A Mess of Miscellany

Growth pains…

by Instagram user: @theselfhug

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A dark green diagram with four concentric zones is titled “To grow or stay the same?” The graphic, credited to “The Self Hug” at the bottom, illustrates personal growth stages in circular layers from the centre outward. &10;&10;Comfort Zone (innermost circle) &10;Keywords: Sense of control, Unchallenged, Low risk, Low reward, Low satisfaction. &10;Fear Zone (second circle) &10;Keywords: Fearing the unknown, Focusing on problems & obstacles, Complaining frequently, Affected by opinions of others, Low self-confidence, Making excuses. &10;Learning Zone (third circle) &10;Keywords: Acquiring new skills, Acting despite fear, Expanding comfort zone, Developing confidence, Increasing knowledge, Identifying emotions, Seeing opportunities, Facing challenges, Embracing the unknown. &10;Growth Zone (outermost circle) &10;Keywords: Mastering new skills, Curiosity over conviction, Finding purpose, Willing to learn, Setting ambitious goals, Finding a greater sense of fulfilment, Feeling challenged, Conquering objectives. &10;&10;These zones visually represent the journey from staying in a low-risk comfort zone to experiencing fear, then learning, and finally achieving growth. The overall message encourages moving outward through the zones to grow rather than stay the same.

4 April 2026

It’s time for… KUNG FU!!

An Eye for an Eye (1981) #Watching #KungFuSat letterboxd.com/imdb/tt00…

A dramatic movie poster featuring a man performing a high, mid-air kick with a determined and intense facial expression. He is wearing a dark jacket and light pants, and his raised fist is clenched. His extended leg appears blurred, emphasizing the speed and power of the kick. Behind him is the Golden Gate Bridge, tinted in deep red and black hues, with a vibrant purple-to-red gradient sunset sky. At the bottom of the poster, bold red text on a black background reads, “AN EYE FOR AN EYE,” with the word “EYE” in extra-large letters and a red revolver silhouette forming part of the final “EYE.”

4 April 2026

But I’m a Cheerleader (2000) #Watching #MovieClub letterboxd.com/imdb/tt01…

A brightly coloured movie poster features a young blonde woman in a pink dress with white gloves, holding teal pom-poms against a turquoise background. She has a blank, slightly concerned expression. Surrounding her are small pink sticky notes with text on them: &10;&10;On her right shoulder, a note reads “STEP 4 * DEMYSTIFYING OPPOSITE SEX.” &10;On her left shoulder, a note reads “STEP 1 * ADMITTING YOU’RE A HOMOSEXUAL.” &10;Near her left arm, a note reads “STEP 2 * REDISCOVERING GENDER IDENTITY.” &10;On her chest, a note reads “STEP 3 * FAMILY THERAPY.” &10;&10;Tiny figures appear around her: on the left, a woman in a pink suit and skirt holds a megaphone and a sign with the word “GAYS” crossed out; on the right, a girl in a pink outfit sits on her shoulder, holding a string of white paper cut-outs shaped like people. &10;&10;At the bottom, bold white text reads: BUT I’M A CHEERLEADER.

3 April 2026

Artemis II tracker dashboard: artemis-ii-tracker.com

(via @MikeElgan@mastodon.social)

A digital mission control interface for Artemis II from MCC-Houston is displayed, showing live status during the Outbound Coast phase of the mission. At the top left, the Mission Elapsed Time (MET) reads T+2d 05:57:39, and the Next Event is Lunar Flyby in 1d 22:02. The centre shows Day 3 / 10, and the speed is 5.92 km/s. The right side shows UTC 12:58:39 and Local 08:58:39 AM. &10;&10;Below, the Mission Timeline shows a horizontal sequence of six green and blue icons, with the fifth icon highlighted, indicating the Outbound Coast phase. It states "**Outbound Coast – ~4 days coasting to the Moon**" and "Next: Lunar Flyby" in orange text. Progress is marked Day 3/10 and 22% complete. &10;&10;At the bottom is a starfield map labelled Current Phase: Outbound Coast. Earth is shown on the left with a dotted curved path leading to the Moon on the right. Orion is marked along the Outbound Coast trajectory, labelled 196,091 km from Earth. The Moon’s distance marker reads 6,480 km, and a dotted Return Coast path is also shown looping back toward Earth.

