Ralph Brandi
@thereisnocat.com
He/Him
Retired web developer. Amateur photographer (mostly film). Leftist. Amateur genealogist. Of all the places my ancestors came from the place they came from the most is Ukraine. Slava Ukraini!
https://www.thereisnocat.com/
Retired web developer. Amateur photographer (mostly film). Leftist. Amateur genealogist. Of all the places my ancestors came from the place they came from the most is Ukraine. Slava Ukraini!
https://www.thereisnocat.com/
Reposted by Ralph Brandi
new post
Concerning Saying Goodbye, p2. - diabeticguy.org / KZOOFILMPHOTO
When I left my previous job at Pretty Lake in 2024, I spent time at the Pond , exposed three rolls of film, and developed them on site using the pond water. The idea of processing photos in this way h...
diabeticguy.org
January 12, 2026 at 8:13 PM
new post
Reposted by Ralph Brandi
Public Service Announcement
Flu shots are available as walk ins. If you haven’t gotten yours, you still can. Rollei 35AF, ORWO UN54 (expired about ten years ago), Divided D76.
#BelieveInFilm
Flu shots are available as walk ins. If you haven’t gotten yours, you still can. Rollei 35AF, ORWO UN54 (expired about ten years ago), Divided D76.
#BelieveInFilm
January 12, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Public Service Announcement
Flu shots are available as walk ins. If you haven’t gotten yours, you still can. Rollei 35AF, ORWO UN54 (expired about ten years ago), Divided D76.
#BelieveInFilm
Flu shots are available as walk ins. If you haven’t gotten yours, you still can. Rollei 35AF, ORWO UN54 (expired about ten years ago), Divided D76.
#BelieveInFilm
Reposted by Ralph Brandi
New collage/illustration titled “Expansion”,
2026
2026
January 12, 2026 at 5:32 PM
New collage/illustration titled “Expansion”,
2026
2026
Reposted by Ralph Brandi
If US debt becomes too expensive to service it won't just be a depression.
We'll lose our place as the world's reserve currency, which is a huge part of what's maintained our standard of living for the better part of a century.
We'll lose our place as the world's reserve currency, which is a huge part of what's maintained our standard of living for the better part of a century.
And thus, the economy tanks and we'll face at least another recession or at worst a depression.
January 12, 2026 at 2:53 PM
If US debt becomes too expensive to service it won't just be a depression.
We'll lose our place as the world's reserve currency, which is a huge part of what's maintained our standard of living for the better part of a century.
We'll lose our place as the world's reserve currency, which is a huge part of what's maintained our standard of living for the better part of a century.
Wow. Love Sleaford Mods. Thanks for sharing.
January 12, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Wow. Love Sleaford Mods. Thanks for sharing.
This, because of how I printed it.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/thereisnocat/55006261179/in/dateposted/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/thereisnocat/55006261179/in/dateposted/
January 12, 2026 at 5:10 PM
This, because of how I printed it.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/thereisnocat/55006261179/in/dateposted/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/thereisnocat/55006261179/in/dateposted/
Reposted by Ralph Brandi
Boardwalk
Looking north toward Convention Hall from the Casino in Asbury Park. Chroma Click (full frame mode), Kosmo Foto Agent Shadow, Rodinal 1:50.
#BelieveInFilm
Looking north toward Convention Hall from the Casino in Asbury Park. Chroma Click (full frame mode), Kosmo Foto Agent Shadow, Rodinal 1:50.
#BelieveInFilm
January 12, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Boardwalk
Looking north toward Convention Hall from the Casino in Asbury Park. Chroma Click (full frame mode), Kosmo Foto Agent Shadow, Rodinal 1:50.
#BelieveInFilm
Looking north toward Convention Hall from the Casino in Asbury Park. Chroma Click (full frame mode), Kosmo Foto Agent Shadow, Rodinal 1:50.
#BelieveInFilm
Just ordered a Stouffer step wedge to help calibrate my kallitype process. Had to call them; these things appear to be impossible to order online.
January 12, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Just ordered a Stouffer step wedge to help calibrate my kallitype process. Had to call them; these things appear to be impossible to order online.
We live in the stupidest timeline.
