Thanksgiving 2025

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Winston Smith

It’s Thanksgiving and also the First Sunday of Advent. (1) 2026 FIFA World Cup pots: December 5 draw structure announced for groups in next summer’s tournament (CBS SPORTS) (1a) Southampton Continue Reading →

Weekend 655.1 (The kids are all right…)

Posted on November 16, 2025 by Winston Smith

I’ve been in a bit of a creative desert the last six months. My Flickr uploads are equally uninspiring. My travel schedule has been obnoxious and my personal time exceptionally Continue Reading →

Weekend 655.0 (Lieutenant of the Tower)

Posted on November 15, 2025 by Winston Smith

“No choice was left them but to play their part to its end.” “The two vast iron doors of the Black Gate under its frowning arch were fast closed. Upon Continue Reading →

Weekend 654.0 (Churro Adjacent)

Posted on October 24, 2025 by Winston Smith

A bit of radio silence because of work travel, but it’s a rare three-day weekend. Coffee at hand and organizing my desk. What mayhem, shenanigans, and hijinks can I muster Continue Reading →

Midweek Medley

Posted on September 30, 2025 by Winston Smith

(1) Eerie NASA Audio Clip Lets You Hear The Sound A Black Hole Makes (BGR) (2) Islanders make round of camp cuts (Eyes on Isles)

Weekend 653.0 (Frozen Star)

Posted on September 6, 2025 by Winston Smith

It’s finally raining. A flyer for Space Riders by artist Geroge Opperman. The scan is from the Art of Atari. (1) A carnival of colour: Deborah Sussman’s design policy for Continue Reading →

Weekend 652.0 (Deadline Day)

Posted on August 30, 2025 by Winston Smith

It’s the end of summer when, try as it may, the heat struggles to rally. We may get one or two more freakishly warm days, but the very early morning Continue Reading →

Weekend 651.0 (Birthday)

Posted on August 23, 2025 by Winston Smith

LIMESTONEROOF turned 22 on August 21, 2025! (1) Chief Iron Tail (1857-1916) Around 1913 in Washington, D.C., he posed for the famous Indian Head Nickel. Mom left me this beautiful Continue Reading →

Weekend 650.0 (Diablos Del Cielo)

Posted on August 16, 2025 by Winston Smith

The OMNY cards are boring and could be from any city, and yes, you can “pay fares directly with digital wallets, contactless credit and debit cards” but just like tokens Continue Reading →

Train Sim World (Dovetail Games)

Posted on August 10, 2025 by Winston Smith

As a self-proclaimed train fanatic this is arguably the best developer in the space. This isn’t a review though; it’s just a list of fantastical wishes. It would be grand Continue Reading →