electric brain dump
@electricbraindump@mementomori.social
Crafty, dark and neurodivergent. Sci-fi and cult horror movie lover. Always finding new hobbies. Mid 40s woman in tech. Avatar: Selfie of a dark-haired woman with blue eyes and one arm resting over her head, looking straight into the camera. The bottom half of the photo is bright blue and her face becomes a series of dots. Header: Panoramic photo of a snow-covered meadow leading to a small river and an evergreen forest.
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electric brain dump
@electricbraindump@mementomori.social
Crafty, dark and neurodivergent. Sci-fi and cult horror movie lover. Always finding new hobbies. Mid 40s woman in tech. Avatar: Selfie of a dark-haired woman with blue eyes and one arm resting over her head, looking straight into the camera. The bottom half of the photo is bright blue and her face becomes a series of dots. Header: Panoramic photo of a snow-covered meadow leading to a small river and an evergreen forest.
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@electricbraindump@mementomori.social
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1d ago
I bought two different books on writing poetry, with prompts to get you started.
Unfortunately, one of the books while encouraging you to "write deeply" the author also at many times criticises all the ways you can fall into "trite" and/or "workshop standard" poetry and how absolutely awful it is - as a way to try to convince you why it needs to be deep. Almost setting up rules to follow and expectations for qualities, or you'll inevitably be an unworthy poet (my interpretation of the introduction.) What a way to discourage people from even trying.
Write that trite poem and play around with it, go to that poetry or writing workshop, enjoy the community. Express yourself.
And yeah unfortunately that book is going to go straight into the next donation pile. I'll see what the other one brings for ideas.
#writing #poetry #opinions #currentlyReading
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Steve Mitchell
@SteveMino@mastodonapp.uk
Setting down new roots for when Twitter goes extinct Geeky enough to still read comic books and nerdy enough to read science books for fun, so that makes me a dork I’m also an atheist, socialist, bibliophile that enjoys real ale and cricket. Before COVID I used to go to the cinema, the theatre and music and comedy gigs much more frequently than I do nowadays I usually follow back provided that you are tooting
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Steve Mitchell
@SteveMino@mastodonapp.uk
Setting down new roots for when Twitter goes extinct Geeky enough to still read comic books and nerdy enough to read science books for fun, so that makes me a dork I’m also an atheist, socialist, bibliophile that enjoys real ale and cricket. Before COVID I used to go to the cinema, the theatre and music and comedy gigs much more frequently than I do nowadays I usually follow back provided that you are tooting
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@SteveMino@mastodonapp.uk
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Apr 15, 2026
After finishing my 32nd book of the year, my next ebook will Joe Hill: The IWW & the Making of a Revolutionary Working Class Counterculture by Franklin Rosemont
#CurrentlyReading #Goodreads #ReadingChallenge #Bibliophile #Booklovers #Bookworm #Kindle #ebook #JoeHill #IWW #Wobbly #Wobblies #DontMournOrganise #Socialism #Socialist #TradeUnions
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Steve Mitchell
@SteveMino@mastodonapp.uk
Setting down new roots for when Twitter goes extinct Geeky enough to still read comic books and nerdy enough to read science books for fun, so that makes me a dork I’m also an atheist, socialist, bibliophile that enjoys real ale and cricket. Before COVID I used to go to the cinema, the theatre and music and comedy gigs much more frequently than I do nowadays I usually follow back provided that you are tooting
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Steve Mitchell
@SteveMino@mastodonapp.uk
Setting down new roots for when Twitter goes extinct Geeky enough to still read comic books and nerdy enough to read science books for fun, so that makes me a dork I’m also an atheist, socialist, bibliophile that enjoys real ale and cricket. Before COVID I used to go to the cinema, the theatre and music and comedy gigs much more frequently than I do nowadays I usually follow back provided that you are tooting
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@SteveMino@mastodonapp.uk
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Apr 09, 2026
I have now read 29 books this year, and my next ebook will be Memoirs of Martinus Scriblerus.
#CurrentlyReading #Goodreads #ReadingChallenge #Bibliophile #Bookworm #Booklovers #eBook #Kindle #MemoirsOfMartinusScriblerus #1001BooksYouMustReadBeforeYouDie
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Steve Mitchell
@SteveMino@mastodonapp.uk
Setting down new roots for when Twitter goes extinct Geeky enough to still read comic books and nerdy enough to read science books for fun, so that makes me a dork I’m also an atheist, socialist, bibliophile that enjoys real ale and cricket. Before COVID I used to go to the cinema, the theatre and music and comedy gigs much more frequently than I do nowadays I usually follow back provided that you are tooting
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Steve Mitchell
@SteveMino@mastodonapp.uk
Setting down new roots for when Twitter goes extinct Geeky enough to still read comic books and nerdy enough to read science books for fun, so that makes me a dork I’m also an atheist, socialist, bibliophile that enjoys real ale and cricket. Before COVID I used to go to the cinema, the theatre and music and comedy gigs much more frequently than I do nowadays I usually follow back provided that you are tooting
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@SteveMino@mastodonapp.uk
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Mar 18, 2026
After finishing my 23rd book of the year, my quest to reread all of the James Bond novels - and buy the new editions to replace my tatty old secondhand copies - continues with John Gardner’s second contribution to the series.
