Phil Hilliker
@philhilliker.bsky.social
Writer, Illustrator, Haver of too many hobbies
My kid has designed, built, and programmed a Rubik's cube solving robot from scratch using 100% vex IQ parts. This is the start of the solve where it scans the cube to figure out where all the pieces are (sped up 2x)
#rubikscube #cubing #vex #vexiq #xman #xmantornado #xmancube
#rubikscube #cubing #vex #vexiq #xman #xmantornado #xmancube
November 26, 2024 at 10:11 PM
My kid has designed, built, and programmed a Rubik's cube solving robot from scratch using 100% vex IQ parts. This is the start of the solve where it scans the cube to figure out where all the pieces are (sped up 2x)
#rubikscube #cubing #vex #vexiq #xman #xmantornado #xmancube
#rubikscube #cubing #vex #vexiq #xman #xmantornado #xmancube
The cat has joined us for this movie watching party!
November 25, 2024 at 1:22 AM
The cat has joined us for this movie watching party!
My cat is snoring SO LOUDLY right now
November 24, 2024 at 5:54 PM
My cat is snoring SO LOUDLY right now
Went to a book themed wedding tonight. They had a selfie wall with this sign!
November 17, 2024 at 5:43 AM
Went to a book themed wedding tonight. They had a selfie wall with this sign!
Visited Persnickety Books in downtown Burlington, NC. It's super cute. They have a counter made of epoxied book spines!
November 16, 2024 at 7:18 PM
Visited Persnickety Books in downtown Burlington, NC. It's super cute. They have a counter made of epoxied book spines!
That canceled TV show you'll never stop thinking about?
November 16, 2024 at 2:44 AM
That canceled TV show you'll never stop thinking about?
I'm dying to know what this switch does and the worker in the store I'm in doesn't know. She's never asked. I've been here five minutes and it's killing me. HOW HAS SHE NEVER ASKED?!
November 15, 2024 at 9:14 PM
I'm dying to know what this switch does and the worker in the store I'm in doesn't know. She's never asked. I've been here five minutes and it's killing me. HOW HAS SHE NEVER ASKED?!
Just deactivated my Twitter account. I hadn't tweeted in over a year. But I joined in 2008 and was having some feelings about letting go fully. But not anymore! It's not the place I joined almost 20 years ago.
November 15, 2024 at 3:04 AM
Just deactivated my Twitter account. I hadn't tweeted in over a year. But I joined in 2008 and was having some feelings about letting go fully. But not anymore! It's not the place I joined almost 20 years ago.
Trying to play some D&D and Roll20 is not cooperating
November 14, 2024 at 1:52 AM
Trying to play some D&D and Roll20 is not cooperating
Future me is going to have a lot of writing problems that present me is creating and he's gonna be so mad
November 14, 2024 at 12:16 AM
Future me is going to have a lot of writing problems that present me is creating and he's gonna be so mad
I draw a cartoon for my kid's lunch every day. Here is today's. We might wonder why the butterflies need revenge but that boy knows what he did.
November 12, 2024 at 12:11 PM
I draw a cartoon for my kid's lunch every day. Here is today's. We might wonder why the butterflies need revenge but that boy knows what he did.
N.K. Jemison and Ursula K. le Guin are on this list. This is rage bait, right? This couldn't have been written seriously.
November 12, 2024 at 12:30 AM
N.K. Jemison and Ursula K. le Guin are on this list. This is rage bait, right? This couldn't have been written seriously.
Finally read the first Murderbot book and HOLY MOLY it's as great as everyone says. Must get them allllllllllllllll
February 5, 2024 at 2:49 AM
Finally read the first Murderbot book and HOLY MOLY it's as great as everyone says. Must get them allllllllllllllll
Representing James River Writers at the 2024 Powhatan Library Writers Roundup today. Building community and encouraging writers!
January 27, 2024 at 4:05 PM
Representing James River Writers at the 2024 Powhatan Library Writers Roundup today. Building community and encouraging writers!
I just learned this man is five years younger than me
December 12, 2023 at 12:22 AM
I just learned this man is five years younger than me
My workplace is unionizing. I love the work that I do and the people I do it with. This organizing effort is a natural extension of our camaraderie and support for one another. We are determined and strong. We will win.
November 2, 2023 at 8:52 PM
My workplace is unionizing. I love the work that I do and the people I do it with. This organizing effort is a natural extension of our camaraderie and support for one another. We are determined and strong. We will win.
WHAT IS THIS WEIRD SPIDER ON A BUSH OUTSIDE MY HOUSE?!
September 21, 2023 at 3:40 PM
WHAT IS THIS WEIRD SPIDER ON A BUSH OUTSIDE MY HOUSE?!
Went to the art museum today and found a statue of Dr. Steve Brule
September 21, 2023 at 1:19 AM
Went to the art museum today and found a statue of Dr. Steve Brule
My awesome weird amazing kid bought an abacus and is asking us to give him complicated math problems to solve
September 15, 2023 at 2:59 AM
My awesome weird amazing kid bought an abacus and is asking us to give him complicated math problems to solve
Playing the board game Parks for the first time. Much like real hiking, it's gorgeous and I have no idea what I'm doing
September 15, 2023 at 12:49 AM
Playing the board game Parks for the first time. Much like real hiking, it's gorgeous and I have no idea what I'm doing
My goofy Mix & Mash Monster Parts book is doing pretty well right now. So I made two new pages of parts as a thank you gift!
High resolution versions are also available on my website. www.philhilliker.com
High resolution versions are also available on my website. www.philhilliker.com
September 14, 2023 at 1:56 PM
My goofy Mix & Mash Monster Parts book is doing pretty well right now. So I made two new pages of parts as a thank you gift!
High resolution versions are also available on my website. www.philhilliker.com
High resolution versions are also available on my website. www.philhilliker.com
I know I gotta go work, but Mix & Mash Monster Parts is currently ranked higher than Harry Potter origami. 😆 So there's that
September 12, 2023 at 6:10 PM
I know I gotta go work, but Mix & Mash Monster Parts is currently ranked higher than Harry Potter origami. 😆 So there's that
I've got a sleepy coworker today
September 12, 2023 at 5:41 PM
I've got a sleepy coworker today
My friend, @billblume.bsky.social, recently released a gritty, fun, gross weird west sci-fi novel West of Apocalypse
I had the complete honor of designing and illustrating his cover
I had the complete honor of designing and illustrating his cover
September 12, 2023 at 5:31 PM
My friend, @billblume.bsky.social, recently released a gritty, fun, gross weird west sci-fi novel West of Apocalypse
I had the complete honor of designing and illustrating his cover
I had the complete honor of designing and illustrating his cover