A Mess of Miscellany

Many years ago, when I was in a high school music program, maybe 1983, a guy in the year ahead of me made me a mixed tape. I can’t remember what was on it except two songs.

25 May 2026

Many years ago, when I was in a high school music program, maybe 1983, a guy in the year ahead of me made me a mixed tape. I can’t remember what was on it except two songs.

25 May 2026

Hunky Jesus (2026) #Watching #InsideOut35 letterboxd.com/imdb/tt28…

A person in elaborate makeup and costume poses with their head tilted. They are wearing white face paint with dramatic black and purple eye makeup, dark lipstick, and a painted black beard. A small jewel is placed on their forehead. Their head is adorned with a bright red feather-like headpiece, a purple band, and a pink mesh veil decorated with purple flowers and sequins. Large circular red earrings with dangling charms and a big black gemstone brooch are attached to the headpiece. They wear a black-and-white patterned outfit with large abstract shapes and a chunky black beaded necklace featuring a small charm showing a similar costumed figure. The background is softly blurred, suggesting an outdoor setting.

25 May 2026

Terror in the Wax Museum (1973) #Watching #Monsterdon letterboxd.com/imdb/tt00…

A horror-themed poster featuring a woman’s face split into two halves. The left side shows a realistic face with long blonde hair, pale skin, blue eyes, and red lips. The right side is melting, revealing a pink wax-like texture dripping over a skeletal skull beneath. The background is dark and shadowy. At the top, stylized dripping red and white letters spell out “Terror in the Wax Museum.”

24 May 2026

Lunar Sway (2026) #Watching #InsideOut35 letterboxd.com/imdb/tt32…

A retro-style movie poster features a surreal desert scene with rocky formations, sparse cacti, and a road leading toward the horizon. A giant pink cowboy hat dominates the centre of the image, with a full moon rising behind it. A coyote stands on a boulder in the foreground, while a man in a striped shirt and dark pants stands next to a woman in a pink and black jacket with light blue polka-dot pants. In the distance, a sign reads “Sunset Motel.” The top of the poster lists the cast: “Starring Noah Parker, Liza Weil, with Grace Glowicki and Douglas Smith.” Text at the bottom reads: “a Nick Butler film, LUNAR Sway,” with “Sway” in a glowing orange cursive font. Logos for Telefilm Canada and the Government of Canada appear at the bottom.

24 May 2026

Shorts: BOLD #Watching #InsideOut35

Two people are embracing against a soft, cloudy grey backdrop. The person on the left, wearing a white garment, faces sideways with a calm expression, their short, textured hair slightly damp with sweat. The person on the right leans into the hug, wearing a patterned blue and purple top, with vibrant pink eyeshadow and lipstick. Their hair is styled into two long, twisted, and sculptural spikes extending outward, giving a bold, artistic look. The mood appears emotional and intimate.

24 May 2026

The Man from Hong Kong (1975) #Watching #KungFuSat letterboxd.com/imdb/tt00…

An illustrated movie poster featuring a central figure of an intense-looking man holding a gun, with an explosion radiating from his chest. Behind him, a second man aims a shotgun. A colourful hang glider dominates the upper background, with smaller gliders and a helicopter in the sky. Action scenes surround the central figures, including car chases, motorcycle stunts, and a fight sequence. The Sydney Harbour Bridge is visible in the lower left corner. At the bottom, large bold red and black text reads: “THE MAN FROM HONG KONG.”

23 May 2026

A lovely Indian dinner at the new location of The Host on Elm Street (moved from Prince Arthur) with Helen. The new location is attached to the YWCA building.

21 May 2026

This seems like the right thing to do while I do laundry after my trip. 🧺

Hoppers (2026) #Watching letterboxd.com/imdb/tt26…

A group of colourful animated animals is standing against a bright yellow background. In the centre, a large brown bear with a slightly grumpy expression sits with a small, cheerful, round furry creature in its mouth. Surrounding them are various animals: a white goose with an orange beak and a small crown, a plump green frog with a tiny bird on its head, a butterfly, another round furry creature with a crown, a pink fish with leaves on its head in a glass bowl, and a cluster of three snakes in green, pink, and yellow. A small green lizard perches on the bear’s shoulder. In front of the animals, there is a circular electronic device with glowing green lights and a connected wire. Below the scene, the word “HOPPERS” appears in a stylized black font.