WARNER: It used to take 5 to 6 months to get trained. They've now lowered the training period to 47 days. Why 47 days? Because Donald Trump's the 47th president. Tell me that's a rational approach
KERNEN: I'm not taking that bait
WARNER: Joe! You can't pick your facts
KERNEN: I'm not taking that bait
WARNER: Joe! You can't pick your facts
January 12, 2026 at 1:56 PM
We live in the stupidest timeline.
Reposted by Ralph Brandi
As an author & researcher, I spend a ton of time alone on my computer. It can be really isolating.
When I went to an #iceoutforgood protest, I was reminded of how important it is to connect with people IRL.
Ideas & resources for connecting in your community: www.thewayfinder.net/p/the-restor...
When I went to an #iceoutforgood protest, I was reminded of how important it is to connect with people IRL.
Ideas & resources for connecting in your community: www.thewayfinder.net/p/the-restor...
The Restorative Power of Protest
If the Internet’s got you down, get out in your community.
www.thewayfinder.net
January 12, 2026 at 1:10 PM
As an author & researcher, I spend a ton of time alone on my computer. It can be really isolating.
When I went to an #iceoutforgood protest, I was reminded of how important it is to connect with people IRL.
Ideas & resources for connecting in your community: www.thewayfinder.net/p/the-restor...
When I went to an #iceoutforgood protest, I was reminded of how important it is to connect with people IRL.
Ideas & resources for connecting in your community: www.thewayfinder.net/p/the-restor...
Reposted by Ralph Brandi
Bench
There are not many people at the beach in the winter. Leica R4, Lomography Turquoise, ECN-2 development.
#BelieveInFilm
There are not many people at the beach in the winter. Leica R4, Lomography Turquoise, ECN-2 development.
#BelieveInFilm
January 12, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Bench
There are not many people at the beach in the winter. Leica R4, Lomography Turquoise, ECN-2 development.
#BelieveInFilm
There are not many people at the beach in the winter. Leica R4, Lomography Turquoise, ECN-2 development.
#BelieveInFilm
Whoa.
I knew you were doing this, and still….
Whoa.
I knew you were doing this, and still….
Whoa.
January 12, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Whoa.
I knew you were doing this, and still….
Whoa.
I knew you were doing this, and still….
Whoa.
Reposted by Ralph Brandi
Sydney, New Year 2026
Ondu Eikan 4x5
Fomapan 400, Catlabs 80 and FP4 plus film
Trichrome
#Photography
#BelieveInFilm
#Trichrome
Music: Trap Evil (Capsun ProAudio)
Ondu Eikan 4x5
Fomapan 400, Catlabs 80 and FP4 plus film
Trichrome
#Photography
#BelieveInFilm
#Trichrome
Music: Trap Evil (Capsun ProAudio)
January 12, 2026 at 7:39 AM
Sydney, New Year 2026
Ondu Eikan 4x5
Fomapan 400, Catlabs 80 and FP4 plus film
Trichrome
#Photography
#BelieveInFilm
#Trichrome
Music: Trap Evil (Capsun ProAudio)
Ondu Eikan 4x5
Fomapan 400, Catlabs 80 and FP4 plus film
Trichrome
#Photography
#BelieveInFilm
#Trichrome
Music: Trap Evil (Capsun ProAudio)
Methinks they have no understanding of how crucial the Fed is to maintaining the advantage being the world’s reserve currency is. They have no idea of the chaos and instability that will occur if that stops being true.
Or maybe they do and think they can make money off the collapse.
Or maybe they do and think they can make money off the collapse.
January 12, 2026 at 11:54 AM
Methinks they have no understanding of how crucial the Fed is to maintaining the advantage being the world’s reserve currency is. They have no idea of the chaos and instability that will occur if that stops being true.
Or maybe they do and think they can make money off the collapse.
Or maybe they do and think they can make money off the collapse.
I have an original Mac as well. My dad bought it, and it was upgraded twice, first to a “Fat Mac” (512k of RAM), then to a Mac Plus. That computer changed my life.
January 12, 2026 at 3:19 AM
I have an original Mac as well. My dad bought it, and it was upgraded twice, first to a “Fat Mac” (512k of RAM), then to a Mac Plus. That computer changed my life.
