{ "version": "https://jsonfeed.org/version/1", "title": "Photos on Khaled Abou Alfa", "icon": "https://avatars.micro.blog/avatars/2025/25/1869.jpg", "home_page_url": "https://www.kaa.bz/", "feed_url": "https://www.kaa.bz/feed.json", "items": [ { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2026/05/08/201526/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2026-05-08T20:15:26-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2026/05/08/201526/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2026/04/26/its-good-to-be-able/", "content_html": "

It’s good to be able to enjoy some outside space again. Took me hours to clean the mess the kids had made over the winter.

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Its taken a while, but new look index page is sorted.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2026-04-12T15:07:16-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2026/04/12/its-taken-a-while-but/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2026/04/05/daily/", "content_html": "\"Auto-generated\n

Daily #007

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Daily #006

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Daily #005

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Daily #004

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Daily #003

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Spent the weekend working on an air powered car with Ryan. Sooo fiddly but it was fun working on it with him and getting tools out. I would have preferred a chunky Lego set but for my engineer-in-training it was great.

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Daily #002

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Daily #001

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One of the best $100 I spend every year.
\nThanks @manton for continuing the fight for a better internet.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2026-03-22T09:37:37-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2026/03/22/one-of-the-best-i/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2026/03/22/took-the-kids-to-activate/", "content_html": "

Took the kids to Activate. Best way to describe it is a bunch of rooms that make you feel as though you are living inside a video game, except in a physical setting.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2026-03-22T08:35:36-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2026/03/22/took-the-kids-to-activate/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2026/03/18/its-not-every-day-you/", "content_html": "

It’s not every day you see your uncle’s house (that you used to play in as a kid) on the news with flames in front of it…

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2026-03-18T19:50:12-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2026/03/18/its-not-every-day-you/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2026/03/13/made-a-lemon-pound-cake/", "content_html": "

Made a lemon pound cake because I really felt like one yesterday. Mentally exhausted and feeling under the weather.

\n\n", "date_published": "2026-03-13T08:36:41-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2026/03/13/made-a-lemon-pound-cake/", "tags": ["Photos","Cooking"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2026/03/08/perfect-unlocking-weather-will-be/", "content_html": "

Perfect unlocking weather. Will be enjoying new snowfall next week I think.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2026-03-08T16:42:58-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2026/03/08/perfect-unlocking-weather-will-be/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2026/03/04/how-many-countries-has-the/", "content_html": "

How many countries has the US bombed since 2001, and how much has it cost?

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It’s aeroplane season in my house and Ryan is all over it.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2026-02-22T22:28:50-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2026/02/22/its-aeroplane-season-in-my/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2026/02/21/the-push-and-pull-of/", "content_html": "

The push and pull of Mother Nature trying to get to spring (or unlocking) is really annoying this year.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2026-02-21T18:27:07-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2026/02/21/the-push-and-pull-of/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2026/02/16/154402/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2026-02-16T16:44:02-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2026/02/16/154402/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2026/02/16/at-the-aquarium-for-family/", "content_html": "

At the aquarium for family day.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2026-02-16T15:59:10-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2026/02/16/at-the-aquarium-for-family/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2026/02/10/hydro-ottawa/", "content_html": "

Hydro Ottawa.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2026-02-10T20:43:52-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2026/02/10/hydro-ottawa/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2026/02/09/thought-this-was-significant-ordered/", "content_html": "

Thought this was significant, ordered, got asked my name, which I actually gave correctly for the first time ever. Didn’t get milk in my coffee (like I asked) but got my name printed correctly!

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2026-02-09T06:51:50-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2026/02/09/thought-this-was-significant-ordered/", "tags": ["Photos","Coffee"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2026/01/19/my-book-built-environment-compendium/", "content_html": "

My book, Built Environment Compendium Vol.1 is now available for free.

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Finch West LRT. Spent a considerable number of hours these last few years on this one. Plenty of anguish but glad Ryan made me make the pilgrimage to this line.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2026-01-10T12:01:20-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2026/01/10/finch-west-lrt-spent-a/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2026/01/06/i-just-sat-there-with/", "content_html": "

I just sat there with Zane to do a simple art session. I said I was going to draw a face and he was going to draw a blob face. We just ran from there and kept going.

\n
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Inspiration exists, it just needs to find you working.

\n
\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2026-01-06T07:49:11-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2026/01/06/i-just-sat-there-with/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2026/01/02/january-reading-pile/", "content_html": "

January reading pile.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2026-01-02T07:49:16-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2026/01/02/january-reading-pile/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/12/30/last-of-these-photos-sadly/", "content_html": "

Last of these photos sadly. This is Lebanese spaghetti - usually comes with pine nuts which my mother forgot this time. Instantly took me and my brother back to our home in Athens.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-12-30T06:28:37-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/12/30/last-of-these-photos-sadly/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/12/30/kibeh-bil-labban-havent-had/", "content_html": "

Kibeh Bil Labban. Haven’t had this in nearly a decade..who knows, maybe more?

