{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Micro.blog - Di from Murmurs","home_page_url":"https://micro.blog","feed_url":"https://micro.blog/posts/dim","_microblog":{"about":"https://micro.blog/about/api","id":"1867161","username":"dim","bio":"I’m a walker, sketcher, guitar and ukulele player, electronic music maker, picture taker, language learner, former volunteer librarian, current programmer.","pronouns":"","is_following":false,"is_you":false,"following_count":16,"discover_count":0},"author":{"name":"Di from Murmurs","url":"https://dimurmurs.com/","avatar":"https://avatars.micro.blog/avatars/2026/03/1867161.jpg"},"items":[{"id":"90317985","content_html":"<p>Watching 70th Eurovision Song Contest tonight - time for the points…</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://micro.dimurmurs.com/2026/05/17/watching-th-eurovision-song-contest/","date_published":"2026-05-16T22:08:05+00:00","author":{"name":"Di from Murmurs","url":"https://dimurmurs.com/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F03%2F1867161.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dim"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"22:08","date_timestamp":1778969285,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"90317276","content_html":"<p>Berliner love <img src=\"https://micro.blog/photos/50/https://i0.wp.com/dimurmurs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/img_9610.jpg?resize=1024%2C672&amp;ssl=1\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" class=\"mini_thumbnail\" alt=\"An ink and watercolor sketch of an old tree standing over green bushes and reddish pink rhododendron blossoms\"><img src=\"https://micro.blog/photos/50/https://i0.wp.com/dimurmurs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/img_9609.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" class=\"mini_thumbnail\" alt=\"Many rhododendron blossoms on a big bush with trees in the background\"> : <a href=\"https://dimurmurs.com/2026/05/16/berliner-love/\">dimurmurs.com</a></p>","summary":"Hoping to see the rhododendron grove in bloom again, we went to Britzer Garten on a mostly cloudy Saturday. We found many rhododendrons and azalea blossoms, but many buds as well. A shrub full of reddish flowers close to the entrance caught my eye, and to my delight there was a bench across the path...","url":"https://dimurmurs.com/2026/05/16/berliner-love/","date_published":"2026-05-16T21:45:24+00:00","author":{"name":"Di from Murmurs","url":"https://dimurmurs.com/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F03%2F1867161.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dim"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"21:45","date_timestamp":1778967924,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"90261837","content_html":"<p>Viktoria-Luise-Platz was the subject of today’s drawing session. Sketched the trees and apartment house behind the gushing fountain from a bench among the lush fragrance of low lilacs. Then walked towards the sunset after browsing at KaDeWe and dining outdoors.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-9533-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"395\" alt=\"A watercolor sketch depicts an urban scene with yellow apartment building, 3 green trees, and a prominent fountain in the foreground.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-9527-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" alt=\"A cityscape features tall buildings against a vibrant evening sky with trees and street lights in the foreground.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://micro.dimurmurs.com/2026/05/16/viktorialuiseplatz-was-the-subject-of/","date_published":"2026-05-15T22:36:52+00:00","author":{"name":"Di from Murmurs","url":"https://dimurmurs.com/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F03%2F1867161.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dim"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-15 22:36","date_timestamp":1778884612,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"90188414","content_html":"<p>Missed our local <a href=\"https://dimurmurs.com/2024/05/14/streethenge-2024/\">streethenge</a> sundown, late by a couple days this year (after last year’s on time cloudiness), but the view was still intense, however brief.</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-9500-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" alt=\"A sunlit street is flanked by parked cars, with sunlight streaming through the trees and casting a warm glow.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://micro.dimurmurs.com/2026/05/14/missed-our-local-streethenge-sundown/","date_published":"2026-05-14T21:59:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Di from Murmurs","url":"https://dimurmurs.com/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F03%2F1867161.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dim"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-14 21:59","date_timestamp":1778795940,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"90187119","content_html":"<p>After rain and hail showers on the start of a four day (Ascension plus one day vacation) weekend, found a dry bench and sketched courtyard Hof IV of the Hackesche Höfe.</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-9496-m.jpg\" alt=\"An ink and watercolor sketch depicts a small tree and low fountain in the middle of a courtyard in front of a building shopfront with large windows and ivy.