3 April 2026

Well, my Grandmother’s sourdough starter’s still got it! I used to bake a loaf a week for many years. I can’t really eat bread anymore but I’ve started baking again and giving it away. #Sourdough #Bread

A freshly baked round loaf of artisan bread with a golden-brown crust rests on a metal cooling rack atop a wooden surface. The bread has a rustic appearance with a cross-shaped score on top and a dusting of flour, particularly on the sides. The loaf is well-risen, with deep ridges where the scoring expanded during baking. In the blurry background, colourful kitchen items are visible, including a green bowl, a white plate, and a red appliance.

2 April 2026

Very Eastery! #ForMeFromMe #Flowers

A vibrant bouquet of flowers in a clear glass vase sits on a wooden countertop. The arrangement features a variety of blooms, including bright yellow lilies, soft pink carnations, purple chrysanthemums, small red buds, and clusters of green button mums. Some deep purple leaves and petals are interspersed throughout the bouquet, adding contrast. The stems are visible through the water in the vase. Behind the flowers, a kitchen sink and counter with various items—including a faucet, a striped sponge, bottles, and blurred kitchen tools—can be seen in the background.

2 April 2026

Critters 4 (1992) #Watching #Monsterdon letterboxd.com/imdb/tt01…

A movie poster featuring three furry, menacing alien creatures with sharp teeth and glowing red eyes floating in space behind a large cratered moon or planet. The creatures are dark with long tufts of fur, and they grin ominously. The background is a black starry sky. At the bottom of the image, the title appears in bold white and red letters: CRITTERS 4, with a red line underneath the text.

29 March 2026

You’d almost think it was spring @ Ashbridges Bay Park

29 March 2026

I missed this week’s #MondayActionMovie so I’m catching up now.

It’s time for… KUNG FU!!

Slaughter in San Francisco (1974) #Watching letterboxd.com/imdb/tt00…

A stylized illustrated movie poster features two men in dramatic martial arts poses set against a cityscape at night, with bright lights from skyscrapers. On the left, a man with blond hair, a moustache, and a grey sweater is shown in a large portrait, gazing intensely to the right. On the right, a young man with black hair wearing a maroon turtleneck holds a wooden stick in a ready stance. Below, the two men are shown fighting on a rooftop; the blond man is shirtless and blocks a high kick from the man in the maroon top. Large hands frame the scene in the foreground, enhancing the action feel. At the bottom, bold text reads in red and yellow: "SLAUGHTER in SAN FRANCISCO".

29 March 2026

The Testament of Ann Lee (2025) #Watching letterboxd.com/imdb/tt34…

A movie poster for "The Testament of Ann Lee." The poster features a woman in a dark dress with her arms raised in the air. She is surrounded by a group of people in white shirts and bonnets, who are also raising their arms. The background is dark, and the scene is illuminated by a bright light source behind the woman. The title of the movie is written in white text at the bottom of the poster, inside a decorative black border.

28 March 2026

Silent Rage (1982) #Watching #KungFuSat letterboxd.com/imdb/tt00…

A movie poster for "Silent Rage." The poster features a man in a light blue button-up shirt and a gray cowboy hat. He is looking up and to the left. Behind him is a black background with a green heartbeat line. Behind the heartbeat line is a man's face with glowing yellow eyes. The title of the movie is written in black letters with a yellow outline at the top of the poster.

28 March 2026

No rest for the wicked!

Critters 3 (1991) #Watching #Monsterdon letterboxd.com/imdb/tt01…

A furry, sharp-toothed creature stands menacingly in an urban alleyway under a starry sky, with a dark city skyline in the background, featured on the Critters 3 poster.

27 March 2026

Keeping the momentum going!

Critters 2 (1988) #Watching #Monsterdon letterboxd.com/imdb/tt00…

A creature composed of smaller, toothy monsters rolls down a path under a starry sky, with text reading Critters 2: The Main Course below.

26 March 2026

Blow Out (1981) #Watching #MovieClub letterboxd.com/imdb/tt00…

A movie poster for "Blow Out." The poster features a man's face in the center, looking serious. He has dark hair and blue eyes. Behind his head is a large, detailed eye. In front of his face is a circular target with a car exploding in the center. The background is black. The title "Blow Out" is written in white capital letters at the bottom of the poster.

25 March 2026

This weekend’s #Monsterdon movie is Critters 4 and my weird brain won’t let me watch it without watching 1 through 3 first. 🧠

Critters (1986) #Watching letterboxd.com/imdb/tt00…

A movie poster for the film "Critters." The poster features a menacing alien creature standing in the middle of a dirt road. The creature has a scaly, dark green body with a tuft of white hair on its head. Its face is grotesque, with sharp, yellow teeth, glowing red eyes, and small yellow bumps covering its forehead and cheeks. The creature's claws are long and metallic, and it has a shaggy white beard on its chest.
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&10;In the background, a starry night sky stretches across the top of the poster, with two bright comets streaking across it. Below the sky, a silhouette of a rural landscape is visible, including a few trees and a distant house.
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&10;At the top of the poster, the title "CRITTERS" is written in bold, red capital letters.

