Doc D
@doc-d.bsky.social
Visionary Designer, Author, Podcaster, Researcher
Sustainable places for people
Fun stuff outside
"30% Wild," "Scary Animals in the Backyard," thirtywildpod.com
Latest book: "Design by Deficit: Neglect and the Accidental City," designbydeficit.com
Sustainable places for people
Fun stuff outside
"30% Wild," "Scary Animals in the Backyard," thirtywildpod.com
Latest book: "Design by Deficit: Neglect and the Accidental City," designbydeficit.com
2 truths and a lie:
Black bears are found:
- at shopping malls
- at sports stadiums
- inside houses
Whoops, no, all those are true 😬
A chat with a bona fide bear researcher from the very bear-y state of Connecticut , about all this and more 🐻
"Bear-anoia, Part 2," at
deftspacelab.com/bear-anoia/
Black bears are found:
- at shopping malls
- at sports stadiums
- inside houses
Whoops, no, all those are true 😬
A chat with a bona fide bear researcher from the very bear-y state of Connecticut , about all this and more 🐻
"Bear-anoia, Part 2," at
deftspacelab.com/bear-anoia/
December 3, 2025 at 7:57 PM
2 truths and a lie:
Black bears are found:
- at shopping malls
- at sports stadiums
- inside houses
Whoops, no, all those are true 😬
A chat with a bona fide bear researcher from the very bear-y state of Connecticut , about all this and more 🐻
"Bear-anoia, Part 2," at
deftspacelab.com/bear-anoia/
Black bears are found:
- at shopping malls
- at sports stadiums
- inside houses
Whoops, no, all those are true 😬
A chat with a bona fide bear researcher from the very bear-y state of Connecticut , about all this and more 🐻
"Bear-anoia, Part 2," at
deftspacelab.com/bear-anoia/
I used to think "bear!" at every noise in the woods. Then I moved to Connecticut, where bears were around all the time, and I calmed down.
Until I heard about bears breaking into houses. Repeatedly. 😳😳
Plus a story about 5 bears meeting in *your* backyard 🐻🐻❄️
More:
deftspacelab.com/bear-anoia/
Until I heard about bears breaking into houses. Repeatedly. 😳😳
Plus a story about 5 bears meeting in *your* backyard 🐻🐻❄️
More:
deftspacelab.com/bear-anoia/
November 20, 2025 at 4:40 PM
I used to think "bear!" at every noise in the woods. Then I moved to Connecticut, where bears were around all the time, and I calmed down.
Until I heard about bears breaking into houses. Repeatedly. 😳😳
Plus a story about 5 bears meeting in *your* backyard 🐻🐻❄️
More:
deftspacelab.com/bear-anoia/
Until I heard about bears breaking into houses. Repeatedly. 😳😳
Plus a story about 5 bears meeting in *your* backyard 🐻🐻❄️
More:
deftspacelab.com/bear-anoia/
The kildeer determined to nest on the driveway has finally gone and done it, despite being flushed by cars many times per day.
At least she chose the edge.
At least she chose the edge.
June 7, 2025 at 8:33 PM
The kildeer determined to nest on the driveway has finally gone and done it, despite being flushed by cars many times per day.
At least she chose the edge.
At least she chose the edge.
Entry #8 in our local trail challenge. Getting back to this after several weekends busy with other things, some fun, some not.
Glorious day, right before the deer flies show up
Glorious day, right before the deer flies show up
June 1, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Entry #8 in our local trail challenge. Getting back to this after several weekends busy with other things, some fun, some not.
Glorious day, right before the deer flies show up
Glorious day, right before the deer flies show up
26 Jersey Knight asparagus crowns planted! They look weirdly like sea creatures, squid or jellyfish.
April 27, 2025 at 10:14 PM
26 Jersey Knight asparagus crowns planted! They look weirdly like sea creatures, squid or jellyfish.
Trail #6 in our town's trail challenge. Really coming to like these breakfasts at the county nature preserves.
Saw two trumpeter swans 🎺
Saw two trumpeter swans 🎺
April 22, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Trail #6 in our town's trail challenge. Really coming to like these breakfasts at the county nature preserves.
