Damian

First they came for the em-dash, but I said nothing as I don’t use em-dashes. Next they came for ‘delve’ and ‘synergy’, but I said nothing as I don’t delve or synergise. Then they came for the Oxford comma, and there was no-one left to prove that I’m a human.

Hi Bluesky. It’s the start of a new week so feel it’s time for a Monday Musing. Here’s something that’s been bugging me for a while. Ash Ketchum was in a mission to “catch ‘em all”. What did he intend to do with them afterwards? That’s a lot of mouths to feed.

I really need to get more organised, but technically it’s still Wednesday somewhere in the world, so here is this week’s #humpday #haiku Today’s topic is the buzzword of the week-communism. To all “communists” How dare you think of others That won’t make me rich! #shortpoem #poetry #kindisfree

It’s a little late, but I was preoccupied yesterday. Here is this week’s #HumpDay #haiku . Perhaps unsurprisingly the topic of the week is the “beautiful” game Fight to take the lead Just to park the bloody bus Have we learned nothing? #WorldCup26 #ENGARG #SelfSabotage #shortpoem #poetry

Whilst I’m very excited for The Odyssey movie, I’m going to find it difficult to watch without the amazing ‘EPIC: The musical’ soundtrack. Somebody needs to bring this to the stage. 🙏 youtu.be/jJ9vtKtilG8?...

We watched the new #He-man ‘Masters of the Universe’ film this week. I’m relieved to say I loved it. It captured the feel of the original cartoons perfectly - camp, silly, plenty of action, and a heartfelt message of hope and empathic masculinity that kids are missing these days. Go see it.

I have been reminded by Murphy that he hasn’t received his weekly adoration for a while, so here is a fresh #Caturday post to honour him. (Sorry about the socks, we all rebel in our own little way)

It’s Wednesday - the point in the week where we stop talking about the weekend gone, and start discussing the one coming up. It’s also time for another #humpday #haiku . This one’s about our British weather. The sun is shining Get the shorts out of storage WAIT! Is it snowing?! #poetry #shortpoem

It’s time for another #humpdayHaiku This week it’s the topic on everybody’s timelines…no, not that one….or that one…It’s Pokemon Pokopia! Where da people at? This place is a bloody mess A good thing they’re gone #shortpoem #pokemon #haiku #poetry

Just dropping a note to say I’m officially on the Pokemon #Pokopia bandwagon. I really wasn’t interested in this when it was first announced, but holy crap this game is addictive. Enough nostalgia with the Gen 1 team, a modernised OST, a puzzle game finding habitats, and sandbox builder in one. 🧑‍🍳😘

Genuine question about future energy in UK. Most people agree that fossil fuels should be removed from the supply chain ASAP. However, I see a lot of the same people protesting Nuclear isn’t an option, and large solar farms aren’t because they ruin nature. So what is the solution?

It’s Wednesday again. Time for another #humpday #haiku This week it’s all about the DIY disaster developing at home. It’s just new flooring New screed will be needed first Is your wall floating? #poetry #shortpoem #diwhy

🔴LIVE FROM 11:15am GMT🔴 You've been telling me you want me to play Pokémon Pokopia and guess what - Ditto! So do I! Join me for the first 4 hours of #Pokopia here: youtube.com/live/Gy9s9LIz-xs?feature=share or on twitch.tv/platform32

It’s been a while, but time for another #humpday #haiku This one is about the changing weather here in the UK (sorry to my US friends on the east coast dealing with another crazy cold front. Stay safe) Mercury rising Cat outside all day sleeping Is winter over? #shortpoem #poetry #catoverlords

Happy #Caturday people! This week has been very wet so poor Murphy has spent most of his time sleeping and sulking.

#Caturday Milo (top) and his “brother” Murphy taking a moment to clean themselves between rounds. Silently wrestling whilst people natter in the background. June 2021 Milo sadly succumbed to cancer in Feb 2024 aged just 9. My hands are a poor, but acceptable substitute these days for play time.

