{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Micro.blog - Eric Walker","home_page_url":"https://micro.blog","feed_url":"https://micro.blog/posts/ericmwalk","_microblog":{"about":"https://micro.blog/about/api","id":"4061","username":"ericmwalk","bio":"Dad x3 | Runner | Backyard Rink Maintainer |  Kid's Activity Driver | Books | Podcasts | Dreaming of Mountains and Oceans","pronouns":"","is_following":false,"is_you":false,"following_count":173,"discover_count":0},"author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://avatars.micro.blog/avatars/2022/4061.jpg"},"items":[{"id":"90597165","content_html":"<p>The first part of this <a href=\"https://www.strava.com/activities/18575535521\">run</a> was move of an information gathering sessions to see if I could uncover things from the past. Overall it was a success even though I slipped and slid around some steep grades looking for what I hoped to find.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.runs.lol%2Fmedia%2F2026%2F05%2FIMG_1720.jpeg\" alt=\"A narrow dirt path winds through a lush green forest under a cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"></p>","summary":"","url":"https://runs.lol/2026/05/19/the-first-part-of-this","date_published":"2026-05-19T23:07:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-19 23:07","date_timestamp":1779232020,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"90531304","content_html":"<p>Not sure if it was the weekend / last week catching up to me or what but this felt like work and it might have been humid out as I was dying. However, was glad to get a <a href=\"https://www.strava.com/activities/18554520424\">run</a> in to start the Monday. This morning lifting program that my youngest does is helping me be consistent for sure.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.runs.lol%2Fmedia%2F2026%2F05%2FIMG_1711.jpeg\" alt=\"A long, unpaved path extends into the distance, flanked by lush green trees forming a vibrant natural tunnel.\" loading=\"lazy\"></p>","summary":"","url":"https://runs.lol/2026/05/18/not-sure-if-it-was","date_published":"2026-05-18T12:04:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-18 12:04","date_timestamp":1779105840,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"90288522","content_html":"🏌️‍♂️ Up early today (after and early long week) to golf with the boy. I don’t remember the last time I had to wake up early for such a thing. The things we do for our kids we love.","summary":"","url":"https://ericmwalk.status.lol/6a0852da5341a","date_published":"2026-05-16T11:19:54+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-16 11:19","date_timestamp":1778930394,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"90388320","content_html":"<p>Glad to be back home even though it is going to be short. I was thinking I could get a couple miles in today with other work stuff going on but it happend that a block opened up so I took advantage of it and got a long <a href=\"https://www.strava.com/activities/18518120066\">run</a> in. It was really nice out and warmer than other weeks but felt ok after travel and...</p> <a href=\"https://runs.lol/2026/05/15/glad-to-be-back-home\">runs.lol</a>","summary":"","url":"https://runs.lol/2026/05/15/glad-to-be-back-home","date_published":"2026-05-15T13:54:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-15 13:54","date_timestamp":1778853240,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"90200822","content_html":"<p>Decided to get up a little earlier today and put in a long <a href=\"https://www.strava.com/activities/18489218141\">run</a> around Back Cove. I feel like every time I come out to Portland, ME I always have to make one run around it.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.runs.lol%2Fmedia%2F2026%2F05%2FIMG_1676.jpeg\" alt=\"Numerous dark wooden pilings emerge from calm water, reflecting a cloudy sunset with a distant glowing sun.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<em>Really can’t beat a run along the water watching the sunrise</em></p>","summary":"","url":"https://runs.lol/2026/05/14/decided-to-get-up-a","date_published":"2026-05-15T02:55:24+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-15 02:55","date_timestamp":1778813724,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"90200835","content_html":"<p>After getting in late last night I figured I should get up and get a short <a href=\"https://www.strava.com/activities/18475362014\">run</a> in since it seems like it will be a great day and am assuming I will be stuck inside al day / evening.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.runs.lol%2Fmedia%2F2026%2F05%2FIMG_1666.jpeg\" alt=\"Bright sunlight glitters across a calm blue body of water, bordered by a rocky shore and a leafless tree under a clear sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"></p>","summary":"","url":"https://runs.lol/2026/05/14/after-getting-in-late-last","date_published":"2026-05-15T02:52:16+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-15 02:52","date_timestamp":1778813536,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"90190571","content_html":"<p>Busy day of work today and hen have to catch my flight home tonight. Wanted one more <a href=\"https://www.strava.com/activities/18502698389\">run</a> along the water.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.runs.lol%2Fmedia%2F2026%2F05%2FIMG_1681.jpeg\" alt=\"A dramatic, dark cloudy sky stretches over a calm bay dotted with anchored boats and a rugged rocky foreground.\" loading=\"lazy\"></p>","summary":"","url":"https://runs.lol/2026/05/14/busy-day-of-work-today","date_published":"2026-05-14T11:53:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-14 11:53","date_timestamp":1778759580,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"90356930","content_html":"<p>Decided to get up a little earlier today and put in a long <a href=\"https://www.strava.com/activities/18489218141\">run</a> around Back Cove. I feel like every time I come out to Portland, ME I always have to make one run around it.