Mark Howells-Mead @permanenttourist.ch · 28/09/2026“The new $2,000 foldable iPhone folds just like a wallet that used to have $2,000 in it”. #OH 041
Reposted by Mark Howells-MeadRhys Wynne @rhys.wales · 28/09/2026Hey Folks, Bit of news this morning. We're happy to present WordCamp Manchester 2026! The event will take place in the Whitworth Locke Hotel on November 6th 2026. Launch Post: manchester.wordcamp.org/2026/alright... Buy Tickets: manchester.wordcamp.org/2026/tickets/ #wcmcr #wordcamp 2106
Mark Howells-Mead @permanenttourist.ch · 21/09/2026I was nearly 30 years into my web dev career before I found out that it's pronounced "en once". 110
Mark Howells-Mead @permanenttourist.ch · 21/09/2026“God Fodder” was one of the first CDs I ever bought. It still slaps hard, 35 years later. open.spotify.com/album/3jkqrE...open.spotify.comGod Fodder - Album by Ned's Atomic Dustbin | SpotifyNed's Atomic Dustbin · album · 1991 · 13 songs 000
Mark Howells-Mead @permanenttourist.ch · 19/09/2026Catching up on some blogging today. This time, a beautifully sunny and mercifully midge-free hike in the mountains of the north of Scotland last summer. permanenttourist.ch/2026/09/quin...permanenttourist.chQuinag from the A894A summer hike following the well-marked approach to Quinag, climbing steeply to its saddles for wide views across Assynt, Kylesku and the northwest coast. 000
Mark Howells-Mead @permanenttourist.ch · 19/09/2026Surely inspired that “Show Off Your Savvy” IKEA ad. 000
Mark Howells-Mead @permanenttourist.ch · 17/09/202602:39 open.spotify.com/track/4VVtU8... #IYKYKopen.spotify.comInsomniac - Radio EditEchobelly, Simon Vinestock · I Can't Imagine The World Without Me - The Best Of Echobelly · Song · 2001 000
Mark Howells-Mead @permanenttourist.ch · 14/09/2026One of the aspects of London I miss: the brutalist architecture dotted around the city. nicolasheinzelmann.com/2026/09/13/b...nicolasheinzelmann.comBrutalismus in LondonDer Anblick des unmöglich übersehbaren Trellick Towers während dem Notting Hill Carnival hat mich immer wieder gefesselt – und an den nächsten Tagen dazu geführt, dass ich mir etwas Brutalism… 010
Mark Howells-Mead @permanenttourist.ch · 10/09/2026“People said that you were easily lead, and they were half right”. SUCH a good lyric. open.spotify.com/track/2AUmcd...open.spotify.comReel Around the Fountain - John Peel Session 18/05/83The Smiths · Hatful of Hollow · Song · 1984 010
Mark Howells-Mead @permanenttourist.ch · 07/09/2026AI tools can speed up web design and content work, but they do not replace strategic judgment, client and customer understanding or long-term responsibility. Quality still depends on experienced people shaping the right solution. sayhello.ch/en/2026/09/a...sayhello.chAI is a tool. Years of industry experience makes its suggestions work. - Say Hello GmbHAI tools can speed up web design and content work, but they do not replace strategic judgment, client and customer understanding or long-term responsibility. Quality still depends on experienced peopl... 010
Reposted by Mark Howells-Meadtrouteyes @trouteyes.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Have you seen my snooker table, Doris? No farmer Griffiths. I haven't seen any snooker tables at all this morning. 15693162
Mark Howells-Mead @permanenttourist.ch · 04/09/2026I have spoken to a few website clients recently about dark / light mode toggling, so it seemed to be time for me to write some thoughts on this surprisingly complex technical feature. (A German version is linked on the website.) sayhello.ch/en/2026/09/d...sayhello.chDark and Light Mode: Designing for More Comfortable Websites - Say Hello GmbHHow effective dark and light mode systems combine user preference, accessibility and semantic colour roles that adapt to different environments without weakening brand identity. 020
Mark Howells-Mead @permanenttourist.ch · 03/09/2026Yes, but only if you don't lean on them. I usually can't stop myself, so I rarely use my standing desk elevated. As Nick says, taking a proper exercise break regularly will be much better than standing still with poor posture while you're working. 010
