iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Chris Piuma @wordgarbler.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Oh, it’s Bandcamp Friday, I should promote something. I put out a little… single? EP? song suite? a few months ago. It was an attempt to process some grief and some feelings of helplessness during illness. Without wanting to be too gloopy about it. It’s got guitars.

theminorthirds.bandcamp.com

Reckless, by The Minor Thirds

1 track album

152

Chris Piuma @wordgarbler.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I can’t be the only person who fast forwards past the first few seconds of YouTube videos that start with a clip of a joke that comes later in the episode? I’m sure it’s trendy for a reason but it’s so off-putting.

130

Chris Piuma @wordgarbler.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Ha ha ha, I got to read it before it's officially out in the world! Anyway, if you (like me) enjoy novels where the main character is Death itself, then you (like me) will enjoy this one.

151

Reposted by Chris Piuma

Elephant Mastodon @emath.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Let the Muppets retire, man. Make something new.

151

Chris Piuma @wordgarbler.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Lots of great songs here, but I am especially glad that Jenny Toomey's take on Cheat made the list. So good.

youtu.be

Cheat

YouTube video by Jenny Toomey - Topic

041

Chris Piuma @wordgarbler.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

This four-disc set Cole Porter songs covered over the decades was a great way to get into both the songs and the musicians, all from way before my time; it also meant Red Hot + Blue hit harder when it came out a few years later. But also, this is why I got my first CD player. To listen to this.

From This Moment On: The Songs of Cole Porter. From the Smithsonian Collection of Recordings.

252

Chris Piuma @wordgarbler.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

I'll take "Graphic design is my passion" for $20, Alex.

110

Chris Piuma @wordgarbler.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

well anyway turns out it’s pretty fucking good

000

Chris Piuma @wordgarbler.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Oh, Dolly was behind *that* Common Threads? The AIDS Quilt documentary? We’re going to spend the next hundred years unearthing more of the amazing things she did.

319360

Chris Piuma @wordgarbler.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

I've been listening to the Feldman Edition albums that Mode put out, and it's been really lovely to spend this time soaking in the Morton Feldman. And only one left to listen to! You know, the six-hours-long-without-breaks second string quartet. That one.

feldmanedition.bandcamp.com

Morton Feldman

140

Chris Piuma @wordgarbler.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

This is my occasional reminder that, if we know each other, and if you’re interested in playing D&D or other ttrpgs, you should get in touch. Even/especially if you haven’t done it before.

020

Chris Piuma @wordgarbler.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

I took a few months off for health reasons but WE ARE BACK.

052

Chris Piuma @wordgarbler.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Some artworks you see once and then every few years after that they return to your mind, unbidden, unexpected, and you greet them and let them take over for a while. RIP Yayoi Kusama.

Yayoi Kusama's Aggregation: One Thousand Boats Show. A sculpture of a small boat, covered in phalluses and women's shoes, painted white, on a sort of wallpaper of repeated images of the same boat.

070

Chris Piuma @wordgarbler.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Well, the algorithm just recommended a YouTube video that was uploaded 20 years ago, guess I’ll just turn to dust and blow away now…

040

Reposted by Chris Piuma

Paul ✍🏻 Dean @paullicino.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

An increasingly pervasive element of modern life is having a machine in your home or a phone in your hand that is constantly trying to do things that you do not consent to.

0269118

Chris Piuma @wordgarbler.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Sometimes I start to think: I should write a novel. Why would I write a novel? To find out what writing a novel is like. To have clearer thoughts about novels. To learn why I would write a novel. Of course these efforts fail. Then a dozen years pass and I start to think: I should write a novel.

030

Reposted by Chris Piuma

Chris Piuma @wordgarbler.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

For those playing along, I also revisited the major Ives orchestral works not too long ago, so: 4, Unanswered, Central Park, Holidays, Orch Set 2, Three Places, 2, 3, 1. (I did not dabble in the Universe completions. I may have forgotten something.)

