Bob O’Brien
@obobme.bsky.social
Minimalist | Listener | Lucky in love | Dog scratcher | Neighborhood inactivist | Transportational cyclist
what's your response to this not being considered a word?
November 11, 2025 at 12:19 AM
what's your response to this not being considered a word?
It’s always a good night when we pull the guest bowl out of the closet.
October 8, 2025 at 2:37 AM
It’s always a good night when we pull the guest bowl out of the closet.
a bit on the nose that they don't consider this a word
September 2, 2025 at 7:10 PM
a bit on the nose that they don't consider this a word
Happy #bonilladay to all who celebrate.
July 1, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Happy #bonilladay to all who celebrate.
Remembering when music came with visual art as well as audio.
June 19, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Remembering when music came with visual art as well as audio.
A reminder that current science doesn't always age well - from Wilmington NC Morning Star, 24 August, 1945.
June 16, 2025 at 2:38 PM
A reminder that current science doesn't always age well - from Wilmington NC Morning Star, 24 August, 1945.
To “live beloved & die regretted” sounds like winning to me. Except for the 18 years part.
May 6, 2025 at 8:04 AM
To “live beloved & die regretted” sounds like winning to me. Except for the 18 years part.
Woodcock serenade, too
April 1, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Woodcock serenade, too
This was the bio of my mom from her college yearbook. She passed a few of those traits on to me - minus the eyes, I think.
March 24, 2025 at 3:07 PM
This was the bio of my mom from her college yearbook. She passed a few of those traits on to me - minus the eyes, I think.
In case the meme culture thinks it invented this one, this is from a 1970's magazine hosiery ad.
March 24, 2025 at 2:47 PM
In case the meme culture thinks it invented this one, this is from a 1970's magazine hosiery ad.
#bikesmeanbusiness for NoDa Company Store
March 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM
#bikesmeanbusiness for NoDa Company Store
During a recent trip to CLT #bikesmeanbusiness for this brewery in spite of no accommodation at all on the street. It would be hard to feel safe as a transportational cyclist in that city.
March 16, 2025 at 5:45 PM
During a recent trip to CLT #bikesmeanbusiness for this brewery in spite of no accommodation at all on the street. It would be hard to feel safe as a transportational cyclist in that city.
Portlanders, don’t sleep on Yuri’s. A bright spot for coffee - and macarons! Bonus: open til 4:00.
February 25, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Portlanders, don’t sleep on Yuri’s. A bright spot for coffee - and macarons! Bonus: open til 4:00.
I’ve always been an old soul
February 17, 2025 at 3:22 PM
I’ve always been an old soul
another reason we owe Canada an apology
February 7, 2025 at 9:48 PM
another reason we owe Canada an apology
If it's good enough for Merriam Webster...
February 7, 2025 at 9:47 PM
If it's good enough for Merriam Webster...
arborist word geeks are not happy today
February 3, 2025 at 10:03 PM
arborist word geeks are not happy today
Casco Bay Bridge, Portland Maine
January 27, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Casco Bay Bridge, Portland Maine
I was one in 1.75 million today.
January 22, 2025 at 2:11 PM
I was one in 1.75 million today.
Thank goodness we've learned how to reduce road congestion in the past 100 years. BTW, current full-price round trip on Downeaster is $68 - roughly equal when inflation-adjusted.
January 16, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Thank goodness we've learned how to reduce road congestion in the past 100 years. BTW, current full-price round trip on Downeaster is $68 - roughly equal when inflation-adjusted.
This seems like a really bad idea - even in 1926.
January 16, 2025 at 7:12 PM
This seems like a really bad idea - even in 1926.
Mercifully, the stats don't show how much of my life I've spent doing Wordles.
January 16, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Mercifully, the stats don't show how much of my life I've spent doing Wordles.
AI gave me this answer without a hint of shame or irony. Meanwhile in LA…
January 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
AI gave me this answer without a hint of shame or irony. Meanwhile in LA…