{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Micro.blog - Craig James","home_page_url":"https://micro.blog","feed_url":"https://micro.blog/posts/CraigJames","_microblog":{"about":"https://micro.blog/about/api","id":"23611","username":"CraigJames","bio":"Photos, small thoughts, and essays curated by Craig James. \nI’m equal parts amazed, amused, and appalled. ","pronouns":"","is_following":false,"is_you":false,"following_count":200,"discover_count":0},"author":{"name":"Craig James","url":"http://www.craigajames.com","avatar":"https://avatars.micro.blog/avatars/2026/00/23611.jpg"},"items":[{"id":"88201834","content_html":"<p>Today I was reminded how exhausting it is to be a caregiver - and how grateful I am for the men and women who work in our hospitals.</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://CraigJames.micro.blog/2026/04/13/today-i-was-reminded-how.html","date_published":"2026-04-14T00:48:21+00:00","author":{"name":"Craig James","url":"http://www.craigajames.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F00%2F23611.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"CraigJames"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"00:48","date_timestamp":1776127701,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"88132056","content_html":"<p>Spring has officially started.</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcraigjames.micro.blog%2Fuploads%2F2026%2Fmasters.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"433\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://CraigJames.micro.blog/2026/04/12/spring-has-officially-started.html","date_published":"2026-04-13T00:38:43+00:00","author":{"name":"Craig James","url":"http://www.craigajames.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F00%2F23611.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"CraigJames"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-13 00:38","date_timestamp":1776040723,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"88081987","content_html":"<p>Unexpected trip to the emergency room with my stepfather who had fallen out of bed. His condition was serious enough to warrant medical attention - but not serious enough to move to the top of ER list. Many hours spent waiting, but grateful he is all right.</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcraigjames.micro.blog%2Fuploads%2F2026%2Fimg-5663.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://CraigJames.micro.blog/2026/04/11/unexpected-trip-to-the-emergency.html","date_published":"2026-04-12T03:07:43+00:00","author":{"name":"Craig James","url":"http://www.craigajames.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F00%2F23611.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"CraigJames"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-12 03:07","date_timestamp":1775963263,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"88021777","content_html":"<p>I had the very important responsibility for preparing the “Emperor’s Platter” for our Friday night dinner guests.</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcraigjames.micro.blog%2Fuploads%2F2026%2Fimg-5662.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://CraigJames.micro.blog/2026/04/10/i-had-the-very-important.html","date_published":"2026-04-11T01:42:31+00:00","author":{"name":"Craig James","url":"http://www.craigajames.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F00%2F23611.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"CraigJames"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-11 01:42","date_timestamp":1775871751,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"87949765","content_html":"<p>It’s one of my favorite weekends of the year… “a tradition unlike any other.” Looking forward to another nail-biting finish.</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcraigjames.micro.blog%2Fuploads%2F2026%2Fimg-0164.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"416\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://CraigJames.micro.blog/2026/04/09/its-one-of-my-favorite.html","date_published":"2026-04-10T00:43:14+00:00","author":{"name":"Craig James","url":"http://www.craigajames.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F00%2F23611.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"CraigJames"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-10 00:43","date_timestamp":1775781794,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"87884768","content_html":"<p>Spring is taking its time arriving, so for now it lives in impressionist art. Warmer days ahead.</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcraigjames.micro.blog%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F699eef71e8.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://CraigJames.micro.blog/2026/04/08/spring-is-taking-its-time.html","date_published":"2026-04-09T03:52:53+00:00","author":{"name":"Craig James","url":"http://www.craigajames.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F00%2F23611.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"CraigJames"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-09 03:52","date_timestamp":1775706773,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"87806063","content_html":"<p>I’m really grateful it’s another TACO Tuesday. It’s exhausting living in Trump’s America, and it’s debilitating watching the rest of the world suffer at the hands of the slim majority who voted for him. How much more of this can we take? How much more can the world take? 2029 can’t come soon enough.</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://CraigJames.micro.blog/2026/04/07/im-really-grateful-its-another.html","date_published":"2026-04-08T00:19:54+00:00","author":{"name":"Craig James","url":"http://www.craigajames.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F00%2F23611.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"CraigJames"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-08 00:19","date_timestamp":1775607594,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"87727062","content_html":"<p>It’s Master’s Week, which makes it officially spring in the Mid-Atlantic - and that means it’s time to play golf again. Today was cold and windy, but the sun was out and so was I.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcraigjames.micro.blog%2Fuploads%2F2026%2Fimg-5657.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"467\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcraigjames.micro.blog%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F279fa4d241.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://CraigJames.micro.blog/2026/04/06/its-masters-week-which-makes.html","date_published":"2026-04-06T22:20:32+00:00","author":{"name":"Craig James","url":"http://www.craigajames.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F00%2F23611.