Even as someone who is for continued zoning reform, pro density, pro affordable housing, pro walkable communities — I’m nearly 100% convinced the YIMBY movement has become nothing more than the propaganda arm of the Homebuilders Association.
I really like the look of the new Land Cruisers. I just wish they offered one with a fully electric powertrain.
Sometimes I check out street view of the places where I used to live. This is across the street from West Circle where I lived freshman year at MSU. So weird how relentlessly East Lansing facilitates the destruction of its fine-grained commercial district despite surface parking almost everywhere.

“Experience the rare opportunity to own an architecturally significant home designed by renowned architect Alden B. Dow, FAIA. Completed in 1952 for Dow’s brother-in-law, Robert Bennett, this extraordinary residence blends mid-century modern artistry with timeless elegance and thoughtful updates.”
1015 W Sugnet Rd, Midland, MI 48640 | MLS #50174558 | Zillow
Whenever I see 🧵🪡 1/x on a post, the likelihood I’m about to read something cringe is near 100%.
Saturday Recap
Well, I won’t make that mistake again.

One of the most overlooked and least known iOS features: when you select text in a Safari article on iOS and tap “Share” to send it via Messages, the shared link includes the text you selected as a quote.

Anyone else tracking all the things?

In the last year, Detroit proper grew more than the central cities of Austin, Denver, San Francisco, Phoenix, Los Angeles, San Diego, Dallas, or Portland.
Detroit’s population grows for second straight year. Prior estimates revised upward
Some of my favorites from Santa Cruz last weekend. Afterword.blog
Catching up on some photos from my trip. I’d never seen Jade growing street side before. Afterword.blog

I have been leaning more heavily toward Bluesky lately, primarily because of moderation features. Today I also figured out how to integrate Bluesky replies into my self-hosted Ghost blog, which makes it more appealing. If you want to find me over there, here’s the link.
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Deepfake of deceased man gives his own impact statement in court
Peak adulthood is buying a new garage door and acting like spending four figures on something so utterly banal isn’t soul crushing.
This will never stop being funny.

Hit a milestone today with 20 lbs lost over the past 4 months. Feels good to be out of my rut and making progress toward a goal.