https://micro.dimurmurs.com/ en Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:54:00 +0200 https://micro.dimurmurs.com/2026/04/09/budding-leaves-cherry-blossoms-festive/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:54:00 +0200 http://dim.micro.blog/2026/04/09/budding-leaves-cherry-blossoms-festive/ <p>Budding leaves, cherry blossoms, festive flags</p> <p><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-8193.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="A building with brick walls is partially obscured by a tree with green leaves and a blooming tree with pink flowers."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-8194.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="Bright green tree foliage contrasts with a clear blue sky, accented by a string of colorful triangular flags."></p> Budding leaves, cherry blossoms, festive flags <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-8193.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="A building with brick walls is partially obscured by a tree with green leaves and a blooming tree with pink flowers."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-8194.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="Bright green tree foliage contrasts with a clear blue sky, accented by a string of colorful triangular flags."> https://micro.dimurmurs.com/2026/04/07/green-leaves-and-magnolia-blossoms/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:10:00 +0200 http://dim.micro.blog/2026/04/07/green-leaves-and-magnolia-blossoms/ <p>Green leaves and magnolia blossoms</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-8183.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="A vibrant canopy of white magnolia flowers and green leaves against a clear blue sky."> Green leaves and magnolia blossoms <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-8183.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="A vibrant canopy of white magnolia flowers and green leaves against a clear blue sky."> https://micro.dimurmurs.com/2026/04/06/viewed-a-completely-empty-berlin/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:59:00 +0200 http://dim.micro.blog/2026/04/06/viewed-a-completely-empty-berlin/ <p>Viewed a completely empty Berlin Olympiastadion in a new light.</p> <p><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-8114.jpg" alt="A stadium with blue and purple lighting illuminates rows of empty seating surrounding a running track and field."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-8115.jpg" alt="A stadium at dusk with illuminated roof structures and a central tower in the background."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-8141.jpg" alt="A stadium with empty field is lit at night with colorful lights in shades of purple, blue, and green illuminating the empty seating area."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-8148.jpg" alt="A brightly lit sports stadium with an expansive, empty field is surrounded by rows of empty seats and a blue running track."></p> Viewed a completely empty Berlin Olympiastadion in a new light. <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-8114.jpg" alt="A stadium with blue and purple lighting illuminates rows of empty seating surrounding a running track and field."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-8115.jpg" alt="A stadium at dusk with illuminated roof structures and a central tower in the background."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-8141.jpg" alt="A stadium with empty field is lit at night with colorful lights in shades of purple, blue, and green illuminating the empty seating area."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-8148.jpg" alt="A brightly lit sports stadium with an expansive, empty field is surrounded by rows of empty seats and a blue running track."> https://micro.dimurmurs.com/2026/04/06/sketched-the-easter-egg-decoration/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:30:19 +0200 http://dim.micro.blog/2026/04/06/sketched-the-easter-egg-decoration/ <p>Sketched the Easter egg decoration at today’s café.</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-8080.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="A drawing of a vase containing bare branches adorned with hanging, colorful egg ornaments."> Sketched the Easter egg decoration at today’s café. <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-8080.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="A drawing of a vase containing bare branches adorned with hanging, colorful egg ornaments."> https://micro.dimurmurs.com/2026/04/06/after-yesterdays-blustery-rain-i/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:06:24 +0200 http://dim.micro.blog/2026/04/06/after-yesterdays-blustery-rain-i/ <p>After yesterday’s blustery rain, I enjoyed a sunny yet gusty midday walk on my Easter Monday day off.</p> <p><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-8041.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="A branch covered in white magnolia flowers with purple highlights and green leaves is set against a clear blue sky."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-8049.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="Pink cherry blossoms bloom against a clear blue sky with a few white clouds."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-8051.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="A yellow dandelion emerges from a crack between two large pavement stone slabs."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-8059.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="Clouds partially obscure the sun in a blue sky above a row of solar panels."