![\"dd-trees-03\"](\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F55400738585_1d5c288ef4_h.jpg\")
Raindrops on the hosta in our yard from a few years ago. It was cool that day, unlike the heat of the past two weeks.
\n![\"\"](\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/5173/2026/20200526-raindrops-on-hosta-m.jpg\")
\n","summary":"","url":"https://micro.daviddykstal.net/2026/07/29/raindrops-on-the-hosta-in.html","date_published":"2026-07-29T14:15:17+00:00","author":{"name":"David Dykstal","url":"https://daviddykstal.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F8ce326cd898bdf25bdf503b4e2979dad%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"ddykstal"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-29 14:15","date_timestamp":1785334517,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"94192766","content_html":"Trying a Flickr hosted photo. Pine cone, Essex Parkway, February 2026.\n
Perfect for cruisin'
\n![\"\"](\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/5173/2026/2025-06-20-103-dsc01948-m.jpg\")
\n","summary":"","url":"https://micro.daviddykstal.net/2026/07/16/perfect-for-cruisin.html","date_published":"2026-07-16T12:57:00+00:00","author":{"name":"David Dykstal","url":"https://daviddykstal.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F8ce326cd898bdf25bdf503b4e2979dad%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"ddykstal"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-16 12:57","date_timestamp":1784206620,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"93939829","content_html":"![](\"https://micro.blog/books/9780385539296/cover.jpg\")
\nAlso reading: The Road to Little Dribbling by Bill Bryson š (ebook from the library).
\n","summary":"","url":"https://micro.daviddykstal.net/2026/07/13/also-reading-the-road-to.html","date_published":"2026-07-13T18:30:04+00:00","author":{"name":"David Dykstal","url":"https://daviddykstal.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F8ce326cd898bdf25bdf503b4e2979dad%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"ddykstal"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-13 18:30","date_timestamp":1783967404,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"93939609","content_html":":book: Most of my āreadingā these days are audiobooks: just finished my 4th Sherry Thomas Lady Sherlock book āThe Art of Theftā. Excellent narration. Now ripping through āAmerican Buffaloā by Steven Rinella.
\n","summary":"","url":"https://micro.daviddykstal.net/2026/07/13/most-of-my-reading-these.html","date_published":"2026-07-13T18:23:07+00:00","author":{"name":"David Dykstal","url":"https://daviddykstal.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F8ce326cd898bdf25bdf503b4e2979dad%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"ddykstal"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-13 18:23","date_timestamp":1783966987,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"93939142","content_html":"Warp terminal just seems like a mess. Of course, it could be that Iām ānot holding it rightā. Any other users out there?
\n","summary":"","url":"https://micro.daviddykstal.net/2026/07/13/warp-terminal-just-seems-like.html","date_published":"2026-07-13T18:12:42+00:00","author":{"name":"David Dykstal","url":"https://daviddykstal.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F8ce326cd898bdf25bdf503b4e2979dad%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"ddykstal"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-13 18:12","date_timestamp":1783966362,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"93938975","content_html":"Ann was picking the movies last week: Remarkably Bright Creatures and A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. Both good.
\n","summary":"","url":"https://micro.daviddykstal.net/2026/07/13/ann-was-picking-the-movies.html","date_published":"2026-07-13T18:07:27+00:00","author":{"name":"David Dykstal","url":"https://daviddykstal.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F8ce326cd898bdf25bdf503b4e2979dad%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"ddykstal"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-13 18:07","date_timestamp":1783966047,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"93936607","content_html":"An old shed on a farm not too far from home.
\n![\"\"](\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/5173/2026/img-1034-m.jpg\")
\n","summary":"","url":"https://micro.daviddykstal.net/2026/07/13/an-old-shed-on-a.html","date_published":"2026-07-13T17:11:42+00:00","author":{"name":"David Dykstal","url":"https://daviddykstal.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F8ce326cd898bdf25bdf503b4e2979dad%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"ddykstal"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-13 17:11","date_timestamp":1783962702,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"93935598","content_html":"@montef awww! so cute!
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ddykstal/93935598","date_published":"2026-07-13T16:52:02+00:00","author":{"name":"David Dykstal","url":"https://daviddykstal.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F8ce326cd898bdf25bdf503b4e2979dad%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"ddykstal"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-13 16:52","date_timestamp":1783961522,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"93899516","content_html":"Saw āCome From Awayā at the Guthrie Theater yesterday. Amazing story and great show. This year is the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and Gander, NL, CA is hosting a commemoration inviting the plane people back.
\n","summary":"","url":"https://micro.daviddykstal.net/2026/07/12/saw-come-from-away-at.html","date_published":"2026-07-12T23:51:30+00:00","author":{"name":"David Dykstal","url":"https://daviddykstal.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F8ce326cd898bdf25bdf503b4e2979dad%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"ddykstal"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-12 23:51","date_timestamp":1783900290,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"93585180","content_html":"Back to posting on Flickr again. Smugmug is a great site, but just too expensive for how I was using it.
