Bryan

Everything was beautiful and nothing hurt.

Reading

Book Art

A Pattern Language

Christopher Alexander


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    When I look at my own childhood photos, it’s often the Polaroids that fill me with the most joy. So when my wife got me a Polaroid camera for my birthday earlier this year, I got excited. It’s a brick, but I’m trying to get in the habit of taking it out with us more often.

    Three Polaroid photos show children reading and selecting books in a library setting.

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    My friend Chris just released his fifth album under the banner of Love Axe. If you like politically and socially conscious acoustic and indie rock, you should check out Optimism Paranoia Desperation Abolition.

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    Health

    Completed my 15th extended fast tonight (48 hrs) and closing in on 40 lbs down.

    Shows a weight loss of 37.3 pounds since January 15, with a downward arrow symbol.

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    Finished reading: The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning by Margareta Magnusson 📚

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    Why do I have to talk myself out of buying every enameled cast iron pan that crosses my feed? Le Creuset? Staub? Hell, even Lodge. Be still my heart, your 9-quart cocotte has got you covered, with room to spare…ribs.

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    Photography

    Sort of a rough day, but I saw some pretty things.

    A waterfall cascades down a dark cliff surrounded by lush green trees and foliage.
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    Highlights

    Happy Father’s Day to my dad. A proud veteran who got out with my mom and protested today against the worst President in U.S. history, period. NPR affiliate WCMU interviewed him. I’m lucky my heros are my parents.

    A man holding a 'Veterans Against Trump' sign is being interviewed by a journalist at an outdoor gathering.
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    Spotted on a leisurely walk this evening: “Trump is a rapist and a racist.”

    A handwritten sign with a political message is placed on the ground near a brick staircase outside a building.
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    Photography

    Waiting on those dog days of summer. She’s ready, I’m not. 🐕‍🦺 📷 🌞

    A curly-haired dog sits on a beige sofa next to a cushion, gazing out the window.
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    Rivian emailed me earlier this week about an event they were having at Helvetia Farm Market, so I scheduled a test drive with an R1S this morning. I got a Tri Motor model, which of course was pretty decked out and plenty quick. Nice ride. Kid 1 votes no because they don’t have video games. 😉 💸 🚙

    Several Rivian EV trucks/SUVs are parked in front of a large farm building under a cloudy sky, with traffic cones placed in front of the trucks.

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    How is GNC still in business? Who is shopping there?

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    If I didn’t already have an X-T5, I’d probably get this. Too spendy, though.

    Fujifilm X-E5

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    Like so many things that found me later than they should have, Pet Sounds changed me. I don’t think I gave it a real listen until I was deep into my twenties. But I was only seven when Kokomo was all over the radio. Can you blame me? Rest in peace, Brian Wilson.

    Wouldn’t it be nice?

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    I was reading this article from the New York Times and found this map interesting. The eastern half of Oregon that wants to secede and join Idaho? Over 40% of the population is on Medicaid.

    A map of the eastern United States displays varying shades of gray to indicate the percentage of the population enrolled in Medicaid, highlighting high enrollment in rural areas of eastern Kentucky and eastern Louisiana.
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    Photography

    Not quite a full moon. Shot handheld while in my underwear on the front porch.

    A bright, nearly full moon is shown against a dark night sky, highlighting its craters and surface details.

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    I remember how excited I was when I moved to Portland 10 years ago and found out my apartment was on the parade route. Awesome views right from the comfort of my 2nd floor living room. But Rose Festival or Starlight parade now? Nope. I just don’t like dealing with crowds.

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    Of all the footwear I’ve owned through the years, only my Chacos remain. They are indestructible and will outlive me. They are eternal. They are time itself.

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    “This ‘Weekend at Bernie’s’ remake sucks.”

    A man in a suit is being pushed in a wheelchair by another person, accompanied by security personnel, in a formal setting.

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    Also, I updated my blog with a modified version of the Microwave theme on Micro.blog. I’m digging it.

    Bryan Robb

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    “There is no housing shortage in the Midwest.” 🙄😑

    A map of the United States shows the percentage change in active housing inventory for sale between May 2019 and May 2025, with varying increases and decreases by state.

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    Currently reading: The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning by Margareta Magnusson 📚

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    RSS > Newsletters.

    Trying out the latest Reeder app from the maker of Mela, my go-to for saving and organizing recipes.

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    Photography

    Perched on my hill.

    A scenic view of a rural landscape featuring a grass field, a line of wooden posts, and a distant mountain under a clear sky.