stuff!
And honestly...it's good stuff!
unrelated to anything else but if i ever become musically cool it would be fun seeing people who instantly tuned out anyone who did soundtracks for flash indie games or game music remixes as beneath their level of cool to engage with suddenly pretending to be interested in all of that
January 8, 2026 at 6:51 PM
One of the best musicians I know makes a little living doing music for workout videos. It pays the rent.
And honestly...it's good stuff!
And honestly...it's good stuff!
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A small visual story from a walk to the Denver Botanic Garden — a honeybee resting on a pale bloom, surrounded by softness and space. Quiet moments like this are easy to miss.
If it resonates, feel free to share.
#VisualStorytelling #MacroPhotography #Pollinators #ScottKissPhoto
If it resonates, feel free to share.
#VisualStorytelling #MacroPhotography #Pollinators #ScottKissPhoto
January 7, 2026 at 7:02 PM
A small visual story from a walk to the Denver Botanic Garden — a honeybee resting on a pale bloom, surrounded by softness and space. Quiet moments like this are easy to miss.
If it resonates, feel free to share.
#VisualStorytelling #MacroPhotography #Pollinators #ScottKissPhoto
If it resonates, feel free to share.
#VisualStorytelling #MacroPhotography #Pollinators #ScottKissPhoto
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Rewatching some of this for no particular reason.
January 8, 2026 at 3:57 AM
Rewatching some of this for no particular reason.
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If rocks were politicians, I’m pretty sure my parents would vote to reelect the meteor that killed the dinosaurs.
“Those lizards were probably killed by socialism. And even if he was involved, it’s not like he could squish them again! They’re all safely under museum roofs now.”
“Those lizards were probably killed by socialism. And even if he was involved, it’s not like he could squish them again! They’re all safely under museum roofs now.”
January 8, 2026 at 4:09 PM
If rocks were politicians, I’m pretty sure my parents would vote to reelect the meteor that killed the dinosaurs.
“Those lizards were probably killed by socialism. And even if he was involved, it’s not like he could squish them again! They’re all safely under museum roofs now.”
“Those lizards were probably killed by socialism. And even if he was involved, it’s not like he could squish them again! They’re all safely under museum roofs now.”
I'm just going to say it: pineapple can be good on pizza.
I have to run out to get dog food today, so I'm thinking I might stop and get myself some pizza toppings such as a can of pineapple 🤔
January 8, 2026 at 5:50 PM
I'm just going to say it: pineapple can be good on pizza.
Erin Biba is always a good follow, but she is curating a steady stream of much-needed sweetness today, including gassy capybaras and happily munching porcupines.
i love that @erinbiba.bsky.social is on a roll, feeding the stream with the wonders of creation, like a capybara named Tupi & an armadillo on a giant hamster/human wheel.
January 8, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Erin Biba is always a good follow, but she is curating a steady stream of much-needed sweetness today, including gassy capybaras and happily munching porcupines.
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January 7, 2026 at 2:17 PM
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Looking for nature valentines cards? Last year's comic is now available as cards! They start shipping Jan 12. topatoco.com/collections/...
January 7, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Looking for nature valentines cards? Last year's comic is now available as cards! They start shipping Jan 12. topatoco.com/collections/...
Cocrerrireod used to have a great imaginary football team.
Go Buuldogggs!
Go Buuldogggs!
Now I want to found a town and name it Whata Bod
The National Weather Service used AI to create a forecast for Idaho. Low chances of wind for the nonexistent towns of Cocrerrireod, Orangeotild and Whata Bod www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026...
January 7, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Cocrerrireod used to have a great imaginary football team.
Go Buuldogggs!
Go Buuldogggs!
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Anyone else hear a wah wah pedal?
January 7, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Anyone else hear a wah wah pedal?
There is real wisdom in this. It took me years to realize 3 AM me is not a reliable interpreter of events.
January 7, 2026 at 1:29 PM
There is real wisdom in this. It took me years to realize 3 AM me is not a reliable interpreter of events.
The Shield was perfect. Vic Mackey's rat eyes flashing as he scurries out of the office, gun in hand.
Given that apparently the Stranger Things finale was meh (idk, didn't watch it, just the scuttlebutt) and we're not that far removed from the disastrous GOT finale that retroactively made everyone have never cared about the show:
What's the *best* ending to a show you've ever seen? Quote/reply etc
What's the *best* ending to a show you've ever seen? Quote/reply etc
January 6, 2026 at 11:30 PM
The Shield was perfect. Vic Mackey's rat eyes flashing as he scurries out of the office, gun in hand.
Uh love youse guys but you misspelled 'Steve Ditko'.
January 6, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Uh love youse guys but you misspelled 'Steve Ditko'.
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December 1, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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I'm watching Star Trek TNG, which I had never watched before. Or any Star Trek.
And wtf this show is amazing. It's a perfect background but also throws in some highly thoughtful and touching bangers that make me look up and watch.
Why was this ever compared to Star Wars? All they share is space.
And wtf this show is amazing. It's a perfect background but also throws in some highly thoughtful and touching bangers that make me look up and watch.
Why was this ever compared to Star Wars? All they share is space.
January 6, 2026 at 3:38 PM
I'm watching Star Trek TNG, which I had never watched before. Or any Star Trek.
And wtf this show is amazing. It's a perfect background but also throws in some highly thoughtful and touching bangers that make me look up and watch.
Why was this ever compared to Star Wars? All they share is space.
And wtf this show is amazing. It's a perfect background but also throws in some highly thoughtful and touching bangers that make me look up and watch.
Why was this ever compared to Star Wars? All they share is space.
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for no reason at all, what are everyone’s best insomnia tips
January 5, 2026 at 8:56 AM
for no reason at all, what are everyone’s best insomnia tips
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the cubs won the world series
What did we do for this timeline?
January 6, 2026 at 1:01 PM
the cubs won the world series