Todd Nelson
@footsteps.sfba.social.ap.brid.gy
Former Silicon Valley guy turned environmental historian and bike advocate. #DogsOfMastodon #BikeTooter #Coffeeneuring
Trying out @footsteps (blog) and @Todd654 […]
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Trying out @footsteps (blog) and @Todd654 […]
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Happy Holidays to the #Coffeeneuring folks. @coffeeneuring
#alwaysbecoffeeneuring @bikenite #pleasanton
#alwaysbecoffeeneuring @bikenite #pleasanton
December 13, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Happy Holidays to the #Coffeeneuring folks. @coffeeneuring
#alwaysbecoffeeneuring @bikenite #pleasanton
#alwaysbecoffeeneuring @bikenite #pleasanton
It'll always be Cal State Hayward to me, but this is awesome!
#csueb #EastBay
Cal State East Bay Receives Historic $50 Million Gift from Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott […]
#csueb #EastBay
Cal State East Bay Receives Historic $50 Million Gift from Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott […]
Original post on sfba.social
sfba.social
December 9, 2025 at 5:40 PM
@coffeeneuring
This was my tenth successful Coffeeneuring Challenge. I posted my final control card here: https://write.as/footsteps/2025-coffeeneuring-challenge-control-card
#Coffeeneuring #coffeeneuringchallenge2025
This was my tenth successful Coffeeneuring Challenge. I posted my final control card here: https://write.as/footsteps/2025-coffeeneuring-challenge-control-card
#Coffeeneuring #coffeeneuringchallenge2025
November 26, 2025 at 5:50 PM
@coffeeneuring
This was my tenth successful Coffeeneuring Challenge. I posted my final control card here: https://write.as/footsteps/2025-coffeeneuring-challenge-control-card
#Coffeeneuring #coffeeneuringchallenge2025
This was my tenth successful Coffeeneuring Challenge. I posted my final control card here: https://write.as/footsteps/2025-coffeeneuring-challenge-control-card
#Coffeeneuring #coffeeneuringchallenge2025
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@coffeeneuring
Challenge completed with ride number seven. I went somewhere else first but they are closed on Tuesdays so I ended up at Bagel City.
No dogs, so my theme-within-a-theme didn't work out.
I'm happy that the inaugural group here on Mastodon got some […]
[Original post on sfba.social]
Challenge completed with ride number seven. I went somewhere else first but they are closed on Tuesdays so I ended up at Bagel City.
No dogs, so my theme-within-a-theme didn't work out.
I'm happy that the inaugural group here on Mastodon got some […]
[Original post on sfba.social]
November 18, 2025 at 7:26 PM
@coffeeneuring
Challenge completed with ride number seven. I went somewhere else first but they are closed on Tuesdays so I ended up at Bagel City.
No dogs, so my theme-within-a-theme didn't work out.
I'm happy that the inaugural group here on Mastodon got some […]
[Original post on sfba.social]
Challenge completed with ride number seven. I went somewhere else first but they are closed on Tuesdays so I ended up at Bagel City.
No dogs, so my theme-within-a-theme didn't work out.
I'm happy that the inaugural group here on Mastodon got some […]
[Original post on sfba.social]
@coffeeneuring
Hey Coffeeneuring friends, are you also on Facebook and the coffeeneuring group? Just curious. (I deleted FB, IG, and X but I also have a Bluesky account.)
#Coffeeneuring #coffeeneuringchallenge2025
Hey Coffeeneuring friends, are you also on Facebook and the coffeeneuring group? Just curious. (I deleted FB, IG, and X but I also have a Bluesky account.)
#Coffeeneuring #coffeeneuringchallenge2025
November 14, 2025 at 7:08 PM
@coffeeneuring
Hey Coffeeneuring friends, are you also on Facebook and the coffeeneuring group? Just curious. (I deleted FB, IG, and X but I also have a Bluesky account.)
#Coffeeneuring #coffeeneuringchallenge2025
Hey Coffeeneuring friends, are you also on Facebook and the coffeeneuring group? Just curious. (I deleted FB, IG, and X but I also have a Bluesky account.)
#Coffeeneuring #coffeeneuringchallenge2025
@bikenite @coffeeneuring
For my bike friends. I wrote this story about my very first century ride back in my college days (for better or worse 😂), 1986. (This link is my new blog platform; I just transferred it today because it's raining and I chose not to ride.)
I hope it brings back memories […]
For my bike friends. I wrote this story about my very first century ride back in my college days (for better or worse 😂), 1986. (This link is my new blog platform; I just transferred it today because it's raining and I chose not to ride.)
