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Crossposting to Flickr has been a game changer for me (and I hate using that term unnecesssarily). The only con (so far) is the stripping of exif data (I like having it in Flickr even though it’s kept private). For phone pics it’s an easy compromise. Time will tell for my “real camera” pics.

Not to minimize the threat but, I’m grateful for the GI Joe cartoons for educating us on what came to be today’s Republicans and their dysfunction. You have Cobra Commander, Destro, Zartan, The Baroness, Dr. Mindbender… all trying to lead and tearing each other apart during the process.

Today’s mood: Tool, “Fear Inoculum”. 🎵

Day 3. Had a small dish and this batch is 🌶️🔥. But very good. One more day and I think it’ll be exactly how I like it. #trustTheProcess #fermentation

Two open mason jars of 3 day old kimchi.

One day, for at least one meeting in my career, I’m going to be sitting in the back eating an apple (or cracker? or onion?) and, like Quint, to silence the crowd I’ll run my nails down the chalkboard and offer a solution that no one saw coming. 🦈 #JAWS #oneCanDaydream

The bright side of having to go to the office this time of year is getting to see the fall colors on the trees in the parking lot.

A mix of red, orange, and yellow leaves on trees, lining different rows of a parking lot next to a building.

Today’s mood: Say Sue Me 세이수미, “The Last Thing Left”. 🎵

Kimchi Day 2 progress and letting the jars breathe. Was tempted to take a bite but will give it another full day. 🥬🌶️🇰🇷#fermentationIsAwesome

Two open mason jars of kimchi fermenting on its second day.

Sad to learn the Angeles Crest Creamery is ending their newsletter. Totally understand the reasons but will miss the updates on the goats and ranch. 🐐

It’s difficult to work when your office mate is looking at you like this.

a cat sun bathing in the afternoon sunlight through a window is looking directly into the camera.

Midday walking scene.

through a window screen, a view of a park and a man walking his dog.

Today’s mood: Bob Marley & The Wailers, “One Love / People Get Ready”. 🎵

Continuing the Bob Marley kick. Riding high from the weekend and the KAD meetup.

Another scene from the Lost Coast trail. With next week’s extended weekend I just might have to take another drive out there for some more pictures.

At sunset, a view of the pacific ocean coast with some pine trees framing the image.

Today’s mood: Bob Marley & The Wailers, “Iron Lion Zion”. 🎵

Very much enjoyed yesterday’s local KAD meetup where we participated in a kimchi making demonstration. A really fun time with us all walking away with jars and various containers of freshly made vegan kimchi. Today I’m opening up the kimchi jars to let them “burp”. Fermentation is awesome.

a top down view of day old kimchi in a mason jar. two 1 quart mason jars filled with fresh kimchi.

Today’s mood: Hiss Golden Messenger, “Saturday’s Song”. 🎵

Listened to: Criminal podcast, Extraordinary and Compelling Reasons. 🎙️

Today’s mood: La Tigre, “Deceptacon”. 🎵

But of course! After listening to their Song Exploder’s episode it had to be this one.

Watched: Photographer An-My Lê: “A good picture is one that is surprising”. 📺📷

Loved the interview and, though I’ve always been “aware” of her work, it has inspired me to learn a lot more about it.

Today’s mood: Days of Summer, “Need to Escape” 🎵

Would rather be back here than in the office today. 🌲

A flat dirt road with rows of trees on both sides.

Apple Intelligence ads tell me that Apple just wants the mediocre and lazy to succeed at being mediocre and lazy.

Today’s mood: Def Leppard, “Animal” 🎵

Felt bad for the team at McDonalds this morning. They seemed out of sync and not too happy about it, which is abnormal for them (in my experience with this location). They’re usually super friendly and super quick. Hope they are able to turn it around soon.

Today’s mood: Garbage, “Only Happy When It Rains”. 🎵