021

Chris Piuma @wordgarbler.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Yesterday I listened to all nine Beethoven symphonies for the first time in decades and here’s how I’d rank them, from most to least enjoyed: 7, 9, 5, 6, 1, 3, 2, 4, 8. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

5140

Reposted by Chris Piuma

Anthony Etherin @anthonyetherin.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Friends, Submissions to “Elementary Penguin: A journal of Words, Wordplay, Poetry, and Puzzles” are now open! Details here: anthonyetherin.wordpress.com/wp-content/u...

anthonyetherin.wordpress.com

13019

Chris Piuma @wordgarbler.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

OK, fine, I'll post a perfect album from the 90s.

Ed's Redeeming Qualities: More Bad Times.

020

Chris Piuma @wordgarbler.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

I dunno I’m gonna geoguess or something? twitch.tv/MegaphonicFM

twitch.tv

MegaphonicFM - Twitch

guessing stuff

030

Chris Piuma @wordgarbler.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

I guess I'm gonna stream more Jackbox games! I literally cannot think of anything else to stream. twitch.tv/MegaphonicFM

010

Chris Piuma @wordgarbler.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Who do I know in Toronto who’s free for something fun tomorrow (Sunday) afternoon? Drop me a line…

000

Reposted by Chris Piuma

The Spouter-Inn @thespouterinn.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

New! @erlking.bsky.social talks about Michael Crummey's novel The Adversary, and @sakbari.bsky.social returns to Moby-Dick (along with Natalie Diaz's Postcolonial Love Poem). Check your podcast app or listen at megaphonic.fm/spouter/93

megaphonic.fm

93. The Adversary / Moby-Dick. | The Spouter-Inn

Michael Crummey’s novel The Adversary and rereading Herman Melville’s novel Moby-Dick alongside Natalie Diaz’s Postcolonial Love Poem.

133

Chris Piuma @wordgarbler.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

The government website survey, asking for feedback on how well the government website worked today, also did not work today.

060

Chris Piuma @wordgarbler.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

I am going to stream on twitch tonight during the @erlking.bsky.social slot (7:30 eastern) and I have no idea what I'm going to do. Pitch me suggestions.

230

Chris Piuma @wordgarbler.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

I was listening to a new-to-me album every day, but I got tired of choosing what to listen to, so I decided to listen to all 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die (2021 edition), in order, and not listen to any other albums in between. Now, 311 days later, I have done it. So what have I learned?

181

Reposted by Chris Piuma

Mairi Babb @mcbabb.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

TORONTO! Make your voices heard! Say NO to the reckless expansion of Billy Bishop Airport!! tc.canada.ca/en/corporate...

tc.canada.ca

Public consultation on the future of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport

Consultation collecting feedback on the future of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport

086

Chris Piuma @wordgarbler.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

A little queer poem from @itsakirby.bsky.social, included in On Occasion (a new anthology of occasional poems).

FAIRY KNOWS
KIRBY

My survival does not make me exceptional. Luck
Baby. History tells you you'll always be a target.
An orange rose in queer season. Fairy knows Where when to take cover, fuck in the
Shadows. Dance in the night of day. It's
Been this way, centuries sea to shining limbs
Querelle on the pier bathed in beauteous
Chests eyes hearts cocks afoot aflame
This is the place. Now the time pink ponies Reign underground surface only to fill
Lungs deep plunge low lower lower
Raise rise again again this last night
Eternity. A fag's life.

May there never be a time my face
Don't reek of your pits, balls.

143

Chris Piuma @wordgarbler.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

We’re gonna start with @bewilderingly.bsky.social ‘s recent puzzle and, well, we’ll see how much time we have after that!

120

Chris Piuma @wordgarbler.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Splash in NYC. I was a poor college student, with enough money for one (1) drink. I didn't want to dance and couldn't figure out what to do. The friend I went with was convinced the bartender was flirting with him and it was going to lead to something (it didn't); he made me stay to close the place.