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://micro.dimurmurs.com/2026/05/14/after-rain-and-hail-showers/","date_published":"2026-05-14T20:50:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Di from Murmurs","url":"https://dimurmurs.com/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F03%2F1867161.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dim"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-14 20:50","date_timestamp":1778791800,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"89936069","content_html":"<p>Went to the tram stop and stood under a roof as it was chilly and threatening to rain. Sketched people waiting for the next streetcar. My choice of pen brush for this drawing session took a little getting used to, but I like how it turned out - I’ll use it more, but better in bigger compositions.</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-9472-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"449\" alt=\"Line drawings of people in the color terracotta, including someone with a stroller and others on phones, are gathered near a structure labeled Tram with the date 2026-05-11 written nearby.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://micro.dimurmurs.com/2026/05/11/went-to-the-tram-stop/","date_published":"2026-05-11T18:46:49+00:00","author":{"name":"Di from Murmurs","url":"https://dimurmurs.com/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F03%2F1867161.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dim"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-11 18:46","date_timestamp":1778525209,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"89969999","content_html":"<p>Urban sketcher: <a href=\"https://dimurmurs.com/2026/05/11/urban-sketcher/\">dimurmurs.com</a></p>","summary":"I finally seem to have committed to the habit of drawing outside daily. For the past week I’ve been getting out of the apartment every day and sketching – even watercolor painting – the scenes in front of me. The longer days of the season give me the time I need to get out after […]","url":"https://dimurmurs.com/2026/05/11/urban-sketcher/","date_published":"2026-05-10T22:50:54+00:00","author":{"name":"Di from Murmurs","url":"https://dimurmurs.com/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F03%2F1867161.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dim"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-10 22:50","date_timestamp":1778453454,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"89825690","content_html":"<p>Sketched the Reichstag building today finishing up the first mini pad (Hahnemühle Agave watercolor paper), then walked through the core of the Tiergarten for the first time ever since coming to Berlin.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-9390-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" alt=\"A hand  holds a sketchbook featuring a drawing of the Reichstag dome-topped building, matching the real-life building in the background.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-9408-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" alt=\"Tall trees with lush green leaves form a dense canopy overhead.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://micro.dimurmurs.com/2026/05/08/sketched-the-reichstag-building-today/","date_published":"2026-05-08T21:17:14+00:00","author":{"name":"Di from Murmurs","url":"https://dimurmurs.com/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F03%2F1867161.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dim"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-08 21:17","date_timestamp":1778275034,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"89783107","content_html":"<p>Went to see <a href=\"https://www.julianlage.com/\">Julian Lage</a> play guitar in his Quartet Show at Huxley’s Neue Welt. Stood in line under pink chestnut blossoms. Once inside, I sketched the people filling up the front rows by the stage (continuing this week’s daily drawing streak). Had clear views of the band and enjoyed the music.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-9375-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" alt=\"A chestnut tree is adorned with clusters of vibrant pink flowers and lush green leaves.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-9376-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" alt=\"A live jazz band performs on stage with a guitarist, double bassist, drummer, and an organ player.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-9378-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" alt=\"A line drawing of a gathering crowd standing in front of a dark stage set with drums and amplifiers.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://micro.dimurmurs.com/2026/05/07/went-to-see-julian-lage/","date_published":"2026-05-07T21:46:10+00:00","author":{"name":"Di from Murmurs","url":"https://dimurmurs.com/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F03%2F1867161.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dim"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-07 21:46","date_timestamp":1778190370,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"89741397","content_html":"<p>Sketched at the Alexa mall food court café as I drank a flat white today.