SteveTheAurora
@stevetheaurora.bsky.social
Physics, space, food, water, news, politics, dogs, cats, kayak, run. Currently in Midwest US, but Oaklandish ❤️, Coastside vibe. Born 323ppm
Ally. Progressive heathen. GenX. You should probably shun me. 🦦
Ally. Progressive heathen. GenX. You should probably shun me. 🦦
Me too. Felt good.
December 21, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Me too. Felt good.
I hope you pre-gamed with ibuprofen and a lot of water.
December 17, 2025 at 7:20 PM
I hope you pre-gamed with ibuprofen and a lot of water.
We have fun crafting and sending the annual holiday cards. Want one?
December 16, 2025 at 1:36 PM
We have fun crafting and sending the annual holiday cards. Want one?
Follow up -- local experts (my wife with her bird guide) re-ID'd the chap as a juvenile Red Tail hawk. It's a big 'un.
December 16, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Follow up -- local experts (my wife with her bird guide) re-ID'd the chap as a juvenile Red Tail hawk. It's a big 'un.
How would you feel about Fritos?
December 15, 2025 at 11:38 PM
How would you feel about Fritos?
I believe him when he says he can’t imagine raising a child w/o ChatGPT. Those poor kids.
December 11, 2025 at 1:18 AM
I believe him when he says he can’t imagine raising a child w/o ChatGPT. Those poor kids.
I lived in Mosswood during grad school, then bought a first house in Maxwell Park. Laurel, Dimond, Allendale have strong neighborhood identities so may be good for a look. Kate Phillips was our realtor and knows the neighborhoods exceedingly well.
December 9, 2025 at 1:13 AM
I lived in Mosswood during grad school, then bought a first house in Maxwell Park. Laurel, Dimond, Allendale have strong neighborhood identities so may be good for a look. Kate Phillips was our realtor and knows the neighborhoods exceedingly well.
San Luis Obispo has always been a nice area, though I hear it’s seeing a contracting population. Have you looked at Gilroy or Salinas? Do you guys need large R1 universities for work options?
December 9, 2025 at 12:20 AM
San Luis Obispo has always been a nice area, though I hear it’s seeing a contracting population. Have you looked at Gilroy or Salinas? Do you guys need large R1 universities for work options?
The East Bay is your friend, then. You should be comfortable there. Albany and northward is just north of the majority of summer fog, as is Oakland and south — Berkeley gets the full blast. Have you explored Walnut Creek yet? Over the hill is pretty toasty warm.
December 8, 2025 at 11:53 PM
The East Bay is your friend, then. You should be comfortable there. Albany and northward is just north of the majority of summer fog, as is Oakland and south — Berkeley gets the full blast. Have you explored Walnut Creek yet? Over the hill is pretty toasty warm.
Meanwhile, I got to run in 3 layers of sleeves today.
December 8, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Meanwhile, I got to run in 3 layers of sleeves today.
Ahhh, the Bay Area. Wait til August, when Karl is your frequent visitor.
December 8, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Ahhh, the Bay Area. Wait til August, when Karl is your frequent visitor.
Sorry, East Bay Regional Park System. Basically, the network of individual parks along the ridge line from Richmond to Hayward.
December 7, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Sorry, East Bay Regional Park System. Basically, the network of individual parks along the ridge line from Richmond to Hayward.
The entire EBRPS is a gem. Go find the labyrinth at Sibley! If you have dogs, Pt Isabel is also wonderful.
December 7, 2025 at 4:06 PM
The entire EBRPS is a gem. Go find the labyrinth at Sibley! If you have dogs, Pt Isabel is also wonderful.
How I learned to blow my nose.
December 7, 2025 at 2:41 PM
How I learned to blow my nose.
Do you get up to Wildcat? Great vistas from there!
December 7, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Do you get up to Wildcat? Great vistas from there!
A rare expression for Phineas
December 7, 2025 at 12:54 PM
A rare expression for Phineas
I suppose we will know what day to avoid entry.
December 6, 2025 at 7:14 PM
I suppose we will know what day to avoid entry.