18 May 2026

Invasion: UFO (1980) #Monsterdon from #Bermuda #Watching letterboxd.com/imdb/tt02…

A retro sci-fi movie poster featuring a space battle scene. At the top, a blond man holding a futuristic gun looks intently forward, with a spaceship flying beside him against a dark starry space background. Below, several small spacecraft shoot beams of light in a large battle, with explosions and debris visible. On the ground, armed soldiers in red suits advance near a landed UFO, while a man holding a weapon defends two women with purple hair, one crouching and one clinging to him, as a fiery explosion erupts behind them. At the bottom, large stylized text reads “INVASION: UFO” in red letters on blue angled panels.

17 May 2026

Horseshoe Bay Beach

16 May 2026

A charming cocktail, some ceviche, and grilled bonito @ Lost in the Triangle

16 May 2026

Little trip to Horseshoe Bay Beach. I took my parents there in really bad weather some 25 years ago.

16 May 2026

I had a snack and a cheeky negroni at The King Henry VIII

16 May 2026

I’ve seen all sorts of these community gardens here

A sunny outdoor garden scene shows a grassy area with a wooden post holding a small hanging sign that reads “Serenity Gardens.” Behind the sign, there are multiple garden plots with green plants growing, surrounded by wire fencing and netting structures. To the right of the sign, a large tree stump supports a round terracotta planter filled with succulents and trailing plants. The background is filled with lush green trees under a clear blue sky.

16 May 2026

A view from the top of Gibbs Hill Lighthouse

16 May 2026

At the top of the lighthouse, I got to a certain stair and could go no further. Outside?? I don’t think so.

16 May 2026

I climbed all 185 steps of the lighthouse

16 May 2026

I made it to the Gibbs Hill Lighthouse

16 May 2026

A bus trip to Southampton

16 May 2026

I finally got my roti from Trini Spice last night!

A square white plate holds a very large, rectangular roti. Behind the roti are two pieces of fried chicken and a small pile of reddish-orange sweet potato fries. To the left, a separate small white saucer contains two black dipping cups, one filled with a dark sauce and another lid with sauce residue. In the background, a tablet with a keyboard cover and a white wireless earbud case are visible on a wooden table, along with a fork and knife on the right side of the plate.

16 May 2026

I was doing Bermuda things today so I’m going to catch up on my #KungFuSat now.

The Replacement Killers (1998) #Watching letterboxd.com/imdb/tt01…

A man and a woman stand back to back against a vivid red background with overlapping abstract text patterns. The woman, wearing a short black dress, black boots, and a bracelet, has light brown hair and a visible tattoo on her upper arm. She holds a handgun at her side and looks directly at the camera with a serious expression. The man, dressed in a black leather jacket and black pants, has short dark hair and also gazes toward the camera with a stern look. Across the centre of the image, in bold white and black block letters, the text reads “THE REPLACEMENT KILLERS,” with horizontal red lines framing the title.

16 May 2026

Beautiful flowers are just everywhere here

A close-up of a blooming white hibiscus flower with a vibrant red centre and yellow-tipped stamen. The petals are delicate and veined, radiating outward from the centre. Surrounding the flower are lush green leaves and two unopened buds. The background is a mix of green foliage and blurred grass, giving a natural outdoor setting.

16 May 2026

Like many, when I was a kid, I did all sorts of create things. At a certain point, I was firmly discouraged by my family and just stopped. I’ve spent a lot of my adult life trying to relieve myself of that discouragement.

15 May 2026

I’ve had this book for a while but here I am in Bermuda with a journal/sketchbook and a bunch of pens.

Draw Your Day: An Inspiring Guide to Keeping a Sketch Journal by Samantha Dion Baker #Reading

An illustration of a book cover and promotional graphic for "Draw Your Day: An Inspiring Guide to Keeping a Sketch Journal" by Samantha Dion Baker. The book cover features a soft, pastel watercolour design with a sketchbook open to a page showing a drawing of a coffee cup and a moka pot, accompanied by handwritten notes. A blue pencil rests on the sketchbook. Surrounding the sketchbook are a small watercolour paint palette, a paintbrush, a red apple, a blue ceramic cup filled with coffee, a few scattered coffee beans, and green leafy branches. The background has a light sky-blue and cream gradient, with a soft artistic texture. To the right of the cover image, text reads: "BookWyrm. Draw Your Day. An Inspiring Guide to Keeping a Sketch Journal. Samantha Dion Baker."

15 May 2026