Reposted by Ralph Brandi
I can't remember any kind of statement like this ever coming out of the Fed. I am over half a century old.
Impeach the president immediately.
Impeach the president immediately.
Video message from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
Statement by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell
YouTube video by Federal Reserve
www.youtube.com
January 12, 2026 at 2:26 AM
I can't remember any kind of statement like this ever coming out of the Fed. I am over half a century old.
Impeach the president immediately.
Impeach the president immediately.
Shun the motherfuckers from polite society. Kick them out of businesses. Refuse to serve them at restaurants. They’ll figure it out soon enough.
January 12, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Shun the motherfuckers from polite society. Kick them out of businesses. Refuse to serve them at restaurants. They’ll figure it out soon enough.
Reposted by Ralph Brandi
They’re not even trying to hide their fascist beliefs anymore.
The sign on Kristi Noem's podium reads "One of ours, all of yours." The reader will recall that this was a fascist rallying cry in the Spanish Civil War. What it means is that one of "our" people is worth all of "your" people.
January 11, 2026 at 8:33 PM
They’re not even trying to hide their fascist beliefs anymore.
New profile photo? Would make a good one….
January 11, 2026 at 8:38 PM
New profile photo? Would make a good one….
Reposted by Ralph Brandi
No. The source of my issues was that the engineering of the machine is not great.
January 11, 2026 at 8:36 PM
No. The source of my issues was that the engineering of the machine is not great.
Only about 15% of iPhone users have updated to iOS 26.
I know I've avoided doing it.
www.cultofmac.com/news/ios-26-...
I know I've avoided doing it.
www.cultofmac.com/news/ios-26-...
iOS 26 still struggles to gain traction with iPhone users
iOS 26 is turning out to be a dud — adoption among iPhone users trails way behind what's typical months after an Apple OS release. Here's why.
www.cultofmac.com
January 11, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Only about 15% of iPhone users have updated to iOS 26.
I know I've avoided doing it.
www.cultofmac.com/news/ios-26-...
I know I've avoided doing it.
www.cultofmac.com/news/ios-26-...
Reposted by Ralph Brandi
Golden Jade
One of two Chinese restaurants up at Campbell’s Junction. Rollei 35AF, ORWO UN54 (expired about ten years ago), Divided D76.
#BelieveInFilm
One of two Chinese restaurants up at Campbell’s Junction. Rollei 35AF, ORWO UN54 (expired about ten years ago), Divided D76.
#BelieveInFilm
January 11, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Golden Jade
One of two Chinese restaurants up at Campbell’s Junction. Rollei 35AF, ORWO UN54 (expired about ten years ago), Divided D76.
#BelieveInFilm
One of two Chinese restaurants up at Campbell’s Junction. Rollei 35AF, ORWO UN54 (expired about ten years ago), Divided D76.
#BelieveInFilm
Reposted by Ralph Brandi
Just pay the fucking tax you fucking babies. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/u...
Cannot wait until we get a federal tax on high wealth individuals, and then they will all have to leave the U.S. to find a tax haven and only return here briefly.
Cannot wait until we get a federal tax on high wealth individuals, and then they will all have to leave the U.S. to find a tax haven and only return here briefly.
Thiel Gives $3 Million to Group Seeking to Block California Wealth Tax
www.nytimes.com
January 11, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Just pay the fucking tax you fucking babies. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/u...
Cannot wait until we get a federal tax on high wealth individuals, and then they will all have to leave the U.S. to find a tax haven and only return here briefly.
Cannot wait until we get a federal tax on high wealth individuals, and then they will all have to leave the U.S. to find a tax haven and only return here briefly.
Reposted by Ralph Brandi
We have cleaned up the crime scene and blocked a local investigation and hidden the perpetrator and invaded the state and that is how you know that we are acting in good faith and that everything was the victim’s fault.
www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
Trump Administration Live Updates: Noem Says ‘Hundreds More’ Agents Will Be Sent to Minnesota Over ‘Corruption’
www.nytimes.com
January 11, 2026 at 5:55 PM
We have cleaned up the crime scene and blocked a local investigation and hidden the perpetrator and invaded the state and that is how you know that we are acting in good faith and that everything was the victim’s fault.
www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...