Testing something.
Looking forward to attending the ATmosphere conference in Seattle this weekend with a couple coworkers.
Jury Duty Summons
Two days spent in the courthouse for jury duty and not being chosen for any trial, I’m still left with many things to ponder.
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 more) that I started this series at the recommendation of a neighbor. He suggested it one evening at trivia and then showed up at my house with the first 3 books the following day. He was pretty serious about the recommendation.
I rather hope that we, as a species, survive long enough to get to a point where it’s feasible to live in space long term and explore beyond our solar system. Beyond the thrill of imagining the possibilities and empathizing with all the struggles they face, stories that include well-intentioned people with kind hearts stumbling through life’s challenges pull me right in.
I’ll make a plan to watch the show soon. The same neighbor that dropped off the books said he may have enjoyed the show more.
I’m looking forward to reading something different though. I’m rejoining my old book club and I’m already behind on the reading for this month.
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 atmospheric river along with some wild wind. We (the neighbors and I) anticipated losing our power and indeed we did. With above ground power lines and tall trees, the wind does that apparently.
A dark evening: kimberlykg.com/2025/02/2…
Yesterday evening, we had only our second storm this winter. This one came in the form of an atmospheric river along with some wild wind. We (the neighbors and I) anticipated losing our power and indeed we did. Wi…
This little guy has become such a constant companion that I’ve begun naming him. Lately, he’s Robbie the Ribbiter.
I’ve never seen him, but sometimes I’m fairly certain he’s inside with me. This was recorded in my basement.
This little guy has become such a constant companion that I’ve begun naming him. Lately, he’s Robbie the Ribbiter.
I’ve never seen him, but sometimes I’m fairly certain he’s inside with me. This was recorded in my basement. kimberlykg.com/2025/02/2…
Yes, we’ll be there.
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I guess he likes me.
My youngest is thriving in college but he’s so busy that we haven’t done a family call in a couple weeks and the last text from him just said “wonderful, thank”.
He’s coming up so we can see a play this weekend though, so I guess I’ll let it slide. Ha!
@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 didn’t know what to expect. My takeaway: A nighttime Maker Faire meant to cheer you up in the dead of winter. There are installations spread around Portland, but we went to just a couple locations. Tonight is the final night for this year.
World Trade Center
There were many fun and interactive exhibits here, both inside and out. This is just a small subset.
The dragon on the south waterfront was very cool. The fire was hot from where we were standing, I wouldn’t want to be standing right underneath it.
Pioneer Courthouse Square
This was probably my favorite installation. The lights subtly changed colors.
I love the community spirit in Portland. I didn’t take any good photos of individual costumes, but people are lovely and creative.
Another display here was a door that had a different scene behind it every time you opened it. Sometimes you were looking at a beautiful nebula and other times, there was a dinosaur running at you. My photos didn’t do it justice though.
Creativity, color, fire AND community. What’s not to love?
@gryphondreamer.bsky.social Hi friend!
Finished reading: Tiamat’s Wrath by James S. A. Corey This book was more exciting and I like where we’ve landed now. Excited to read the final book in the series next. 📚
Some Weekend Sewing
I filled my time this weekend with some sewing. I had been wanting to make a bag for my daughter to hold some of her art supplies for a while. I didn’t remember the pattern/steps well so I did an experiment first.
I made several mistakes on this first one, but it turned out well enough. It’s missing the tabs though.
This is the bag for my daughter. I’m happy with how it turned out. (She was excited when I sent her the pictures too. I suppose that’s what matters! Ha!)
Then I thought I’d make this tiny one with cork, which came together really quickly. I haven’t sewn with cork before. Is it usually very, VERY thin? The bag is adorable, but I think I’ll remake it with interfacing so it feels a bit more solid.
Some Bluesky threads that helped today:
I need a word that means “Task that’s annoying to do at the time you’re reminded of it”.
Examples: Kindle needs charging, just as I’ve snuggled into bed to read. The backup camera needs to be cleaned, right as I’m ready to get on my way.
Does this exist? Can we make one up, if not?