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Chris Boren
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I’m Chris 👋 — a software engineer, occasional designer and reformed manager

I talk way too much about #webdev, #startups, #publictransit, #pizza, and #startrek. I like taking photos too

🚘#Detroit -> 🏙️#Chicago -> 🌄#LA

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#Silksong
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September 4, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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Happy #Silksong day to all who celebrate.
A Steam interface screen shows a game’s release information. It confirms Steam Deck Compatibility with a green checkmark labeled “Verified.” Below, it says, “This game is not yet available on Steam.” The section highlights the Planned Release Date: Sep 4, 2025, with a note that the game will unlock in approximately one hour. A message at the bottom indicates the game is on the user’s wishlist and that they’ll receive an email notification upon release.
September 4, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Call me crazy, including the tariffs (which I disagree with) I don’t think the Switch 2 is overpriced.

More importantly, I think most wages have just been stagnant for too long, as if the wealth from productivity increases is going to the top instead of the masses. 🤔
Screenshot of a CPI Inflation Calculator showing that $249.00 in November 2006 has the same buying power as $395.19 in March 2025. The calculator interface includes fields for entering the amount, the starting date, and the ending date, with a blue ‘Calculate’ button at the bottom.
April 24, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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I don’t know, maybe when your country is acting like the Klingon empire, it’s okay to have a little distraction with a fun tool.

I don’t think making Ghibli images to cope is the worst thing, nor should we shame people for finding a little joy in silly things right now.
A stylized animated poster featuring the Star Trek character Gowron, drawn in the style of a Studio Ghibli film. Gowron is depicted smiling and holding a Klingon dagger, wearing traditional Klingon armor with a volcano erupting in the background. A Klingon Bird-of-Prey spaceship flies in the sky above. The poster includes Japanese text at the top, mimicking the Studio Ghibli logo, and the English text reads: “Star Trek: Gowron – Glory to Your House.”
March 28, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Not gonna lie a 3-day cross-country #amtrak train is looking more and more appealing each week. 😅
A screenshot of a Lemmy post from the “showerthoughts” community by user “ickplant.” The post reads: “In the US, it’s finally socially acceptable again to clap when the plane lands.” The post has 48 upvotes, 3 downvotes, a 94% upvote rate, and was posted 3 hours ago. Below the post, a comment from user “N0body@lemmy.dbzer0.com” reads: “Standing ovation if you’re on a Boeing plane.” The comment has 3 upvotes and no downvotes. Another comment by user “A_A” has 29 upvotes. The interface is in dark mode, with blue icons for upvote, downvote, save, share, and reply actions.
February 21, 2025 at 5:24 AM
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A screenshot of a Mastodon app page on a mobile device. The screen displays a message with a Saturn emoji, stating ‘Nothing To See Here’ and suggesting the user edit their timelines to fill the void. The device status bar at the top shows the time as 3:55, a muted speaker icon, 5G network connectivity, and a battery level of 90%.
February 3, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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We took a small detour on our way to Thanksgiving dinner to visit some rocks. Nothing to see here, just a couple of tectonic plates hanging out.

#Thanksgiving #RoadTrip #SanAndreasFault #Geology
A scenic landscape near the San Andreas Fault, featuring striking, weathered rock formations with smooth, rounded edges, surrounded by sparse desert vegetation. In the background, rugged mountain ranges stretch under a clear blue sky, adding depth to the natural setting. The foreground includes sandy terrain with visible tire tracks or pathways, characteristic of the arid environment shaped by tectonic activity along the fault line.
November 29, 2024 at 4:27 PM
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Can’t sleep, here’s a random picture I took a few months ago in Laguna Beach, California. Enjoy your turkey day!
A black-and-white photograph of a large, abstract sculpture resembling a geometric animal head with tall, pointed ears, located in Laguna Beach, California. The sculpture is set in a landscaped park with tropical plants in the foreground and tall palm trees in the background. The ocean is visible in the distance under a clear sky, and a person can be seen walking near the horizon.
November 28, 2024 at 7:09 AM
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After attending recent conference in San Francisco, I decided to explore lands end on a whim. There I stumbled on this view (that I’m sure has been shared thousands of times).

#GoldenGateBridge #SanFrancisco #BayArea #California #NatureLovers #Travel #IconicViews #LandsEnd
A picturesque view of the Golden Gate Bridge from a scenic coastal viewpoint, with the blue waters of the bay and lush greenery along the shoreline.
November 12, 2024 at 5:11 AM
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Hybrid. You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.

#hiring #webdev #remotework #hybrid
This is a hybrid position, 4 days on-site, 1 day WFH; Monday through Friday based out of Irvine, CA
October 20, 2023 at 9:19 PM