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Rev. Charles Browning
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A priest in the Episcopal Church in Hawai'i, husband, parent, surfer, occasional writer, frequent over-thinker. Forgiven, just like you.

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A collection of photos of me holding one of my several kids during #worship over the years. Second photo was from this morning where I spoke at our preschool’s #thanksgiving performance. My youngest’s daycare is out for three weeks and so he’s been with me […]

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A man with a beard is speaking in front of a wooden lectern while holding a small child. The man is wearing a purple robe and appears to be in a place of worship, with colorful stained glass windows visible in the background. A man in traditional attire holds a young child while standing in front of an audience in a community setting. The audience appears engaged, seated on chairs with various expressions. There are items and bags on the floor, suggesting a gathering or event. A priest in green vestments is seated at an altar holding a toddler. The altar is decorated with lit candles, communion vessels, and a book. There are additional people in white robes in the background, and stained glass windows are visible.
November 26, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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Ahhhh! This is my last #mac to not have #linux on it. It’s also been my “home” computer since 2011. I’m nervous because I *think* I got everything off the hard drive that I needed…

#yearofthelinuxdesktop
Image of an iMac monitor displaying the installation screen for Linux Mint, featuring the greeting message and logo. The background is dark and a window with installation instructions is visible.
November 26, 2025 at 5:06 AM
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Silent Sunday?

#silentsunday
A car with a large banner reading "FRESH DEER MEAT" is parked along a street. The background features trees and a hillside with clouds.
November 17, 2025 at 3:30 AM
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“And a little child shall lead them.” My toddler grabbed the processional cross today and decided to guide us out of the church this morning. #sunday #church
A child holding a staff walks in front of two men in religious attire during a ceremony inside a church. Stained glass windows are visible in the background, along with a table set for the ritual.
November 16, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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Saying my prayers today lol.

#worldseries #bluejays #gojays
A person wearing a blue baseball cap with a logo featuring a bird and a maple leaf (the logo of the Toronto Blue Jays) is pointing to the cap. They have a beard and glasses, and are dressed in a black religious robe. In the background, various collectibles and books are visible on shelves.
October 28, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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A friend’s sign from today. #nokings but Christ
October 18, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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Just had a little get-together with a few friends this afternoon. Some call it #nokings but we call it #nodictators out of respect for our beloved ali’i.
A large crowd is gathered in a city street, holding signs and banners during a protest. Skyscrapers and trees are visible in the background, with a clear blue sky overhead and flags waving. A large group of people gathered for a protest, holding signs and American flags. The scene is set under a bright blue sky with some clouds. In the background, there are trees and buildings, along with parked cars. A crowd gathers for a protest, holding signs, under a clear blue sky. Lush trees provide shade as people of various ages participate, some seated and others standing along the road. Buildings are visible in the background, indicating an urban setting.
October 18, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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I see you @Jaden3 and figure I’d throw a picture up as well since I’m home not feeling great today and this is a fun #hashtaggames adjacent thing.

#whereintheworldisthis
Two hikers ascending a rocky path on a hillside, with a view of a coastal town and ocean in the background. The sky is clear with a few clouds.
October 16, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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Hey, #guitar nerds! I need your #help. I found this Takamine electric guitar (from the 80s) at the thrift store and I’m trying to get more info. The model number, from what I can tell, was used on Explorer-type bodies, but this guitar has a double cut/strat […]

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The image shows a close-up of a black, possibly guitar-related, component with a visible label that includes the text "SERIAL NUMBER 85040 556" and the brand name "Takamine." The surface appears dusty, and there is a bunch of books and folders in the background. A black electric guitar is leaning against a wooden wall. It features a double-cutaway body design, a rosewood fretboard, and a set of chrome hardware. A cable is plugged into the guitar, and there is a visible power outlet. Close-up of the headstock of a Takamine guitar, model GX-100T, featuring tuning pegs and strings, against a wooden background.
September 26, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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Growing up in Orlando in the 90s as a #godzilla fan was tough. Finding Godzilla toys was nigh impossible. Now that I live in #honolulu I can buy Godzilla toys at the grocery store lol