></p> After yesterday’s blustery rain, I enjoyed a sunny yet gusty midday walk on my Easter Monday day off. <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-8041.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="A branch covered in white magnolia flowers with purple highlights and green leaves is set against a clear blue sky."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-8049.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="Pink cherry blossoms bloom against a clear blue sky with a few white clouds."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-8051.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="A yellow dandelion emerges from a crack between two large pavement stone slabs."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-8059.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="Clouds partially obscure the sun in a blue sky above a row of solar panels."> https://micro.dimurmurs.com/2026/04/05/peak-forsythia-bloom/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:43:42 +0200 http://dim.micro.blog/2026/04/05/peak-forsythia-bloom/ <p>Peak forsythia bloom</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-8029.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="A dense cluster of vibrant yellow forsythia flowers is in full bloom, closeup of branches, with some green leaves showing."> Peak forsythia bloom <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-8029.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="A dense cluster of vibrant yellow forsythia flowers is in full bloom, closeup of branches, with some green leaves showing."> https://micro.dimurmurs.com/2026/04/03/i-was-worried-about-the/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:44:25 +0200 http://dim.micro.blog/2026/04/03/i-was-worried-about-the/ <p>I was worried about the courtyard sparrows because I hadn’t seen them in a long time, but they’re back, swooping in, flying from hedge branch to branch, and hopping around feeding on the birdseed fallen from an upstairs neighbor onto our terrace. The wood pigeons have been here every day, too.</p> I was worried about the courtyard sparrows because I hadn’t seen them in a long time, but they’re back, swooping in, flying from hedge branch to branch, and hopping around feeding on the birdseed fallen from an upstairs neighbor onto our terrace. The wood pigeons have been here every day, too. https://micro.dimurmurs.com/2026/04/03/the-moon-was-giant-tonight/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 01:14:00 +0200 http://dim.micro.blog/2026/04/03/the-moon-was-giant-tonight/ <p>The Moon was giant tonight 🌕</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-7959.jpg" alt="The full Moon behind illuminated trees at night, creating a glistening effect on the leaves."> The Moon was giant tonight 🌕 <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-7959.jpg" alt="The full Moon behind illuminated trees at night, creating a glistening effect on the leaves."> https://micro.dimurmurs.com/2026/04/03/the-midday-sun-lit-the/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:03:39 +0200 http://dim.micro.blog/2026/04/03/the-midday-sun-lit-the/ <p>The midday sun lit the magnolias just right today, a sight at a time I don’t often see</p> <p><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-7952.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="White magnolia flowers bloom on thin branches against a clear blue sky."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-7953.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="White magnolia flowers are blooming on tree branches against a clear blue sky with yellow apartment building behind on the right"><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-7955.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="White magnolia flowers are blooming on a tree branch with some green leaves and unopened buds."></p> The midday sun lit the magnolias just right today, a sight at a time I don’t often see <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-7952.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="White magnolia flowers bloom on thin branches against a clear blue sky."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-7953.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="White magnolia flowers are blooming on tree branches against a clear blue sky with yellow apartment building behind on the right"><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-7955.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="White magnolia flowers are blooming on a tree branch with some green leaves and unopened buds."> https://micro.dimurmurs.com/2026/03/29/saw-project-hail-mary-at/ Sun, 29 Mar 2026 23:46:29 +0200 http://dim.micro.blog/2026/03/29/saw-project-hail-mary-at/ <p>Saw: <a href="https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/687163">Project Hail Mary</a> at the cinema 🍿</p> Saw: [Project Hail Mary](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/687163) at the cinema 🍿 https://micro.dimurmurs.com/2026/03/28/first-sketch-in-a-longer/ Sat, 28 Mar 2026 22:42:57 +0200 http://dim.micro.blog/2026/03/28/first-sketch-in-a-longer/ <p>First sketch in a longer while, pink tulips on the mini sketchpad</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-7921.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="A red line drawing depicts a bouquet of tulips in an oat drink container, accompanied by handwritten text pink tulips Coffee Fellows"> First sketch in a longer while, pink tulips on the mini sketchpad <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-7921.