I hope it brings back memories […]
Original post on sfba.social
sfba.social
November 13, 2025 at 6:22 PM
@bikenite @coffeeneuring
For my bike friends. I wrote this story about my very first century ride back in my college days (for better or worse 😂), 1986. (This link is my new blog platform; I just transferred it today because it's raining and I chose not to ride.)
I hope it brings back memories […]
For my bike friends. I wrote this story about my very first century ride back in my college days (for better or worse 😂), 1986. (This link is my new blog platform; I just transferred it today because it's raining and I chose not to ride.)
I hope it brings back memories […]
@coffeeneuring
Ride 6 - to Rosetta Roasters, fka Espresso Rosetta. Cruffin (croissant / muffin, with a lot of butter) and a red-eye.
#coffeedog of the day is Fiona, she's a doodle-poodle. As her owner explained, one parent was a golden doodle and the other was a […]
[Original post on sfba.social]
Ride 6 - to Rosetta Roasters, fka Espresso Rosetta. Cruffin (croissant / muffin, with a lot of butter) and a red-eye.
#coffeedog of the day is Fiona, she's a doodle-poodle. As her owner explained, one parent was a golden doodle and the other was a […]
[Original post on sfba.social]
November 11, 2025 at 10:48 PM
@coffeeneuring
Ride 6 - to Rosetta Roasters, fka Espresso Rosetta. Cruffin (croissant / muffin, with a lot of butter) and a red-eye.
#coffeedog of the day is Fiona, she's a doodle-poodle. As her owner explained, one parent was a golden doodle and the other was a […]
[Original post on sfba.social]
Ride 6 - to Rosetta Roasters, fka Espresso Rosetta. Cruffin (croissant / muffin, with a lot of butter) and a red-eye.
#coffeedog of the day is Fiona, she's a doodle-poodle. As her owner explained, one parent was a golden doodle and the other was a […]
[Original post on sfba.social]
@coffeeneuring
Number five in the books. In keeping with my #coffeedog theme, here's a photo of Pretzel. She's not a coffee shop dog, but I see here on my bike route frequently. I've tried, and her owners have tried, but she just doesn't like me.
I explained to […]
[Original post on sfba.social]
Number five in the books. In keeping with my #coffeedog theme, here's a photo of Pretzel. She's not a coffee shop dog, but I see here on my bike route frequently. I've tried, and her owners have tried, but she just doesn't like me.
I explained to […]
[Original post on sfba.social]
November 10, 2025 at 7:58 PM
@coffeeneuring
Number five in the books. In keeping with my #coffeedog theme, here's a photo of Pretzel. She's not a coffee shop dog, but I see here on my bike route frequently. I've tried, and her owners have tried, but she just doesn't like me.
I explained to […]
[Original post on sfba.social]
Number five in the books. In keeping with my #coffeedog theme, here's a photo of Pretzel. She's not a coffee shop dog, but I see here on my bike route frequently. I've tried, and her owners have tried, but she just doesn't like me.
I explained to […]
[Original post on sfba.social]
Reposted by Todd Nelson
After @katieporteroc.bsky.social called out Sean Duffy for letting private flights fly while canceling commercial flights, WSJ reports some private flights will be canceled for as long as shutdown lasts (which could be a week, even if the House approves this deal).
www.wsj.com/business/air...
www.wsj.com/business/air...
November 10, 2025 at 11:31 AM
After @katieporteroc.bsky.social called out Sean Duffy for letting private flights fly while canceling commercial flights, WSJ reports some private flights will be canceled for as long as shutdown lasts (which could be a week, even if the House approves this deal).
www.wsj.com/business/air...
www.wsj.com/business/air...
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We're Not Sheepish About Sayin' It
Nov 07, 2025
@acshilton.bsky.social
https://bsky.app/profile/acshilton.bsky.social
You are loved. You are supported. Your community values you. Thank you for being a wonderful member of our flock; we’ve got your back.
— The […]
[Original post on sfba.social]
Nov 07, 2025
@acshilton.bsky.social
https://bsky.app/profile/acshilton.bsky.social
You are loved. You are supported. Your community values you. Thank you for being a wonderful member of our flock; we’ve got your back.
— The […]
[Original post on sfba.social]
November 10, 2025 at 3:08 PM
We're Not Sheepish About Sayin' It
Nov 07, 2025
@acshilton.bsky.social
https://bsky.app/profile/acshilton.bsky.social
You are loved. You are supported. Your community values you. Thank you for being a wonderful member of our flock; we’ve got your back.
— The […]
[Original post on sfba.social]
Nov 07, 2025
@acshilton.bsky.social
https://bsky.app/profile/acshilton.bsky.social
You are loved. You are supported. Your community values you. Thank you for being a wonderful member of our flock; we’ve got your back.
