Cleaning up some scans of old, damaged slides. This is a mid-80s fencing competition in Scotland.

Saturday morning in the coffee shop.

Another view of Shoreham by Sea, one that might disappear soon.

Dinner on the go. Busy life when you’re five!

Apple earnings: looking forward, it does look like new lines are starting to contribute growth even as iPhone starts to stagnate. That’s a good sign for the medium term. Might be some rocky quarters ahead, though.

Just caught up on Star Trek: Discovery. They’ve really pulled it off: a Star Trek that’s true to the original, yet utterly of 21st Century TV. Oh, and scientists my PhD wife actually finds plausible - and enjoyable. 🖖🏻

The NYT fake followers piece is having some interesting consequences. Much needed sunlight in dark social media places.

Here’s an unusual view of #shorehambeach from #shorehambysea

Things like this suggest to me that @manton has exactly the right idea in not displaying things like follower counts or favourite numbers publicly.

Things like this suggest to me that @manton has exactly the right idea in not displaying things like follower counts or favourite numbers publicly.

Some thoughts on fake followers and cargo cult influence

Going old school on music today…

You could basically replace this article about Brexit with an infinite number of Picard facepalm Gifs.

What a stunning morning here in Shoreham-by-Sea

What a morning. #shorehambysea #riveradur

Surprisingly fun lecture today - possibly because had a lower turnout than normal - but really engaged, enthusiastic students.

Yorkshire puddings in progress…

Yorkshire puddings in progress…

Cold. Rainy. January. Rioja time. 🍷

One White HomePod ordered for day one delivery - looking forward to experimenting with it.