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The Pentax 17 is such a fun camera. I took these shots at work when I needed a break. They’re not terrific, but oftentimes the act of taking a photo is more enjoyable than viewing the photo itself.

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Currently reading: Vulture Capitalism by Grace Blakeley 📚

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Finished reading: Superbloom: How Technologies of Connection Tear Us Apart by Nicholas Carr.

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Feels odd to link a book critical of social media ON social media.

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how does one stop having internet-brain? \"\" : ctrl-d.quest

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Is there a name for the frames at the beginning or end of a film roll that are exposed to light and come out all weird and abstract? If not, there ought to be.

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Whatever they’re called, they often end up being some of my favorites.

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Early morning walks are the best way to start a Monday.

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Finished (re) reading Snow Crash.

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Was it a better read in the 1990s, or have my tastes changed?

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Hello, world.

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What’s new? As for me, I am making a feeble attempt to have better internet habits. So…

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