25 March 2026

Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949) #Watching letterboxd.com/imdb/tt00…

A digital illustration of a man in a black suit standing in front of a green wall with framed portraits. The man is facing away from the viewer, with his hands clasped behind his back. He has curly hair and is holding a cane in his right hand. The wall behind him features eight framed portraits of different men, each with a unique hairstyle and facial expression. The portraits are arranged in two rows of four. The top row features four men with short hair, while the bottom row features four men with longer hair. The portraits are outlined in black and have a vintage feel to them. Below the portraits, the words "Kind Hearts & Coronets" are written in white text.

23 March 2026

The Golden Voyage of Sinbad (1973) #Watching #Monsterdon letterboxd.com/imdb/tt00…

A movie poster for "The Golden Voyage of Sinbad." The poster features a man in a turban holding two swords. He is wearing a white shirt and a gray skirt. Behind him is a green map. Below the man are five figures on horseback. The title of the movie is written in gold letters at the bottom of the poster.

22 March 2026

Thanks to @darrenmorin@mstdn.ca for organizing #PrincessBrideWatch to honour the memory of Rob Reiner.

The Princess Bride (1987) #Watching letterboxd.com/imdb/tt00…

A movie poster for "The Princess Bride." The poster features a man and a woman standing in a field of grass. The man is wearing a dark blue coat and a black hat, while the woman is wearing a long yellow dress. They are facing each other and appear to be about to kiss. In the background, there are several men on horseback riding towards the couple. The sky is cloudy and the sun is shining through the clouds. The title of the movie is written in large, yellow letters at the top of the poster.

22 March 2026

The Monkey King (2023) #Watching letterboxd.com/imdb/tt86…

An animated movie poster for "The Monkey King." The poster features two animated characters standing in front of traditional Chinese buildings. The buildings have red lanterns hanging from them. The sky is orange and yellow. The title of the movie is written in large, black, brushstroke letters at the top of the poster. The two characters are standing in the middle of the poster. The character on the left is a young boy with black hair. He is wearing a white shirt and brown pants. He is holding a staff in his right hand. The character on the right is a monkey with red fur. He is wearing a green robe and a gold crown. He is holding a staff in his right hand and is making a peace sign with his left hand. The monkey is also holding a small, green object in his left hand.

22 March 2026

Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die (2026) #Watching letterboxd.com/imdb/tt13…

A digital illustration of a man wearing a winter coat and a knitted hat. He has a long beard and is looking up. Above his head is a tangle of wires and objects, including a light bulb, a clock, and a key. The background is a solid blue. The words "GOOD LUCK HAVE FUN DON'T DIE" are written in red, bold letters across the top of the image.

22 March 2026

Didn’t get to go for a big walk with the dogs today because it’s pissing down rain and none of us wanted to go. Here are some inside photos instead!

22 March 2026

Today’s treadmill movie is… Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion (2017) #Watching letterboxd.com/imdb/tt48…

Poster of "Baahubali 2: The Conclusion" featuring two characters standing side by side, both holding bows and ready to shoot arrows. They are dressed in traditional warrior attire, with ornate details. The background is a warm, glowing hue. The movie title is displayed at the bottom with a bold, metallic design.

21 March 2026

Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere (2026) #Watching letterboxd.com/imdb/tt39…

A man with glasses and a surprised expression is encircled by a muscular arm in a headlock. The words "Louis Theroux Inside the Manosphere" are displayed over the image in bold blue and white text.

20 March 2026

It’s Paddy, not Patty – Paddy, Not Patty | For The Love Of Saint Patrick, Stop Calling It St. Patty’s Day paddynotpatty.com

Text on a dark background reads, "FROM THE PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT OF PADDY NOT PATTY. A Modest Proposal to the People of the New World." The words "PADDY" and "PATTY" are bold and prominent.

17 March 2026

Jason and the Argonauts (1963) #Watching #Monsterdon #JasonAndTheArgonauts1963 letterboxd.com/imdb/tt00…

Illustrated movie poster for "Jason and the Argonauts." The image features a large armored figure with a helmet on the left and a massive hand holding a sword on the right. In the center, a group of warriors wearing ancient armor marches forward with weapons and shields. In the background, a ship sails on turbulent seas under a dramatic sky. The movie title is prominently displayed at the bottom.

15 March 2026