Nostr notes by stevenray

she is certainly living her best life with you two.

2026-10-20T20:05:11Z

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she is certainly living her best life with you two.

while I love the contrasts here, I feel like the image might be ...

2026-10-18T18:23:44Z

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while I love the contrasts here, I feel like the image might be generated and inauthentic. Mainly cuz the lighting is different. Everything in the background is grayer, darker and smokey. The idea is great, though.

well done. 👍🏻

2026-10-08T19:09:43Z

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well done. 👍🏻

😳

2026-09-29T23:46:01Z

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😳

that they do, and 4.7 ain’t tiny. 🫨

2026-09-29T16:29:29Z

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that they do, and 4.7 ain’t tiny. 🫨

I appreciate your viewpoint and I agree. I rarely encounter ...

2026-09-18T22:49:26Z

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I appreciate your viewpoint and I agree. I rarely encounter anyone on Mastodon that I’d think of as an influencer, and Summer is WAY more than just content. She’s a smile-bringer.

that looks like a very peaceful stroll.

2026-09-14T22:03:09Z

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that looks like a very peaceful stroll.

he was married to Patti Smith, another icon.

2026-09-14T04:04:56Z

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he was married to Patti Smith, another icon.

your photos are always composed so well. I hope you get the water ...

2026-09-12T17:51:47Z

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your photos are always composed so well.

I hope you get the water issue sorted soon.

much joy and good health to you today and always.

2026-09-04T23:21:31Z

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much joy and good health to you today and always.

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

2026-09-04T02:56:18Z

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🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

looks like nothing's gonna get done for a while! 😂

2026-09-03T15:47:29Z

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looks like nothing's gonna get done for a while! 😂

so she is feeling better? I hope that's true of everyone in ...

2026-09-02T21:54:33Z

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so she is feeling better? I hope that's true of everyone in your house.

two Fedi favorites in the same picture are blowing my mind! ...

2026-09-01T02:10:49Z

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two Fedi favorites in the same picture are blowing my mind! 😂😂😂

I know your daughter turned out so well because you showed her ...

2026-08-28T15:55:54Z

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I know your daughter turned out so well because you showed her the way, and no doubt she's given that gift to her own kids. In that way, you've made the world a better place for all of us.

that's a wonderful start to your day.

2026-08-20T16:11:54Z

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that's a wonderful start to your day.

hope you’re both able to catch up on your rest tonight and also ...

2026-08-15T01:13:00Z

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hope you’re both able to catch up on your rest tonight and also get a hot shower!

I’m on it. Looking up recipes right now. 😁

2026-08-12T00:35:25Z

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I’m on it. Looking up recipes right now. 😁

well, that’s it. I’m switching to a diet of milkshakes, ...

2026-08-12T00:29:37Z

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well, that’s it. I’m switching to a diet of milkshakes, cookies and pies.

Glad your husband is feeling so much better!

🙏🏻

2026-08-10T00:52:10Z

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🙏🏻

super duper.

2026-08-09T23:48:57Z

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super duper.

always good to be vigilant. I'm glad he's going to be ok ...

2026-08-06T21:18:49Z

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always good to be vigilant. I'm glad he's going to be ok and that there's a remedy.

good man.

2026-08-01T22:28:40Z

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good man.

hoping for the best, for all of you.

2026-07-30T18:17:03Z

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hoping for the best, for all of you.

I think we’d all come to your rescue if need be.

2026-07-28T19:46:42Z

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I think we’d all come to your rescue if need be.

any houses for sale nearby?

2026-07-26T00:03:48Z

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any houses for sale nearby?

thinking good thoughts and big-time positive vibes.

2026-07-15T23:51:27Z

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thinking good thoughts and big-time positive vibes.

The matilija poppies are having a moment. #gardening ...

2026-07-15T17:59:22Z

The matilija poppies are having a moment.

#gardening

ah, the original 9:30 Club. I remember it well.

2026-06-21T03:32:49Z

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ah, the original 9:30 Club. I remember it well.

good Lord, that cobbler looks divine.