</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-9371-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" alt=\"A colorful, hand-drawn ink and watercolor painting depicts a café island named Barachel Café with various coffee-related items and signs in a whimsical, sketchy style.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://micro.dimurmurs.com/2026/05/07/sketched-at-the-alexa-mall/","date_published":"2026-05-06T22:50:18+00:00","author":{"name":"Di from Murmurs","url":"https://dimurmurs.com/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F03%2F1867161.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dim"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-06 22:50","date_timestamp":1778107818,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"89724382","content_html":"<p>Nelly looking magestic in her favorite vantage point</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-9343-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" alt=\"A brown tabby cat is sitting on a speaker near a window, gazing outside.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://micro.dimurmurs.com/2026/05/06/nelly-looking-magestic-in-her/","date_published":"2026-05-06T16:24:16+00:00","author":{"name":"Di from Murmurs","url":"https://dimurmurs.com/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F03%2F1867161.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dim"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-06 16:24","date_timestamp":1778084656,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"89653466","content_html":"<p>Einige Mauersegler sind zurück (schon 3 gesehen) und fliegen laut über dem Eckplatz.</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://aei.dimurmurs.com/2026/05/05/einige-mauersegler-sind-zurck-schon/","date_published":"2026-05-05T17:12:33+00:00","author":{"name":"Di from Murmurs","url":"https://dimurmurs.com/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F03%2F1867161.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dim"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-05 17:12","date_timestamp":1778001153,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"89650273","content_html":"<p>The hawthorns are in bloom.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-9329-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" alt=\"Trees with vibrant, pink blossoms are set against a partly cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-9332-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" alt=\"Vibrant clusters of pink flowers bloom on a lush, leafy tree.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-9336-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" alt=\"A tree with dense branches covered in white blossoms is situated next to a building.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-9339-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" alt=\"A tree covered in white blossoms and lush green leaves stretches its branches.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://micro.dimurmurs.com/2026/05/05/the-hawthorns-are-in-bloom/","date_published":"2026-05-05T16:26:46+00:00","author":{"name":"Di from Murmurs","url":"https://dimurmurs.com/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F03%2F1867161.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dim"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-05 16:26","date_timestamp":1777998406,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"89585886","content_html":"<p>Made a quick sketch of an impressive cloud while sitting on the corner square after work - Roman Szmal Aquarius Shadow Violet is a good watercolor shade for cloud studies (my first).</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-9320-m.jpg\" alt=\"A watercolor painting depicts a soft, abstract cloud formation in muted gray and blue tones, with the text Cloud study 2026-05-04 at the bottom.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://micro.dimurmurs.com/2026/05/04/made-a-quick-sketch-sitting/","date_published":"2026-05-04T18:27:33+00:00","author":{"name":"Di from Murmurs","url":"https://dimurmurs.com/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F03%2F1867161.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dim"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-04 18:27","date_timestamp":1777919253,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"89525925","content_html":"<p>The tulip area in Britzer Garten is <a href=\"https://www.britzergarten.de/en/flowers-gardens/flower-shows/tulipan/\">changing</a>, there are mostly wild tulips on the grounds, and there won’t be many other flowers there until summertime. So less picture-taking and time to sketch some big lilac bushes while sitting under big cherry trees with falling yet strongly fragrant blossoms.</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-9273-m.jpg\" alt=\"A hand holds a sketch of purple blossoms and green foliage and two tulips in front of a matching landscape with trees and a cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://micro.dimurmurs.com/2026/05/03/the-tulip-area-in-britzer/","date_published":"2026-05-03T20:18:17+00:00","author":{"name":"Di from Murmurs","url":"https://dimurmurs.com/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F03%2F1867161.