#CurrentlyReading #Goodreads #ReadingChallenge #Booklovers #Bookworm #Bibliophile #JohnGardner #JamesBond #JamesBond007 #ForSpecialServices #BondJamesBond
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Steve Mitchell
@SteveMino@mastodonapp.uk
Setting down new roots for when Twitter goes extinct Geeky enough to still read comic books and nerdy enough to read science books for fun, so that makes me a dork I’m also an atheist, socialist, bibliophile that enjoys real ale and cricket. Before COVID I used to go to the cinema, the theatre and music and comedy gigs much more frequently than I do nowadays I usually follow back provided that you are tooting
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Steve Mitchell
@SteveMino@mastodonapp.uk
Setting down new roots for when Twitter goes extinct Geeky enough to still read comic books and nerdy enough to read science books for fun, so that makes me a dork I’m also an atheist, socialist, bibliophile that enjoys real ale and cricket. Before COVID I used to go to the cinema, the theatre and music and comedy gigs much more frequently than I do nowadays I usually follow back provided that you are tooting
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@SteveMino@mastodonapp.uk
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Mar 12, 2026
After completing my twentieth book of the year, I have decided to reread this in light of the recent passing of Rob Grant
#CurrentlyReading #Goodreads #ReadingChallenge #Bibliophile #Booklovers #Bookworm #RobGrant #Incompetence #AdAstraRob
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Steve Mitchell
@SteveMino@mastodonapp.uk
Setting down new roots for when Twitter goes extinct Geeky enough to still read comic books and nerdy enough to read science books for fun, so that makes me a dork I’m also an atheist, socialist, bibliophile that enjoys real ale and cricket. Before COVID I used to go to the cinema, the theatre and music and comedy gigs much more frequently than I do nowadays I usually follow back provided that you are tooting
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Steve Mitchell
@SteveMino@mastodonapp.uk
Setting down new roots for when Twitter goes extinct Geeky enough to still read comic books and nerdy enough to read science books for fun, so that makes me a dork I’m also an atheist, socialist, bibliophile that enjoys real ale and cricket. Before COVID I used to go to the cinema, the theatre and music and comedy gigs much more frequently than I do nowadays I usually follow back provided that you are tooting
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@SteveMino@mastodonapp.uk
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Mar 08, 2026
Nineteen books into the year so far and it’s time for one of those books that you have to read because people that read books tell you that you have to read this book! My next download onto my Kindle (other ebook readers are available) is going to be Crime and Punishment
#CurrentlyReading #Goodreads #ReadingChallenge #Bibliophile #Booklovers #Bookworm #Kindle #KindleFire #CrimeAndPunishment #FyodorDostoevsky #1001BooksYouMustReadBeforeYouDie
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Steve Mitchell
@SteveMino@mastodonapp.uk
Setting down new roots for when Twitter goes extinct Geeky enough to still read comic books and nerdy enough to read science books for fun, so that makes me a dork I’m also an atheist, socialist, bibliophile that enjoys real ale and cricket. Before COVID I used to go to the cinema, the theatre and music and comedy gigs much more frequently than I do nowadays I usually follow back provided that you are tooting
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Steve Mitchell
@SteveMino@mastodonapp.uk
Setting down new roots for when Twitter goes extinct Geeky enough to still read comic books and nerdy enough to read science books for fun, so that makes me a dork I’m also an atheist, socialist, bibliophile that enjoys real ale and cricket. Before COVID I used to go to the cinema, the theatre and music and comedy gigs much more frequently than I do nowadays I usually follow back provided that you are tooting
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@SteveMino@mastodonapp.uk
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Feb 23, 2026
Fifteen books read already this year, so this becomes the next escapee from that teetering tower that is my to be read pile! (Actually, they’re safely stored in several carrier bags)
#Goodreads #ReadingChallenge #CurrentlyReading #Bibliophile #Booklovers #Bookworm #TBRpile #BernieSanders #FightOligarchy #Socialism #Socialist
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Steve Mitchell
@SteveMino@mastodonapp.uk
Setting down new roots for when Twitter goes extinct Geeky enough to still read comic books and nerdy enough to read science books for fun, so that makes me a dork I’m also an atheist, socialist, bibliophile that enjoys real ale and cricket. Before COVID I used to go to the cinema, the theatre and music and comedy gigs much more frequently than I do nowadays I usually follow back provided that you are tooting
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Steve Mitchell
@SteveMino@mastodonapp.uk
Setting down new roots for when Twitter goes extinct Geeky enough to still read comic books and nerdy enough to read science books for fun, so that makes me a dork I’m also an atheist, socialist, bibliophile that enjoys real ale and cricket. Before COVID I used to go to the cinema, the theatre and music and comedy gigs much more frequently than I do nowadays I usually follow back provided that you are tooting
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@SteveMino@mastodonapp.uk
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Feb 20, 2026