Mark Howells-Mead @permanenttourist.ch · 02/09/2026Just been in a chat with @keithdevon.com and he said how great is it to just have exchanges on social media with no ulterior motive. Just, ”here's something cool I found”. So, here's something cool I found: open.spotify.com/track/6PtIXI... #bangeropen.spotify.comYoung Lady, You're Scaring MeRon Gallo · HEAVY META · Song · 2017 010
Mark Howells-Mead @permanenttourist.ch · 30/08/2026Hiking from Stechelberg to Trachsellauenen yesterday afternoon. permanenttourist.ch/2026/08/trac...permanenttourist.chTrachsellauenen from StechelbergA steady hike from Stechelberg to Trachsellauenen on a quiet afternoon, with waterfalls, mountain views and a reassuring test of improving fitness. 010
Mark Howells-Mead @permanenttourist.ch · 28/08/2026I've wrapped up a big rebuild of a client project, which I originally designed and built in 2019. I migrated the entire site, including a login-only area, from a hybrid theme to 100% Full Site Editing. The site will also be extended with a new shop area soon. sayhello.ch/en/portfolio...sayhello.chTake off digitally with an information platform - Say Hello GmbHThe conception, design and programming of an information platform based on WordPress. 010
Reposted by Mark Howells-MeadMitch Canter @that.mitchcanter.me · 26/08/2026I've been playing around with WordPress 7.1's new "Responsive Block Styles" - it's powerful, but there's some limitations and "gotchas" that may be worth knowing. I did a deep dive below. Side note: it's good to be creating guides again! mitchcanter.me/wordpress-re...mitchcanter.meA Field Guide to Responsive Block Styles in WordPress 7.1 - Mitch CanterHow responsive styling works in WordPress 7.1 - viewports, theme.json syntax, custom breakpoints, pseudo states, and how it fits in a block theme. 097
Mark Howells-Mead @permanenttourist.ch · 28/08/2026Continuing our journey around Scotland and England during our autumn holiday in 2024. permanenttourist.ch/2026/08/fami...permanenttourist.chFamiliar Scottish territory and some new sightsVisiting Angus and Falkirk on our autumn holiday in 2024. 000
Mark Howells-Mead @permanenttourist.ch · 28/08/2026A little bit of Scotland in Switzerland. August 2018. 000
Reposted by Mark Howells-MeadWordPress Switzerland Community @wpswitzerland.ch · 27/08/2026Share your knowledge and experience with the community! The Call for Speakers for #WordCamp Switzerland 2027 is now open! The deadline for submission is 30 September 2026 EN – More information: switzerland.wordcamp.org/2027/call-fo... (other languages available) #wordpress #wcch #wcch2027 #murtenswitzerland.wordcamp.orgCall for SpeakersWordCamp Switzerland 2027 takes place on Saturday, 6 March 2027. We are looking for people who want to share their knowledge with the WordPress community – as a talk, lightning talk, or workshop. 023
Reposted by Mark Howells-MeadWordPress Switzerland Community @wpswitzerland.ch · 26/08/2026Registration for #WordCamp Switzerland 2027 in #Murten is officially open! So don't wait and secure your admission. There's an "Early Bird" price for the first batch of tickets! Tickets here: switzerland.wordcamp.org/2027/tickets/ (page also available in DE, FR and IT) #wcch #wcch2027 #WordPressswitzerland.wordcamp.orgTicketsOrder your tickets Tickets for the conference day on Saturday 6th March 2027. A separate registration will later be required for the Contributor Day on Friday 5th March 2027. 012
Mark Howells-Mead @permanenttourist.ch · 18/08/2026I cam to this a lot later than all you cool kids. But it's become one of my top ten albums. So good. open.spotify.com/album/5xFZ4i...open.spotify.comCome Around Sundown (Expanded Edition) - Album by Kings of Leon | SpotifyKings of Leon · album · 2010 · 16 songs 020
Mark Howells-Mead @permanenttourist.ch · 13/08/2026I remember seeing the previous “once in a generation” solar eclipse when I was 27. I understand the maths of eclipse much better than the maths of “generations”. 000