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="A red line drawing depicts a bouquet of tulips in an oat drink container, accompanied by handwritten text pink tulips Coffee Fellows"> https://micro.dimurmurs.com/2026/03/28/walk-in-the-light-rain/ Sat, 28 Mar 2026 19:41:47 +0200 http://dim.micro.blog/2026/03/28/walk-in-the-light-rain/ <p>Walk in the light rain, tram downtown for an oat cappuccino</p> Walk in the light rain, tram downtown for an oat cappuccino https://micro.dimurmurs.com/2026/03/28/two-views-of-cloudy-sky/ Sat, 28 Mar 2026 01:53:00 +0200 http://dim.micro.blog/2026/03/28/two-views-of-cloudy-sky/ <p>Two views of cloudy sky and the Moon, with Fernsehturm and magnolias</p> <p><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-7914.jpg" alt="A tall, illuminated tower, Berlin Fernsehturm, extends right into the cloudy night sky with a bright moon partially visible behind the clouds."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-7917.jpg" alt="A magnolia tree with illuminated blossoms is set against a night sky featuring a bright moon and scattered clouds."></p> Two views of cloudy sky and the Moon, with Fernsehturm and magnolias <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-7914.jpg" alt="A tall, illuminated tower, Berlin Fernsehturm, extends right into the cloudy night sky with a bright moon partially visible behind the clouds."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-7917.jpg" alt="A magnolia tree with illuminated blossoms is set against a night sky featuring a bright moon and scattered clouds."> https://micro.dimurmurs.com/2026/03/26/started-reading-the-audiobook-a/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:43:51 +0200 http://dim.micro.blog/2026/03/26/started-reading-the-audiobook-a/ <p>Started reading the audiobook: <a href="https://micro.blog/books/9780385352390">A Bright Ray of Darkness</a> by Ethan Hawke 📚</p> Started reading the audiobook: [A Bright Ray of Darkness](https://micro.blog/books/9780385352390) by Ethan Hawke 📚 https://micro.dimurmurs.com/2026/03/26/went-to-two-concerts-in/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 02:47:28 +0200 http://dim.micro.blog/2026/03/26/went-to-two-concerts-in/ <p>Went to two concerts in two weeks. Had perfect views of Tom Smith (from Editors) solo on acoustic guitar with beautiful baritone voice and accompanying musician tonight at the red brick church Passionskirche and Constant Smiles in the living room-sized Schokoladen last week Monday.</p> <p><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-7904.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="Two musicians are performing on a church altar with acoustic guitars in a warm light."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-7730.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="A band is performing on stage in a dimly lit venue, with blue and purple lighting. Bass player on the left, drummer in the middle, singer on electric guitar on the right"></p> Went to two concerts in two weeks. Had perfect views of Tom Smith (from Editors) solo on acoustic guitar with beautiful baritone voice and accompanying musician tonight at the red brick church Passionskirche and Constant Smiles in the living room-sized Schokoladen last week Monday. <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-7904.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="Two musicians are performing on a church altar with acoustic guitars in a warm light."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-7730.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="A band is performing on stage in a dimly lit venue, with blue and purple lighting. Bass player on the left, drummer in the middle, singer on electric guitar on the right"> https://micro.dimurmurs.com/2026/03/21/spent-the-afternoon-browsing-and/ Sat, 21 Mar 2026 23:12:00 +0200 http://dim.micro.blog/2026/03/21/spent-the-afternoon-browsing-and/ <p>Spent the afternoon browsing (and getting a few) art supplies. Then saw the sliver Moon after dinner.</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-7761.jpg" alt="A crescent moon shines in a cloudy night sky above city lights and bare trees with the Berlin Fernsehturm in the distance bottom right"> Spent the afternoon browsing (and getting a few) art supplies. Then saw the sliver Moon after dinner. <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-7761.jpg" alt="A crescent moon shines in a cloudy night sky above city lights and bare trees with the Berlin Fernsehturm in the distance bottom right"> https://micro.dimurmurs.com/2026/03/19/the-forsythias-are-blossoming/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:46:33 +0200 http://dim.micro.blog/2026/03/19/the-forsythias-are-blossoming/ <p>The forsythias are blossoming 🤩</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-7748.jpg" alt="Bright yellow forsythia flowers are blooming densely on a green hedge against a clear blue sky."> The forsythias are blossoming 🤩 <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-7748.jpg" alt="Bright yellow forsythia flowers are blooming densely on a green hedge against a clear blue sky."> https://micro.dimurmurs.com/2026/03/18/the-first-leaves-are-budding/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 03:51:31 +0200 http://dim.micro.blog/2026/03/18/the-first-leaves-are-budding/ <p>The first leaves are budding, but I have yet to see some forsythia blossoms…</p> <p><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-7689.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="Several budding leaves are emerging on a plant branch, set against a blurred background of residential buildings."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-7740.