: It’s been five years since my best friend passed away. I think she would hate for her digital …
: Trying to focus on cute things I don’t really want to talk about the “big news” in the US, except to say that …
: This afternoon, my son and I went to watch the Hamilton recording that’s in movie theaters for …
: My son sent a text saying that his new apartment has reached “the pile stage of …
: Consistency is hard. Many years ago, I was tasked with defining a new architecture for getting pricing data into all …
: Streaks seem to work for me This happened a couple days ago. Sixteen hundred days “studying” German. After all this …
: Last night I was thinking about Joseph, Oregon which made me think of fresh tomatoes which made me …
: Accepting a Job is Emotional Last Friday I heard from two different companies that I would most likely be getting job offers this …
: Broadway in Portland - Some Like it Hot Tonight was the start of the 2025-2026 Broadway in Portland series for us with Some Like It Hot. It …
: Ivanpah Solar Power Facility The Ivanpah Solar Power Facility near Las Vegas is a sight to see.
: Late summer in Portland translates to spiders. Lots of them! Orbweavers specifically, I think. This …
: I didn’t know there was a Guinness World Record for walking on Lego bricks and I’m also …
: Besides the obvious struggle of being laid off, the most difficult part of this is missing people. …
: Beautiful wooden clock One of the services the local woodworking guild offers is estate sales. When a member passes away or …
: Another person to drink coffee with! Having my daughter back at home has been great for many reasons, but one unexpected bit of fun is …
: Heather Cox Richardson’s short history of the Nineteenth Amendment is just as good as …
: Humanity in Interviews There are good ways to interview people and not so good ways to interview people.
: Hoyt Arboretum It’s nice to be able to take a walk through one of my favorite places on a weekday morning. I …
: This past Friday marked a decade since we moved to Portland Oregon and this house. While it was …
: The Eldest is Home Our new-college-grad daughter moved back in this week while she figures out what her next steps will …
: 21 Years! I lucked out in the marriage department. Twenty one years ago I married a sweet, intelligent, …
: I just used my slide rule in my physics final. My youngest is thriving in school and in life. :)
: Old notes Cleaning out the neglected corners of my office I found an old notebook with a wild variety of …
: I don't have to work on Monday While certainly not unexpected, it’s still disappointing. Just shy of 4 years in, I was laid …
: The Oregon Garden in Silverton, Oregon Photos of the Conifer Garden at The Oregon Garden in Silverton, Oregon.
: Pretty pictures from/of the yard in the spring. Life has been busy lately so I’m just going to post some pretty pictures. I love my yard in …
: Some of the neighbors had told me they heard an eagle in the trees above my house, but no one had …
: Go watch Sinners. The sooner the better! My son texted to say not to watch any trailers or look up anything, just run to the theater as fast …
: New Growth Exciting time of year with new growth on all the plants.
: Springtime in the Yard Spring in our yard is colorful. We have several rhododendron bushes that bloom at different times. …
: Things you notice when you look closer.
: I noticed today that when the sun was shining the bees were out, but when the sun was hiding I …
: Cory Booker is a hero. AP news link here.
: Being at the ATmosphere Conference, spending time with intelligent, passionate people in real life, …
: Looking forward to attending the ATmosphere conference in Seattle this weekend with a couple …
: Jury Duty Summons Two days spent in the courthouse for jury duty and not being chosen for any trial, I’m still …
: No, Mr. President. We don’t want you to break the law.
: Finished: The Expanse Finished reading: Leviathan Falls by James S. A. Corey 📚 I suspect it was about a year ago (probably …
: Finally! I have wanted to see Hamilton forever, it seems!
: Finally! I have wanted to see Hamilton forever, it seems!
: I’m ready for people that actually love our country to be in office again. This is a disgrace.
: @steveflip.bsky.social Hey happy Friday.
: A dark evening Yesterday evening, we had only our second storm this winter. This one came in the form of an …
: A dark evening: kimberlykg.com/2025/02/2… Yesterday evening, we had only our second storm …
: This little guy has become such a constant companion that I’ve begun naming him. Lately, …
: This little guy has become such a constant companion that I’ve begun naming him. Lately, he’s Robbie …
: Yes, we’ll be there. [contains quote post or other embedded content]
: My youngest is thriving in college but he’s so busy that we haven’t done a family call …
: @re5et.bsky.social These are fun. github.com/sjpiper14…
: Maker Skill Trees! What a cool idea this is. https://github.com/sjpiper145/MakerSkillTree/tree/main
: PDX Winter Light Festival Last Saturday, Matt and I went to the Portland Winter Light Festival. I hadn’t been before and …
: @gryphondreamer.bsky.social Hi friend!
: Finished reading: Tiamat’s Wrath by James S. A. Corey This book was more exciting and I like where …
: Some Weekend Sewing I filled my time this weekend with some sewing. I had been wanting to make a bag for my daughter to …
: Some Bluesky threads that helped today: Multnomah County Office of Sustainability Lincoln’s …
: I need a word that means “Task that’s annoying to do at the time you’re reminded …
: Finished reading: The Familiar: A Novel by Leigh Bardugo 📚 I listened to this as an audiobook. I …
: Happy New Year! 2025! Is January 8th too late to wish someone a Happy New Year? I say no. Happy New Year! The …
: Currently reading: Tiamat’s Wrath by James S. A. Corey I’m anxious to see how the series is …
: Some professional news Some exciting professional news. We’ve been working on a new product at work and while …
: My son got home today (end of first term of sophomore year at college is this week), immediately …
: Matt set up some fun LED lights on the house that can be controlled with the WLED app. Our Sunday …
: PDX airport getting some love here.
: If you’re in PDX over the next few months, definitely visit the Exquisite Creatures event at …
: Not the best photo, but it represents pure joy. The blanket on the left covering kid #1, the blanket …
: Happy Thanksgiving! Both kids are home so I’m happy as can be. The daughter brought her cats …
: The Onion continues to bring me joy.
: Steam Bending This evening Yuri Kobayashi presented at the monthly Guild of Oregon Woodworkers meeting as part of …
: Some sights around the neighborhood on a recent walk. This is my favorite time of year in Oregon.
: My son and a friend of his took a short roadtrip (his first as an adult) to go see redwoods in …
: Currently reading: Persepolis Rising (The Expanse, #7) by James S.A. Corey 📚 Looking forward to …
: Finished reading: Babylon’s Ashes by James S.A. Corey 📚
: The only thing I’ve written this week that wasn’t work related was a pretty bad haiku …
: Well, this is new. The past two days I’ve had slugs INSIDE my (quite new) mailbox. I carefully …
: Currently reading: Babylon’s Ashes by James S.A. Corey 📚 I am SLOWLY make my way through this …
: Want to read: The Water Knife by Paolo Bacigalupi 📚
: Today I seem to have the opportunity to learn the term Vorführeffekt.
: Picking this up for Sam over the summer has turned out to be quite fun for me.
: I’m getting together with the neighborhood ladies this evening to complete our ballots. Vote!
: Look at this adorable perfection!
: Mad at the Jointer Every six weeks or so, I volunteer to assist with a Core Tools class that the Guild of Oregon …
: Fun in the Fediverse! In my latest exploration of micro.blog, I’ve been trying to understand the federation pieces. …
: This selvage quilt is really something. 🧵 🪡 mastodon.social/@BenitaSk…
: Our anniversary gift to each other this year was season passes to Broadway in Portland. Tonight was …
: New Quilt Top I had started this Star of Wonder quilt in July, but then stopped right before finishing the top …
: Hello! It’s past the time when I should set up my own personal space. I’ve been telling others …