📺 Netflix, Disney+, Prime and still I can't find anything to watch on the old gogglebox. Hit me up with some movie suggestions; I love horror and sci-fi. The more obscure the better. Bonus points if it is 90s and trashy. What should I watch tonight?

#MovieNight #Horror #SciFi #Movies #Recommendations

Unfortunately, I'm in the market for a different #Mastodon app for Android, because @moshidon is breaking down. I don't know why, but it often fails to refresh feeds, giving tons of "Too many requests" errors. It's been doing this intermittently for the past few months. It's a shame because #Moshidon has a lot of good features and I probably won't be able to find them all in another app.

App #recommendations are appreciated.

What are some programs/tools/packages that you can't live without?

https://piefed.social/c/linux4noobs/p/1960711/what-are-some-programs-tools-packages-that-you-can-t-live-without

What's the most important thing to wear for winter running? Here's my friend Lois's must-have choice for running safely on ice and snow.

https://www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/running/2020/01/most-important-wear-winter-running

#running #SeniorRunning #WhatToWear #recommendations #winter #shoes #spikes #safety

March 2026 Wrap-Up

March was a month of celebration, because it was my birthday! I spent so much time outside my house, and didn’t manage to watch or read as much as I did eat cake. I did, however, contribute a sizable amount of words to my work-in-progress–a collection of short stories–currently sitting at around 16,000 words. I’ve also acquired a writing buddy, and we’re working towards the same word count of about 40,000 words by the end of this year. Writing this is my way of keeping myself accountable towards that goal.

Anyway, since there isn’t much to report in this month’s wrap-up, I’ll share a little more about what I’m looking forward to at the end.

MARCH WATCHED

I started off the month very strong with the Academy awards, which I streamed online. I only managed to watch three out of the five nominated Best International Feature Films, which ultimately was awarded to Sentimental Value, from Norway. I also managed to catch one film in cinemas, Hoppers by Disney-Pixar. It’s honestly one of the best animations I’ve watched in a while and it reminded me closely of the animated films they used to make back when I was a child. 

I do have to say, though, that the TV shows I watched in March were fantastic, and I highly recommend them. The 8 Show is reminiscent of Squid Game, but even more terrifying. I also finally watched How to Get to Heaven From Belfast, written and directed by Lisa McGee (Derry Girls) and it was such a good watch. Such a good mystery-thriller set in Ireland. I’ll be posting the review soon.

Film List 

1. Sirāt (2025)

2. O Agente Secreto / The Secret Agent (2025)

3. Hoppers (2026)

4. Saw I (2004) – Rewatch

5. Saw II (2005) – Rewatch

TV List

1. The 8 Show (2024)

2. How to Get to Heaven From Belfast (2026)

MARCH READS

March saw my reading picking up a little from the previous two months this year. As mentioned in my previous wrap-ups, I’m trying not to use novels as a gauge for how much I read in a month. In doing so, I slowed down my reading to really got to consider the language and ideas that the writer so thoughtfully put on the page. Finally finished The Will to Change by bell hooks which I’ve already published the review for!

Book List

1. The Will to Change by bell hooks – Reviewed 

2. Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata 

In March I also read two very thought provoking essays on topics I care deeply about. The first was published on The Markaz Review–Language and the Mother Eternal by Farah Ahamed where she talks about what happens to a mother tongue when the person who taught you them is gone, and how language might be a channel in which to process grief and acceptance. The essay was published in their newest issue, which is themed Mother Tongue. 

The other essay I read was shared by Paul Tremblay on his Bluesky feed, called The Reverse-Centaur’s Guide to Criticizing AI by Cory Doctorow, who is Science fiction writer. The element that drew me into this essay was his acknowledgement of society’s expectations of Science fiction writers–that they are psychics, or predictors of the future. I think every writer should read the article, because in it, he outlines what AI is, why its agenda is being pushed, and what it means for the future of artists. 

WHAT’S IN STORE FOR APRIL 

I’ve acquired some eARCs of some 2026 releases:

1. One Yellow Eye by Leigh Radford 

2. Woodfeast by Meg Ripley 

Before I get on with my April TBR, there’s one book that I’ve already decided to DNF for now, at the time of writing–The Age of Calamities by Senaa Ahmed. I’m sure that there is an audience out there for her writing, but sadly her audience is not me. This was actually the Weird Women Bookclub (WWB) pick for March which spilled over into my April. So here’s my TBR:

1. Vanishing World by Sayaka Murata (WWB)

2. One Yellow Eye by Leigh Radford 

And here are some new releases I’m looking forward to watching:

1. Lee Cronin’s The Mummy (Film)

2. Something Very Bad is Going to Happen (TV)

3. Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man (Film)

Whenever I can't sleep¹ there's nothing better than a comfy, stupid, familiar movie. You know. An orange cat of movies. Not so stupid to make you groan, but must only require one braincell.

I'm looking to expand my repertoire.

Current insomnia movie is Pacific Rim.
I put it on, and may not make it to the end. Nap land in 3..2...1....zzz²

Now, importantly, collecting responses:

What is your naptime movie? Why?

#movies #recommendations
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¹ that's tight now
² I won't reply until I'm zzzzz...

Sugar Spine - Chained To Your Garden -.... well i can actually relate.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAO3g1SuDSQ

#music #metal #recommendations #fleeingFromEasterShizzle

I'm not saying we didn't enjoy spending time with the kids when they were younger, but they are infinitely more fun now they can read and play cards against humanity (family edition) with us. And other games which require reading too.

I feel like we've unlocked a new level of parenting. Does anyone have any recommendations of other card games we can get them into?

We'll try Fluxx next I think!

#parenting #cards #cardgames #recommendations