Saw two trumpeter swans 🎺
Saw two trumpeter swans 🎺
#5 in our town's 2025 trail challenge. Been awhile since I added a new one. Gotta pick up the pace!
April 20, 2025 at 10:10 PM
#5 in our town's 2025 trail challenge. Been awhile since I added a new one. Gotta pick up the pace!
A day of rail travel, full of vistas like constructed perspectives. Reminds me of long-ago art and drafting projects.
April 12, 2025 at 6:16 PM
A day of rail travel, full of vistas like constructed perspectives. Reminds me of long-ago art and drafting projects.
With the traditional Last Mile, the 19th hole of anything trail-based
March 10, 2025 at 1:46 PM
With the traditional Last Mile, the 19th hole of anything trail-based
Yesterday's trail adventure needed to be paved, because Mud Season.
Most time I've spent on the road bike in ages
On the B2B in Dexter 🌞
Most time I've spent on the road bike in ages
On the B2B in Dexter 🌞
March 10, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Yesterday's trail adventure needed to be paved, because Mud Season.
Most time I've spent on the road bike in ages
On the B2B in Dexter 🌞
Most time I've spent on the road bike in ages
On the B2B in Dexter 🌞
#3 or possibly #4 in the town trail challenge: the sculpture walk.
Did part of this while carrying a taco, which should be worth bonus points.
Did part of this while carrying a taco, which should be worth bonus points.
March 2, 2025 at 9:10 PM
#3 or possibly #4 in the town trail challenge: the sculpture walk.
Did part of this while carrying a taco, which should be worth bonus points.
Did part of this while carrying a taco, which should be worth bonus points.
The silence of the winter woods.
Never has there been a better time to feel far away from the world.
Trail #2 in our town's annual challenge to get out on as many local trails as possible.
Never has there been a better time for a small obsession with a trail challenge!
Never has there been a better time to feel far away from the world.
Trail #2 in our town's annual challenge to get out on as many local trails as possible.
Never has there been a better time for a small obsession with a trail challenge!
February 17, 2025 at 2:12 PM
The silence of the winter woods.
Never has there been a better time to feel far away from the world.
Trail #2 in our town's annual challenge to get out on as many local trails as possible.
Never has there been a better time for a small obsession with a trail challenge!
Never has there been a better time to feel far away from the world.
Trail #2 in our town's annual challenge to get out on as many local trails as possible.
Never has there been a better time for a small obsession with a trail challenge!
Winter walk. A little new snow overnight to pretty up the ice.
All about the yak tracks!
All about the yak tracks!
February 9, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Winter walk. A little new snow overnight to pretty up the ice.
All about the yak tracks!
All about the yak tracks!
After the last century, I mean few weeks, I think we know the answer to this:
February 8, 2025 at 7:03 PM
After the last century, I mean few weeks, I think we know the answer to this:
Big raccoon hiked this trail before me. How do they make these tracks? Really looks like a two-footed creature hopping.
February 2, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Big raccoon hiked this trail before me. How do they make these tracks? Really looks like a two-footed creature hopping.
The welcome silence of the winter woods and the creaking of ice on the frozen lake.
I prefer this ice to the snow-covered patch I fell on this afternoon. 🤕
I prefer this ice to the snow-covered patch I fell on this afternoon. 🤕
February 2, 2025 at 11:26 PM
The welcome silence of the winter woods and the creaking of ice on the frozen lake.
I prefer this ice to the snow-covered patch I fell on this afternoon. 🤕
I prefer this ice to the snow-covered patch I fell on this afternoon. 🤕
I never actually get amaryllis to bloom for Christmas, but I don't really mind. You appreciate them more a month later.
January 25, 2025 at 9:18 PM
I never actually get amaryllis to bloom for Christmas, but I don't really mind. You appreciate them more a month later.
Among the lesser tragedies of the 2024 election is that the presidential outcome overshadowed this epic sticker drawn by a Michigan school kid.
Turns out their design was pretty prescient, eh?
Turns out their design was pretty prescient, eh?
November 18, 2024 at 10:27 PM
Among the lesser tragedies of the 2024 election is that the presidential outcome overshadowed this epic sticker drawn by a Michigan school kid.
Turns out their design was pretty prescient, eh?
Turns out their design was pretty prescient, eh?