The Sphere of Influence
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Online content connoisseur and consumer of the American zeitgeist.
West Seattle is getting into the Christmas spirit.
December 12, 2025 at 10:35 PM
West Seattle is getting into the Christmas spirit.
December 7, 2025 at 3:30 AM
The aurora was visible from North Bend I heard as I drove back from Eastern Washington. I stopped at a park I know near exit 25 and took this.
November 12, 2025 at 2:56 AM
The aurora was visible from North Bend I heard as I drove back from Eastern Washington. I stopped at a park I know near exit 25 and took this.
America needs attention, but the President is only able to stand dumbly by with a book of prepared notes.
Sad.
Sad.
November 6, 2025 at 7:33 PM
America needs attention, but the President is only able to stand dumbly by with a book of prepared notes.
Sad.
Sad.
Damn. MFP isn't pulling any punches.
November 3, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Damn. MFP isn't pulling any punches.
I ran into Humpy and the Moose today near T-Mobile Park. I got a couple high fives and congratulated Humpy for his historic win in Game 5.
But I didn’t even think to take a picture with them until after they took off towards Victory Hall.
But I didn’t even think to take a picture with them until after they took off towards Victory Hall.
October 13, 2025 at 1:45 AM
I ran into Humpy and the Moose today near T-Mobile Park. I got a couple high fives and congratulated Humpy for his historic win in Game 5.
But I didn’t even think to take a picture with them until after they took off towards Victory Hall.
But I didn’t even think to take a picture with them until after they took off towards Victory Hall.
When you make a decision without consulting your legal department.
October 7, 2025 at 4:48 PM
When you make a decision without consulting your legal department.
I took some photos from Ebey’s Landing on Whidbey Island this evening.
September 29, 2025 at 4:23 AM
I took some photos from Ebey’s Landing on Whidbey Island this evening.
We have terriers.
September 9, 2025 at 4:21 AM
We have terriers.
I stopped by Quincy, WA again this evening and captured the Woodinville Whiskey plant near sunset. The smoke in the sky lent a warm orange glow to the photo, but I would have preferred the air to have been clear.
September 1, 2025 at 5:39 AM
I stopped by Quincy, WA again this evening and captured the Woodinville Whiskey plant near sunset. The smoke in the sky lent a warm orange glow to the photo, but I would have preferred the air to have been clear.
August 16, 2025 at 10:02 PM
I know I’m late to the party, but I just realized that the Mariners logo in left field is actually a clock.
August 9, 2025 at 2:33 AM
I know I’m late to the party, but I just realized that the Mariners logo in left field is actually a clock.
Thank you, Ichiro!
Go Mariners!
Go Mariners!
August 9, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Thank you, Ichiro!
Go Mariners!
Go Mariners!
I'm no JD Vance fan, but his reaction to his recent appearance on South Park is, dare I say it, reasonable and self-aware?
It's quite the contrast from the braying loser sitting in the Oval Office.
Republicans, it's time to jettison Trump. (It's been time for 10 years, but better late than never)
It's quite the contrast from the braying loser sitting in the Oval Office.
Republicans, it's time to jettison Trump. (It's been time for 10 years, but better late than never)
August 7, 2025 at 6:20 PM
I'm no JD Vance fan, but his reaction to his recent appearance on South Park is, dare I say it, reasonable and self-aware?
It's quite the contrast from the braying loser sitting in the Oval Office.
Republicans, it's time to jettison Trump. (It's been time for 10 years, but better late than never)
It's quite the contrast from the braying loser sitting in the Oval Office.
Republicans, it's time to jettison Trump. (It's been time for 10 years, but better late than never)
Blackacre wants to know why I’m waking him up to take a photo.
August 1, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Blackacre wants to know why I’m waking him up to take a photo.
I took a drive out to the countryside this evening.
Mount Si’s northeastern face is aglow with the light from the setting sun.
Mount Si’s northeastern face is aglow with the light from the setting sun.
July 19, 2025 at 3:58 AM
I took a drive out to the countryside this evening.
Mount Si’s northeastern face is aglow with the light from the setting sun.
Mount Si’s northeastern face is aglow with the light from the setting sun.
Toasted.
It was delicious.
It was delicious.
July 5, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Toasted.
It was delicious.
It was delicious.
Cheese shokupan. I should have let it rise just a bit more so it filled the whole pan.
Oh well. Shape is only a number.
Oh well. Shape is only a number.
July 5, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Cheese shokupan. I should have let it rise just a bit more so it filled the whole pan.
Oh well. Shape is only a number.
Oh well. Shape is only a number.
BMW is getting into the Independence Day spirit with a video sent to vehicle owners.
July 3, 2025 at 2:28 AM
BMW is getting into the Independence Day spirit with a video sent to vehicle owners.
I know. I know. Welcome to last week.
June 20, 2025 at 2:12 AM
I know. I know. Welcome to last week.
Found a new friend on our walk this morning. #terrierTuesday
No one was eaten during the making of this photo.
No one was eaten during the making of this photo.
June 3, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Found a new friend on our walk this morning. #terrierTuesday
No one was eaten during the making of this photo.
No one was eaten during the making of this photo.
I made a thing. This is literally the best loaf of bread I’ve ever made.
June 1, 2025 at 4:46 AM
I made a thing. This is literally the best loaf of bread I’ve ever made.
Rave doggy has snowcaine and light sticks. Come on out, buddy!
February 4, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Rave doggy has snowcaine and light sticks. Come on out, buddy!