120

Chris Piuma @wordgarbler.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

improv : yes, and :: poetry : no, banana

030

Reposted by Chris Piuma

Mikey Says Hey! @erlking.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

I present to you… TRENT MORRISSEY’S GUIDE FOR THE RECENTLY FUCKED, an in-character guide to Vampire the Masquerade that’s trying to be equal parts useful to new players and funny for veteran players. Please like and subscribe (not a meme) youtu.be/DHCT1-W9fJ0?...

youtu.be

Vampire the Masquerade: Trent Morrissey's Guide for New Embraces

YouTube video by trent morrissey

1187

Chris Piuma @wordgarbler.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Turns out the streaming version of the official release of Dylan's Live 1966 not-really-the-Royal-Albert-Hall concert edits out all of the between-song moments in the electric set. Including the "Judas!" bit.

000

Chris Piuma @wordgarbler.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Somebody make the poor souls at @puzzmo.com a figgy duff.

010

Reposted by Chris Piuma

Daniel Peake @quizzydan.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

In addition to hiring someone in our department - we're also keen on expanding our roster of setters who can compile American-style crosswords for our Cross Atlantic series. Are you a setter who might be interested in setting themed crosswords with a contemporary feel? If so, get in touch.

064

Chris Piuma @wordgarbler.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Can I recognize a book? And other trivia, tonight on our wee Twitch stream.

020

Reposted by Chris Piuma

Mikey Says Hey! @erlking.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

So @wordgarbler.bsky.social and I are hopefully finishing Love Eternal tonight! Right now! Come watch! www.twitch.tv/megaphonicfm

twitch.tv

MegaphonicFM - Twitch

Love Eternal pt III with Mikey and Chris

031

Reposted by Chris Piuma

Tom & Lorenzo @tomandlorenzo.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Please, for fuck's sake, stop dunking on those WaPo vids. All you're doing is giving them oxygen. Instead of quoting something you hate and think is stupid, how about we all start quoting things we like and want other people to see?

418925

Chris Piuma @wordgarbler.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

We saw the @canadianopera.bsky.social's production of Bluebeard's Castle (Bartók) and Erwartung (Schoenberg) last night (two one-act operas from the early 20th c.) — which we saw the last time they were mounted, back in 2015 — and they're still so, so great. The best thing I've seen them do.

120

Reposted by Chris Piuma

Mikey Says Hey! @erlking.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

My debut in the guest summer host chair over at @thespouterinn.bsky.social — talking about Joan Didion’s Year of Magical Thinking and @daviddemchuk.com’s novel Red X. megaphonic.fm/spouter/92

megaphonic.fm

92. The Year of Magical Thinking / Red X. | The Spouter-Inn

Joan Didion’s essay The Year of Magical Thinking and David Demchuk’s novel Red X.

1124

Reposted by Chris Piuma

AVCX Classic @avcx.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

AVCX Classic is open for submissions as of today! We love seeing work from everybody, especially new constructors and underrepresented people. WE CARE ABOUT DIVERSITY also always happy to workshop your stuff with you if helpful. Spec sheet: avxwords.com/submit-a-puz...

avxwords.com

Submit a Puzzle – AVCX

0113

Reposted by Chris Piuma

Chris Piuma @wordgarbler.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Just in time for Bandcamp Friday, here's the new EP/single/thingy from the Minor Thirds. It's called Reckless, it's about nine minutes long, it's the feel-bad song of the summer.

theminorthirds.bandcamp.com

Reckless, by The Minor Thirds

1 track album

054

Chris Piuma @wordgarbler.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Just in time for Bandcamp Friday, here's the new EP/single/thingy from the Minor Thirds. It's called Reckless, it's about nine minutes long, it's the feel-bad song of the summer.

theminorthirds.bandcamp.com

Reckless, by The Minor Thirds

1 track album

054

Chris Piuma @wordgarbler.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Ludicrously happy that this book won the prize! Maggie is amazing, as is the book. (Even more ludicrous that I learned the news from the CP24 news crawl at the doctor’s office.)

131

Reposted by Chris Piuma

Mikey Says Hey! @erlking.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Playing Love Eternal with @wordgarbler.bsky.social Come say hi! www.twitch.tv/megaphonicfm