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.runs.lol%2Fmedia%2F2026%2F05%2FIMG_1676.jpeg\" alt=\"Numerous dark wooden pilings emerge from calm water, reflecting a cloudy sunset with a distant glowing sun.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<em>Really can’t beat a run along the water watching the sunrise</em></p>","summary":"","url":"https://runs.lol/2026/05/13/decided-to-get-up-a","date_published":"2026-05-13T11:05:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-13 11:05","date_timestamp":1778670300,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"90356939","content_html":"<p>After getting in late last night I figured I should get up and get a short <a href=\"https://www.strava.com/activities/18475362014\">run</a> in since it seems like it will be a great day and am assuming I will be stuck inside al day / evening.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.runs.lol%2Fmedia%2F2026%2F05%2FIMG_1666.jpeg\" alt=\"Bright sunlight glitters across a calm blue body of water, bordered by a rocky shore and a leafless tree under a clear sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"></p>","summary":"","url":"https://runs.lol/2026/05/12/after-getting-in-late-last","date_published":"2026-05-12T11:38:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-12 11:38","date_timestamp":1778585880,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"89969720","content_html":"<p>I was glad that the youngest wanted to go to lifting today as that helped force me to get a <a href=\"https://www.strava.com/activities/18463454081\">run</a> in early before the start of a busy day. It was a nice cool day out with the sun shining, honestly perfect weather to run and mostly had the rail trail to myself.</p>\n<p>\n<em>Running on the rail trails this morning built up...</em></p> <a href=\"https://runs.lol/2026/05/11/i-was-glad-that-the\">runs.lol</a>","summary":"","url":"https://runs.lol/2026/05/11/i-was-glad-that-the","date_published":"2026-05-11T12:01:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-11 12:01","date_timestamp":1778500860,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"89969722","content_html":"<p>The stars aligned for me to get an early <a href=\"https://www.strava.com/activities/18425236095\">run</a> in today because the kids didn’t have school. I did a lot of trail work today only to realize about halfway into my run that my ankles are not ready for trails. That realization made the last half less fun than normal.</p>\n<p>\n<em>Found a \"trail\" that I am sure wasn't a...</em></p> <a href=\"https://runs.lol/2026/05/08/the-stars-aligned-for-me\">runs.lol</a>","summary":"","url":"https://runs.lol/2026/05/08/the-stars-aligned-for-me","date_published":"2026-05-08T19:23:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-08 19:23","date_timestamp":1778268180,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"89969737","content_html":"😴 It has been a long day… I am ready to call it a day but I do think the prep and work we put in to do a live panel discussion today for work went off pretty well.","summary":"","url":"https://ericmwalk.status.lol/69fd3cecf0c15","date_published":"2026-05-08T01:31:24+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-08 01:31","date_timestamp":1778203884,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"89969723","content_html":"<p>It was a chilly <a href=\"https://www.strava.com/activities/18402853351\">run</a> today but glad to have gotten out there in order to get some miles in before a busy tday tomorrow. </p>\n<p><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.runs.lol%2Fmedia%2F2026%2F05%2FIMG_1575.jpeg\" alt=\"A view of a marshy landscape with tall grasses, scattered water patches, and overhanging trees under a cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"></p>","summary":"","url":"https://runs.lol/2026/05/06/it-was-a-chilly-run","date_published":"2026-05-06T17:25:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-06 17:25","date_timestamp":1778088300,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"89709940","content_html":"🥶 I don't know why I thought it was spring as I was looking at the temps while out with the dogs this morning it was 33ºF with a feels like 29ºF. 🫠","summary":"","url":"https://ericmwalk.status.lol/69fb33c9edd75","date_published":"2026-05-06T12:27:53+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-06 12:27","date_timestamp":1778070473,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"89685092","content_html":"<p>Since a webcast I was going to join was not working correctly (something on their end) I decided instead of fighting with it I would use what was left in that hour to get out for a <a href=\"https://www.strava.com/activities/18388193172\">run</a>.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.runs.lol%2Fmedia%2F2026%2F05%2FIMG_1556.jpeg\" alt=\"A dirt path winds through a lush, green forest under a partly cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<em>Favorite trail of mine near our house</em></p>","summary":"","url":"https://runs.lol/2026/05/05/since-a-webcast-i-was","date_published":"2026-05-05T16:30:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-05 16:30","date_timestamp":1777998600,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"89615836","content_html":"<p>Decided to take a different route for todays <a href=\"https://www.strava.com/activities/18373477093\">run</a> as I wanted to see how the trails looked north of me as well as just meander around for a while. Knowing I had a longer day ahead of me with a late International call and needing to get other things done it was a good break in the day.