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-12-29T18:21:33-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/12/30/kibeh-bil-labban-havent-had/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/12/28/kibeh-and-tarator-i-could/", "content_html": "

🇱🇧 Kibeh and Tarator. I could eat these at every meal.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-12-28T02:37:19-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/12/28/kibeh-and-tarator-i-could/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/12/27/tabouleh-saida-style-every-region/", "content_html": "

Tabouleh (Saida style). Every region does it slightly differently. The little twist here is the inclusion of cucumbers.

\n\n", "date_published": "2025-12-27T10:33:17-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/12/27/tabouleh-saida-style-every-region/", "tags": ["Photos","Cooking"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/12/27/hindbeh-dandelion-greens-amayzing/", "content_html": "

🇱🇧 Hindbeh (dandelion greens). A-May-Zing.

\n\n", "date_published": "2025-12-27T03:55:59-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/12/27/hindbeh-dandelion-greens-amayzing/", "tags": ["Photos","Cooking"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/12/26/the-dish-fully-cooked-warak/", "content_html": "

The dish fully cooked. Warak Inab.

\n\n", "date_published": "2025-12-26T15:53:53-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/12/26/the-dish-fully-cooked-warak/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/12/26/my-absolute-favourite-dish-in/", "content_html": "

My absolute favourite dish in the entire world. A triumph of any cuisine.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-12-26T04:41:03-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/12/26/my-absolute-favourite-dish-in/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/12/24/merry-christmas-everyone/", "content_html": "

🎄 Merry Christmas everyone!

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-12-24T15:27:40-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/12/24/merry-christmas-everyone/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/12/20/a-pretty-elegant-christmas-tree/", "content_html": "

A pretty elegant Christmas tree.

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🇱🇧 Chicken Masala pizza. The kinda thing you will only find here - at my brother-in-law’s sourdough bakery.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-12-17T17:16:52-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/12/17/chicken-masala-pizza-the-kinda/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/12/17/a-new-variation-on-manaeesh/", "content_html": "

🇱🇧 A new variation on Manaeesh that I’ve never tried before. Grish Ebn Albalad.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-12-17T04:46:14-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/12/17/a-new-variation-on-manaeesh/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/12/16/mediterranean-skies/", "content_html": "

🇱🇧 Mediterranean skies.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-12-16T13:23:09-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/12/16/mediterranean-skies/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/12/16/fasoulia/", "content_html": "

🇱🇧 Fasoulia.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-12-16T10:28:48-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/12/16/fasoulia/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/12/16/kunafeh/", "content_html": "

🇱🇧 Kunafeh.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-12-16T06:06:32-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/12/16/kunafeh/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/12/15/we-went-bowling-today-for/", "content_html": "

We went bowling today for the first time. They made me play with a handicap (using the smallest bowling ball) after my two strikes.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-12-15T15:41:47-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/12/15/we-went-bowling-today-for/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/12/15/mougrabieh/", "content_html": "

🇱🇧 Mougrabieh.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-12-15T10:40:53-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/12/15/mougrabieh/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/12/13/pomegranate-rose-water-clementines-and/", "content_html": "

🇱🇧 Pomegranate, rose water, clementines and lemons.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-12-13T07:14:41-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/12/13/pomegranate-rose-water-clementines-and/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/12/13/even-the-veggies-taste-more/", "content_html": "

🇱🇧 Even the veggies taste more vibrant.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-12-13T07:13:35-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/12/13/even-the-veggies-taste-more/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/12/13/manoushi/", "content_html": "

🇱🇧 Manoushi.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-12-13T06:50:56-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/12/13/manoushi/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/12/13/031637/", "content_html": "

🇱🇧🍳

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-12-12T21:16:37-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/12/13/031637/", "tags": ["Photos","Cooking"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/12/13/this-site-will-turn-into/", "content_html": "

This site will turn into a bit of a food blog over the coming few weeks. Warak Inab Bil Zeit.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-12-12T21:14:53-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/12/13/this-site-will-turn-into/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/12/11/let-the-holiday-season-begin/", "content_html": "

Let the holiday season begin.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-12-11T15:58:47-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/12/11/let-the-holiday-season-begin/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/12/10/wake-up-to-everything-white/", "content_html": "

Wake up to everything white.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-12-10T09:30:06-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/12/10/wake-up-to-everything-white/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/12/05/i-dont-tend-to-take/", "content_html": "

