Bryan Robb

From 2007-2015, I worked for the agency that orchestrated the rehab of the Book Cadillac, and I managed the urban revitalization grant programs that invested in the major parks and public spaces in and around downtown Detroit. I love seeing the comeback and miss being there.

The Guardian

Made some UI tweaks to my blog yesterday and have been considering adding a “Now” page. What makes a good one? Have an example to share?

Had to replace the volume pot on my Jazzmaster. Took me way too long to finally get this done.

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A cross-section of a tree trunk shows growth rings and rough bark edges.

I hope to take one photo every day in 2025 and post it to a collection on my blog. While I tend to think about new beginnings this time of year, seeing this stump today somehow seemed fitting. How many rings do we have left?

Took our kids to see Moana 2, my daughter’s first movie in theaters. For all of us, it was $90.52 for four matinee tickets, two bags of popcorn, and a Diet Pepsi.

Real talk…keeping kids entertained when they’re not in school or daycare for weeks is messy AF, especially in a small house.

A table is covered with various art supplies, including drawings, colored paper, LEGO pieces, and a box labeled "Dazzling Foil Art."

My Goals for 2025

Declutter my home. I've never been very good at this, but it's proven to be so much more difficult with two young kids. Still, I know I can do a better job and keep a cleaner house in the process. To start, I might do a packing party. Consistency in planning ahead for weekends away and other trips. ADHD makes this hard, but I’m always happiest when I have a well-conceived plan to execute.

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I’ve been at an indoor play place with my kids for going on 3 hours. They’ve been going hard, too. Hoping these maniacs fall asleep at a decent hour tonight and sleep in a little tomorrow. I still have my doubts. 😅

2024 was a bountiful year with many firsts to celebrate. Thankful for friends, family, travel, health, creative endeavors, and purpose. All the best in 2025. #2024

Convinced whoever is designing men’s swim trunks, particularly the internal mesh, have no understanding of male anatomy.

As we headed back west this morning over the Blue Mountains, we caught the start of a winter storm. Grateful we missed what was expected, and that things opened up on the other side of Pendleton, offering some sunny views before heading into the Columbia River Gorge.

Our boy wanted to wear a “pretty” hat tonight like his sister’s, so he wore one of his grandma’s sparkly hats when we went to see the Christmas lights in downtown Caldwell.

I have a hard time taking Bend, Oregon’s affordability woes seriously when the tallest residential building there is only 5 stories. Y’all don’t need another UGB expansion, you need a skyline.

Good to know that if I ever need to refresh my appreciation for Oregon urban planning, all I need to do is visit suburban Boise.