Mike Wilson
@whisperingwind.co.uk
Late diagnosed #ActuallyAutistic, #neuroqueer, #dyslexic, #sober, #woke, #asexual, positive #atheist. Retired software engineer. Ba (hons) Fine Art. Loathe Tories & Brexit. Cymru/Wales, UK. Born at 313.6 ppm. he/him.
Nice shot of a cormorant standing on a mostly submerged picnic table. @wulfhelm.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Nice shot of a cormorant standing on a mostly submerged picnic table. @wulfhelm.bsky.social
Llandysul park. We can only hope the cricket pitch dries out by next summer.
November 5, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Llandysul park. We can only hope the cricket pitch dries out by next summer.
The other side of Llandysul park. No football today.
November 5, 2025 at 10:11 AM
The other side of Llandysul park. No football today.
We don’t do expensive gifts in my family. My sister found these delightful Hot Wheels cars in an ’antiques’ shop for my birthday, and also some Caramel Nibbles. Never mind what the packet says, anyone wanting to share them can fuck right off.
November 5, 2025 at 9:06 AM
We don’t do expensive gifts in my family. My sister found these delightful Hot Wheels cars in an ’antiques’ shop for my birthday, and also some Caramel Nibbles. Never mind what the packet says, anyone wanting to share them can fuck right off.
Doc prescribed these for shingles. Early days, but they seem to be helping.
November 4, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Doc prescribed these for shingles. Early days, but they seem to be helping.
Moving some stuff around I came across my Ba dissertation. I read it for the first time in many years & thought it was pretty good. Remembered the way history & theory was taught at college was positivity sadistic, seemed clear tutors wanted to make it an unpleasant experience. 1/2
November 3, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Moving some stuff around I came across my Ba dissertation. I read it for the first time in many years & thought it was pretty good. Remembered the way history & theory was taught at college was positivity sadistic, seemed clear tutors wanted to make it an unpleasant experience. 1/2
No lying or making yourself out to be a cool kid. Post the first record you bought. If you can remember the shop or circumstances add that too. Local colour appreciated.
Cycled many miles from home in Chobham, Surrey, in 1969 to nearest record shop. CCR as not cool then as they are now.
Cycled many miles from home in Chobham, Surrey, in 1969 to nearest record shop. CCR as not cool then as they are now.
November 3, 2025 at 11:37 AM
No lying or making yourself out to be a cool kid. Post the first record you bought. If you can remember the shop or circumstances add that too. Local colour appreciated.
Cycled many miles from home in Chobham, Surrey, in 1969 to nearest record shop. CCR as not cool then as they are now.
Cycled many miles from home in Chobham, Surrey, in 1969 to nearest record shop. CCR as not cool then as they are now.
I have been experimenting with scrape painting — pulling a band of paint down the paper with a rubber tool made for the job. These 2 are experiments, I might try for a finished piece today. First painting used mid priced acrylics, second one used ruinously expensive Golden Fluid Acrylics.
November 2, 2025 at 7:36 AM
I have been experimenting with scrape painting — pulling a band of paint down the paper with a rubber tool made for the job. These 2 are experiments, I might try for a finished piece today. First painting used mid priced acrylics, second one used ruinously expensive Golden Fluid Acrylics.
Weather was cool enough to feel like autumn for a week or so. Then it gets mild again. Weird — 15°C daytime, 14°C overnight is more like September.
November 2, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Weather was cool enough to feel like autumn for a week or so. Then it gets mild again. Weird — 15°C daytime, 14°C overnight is more like September.
Post a witch. Or three. 🧙♀️🧹
October 26, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Post a witch. Or three. 🧙♀️🧹
IKEA glass door insert the most fiddly self assembly I’ve ever done. Worth it to keep Hot Wheels cars dust free.
October 21, 2025 at 10:59 AM
IKEA glass door insert the most fiddly self assembly I’ve ever done. Worth it to keep Hot Wheels cars dust free.
Does life get any better than this?
October 20, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Does life get any better than this?
Who’s your favourite reoccurring (that is not part of the regular cast but kept showing up) sitcom character?
October 20, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Who’s your favourite reoccurring (that is not part of the regular cast but kept showing up) sitcom character?
I also had those shoes. Me & sister with Mum, around 1961 I guess.
October 16, 2025 at 7:59 PM
I also had those shoes. Me & sister with Mum, around 1961 I guess.
John Wayne was Antifa.
October 14, 2025 at 8:30 AM
John Wayne was Antifa.
iPadOS 26: Resizeable windows!
October 4, 2025 at 6:24 AM
iPadOS 26: Resizeable windows!
Most weeks I speak to a friend in USA on Zoom. He has a lovely plant stand which I have coveted for a year and have been unable to find for sale in UK. I gave up whinging about this and bought the closest I could find. I really wanted taller & white painted. I think palm will need more light.
September 30, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Most weeks I speak to a friend in USA on Zoom. He has a lovely plant stand which I have coveted for a year and have been unable to find for sale in UK. I gave up whinging about this and bought the closest I could find. I really wanted taller & white painted. I think palm will need more light.
On one hand I am wondering if it would be sensible to spend a chunk of my emergency fund on a 3D printer, on the other hand, I have made space for it.
September 30, 2025 at 8:20 AM
On one hand I am wondering if it would be sensible to spend a chunk of my emergency fund on a 3D printer, on the other hand, I have made space for it.
Post something random or have an awful October.
September 30, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Post something random or have an awful October.
Starting to look a lot like autumn in Brechfa Forest.
September 28, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Starting to look a lot like autumn in Brechfa Forest.
This is a work in progress — I’ll need to paint the foam I used for spacers black and polish the glass. Some people have the patience to cut things like this by hand, I wouldn’t attempt this without a Cricut machine to do the work. About 18x18cm + frame.
September 26, 2025 at 10:10 AM
This is a work in progress — I’ll need to paint the foam I used for spacers black and polish the glass. Some people have the patience to cut things like this by hand, I wouldn’t attempt this without a Cricut machine to do the work. About 18x18cm + frame.
This was recommended by a friend and I bought it on trust not knowing what it would be like. It is delicious sprinkled on chicken before grilling. I tipped a little on my hand and licked it. Tastes like grown up sherbet. Mexican seasoning contains chili peppers, sea salt, and dehydrated lime juice 😋
September 24, 2025 at 8:53 AM
This was recommended by a friend and I bought it on trust not knowing what it would be like. It is delicious sprinkled on chicken before grilling. I tipped a little on my hand and licked it. Tastes like grown up sherbet. Mexican seasoning contains chili peppers, sea salt, and dehydrated lime juice 😋
Munich airport, September 2016. If you gotta be in an airport, make it one this lovely.
September 24, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Munich airport, September 2016. If you gotta be in an airport, make it one this lovely.
Passing through Walpertskirchen, Germany.
September 24, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Passing through Walpertskirchen, Germany.