2026-06-21T01:33:48Z

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good Lord, that cobbler looks divine.

this is terrific news! Congrats to you all.

2026-06-16T22:48:04Z

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this is terrific news! Congrats to you all.

this is terrific. Warms my heart.

2026-06-07T15:59:45Z

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this is terrific. Warms my heart.

from what I hear, moms are never wrong.

2026-05-31T03:24:04Z

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from what I hear, moms are never wrong.

we’ve been to the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens in Fort ...

2026-05-20T00:13:09Z

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we’ve been to the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens in Fort Bragg, but not up to the one in Humboldt yet. That tree is a lovely tribute to your son.

that’s a family history worthy of respect and admiration, as ...

2026-05-18T22:32:53Z

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that’s a family history worthy of respect and admiration, as far as I’m concerned.

absolute legend

2026-04-21T03:11:53Z

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absolute legend

boy, this takes me back. A very nice late sixties vibe! ☮️

2026-04-20T20:07:01Z

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boy, this takes me back. A very nice late sixties vibe! ☮️

Any #gardening folks know what kind of flowering #plant this is ...

2026-04-19T22:27:11Z

Any #gardening folks know what kind of flowering #plant this is (shown amongst two types of Achillea)?

I was given a sprig last year by a neighbor I seldom see, and I can't remember it's name.

two years and nine months to go.

2026-04-17T03:29:19Z

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two years and nine months to go.

Legend.

2026-04-16T02:35:25Z

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Legend.

a stick connoisseur. 🪵🦮

2026-04-11T01:22:16Z

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a stick connoisseur. 🪵🦮

Blue Moon Camera & Machine in Portland, or Photoworks SF in ...

2026-04-06T23:22:24Z

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Blue Moon Camera & Machine in Portland, or Photoworks SF in San Francisco would be my suggestions. I'm sure there are lots more.

https://bluemooncamera.com/photo-lab/color-negative-c-41-developing

https://www.photoworkssf.com/online-shop/

well if it happens to be a black and white photo and you can find ...

2026-04-06T22:54:48Z

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well if it happens to be a black and white photo and you can find the negative, I might be able to print you a new copy. I used to use our garage as a darkroom, and I still have all the stuff.

If it's color though, it's beyond my abilities.

well, nothing wrong with that. I thought I was being oblivious.

2026-04-05T21:38:27Z

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well, nothing wrong with that. I thought I was being oblivious.

we usually have some bubbly in the house, but I'm missing the ...

2026-04-05T19:37:38Z

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we usually have some bubbly in the house, but I'm missing the reason why some might be needed soon. I'll just hope that's made obvious through the news.

In the meantime, being good to ourselves is always a nice-to-have on the old todo list. 🙂

I’m glad you put your foot down.

2026-04-02T20:56:17Z

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I’m glad you put your foot down.

I know you can’t but I’d suggest taking tomorrow off. Maybe ...

2026-03-30T03:31:19Z

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I know you can’t but I’d suggest taking tomorrow off. Maybe Summer can do most of the Monday chores.

I imagine that Summer would be a good center fielder.

2026-03-27T15:25:32Z

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I imagine that Summer would be a good center fielder.

I’m glad your team won. Mine didn’t, but there are 181 more ...

2026-03-27T03:42:57Z

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I’m glad your team won. Mine didn’t, but there are 181 more games to be played. 😊

more ceanothus, lovely. Also I’m guessing magnolia and rhody. I ...

2026-03-17T03:11:58Z

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more ceanothus, lovely. Also I’m guessing magnolia and rhody. I haven’t been to the Humboldt botanical garden, but we did go to the one in Fort Bragg a few years ago. Quite lovely. I’m glad this recharged your batteries.

is it hard to grow tulips? I mean, I guess not as they’re so ...

2026-03-14T04:28:55Z

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is it hard to grow tulips? I mean, I guess not as they’re so popular. But I’ve never tried. Do they need special soil, plant food, etc?

their debut, London Calling, Give 'Em Enough Rope and ...

