Kenneth Trease
@kptrease.bsky.social
engineering manager currently taking a break, co-founder @burkebrewing.bsky.social, opinions my own. he/him. normie shitlib data science bikes housing abundance transit language kids birds beer seattle
It's always fun to watch (once a decade or so) when someone puts a house on a barge and sends it through Seattle's ship canals to some final resting place.
But for all the supposed value in an old structure, most people aren't willing to pay to preserve it if their own money is involved.
But for all the supposed value in an old structure, most people aren't willing to pay to preserve it if their own money is involved.
I had a reporter reach out to me about the potential for relocating rather than demolishing homes, presumably mainly those slated for redevelopment. It's something I've only read a tiny bit about. Anyone out there know more, especially if you've researched the topic?
February 4, 2026 at 9:39 PM
It's always fun to watch (once a decade or so) when someone puts a house on a barge and sends it through Seattle's ship canals to some final resting place.
But for all the supposed value in an old structure, most people aren't willing to pay to preserve it if their own money is involved.
But for all the supposed value in an old structure, most people aren't willing to pay to preserve it if their own money is involved.
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Anyway, for those who are intrigued by wealthy failcouples getting into farming:
I did a whole video on how the Neelemans can't even get beef right. And beef is a LOT easier than raw dairy.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLZU...
I did a whole video on how the Neelemans can't even get beef right. And beef is a LOT easier than raw dairy.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLZU...
Ballerina Farm: What ARE They Doing?
YouTube video by Farm to Taber
www.youtube.com
February 4, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Anyway, for those who are intrigued by wealthy failcouples getting into farming:
I did a whole video on how the Neelemans can't even get beef right. And beef is a LOT easier than raw dairy.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLZU...
I did a whole video on how the Neelemans can't even get beef right. And beef is a LOT easier than raw dairy.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLZU...
Now, unlike the "bomb a wallmart" analogy, you have to admit that they did actually live in a tent and complain about liberals.
I get that Occupy Wall Street was a formational experience for some people but it was a total and comprehensive failure, we’re now at peak oligarchy!
“Your plan of winning voters to your side pales in comparison to my strategy of living in a tent and complaining about liberals”
“Your plan of winning voters to your side pales in comparison to my strategy of living in a tent and complaining about liberals”
February 4, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Now, unlike the "bomb a wallmart" analogy, you have to admit that they did actually live in a tent and complain about liberals.
Amazing.
These are *loans*, which the applicants pay back, having generated surplus value that they support themselves with and plow back into the economy, and make our economy more varied, more interesting, wealthier.
The process for applying for an SBA loan is thorough, exhaustive.
These are *loans*, which the applicants pay back, having generated surplus value that they support themselves with and plow back into the economy, and make our economy more varied, more interesting, wealthier.
The process for applying for an SBA loan is thorough, exhaustive.
Immigrants are twice as likely to start a small business as native-born US citizens, so this move isn't about supporting businesses or the economy.
SBA says legal permanent residents will be ineligible for its loan program, effective March 1
The Small Business Administration said in a policy note that green card holders won’t be allowed to apply for SBA loans, effective March 1.
apnews.com
February 4, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Amazing.
These are *loans*, which the applicants pay back, having generated surplus value that they support themselves with and plow back into the economy, and make our economy more varied, more interesting, wealthier.
The process for applying for an SBA loan is thorough, exhaustive.
These are *loans*, which the applicants pay back, having generated surplus value that they support themselves with and plow back into the economy, and make our economy more varied, more interesting, wealthier.
The process for applying for an SBA loan is thorough, exhaustive.
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one thing the trump era has made clear, i think, is that the american people themselves are far more committed to the values of our founding documents than our elites
February 4, 2026 at 4:07 AM
one thing the trump era has made clear, i think, is that the american people themselves are far more committed to the values of our founding documents than our elites
“single”
BERNIE SANDERS: Do vaccines cause autism?
BHATTACHARYA: I do not believe that the measles vaccine causes autism
SANDERS: Nah. Uh uh. I didn't ask measles. Do vaccines cause autism?
BHATTACHARYA: I have not seen a study that suggests any single vaccine causes autism
BHATTACHARYA: I do not believe that the measles vaccine causes autism
SANDERS: Nah. Uh uh. I didn't ask measles. Do vaccines cause autism?