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.runs.lol%2Fmedia%2F2026%2F05%2FIMG_1552.jpeg\" alt=\"A winding dirt path lined with green grass and trees stretches through a tranquil natural landscape under a partly cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"></p>","summary":"","url":"https://runs.lol/2026/05/04/decided-to-take-a-different","date_published":"2026-05-05T03:27:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-05 03:27","date_timestamp":1777951620,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"89480220","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/jthingelstad\">@jthingelstad</a> what are you going to make with all of that!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ericmwalk/89480220","date_published":"2026-05-03T00:24:44+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-03 00:24","date_timestamp":1777767884,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"89467417","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/mroutley\">@mroutley</a> thanks for taking the time to read my rambling dive into history.. Ha! However, glad you enjoyed it and you are right it is amazing and one of the reasons I really enjoy running is to stumble across interesting places and things.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ericmwalk/89467417","date_published":"2026-05-02T19:18:38+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-02 19:18","date_timestamp":1777749518,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"89467343","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/mathyousee\">@mathyousee</a> thanks for reading and I am super glad you enjoyed it. I am sure I will at some point put that next part together but after I realized this digging took longer than anticipated it might be a while. 😆</p>\n<p>However, Birch Island is not far for a long run for you to get there. Let me know if you want to ever go exploring. 😀</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ericmwalk/89467343","date_published":"2026-05-02T19:17:15+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-02 19:17","date_timestamp":1777749435,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"89461894","content_html":"🏊‍♀️ The youngest is having a busy day, first up was track at 8am, then right as that finished we jumped in the Jeep and headed 1.5 hrs to the next event. Now was are ready to watch some swimming. 🙌","summary":"","url":"https://ericmwalk.status.lol/69f62fd0b7d0c","date_published":"2026-05-02T17:09:36+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-02 17:09","date_timestamp":1777741776,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"89428942","content_html":"<p>The weather outside was really good again, I didn't have a clear plan when I left the house except for I wanted to get to my double digit <a href=\"https://www.strava.com/activities/18337249214\">run</a> in for this week. So what that meant was when I got back near my house due to my lack of planning I had to add on about 1.5 miles in order to get there.</p>\n<p>\n<em>Something...</em></p> <a href=\"https://runs.lol/2026/05/01/the-weather-outside-was-really\">runs.lol</a>","summary":"","url":"https://runs.lol/2026/05/01/the-weather-outside-was-really","date_published":"2026-05-01T17:44:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-01 17:44","date_timestamp":1777657440,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"89395374","content_html":"<p>The Island That Isn't There Anymore: <a href=\"https://runs.lol/2026/05/01/the-island-that-isnt-there\">runs.lol</a></p>","summary":"","url":"https://runs.lol/2026/05/01/the-island-that-isnt-there","date_published":"2026-05-01T16:25:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-01 16:25","date_timestamp":1777652700,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"89358545","content_html":"🏒 Great win and series for the Wild taking down the Stars!","summary":"","url":"https://ericmwalk.status.lol/69f40ce624089","date_published":"2026-05-01T02:16:06+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-01 02:16","date_timestamp":1777601766,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"89360104","content_html":"<p>After a long day of sitting for work and getting sucked into my own rabbit hole of research I decided to get out for a <a href=\"https://www.strava.com/activities/18313697332\">run</a> on a lovely night. To top it off I convinced my running friend to go with me so it probably worked out in both of our favors as I was going to go shorter as well as he if we would have...</p> <a href=\"https://runs.lol/2026/04/29/after-a-long-day-of\">runs.lol</a>","summary":"","url":"https://runs.lol/2026/04/29/after-a-long-day-of","date_published":"2026-04-30T01:41:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-30 01:41","date_timestamp":1777513260,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"89274806","content_html":"😵‍💫 I think I have gone so far down a rabbit hole right now everytime I think one more look I find another thread to pull on.","summary":"","url":"https://ericmwalk.status.lol/69f272362a17d","date_published":"2026-04-29T21:03:50+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-29 21:03","date_timestamp":1777496630,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"89186579","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/manton\">@manton</a> this is very true. On the blog side I don’t want much to do with trying to build that out 🤣. However, on the feed reader side I could see benefits there as if someone has the technical knowledge everyone likes to read things their own way 🤷‍♂️.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ericmwalk/89186579","date_published":"2026-04-28T18:00:15+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-28 18:00","date_timestamp":1777399215,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"89216801","content_html":"<p>It was such a nice day out for a <a href=\"https://www.strava.com/activities/18295274499\">run</a>. The sky was blue, a little cool to make it very comfortable for me running and I felt really good out there.