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Thank you for dropping-by, I hope you enjoy your visit. The main content is to be found in the blog, where I discuss everything and anything, but, topics including: photography, nature, technology, food, movies, music, politics, and life in the Highlands of Scotland, make regular appearances.
I commonly write reviews of movies (or films, if you prefer). Some movie reviews are short, others will be discussed in more detail. The scope covered will be mainly mainstream English language movies from the 1930s until the present day.
About me
My name is Iain MacDonald and I live in the Highlands of Scotland (although I have lived elsewhere in the past). I use Fitheach as my online pseudonym, on this website, on Mastodon, and on Matrix. I am a big fan of Free & Open Source Software, which I use both professionally and at home.
Computing and technology tend to infuse themselves into my other interests, as once you learn some skills in one area it is convenient to use them to solve problems in other spheres.
When not tinkering with computers, I am likely to be found repairing things because living in the countryside you learn to be resourceful.
Of course, man doesn't live by SSH tunnels and kerosene vapour burners alone, so, food, as a subject, makes regular appearances, too.
My latest Life articles
My most recent ramblings can be found in the Life section.
My latest Mastodon posts
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Fitheach
Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:04:52 +0000
Imagine if humans were more like dogs. When visiting friends, who aren't in, rather than leaving a card, we'd just have a pee in the front garden.
Wed, 16 Oct 2024 13:02:16 +0000
very sad news about Neachdainn
Elisabeth, my ex, has asked me to thank everyone for their kind words of condolence. It was much appreciated.
I'd also like to extend my thanks. I'm sorry I didn't reply to any of the comments. Neachdainn's passing was still very raw, and I didn't feel like "chatting" about it.
Wed, 16 Oct 2024 12:10:48 +0000
The passing of #Neachdainn has made me redouble my efforts to maximise the quality time I spend with #Gruoch. Dogs have such a short lifespan, and one never knows when something may happen.
Photo taken yesterday, when it was still sunny.
Tue, 15 Oct 2024 13:03:41 +0000
very sad news about Neachdainn
#Neachdainn looks entirely normal in the the photos attached to my previous post. That was far from the case.
We are both completely heartbroken. Everyone's dog is special. We just think Neachdainn was extra special.
Goodbye, my wee friend.
Tue, 15 Oct 2024 12:54:51 +0000
very sad news about Neachdainn
It is with great sadness that I have to tell you that my precious wee boy, #Neachdainn, is no longer with us. What we thought initially was a simple complaint, turned out to be much more serious. Amongst other things, he had a tumor next to his brain. It is probable he was in great pain. He was put to sleep.
I'd like to thank my ex for looking him for the past 4.5 years, nursing him for the last few weeks, and making the painful decision.
Thu, 26 Sep 2024 14:05:34 +0000
It's been a while since I rebooted my laptop.
Only rebooted because I needed to clean my keyboard. 😃