\n![\"\"](\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/5173/2026/2026-04-14-054-dsc04312-m.jpg\")
\n","summary":"","url":"https://micro.daviddykstal.net/2026/07/07/back-to-posting-on-flickr.html","date_published":"2026-07-07T13:21:40+00:00","author":{"name":"David Dykstal","url":"https://daviddykstal.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F8ce326cd898bdf25bdf503b4e2979dad%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"ddykstal"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-07 13:21","date_timestamp":1783430500,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"93397992","content_html":"@Miraz Thank you. š We are legion. I hope we are given the chance to show that in a few months.
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ddykstal/93397992","date_published":"2026-07-03T23:17:34+00:00","author":{"name":"David Dykstal","url":"https://daviddykstal.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F8ce326cd898bdf25bdf503b4e2979dad%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"ddykstal"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-03 23:17","date_timestamp":1783120654,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"93397836","content_html":"Iām enjoying a nice G&T on my patio after the deluges this week. I see these beautiful clouds. I take a picture. Itās a crummy picture because there are houses in the way. Funny thing is I donāt see the houses. My brain sees the beautiful clouds BEHIND the houses. Maybe itās the G&T but Iām not so sure.
\n![\"A](\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/5173/2026/6a4f11348c-m.jpg\")
\n","summary":"","url":"https://micro.daviddykstal.net/2026/07/03/im-enjoying-a-nice-gt.html","date_published":"2026-07-03T23:13:07+00:00","author":{"name":"David Dykstal","url":"https://daviddykstal.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F8ce326cd898bdf25bdf503b4e2979dad%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"ddykstal"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-03 23:13","date_timestamp":1783120387,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"89600600","content_html":"Zed is rapidly becoming my favorite HTML/JS/CSS editor. I know just enough of each of these to be dangerous. Using the gpt-5.3-codex agent is sufficient to generate and refactor fairly simple sites under some supervision.
\n","summary":"","url":"https://micro.daviddykstal.net/2026/05/04/zed-is-rapidly-becoming-my.html","date_published":"2026-05-04T22:27:29+00:00","author":{"name":"David Dykstal","url":"https://daviddykstal.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F8ce326cd898bdf25bdf503b4e2979dad%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"ddykstal"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-04 22:27","date_timestamp":1777933649,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"87334489","content_html":"I see that JetPens is listing the Yamamoto Ro-Biki Notebooks as their #1 choice for pocket notebooks. Iāve been using these for about a year now. Field Notes are nice, but these are nicer.
\nhttps://www.jetpens.com/blog/The-Best-Pocket-Notebooks/pt/416.
\n","summary":"","url":"https://micro.daviddykstal.net/2026/03/31/i-see-that-jetpens-is.html","date_published":"2026-03-31T17:11:54+00:00","author":{"name":"David Dykstal","url":"https://daviddykstal.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F8ce326cd898bdf25bdf503b4e2979dad%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"ddykstal"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-31 17:11","date_timestamp":1774977114,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"87334238","content_html":"An experiment with Codex: micro.daviddykstal.net
","summary":"","url":"https://micro.daviddykstal.net/2026/03/31/an-experiment-with-codex.html","date_published":"2026-03-31T17:06:51+00:00","author":{"name":"David Dykstal","url":"https://daviddykstal.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F8ce326cd898bdf25bdf503b4e2979dad%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"ddykstal"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-31 17:06","date_timestamp":1774976811,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"87215422","content_html":"I used Codex to vibe code a set of Obsidian markdown transforms and deployed them on my 1600+ clippings blog without even looking at them. Am I ready to join the Flying Wallendas?
\n","summary":"","url":"https://micro.daviddykstal.net/2026/03/29/i-used-codex-to-vibe.html","date_published":"2026-03-29T21:04:05+00:00","author":{"name":"David Dykstal","url":"https://daviddykstal.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F8ce326cd898bdf25bdf503b4e2979dad%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"ddykstal"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-29 21:04","date_timestamp":1774818245,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"87215209","content_html":"Ann just informed me that Iāve been mispronouncing āThoreauā incorrectly forever. Iām willing to suspend my disbelief on this.
\n","summary":"","url":"https://micro.daviddykstal.net/2026/03/29/ann-just-informed-me-that.html","date_published":"2026-03-29T20:57:43+00:00","author":{"name":"David Dykstal","url":"https://daviddykstal.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F8ce326cd898bdf25bdf503b4e2979dad%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"ddykstal"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-29 20:57","date_timestamp":1774817863,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"87214814","content_html":"I have to run a few apps that work only on Windows. Iāve wasted oodles of time looking for alternatives that run natively on macOS and Linux. Iāve finally broken down and resurrected my lone Windows machine and configured it for remote access. Itās really as bad as I remember.
