The Trump administration wanting this story killed is exactly why we need to make sure everyone sees it.
Author: Nickolas Braden
Obsessed with consumer technology and geek culture • Devourer of delectable foods and whisky • Lover of baseball and music • Debater of politics
Based on a fantastic novel from Andy Weir, the movie stars Ryan Gosling as Ryland Grace, a scientist turned reluctant astronaut who is sent light years from Earth to save it from extinction. The movie is scheduled to come out March 20th, 2026.
With so many other things going on I almost forgot about an important anniversary today. It seems almost impossible that it’s been 18 years already.
You couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day to have a parade and a party. We walked along the parade route as it wound its way down 4th Ave to its destination at Seattle Center. Parade-goers of all ages were in great spirits and enjoying the music, food, and atmosphere. Not sure what Pride looks like in other cities, but Seattle always shows up and show out! Happy Pride everyone!
Viewing the cherry blossoms in bloom at the University of Washington is easily one of my favorite annual Seattle traditions. Even with the incredible amount of tourists and other visitors wandering through the quad at UW snapping photos and taking in the grandeur, I always feel a sense of calm when I’m there.
Dick Van Dyke is just so damn wholesome and pure. This video is incredibly moving to watch. Just try not to feel something.
The weather has finally started to turn in Seattle. We’ve officially hit ‘The Grey’. That time of year when it’s consistently 45° for a high temp every day. When we’ll have week long stretches of intermittent rain. And when all the California transplants regret moving this far north.
In between all the grey and the rain though, there are still moments of beauty to be found. Moments when the rain stops and the clouds part and the sheer majesty of fall in the PNW is put on display.
Looking south down the Duwamish Waterway towards Mt Rainier at sunrise. Admiring the view of Downtown from Kerry Park. Looking out towards Elliot Bay from Pike Place. Walking through the hidden gem that is Waterfall Garden Park.
After the events of this last week I’ve needed to take some extra time to shut out the fear, the anxiety, and the hopelessness I’ve felt and just appreciate the beauty around me. It hasn’t been easy, but I’m in a better place than I was the night of November 5th.
Here’s to everyone trying to get better.
Elon Musk, the free speech absolutist, is actively blocking any posts made on X that contain links to the hacked JD Vance dossier. That’s the nice thing about having a place of your own to post. The dossier is linked below.
Thomas Gabriel is the eldest grandchild of Johnny Cash, and recently a video of him covering Folsom Prison Blues went viral on TikTok.
I’m amazed at how similar he sounds to his grandfather. It’s not perfect, but I think if you close your eyes and just listen to it, most people would be shocked to learn it’s not Cash himself.
I included the video here as well, so if you’re like me and want nothing to do with TikTok, watch away.
Kudos to Michael Clair of MLB for this heartwarming story about finding the joy of baseball in even the most remote of locations. Add in those spectacular photographs from Matthew DeSantis, and this is easily my favorite news story of the week.
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