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dim"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-03 20:18","date_timestamp":1777839497,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"89497015","content_html":"<p>Dusk street <img src=\"https://micro.blog/photos/50/https://i0.wp.com/dimurmurs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/img_9223.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" class=\"mini_thumbnail\" alt=\"The full height of the Berlin tv tower above a compressed street scene lined by trees with cars, a tram, people crossing the street with an early disk blue sky\"> : <a href=\"https://dimurmurs.com/2026/05/02/dusk-street/\">dimurmurs.com</a></p>","summary":"","url":"https://dimurmurs.com/2026/05/02/dusk-street/","date_published":"2026-05-02T21:35:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Di from Murmurs","url":"https://dimurmurs.com/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F03%2F1867161.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dim"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-02 21:35","date_timestamp":1777757700,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"89473082","content_html":"<p>Sketched the Berlin Neue Synagoge a year apart - first as a brown line drawing, and this time in ink and wash at golden hour trying out my Roman Szmal mini urban sketcher watercolor palette (with 4 extra color pans that were delivered today).</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/7c9a1a9b8a-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"463\" alt=\"A detailed sketch in brown lines of a domed synagogue, with intricate architectural elements.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/d9659e8d9f-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"449\" alt=\"A detailed watercolor urban sketch features a golden-domed synagogue building surrounded by lush green trees against a light blue sky.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://micro.dimurmurs.com/2026/05/02/sketched-the-berlin-neue-synagoge/","date_published":"2026-05-02T21:08:52+00:00","author":{"name":"Di from Murmurs","url":"https://dimurmurs.com/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F03%2F1867161.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dim"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-02 21:08","date_timestamp":1777756132,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"89445716","content_html":"<p>Ich sitze auf dem Sofa mit Nelly neben mir und warte auf ein Paket mit 4 neuen Roman Szmal Aquarellfarben für meine kleinste Palette.</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://aei.dimurmurs.com/2026/05/02/ich-sitze-auf-dem-sofa/","date_published":"2026-05-02T11:45:08+00:00","author":{"name":"Di from Murmurs","url":"https://dimurmurs.com/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F03%2F1867161.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dim"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-02 11:45","date_timestamp":1777722308,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"89412119","content_html":"<p>Sketched some trees on Unter den Linden / Bebelplatz from a bench across the street (I need to get to know the green watercolor pencil shades in my palette better…)</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-9213-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" alt=\"A watercolor pencil painting depicts a blossoming chestnut tree among lush green trees with detailed leaves and trunks against a soft background.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://micro.dimurmurs.com/2026/05/01/sketched-some-trees-on-unter/","date_published":"2026-05-01T20:47:08+00:00","author":{"name":"Di from Murmurs","url":"https://dimurmurs.com/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F03%2F1867161.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dim"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-01 20:47","date_timestamp":1777668428,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"89377863","content_html":"<p>The view from the balcony seat: our hawthorn tree was trimmed a couple months ago to relieve excess weight, so it’s looking thinner toward the top/left, but it’s starting to blossom now. The laurel cherry hedges are in bloom as well, attracting bees to the yard.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/e4f109d61e-m.jpg\" alt=\"The inner courtyard side of apartment buildings surround green, leafy trees under a clear blue sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/178e4190c2-m.jpg\" alt=\"Clusters of white flowers bloom on laurel cherry bushes in front of a tree trunk, with green foliage and yellow dandelions scattered in the background.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://micro.dimurmurs.com/2026/05/01/the-view-from-the-balcony/","date_published":"2026-05-01T11:37:38+00:00","author":{"name":"Di from Murmurs","url":"https://dimurmurs.com/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F03%2F1867161.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dim"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-01 11:37","date_timestamp":1777635458,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"89373258","content_html":"<p>Up fairly early on a Labor Day after a short, quick week back to work from vacation. Going to sit on the balcony for the first time this season.