\n","summary":"","url":"https://micro.daviddykstal.net/2026/03/29/i-have-to-run-a.html","date_published":"2026-03-29T20:52:18+00:00","author":{"name":"David Dykstal","url":"https://daviddykstal.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F8ce326cd898bdf25bdf503b4e2979dad%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"ddykstal"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-29 20:52","date_timestamp":1774817538,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"87214310","content_html":"@jimmitchell Thanks!
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ddykstal/87214310","date_published":"2026-03-29T20:45:50+00:00","author":{"name":"David Dykstal","url":"https://daviddykstal.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F8ce326cd898bdf25bdf503b4e2979dad%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"ddykstal"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-29 20:45","date_timestamp":1774817150,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"87216782","content_html":"@jimmitchell Thanks!
","url":"https://micro.blog/activitypub/conversation/ddykstal/87214310","date_published":"2026-03-29T20:45:50+00:00","author":{"name":"David Dykstal","url":"https://daviddykstal.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F8ce326cd898bdf25bdf503b4e2979dad%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"ddykstal"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-29 20:45","date_timestamp":1774817150,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"87078050","content_html":"We have two assignments for our next āexploring photographyā session in two weeks: Doors and Spring. I think Iāll concentrate on doors. Lots of doors around here. And there is always this.
\n![](\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/5173/2026/cvr-the-doors-original-album-front-1200-b508d8fd-40ca-404d-8f7c-ce6efb323ae.webp\")
\n","summary":"","url":"https://micro.daviddykstal.net/2026/03/27/we-have-two-assignments-for.html","date_published":"2026-03-27T14:44:00+00:00","author":{"name":"David Dykstal","url":"https://daviddykstal.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F8ce326cd898bdf25bdf503b4e2979dad%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"ddykstal"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-27 14:44","date_timestamp":1774622640,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"86492250","content_html":"Today I noticed that the exposure compensation control on the Ricoh GR IV is right under my thumb as I handle the camera. I need to check it occasionally since not all the accidental adjustments are appreciated. Still love the little bugger though.
\n","summary":"","url":"https://micro.daviddykstal.net/2026/03/18/today-i-noticed-that-the.html","date_published":"2026-03-18T22:07:22+00:00","author":{"name":"David Dykstal","url":"https://daviddykstal.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F8ce326cd898bdf25bdf503b4e2979dad%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"ddykstal"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-18 22:07","date_timestamp":1773871642,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"86311150","content_html":"Itās a bit early in the day for this but I wouldnāt mind being in Ireland again.
\n![\"\"](\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/5173/2026/dd-green-006-m.jpg\")
\n","summary":"","url":"https://micro.daviddykstal.net/2026/03/16/its-a-bit-early-in.html","date_published":"2026-03-16T13:27:12+00:00","author":{"name":"David Dykstal","url":"https://daviddykstal.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F8ce326cd898bdf25bdf503b4e2979dad%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"ddykstal"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-16 13:27","date_timestamp":1773667632,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"86211022","content_html":"Those last pics were underexposed since the sky was so bright. Touched the Gold Medal one up a bit.
\n![\"\"](\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/5173/2026/9ced3f7e96-m.jpg\")
\n","summary":"","url":"https://micro.daviddykstal.net/2026/03/14/those-last-pics-were-underexposed.html","date_published":"2026-03-14T19:48:09+00:00","author":{"name":"David Dykstal","url":"https://daviddykstal.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F8ce326cd898bdf25bdf503b4e2979dad%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"ddykstal"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-14 19:48","date_timestamp":1773517689,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"86198984","content_html":"Messing around with the Ricoh GR IV Monochrome. I love the size of this camera. Much easier to use than my phone and truly pocketable.
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\nItās not bad out now, but snow should begin about 7pm this evening and last until Monday morning. The weather apps are saying about 24 inches of wet snow total, but that could change depending on how the band sets up.
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\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ddykstal/86011505","date_published":"2026-03-11T23:35:47+00:00","author":{"name":"David Dykstal","url":"https://daviddykstal.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F8ce326cd898bdf25bdf503b4e2979dad%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"ddykstal"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-11 23:35","date_timestamp":1773272147,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"85999838","content_html":"The tree is watching you!
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\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ddykstal/84818281","date_published":"2026-02-22T23:33:52+00:00","author":{"name":"David Dykstal","url":"https://daviddykstal.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F8ce326cd898bdf25bdf503b4e2979dad%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"ddykstal"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-02-22 23:33","date_timestamp":1771803232,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"84134963","content_html":"@JohnBrady Iām reminded of the Frederick Pohl short story āThe Waveriesā.
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ddykstal/84134963","date_published":"2026-02-12T17:45:08+00:00","author":{"name":"David Dykstal","url":"https://daviddykstal.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F8ce326cd898bdf25bdf503b4e2979dad%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"ddykstal"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-02-12 17:45","date_timestamp":1770918308,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"84134637","content_html":"@maique I assume this is in Lisbon, but where? Looks familiar.
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