Rich
@opticalillusion.bsky.social
Lover of multiple dance floors. Autism advocate. Caregiver. Motorcycle rider. Votes against my own self interest for the benefit of others. Supporter of many households. Technobabbler in Toronto. I've been playing with software and interwebs for 25 years.
Colombia. I am in you. Again.
February 1, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Colombia. I am in you. Again.
The meal we just had… oh my god. Shrimp, chicken, steak, and more… how do these people survive eating like this? Apparently this is normal here.
January 30, 2026 at 1:33 AM
The meal we just had… oh my god. Shrimp, chicken, steak, and more… how do these people survive eating like this? Apparently this is normal here.
We are on our 6th airport and 4th flight of this trip. It is definitely up there in our top 5 trips.
Here is a penguin.
Here is a penguin.
January 28, 2026 at 3:22 PM
We are on our 6th airport and 4th flight of this trip. It is definitely up there in our top 5 trips.
Here is a penguin.
Here is a penguin.
This place is amazing!
January 27, 2026 at 6:58 PM
This place is amazing!
We are surrounded!
January 24, 2026 at 11:07 AM
We are surrounded!
I do love the boobies.
January 23, 2026 at 2:40 AM
I do love the boobies.
We hiked for 6.5km through the jungle today, walked on the equator, saw a shrunken head, and went out for a fancy dinner!
January 21, 2026 at 12:48 AM
We hiked for 6.5km through the jungle today, walked on the equator, saw a shrunken head, and went out for a fancy dinner!
Yes they painted us in chocolate.
January 19, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Yes they painted us in chocolate.
First night in Quito. Terrific restaurant and amazing hotel. Now off to the Cloud Forest!
January 19, 2026 at 1:02 PM
First night in Quito. Terrific restaurant and amazing hotel. Now off to the Cloud Forest!
Alex made a Star of a David for Hanukkah! Here she is with her brand new haircut.
December 20, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Alex made a Star of a David for Hanukkah! Here she is with her brand new haircut.
Happy anniversary to us!
November 16, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Happy anniversary to us!
Hello from Lake Louise!
October 19, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Hello from Lake Louise!
Nice to see some people stand up for what is right. Also, boycott Unilever, and tell them you are doing it. www.comicsands.com/ben-jerrys-a...
September 19, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Nice to see some people stand up for what is right. Also, boycott Unilever, and tell them you are doing it. www.comicsands.com/ben-jerrys-a...
So much more fun than I expected. Sportsball!!
September 11, 2025 at 4:18 PM
So much more fun than I expected. Sportsball!!
Gwendolyn now has a dog.
September 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Gwendolyn now has a dog.
Not pictured here is how loud it was in this restaurant and how Alex was totally fine with it. Actual measurable increase to get quality of life.
What is upsetting is how fast her good manners disappear when I don’t see her for a few weeks.
What is upsetting is how fast her good manners disappear when I don’t see her for a few weeks.
August 16, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Not pictured here is how loud it was in this restaurant and how Alex was totally fine with it. Actual measurable increase to get quality of life.
What is upsetting is how fast her good manners disappear when I don’t see her for a few weeks.
What is upsetting is how fast her good manners disappear when I don’t see her for a few weeks.
PRIDE in Reykjavík. Perfect for our last night here.
August 9, 2025 at 10:17 PM
PRIDE in Reykjavík. Perfect for our last night here.
This place is like an alien world.
August 8, 2025 at 8:44 PM
This place is like an alien world.
Icelandic goth store.
August 3, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Icelandic goth store.
Definitely a successful long weekend at the cottage.
July 27, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Definitely a successful long weekend at the cottage.
Sitting in the throne I made for my wife at her birthday party!
July 20, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Sitting in the throne I made for my wife at her birthday party!