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6/3/25 →

📷 Micro.blog photo challenge Day 3: shadow #mbjune

Silhouettes of people and palm trees are set against a bright sunset over a body of water and distant mountains.

6/3/25 →

Daily Walkoff ⚾️ Orioles #277

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6/2/25 →

📷 Micro.blog photo challenge
Day 2: Curve #mbjune

Auto-generated description: A close-up view of a bicycle wheel with black spokes and a pavement.

6/2/25 →

Daily Walkoff ⚾️ Orioles #276

“Lou Gehrig Day”
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6/2/25 →

Connections: Sports Edition
Puzzle #252
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6/1/25 →

📷 Micro.blog photo challenge: Day 1 (“tree”)

For this one, I’m looking back at last month’s beautiful willow in Lille’s Parc de la Citadelle#MBJune

Auto-generated description: A lush, green willow tree leans gracefully over a small, tranquil pond surrounded by verdant foliage.

6/1/25 →

Daily Walkoff ⚾️ Orioles #275

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5/31/25 →

Game 3 Victory: On to the Semifinals! @ACMomento #ParisBasketball

A man takes a selfie in a basketball arena showing a scoreboard with Paris Basketball leading JDA Dijon Basket 114-88. A group of five people take a selfie inside a sports arena with a basketball court in the background. A basketball game is being played in a crowded indoor arena with a large screen displaying the action. A basketball game is taking place in an indoor arena with spectators watching from the stands. A crowd watches a basketball game in a large arena, with players and coaches gathered on the court.

5/31/25 →

Getting @rayancherki.bsky.social at #ManCity is giving this French fan massive Samir Nasri revival vibes 🙋‍♂️ 🤩

A soccer player (Rayan Cherki) is wearing a Manchester City jersey in a stadium setting, in a concept picture.

5/31/25 →

Daily Walkoff ⚾️ Orioles #274

“Workhorses”
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5/31/25 →

Connections: Sports Edition
Puzzle #250
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5/30/25 →

Imma lose my shit if #ManCity gets Rayan Cherki 🤩 🇫🇷

5/30/25 →

Daily Walkoff ⚾️ Orioles #273

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5/28/25 →

First game of the playoffs and it started with an exclusive Season-ticket holders event hosted by the club, where we were able to go shoot on the court, visit the entire arena, discover the hospitality section, talk with a few players and the president, and get our Playoffs started! | @acmomento

A person in glasses takes a selfie at a basketball game, with a scoreboard showing a 100-87 score between Paris Basketball and JDA Dijon Basket on May 27, 2025, at Adidas Arena. A person with wet hair is taking a selfie inside a basketball arena with an empty court and seats in the background. A group of people is standing on a basketball court, posed for a photo with an empty stadium in the background. A group of people poses together, some wearing sports apparel and holding a Paris Basketball scarf, indoors. A large building features the bold sign "Adidas Arena" on its reflective exterior, with trees in the foreground. A person holds a Nadir Hifi bobblehead box in a basketball arena where players are practicing on the court. A basketball court with a cart holding basketballs is positioned near the sideline in an empty arena. Two people take a selfie in a crowded arena with a basketball court in the background. A crowded basketball arena is illuminated by audience members holding up their phones as they watch the game. A basketball game is being played in an arena with a large tifo and people watching from the stands. A distant view of the Sacré-Cœur Basilica is framed by modern high-rise buildings and urban landscape.

5/27/25 →

Wait, hold up: HBO is developing a TV show based on IT, set in 1962?! 🤩😱

5/26/25 →

French food / French lunch in a Bistro is truly undefeated, if I do say so myself…

A meal is served on a red table, featuring a plate of fries, a steak with pepper sauce, and drinks.

5/25/25 →

Real question: what is the point of Yahoo in 2025, outside of Fantasy Sports?!

