Ken-ichi Ueda
@kueda.net
East Bay curmudgeon, plant and insect dilettante, sucker for a space ship.
HOH (Holiday Overheard): the eating will continue until morale improves.
December 24, 2025 at 7:19 PM
HOH (Holiday Overheard): the eating will continue until morale improves.
I tried 4 cassette players from the Museum of Mom & Dad and the only one that really works is a Sanyo MR-52, which is at least 40 years old, has a mic, a speaker, audio line in, playback speed control, and fits in a pocket. Amazing device.
December 22, 2025 at 3:28 AM
I tried 4 cassette players from the Museum of Mom & Dad and the only one that really works is a Sanyo MR-52, which is at least 40 years old, has a mic, a speaker, audio line in, playback speed control, and fits in a pocket. Amazing device.
As my umbrella inverted in a sodden, sudden gust, an oncomer chortled while *her* umbrella crumpled in the gale.
December 19, 2025 at 4:56 PM
As my umbrella inverted in a sodden, sudden gust, an oncomer chortled while *her* umbrella crumpled in the gale.
Come give me a high-five! https://highfive.ngerakines.dev/high-five/did:plc:jt6xegjm6ba2lt34aztyi2mn
December 12, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Come give me a high-five! https://highfive.ngerakines.dev/high-five/did:plc:jt6xegjm6ba2lt34aztyi2mn
Solid set from Hayward Shoreline this eve.
December 3, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Solid set from Hayward Shoreline this eve.
Loving pluribus so far, but it took me 4 episodes to notice the parallels to obsequious LLMs... which might end up being the whole thrust of the show? Hoping it's not quite that on-the-nose.
December 2, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Loving pluribus so far, but it took me 4 episodes to notice the parallels to obsequious LLMs... which might end up being the whole thrust of the show? Hoping it's not quite that on-the-nose.
I asked the unbelievably powerful new Nano Banana Pro to make me an icon of Charles Darwin wearing sunglasses. Nailed it.
November 21, 2025 at 11:08 PM
I asked the unbelievably powerful new Nano Banana Pro to make me an icon of Charles Darwin wearing sunglasses. Nailed it.
#atproto folks, do you expect paid, content-agnostic PDS services to emerge at some point? I don't think anyone expects self-hosting to become widespread, and I don't understand why app-specific PDS hosts have an incentive to store content in *any* lexicon long term.
November 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM
#atproto folks, do you expect paid, content-agnostic PDS services to emerge at some point? I don't think anyone expects self-hosting to become widespread, and I don't understand why app-specific PDS hosts have an incentive to store content in *any* lexicon long term.
Amtrak might be slower and not cheaper than flying, but a) planes don't have lounge cars, and b) nobody waves to you on a plane.
November 15, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Amtrak might be slower and not cheaper than flying, but a) planes don't have lounge cars, and b) nobody waves to you on a plane.
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Getting some nice #northernlights action in the #Oakland hills right now. Remember to add your photos to www.aurorasaurus.org #aurora
November 12, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Getting some nice #northernlights action in the #Oakland hills right now. Remember to add your photos to www.aurorasaurus.org #aurora
Aurora borealis at this time of year (now) in this part of the country (Bay Area), visible as a pink haze to the north from the Oakland flats, much better where it's darker.
November 12, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Aurora borealis at this time of year (now) in this part of the country (Bay Area), visible as a pink haze to the north from the Oakland flats, much better where it's darker.
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Does anyone have photos from the coast guard Island protest that @oaklandreviewofbooks.org could publish alongside a vibe report from the conflict zone? #oakland #iceout
November 11, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Does anyone have photos from the coast guard Island protest that @oaklandreviewofbooks.org could publish alongside a vibe report from the conflict zone? #oakland #iceout
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Ok #bicycle people, I need suggestions! I want to light up my bike with colorful LEDs to make me more visible from the side when it's dark at 5PM and I'm running errands. Any recommendations?
I keep seeing brightz, but they seem to get pretty negative reviews about durability.
#bike #bikes 🚲
I keep seeing brightz, but they seem to get pretty negative reviews about durability.
#bike #bikes 🚲
a person is riding a bike with lights on the wheel
Alt: a person is riding a bike with lights on the wheel
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November 11, 2025 at 4:51 AM
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I know people love to donate goods, it feels concrete and satisfying, but a food bank can make that $2 or $5 go soooo much further than you can.
Just donate the cash.
And, then they also don't need to assign staff to sort, manage, and figure out how to distribute the random donations.
Just donate the cash.
And, then they also don't need to assign staff to sort, manage, and figure out how to distribute the random donations.
The science is clear - SNAP reduces food insecurity, improves health outcomes, and lower healthcare costs.
Although fed judges ruled the admin can NOT withhold SNAP disbursements, it appears they plan to do just that.