2026-03-13T04:04:58Z

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their debut, London Calling, Give 'Em Enough Rope and Sandanista, all on vinyl. Also the Rock The Casbah 12", and a few 45s. London Calling and their debut are my faves, for sure.

here's a closeup of our ceanothus tree. Chock full of blooms! ...

2026-03-12T15:28:16Z

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here's a closeup of our ceanothus tree. Chock full of blooms!

man, this really reminds me of Tower Records.

2026-03-12T15:18:04Z

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man, this really reminds me of Tower Records.

our tree is the Ray Hartman variety. It’s blooming like crazy ...

2026-03-12T04:17:57Z

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our tree is the Ray Hartman variety. It’s blooming like crazy right now.

ah yes! I think that was the first type we had. Marvelous. We now ...

2026-03-12T04:07:26Z

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ah yes! I think that was the first type we had. Marvelous. We now have two small shrubs and one tree, all different varieties.

is the plant that the bee was visiting a ceanothus? I love those ...

2026-03-12T02:42:55Z

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is the plant that the bee was visiting a ceanothus? I love those plants.

hoping for the best!

2026-03-10T04:48:55Z

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hoping for the best!

you’re a true light.

2026-03-05T04:22:08Z

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you’re a true light.

best happy dog pic ever.

2026-02-27T04:13:08Z

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best happy dog pic ever.

she looks so happy!

2026-02-26T00:11:29Z

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she looks so happy!

that interface needs to be resurrected. It is gorgeous!

2026-02-25T16:26:43Z

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that interface needs to be resurrected. It is gorgeous!

what a terrific coastline.

2026-02-24T02:13:03Z

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what a terrific coastline.

happy to say I went there once, in the mid-to-late 80’s.

2026-02-17T04:49:12Z

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happy to say I went there once, in the mid-to-late 80’s.

yes, I saw that after the fact, but I know that grief and memory ...

2026-02-16T23:50:48Z

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yes, I saw that after the fact, but I know that grief and memory both linger. 🙂

very sorry to see this. Peace and good travels to him, and to ...

2026-02-16T22:33:35Z

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very sorry to see this. Peace and good travels to him, and to you. ❤️

one of our cats steals my socks, so yeah. Different perspective! ...

2026-02-14T23:58:32Z

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one of our cats steals my socks, so yeah. Different perspective! 😁

I'm glad he's feeling well enough to come along. I'm ...

2026-02-13T19:56:16Z

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I'm glad he's feeling well enough to come along. I'm sure Summer was overjoyed.

it’s encouraging. Like, the Left will continue. Continually ...

2026-02-02T03:59:46Z

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it’s encouraging. Like, the Left will continue. Continually renewing its ranks.

well, I think they used to play there back in the day, so maybe ...

2026-01-30T20:05:07Z

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well, I *think* they used to play there back in the day, so maybe it was nostalgia, idk. 🤷🏻

😔 I saw the Dead Kennedys there about fifteen years ago. Sad ...

2026-01-30T18:54:06Z

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😔 I saw the Dead Kennedys there about fifteen years ago. Sad to see another old club bite the dust.

it's so important to do thorough quality control.

2026-01-23T01:54:09Z

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it's so important to do thorough quality control.

I really need to move into your neighborhood.

2026-01-19T23:26:45Z

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I really need to move into your neighborhood.

😂 I think on our end, Zowie doesn't do that very much, ...

2026-01-17T18:59:07Z

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😂 I think on our end, Zowie doesn't do that very much, though who knows what she eats in the middle of the night. Most of her weight issues, if she has any, come from how often we feed her. Definitely our fault.

Mr. Byron looks like he might eat a lot of treats. 😂 Our cat ...

2026-01-17T17:34:57Z

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Mr. Byron looks like he might eat a lot of treats. 😂

Our cat Zowie is rather rotund as well, and I honestly haven't figured out how much of that is fur and how much is another 'three-letter word which begins with f'. 🙂

that looks fabulous.

