Luke Diaz
@lukediaz.bsky.social
Mayor of Verona, Wisconsin. In favor of the environment; transparency; a vibrant downtown; spending responsibly; affordable and attainable housing; job creation; walkable streets; equality. Art is for everyone. https://www.votelukediaz.com/accomplishments/
I love lanterns - don't really get a chance to use them very often though.
November 16, 2025 at 11:44 PM
I love lanterns - don't really get a chance to use them very often though.
I appreciated being outside today
November 16, 2025 at 12:44 AM
I appreciated being outside today
George Orwell did treat discourse! "George Orwell once ventured that what kept young men going into the coal mines during the interwar years, instead of forming barricades and demanding a better life, was the spread of cheap sweets and electricity, which brought movies and radio to the masses."
November 13, 2025 at 2:52 AM
George Orwell did treat discourse! "George Orwell once ventured that what kept young men going into the coal mines during the interwar years, instead of forming barricades and demanding a better life, was the spread of cheap sweets and electricity, which brought movies and radio to the masses."
Not a great picture but it looked pretty cool
November 12, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Not a great picture but it looked pretty cool
Reading Poverty, by America, by Matthew Desmond even though I know it's going to make me mad.
November 9, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Reading Poverty, by America, by Matthew Desmond even though I know it's going to make me mad.
I do think this is true, in that Trump has a certain appeal among casual voters. Trump's policies are bad and create a backlash, if the GOP doesn't benefit from casual Trump voters who are only sort of paying attention, they get swamped.
November 5, 2025 at 6:28 PM
I do think this is true, in that Trump has a certain appeal among casual voters. Trump's policies are bad and create a backlash, if the GOP doesn't benefit from casual Trump voters who are only sort of paying attention, they get swamped.
The UW Milwaukee Map Collection was also really interesting.
November 1, 2025 at 11:55 PM
The UW Milwaukee Map Collection was also really interesting.
As noted in the painting description, this piece at the Grohmann Museum, "Flax Barn in Laren" (1887) was criticized at the time for accurately depicting child labor, which was widespread but also generally ignored. Feel familiar.
November 1, 2025 at 4:51 PM
As noted in the painting description, this piece at the Grohmann Museum, "Flax Barn in Laren" (1887) was criticized at the time for accurately depicting child labor, which was widespread but also generally ignored. Feel familiar.
We visited Milwaukee last week and it was great as per usual. One of our stops was the Grohman Museum (an art museum with a focus on labor), which I had never been to.
November 1, 2025 at 2:51 PM
We visited Milwaukee last week and it was great as per usual. One of our stops was the Grohman Museum (an art museum with a focus on labor), which I had never been to.
New England Aster in bloom on October 17th. Pollinators still working. Love the late blooming flowers. Although, not sure which pollinator is on the plant. #nativeplants
October 20, 2025 at 1:24 AM
New England Aster in bloom on October 17th. Pollinators still working. Love the late blooming flowers. Although, not sure which pollinator is on the plant. #nativeplants
I mean, the choice is obvious
October 18, 2025 at 8:34 PM
I mean, the choice is obvious
Roasting habaneros for sales and the air is spicy! At least my sinuses are clearing out.
October 17, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Roasting habaneros for sales and the air is spicy! At least my sinuses are clearing out.
Is Word grammar check just getting worse? Look at this suggestion substituting 2016 for 2026 is not a grammar thing!
October 16, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Is Word grammar check just getting worse? Look at this suggestion substituting 2016 for 2026 is not a grammar thing!
Oh! You mean, the author Bester, not the Psi Cop from Babylon 5.
October 14, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Oh! You mean, the author Bester, not the Psi Cop from Babylon 5.
Red-crowned Crane at the International Crane Foundation around Baraboo, WI. It's a really great place to visit.
October 5, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Red-crowned Crane at the International Crane Foundation around Baraboo, WI. It's a really great place to visit.
I'm such a sucker for detective or noire games. Playing The Precinct.
October 4, 2025 at 3:48 AM
I'm such a sucker for detective or noire games. Playing The Precinct.
It's pumpkin season!
October 3, 2025 at 2:55 AM
It's pumpkin season!
Bee on a New England Aster. Love planting asters because of their late blooms. #NativePlants #Pollinators
September 28, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Bee on a New England Aster. Love planting asters because of their late blooms. #NativePlants #Pollinators
Love this sticker on the door of Alice Good coffee shop in Verona
September 27, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Love this sticker on the door of Alice Good coffee shop in Verona
Another new Verona restaurant. On the next council agenda: Liquor license application for a new restaurant at 507 W Verona Avenue. I've been told it'll include sushi and that they're targeting an opening at the beginning of next year.
September 18, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Another new Verona restaurant. On the next council agenda: Liquor license application for a new restaurant at 507 W Verona Avenue. I've been told it'll include sushi and that they're targeting an opening at the beginning of next year.
I have frequently seen humming birds in my backyard this year, there must be a nest nearby. I think that's pretty cool. Must be the #nativeplants.
September 11, 2025 at 4:03 AM
I have frequently seen humming birds in my backyard this year, there must be a nest nearby. I think that's pretty cool. Must be the #nativeplants.