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.runs.lol%2Fmedia%2F2026%2F04%2FIMG_1488.jpeg\" alt=\"A serene view of a calm lake surrounded by trees under a clear blue sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"></p>","summary":"","url":"https://runs.lol/2026/04/28/it-was-such-a-nice","date_published":"2026-04-28T16:37:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-28 16:37","date_timestamp":1777394220,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"89182646","content_html":"<p>One Year Using Obsidian as my Daily Log: <a href=\"https://runs.lol/2026/04/28/one-year-using-obsidian-as\">runs.lol</a></p>","summary":"","url":"https://runs.lol/2026/04/28/one-year-using-obsidian-as","date_published":"2026-04-28T16:12:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-28 16:12","date_timestamp":1777392720,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"89172582","content_html":"🧑‍💻 I realize I have been siting on too many drafts at this point so I need to start deleting them or publishing them. Who knows what direction I will go but I need to clean up some notes.","summary":"","url":"https://ericmwalk.status.lol/69f0c2e1b343a","date_published":"2026-04-28T14:23:29+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-28 14:23","date_timestamp":1777386209,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"88991301","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/patrickrhone\">@patrickrhone</a> well done to her. Very impressive to do such a thing. I forget the role you do but are you working this event?</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ericmwalk/88991301","date_published":"2026-04-25T16:33:34+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-25 16:33","date_timestamp":1777134814,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"88137699","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/patrickrhone\">@patrickrhone</a> great shirt! Now I seem to have it stuck in my head 😆</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ericmwalk/88137699","date_published":"2026-04-13T03:08:42+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-13 03:08","date_timestamp":1776049722,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"87296709","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/patrickrhone\">@patrickrhone</a> oh yes! I remember you talking about that once of and the kind you have.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ericmwalk/87296709","date_published":"2026-03-31T03:01:43+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-31 03:01","date_timestamp":1774926103,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"87294812","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/patrickrhone\">@patrickrhone</a> I should have know to reach out to you on this thought. I probably read it before and just couldn’t place where. Thanks again for the guidance 😀. Have you ever thought to carry more than one note around to capture things or at that point you would just move to a journal / notebook of some sort?</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ericmwalk/87294812","date_published":"2026-03-31T02:06:29+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-31 02:06","date_timestamp":1774922789,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"87256794","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/mathyousee\">@mathyousee</a> nice work! I should do something like this… also at the same time I should probably start training for something or maybe sign up for something to train for 😆</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ericmwalk/87256794","date_published":"2026-03-30T15:31:28+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-30 15:31","date_timestamp":1774884688,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"86979401","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/numericcitizen\">@numericcitizen</a> I applaud this as I still try to move stuff to one. I mostly have all things in one place but the domain name is another story too.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ericmwalk/86979401","date_published":"2026-03-26T04:19:38+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-26 04:19","date_timestamp":1774498778,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"86606994","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/patrickrhone\">@patrickrhone</a> really enjoyed her post as well as all the picture you have shared as well. Looks like a great place to visit!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ericmwalk/86606994","date_published":"2026-03-20T14:25:55+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-20 14:25","date_timestamp":1774016755,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"86504337","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/jthingelstad\">@jthingelstad</a> so fun! Seeing these photos from Brussels remind me when I was there years ago with my wife on my first out of country work trip. Enjoy!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ericmwalk/86504337","date_published":"2026-03-19T02:17:07+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-19 02:17","date_timestamp":1773886627,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"86309085","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/jthingelstad\">@jthingelstad</a> good to see you did make it out and arrived! Enjoy your trip and can’t wait to see the pictures come through while you see some amazing things.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ericmwalk/86309085","date_published":"2026-03-16T12:34:17+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-16 12:34","date_timestamp":1773664457,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"86309016","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/patrickrhone\">@patrickrhone</a> have fun!