— The […]
[Original post on sfba.social]
Reposted by Todd Nelson
Please enjoy the photo of Maple the retired K-9 in a beekeeping suit. #dogs
She is using her sniffing superpowers to detect bacteria in beehives, and looking mighty stylish in the process.
https://msutoday.msu.edu/news/2025/07/buzz-worthy-spartan-research-saves-bees-pollination
She is using her sniffing superpowers to detect bacteria in beehives, and looking mighty stylish in the process.
https://msutoday.msu.edu/news/2025/07/buzz-worthy-spartan-research-saves-bees-pollination
Buzz-worthy: Spartan research saves the bees
Researchers, veterinarians and even a retired K-9 are part of MSU’s mission to protect pollinators and educate future scientists.
msutoday.msu.edu
July 31, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Please enjoy the photo of Maple the retired K-9 in a beekeeping suit. #dogs
She is using her sniffing superpowers to detect bacteria in beehives, and looking mighty stylish in the process.
https://msutoday.msu.edu/news/2025/07/buzz-worthy-spartan-research-saves-bees-pollination
She is using her sniffing superpowers to detect bacteria in beehives, and looking mighty stylish in the process.
https://msutoday.msu.edu/news/2025/07/buzz-worthy-spartan-research-saves-bees-pollination
My local @indivisibleteam has done great work on #teslatakedown - impressive here where every street has many Tesla owners.
My local group believes we have to be on X, FB, and Insta. Now that we have a dedicated social media person, I haven't seen any Bluesky posts (the bridg.gy is working) […]
My local group believes we have to be on X, FB, and Insta. Now that we have a dedicated social media person, I haven't seen any Bluesky posts (the bridg.gy is working) […]
Original post on sfba.social
sfba.social
July 3, 2025 at 9:48 PM
My local @indivisibleteam has done great work on #teslatakedown - impressive here where every street has many Tesla owners.
My local group believes we have to be on X, FB, and Insta. Now that we have a dedicated social media person, I haven't seen any Bluesky posts (the bridg.gy is working) […]
My local group believes we have to be on X, FB, and Insta. Now that we have a dedicated social media person, I haven't seen any Bluesky posts (the bridg.gy is working) […]
Reposted by Todd Nelson
Data comes in many forms, but not every time there is a dataset ready to be saved:
We, together with @datarescueproject.org and partners need YOUR help in preserving American history – but this time, we need you to put on your ranger hat and boots, and trek to your local national park to […]
We, together with @datarescueproject.org and partners need YOUR help in preserving American history – but this time, we need you to put on your ranger hat and boots, and trek to your local national park to […]
Original post on fedihum.org
fedihum.org
July 3, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Data comes in many forms, but not every time there is a dataset ready to be saved:
We, together with @datarescueproject.org and partners need YOUR help in preserving American history – but this time, we need you to put on your ranger hat and boots, and trek to your local national park to […]
We, together with @datarescueproject.org and partners need YOUR help in preserving American history – but this time, we need you to put on your ranger hat and boots, and trek to your local national park to […]
Hey GIS mapping friends. I was a StoryMaps user for years for blogs, but the platform went away and I can't migrate to ArcGIS because I use a Chromebook (it's all I need).
BTW, everything I ever wrote has been deleted.
What do you think of Felt? It seems built for online-only users like me. I […]
BTW, everything I ever wrote has been deleted.
What do you think of Felt? It seems built for online-only users like me. I […]
Original post on sfba.social
sfba.social
July 1, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Hey GIS mapping friends. I was a StoryMaps user for years for blogs, but the platform went away and I can't migrate to ArcGIS because I use a Chromebook (it's all I need).
BTW, everything I ever wrote has been deleted.
What do you think of Felt? It seems built for online-only users like me. I […]
BTW, everything I ever wrote has been deleted.
What do you think of Felt? It seems built for online-only users like me. I […]
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New study (longitudinal data!): protected bike lanes *cause* people to take up cycling as their way to commute. Painted bike lanes have no discernible effects. ROI on protected bike lanes is the highest of all bike infrastructure.
Who could possibly have imagined it, eh 🤣 […]
Who could possibly have imagined it, eh 🤣 […]
Original post on mastodon.green
mastodon.green
June 9, 2025 at 6:59 PM
New study (longitudinal data!): protected bike lanes *cause* people to take up cycling as their way to commute. Painted bike lanes have no discernible effects. ROI on protected bike lanes is the highest of all bike infrastructure.