I really empathise with poor James. The ADHD mind can be bloody brilliant at connecting dots nobody else sees. Unfortunately, it can also manifest dots that never existed. He looked gutted, again. And he will be gone tomorrow after that round table. #TheTraitors #TheTraitorsUK

A belated #Caturday in honour of the UK’s Chief Mouser, Larry the Cat. For folk unfamiliar, the Chief Mouser position is 500 years old, going back to Henry VIII, and has been a Downing St tradition for nearly 100 years. Larry was a stray, adopted in 2011. Happy Birthday! 🥳 youtu.be/tnrr7-yVYfM

It’s been a busy day of naps, time for my sleep. #Caturday #TuxedoCat

Today’s #humpday #haiku is a less silly one, but addresses an important issue that seems to be tearing through the western world right now. I’m UK based. The lack of human empathy saddens me. Immigrants, go home Not because I want you to We don’t deserve you #poetry #shortpoems #oneworld

From Norfolk to Cologne in 24 hours. We made it with all of our belongings, and all set for #Gamescom #ONL I just want to hear the guy saying “World Premiere” live, don’t care what gets revealed. Also, please give us a release date for Slay The Spire 2 @megacrit.com

So, Google with their “Do no evil” were the tech heroes. Then they became bad. MS became heroes of gaming and reason, whilst Apple scammed with $999 monitor stands. Then MS destroyed studios and Apple committed to security and privacy for users. Now Apple kiss Trump’s ring. Can Valve make phones?

I’m back, and it’s time for another Humpday Haiku. A Mecha Hitler Massive layoffs of game devs The price of AI #shortpoem #haiku #humpday #AI #xbox #grok Nb. Let me know if you enjoy or dislike topical haiku. Aim is to snapshot my brain, not offend or upset friends 🙂

It’s been a while (I blame the ADHD, just for everything these days!) Here’s a #humpday #haiku Peer recognition Costs nowt, but it means so much So why’s it so rare? #shortpoems #poetry #worktruths

It’s Wednesday. Time for another #humpday #haiku Pack away the gloves Spring is around the corner Wait, is it snowing? #sillypoems

A day late I’m sorry, but here’s your #humpday #haiku We have clear blue skies Forecast is for wind and rain Great British weather #poetry #sillyverse

I launched my very first #DnD campaign as DM last night. Play of the day came from Alvina the sorcerer who cast Prestidigitation to create a terrible smell, causing a group of guards to keel over, allowing the party to get a good look at the dead body that they were shielding. No swords required!

It’s Wednesday, which brings us to another #humpday #haiku Lost in frozen fields? One key rule of survival Don’t eat yellow snow #shortpoetry #poems

It’s time for another humpday #haiku . This one is in honour of my feline friend who likes to hog the sofa after a day of carnage Joy in causing pain Pleasure in destroying things Ahh, to be a cat #catpoems #humpdayhaiku

2025 begins, and today I have begun planning my very first D&D campaign as DM. Wish me luck!

Right. Stormlight Archive Book 5 finished. It was fine I guess.

It’s Wednesday. Time for another Hump Day Haiku. Major Incident Words you never want to hear When you work in tech #haiku #geekpoetry #humpdayhaiku

Here's this week's Hump Day Haiku Drunk too much coffee I'm surrounded by people Oops...soggy trousers #humpday #haiku #poetryforeveryoccasion

We are hurtling towards another weekend! Here is this weeks Hump Day Haiku It’s getting colder The Black Watch tried to warn us Winter is Coming #humpday #haiku

Some call it the “pile of shame”, but I prefer to see it as my “mound of future conquest”. About 6 months into the hobby and this is mine. What’s in yours?

Stop what you’re doing and post a gif of your favourite anime.

It’s Wednesday, so here’s a hump day Haiku for you all I give you head boops You can nuzzle my floofage Don’t scritch the belly

My first ever Warhammer team. I took up the Warhammer 40k hobby, focussed on Kill Team as a very nice entry point. This is my Veteran Guardsmen - The Death Korps of Krieg. In the 6 months or so since, I have amassed a pile of shame with Fellgor Ravagers, Pathfinders and Scouts and now Hivestorm!

Does anybody have some good follow recommendations for inspiration for wannabe DnD DMs?

Haven't been around the other platforms for a while, hoping this is a new place to share ramblings about fun things without the toxicity. Think happy thoughts! I'm going to waffle about Warhammer 40k, the Cosmere, Board games, particularly solo games, and Video Games.