BHATTACHARYA: I have not seen a study that suggests any single vaccine causes autism
February 3, 2026 at 7:41 PM
“single”
I had the (very unoriginal!) idea to give away whistles at my brewery.
Then I was informed there’s this network of businesses giving away whistles (cool! I hadn’t known that!)
I was sent an application to join, was asked what signal groups we’re part of & honestly lost interest really rapidly.
Then I was informed there’s this network of businesses giving away whistles (cool! I hadn’t known that!)
I was sent an application to join, was asked what signal groups we’re part of & honestly lost interest really rapidly.
Ugh. The main anti-ICE group in Washington which has 44k followers on Facebook and has been going around to communities promoting classes is now promoting this anti-whistle nonsense for "harm reduction" reasons as well.
February 3, 2026 at 7:22 PM
I had the (very unoriginal!) idea to give away whistles at my brewery.
Then I was informed there’s this network of businesses giving away whistles (cool! I hadn’t known that!)
I was sent an application to join, was asked what signal groups we’re part of & honestly lost interest really rapidly.
Then I was informed there’s this network of businesses giving away whistles (cool! I hadn’t known that!)
I was sent an application to join, was asked what signal groups we’re part of & honestly lost interest really rapidly.
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My “Just because Nvidia isn’t going to invest $100B in OpenAI doesn’t mean they won’t be able to pay us for the data centers we’re taking out loans to build” T-shirt has people asking a lot of questions already answered by my shirt.
February 2, 2026 at 11:01 PM
My “Just because Nvidia isn’t going to invest $100B in OpenAI doesn’t mean they won’t be able to pay us for the data centers we’re taking out loans to build” T-shirt has people asking a lot of questions already answered by my shirt.
Host on NPR just now described a desired scenario for AI usage: transcribe all my voice mails, then read that transcription to me while I make dinner.
February 2, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Host on NPR just now described a desired scenario for AI usage: transcribe all my voice mails, then read that transcription to me while I make dinner.
Every 15 minutes, wish it were every 12!
But also, I would love to see it split into the 62 West and the 62 East, with the turnaround point for each at Roosevelt station.
But also, I would love to see it split into the 62 West and the 62 East, with the turnaround point for each at Roosevelt station.
Just, lol at calling the 62 an "infrequent, minor bus route"
February 2, 2026 at 6:06 AM
Every 15 minutes, wish it were every 12!
But also, I would love to see it split into the 62 West and the 62 East, with the turnaround point for each at Roosevelt station.
But also, I would love to see it split into the 62 West and the 62 East, with the turnaround point for each at Roosevelt station.
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read online that someone set-up a premium rate phone number where callers get charged $3.99/ min. then they posted flyers in their neighborhood that said "call this number to report illegal aliens," but the number just puts them on hold with music. so far, they've made $17,000
February 1, 2026 at 8:28 PM
read online that someone set-up a premium rate phone number where callers get charged $3.99/ min. then they posted flyers in their neighborhood that said "call this number to report illegal aliens," but the number just puts them on hold with music. so far, they've made $17,000
“Four floors and corner dive bars“ doesn’t rhyme, though.
These kinds of human scale, mixed-use Midwest dive bars are illegal to open and operate in most American neighborhoods.
February 1, 2026 at 5:19 PM
“Four floors and corner dive bars“ doesn’t rhyme, though.
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Happy February!
Welcome to most underrated and fastest improving month. You start in the depths of winter and end waking up in the light to the sound of birds singing, to the sight of snowdrops, daffodils and early blossom in the trees
#BigFebruary
Welcome to most underrated and fastest improving month. You start in the depths of winter and end waking up in the light to the sound of birds singing, to the sight of snowdrops, daffodils and early blossom in the trees
#BigFebruary
February 1, 2026 at 8:18 AM
Happy February!
Welcome to most underrated and fastest improving month. You start in the depths of winter and end waking up in the light to the sound of birds singing, to the sight of snowdrops, daffodils and early blossom in the trees
#BigFebruary
Welcome to most underrated and fastest improving month. You start in the depths of winter and end waking up in the light to the sound of birds singing, to the sight of snowdrops, daffodils and early blossom in the trees
#BigFebruary
It's going to be pretty funny if all the redistricting in red states gives Speaker AOC a 200 seat majority in the house in January 2027.
the extreme Texas gerrymander that set off all the redistricting wars is almost entirely predicated on the assumption that the Hispanic Republican shift in 2024 was permanent and could perhaps even be expanded on so we are now at DEFCON-2 for something extremely funny happening in November.
