John A. (Jay) Cross
@johnacross.bsky.social
Working on historical Commedia dell'Arte plays. Interested in: Astronomy/Cosmology, Movie-making, Photography, Shakespeare, Other theater, Medieval Science, SCA, and other things that amuse me.
Space weather going on.
November 12, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Space weather going on.
Earthworm on a non permeable surface.
November 10, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Earthworm on a non permeable surface.
Great Blue Heron on walk today. It was less shy than usual.
November 4, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Great Blue Heron on walk today. It was less shy than usual.
Large insect on the sidewalk
September 21, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Large insect on the sidewalk
In a far away place there are six new leather commedia masks that will be shipped to me soon. Two of these are devil masks for the scenarios in which enchanters get supernatural helpers to do their work.
September 14, 2025 at 1:41 PM
In a far away place there are six new leather commedia masks that will be shipped to me soon. Two of these are devil masks for the scenarios in which enchanters get supernatural helpers to do their work.
About 17 years ago, some contractor sawed into my copper pipes while building our house. It was just enough to take 17 years to start leaking.
August 8, 2025 at 4:45 PM
About 17 years ago, some contractor sawed into my copper pipes while building our house. It was just enough to take 17 years to start leaking.
The first sign we noticed. This is the 1st floor entrance to the bathroom. Water is spraying up in the basement.
August 8, 2025 at 12:29 PM
The first sign we noticed. This is the 1st floor entrance to the bathroom. Water is spraying up in the basement.
At the pool with local kids and adults.
July 24, 2025 at 7:10 PM
At the pool with local kids and adults.
Copenhagen to Boston. We just landed. This was our last snack.
July 15, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Copenhagen to Boston. We just landed. This was our last snack.
Early women's basketball, celebrated at the palace of the Queen in Drotttningholm.
July 14, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Early women's basketball, celebrated at the palace of the Queen in Drotttningholm.
Looking Northwest to Stockholm Center from the South Island.
July 14, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Looking Northwest to Stockholm Center from the South Island.
I can hear my sensible friends asking 'Why the heck did you go THERE?' No good answer, except for exploring culture differences. Note that Chili Cheese Fries here are just pickled jalapeño slices sprinkled on cheese fries.
July 13, 2025 at 10:57 PM
I can hear my sensible friends asking 'Why the heck did you go THERE?' No good answer, except for exploring culture differences. Note that Chili Cheese Fries here are just pickled jalapeño slices sprinkled on cheese fries.
I'm getting so that I don't need translation tools for everything.
July 13, 2025 at 5:49 PM
I'm getting so that I don't need translation tools for everything.
Sofia and Seagull early this morning. Also a statue of three mothers looking at twin babies.
July 13, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Sofia and Seagull early this morning. Also a statue of three mothers looking at twin babies.
Nice feature of Helsinki Airport near gate 15.
July 12, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Nice feature of Helsinki Airport near gate 15.
Low angle morning sun lighting up the dew on tall grasses.
July 9, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Low angle morning sun lighting up the dew on tall grasses.
Archery at Cudgel War
July 7, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Archery at Cudgel War
Thistle and bee in Finland
July 7, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Thistle and bee in Finland
SCA Related - I am at Cudgel War in Inkoo Finland. There was a celebration for the premiere member of the Mark. It's a fun very friendly event.
July 6, 2025 at 7:16 PM
SCA Related - I am at Cudgel War in Inkoo Finland. There was a celebration for the premiere member of the Mark. It's a fun very friendly event.
The supermarket had lots of choices for cleaning. I couldn't choose.
July 5, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The supermarket had lots of choices for cleaning. I couldn't choose.
I had dinner at an Indian restaurant tonight. The next table had a woman with a Rhode Island accent. It felt kind of like home.
July 5, 2025 at 6:02 PM
I had dinner at an Indian restaurant tonight. The next table had a woman with a Rhode Island accent. It felt kind of like home.
I am not getting a sweet waffle, but they do have them.
July 5, 2025 at 11:30 AM
I am not getting a sweet waffle, but they do have them.
Waffles for lunch
July 5, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Waffles for lunch
The architecture in Stockholm is eye catching.
July 5, 2025 at 12:23 AM
The architecture in Stockholm is eye catching.