Powen Shiah
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I really appreciated district mayor @claraherrmann.bsky.social’s speech emphasizing we were already part of the community & Friedrichshainers/Kreuzbergers regardless of citizenship, and welcoming us as new Germans. Taina Gärtner of the district parliament also spoke, and a student jazz group played!
November 15, 2025 at 1:24 PM
I really appreciated district mayor @claraherrmann.bsky.social’s speech emphasizing we were already part of the community & Friedrichshainers/Kreuzbergers regardless of citizenship, and welcoming us as new Germans. Taina Gärtner of the district parliament also spoke, and a student jazz group played!
Lots has happened since our last @demsabroad.bsky.social #Kreuzberg Kiez meetup! Join your local Americans abroad and friends on Monday 10 Nov 2025 at Yorckschlösschen for community, strategizing, and drinks. RSVP appreciated: www.democratsabroad.org/324260/kreuz... #Berlin #Germany
November 8, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Lots has happened since our last @demsabroad.bsky.social #Kreuzberg Kiez meetup! Join your local Americans abroad and friends on Monday 10 Nov 2025 at Yorckschlösschen for community, strategizing, and drinks. RSVP appreciated: www.democratsabroad.org/324260/kreuz... #Berlin #Germany
If someone shares photos in #ProtonDrive folders, is there a way to get a view w/larger previews in the web? I don't have an account, don't see an option to switch view style anywhere. It's unwieldy because looking at each photo is slow—it shows a blurry preview, loads higher-res seconds later.
November 7, 2025 at 2:18 PM
If someone shares photos in #ProtonDrive folders, is there a way to get a view w/larger previews in the web? I don't have an account, don't see an option to switch view style anywhere. It's unwieldy because looking at each photo is slow—it shows a blurry preview, loads higher-res seconds later.
California ballot faxed yesterday; counted today!
October 27, 2025 at 8:53 PM
California ballot faxed yesterday; counted today!
I was just telling someone the other day that it’s surprising/weird that there are no LAP coffee shops near me in #Bergmannkiez. It looks like those days are numbered #kreuzberg #berlin
October 18, 2025 at 5:31 PM
I was just telling someone the other day that it’s surprising/weird that there are no LAP coffee shops near me in #Bergmannkiez. It looks like those days are numbered #kreuzberg #berlin
Since the first time I had birria (I think it was at the taqueria el oso pop-up in Berlin) I thought it had delicious similarities to Taiwanese or Chinese beef noodle soup. Last night in Santa Cruz I got to eat birria ramen, and a personal Asian-Latino fusion dream came true. Thanks Tacos El Chuy!
September 29, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Since the first time I had birria (I think it was at the taqueria el oso pop-up in Berlin) I thought it had delicious similarities to Taiwanese or Chinese beef noodle soup. Last night in Santa Cruz I got to eat birria ramen, and a personal Asian-Latino fusion dream came true. Thanks Tacos El Chuy!
Finding time to write for myself is a perennial struggle. I worry it mean that I'm not taking enough time to think
-> some meandering thoughts in my latest post on my personal blog
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-> some meandering thoughts in my latest post on my personal blog
powen.net/not-writing-...
September 25, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Finding time to write for myself is a perennial struggle. I worry it mean that I'm not taking enough time to think
-> some meandering thoughts in my latest post on my personal blog
powen.net/not-writing-...
-> some meandering thoughts in my latest post on my personal blog
powen.net/not-writing-...
I’m sure a Google Maps product manager got promoted for this brilliant feature that sends you (checks notes) identical notifications multiple times an hour after searching for restaurants. #enshittification
September 25, 2025 at 11:05 PM
I’m sure a Google Maps product manager got promoted for this brilliant feature that sends you (checks notes) identical notifications multiple times an hour after searching for restaurants. #enshittification
Made it to Amsterdam where it’s a beautiful Sunday evening: many thanks to the train deities for looking out for me… and the view from the upper floor. A brief idyllic moment before the excitement of #OSSummit revs up. Say hi and don’t miss my sessions on Tuesday 📌
August 24, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Made it to Amsterdam where it’s a beautiful Sunday evening: many thanks to the train deities for looking out for me… and the view from the upper floor. A brief idyllic moment before the excitement of #OSSummit revs up. Say hi and don’t miss my sessions on Tuesday 📌
We’re having another #Kreuzberg Kiez pub night w/@demsabroad in #Berlin tonight at Südblock (at Kottbusser Tor) starting from 7pm. Looks like perfect weather for an evening get-together outdoors: www.democratsabroad.org/adonisabuyen... RSVP not required but appreciated!
