JohnB (@1jb1)
@1jb1.bsky.social
JohnB is a past serial tech start-up entrepreneur/investor. Enjoy science, Formula 1, sports, gardening, fishing, opera, much more, ISTJ. Practice the Four Immeasurables: loving kindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity. Buddhist
Oregon, US
Oregon, US
Took precautionary steps in anticipation of tonight's atmospheric river rain event which is predicting 5+ inches of rain in the Oregon central valley. Using bags of mulch instead of sand bags which will ultimately end up in the garden unlike sand which is difficult to dispose of. Fingers crossed.
December 17, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Took precautionary steps in anticipation of tonight's atmospheric river rain event which is predicting 5+ inches of rain in the Oregon central valley. Using bags of mulch instead of sand bags which will ultimately end up in the garden unlike sand which is difficult to dispose of. Fingers crossed.
Shameful US peace proposal for Ukraine -
Piggy potus must be overridren with a Congressional counter proposal that is not pure capitulation to Putin. We must not let this be the official position of the US.
Piggy potus must be overridren with a Congressional counter proposal that is not pure capitulation to Putin. We must not let this be the official position of the US.
November 22, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Shameful US peace proposal for Ukraine -
Piggy potus must be overridren with a Congressional counter proposal that is not pure capitulation to Putin. We must not let this be the official position of the US.
Piggy potus must be overridren with a Congressional counter proposal that is not pure capitulation to Putin. We must not let this be the official position of the US.
No Kings Planning - A whistle might be a prudent accessory in case there are people trying to disrupt the event and cause you harm
October 16, 2025 at 5:19 PM
No Kings Planning - A whistle might be a prudent accessory in case there are people trying to disrupt the event and cause you harm
Rose season winding down in PNW but a few beauties still here
October 13, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Rose season winding down in PNW but a few beauties still here
Dr. Qwacker in Chief (orange blob) now serving your healthcare needs.
September 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Dr. Qwacker in Chief (orange blob) now serving your healthcare needs.
Kitchen oven helped allay my blues just now
September 16, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Kitchen oven helped allay my blues just now
Low clouds embracing the trees on Sunday morning. Lots of catch & release trout and a little drizzle.
September 14, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Low clouds embracing the trees on Sunday morning. Lots of catch & release trout and a little drizzle.
Luxurious start to Sunday morning 👨🍳
September 7, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Luxurious start to Sunday morning 👨🍳
Reminder in my kitchen
August 2, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Reminder in my kitchen
This pic from Politico should mark the end of this guy's career.
Rep. Randy Weber holds a document entitled "The One, Big, Beautiful Bill" during a House Energy and Commerce Committee markup on Capitol Hill on May 13, 2025. | Francis Chung/POLITICO
www.politico.com/news/2025/07...
Rep. Randy Weber holds a document entitled "The One, Big, Beautiful Bill" during a House Energy and Commerce Committee markup on Capitol Hill on May 13, 2025. | Francis Chung/POLITICO
www.politico.com/news/2025/07...
July 16, 2025 at 5:18 PM
This pic from Politico should mark the end of this guy's career.
Rep. Randy Weber holds a document entitled "The One, Big, Beautiful Bill" during a House Energy and Commerce Committee markup on Capitol Hill on May 13, 2025. | Francis Chung/POLITICO
www.politico.com/news/2025/07...
Rep. Randy Weber holds a document entitled "The One, Big, Beautiful Bill" during a House Energy and Commerce Committee markup on Capitol Hill on May 13, 2025. | Francis Chung/POLITICO
www.politico.com/news/2025/07...
Nothing says happy summer in Oregon like blueberries!
July 16, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Nothing says happy summer in Oregon like blueberries!
How it started and now. More than 3 gallons of berries from my garden so far. I wonder how many pancakes they would all make?
July 6, 2025 at 6:07 PM
How it started and now. More than 3 gallons of berries from my garden so far. I wonder how many pancakes they would all make?
Today’s garden offering 🌹
July 5, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Today’s garden offering 🌹
Oregon summer bounty - preparing for freezing, from one bush this am, and plenty more to come
July 2, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Oregon summer bounty - preparing for freezing, from one bush this am, and plenty more to come
From my garden this am, including the lavender, ferns, baby’s breath, and dilly bops
July 1, 2025 at 6:52 PM
From my garden this am, including the lavender, ferns, baby’s breath, and dilly bops
Summer garden delights in Oregon. This from just one bush and more to come!
June 28, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Summer garden delights in Oregon. This from just one bush and more to come!
Federal Reserve holds status quo on interest rates and continuing balance sheet reductions.
It is VERY reassuring to have a chairperson, Jay Powell, who is knowledgeable and a voice of reason leading this organization.
It is VERY reassuring to have a chairperson, Jay Powell, who is knowledgeable and a voice of reason leading this organization.
June 18, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Federal Reserve holds status quo on interest rates and continuing balance sheet reductions.
It is VERY reassuring to have a chairperson, Jay Powell, who is knowledgeable and a voice of reason leading this organization.
It is VERY reassuring to have a chairperson, Jay Powell, who is knowledgeable and a voice of reason leading this organization.
Happy summer garden colors
June 17, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Happy summer garden colors