</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://micro.dimurmurs.com/2026/05/01/up-fairly-early-on-a/","date_published":"2026-05-01T09:56:11+00:00","author":{"name":"Di from Murmurs","url":"https://dimurmurs.com/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F03%2F1867161.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dim"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-01 09:56","date_timestamp":1777629371,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"89377803","content_html":"<p>Clouds April 2026 <img src=\"https://micro.blog/photos/50/https://i0.wp.com/dimurmurs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/img_9182.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" class=\"mini_thumbnail\" alt=\"A square grid of 9 different photos of the sky with clouds of all shapes including sunset\"> : <a href=\"https://dimurmurs.com/2026/04/30/clouds-april-2026/\">dimurmurs.com</a></p>","summary":"","url":"https://dimurmurs.com/2026/04/30/clouds-april-2026/","date_published":"2026-04-30T21:59:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Di from Murmurs","url":"https://dimurmurs.com/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F03%2F1867161.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dim"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-30 21:59","date_timestamp":1777586340,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"89062251","content_html":"<p>1 day, 4 million tulips <img src=\"https://micro.blog/photos/50/https://i0.wp.com/dimurmurs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/img_8965.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" class=\"mini_thumbnail\" alt=\"A drawing of tulips in rows of orange and white with green stems and leaves people taking pictures in the background among the trees\"> : <a href=\"https://dimurmurs.com/2026/04/26/1-day-4-million-tulips/\">dimurmurs.com</a></p>","summary":"Last week we travelled to Den Haag in the Netherlands to visit the city and the nearby massive tulip park Keukenhof↗︎. On a sunny, mild Wednesday we joined tens of thousands of people to view the millions of flowers and old growth greenery of a place that’s only open less than two months every sprin...","url":"https://dimurmurs.com/2026/04/26/1-day-4-million-tulips/","date_published":"2026-04-26T20:40:58+00:00","author":{"name":"Di from Murmurs","url":"https://dimurmurs.com/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F03%2F1867161.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dim"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-26 20:40","date_timestamp":1777236058,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"88993434","content_html":"<img src=\"https://micro.blog/photos/100x/https%3A%2F%2Fimage.tmdb.org%2Ft%2Fp%2Fw154%2FyDXpL3L7ZRMIkwIYwrbvDaJocPi.jpg\" class=\"mini_cover\"><p>Watched: Le Chant des Forêts <a href=\"https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1309373\">Whispers in the Woods</a> at the planetarium 🍿</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://micro.dimurmurs.com/2026/04/25/watched-le-chant-des-forts/","date_published":"2026-04-25T17:24:25+00:00","author":{"name":"Di from Murmurs","url":"https://dimurmurs.com/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F03%2F1867161.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dim"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-25 17:24","date_timestamp":1777137865,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"88546966","content_html":"<img src=\"https://micro.blog/photos/100x/https%3A%2F%2Fimage.tmdb.org%2Ft%2Fp%2Fw154%2FoxgsAQDAAxA92mFGYCZllgWkH9J.jpg\" class=\"mini_cover\"><p>Watched: <a href=\"https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/701387\">Bugonia</a> 🍿</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://micro.dimurmurs.com/2026/04/19/watched-bugonia/","date_published":"2026-04-19T00:38:12+00:00","author":{"name":"Di from Murmurs","url":"https://dimurmurs.com/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F03%2F1867161.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dim"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-19 00:38","date_timestamp":1776559092,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"85922786","content_html":"<p>No way! Exactly 4 years ago to the day I noted in my daily log journal the video <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_UQQflYMuU\">etnies proudly welcomes Andy Anderson to the skate team</a> 🛹</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/dim/85922786","date_published":"2026-03-10T20:48:21+00:00","author":{"name":"Di from Murmurs","url":"https://dimurmurs.com/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F03%2F1867161.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dim"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-10 20:48","date_timestamp":1773175701,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"83279513","content_html":"<p>Woke up right away with the new alarm app this morning - I’ll see soon if that was just the novelty of it, or if it will work for real…</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/dim/83279513","date_published":"2026-01-31T11:44:31+00:00","author":{"name":"Di from Murmurs","url":"https://dimurmurs.com/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F03%2F1867161.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"dim"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-01-31 11:44","date_timestamp":1769859871,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}}]}