We’re mobilizing a national food drive - join here👇
zurl.co/BrvG5
Although fed judges ruled the admin can NOT withhold SNAP disbursements, it appears they plan to do just that.
We’re mobilizing a national food drive - join here👇
zurl.co/BrvG5
November 2, 2025 at 4:18 PM
I know people love to donate goods, it feels concrete and satisfying, but a food bank can make that $2 or $5 go soooo much further than you can.
Just donate the cash.
And, then they also don't need to assign staff to sort, manage, and figure out how to distribute the random donations.
Just donate the cash.
And, then they also don't need to assign staff to sort, manage, and figure out how to distribute the random donations.
Today would be a great day for everyone in America to start donating *monthly* to your local food bank if you don't already. Find yours at www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-lo...
It's no substitute for the power of our federal government, but every dollar helps someone eat.
It's no substitute for the power of our federal government, but every dollar helps someone eat.
Find Your Local Food Bank | Feeding America
Find the Feeding America member food bank nearest you. Over 200 member food banks can connect you with free food, food pantries, soup kitchens, and mobile pantries in your community.
www.feedingamerica.org
November 2, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Today would be a great day for everyone in America to start donating *monthly* to your local food bank if you don't already. Find yours at www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-lo...
It's no substitute for the power of our federal government, but every dollar helps someone eat.
It's no substitute for the power of our federal government, but every dollar helps someone eat.
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oh WOW, a review like I couldn't even have dreamed for Liam O'Brien's new book from Heyday, "Butterflies of the Bay Area and (Slightly) Beyond: An Illustrated Guide." Liam charmed me from the minute we met -- now you all get to experience his art and effervescence too!! www.kqed.org/arts/1398161...
A New Book About Butterflies Sprinkles Magic Around the Bay
A Broadway actor who pivoted into butterfly research, Liam O’Brien enhances the beauty of the Bay Area with this wonderful, accessible guide.
www.kqed.org
September 24, 2025 at 12:05 AM
oh WOW, a review like I couldn't even have dreamed for Liam O'Brien's new book from Heyday, "Butterflies of the Bay Area and (Slightly) Beyond: An Illustrated Guide." Liam charmed me from the minute we met -- now you all get to experience his art and effervescence too!! www.kqed.org/arts/1398161...
After struggling to recall the names of Delilah Beasley and Ina Coolbrith recently, I went back and listened to @eastbayyesterday.bsky.social's great episodes on each, eastbayyesterday.com/episodes/we-... and eastbayyesterday.com/episodes/you.... Thanks for supporting my faulty brain, Liam.
“We were being erased” - East Bay Yesterday
Delilah Beasley didn’t have much education or money, but when she saw that African Americans were being ignored by history books, she knew she had to do something. Beasley ended up spending nearly a d...
eastbayyesterday.com
August 10, 2025 at 9:13 PM
After struggling to recall the names of Delilah Beasley and Ina Coolbrith recently, I went back and listened to @eastbayyesterday.bsky.social's great episodes on each, eastbayyesterday.com/episodes/we-... and eastbayyesterday.com/episodes/you.... Thanks for supporting my faulty brain, Liam.
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This Tuesday 7/22 at 7pm
I'll be interviewing the former director of the National Park Service Jon Jarvis about the state of national parks and public lands and the current threats to them.
If you're in the Bay, come join us!
It's free to register below.
www.eventbrite.com/e/how-wild-t...
I'll be interviewing the former director of the National Park Service Jon Jarvis about the state of national parks and public lands and the current threats to them.
If you're in the Bay, come join us!
It's free to register below.
www.eventbrite.com/e/how-wild-t...
How Wild: The State of California’s Public Lands
KALW's How Wild podcast hosts a special live edition about the state of California public lands in light of federal government cuts.
www.eventbrite.com
July 18, 2025 at 12:11 AM
This Tuesday 7/22 at 7pm
I'll be interviewing the former director of the National Park Service Jon Jarvis about the state of national parks and public lands and the current threats to them.
If you're in the Bay, come join us!
It's free to register below.
www.eventbrite.com/e/how-wild-t...
I'll be interviewing the former director of the National Park Service Jon Jarvis about the state of national parks and public lands and the current threats to them.
If you're in the Bay, come join us!
It's free to register below.
www.eventbrite.com/e/how-wild-t...
Check out my sister's essay in Mochi Mag! www.mochimag.com/entertainmen...
How “The Summer I Turned Pretty” Changed How I See My Hair - Mochi Magazine
Seeing Belly’s poofy hair on Prime Video’s “The Summer I Turned Pretty” made me realize how much I longed to see mixed-race Asian girls like me on screen — frizz, waves, and all.
www.mochimag.com
July 16, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Check out my sister's essay in Mochi Mag! www.mochimag.com/entertainmen...