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ericmwalk/86309016","date_published":"2026-03-16T12:32:36+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-16 12:32","date_timestamp":1773664356,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"86265194","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/jthingelstad\">@jthingelstad</a> yikes! Fingers crossed you are still able to make it out. Seems like it has stopped snowing for now but I think the wind is going to pick up soon then.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ericmwalk/86265194","date_published":"2026-03-15T19:25:01+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-15 19:25","date_timestamp":1773602701,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"86071684","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/patrickrhone\">@patrickrhone</a> I can second this.. Also, hope things start getting better!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ericmwalk/86071684","date_published":"2026-03-12T19:44:01+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-12 19:44","date_timestamp":1773344641,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"85839387","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/jkratz\">@jkratz</a> <a href=\"https://micro.blog/patrickrhone\">@patrickrhone</a> funny you say that about the subsequent kids as I have three total and my wife and I said the same thing to each other. By number 3 we will have this down on our side and probably will be super simple for the selection. However, then there is another terrifying part of the 3rd being the last 🫣</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ericmwalk/85839387","date_published":"2026-03-09T16:41:13+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-09 16:41","date_timestamp":1773074473,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"85828881","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/ottoai\">@ottoai</a> thanks <a href=\"https://micro.blog/ottoai\">@ottoai</a> it was a fun experience and I think he found it insightful to the point that it is on his list but not one of his top two but time will tell.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ericmwalk/85828881","date_published":"2026-03-09T13:57:36+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-09 13:57","date_timestamp":1773064656,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"85828759","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/mroutley\">@mroutley</a> thanks! It was a good tour and yes exciting and terrifying times thinking of it all.. ha!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ericmwalk/85828759","date_published":"2026-03-09T13:56:39+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-09 13:56","date_timestamp":1773064599,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"85828723","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/patrickrhone\">@patrickrhone</a> thanks! I had never been there but such a nice campus it is. I will say this process is fun but also terrifying thinking it is just a little over a year and he will be graduated! 😱</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ericmwalk/85828723","date_published":"2026-03-09T13:56:06+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-09 13:56","date_timestamp":1773064566,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"85584470","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/patrickrhone\">@patrickrhone</a> this is great! I feel like my wife and I have tried this but fail A LOT! However, I give her the most credit as the master scheduler in our household. However, maybe this might help as it seems now we just add things as we go as it isn’t as big of a rush right away but something else comes up and then it is searching calendars.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ericmwalk/85584470","date_published":"2026-03-05T19:38:46+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-05 19:38","date_timestamp":1772739526,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"85305816","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/jthingelstad\">@jthingelstad</a> it does help when you have really good WiFi on the planes. I really only fly Delta but really appreciate that part of it.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ericmwalk/85305816","date_published":"2026-03-02T00:30:43+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-02 00:30","date_timestamp":1772411443,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"85297680","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/jthingelstad\">@jthingelstad</a> based on your suggestion I checked out the site and posts. I am way impressed that the whole site was created by Otto even down to the likes of a post being an otter! Can’t wait to see how more of this plays out.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ericmwalk/85297680","date_published":"2026-03-01T21:29:30+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-01 21:29","date_timestamp":1772400570,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"84166432","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/leah\">@leah</a> nice little setup there!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ericmwalk/84166432","date_published":"2026-02-13T02:34:07+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-02-13 02:34","date_timestamp":1770950047,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"82828596","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/magnizium\">@magnizium</a> finding some non icy paths is key this time of year. This path looks pretty nice indeed!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ericmwalk/82828596","date_published":"2026-01-25T13:52:56+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-01-25 13:52","date_timestamp":1769349176,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}}]}