Michael Benjamin
miguelthegerman.bsky.social
Michael Benjamin
@miguelthegerman.bsky.social
German guy living in DC
Why do I see so many posts from artists drawing stuff in manga style on my Discover feed? I mean no disrespect to the artists, but nothing in my search or follow behavior on this platform indicates that I would be into that.
March 6, 2024 at 3:27 PM
Reposted by Michael Benjamin
Remember:

When swimming indoors, always wear bright colors and a helmet. Be sure to look both ways and make eye contact with drivers.
Woman drives into indoor swimming pool at Niagara Falls hotel
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Courtyard Marriott on Buffalo Avenue in Niagara Falls was significantly damaged when a woman drove a car through the building and into the indoor swimming pool on Tuesday…
www.wivb.com
February 29, 2024 at 11:10 PM
A pedestrian was just hit by a car turning right onto Florida Ave in DC. Picked up by an ambulance. Hope they are okay.
February 28, 2024 at 1:06 AM
Okay, I didn’t go to traffic school in the US 🇺🇸, so help me out guys: If a car exits a garage and has to cross the sidewalk, that car has to yield to pedestrians, right? Right!?
February 27, 2024 at 10:20 PM
What if this NYT / Chic Fil A thing is a secret marketing campaign cooked up by the company itself? Like regular people won’t care. But maybe they are betting on right wing dudes getting their solidarity chicken?
February 26, 2024 at 9:39 PM
I can currently see the Capitol and the top of the Washington Monument from my home office. Do you think DC would be open to moving the White House and Lincoln Memorial so I can see those as well? Thinking about starting a petition.
February 16, 2024 at 3:37 PM
Bike infrastructure in DC feels like the person in charge of it once read about bike lanes in a magazine and thought it was a good idea. But he actually never rode a bike himself.
February 10, 2024 at 8:09 PM
Moved back to DC a few weeks ago. I feel like the only downside of the great Metro system is that I will use my bike less often. I’m just too lazy…
February 1, 2024 at 12:42 PM
Closing in on two years in the US. Still not used to the regularity with which people get shot in my neighborhood(s). Do people ever get used to this?
January 30, 2024 at 2:43 PM
Everyone I tell how much I pay in rent in DC: “Holy fucking shit, are you stupid?”

My colleagues from San Francisco hearing how much I pay in rent in DC: “That’s not too bad.”
January 24, 2024 at 11:08 PM