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"CraigJames"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-06 22:20","date_timestamp":1775514032,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"87666317","content_html":"<p>The Wok-Master, working on Sunday night sausage, peppers, and onions.</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcraigjames.micro.blog%2Fuploads%2F2026%2Fimg-5655.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://CraigJames.micro.blog/2026/04/05/the-wokmaster-working-on-sunday.html","date_published":"2026-04-06T00:17:57+00:00","author":{"name":"Craig James","url":"http://www.craigajames.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F00%2F23611.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"CraigJames"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-06 00:17","date_timestamp":1775434677,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"87618003","content_html":"<p>My wife and daughter hosted a lovely wedding shower for my niece today. They worked so hard to produce a memorable event - and we got lucky with a beautiful, sunny afternoon the twenty guests to sit outside and enjoy the weather. So nice to have a few hours of family and pleasant distraction.</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcraigjames.micro.blog%2Fuploads%2F2026%2Fimg-3663.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://CraigJames.micro.blog/2026/04/04/my-wife-and-daughter-hosted.html","date_published":"2026-04-05T01:42:15+00:00","author":{"name":"Craig James","url":"http://www.craigajames.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F00%2F23611.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"CraigJames"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-05 01:42","date_timestamp":1775353335,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"87568849","content_html":"<p>Years ago a friend advised me: <em>Take care of yourself. Get a massage regularly.</em> For years I ignored this advice. Eventually though, I bought in to the idea, and now it’s a non-negotiable part of my life. Every two weeks I get a deep tissue massage. There’s no going back now!</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcraigjames.micro.blog%2Fuploads%2F2026%2Fimg-5648.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://CraigJames.micro.blog/2026/04/03/years-ago-a-friend-advised.html","date_published":"2026-04-04T02:46:10+00:00","author":{"name":"Craig James","url":"http://www.craigajames.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F00%2F23611.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"CraigJames"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-04 02:46","date_timestamp":1775270770,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"87501629","content_html":"<p>Seems like this is where we’re at.</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcraigjames.micro.blog%2Fuploads%2F2026%2Fimg-4895.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://CraigJames.micro.blog/2026/04/02/seems-like-this-is-where.html","date_published":"2026-04-03T00:15:52+00:00","author":{"name":"Craig James","url":"http://www.craigajames.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F00%2F23611.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"CraigJames"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-03 00:15","date_timestamp":1775175352,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"87433528","content_html":"<p>April showers bring… street floods. Extreme weather, but I’m sure there’s nothing to worry about.</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcraigjames.micro.blog%2Fuploads%2F2026%2Fimg-5641.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"449\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://CraigJames.micro.blog/2026/04/01/april-showers-bring-street-floods.html","date_published":"2026-04-02T00:59:32+00:00","author":{"name":"Craig James","url":"http://www.craigajames.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F00%2F23611.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"CraigJames"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-02 00:59","date_timestamp":1775091572,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"87360586","content_html":"<p>Q12026 comes to an end - but more importantly, we’ve got baseball as a beautiful distraction.</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcraigjames.micro.blog%2Fuploads%2F2026%2Fimg-5629.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://CraigJames.micro.blog/2026/03/31/q-comes-to-an-end.html","date_published":"2026-04-01T00:19:45+00:00","author":{"name":"Craig James","url":"http://www.craigajames.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F00%2F23611.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"CraigJames"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-01 00:19","date_timestamp":1775002785,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"87290451","content_html":"<p>Waxing Gibbous. The full moon approaches.</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcraigjames.micro.blog%2Fuploads%2F2026%2Fimg-5627.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://CraigJames.micro.blog/2026/03/30/waxing-gibbous-the-full-moon.html","date_published":"2026-03-31T00:05:12+00:00","author":{"name":"Craig James","url":"http://www.craigajames.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F00%2F23611.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"CraigJames"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-31 00:05","date_timestamp":1774915512,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"87222618","content_html":"<p>Another cold front moves through and I’m hoping this is the last night I have to wear my winter coat and wool hat when I walk Ruby after dinner. Oh, and I’d like to put the weighted blanket away until next year.</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://CraigJames.micro.blog/2026/03/29/another-cold-front-moves-through.html","date_published":"2026-03-30T00:37:45+00:00","author":{"name":"Craig James","url":"http://www.craigajames.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F00%2F23611.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"CraigJames"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-30 00:37","date_timestamp":1774831065,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"87169995","content_html":"<p>Signs of spring in the yard, signs of hope in the country as “No Kings III” tops 9 million protesters according to some estimates. What’s the saying? <em>Hope springs eternal.</em></p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcraigjames.micro.blog%2Fuploads%2F2026%2Fimg-5624.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"437\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcraigjames.micro.blog%2Fuploads%2F2026%2Fimg-5625.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://CraigJames.micro.blog/2026/03/28/signs-of-spring-in-the.html","date_published":"2026-03-29T00:18:53+00:00","author":{"name":"Craig James","url":"http://www.craigajames.