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="Budding branches of a tree are silhouetted against a clear dusk sky."></p> The first leaves are budding, but I have yet to see some forsythia blossoms… <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-7689.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="Several budding leaves are emerging on a plant branch, set against a blurred background of residential buildings."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-7740.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="Budding branches of a tree are silhouetted against a clear dusk sky."> https://micro.dimurmurs.com/2026/03/14/went-downtown-west-center-this/ Sat, 14 Mar 2026 23:11:53 +0200 http://dim.micro.blog/2026/03/14/went-downtown-west-center-this/ <p>Went downtown west center this afternoon to go Japanese stationery shopping - found and bought a Kakusta standing silicone pencil case for my urban sketching.</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-7724.jpg" alt="A white cat with brown flecks, Champi, sits on a desk next to a propped-up translucent silicone folding pencil case with various office items around."> Went downtown west center this afternoon to go Japanese stationery shopping - found and bought a Kakusta standing silicone pencil case for my urban sketching. <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/288775/2026/img-7724.jpg" alt="A white cat with brown flecks, Champi, sits on a desk next to a propped-up translucent silicone folding pencil case with various office items around."> https://micro.dimurmurs.com/2026/03/14/microblogs-rss-reader-inkwell-is/ Sat, 14 Mar 2026 17:42:20 +0200 http://dim.micro.blog/2026/03/14/microblogs-rss-reader-inkwell-is/ <p>Micro.blog’s RSS reader <a href="https://micro.ink">Inkwell</a> is now my way to view feeds. When I sit with my iPad, the web browser has an always open Inkwell tab. Its Today tab loads new posts, my left thumb taps title cards, the right side of the screen shows the full entries, I read them, check back after a while and repeat.</p> Micro.blog’s RSS reader [Inkwell](https://micro.ink) is now my way to view feeds. When I sit with my iPad, the web browser has an always open Inkwell tab. Its Today tab loads new posts, my left thumb taps title cards, the right side of the screen shows the full entries, I read them, check back after a while and repeat. https://micro.dimurmurs.com/2026/03/13/watched-the-importance-of-being/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 03:19:29 +0200 http://dim.micro.blog/2026/03/13/watched-the-importance-of-being/ <p>Watched <a href="https://youtu.be/obX-HGs-PS8">The Importance of Being Ernest</a>, a Take Your Seats National Theatre at Home presentation, on a whim upon recommendation on YouTube this night - only available to watch for a week from today 🎭</p> Watched [The Importance of Being Ernest](https://youtu.be/obX-HGs-PS8), a Take Your Seats National Theatre at Home presentation, on a whim upon recommendation on YouTube this night - only available to watch for a week from today 🎭 https://micro.dimurmurs.com/2026/03/12/currently-reading-dilla-time-the/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 23:18:16 +0200 http://dim.micro.blog/2026/03/12/currently-reading-dilla-time-the/ <p>Currently reading: <a href="https://micro.blog/books/9780374139940">Dilla Time The Life and Afterlife of J Dilla, the Hip-Hop Producer Who Reinvented Rhythm</a> by Dan Charnas 📚</p> Currently reading: [Dilla Time The Life and Afterlife of J Dilla, the Hip-Hop Producer Who Reinvented Rhythm](https://micro.blog/books/9780374139940) by Dan Charnas 📚 https://micro.dimurmurs.com/2026/03/10/the-shape-of-paris-via/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:34:49 +0200 http://dim.micro.blog/2026/03/10/the-shape-of-paris-via/ <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4q8wZ15ALz4">The Shape of Paris</a> by Brett Novak is my intro to the creative freestyle skateboarding of Andy Anderson. I appreciate flowing street style skating videos, and this one is not only a study of the athlete’s artistic and technical ability, but also a love letter to the city of Paris. (via <a href="https://kottke.org/26/03/the-shape-of-paris">kottke.org</a>)</p> [The Shape of Paris](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4q8wZ15ALz4) by Brett Novak is my intro to the creative freestyle skateboarding of Andy Anderson. I appreciate flowing street style skating videos, and this one is not only a study of the athlete’s artistic and technical ability, but also a love letter to the city of Paris. (via [kottke.org](https://kottke.org/26/03/the-shape-of-paris)) https://micro.dimurmurs.com/2026/03/08/finished-reading-the-princess-diarist/ Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:45:42 +0200 http://dim.micro.blog/2026/03/08/finished-reading-the-princess-diarist/ <p>Finished reading: <a href="https://micro.blog/books/9780698188365">The Princess Diarist</a> by Carrie Fisher - a new habit of mine as of this audiobook is reading on my weekend midday walks: very good, will continue 📚</p> Finished reading: [The Princess Diarist](https://micro.blog/books/9780698188365) by Carrie Fisher - a new habit of mine as of this audiobook is reading on my weekend midday walks: very good, will continue 📚 https://micro.dimurmurs.com/2026/03/08/many-cyclists-on-my-midday/ Sun, 08 Mar 2026 15:59:00 +0200 http://dim.micro.blog/2026/03/08/many-cyclists-on-my-midday/ <p>Many cyclists (in groups or alone) on my midday walk. I plan to start getting out on my bike within the next few weeks as well…</p> Many cyclists (in groups or alone) on my midday walk. I plan to start getting out on my bike within the next few weeks as well…