2026-01-03T00:37:42Z

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that looks fabulous.

I'd definitely never heard of _liquid_air_ before. I mean it ...

2025-12-30T23:20:23Z

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I'd definitely never heard of _liquid_air_ before. I mean it sounds oxymoronic.

Interesting technology, as it turns out.

marvelous. I won't have one-quarter of that.

2025-12-30T01:36:51Z

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marvelous. I won't have one-quarter of that.

Gift link. ...

2025-12-26T17:49:15Z

Gift link.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/26/opinion/trump-weaker-resistance-stronger.html?unlocked_article_code=1._k8.QMKT.G7OsJitfHRD2&smid=url-share

our backyard has been a mushroom farm for the past 6-8 weeks, ...

2025-12-22T23:48:24Z

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our backyard has been a mushroom farm for the past 6-8 weeks, like it's never been before. Can't understand it.

LEGEND.

2025-12-22T05:08:32Z

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LEGEND.

absolutely. Record bins exert a mysterious pull on so many of us. ...

2025-12-21T19:06:49Z

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absolutely. Record bins exert a mysterious pull on so many of us. From Tower in the 80s to Amoeba now... absolutely.

those suspended walkways look great. I've never seen that in ...

2025-12-06T01:40:26Z

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those suspended walkways look great. I've never seen that in a zoo.

Did you take the red panda home to meet Summer? 🤔

bringin' 'em up right.

2025-11-25T04:18:05Z

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bringin' 'em up right.

as I remember, you're driving to SF for an appt. Drive safe. ...

2025-11-19T16:38:17Z

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as I remember, you're driving to SF for an appt. Drive safe. No rain today down here.

we had standing water in the backyard this morning. After a few ...

2025-11-13T22:53:23Z

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we had standing water in the backyard this morning. After a few hours of no rain, it seems to be picking back up.

you're such a good person.

2025-11-05T00:19:23Z

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you're such a good person.

go Summer I mean Blue Jays I mean Summer.

2025-10-30T04:04:49Z

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go Summer I mean Blue Jays I mean Summer.

you always seem full of positivity and strength. I know you and ...

2025-10-26T03:00:19Z

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you always seem full of positivity and strength. I know you and Summer both are great medicine. ❤️

a terrific game and a really good season for them. A game for the ...

2025-10-11T05:12:15Z

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a terrific game and a really good season for them. A game for the ages. The Tigers will be back next season for sure.

brings a smile to my face to see the name DC Space. Only went ...

2025-10-04T05:46:59Z

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brings a smile to my face to see the name DC Space. Only went there once or twice, and around the same time as this, too.

that second picture could win an award. Beyond beautiful. 😍 ...

2025-10-03T17:10:17Z

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that second picture could win an award. Beyond beautiful.

😍 🐈 ⛅

those squeaker things aren't good for them to chew on anyway, ...

2025-09-27T17:50:00Z

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those squeaker things aren't good for them to chew on anyway, if they happen to fall out. I tend to remove and throw them in the recycling bin.

Julio, we recently got a red maple called 'October ...

2025-09-26T18:31:59Z

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Julio, we recently got a red maple called 'October Glory'. Just curious if that's the kind that you have.

😍😍😍😍😍

2025-09-25T00:39:39Z

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😍😍😍😍😍

the people on your delivery route are fortunate beyond measure.

2025-09-25T00:06:46Z

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the people on your delivery route are fortunate beyond measure.

thank you and your family for being who you are. This place goes ...

2025-09-24T03:44:31Z

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thank you and your family for being who you are. This place goes from good to great whenever you post. 🐕🌻

also, I hope you're still using that reel to reel. 🙂

2025-09-21T02:33:31Z

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also, I hope you're still using that reel to reel. 🙂

I can still picture buying that album with three others, going ...

2025-09-21T02:32:04Z

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I can still picture buying that album with three others, going home and having them all be excellent. Big-time inspiration. I'd see them up close a year or two later. Terrific show.

enjoy!!

2025-09-20T00:00:04Z

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enjoy!!