February 1, 2026 at 7:42 AM
It's going to be pretty funny if all the redistricting in red states gives Speaker AOC a 200 seat majority in the house in January 2027.
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I mean this in the spirit of curiosity: why the fuck did the Biden DOJ not release these Epstein files?
Were they just completely asleep at the wheel? Did Trump have the files stashed away in a Maralago bathroom?
Seriously what the fuck.
Were they just completely asleep at the wheel? Did Trump have the files stashed away in a Maralago bathroom?
Seriously what the fuck.
February 1, 2026 at 6:01 AM
I mean this in the spirit of curiosity: why the fuck did the Biden DOJ not release these Epstein files?
Were they just completely asleep at the wheel? Did Trump have the files stashed away in a Maralago bathroom?
Seriously what the fuck.
Were they just completely asleep at the wheel? Did Trump have the files stashed away in a Maralago bathroom?
Seriously what the fuck.
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30 point swing you say?
February 1, 2026 at 4:43 AM
30 point swing you say?
There is an entire class of people who believe that housing is a naturally occurring resource, the supply is fixed, and that the only thing that can be done about prices is to reduce demand.
People who think like this are the target for this kind of ad.
People who think like this are the target for this kind of ad.
February 1, 2026 at 12:23 AM
There is an entire class of people who believe that housing is a naturally occurring resource, the supply is fixed, and that the only thing that can be done about prices is to reduce demand.
People who think like this are the target for this kind of ad.
People who think like this are the target for this kind of ad.
Well, at least we committed all the transit tax dollars, for the rest of our lifetimes, to commuter train lines to everett and issaquah instead of highly functional lines in the dense areas of our region.
Ripping up Seattle's cable car lines was pretty boneheaded.
January 31, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Well, at least we committed all the transit tax dollars, for the rest of our lifetimes, to commuter train lines to everett and issaquah instead of highly functional lines in the dense areas of our region.
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He's talking about this as if it's self-evidently bad, but everyone my age grew up learning that this was exactly what made this country uniquely good
Translated "it's fine if they're slaves or indentured servants"
January 31, 2026 at 6:58 PM
He's talking about this as if it's self-evidently bad, but everyone my age grew up learning that this was exactly what made this country uniquely good
This, and also I think it's interesting for people to think on the original sense of the word, as used in linguistics/philosophy of language.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perform...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perform...
January 31, 2026 at 6:56 PM
This, and also I think it's interesting for people to think on the original sense of the word, as used in linguistics/philosophy of language.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perform...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perform...
A few blocks from our middle school today there were at least a couple hundred kids waving signs and chanting. Interested to hear from our kid whether he was there.
I've heard from two friends that the kids at my kid's former middle school are marching around the track chanting "Fuck ICE"
January 30, 2026 at 9:17 PM
A few blocks from our middle school today there were at least a couple hundred kids waving signs and chanting. Interested to hear from our kid whether he was there.
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Greenland has been heavy on many of our minds recently, and we will have an extended Q&A so that we can discuss what you're most curious about.
January 30, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Greenland has been heavy on many of our minds recently, and we will have an extended Q&A so that we can discuss what you're most curious about.
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Join us on February 2, 6:30pm for a discussion about Greenland, beyond the latest headlines. We'll have three polar scientists here to discuss their work, their experiences collaborating with Greenlandic communities, and the broader context under which Americans scientists work in Greenland.
January 30, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Join us on February 2, 6:30pm for a discussion about Greenland, beyond the latest headlines. We'll have three polar scientists here to discuss their work, their experiences collaborating with Greenlandic communities, and the broader context under which Americans scientists work in Greenland.
"No terms except an unconditional and immediate surrender can be accepted. I propose to move immediately upon your works."
Minneapolis should press its momentum and demand not only withdrawal but start talking about the need for immediate reparations, loudly, with the total certainty that only winners have. "You have wronged us terribly and must pay recompense" and let them argue the second part.
January 30, 2026 at 5:02 AM
"No terms except an unconditional and immediate surrender can be accepted. I propose to move immediately upon your works."