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.

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

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.

Spotted on a leisurely walk this evening: “Trump is a rapist and a racist.”

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. 😉 💸 🚙

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

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

Fujifilm X-E5

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?

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.

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.

Rumor has it Fujifilm is about to drop an X-E5 with IBIS and a 40 MP sensor.

Fujifilm teaser suggests the rumored X-E5 is imminent – and it looks like an affordable X100VI alternative

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.

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

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

Bryan Robb

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

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

RSS > Newsletters.

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

Are those headshots of the project team in a work proposal really the move?

If even half the total claim of 41 aircraft damaged/destroyed is confirmed, it will have a significant impact on the capacity of the Russian Long Range Aviation force to keep up its regular large-scale cruise missile salvos against Ukrainian cities and infrastructure.

Justin Bronk, a senior research fellow for air power and technology at the Royal United Services Institute

Ukraine’s Drone Attack Deep Inside Russia: What to Know - The New York Times

A kindergarten teacher at my son’s school unexpectedly passed away over the weekend. Being in kindergarten himself, he couldn’t begin to believe or process this. My heart hurts for the family, students and colleagues. Tough last full week of school.