These are blind-boxed. I’m impressed with the designs (though the Kiryu is […]

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Three Godzilla action figures are displayed on a wooden surface. The central figure is a black Godzilla; to the left is a metallic Mechagodzilla, and to the right in red and black is Hedorah the Smog Monster. In the background is the box one of the figures was packaged in. A shelf displaying various Godzilla and kaiju action figures in different sizes and colors. A skateboard is positioned above the shelf, with additional collectibles visible, including a Bob Ross figurine and other merchandise. The overall display reflects a fandom for monster movies. A trio of detailed action figures stands on a wooden table. The center figure is a black Godzilla, flanked by a silver robotic version on the left and a monster with red accents on the right. Various items are visible in the background including a fish tank and a jar of really gross old trail mix with melted chocolate.
September 18, 2025 at 1:46 AM
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My #technology tinkering enters the sanctuary: our cleaning person accidentally broke a glass chimney for one of the altar candles; turns out it’s a size that’s not manufactured and would need to be custom. New candlesticks are prohibitively expensive. But […]

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The image shows two candle holders, one with a glass enclosure for a taller candle and the other is a brass holder for a shorter candle. A tool with a black handle is nearby. The background features empty seating in a hall. Two decorative candle holders with glass enclosures and white candles, placed on a table in a church setting. Background includes furnishings and stained glass, hinting at a serene atmosphere.
September 2, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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So, discovered that I can mirror my iPhone through the old AppleTV and therefore play emulated games on the Delta app. So what did I decide to play? The super cheesy NES Christian Zelda clone from Wisdom Tree called “Spiritual Warfare” of course!

I *really* […]

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A video game cover for "Spiritual Warfare," featuring a muscular warrior in shiny armor holding a shield with a cross, set against a dark, fantastical background filled with ominous creatures and flames. The title is prominently displayed at the top in gold.
August 6, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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Picked up two 3rd-gen #appletv devices at the thrift store ($5 for both). Now trying to figure out what to do with them. Host a website? Retro gaming console?

Who has ideas?

#oldtech #tinkering
Image shows two Apple TV devices side by side. The left device is heavily scratched and worn, while the right device appears cleaner and in better condition. Both are placed on a patterned orange surface.
August 5, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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Seeing photos of #PopeLeo wearing that White Sox hat reminds me of an old friend, Bishop Mark Dyer. He was the bishop of Bethlehem, PA and had been raised in Boston. A lifelong Red Sox fan, a parishioner made him (as a kind of cheeky gift) a #redsox miter.

I […]

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An older caucasian man in a blue shirt holds a navy blue and red bishop's miter with a Red Sox B logo on it, resting atop a blue padded chair. Behind him are stairs and a couple of framed paintings of landscapes, as well as some house plants
June 13, 2025 at 1:46 AM
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The other day, Victoria died. She was one my former parishioners back in Florida. When the idea of serving in #hawaii was barely even a whisp of an idea, she randomly gave this copy of the Hawaiian Prayer Book’s preface (written by King Kamehameha IV and […]

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A page titled "Preface to the Book of Common Prayer," composed by Kamehameha IV, King of Hawaii (1854-1863). The full text of the document reads: PREFACE TO THE Book of Common Prayer COMPOSED BY KAMEHAMEHA IV King of Hawaii, 1854-1863 With An Introductory Note by MEIRIC K. DUTTON PRESENTED TO THE DELEGATES TO THE 58TH GENERAL CONVENTION OF THE PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH BY THE COMMERCIAL PRINTING DIVISION OF THE ADVERTISER PUBLISHING CO., LTD. HONOLULU • MDCCCCLV REPRINTED BY THE HONOLULU ADVERTISER ON THE OCCASION OF THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL.
June 6, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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Wow, USAToday. My grandmother would be super impressed with this level of passive-aggression!

