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Newark's Lakeshore Park. Lots of feathered wildlife to be seen in addition to the usual (geese, mallards, egrets, cormorants and coots). I also saw some shovelers, a ruddy duck and a pied-billed grebe. See alt text for more info!
December 22, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Newark's Lakeshore Park. Lots of feathered wildlife to be seen in addition to the usual (geese, mallards, egrets, cormorants and coots). I also saw some shovelers, a ruddy duck and a pied-billed grebe. See alt text for more info!
Eh, only a couple of days late to celebrate the birthday of Romeyn Beck Ayres, one of my favorite Civil War daddies:
December 21, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Eh, only a couple of days late to celebrate the birthday of Romeyn Beck Ayres, one of my favorite Civil War daddies:
New "exhibit" at the Niles Film Museum:
December 21, 2025 at 3:22 AM
New "exhibit" at the Niles Film Museum:
And a very merry Chris Samt to you as well!
Oh Tannen Bums — Cake Wrecks
Don't sweat it, bakers; this week is going to be easy as pie . All you've gotta do is load up on super simple holiday designs! You know, like Christmas trees:
www.cakewrecks.com
December 19, 2025 at 6:29 PM
And a very merry Chris Samt to you as well!
"What's this sheet?" I can't believe they got away with that one!
1985 Waterbed Outlet commercial
YouTube video by Random Retro Commercials
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December 16, 2025 at 6:35 PM
"What's this sheet?" I can't believe they got away with that one!
Now ready: my 2025 Year End Speical playlist, in case you were curious what I was listening to in 2025. This year it's a little more representative of what I was listening to throughout the entire year. And there's little surprises sprinkled about in there, too:
2025 Year End Special - YouTube
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December 16, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Now ready: my 2025 Year End Speical playlist, in case you were curious what I was listening to in 2025. This year it's a little more representative of what I was listening to throughout the entire year. And there's little surprises sprinkled about in there, too:
Name an actor who you think has an iconic voice.
December 14, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Name an actor who you think has an iconic voice.
It was either this or Green Berry.
December 13, 2025 at 9:13 PM
It was either this or Green Berry.
I've been coming to Sabercat for HOW many years before I realized there's a cliff here?
December 7, 2025 at 9:57 PM
I've been coming to Sabercat for HOW many years before I realized there's a cliff here?
Some fall color from my pre-lunch constitutional.
December 6, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Some fall color from my pre-lunch constitutional.
So that time of year has come that I always dread. The time when it gets so cold, I get the false "tire pressure low" warning on my car. It took me 2 tries (and $3) to fix it, but it is indeed fixed. It's times like these that I miss working for State Parks, and having free access to compressed air.
December 4, 2025 at 1:17 AM
So that time of year has come that I always dread. The time when it gets so cold, I get the false "tire pressure low" warning on my car. It took me 2 tries (and $3) to fix it, but it is indeed fixed. It's times like these that I miss working for State Parks, and having free access to compressed air.
They're playing Prefab Sprout! I approve!
December 3, 2025 at 10:13 PM
They're playing Prefab Sprout! I approve!
Sobrante Ridge. I had forgotten about the nice views of San Pablo Bay from up here.
December 3, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Sobrante Ridge. I had forgotten about the nice views of San Pablo Bay from up here.
Another "how could THIS go wrong" product. It's basically mushy Frosted Flakes blended into vanilla ice cream. So... not horrible, but pretty pointless.
They had other "flavors," but I am absolutely not ready for Corn Pops ice cream. I don't think I ever will be.
They had other "flavors," but I am absolutely not ready for Corn Pops ice cream. I don't think I ever will be.
December 2, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Another "how could THIS go wrong" product. It's basically mushy Frosted Flakes blended into vanilla ice cream. So... not horrible, but pretty pointless.
They had other "flavors," but I am absolutely not ready for Corn Pops ice cream. I don't think I ever will be.
They had other "flavors," but I am absolutely not ready for Corn Pops ice cream. I don't think I ever will be.
Hollyhocks are still in bloom at this time of year?
December 2, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Hollyhocks are still in bloom at this time of year?
“Little Billy” Mahone, vintage pocket bear:
December 1, 2025 at 5:27 PM
“Little Billy” Mahone, vintage pocket bear:
Celebrating Mark Twain’s [belated] birthday with...implied nudity!
December 1, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Celebrating Mark Twain’s [belated] birthday with...implied nudity!
So as I was going out for my afternoon constitutional, I got a glimpse of myself in the window glass. With the hat and the current facial hair configuration, I was getting a Robert Shaw in Jaws sort of vibe. I don't know. What do you think?
November 29, 2025 at 4:27 AM
So as I was going out for my afternoon constitutional, I got a glimpse of myself in the window glass. With the hat and the current facial hair configuration, I was getting a Robert Shaw in Jaws sort of vibe. I don't know. What do you think?
For the first time in a while, I'm planning to send out holiday cards, so if you'd like one, or if you've had a change of address, drop me a line in my PMs.
Do note that I have such a backlog of previous years' cards that you're getting reruns, though if you're new to this list, they're new to you!
Do note that I have such a backlog of previous years' cards that you're getting reruns, though if you're new to this list, they're new to you!
November 28, 2025 at 7:34 PM
For the first time in a while, I'm planning to send out holiday cards, so if you'd like one, or if you've had a change of address, drop me a line in my PMs.
Do note that I have such a backlog of previous years' cards that you're getting reruns, though if you're new to this list, they're new to you!
Do note that I have such a backlog of previous years' cards that you're getting reruns, though if you're new to this list, they're new to you!
Thanks to @ukiahtony.bsky.social , I decree that the day after Thanksgiving is herefore renamed "Bitch Fucker Day."
November 28, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Thanks to @ukiahtony.bsky.social , I decree that the day after Thanksgiving is herefore renamed "Bitch Fucker Day."
Alum Rock/Penitencia Creek greatest hits. View, creek, groundwater recharge ponds. Spotted a pair of Muscovy ducks, and idly wondered where they came from (someone's menagerie, most likely).
November 27, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Alum Rock/Penitencia Creek greatest hits. View, creek, groundwater recharge ponds. Spotted a pair of Muscovy ducks, and idly wondered where they came from (someone's menagerie, most likely).
In spite of the pollution haze, the view of Mission Peak from Vargas Plateau was still stunning.
November 26, 2025 at 9:57 PM
In spite of the pollution haze, the view of Mission Peak from Vargas Plateau was still stunning.
Your eyes do not deceive you. That is indeed a pond with ice on it. And it's after noon! The cold season has well and truly begun.
November 26, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Your eyes do not deceive you. That is indeed a pond with ice on it. And it's after noon! The cold season has well and truly begun.
Madrone (Arbutus menziesii) in... fruit. Here in the Bay Area, we need to take fall color where we can get it, and I say this qualifies.
November 22, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Madrone (Arbutus menziesii) in... fruit. Here in the Bay Area, we need to take fall color where we can get it, and I say this qualifies.