I don’t tend to take care of my shoes very often. The whole process takes me back when I was a kid and my dad would clean all his shoes on a Sunday. I loved the buffing process. Still do. The transformation is always like a magic trick.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-12-05T19:48:49-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/12/05/i-dont-tend-to-take/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/11/29/first-time-i-see-the/", "content_html": "

First time I see the two new lines on the subway map. Of course, I spent a decent amount of my life working on line 6 these last few years.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-11-29T19:31:46-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/11/29/first-time-i-see-the/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/11/09/first-snowfall-of-the-season/", "content_html": "

First snowfall of the season. It’s a warning sign to get those snow tires installed.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-11-09T12:26:39-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/11/09/first-snowfall-of-the-season/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/11/02/so-pretty/", "content_html": "

So pretty.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-11-02T17:07:33-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/11/02/so-pretty/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/10/31/happy-halloween-everyone/", "content_html": "

Happy Halloween everyone!

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-10-31T20:40:14-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/10/31/happy-halloween-everyone/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/10/27/by-tomorrow-these-colours-are/", "content_html": "

By tomorrow these colours are gone.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-10-27T09:24:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/10/27/by-tomorrow-these-colours-are/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/10/26/132946/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-10-26T13:29:46-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/10/26/132946/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/10/25/toronto-pride-is-in-full/", "content_html": "

Toronto pride is in full swing. Everyone in the city is wearing some Blue Jays merch of some description. I’m not there yet, considering I love baseball movies, but really feel underwhelmed by baseball games, but I love the city wide sentiment — something extremely North American about this.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-10-25T19:13:32-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/10/25/toronto-pride-is-in-full/", "tags": ["Photos","Toronto"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/10/24/at-the-lao-on-an/", "content_html": "

At the LAO, on an amazingly crisp autumn day.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-10-24T11:29:22-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/10/24/at-the-lao-on-an/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/10/23/goodnight-toronto/", "content_html": "

Goodnight Toronto!

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-10-23T22:32:01-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/10/23/goodnight-toronto/", "tags": ["Photos","Toronto"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/10/19/inktober/", "content_html": "

Inktober 2025/19.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-10-19T14:05:08-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/10/19/inktober/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/10/18/inktober-i-am-seriously-enjoying/", "content_html": "

Inktober 2025/18.\nI am seriously enjoying the absolute freedom of drawing Corgan from any angle.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-10-18T16:47:42-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/10/18/inktober-i-am-seriously-enjoying/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/10/18/wonderful-autumn-day-filled-with/", "content_html": "

Wonderful autumn day. Filled with so much colour.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-10-18T10:10:19-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/10/18/wonderful-autumn-day-filled-with/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/10/17/190029/", "content_html": "

Inktober 2025/17.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-10-17T19:00:29-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/10/17/190029/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/10/17/inktober/", "content_html": "

Inktober 2025/16.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-10-17T18:59:44-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/10/17/inktober/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/10/15/inktober-be-still-my-beating/", "content_html": "

Inktober 2025/15.
\nBe still my beating heart, I get to draw my characters from below or above without breaking into sweats!

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-10-15T10:53:35-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/10/15/inktober-be-still-my-beating/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/10/14/inktober-my-characters-in-actual/", "content_html": "

Inktober 2025/14.\nMy characters in actual perspective - where I kinda know what I’m trying to do. Long way to go, but first steps and all that.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-10-14T23:33:32-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/10/14/inktober-my-characters-in-actual/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/10/13/inktober/", "content_html": "

Inktober 2025/13.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-10-13T08:48:02-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/10/13/inktober/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/10/13/new-brewer-ready-for-action/", "content_html": "

New brewer, ready for action. Sir!

\n\n", "date_published": "2025-10-13T07:44:09-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/10/13/new-brewer-ready-for-action/", "tags": ["Photos","Coffee"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/10/12/inktober-not-every-day-i/", "content_html": "

Inktober 2025/12.
\nNot every day I create a new character but there is momentum with sketching something (anything!) every day.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-10-12T19:36:29-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/10/12/inktober-not-every-day-i/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/10/12/inktober-creating-a-new-character/", "content_html": "

Inktober 2025/11.\nCreating a new character is only fun after progress has been made.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-10-12T14:15:36-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/10/12/inktober-creating-a-new-character/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/10/11/inktober/", "content_html": "

Inktober 2025/11.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-10-11T16:06:21-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/10/11/inktober/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/10/09/214643/", "content_html": "

Inktober 2025/09.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-10-09T21:46:43-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/10/09/214643/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/10/09/its-that-time-of-the/", "content_html": "

It’s that time of the year and colours they are popping. I wonder if one’s life mirrors that of a tree and you get moments of brilliance after middle age.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-10-09T15:53:24-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/10/09/its-that-time-of-the/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/10/09/inktober/", "content_html": "

