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paulfish.bsky.social
New Year, New Paul
@paulfish.bsky.social
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Urbanist and Economist who likes Cats and Beta hats. Also writes mysteries for tabletop games.

Site: pauljfisher.com

Hot takes are my own and not employers.
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paulfish.bsky.social
We all need a cute cat on our laps.
Orange cat lying on a blue blanket over legs. He is stretched out with his eyes closed.
January 14, 2026 at 3:20 AM
paulfish.bsky.social
Good point, let’s add more cat?
Orange cat climbing cat tree Orange cat in curled up in a circular cat bed.
January 13, 2026 at 11:14 PM
paulfish.bsky.social
Same for you!
An orange cat curled up on a blue blanket.
January 11, 2026 at 3:39 AM
paulfish.bsky.social
It’s amazing what we can do now. I literally built a next train/bus arrival board for my home using parts that cost ~120 and a few hours of work. It uses these standardized apis and can work with most operators. So much better than consulting a printed timetable of dubious accuracy.
A wood framed LED sign showing the next three trains to arrive at a wmata station.
January 2, 2026 at 2:28 PM
paulfish.bsky.social
I built a modified version of @eastsideurbanism.org ‘s next train board for my place. Its amazing!
A narrow wall showing a wood framed led board showing the next three trains arrival time. Closeup of the transit tracker showing its 3 options.
December 31, 2025 at 10:06 PM
paulfish.bsky.social
You can do it by city. Mine are highly driven by trains/density.
A map of cities I would live in. Green have lots of trains reds do not.
December 30, 2025 at 8:29 PM
paulfish.bsky.social
Bru was lonely while I visited family and now demands all the cuddles.
An orange cat stretched out on blanket covered legs.
December 30, 2025 at 3:59 AM
paulfish.bsky.social
Crackers!
Christmas crackers (British style) in the shape of king, narwhale, elf, and Santa.
December 25, 2025 at 2:12 AM
paulfish.bsky.social
Lemon ricotta cookies:
A pile of lemon cookies on a cooling rack.
December 25, 2025 at 1:28 AM
paulfish.bsky.social
Tactical urbanism in WMATA:
A homemade sign giving precise directions for how to navigate ballston station to downtown DC.
December 23, 2025 at 4:25 PM
paulfish.bsky.social
Burt meet Bru:
Orange cat sitting on a duffle bag.
December 18, 2025 at 4:48 AM
paulfish.bsky.social
I saw the candy train! @wmata.com
A wmata metro train wrapped in candy canes and other sweets.
December 16, 2025 at 1:35 PM
paulfish.bsky.social
Ballston in Winter:
Row houses with snow covered roofs
December 14, 2025 at 6:36 PM
paulfish.bsky.social
I still haven’t found the underwear box…

This is problematic:
A freshly painted room covered with a bunch of half unpacked boxes.
December 14, 2025 at 4:40 PM
paulfish.bsky.social
A whole weekend of painting is done!
A kitchen with white cabinets and blue walls. A bedroom with a dark green accent wall and lighter green other wall A fireplace with a light tan wall.
December 8, 2025 at 1:35 AM
paulfish.bsky.social
An intersection with a bike lane, brick buildings, and lots of snow.
December 5, 2025 at 1:48 PM
paulfish.bsky.social
My boy unplugged the vets computer and tried to open the sharps box. He has loaned yours all the patience.
An orange cat curled up on legs after a long day of chaos.
December 1, 2025 at 2:55 AM
paulfish.bsky.social
On the train home!
Panoramic of Dullas airport with wmata sign in front.
November 29, 2025 at 2:28 AM
paulfish.bsky.social
Example:
Screenshot of a working paper. Title: The Effect of New Market-Rate Housing Construction on the Low-Income Housing Market By Evan Mast July 16 2021 Abstract: Insight: The Effect of New Market-Rate Housing Construction on the Low-Income Housing Market Evan Mast* July 16, 2021 Abstract I illustrate how new market-rate construction loosens the market for lower-quality housing through a series of moves. First, I use address history data to identify 52,000 residents of new multifamily buildings in large cities, their previous address, the current residents of those addresses, and so on for six rounds. The sequence quickly reaches units in below-median income neighborhoods, which account for nearly 40 percent of the sixth round, and similar patterns appear for neighborhoods in the bottom quintile of income or percent white. Next, I use a simple simulation model to roughly quantify these migratory connections under a range of assumptions. Constructing a new market-rate building that houses 100 people ultimately leads 45 to 70 people to move out of below-median income neighborhoods, with most of the effect occurring within three years. These results suggest that the migration ripple effects of new housing will affect a wide spectrum of neighborhoods and loosen the low-income housing market.
November 29, 2025 at 2:00 AM
paulfish.bsky.social
I made the honey focaccia, @mostlybree.kitrocha.com
A bunch of irregular buns under a towel. A nice airy bread.
November 28, 2025 at 2:02 AM
paulfish.bsky.social
Oh boy, this is going to be funny:
Reddit post User: omgbbqhax Text: Im just testing. But my main idea create a in real life block-chain and create a new decentralized building methodology.
November 25, 2025 at 7:59 PM
paulfish.bsky.social
Round
Orange cat in a circular pile in a round cat bed.
November 21, 2025 at 3:53 AM
paulfish.bsky.social
Oranges always choose violence or snuggles.

My murderboi:
Orange cat lying on legs asleep
November 19, 2025 at 11:39 PM
paulfish.bsky.social
FYI this implies SUVs are fallen angels.
Tumbler post: User: nultemp the massive power of trains yet confinement to a single path makes them comparable to angels User: tammiwulf The idea of a "corrupted" or "fallen" train is causing so much chaos in my head. The theological and engineering implications....
November 19, 2025 at 12:55 PM
paulfish.bsky.social
Wikipeda turned up this insane fact:
The pastor apologized for allowing the shoot, unaware of the content. Carpenter responded, stating advance permission was granted and noting, "Jesus was a carpenter." Bishop Robert J. Brennan relieved the pastor of his duties and held a Mass of reparation to restore the church's sanctity. The investigation into the priest who granted permission uncovered evidence that led to the indictment of New York City mayor Eric Adams.
November 7, 2025 at 8:41 PM