#loveyouneenee #supportsindependentjournalism #justdoesntsupportadcompanies #ads #adblocking
A website notification from USA Today informing users about an adblocker being active. It encourages users to disable the adblocker to support journalism. There are buttons for disabling the adblocker or subscribing, along with options to log in or contact support. A red circle surrounds the passive aggressive phrase “I don’t support independent journalism”
May 17, 2025 at 7:41 AM
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Here's the dedication stone I used for inspiration
Stone carved with words "ST. MARY'S CHURCH A.D. 1917" and punctuated with crosses
May 3, 2025 at 1:40 AM
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Since I mentioned my parish's logos, let me share the main one. I designed this using #procreate on an iPad Pro. Saint Mary's was founded as a mission to help the children and families of Chinese and Japanese workers in Honolulu. So I designed a "chop" to […]

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Red and white graphic depicting a stylized image of Mary and Jesus designed to resemble a "chop" next to black gothic style text that says "Saint Mary's" above a smaller sized "Episcopal Church"
May 3, 2025 at 1:39 AM
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Posting the #episcopal Church’s pride shield for a couple of reasons: news out of the UK, of course, but also to confuse the hell out of those in the US government who say that pride flags are a sign of “anti-Christian bias.”

#christian #transrights #jesus
The image features a shield divided into four sections. The top left section has a blue background with white crosses. The top right section displays a modern design in pink, blue, brown, and black stripes. The bottom left section consists of vertical stripes in
April 16, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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I’m not sure the actual over/under on the likelihood of him declaring a “national emergency” at the border next week (as many fear), but I feel like this post is exhibit A in any potential legal defense against such an action (plus Newsmax also reported on […]

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A social media post from Donald J. Trump, featuring a statement about border crossings reaching a record low in March 2025, along with engagement metrics: 5.11k Retweets and 27.7k Likes.
April 16, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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When Yuri Gagarin went into orbit for the first time, he was completely humbled. Do billionaires have the same feeling when they fly up into space?
A deep blue text image with the words: "Orbiting Earth in the spaceship, I saw how beautiful our planet is. People, let us preserve and increase this beauty, not destroy it!" This is a quote by Soviet Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin from after he returned from orbit
April 15, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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My daughter got this as part of a children’s ministry this evening (from a different church than our parish—it’s supposed to look like the little flames that alighted on the disciples at Pentecost). Preaching good news to all creation? Gotta be honest, that […]

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April 5, 2025 at 7:14 AM
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A fairly well-known photo in the South Florida area (specifically #WestPalmBeach—beloved local Cuban restaurant Havana’s is in the background), where we see Trump filling up his rare Lamborghini Diablo. While he no longer owns the car, it says something that […]

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A man in a pink polo shirt and white pants stands next to a black Lamborghini at a gas station. The car's door is open, and gas prices are visible on a sign in the background. A green vehicle and a store can be seen in the background.
March 27, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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*scratches at neck* What you mean I have a problem? Don’t everybody start sticking #linux distros on every old Macintosh computer they find? *more scratching* Anyone know how to remove admin controls off an old hand-me-down MacBook Air?
A MacBook Pro is displayed with the Ubuntu operating system boot screen. The screen shows the Ubuntu logo and the user’s reflection. A water bottle and an iPhone are visible on the wooden table.
March 20, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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Happy Saint Patrick’s Day. According to legend he cast out snakes from Ireland. Well I cast out… whatever it was that has kept this NeoGeo Pocket (the greatest handheld console of all time, btw) from working these last, uh, 25 years or so.

So guess who’s […]

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A hand holds a blue Neo Geo Pocket handheld gaming device displaying a game screen with characters and dialogue. In the background, a multimeter and various tools are visible on a table. The setting appears casual, with additional clutter surrounding the gaming console.
March 18, 2025 at 12:26 AM