#americansabroad #demsabroad
#americansabroad #demsabroad
August 12, 2025 at 7:44 AM
We’re having another #Kreuzberg Kiez pub night w/@demsabroad in #Berlin tonight at Südblock (at Kottbusser Tor) starting from 7pm. Looks like perfect weather for an evening get-together outdoors: www.democratsabroad.org/adonisabuyen... RSVP not required but appreciated!
#americansabroad #demsabroad
#americansabroad #demsabroad
Spotted earlier today in #Berlin #Kreuzberg
August 11, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Spotted earlier today in #Berlin #Kreuzberg
I think Germany has made me weak when it comes to spice. The spicy Italian sausage at lunch was almost too much!
July 31, 2025 at 6:51 PM
I think Germany has made me weak when it comes to spice. The spicy Italian sausage at lunch was almost too much!
I’m currently two days into a family project of digitizing decades of photos using a portable scanner borrowed from the local library. I’m supposed to be sorting but that’s too overwhelming… which is how I ended up trying to just scan everything.
July 23, 2025 at 10:13 PM
I’m currently two days into a family project of digitizing decades of photos using a portable scanner borrowed from the local library. I’m supposed to be sorting but that’s too overwhelming… which is how I ended up trying to just scan everything.
A little too on the nose, local Barnes & Noble. #selftransformation #barnesandnoble
July 13, 2025 at 5:18 PM
A little too on the nose, local Barnes & Noble. #selftransformation #barnesandnoble
A few firsts tonight:
My first time at the c-base (one of the oldest (?) hackerspaces in Berlin)
My first “Netzpolitischer Abend” #NPA148 by @digiges.bsky.social
My first time walking across this bridge of the Spree river at dusk.
My first time at the c-base (one of the oldest (?) hackerspaces in Berlin)
My first “Netzpolitischer Abend” #NPA148 by @digiges.bsky.social
My first time walking across this bridge of the Spree river at dusk.
July 1, 2025 at 8:55 PM
A few firsts tonight:
My first time at the c-base (one of the oldest (?) hackerspaces in Berlin)
My first “Netzpolitischer Abend” #NPA148 by @digiges.bsky.social
My first time walking across this bridge of the Spree river at dusk.
My first time at the c-base (one of the oldest (?) hackerspaces in Berlin)
My first “Netzpolitischer Abend” #NPA148 by @digiges.bsky.social
My first time walking across this bridge of the Spree river at dusk.
The rumors are true, this millennial did indeed once receive a trophy for participating in a sport. I certainly was never good enough to win any races.
June 11, 2025 at 3:47 AM
The rumors are true, this millennial did indeed once receive a trophy for participating in a sport. I certainly was never good enough to win any races.
And don’t forget Juneteenth is coming up…
May 31, 2025 at 10:25 PM
And don’t forget Juneteenth is coming up…
Also barely noticed AAPI heritage month this year, my own fault but also maybe everyone dialing back their diversity equity and inclusion programs?!
May 31, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Also barely noticed AAPI heritage month this year, my own fault but also maybe everyone dialing back their diversity equity and inclusion programs?!
May 31, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Now @pascalstriebel.bsky.social is speaking about commercial rent regulation and support for AHA (Allgemeine Homosexuelle Arbeitsgemeinschaft), one of the oldest if not oldest queer organizations in Berlin. It’s existed for over 50 years and their rent has just been doubled. www.aha-berlin.de
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May 21, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Now @pascalstriebel.bsky.social is speaking about commercial rent regulation and support for AHA (Allgemeine Homosexuelle Arbeitsgemeinschaft), one of the oldest if not oldest queer organizations in Berlin. It’s existed for over 50 years and their rent has just been doubled. www.aha-berlin.de
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and it looks like this year it’ll come true! Come listen to me talk about the potential demographic crisis threatening the #OpenSource communities who maintain the critical software components that form our #DigitalInfrastructure. 3/4
May 21, 2025 at 3:29 PM
and it looks like this year it’ll come true! Come listen to me talk about the potential demographic crisis threatening the #OpenSource communities who maintain the critical software components that form our #DigitalInfrastructure. 3/4
Liebes @baxhain.bsky.social wann ist die Einbürgerungsfeier für unser Bezirk? Die zentrale Staatsangehörigkeitsbehörde hatte leider nur Informationen von einigen Bezirken (Neukölln, Tempelhof-Schönberg, Lichtenberg, Spandau, Treptow-Köpenick, Steglitz-Zehlendorf, Reinickendorf, Mitte)
May 16, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Liebes @baxhain.bsky.social wann ist die Einbürgerungsfeier für unser Bezirk? Die zentrale Staatsangehörigkeitsbehörde hatte leider nur Informationen von einigen Bezirken (Neukölln, Tempelhof-Schönberg, Lichtenberg, Spandau, Treptow-Köpenick, Steglitz-Zehlendorf, Reinickendorf, Mitte)