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: 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.

: Seems like a Good Omen

: 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, …

: Testing something.

: 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 Hi.

: @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]

: I guess he likes me.

: 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 …

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: 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 …

: This is not my cat.

: 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!

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: 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 …