Who could possibly have imagined it, eh 🤣 […]
Who could possibly have imagined it, eh 🤣 […]
Reposted by Todd Nelson
Climate Change 2025...
An unrealistic ‘wall of dust’ is barreling across Chicago — so vast, it’s visible from space.
Satellite imagery shows the storm swallowing highways and buildings, plunging the city of 2.6 million people into darkness.
It has triggered […]
[Original post on mstdn.social]
An unrealistic ‘wall of dust’ is barreling across Chicago — so vast, it’s visible from space.
Satellite imagery shows the storm swallowing highways and buildings, plunging the city of 2.6 million people into darkness.
It has triggered […]
[Original post on mstdn.social]
May 17, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Climate Change 2025...
An unrealistic ‘wall of dust’ is barreling across Chicago — so vast, it’s visible from space.
Satellite imagery shows the storm swallowing highways and buildings, plunging the city of 2.6 million people into darkness.
It has triggered […]
[Original post on mstdn.social]
An unrealistic ‘wall of dust’ is barreling across Chicago — so vast, it’s visible from space.
Satellite imagery shows the storm swallowing highways and buildings, plunging the city of 2.6 million people into darkness.
It has triggered […]
[Original post on mstdn.social]
Reposted by Todd Nelson
In my day job, I work for a media company that focuses on the toy industry.
Apropos of nothing, I decided to add the Mastodon plushie (aka #plushtodon) to the latest products on our Toy Insider website.
Please boost this so our editors will frustratingly tell me to stop trying to make Mastodon […]
Apropos of nothing, I decided to add the Mastodon plushie (aka #plushtodon) to the latest products on our Toy Insider website.
Please boost this so our editors will frustratingly tell me to stop trying to make Mastodon […]
Original post on mastodon.cloud
mastodon.cloud
May 9, 2025 at 1:35 AM
In my day job, I work for a media company that focuses on the toy industry.
Apropos of nothing, I decided to add the Mastodon plushie (aka #plushtodon) to the latest products on our Toy Insider website.
Please boost this so our editors will frustratingly tell me to stop trying to make Mastodon […]
Apropos of nothing, I decided to add the Mastodon plushie (aka #plushtodon) to the latest products on our Toy Insider website.
Please boost this so our editors will frustratingly tell me to stop trying to make Mastodon […]
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Bicycling is a transportation issue and it's a public health issue. We're a stronger, safer, healthier nation when more people can safely ride their bikes. That's why we're alarmed about reports that the CDC's mission-focused work of preventing chronic disease may be eliminated.
April 29, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Bicycling is a transportation issue and it's a public health issue. We're a stronger, safer, healthier nation when more people can safely ride their bikes. That's why we're alarmed about reports that the CDC's mission-focused work of preventing chronic disease may be eliminated.
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Happy Earth Day! Here's your sign to take a moment today to go outside, hop on your bike, and take a moment to appreciate the nature around you. Read our Earth Day blog to get inspired: bikeleague.org/small-rides-...
April 22, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Happy Earth Day! Here's your sign to take a moment today to go outside, hop on your bike, and take a moment to appreciate the nature around you. Read our Earth Day blog to get inspired: bikeleague.org/small-rides-...
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P.S. Save these key #BikeMonth dates:
🚲 Sunday, May 4 – National Ride A Bike Day
🏫 Wednesday, May 7 – Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day
💼 May 12–18 – Bike to Work Week
🚴🏽 Friday, May 16 – Bike to Work Day
🚲 Sunday, May 4 – National Ride A Bike Day
🏫 Wednesday, May 7 – Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day
💼 May 12–18 – Bike to Work Week
🚴🏽 Friday, May 16 – Bike to Work Day
April 15, 2025 at 3:09 PM
P.S. Save these key #BikeMonth dates:
🚲 Sunday, May 4 – National Ride A Bike Day
🏫 Wednesday, May 7 – Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day
💼 May 12–18 – Bike to Work Week
🚴🏽 Friday, May 16 – Bike to Work Day
🚲 Sunday, May 4 – National Ride A Bike Day
🏫 Wednesday, May 7 – Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day
💼 May 12–18 – Bike to Work Week
🚴🏽 Friday, May 16 – Bike to Work Day
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Mother of family camped near a creek bed, panning for gold. "Slept in a bed all my life long till now--sleeping on the ground." Near Redding, California
#redding #california #worldwari #dorothealange #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017763029/
#redding #california #worldwari #dorothealange #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017763029/
April 10, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Mother of family camped near a creek bed, panning for gold. "Slept in a bed all my life long till now--sleeping on the ground." Near Redding, California
#redding #california #worldwari #dorothealange #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017763029/
#redding #california #worldwari #dorothealange #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017763029/