I have read fourteen books so far this year, and next up is something a bit different, except that I have read quite a few books about the sex industry in general, but erotic/exotic dancing and striptease specifically
#Goodreads #ReadingChallenge #CurrentlyReading #Bibliophile #Booklovers #Bookworm #TimKeefe #SomeOfMyBestFriendsAreNaked #SexIndustry #SexWork #SexWorkIsWork
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Steve Mitchell
@SteveMino@mastodonapp.uk
Setting down new roots for when Twitter goes extinct Geeky enough to still read comic books and nerdy enough to read science books for fun, so that makes me a dork I’m also an atheist, socialist, bibliophile that enjoys real ale and cricket. Before COVID I used to go to the cinema, the theatre and music and comedy gigs much more frequently than I do nowadays I usually follow back provided that you are tooting
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Steve Mitchell
@SteveMino@mastodonapp.uk
Setting down new roots for when Twitter goes extinct Geeky enough to still read comic books and nerdy enough to read science books for fun, so that makes me a dork I’m also an atheist, socialist, bibliophile that enjoys real ale and cricket. Before COVID I used to go to the cinema, the theatre and music and comedy gigs much more frequently than I do nowadays I usually follow back provided that you are tooting
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@SteveMino@mastodonapp.uk
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Feb 17, 2026
I am now thirteen books into 2026, and the next ebook will be Mrs McGinty's Dead by Agatha Christie
#CurrentlyReading #Goodreads #ReadingChallenge #Bibliophile #Booklovers #Bookworm #AgathaChristie #HerculePoirot
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Steve Mitchell
@SteveMino@mastodonapp.uk
Setting down new roots for when Twitter goes extinct Geeky enough to still read comic books and nerdy enough to read science books for fun, so that makes me a dork I’m also an atheist, socialist, bibliophile that enjoys real ale and cricket. Before COVID I used to go to the cinema, the theatre and music and comedy gigs much more frequently than I do nowadays I usually follow back provided that you are tooting
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Steve Mitchell
@SteveMino@mastodonapp.uk
Setting down new roots for when Twitter goes extinct Geeky enough to still read comic books and nerdy enough to read science books for fun, so that makes me a dork I’m also an atheist, socialist, bibliophile that enjoys real ale and cricket. Before COVID I used to go to the cinema, the theatre and music and comedy gigs much more frequently than I do nowadays I usually follow back provided that you are tooting
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@SteveMino@mastodonapp.uk
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Feb 12, 2026
I haven’t actually finished any of the books that I’ve already started reading, but I’m going to start to read this today and hope to finish it before the day is over. Happy Darwin Day everyone!
#CurrentlyReading #Goodreads #ReadingChallenge #Bibliophile #Booklovers #Bookworm #CharlesDarwin #OnNaturalSelection #Evolution #NaturalSelection #TheoryOfEvolution #DarwinDay
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Kevin LaRose,aka Grumpasaurus
@Thumper1964@mindly.social
Currently living in East Tennessee, blind progressive, baseball nerd, trying my best to make a difference from my keyboard. #Resist #GoMariners #GoZags
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Kevin LaRose,aka Grumpasaurus
@Thumper1964@mindly.social
Currently living in East Tennessee, blind progressive, baseball nerd, trying my best to make a difference from my keyboard. #Resist #GoMariners #GoZags
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@Thumper1964@mindly.social
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Feb 01, 2026
#Books #CurrentlyReading Buckeye by Patrick Ryan. Got to say, I’m totally into this book! It’s historical fiction, focusing on two families in a small Ohio town beginning around WWII and continuing into the 60s and beyond, I haven’t gotten to the end yet. It is extremely well written. There’s plenty of family drama, but it’s not overly dramatic. Don’t be surprised if it grabs you and holds on. And expect your feels to, um, feel.
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Steve Mitchell
@SteveMino@mastodonapp.uk
Setting down new roots for when Twitter goes extinct Geeky enough to still read comic books and nerdy enough to read science books for fun, so that makes me a dork I’m also an atheist, socialist, bibliophile that enjoys real ale and cricket. Before COVID I used to go to the cinema, the theatre and music and comedy gigs much more frequently than I do nowadays I usually follow back provided that you are tooting
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Steve Mitchell
@SteveMino@mastodonapp.uk
Setting down new roots for when Twitter goes extinct Geeky enough to still read comic books and nerdy enough to read science books for fun, so that makes me a dork I’m also an atheist, socialist, bibliophile that enjoys real ale and cricket. Before COVID I used to go to the cinema, the theatre and music and comedy gigs much more frequently than I do nowadays I usually follow back provided that you are tooting
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@SteveMino@mastodonapp.uk
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Jan 30, 2026
Seven books down for the year, so this manages to escape from the teetering tower that is my to be read pile (actually, most of them are crammed into a couple of Waterstones bags!)
#CurrentlyReading #Goodreads #ReadingChallenge #TBRpile #Bibliophile #BookLovers #Bookworm #Godless #DanBarker #Atheist #Atheism
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