Mark Howells-Mead @permanenttourist.ch · 13/08/2026“Edward Bellamy once imagined that music on demand would be 'the limit of human felicity.' A modern apartment is full of things that once drew the same kind of awe.” ordinaryabundance.comordinaryabundance.comOrdinary AbundanceA walk through a modern apartment, through the eyes of the people for whom everything in it was new. 000
Mark Howells-Mead @permanenttourist.ch · 13/08/2026…unless you power off the monitor of course… 🤦♂️ 100
Mark Howells-Mead @permanenttourist.ch · 11/08/2026Did you know that if you connect your Macbook to a powered USB socket on a monitor using a USB-C cable, that charges the laptop battery? Therefore no need for the power adaptor. 🥸 120
Mark Howells-Mead @permanenttourist.ch · 07/08/2026Don’t chase butterflies. Make yourself a beautiful garden and then they will come of their own accord. And if they don’t, then you still have a beautiful garden. 010
Reposted by Mark Howells-MeadRob Whiting 📓 @whitingx.bsky.social · 07/08/2026‘The mayor of #NewYorkCity has assembled a crew of Silicon Valley and United States Digital Service veterans to overhaul city #Services with better software.’ www.wired.com/story/mamdan... #USDSwired.comZohran Mamdani’s NYC Tech Team Is What DOGE Should Have BeenThe mayor of New York City has assembled a crew of Silicon Valley and United States Digital Service veterans to overhaul city services with better software. 011
Mark Howells-Mead @permanenttourist.ch · 07/08/2026I love the Stereophonics: so much of their music has accompanied my wife and me through our life together. That being said, ”Pull The Pin” is one of the albums I listen to less often. It's a belter, though: I must remedy my omission. open.spotify.com/album/7hBCCA...open.spotify.comPull The Pin - Album by Stereophonics | SpotifyStereophonics · album · 2007 · 12 songs 010
Mark Howells-Mead @permanenttourist.ch · 05/08/2026Don’t get me started on individual vegetables being wrapped in plastic clingfilm… 010
Mark Howells-Mead @permanenttourist.ch · 30/07/2026Do you have any idea how long I’ve been waiting for this room? 120
Mark Howells-Mead @permanenttourist.ch · 28/07/2026That’s a shame. They’re on the High Street by City Square. 000
Mark Howells-Mead @permanenttourist.ch · 28/07/2026Ah yes, but did you also see Desperate Dan and Minnie the Minx? 100
Mark Howells-Mead @permanenttourist.ch · 28/07/2026A wonderful and honest insight into a terrifically British character. RIP Bill. 000
Mark Howells-Mead @permanenttourist.ch · 24/07/2026“Do you mean Dave Benson Phillips being dropped into custard/gunge on Get Your Own Back, or are you looking for a particular clip?” 010
Reposted by Mark Howells-MeadGaz @gazchap.com · 14/07/2026Didn't realise that Lesley Phillips had his own food brand. 031
Mark Howells-Mead @permanenttourist.ch · 17/07/2026It took me six years to get around to watching “Tenet”, and I really enjoyed it. I didn’t really follow it at all, but it’s a superbly well-filmed story. 010
Mark Howells-Mead @permanenttourist.ch · 17/07/2026www.youtube.com/watch?v=11fC...youtube.comThe Fast Show S3E1 - Even Better Than That!YouTube video by JamezM 110
Mark Howells-Mead @permanenttourist.ch · 16/07/2026Not every project needs the latest framework, the most expensive plugin, or a feature list as long as your arm. sayhello.ch/en/2026/06/s...sayhello.chSimplicity is a feature - Say Hello GmbHNot every project needs the latest framework, the most expensive plugin, or a feature list as long as your arm. 010
Mark Howells-Mead @permanenttourist.ch · 15/07/2026AFAIK and according to brief online research, it's only a proposed convention at the moment, not a "standard". 020
Mark Howells-Mead @permanenttourist.ch · 10/07/2026Might have to give it a go next winter. The hiking paths will be a lot less over-crowded, that's for sure. 000
Mark Howells-Mead @permanenttourist.ch · 10/07/2026It's a wonderful place but absolutely rammed with tourists. 100