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Brian Ziman
@brianziman.bsky.social
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Building, Teaching, Giving.

Pronouns:he/him ⚲P

Also at @[email protected]
https://www.brianziman.com

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I got to taste an 1894 Cognac at The Doctor's Office in Capitol Hill tonight! #Seattle
A photo of a bottle of cognac. On the neck of the bottle is the stamp "1894". On the label, it says "Croizet cognac fine champagne reserve royal".
January 28, 2026 at 9:53 AM
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The nonprofit Trevor Project received a $45 million gift from billionaire MacKenzie Scott at the end of 2025.
The Trevor Project receives $45M from MacKenzie Scott after difficult years and federal funding cuts
The nonprofit Trevor Project received a $45 million gift from billionaire MacKenzie Scott at the end of 2025.
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January 12, 2026 at 4:07 PM
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Ode to Duck, first course: Sturgeon Caviar on a soft boiled duck egg. #cooking
A photo from above of a small white plate. On the left side of the plate sits a tea cup, the bottom of which is filled with dried lentils. Sitting on the bed of lentils is a duck egg in its shell, covered sloppily with a pile of black caviar. In the teacup, behind the egg, there's a small mother of pearl spoon visible. To the right side of the tea cup sits a well toasted stick of brioche.
December 27, 2025 at 1:14 AM
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I wish everyone a joyous Sol Invictus, the celebration of being unconquered by superstition and consistent in the pursuit and sharing of knowledge. #tst
December 25, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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I just completed "Playground" - Day 8 - Advent of Code 2025 #AdventOfCode adventofcode.com/2025/day/8
Day 8 - Advent of Code 2025
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December 10, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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This is much harder when you've only had four hours of sleep over the last 60 hours.

I just completed "Laboratories" - Day 7 - Advent of Code 2025 #AdventOfCode adventofcode.com/2025/day/7
Day 7 - Advent of Code 2025
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December 9, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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Another top 1,000 finish... but I struggled with typing tonight more than I should have.

I just completed "Trash Compactor" - Day 6 - Advent of Code 2025 #AdventOfCode adventofcode.com/2025/day/6
Day 6 - Advent of Code 2025
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December 6, 2025 at 5:22 AM
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Another top-1000 finish!

I just completed "Cafeteria" - Day 5 - Advent of Code 2025 #AdventOfCode adventofcode.com/2025/day/5
Day 5 - Advent of Code 2025
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December 5, 2025 at 5:17 AM
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smofnews.bsky.social
SMOF News, volume 5, issue 14:
A few annoyances about convention information, and news in brief.
smofnews.substack.com/p/smof-news-...
SMOF News, volume 5, issue 14
A few annoyances about convention information, and news in brief.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:20 AM
brianziman.bsky.social
Another top 1000!

I just completed "Printing Department" - Day 4 - Advent of Code 2025 #AdventOfCode adventofcode.com/2025/day/4
Day 4 - Advent of Code 2025
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December 4, 2025 at 5:10 AM
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Woo! Near the top 500 today... that's probably going to be my best showing of the year.

I've completed "Lobby" - Day 3 - Advent of Code 2025 #AdventOfCode adventofcode.com/2025/day/3
Day 3 - Advent of Code 2025
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December 3, 2025 at 5:16 AM
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I should create an #AdventOfCode private leaderboard for people who solve the problems while drinking.
December 2, 2025 at 6:37 AM
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I just completed "Gift Shop" - Day 2 - Advent of Code 2025 #AdventOfCode adventofcode.com/2025/day/2
Day 2 - Advent of Code 2025
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December 2, 2025 at 5:54 AM
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I've completed "Secret Entrance" - Day 1 - Advent of Code 2025 #AdventOfCode adventofcode.com/2025/day/1
Day 1 - Advent of Code 2025
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December 1, 2025 at 5:36 AM
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First course, seared foie gras on brioche, with a port wine, cranberry, shallot sauce. #Thanksgiving #cooking
A top down view of a white plate. In the center is a piece of grilled brioche, with a heart shaped piece of seared foie gras on top. The upper left portion of the plate is covered with a course brown sauce.
November 28, 2025 at 4:50 AM
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Changing the clocks twice a year is stupid.
November 2, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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My version of chicken cassoulet. Not bad for a first attempt. Duck fat makes everything better. #dinner
A top down view of a white wide rimmed bowl. In the bowl is a dark broth with visible bits of bacon, pork belly, onions, and white beans. Atop the broth is a reasonably well-browned whole chicken thigh.
November 1, 2025 at 1:08 AM
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Happy Halloween! #tst
October 31, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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A hearty pork and vegetable stew for a nice rainy #Seattle day. #dinner
A top down view of a wide rimmed bowl containing a thick stew. Chunks of pork, carrots, green beans, and peas are visible in the brown gravy. A spoon rests on the left side of a plate, while on the right side, there are three slices of heavily buttered baguette.
October 24, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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Nice walk around #Seattle yesterday. It's always fun to find new angles of the Space Needle.
An upward facing view of the Space Needle against a clear blue sky, through the branches of trees, still covered in green leaves.
October 6, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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Do you know of a paint or other feature that is NOT visible under UV light, but is VISIBLE under normal light?
September 19, 2025 at 3:43 AM
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@deviantollam.bsky.social can you make it to the chantey sing tonight?
September 16, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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The best thing about cooler weather is that I can get back to cooking my favorite meals. Tonight, I made pot roast! #dinner
A view from above of a white dinner plate. On the left side, there are slices of beef, at the top left are green beans with bacon. At the top right, three slices of homemade baguette with butter smeared on them. To the lower right, a large pile of baby carrots and chunks of onions. In the center of the plate, a heaping pile of mashed potatoes. Covering almost everything is a light brown gravy.
September 15, 2025 at 1:15 AM
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September is Library Card Sign-up Month, and you don't have to get a tattoo of the Central Library to celebrate.

(Though we ❤️ this ink by SPL patrons Alex H. and Jazmine S.!)

Just sign up for a Library card, or encourage your friends and family to get one!
Two SPL patrons show off tattoos on their arms. The tattoos depict the exterior of the Seattle Central Library.
September 12, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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Loving the new art from one of my patreon memberships that arrived in the mail! @dreadpiratebri.bsky.social
a postcard sized piece of art sits on a tiny easel on a very large bookshelf with a bizarre assortment of books. The art is fantasy themed, a whimsical, art nouveau-esque image of an elven woman wearing a long, purple gown, framed by tree branches. It is very soothing to look at.
September 10, 2025 at 7:47 PM