5/25/25 →

A great time at the #ParisBeerFestival yesterday! Will definitely plan to be back next year :) 🍻

A raised glass of beer is held up in a lively festival setting with colorful decorations and a crowd in the background. A hand holds a craft beer glass at a lively beer festival with people and colorful stalls in the background. A person holds a glass of beer in front of a Sudden Death brewery stand, featuring a T-shirt with a horror-themed design, at the Paris Beer Festival. A hand holding a glass filled with dark beer marked with "Paris Beer Festival" while people sit in the background. A hand is holding a glass of beer with "Paris Beer Festival" written on it, surrounded by people and colorful lights in a festive setting. A hand is holding a blue wristband labeled "PARIS BEER FESTIVAL SAMEDI" on a dark surface next to some clothing. A person wearing a Spurs basketball jersey, cap, and dark pants takes a selfie in a full-length mirror.

5/23/25 →

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According to Dealroom’s Global Tech Ecosystem Index 2025, Paris just overtook London as the #1 startup hub in Europe — and is now fourth globally behind Silicon Valley, New York, and Boston. While London still brings in more cash, the City of Light is growing faster in unicorns, AI talent, and enterprise value.

Also: fairly surprised this wasn’t technically already the case given what I know of the French Tech ecosystem, but I guess capital/language/culture used to make it easier for London up until now.

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5/23/25 →

This week, 300 French organizations - including startups, public bodies, corporates and tech heavyweights dropped a “manifesto” for European tech independence.
The goal? Break free from the grip of U.S. and Chinese tech superpowers and reclaim control over French data, infrastructure, and destiny. (…)
Think: a European small business act, sovereign AI infrastructure, a unified cloud, and better startup-corporate matchmaking platforms.

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Monocle & Jony Ive

5/22/25

Since visiting the Monocle café last weekend, I’ve been re-inspired by the space, but also the magazine, its radio, and its editorial pieces. I’m seriously considering subscribing again.

So as I make up my mind, it was a joy to discover this article on Jony Ive, LoveFrom, published on the day of possibly the biggest announcement in about a decade, in the Tech Industry

Auto-generated description: The webpage features an interview article about Jony Ive, along with a cityscape image, an illustration of a man, and advertisements for Monocle Radio and a watch.

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5/19/25 →

The end to a lovely weekend

A bottle of Uivo Renegado wine is on a table next to two filled wine glasses and some coasters in a cozy room. A red building with a sign announcing a performance by Soccer Mommy and Bored at My Grandma's House at Le Trabendo. A person is walking on a tree-lined path with a stroller under a canopy of lush green trees. A cozy cafe features wooden tables and chairs, wall art, and a few patrons enjoying their time. A musician (Soccer Mommy) is performing on stage with purple lights illuminating the scene in front of an audience. A tray displays a round loaf of brioche, a pistachio or nut-topped cake, and a stack of glazed pastries. A street scene shows a bike rack with parked bicycles and a sign in French advertising café, magazines, and more. A wall-mounted wooden bookshelf displays a variety of magazines and newspapers in a neatly arranged manner. A cozy bookshop entrance with a glass door, leading into a warmly lit interior lined with shelves full of books. Customers are standing at the counter of a cozy cafe with a variety of drinks and pastries on display, surrounded by framed art on the walls. People are sitting at an outdoor café on a sunny street with a classic European-style building in the background. A taqueria with outdoor red tables and chairs is situated on a city street, featuring a menu above the entrance. A picturesque building with a brick facade stands beside a canal, surrounded by a few trees and people walking nearby. People are relaxing by a canal on a sunny day, with buildings and a blue sky in the background.

5/16/25 →

I’ve got newfound respect for Jonathan Claus:

Just because discrimination doesn’t concern you, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t pay attention to it. I haven’t experienced racism, but I’m still interested in saying it’s not cool for the people who suffer it.

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5/14/25 →

“Kyle Goon: The Baltimore ‘O!’ is about community pride. Don’t lecture us about it.”

We’re here, we’re proud of the place we live, and we want it to thrive. (…) The “O!” is a Baltimore thing. It’s a Maryland thing. It’s about a shared identity and community that we’re all rooting for, which is patriotic in and of itself.

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5/11/25 →

Very happy to be home 🏡 🛬

A New Yorker magazine cover features an abstract design with a silhouette of a person holding a baseball bat against a patterned background. A stylized illustration on a magazine cover features an art deco design with geometric shapes, displaying the title "The New Yorker" and the date May 15, 2023.

