Reposted by @grumpygrackle.bsky.socialbooksbyjeffrey @booksbyjeffrey.bsky.social · 21/09/2026TIL about the 9-masted "treasure ships" from the Ming-Era China. They dwarfed every other vessel and approx 400 ft long. There were 60 of them in the fleet! You can see the size comparison in the last image. Img 1: Artist Misha Zia Img 2: Artist Stephen Biesty #history #china #boats #naval 1114
Reposted by @grumpygrackle.bsky.socialbooksbyjeffrey @booksbyjeffrey.bsky.social · 14/09/2026New experiment: I’m going to start counting how many times I say “umm” or “uhh” in a day. join me. 121
Reposted by @grumpygrackle.bsky.socialbooksbyjeffrey @booksbyjeffrey.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Remember this book? It's been 12 years. I wrote a review of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing. Let's see if it still holds up... #bookreviews #booksky #konmari booksbyjeffrey.substack.com/p/book-revie... 071
Reposted by @grumpygrackle.bsky.socialbooksbyjeffrey @booksbyjeffrey.bsky.social · 01/09/2026I’m well short of the 1000 words per day goal I set for my vacation. I’ve been felled with health issues (temporary ones). I will recover. #writingcommunity 061
Reposted by @grumpygrackle.bsky.socialbooksbyjeffrey @booksbyjeffrey.bsky.social · 30/08/2026The Mandala — Chapter 13: Uncle booksbyjeffrey.substack.com/p/the-mandal... #booksky #writingcommunitybooksbyjeffrey.substack.comThe Mandala — Chapter 13: UncleThe Half That Remained 071
Reposted by @grumpygrackle.bsky.socialbooksbyjeffrey @booksbyjeffrey.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Article posted: Does your workspace affect your creativity? I gave my workspace a chi-lift. Pics inside! booksbyjeffrey.substack.com/p/does-your-... #minimalism #writingcommunity #fengshuibooksbyjeffrey.substack.comDoes your workspace affect your creativity?I game my workspace a chi-lift. Pictures inside! 131
Reposted by @grumpygrackle.bsky.socialbooksbyjeffrey @booksbyjeffrey.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Awesome LOTR trilogy posters by Ricardo Federico #tolkien #tolkienart #lordoftherings 131
Reposted by @grumpygrackle.bsky.socialbooksbyjeffrey @booksbyjeffrey.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Aww, thanks. 011
Reposted by @grumpygrackle.bsky.socialbooksbyjeffrey @booksbyjeffrey.bsky.social · 10/08/2026RT if you still remember how bad this gang was from Stranger Things 021
Reposted by @grumpygrackle.bsky.socialbooksbyjeffrey @booksbyjeffrey.bsky.social · 25/06/2026“There is no instance of a country having benefitted from prolonged warfare” —Sun Tzu, The Art of War, 5th Century BCE #quoteoftheday #history 172
Reposted by @grumpygrackle.bsky.socialbooksbyjeffrey @booksbyjeffrey.bsky.social · 11/06/2026Settling in for a 2hr session of Waterdeep Dragon Heist, followed by a 1hr session of Storm King's Thunder. Anyone played these adventures? #dnd #ttrpg 141
Reposted by @grumpygrackle.bsky.socialbooksbyjeffrey @booksbyjeffrey.bsky.social · 09/06/2026God Emperor of Dune, finished! I wrote a review if you want to see my thoughts. #bookreviews #booksky #dunesky booksbyjeffrey.substack.com/p/book-revie...booksbyjeffrey.substack.comBook Review: God Emperor of DuneIn Worm We Trust 2363
Reposted by @grumpygrackle.bsky.socialbooksbyjeffrey @booksbyjeffrey.bsky.social · 03/06/2026I’m feeling critical today. If anyone has 1,000 words of fiction they want critiqued, send it my way. Any genre is welcome. Warning: I will be honest. Disclosure: I’m not a published author. #writingcommunity #writers #amwriting 5444
Reposted by @grumpygrackle.bsky.socialbooksbyjeffrey @booksbyjeffrey.bsky.social · 02/06/2026🇨🇦Canada vs 🇺🇿Uzbekistan starting now. One of two friendly tune up games for Canada before the World Cup kicks off. #worldcup #soccer #football 031
Reposted by @grumpygrackle.bsky.socialbooksbyjeffrey @booksbyjeffrey.bsky.social · 01/06/2026Love these two. Two of the finest aminals to ever aminal. Photo by my son. One of the best sons to ever son. #catsky 0101
Reposted by @grumpygrackle.bsky.socialHamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 25/05/2026#MakerspaceMonday! Do you know we offer sound studios to help you learn an instrument or record your music? Visit Central and Dundas, Red Hill, Turner Park, and Valley Park to get your creative juices flowing. Learn how #Makerspaces can inspire at hpl.ca/makerspaces #HamOnt #Libraries #Music 082
Reposted by @grumpygrackle.bsky.socialGalina @galactaga.bsky.social · 24/05/2026booksbyjeffrey.substack.com/p/the-mandal...booksbyjeffrey.substack.comThe Mandala — Chapter One: Hao’s Last WinterA first look inside the world of The Mandala, read by me. 052
grumpygrackle.bsky.social @grumpygrackle.bsky.social · 20/05/2026@booksbyjeffrey.bsky.social I am curious about your Sci fi comedy book you have in the works 000
grumpygrackle.bsky.social @grumpygrackle.bsky.social · 20/05/2026@booksbyjeffrey.bsky.social I can't wait to read the full edition of Mandla! 040
Reposted by @grumpygrackle.bsky.socialbooksbyjeffrey @booksbyjeffrey.bsky.social · 20/05/2026You win! 011
