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computer science lecturer, avid reader and knitter, language enthusiast, TED translator, tweet deleter, ...
bought four of these the other day for our House of Wrong Angles. was looking at pricier options when i spotted these and liked them better. fits the wonkiness of the place :) the price was a nice surprise for a change (IKEA: ZEBRASÄV)
December 8, 2025 at 1:53 PM
bought four of these the other day for our House of Wrong Angles. was looking at pricier options when i spotted these and liked them better. fits the wonkiness of the place :) the price was a nice surprise for a change (IKEA: ZEBRASÄV)
after a dentist visit is the only time i allow myself to feel sorry for myself :) thankfully there were cats... she demanded pets, she got pets
December 5, 2025 at 3:13 PM
after a dentist visit is the only time i allow myself to feel sorry for myself :) thankfully there were cats... she demanded pets, she got pets
guess where? :) came for a simple crown exchange, which then turned into an extraction + implant
December 5, 2025 at 3:11 PM
guess where? :) came for a simple crown exchange, which then turned into an extraction + implant
there are just too many to choose a favorite to share. will have to check the whole feed
December 1, 2025 at 2:43 PM
there are just too many to choose a favorite to share. will have to check the whole feed
i think i've finally caught up with 2025, and it's only *checks calendar* December (!) #scattered
November 30, 2025 at 12:13 PM
i think i've finally caught up with 2025, and it's only *checks calendar* December (!) #scattered
look at these beauties. sadly, i can't pet them. the ever watchful mother is never far and comes dashing and hissing when they get close #caturday
November 29, 2025 at 8:43 PM
look at these beauties. sadly, i can't pet them. the ever watchful mother is never far and comes dashing and hissing when they get close #caturday
programming event with the students went better than expected: attendance was high, projects were great, food and gifts were well received. it was a few hectic days in Istanbul, but i came back home to a belated birthday cake made by my aunt, so all is well :)
November 27, 2025 at 5:02 PM
programming event with the students went better than expected: attendance was high, projects were great, food and gifts were well received. it was a few hectic days in Istanbul, but i came back home to a belated birthday cake made by my aunt, so all is well :)
birthday book haul from yesterday. was too tired to take a photo
November 23, 2025 at 7:25 PM
birthday book haul from yesterday. was too tired to take a photo
some lovely views on the way to and back from the shops
1. dwarf persimmon tree (and normal sized bunny)
2. giant persimmon tree
3-4. persimmons sold on every corner
1. dwarf persimmon tree (and normal sized bunny)
2. giant persimmon tree
3-4. persimmons sold on every corner
November 14, 2025 at 7:59 PM
some lovely views on the way to and back from the shops
1. dwarf persimmon tree (and normal sized bunny)
2. giant persimmon tree
3-4. persimmons sold on every corner
1. dwarf persimmon tree (and normal sized bunny)
2. giant persimmon tree
3-4. persimmons sold on every corner
got myself some Turkish classics as an early birthday present. i rarely read them, because they're usually sad and dramatic. found a short story and a mystery novel this time and might have been influenced by the lovely covers. hoping for the best ... #booksky
November 14, 2025 at 7:31 PM
got myself some Turkish classics as an early birthday present. i rarely read them, because they're usually sad and dramatic. found a short story and a mystery novel this time and might have been influenced by the lovely covers. hoping for the best ... #booksky
"Things Become Other Things" by Craig Mod @craigmod.com #booksky
November 8, 2025 at 8:04 PM
"Things Become Other Things" by Craig Mod @craigmod.com #booksky
finished reading & highly recommend this walking memoir by @craigmod.com
it almost got me with “I never beat you in a race again, did I?” and finally, inevitably, got me with his story about his grandfather
if I hadn't been reading in public, i would have cried my eyes out
it almost got me with “I never beat you in a race again, did I?” and finally, inevitably, got me with his story about his grandfather
if I hadn't been reading in public, i would have cried my eyes out
November 8, 2025 at 7:52 PM
finished reading & highly recommend this walking memoir by @craigmod.com
it almost got me with “I never beat you in a race again, did I?” and finally, inevitably, got me with his story about his grandfather
if I hadn't been reading in public, i would have cried my eyes out
it almost got me with “I never beat you in a race again, did I?” and finally, inevitably, got me with his story about his grandfather
if I hadn't been reading in public, i would have cried my eyes out
that's why grading submissions feels so pointless these days *sigh* #academicsky #edusky
original by @nedroid.com from 2013: nedroidcomics.tumblr.com/post/4187900...
original by @nedroid.com from 2013: nedroidcomics.tumblr.com/post/4187900...
October 29, 2025 at 6:46 PM
that's why grading submissions feels so pointless these days *sigh* #academicsky #edusky
original by @nedroid.com from 2013: nedroidcomics.tumblr.com/post/4187900...
original by @nedroid.com from 2013: nedroidcomics.tumblr.com/post/4187900...
one of my fav authors #booksky #jerome
available as ebook on Gutenberg: www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2183
available as ebook on Gutenberg: www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2183
October 12, 2025 at 11:38 AM
one of my fav authors #booksky #jerome
available as ebook on Gutenberg: www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2183
available as ebook on Gutenberg: www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2183
what a gorgeous shot from the first day of the pop-up newsletter
October 2, 2025 at 5:11 PM
what a gorgeous shot from the first day of the pop-up newsletter
one of the most Turkish food combos there is: tea & sunflower seeds 🌻
September 22, 2025 at 4:26 PM
one of the most Turkish food combos there is: tea & sunflower seeds 🌻
reporting from the House of Angles (except 90): five days of ikea kitchen assembly and we are still not finished. celebrating the littlest of things, though ...
September 12, 2025 at 8:20 PM
reporting from the House of Angles (except 90): five days of ikea kitchen assembly and we are still not finished. celebrating the littlest of things, though ...
this semester i plan to start each course with a discussion on how students see their future role in relation to AI. for that, i'm (dispassionately) collecting reasons why a computer science education is still worthwhile. like this one: #academicsky #edusky #computerscience
August 29, 2025 at 6:44 PM
this semester i plan to start each course with a discussion on how students see their future role in relation to AI. for that, i'm (dispassionately) collecting reasons why a computer science education is still worthwhile. like this one: #academicsky #edusky #computerscience
aggressive post-feast cleaning sesh in the sun
August 27, 2025 at 5:34 PM
aggressive post-feast cleaning sesh in the sun
this week, the feisty one was too hungry to play & bite. thankfully i remembered to bring cat food
August 15, 2025 at 6:34 PM
this week, the feisty one was too hungry to play & bite. thankfully i remembered to bring cat food
i'm happy to report that this one didn't disappoint either. after reading the entirety of the book with a perpetual grin on my face, i didn't expect the sad last line, though #booksky #AntyBoisjoly
August 14, 2025 at 7:54 PM
i'm happy to report that this one didn't disappoint either. after reading the entirety of the book with a perpetual grin on my face, i didn't expect the sad last line, though #booksky #AntyBoisjoly