5/10/25 →

Planning to use today’s travel day back home to catchup on new music releases and the Baltimore Hardcore/Punk scene I’ve been reading about lately!

A collage of four music album covers featuring "Young & Dumb" by Avril Lavigne and three EPs by Turnstile. A collection of album covers showcasing various styles and themes, including hardcore and artistic designs. A screenshot displays six album covers from artists including Turnstile, André 3000, Sleep Token, Kali Uchis, F1, and The Kooks. A music player interface displays the album "Even In Arcadia" by Sleep Token, with a background of lush, pink foliage.

5/10/25 →

Outside of my Caps/Habs series, it’s been hard not to cheer for Canadian teams in these #NHLPlayoffs (for self-evident reasons):

100% behind the Jets, Oilers, and Maple Leaves in their respective series! Go Canada!

A hockey player in a blue uniform celebrates a goal on the ice rink while a referee is nearby and another player from the opposing team looks on.

5/9/25 →

Food, it’s good!

A person wearing sunglasses is sitting outdoors, drinking from a large container with a straw.

5/9/25 →

Half day in Baltimore’s inner harbor and discovering Pratt Street Farmer’s Market for lunch (aka Charm City)

A street scene features a curved road leading to a pedestrian crossing, surrounded by brick buildings and trees under a partly cloudy sky. A waterfront scene features modern buildings, calm water, and the Maryland state flag flying prominently. Skyscrapers and a building with the sign "IT'SUGAR" are set against a blue sky with clouds. A colorful "Visit Baltimore" sign stands in a grassy area surrounded by trees and urban buildings. A waterfront scene features calm water, city buildings in the distance, and a clear sky with scattered clouds. A waterfront scene featuring boats docked near a brick pathway, modern buildings, and a blue sky with scattered clouds. A historic brick building with large smokestacks is reflected in a body of water, set against a partly cloudy blue sky. A street scene features a brick-paved pathway lined with modern buildings and outdoor seating, under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. People are gathered around food trucks and a menu board in a brick-paved urban area under a partly cloudy sky. A lively outdoor market features people walking among vendor booths and tents on a sunny day. A traffic utility box covered in graffiti art featuring a detailed portrait is situated on a street corner next to a blue vehicle. Two people walk towards a waterfront with a large sailing ship docked nearby on a sunny day. A museum exhibit features various dinosaur skeletons and fossils displayed in a spacious hall with large windows. A street scene features a row of brick houses with trees and a parked car in the foreground.

5/9/25 →

Day out to Washington DC: always like the architecture and being able to walk all around!

Local DC Bros are the worst, local city folks are the best!

A café counter displays a menu board with various food and drink options, alongside pastries, snacks, and a selection of cookies in the foreground. A train interior features a staircase with a sign reading "NO SITTING or STANDING on STAIRS," leading to seats filled with passengers. The United States Capitol building is seen under a dramatic cloudy sky, surrounded by greenery and pathways. Several people walk towards a large historic building with three American flags and a prominent statue in front, under a partly cloudy sky. A spacious hall features an ornate, domed ceiling with people walking or gathered near a modern, green glass installation on the marble floor. A modern architectural complex features circular-topped buildings with a mix of curved and straight lines, set against a cloudy sky and framed by wide stone steps. A person stands at a crosswalk facing the U.S. Capitol building under a cloudy sky. A historic building with tall columns stands on a sunny street lined with parked cars and other urban structures under a clear blue sky. A street scene features the corner of a building with "Hotel Harrington" signage and a few pedestrians near a crosswalk. A bustling street scene features a colorful Chinatown gate with construction workers, orange cones, and modern buildings in the background. Several flags are displayed on tall poles along a pathway, with a building in the background under a cloudy sky. A stone building facade features a central doorway with the word "COMMISSION" above it, flanked by decorative lamps and steps leading up, with an architectural relief above. A bustling urban street features historic red-brick buildings, a pointed tower, pedestrians, and traffic under a partly cloudy sky. A colorful, urban building with sports-related murals stands on a city street corner under a clear sky.