I have been very negligent about updating this blog, for all the usual reasons, mostly to do with time and its habit of insufficiency.
That probably won’t change for a while, but here are a few things that I’ve shared elsewhere on the Internet over the last few months.
My niece’s 3rd birthday was in May, and I bought her a safari-themed magnetic theatre, which appropriately enough I gave to her at the zoo. Before that, however, I had recorded this video of a story I composed for it. Enjoy!
The Giraffe’s Birthday (uploaded 8 April)
Another video I recorded earlier this year was the following explainer on how the pips are arranged on standard six-sided dice. I did this for good old whimsical fun, channelling some of the greats of the genre. This video is all about the aesthetic of the useless, and about looking closely at everyday objects to discover the details that generally go unnoticed.
Where do the dots go on a dice? (uploaded 25 April)
On Google Plus, I posted a warning about mermaids (2 June), which summarises my thoughts on the subject as developed over years of idle musing. My take is about as far removed from a Disney movie as you can get (but considerably nearer to folklore I think). It should appeal particularly to both biologists and sex fetishers, and I would be delighted if any authors are inspired by it.
Hopefully something in this eclectic collection appeals to you, and if anything arouses your curiosity, we can discuss it in the comments.
Image may be NSFW.
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