Don MacDonald

@donmacdonald
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Boston, MA. I draw and stuff, mostly history comics. Check out my graphic novel Machiavelli at http://donmacdonald.com
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Machiavelli Sample Chapterhttps://donmacdonald.com/machiavelli-prologue/
Don MacDonaldFeb 22

A People’s History of Ideas

https://donmacdonald.com/2026/02/a-peoples-history-of-ideas/

A People’s History of Ideas

I have written about history podcasts in this space before, and as we wait in this long winter for a new season of Mike Duncan’s Revolutions, I’d like to call your attention to another excellent hi…

Don MacDonald
Don MacDonaldFeb 19

Ventose Sketchbag

https://donmacdonald.com/2026/02/ventose-sketchbag/

Ventose Sketchbag

Madame Roland, who ended up becoming Frimaire Thomas Cromwell, from Hilary Mantel’s Bring Up the Bodies Cardinal Wolsey

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Don MacDonaldFeb 17

Republican Calendar, Year 234

Some better images of the past months: Vendemiaire is Danton Brumiare is St. Just Frimaire is Madame Roland Nivôse is Robespierre

https://donmacdonald.com/2026/02/republican-calendar-year-234/

Republican Calendar, Year 234

Some better images of the past months: Vendemiaire is Danton Brumiare is St. Just Frimaire is Madame Roland Nivôse is Robespierre

Don MacDonald
Don MacDonaldSep 16, 2024
Mario GuzmánAug 25, 2024

Mac OS X Leopard/Snow Leopard appreciation post.

• Mac Mail
• Mac Mail - Notes
• iTunes
• Finder

#MacOSX #MacOSXLeopard

Don MacDonaldJul 26, 2024
In honor of Paris 2024, and tomorrow being 9 Thermidor, here’s Maximilien Robespierre
Don MacDonaldJul 9, 2024
A #Boston mystery: What happened to all the trophies under the Longfellow Bridge?? https://www.boston.com/news/the-boston-globe/2024/07/09/what-happened-to-all-the-trophies-under-the-longfellow-bridge/?s_campaign=bcom%3Asocialflow%3Atwitter
What happened to all the trophies under the Longfellow Bridge?

For a decade, the underside of the Longfellow Bridge on this end of the Charles River has been home to one of the city’s strangest, and most beloved, DIY landmarks.

Boston.com
Don MacDonaldJun 26, 2024
YES https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/26/icloud-keep-downloaded-option-ios-18-macos-sequoia/
iCloud 'Keep Downloaded' Option Included in iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia

In iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia, Apple has added a new "Keep Downloaded" option when browsing items in iCloud, allowing users to...

MacRumors
Don MacDonaldJun 21, 2024
New blog post: Eating Habits of the Eastern Cottontail in my Garden. Figure out what to plant so your stuff doesn’t get devoured! https://donmacdonald.com/2024/06/eating-habits-of-the-eastern-cottontail-in-my-garden/
Eating Habits of the Eastern Cottontail in My Garden

Recently, within the past four or five years, rabbits have really moved in to my neighborhood and are eating everything. I thought I’d keep track of the things they didn’t like, as that would make …

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Don MacDonaldJun 17, 2024
#RedSox vs #Yankees, Fenway Park
Don MacDonaldJun 16, 2024
Play ball!