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F00%2F23611.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"CraigJames"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-29 00:18","date_timestamp":1774743533,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"87100986","content_html":"<p>Breached the $4 barrier and can’t imagine it coming down anytime soon. Within weeks, we’ll feel the impact in almost everything else we buy. We have only just begin to see the damage this ill-conceived war will cause. Better buckle up for the next few years.</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcraigjames.micro.blog%2Fuploads%2F2026%2Fimg-5623.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"388\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://CraigJames.micro.blog/2026/03/27/breached-the-barrier-and-cant.html","date_published":"2026-03-27T20:52:13+00:00","author":{"name":"Craig James","url":"http://www.craigajames.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F00%2F23611.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"CraigJames"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-27 20:52","date_timestamp":1774644733,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"87034243","content_html":"<p>Terrific <a href=\"https://www.jamesmcmurtry.com\">James McMurtry</a> concert at the Avalon Theater last night. He has to be one of America’s most literate (and political) songwriters. A great show.</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcraigjames.micro.blog%2Fuploads%2F2026%2Fimg-5620.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://CraigJames.micro.blog/2026/03/26/terrific-james-mcmurtry-concert-at.html","date_published":"2026-03-26T21:55:40+00:00","author":{"name":"Craig James","url":"http://www.craigajames.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F00%2F23611.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"CraigJames"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-26 21:55","date_timestamp":1774562140,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"86956346","content_html":"<p>Friends Jerry and Kevin make the trip to the Eastern Shore for an overnight visit and a James McMurtry concert at the Avalon. Plus spring pops its head up - a good day!</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://CraigJames.micro.blog/2026/03/25/friends-jerry-and-kevin-make.html","date_published":"2026-03-25T20:32:01+00:00","author":{"name":"Craig James","url":"http://www.craigajames.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F00%2F23611.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"CraigJames"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-25 20:32","date_timestamp":1774470721,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"86895609","content_html":"<p>Pieces of my life spread out before me.</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcraigjames.micro.blog%2Fuploads%2F2026%2Fd3bd135032.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"446\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://CraigJames.micro.blog/2026/03/24/pieces-of-my-life-spread.html","date_published":"2026-03-24T23:52:54+00:00","author":{"name":"Craig James","url":"http://www.craigajames.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F00%2F23611.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"CraigJames"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-24 23:52","date_timestamp":1774396374,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"86829991","content_html":"<p>Tonight a community group hosted one of their on-going “Conversations on Race” at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum - which is now hosting a Frederick Douglas exhibit - <em><a href=\"https://cbmm.org/bear-me-into-freedom/\">Bear Me Into Freedom</a></em>. The exhibit provided important context for the discussion - and a reminder how entrenched racism remains.</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcraigjames.micro.blog%2Fuploads%2F2026%2Fbd26a04819.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://CraigJames.micro.blog/2026/03/23/tonight-a-local-community-group.html","date_published":"2026-03-24T02:08:58+00:00","author":{"name":"Craig James","url":"http://www.craigajames.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F00%2F23611.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"CraigJames"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-24 02:08","date_timestamp":1774318138,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"86732521","content_html":"<p>A rite of spring: the umbrellas go up.</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcraigjames.micro.blog%2Fuploads%2F2026%2Fimg-5615.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://CraigJames.micro.blog/2026/03/22/a-rite-of-spring-the.html","date_published":"2026-03-22T17:29:36+00:00","author":{"name":"Craig James","url":"http://www.craigajames.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F00%2F23611.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"CraigJames"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-22 17:29","date_timestamp":1774200576,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"86699329","content_html":"<p>Lovely overnight in DC at the Monaco, a visit to the National Portrait Gallery, and lunch with friends we hadn’t seen in a while. And nice weather too! All you can ask for.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcraigjames.micro.blog%2Fuploads%2F2026%2Fimg-5612.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"449\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcraigjames.micro.blog%2Fuploads%2F2026%2Fimg-5610.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"452\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://CraigJames.micro.blog/2026/03/21/lovely-overnight-in-dc-at.html","date_published":"2026-03-22T00:05:47+00:00","author":{"name":"Craig James","url":"http://www.craigajames.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F00%2F23611.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"CraigJames"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-22 00:05","date_timestamp":1774137947,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"86648527","content_html":"<p>Happy Birthday Julien. Wonderful DC dinner at Filomena.</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcraigjames.micro.blog%2Fuploads%2F2026%2Fimg-5608.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://CraigJames.micro.blog/2026/03/20/happy-birthday-julien-wonderful-dc.html","date_published":"2026-03-21T02:14:39+00:00","author":{"name":"Craig James","url":"http://www.craigajames.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F00%2F23611.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"CraigJames"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-21 02:14","date_timestamp":1774059279,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}}]}