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Hello, I’m: Trying My Best
@modernminstrel.bsky.social
Never far from the ocean. Man of many interests. #LFC #WelshRugby Anthropology, Archaeology, History, Maps, Music, Planning and Design, Transit, Native Plants, Kayaking…
I’ll send an email to the info email in the morning
December 11, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Does Federal Way even have a real downtown? It’s such a massive sprawl.
Northbound (Seattle, Everett)
*connect to Eastbound (Bellevue) at…
Southbound (Tacoma)
should be the only eventual wayfinding signage for Link at the airport.
System maps posted strategically can fill in the details
December 11, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Congratulations. What a huge step forward.
I know Lanefab is a relatively small design build firm, but I’m so impressed with what I’ve read of your work so far. I’d love to talk to you about potential opportunities to come up and be a part of it.
December 11, 2025 at 1:07 AM
I just sent an inquiry via the larch labs website about opportunities with you and/or Seattle Social Housing to transition from healthcare project management and oversight to housing and land use/urban planning. It would be great to connect if you’re available.
December 11, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Looking forward to riding around much of Spokane in the new year.
December 11, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Eccles Cakes, made fresh, are my currant raisin d’etre
Mary Berry Eccles Cakes Recipe - Mary Berry Recipes
The first time I made these, I was trying to impress my northern mother-in-law, who grew up on proper bakery Eccles cakes from Lancashire. “Don’t mess about
urls.grow.me
December 10, 2025 at 5:38 AM
“Damn the man. Save the Empire!”
December 10, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Olivia Dean and Liverpool FC in the same post? I’ve found my people.
I hope the lads can be Nice To Each Other
#YNWA
December 10, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Not to mention 90 mins in every match for his nation.

Szobo is a powerhouse.
December 10, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Thank you for this, Erica, et al.

The future of the city revolves around family-friendly amenities - libraries, parks, and schools.
The sooner we focus both development and transit on these areas and work to grow small business with mixed-use there, the better.
December 9, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Even the dreamers don’t seem to imagine the Skyline making it out to Kahala, ‘Āina Haina, and Hawaii Kai unfortunately.
I like the overall look but agree with you about how much certain labels stand out.
December 9, 2025 at 2:28 AM
I guess we’ll have to work on getting more dedicated transit lanes, higher frequencies, and improved accessibility so that eventually every bus route qualifies as a “transit corridor”
December 9, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Millie is still a special kind of Red and always will be but, more importantly, Klopp was a VERY special kind of manager. He could still inspire love from the players, even when they didn’t like him.
There are very few people with his combination of charisma, empathy, and humility.
December 8, 2025 at 11:08 PM
The city needs to take over the lots behind Husky Deli, Puerto Vallarta, etc. and standardize parking rates and PayByPhone there to align with elsewhere. Then we can fully pedestrianize California between Edmonds and Oregon, or at least make it a shared street with protected bike lanes.
December 8, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Autocorrect from Manics to “maniacs” is pretty funny
December 8, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Maniacs with Joy Formidable
Garbage with Placebo

These are some dream pairings
December 8, 2025 at 3:50 PM
This is the way. The upfront cost of proper HVAC design and construction in schools is only expensive if you never think of the downstream benefits. Airflow patterns within the room and upstream filtration have been well studied in other sectors. There’s no need to reinvent the wheel.
December 8, 2025 at 6:16 AM
My next kitchen will have a refrigerator, hot plate, toaster oven/air fryer/food dehydrator, automatic pressure cooker, and dishwasher.

I can’t recommend the largest, basic Instant Pot highly enough.
December 8, 2025 at 5:51 AM
As an adult who can now consistently afford groceries, I feel a certain pride standing in line and talking to the cashier on my way through.
The grocery chains may disagree, but I will never call addressing my hunger as a child however I could “stealing.”
December 8, 2025 at 5:46 AM
This came out so good. We are all so full. Not shown in image, enormous burrito tortillas (~16 inch diameter), and pinto beans heated with avocado oil and garlic.
December 8, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Since I have no power in the industry, is it okay for me to still talk unending shit about Owen Wilson, Adam Driver, and other contenders for world’s worst leading man?
December 7, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Trombone Shorty mentioned! I love it.
December 7, 2025 at 7:28 PM