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Christopher J. Swan
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Host: My Big Story with Christopher Swan
🎙️ Season 3 ​coming early 2026
📝 Field Notes & Audio Storytelling
🌈 Championing underrepresented voices
💼 Founder @differentnessco
🔗 http://chrstphrswn.co/AllTheThings
After a not so restful weekend, I don’t feel rested for this workout. But here we go anyway. Hoping I surprise myself and this music hits. #garagegym #gymtime #getfit
February 3, 2026 at 1:59 AM
My home is in stealth mode (partner works nights). It triggers a muscle memory of when we — the gays — had to hide to survive.

The US Government wants us back in the dark. But we know this playbook.

Silence isn't a retreat. It's the deep breath before the scream.

#Resistance #UseYourVoice
January 26, 2026 at 1:14 AM
Another session in the books. It’s good to be back in my gym and focusing on my health.

#GetFit #GarageGym #GayFit #QueerJoy #GenX #MensHealth #Resilience
January 22, 2026 at 4:23 AM
Reading Aristotle and Dante at 53 hits differently than it would have at 15. Back then, I would have read it as a fantasy. Now, I read it as a reminder of what’s possible when we actually learn to speak to each other.

#QueerLit #GenX #Storytelling #Growth
January 19, 2026 at 11:14 PM
That crunch of dry leaves instantly resets my brain to "Childhood Mode." It takes me right back to walking to school, kicking through piles on the sidewalk.

Do you have a sensory trigger that makes you feel like a kid again?

#Nostalgia #SundayReset #SlowLiving #FieldNotes #Nature
January 18, 2026 at 10:51 PM
Found this from last summer. Grief adds a "winter weight" with and without food, but the urge to get back in the garage gym is finally here.

Reclaiming the body is usually a step in the creative comeback. 🏋️‍♂️

#QueerJoy #GymSelfie #QueerSky #Resilience #GenX #SelfCare #FitnessJourney #MentalHealth
January 16, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Spotted this on the wall at my salon. "Graffiti keeps rent low. Keep that sh*t up." A valid economic theory? Discuss.

#Art #StreetArt #Housing #SundayThoughts
January 11, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Field Note: Spotted in Petaluma: A "Rock Snake" asking strangers to help it grow.

I’ve been thinking about community this week. Whether it's at a funeral or on a sidewalk, connection is just about showing up and adding your stone to the line.

#FieldNotes #Petaluma #Storytelling
January 5, 2026 at 1:30 AM
I’m skipping the 2025 highlight reel.

After losing six people in two years, grief didn't reset with the calendar. But my lens has shifted and I see the world differently.

So I'm reporting on it and I'm calling it "Field Notes."

#grief #storytelling #fieldnotes
January 4, 2026 at 12:31 AM
That’s how I felt on Wednesday.
November 28, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Pausing the holiday prep to share some joy.

Pouring my energy into building @differentnessco.bsky.social & recording the new season of My Big Story with Christopher Swan.

Chasing that public radio aesthetic — high-end polish, kitchen table vibe. Grateful to be back.

#DifferentnessCo #Storytelling
November 25, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Caught some views today, before the storm rolls in.
November 12, 2025 at 4:02 AM
I added more variety this year for the trick-or-treaters. I’ve include full size candies, snack items and toys. Each kid gets to choose two items. This way kids get things they really want and works around food allergies. #halloween
October 31, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Acquired my flu and Covid vaccines and now just waiting for my superpowers to install.
September 29, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Making an upgrade to the bathroom. But now a question: who wrote the copy on the bidet box and what surprises will I uncover?!
September 23, 2025 at 3:57 AM
At the salon and unfortunately for my stylist, he asked how I was and I accidentally vented about my life. It’s not been super easy lately. I guess I needed to get that out. But so much for being an easy client today. At least I’ll look and feel good afterwards. #lookwhospretty
September 12, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Many of you are excited for October because of spooky season. Sure that’s fun but I’m excited for this.
September 4, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Happiness is a new box
September 3, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Here’s a reenactment of me looking for a job every day.
August 28, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Shirt is way too big, so I cut it. Feels much better. Now there’s extra Pride in my garage gym.
August 16, 2025 at 7:18 PM
I lifted things in my garage gym today and it was hot as balls. But I did it. Chest and tris done.
August 7, 2025 at 4:08 AM
The many shades of Christopher. (This is way beyond a farmer’s tan.)
August 2, 2025 at 2:06 AM
I'm a great uncle for the umpteenth time as of yesterday. Here's my new great nephew. I'd say this makes me sound old, but I am old. So there's that.
August 1, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Adorable. Here’s my dog baby.
July 30, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Garden things are happening. My first watermelon, non-cherry tomato, and dahlia of the season.
July 29, 2025 at 7:47 PM