Inktober 2025/08.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-10-09T08:02:44-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/10/09/inktober/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/10/07/inktober/", "content_html": "

Inktober 2025/07.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-10-07T21:44:11-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/10/07/inktober/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/10/06/inktober/", "content_html": "

Inktober 2025/06.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-10-06T23:13:41-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/10/06/inktober/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/10/05/inktober/", "content_html": "

Inktober 2025/05

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-10-05T11:14:19-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/10/05/inktober/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/10/05/i-may-have-overdone-the/", "content_html": "

I may have overdone the coffee selection this month.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-10-05T08:40:32-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/10/05/i-may-have-overdone-the/", "tags": ["Photos","Coffee"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/10/04/094646/", "content_html": "

Inktober 2025/04

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-10-04T09:46:46-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/10/04/094646/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/10/04/inktober/", "content_html": "

Inktober 2025/03

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-10-04T08:24:05-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/10/04/inktober/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/10/03/one-of-my-first-japanese/", "content_html": "

One of my first Japanese beers that isn’t a Sapporo Super Dry.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-10-03T18:13:19-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/10/03/one-of-my-first-japanese/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/10/03/every-single-country-in-blue/", "content_html": "

Every single country in blue should hang their heads in shame.

\n", "date_published": "2025-10-03T16:04:50-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/10/03/every-single-country-in-blue/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/10/03/inktober/", "content_html": "

Inktober 2025/02

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-10-03T08:27:31-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/10/03/inktober/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/10/01/inktober/", "content_html": "

Inktober 2025/01

\n\n", "date_published": "2025-10-01T22:54:03-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/10/01/inktober/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/09/28/new-book-adventures-in-animation/", "content_html": "

The internet and social media is hopefully meant to enrich you in ways you might have been completely oblivious to. @manton’s sent me down the Richard Williams rabbit hole. Interestingly his book The Animator’s Survival Kit is available on the Internet Archive. Not sure if that’s a legit thing.

\n", "date_published": "2025-09-28T19:44:44-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/09/28/new-book-adventures-in-animation/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/09/28/one-of-my-favourite-international/", "content_html": "

One of my favourite international beers has a new ‘livery’.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-09-28T17:14:02-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/09/28/one-of-my-favourite-international/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/09/21/new-book-new-pocket-notebook/", "content_html": "

New book. New pocket notebook. Been a while since I used a Moleskine. Love the fact I customise the cover to whatever I want.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-09-21T18:22:39-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/09/21/new-book-new-pocket-notebook/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/09/20/finally-capturing-some-movement-in/", "content_html": "

Finally capturing some movement in the lines.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-09-20T15:24:24-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/09/20/finally-capturing-some-movement-in/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/09/17/i-have-been-slowly-building/", "content_html": "

I have been slowly building my drawing muscle again. Drawing a character from every angle for a few months until I can draw them with my eyes closed.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-09-17T21:02:17-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/09/17/i-have-been-slowly-building/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/09/06/mise-en-place/", "content_html": "

🍳 Mise en place.

\n\n", "date_published": "2025-09-06T15:32:11-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/09/06/mise-en-place/", "tags": ["Photos","Cooking"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/08/31/greek-lamb-shanks-auto-pilot/", "content_html": "

🍳 Greek Lamb Shanks. Auto pilot. Great meal to come back home to after a second from final trip to the pool.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-08-31T18:23:15-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/08/31/greek-lamb-shanks-auto-pilot/", "tags": ["Photos","Cooking"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/08/27/220708/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-08-27T22:07:08-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/08/27/220708/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/08/27/last-pool-day-of-the/", "content_html": "

Last pool day of the summer.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-08-27T14:39:12-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/08/27/last-pool-day-of-the/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/08/26/083428/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-08-26T08:34:28-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/08/26/083428/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/08/23/morning-light/", "content_html": "

Morning light.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-08-23T08:34:02-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/08/23/morning-light/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/08/22/canadian-geese-just-be-chillin/", "content_html": "

Canadian geese just be chillin’.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-08-22T18:18:40-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/08/22/canadian-geese-just-be-chillin/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/08/21/we-had-a-visitor-this/", "content_html": "

We had a visitor this evening on our patch of grass.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-08-21T20:24:26-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/08/21/we-had-a-visitor-this/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/08/21/its-becoming-a-family-tradition/", "content_html": "

It’s becoming a family tradition. Have a meal at the Beach Club.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-08-21T15:48:29-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/08/21/its-becoming-a-family-tradition/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/08/20/mine/", "content_html": "

Mine!

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-08-20T16:45:58-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/08/20/mine/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/08/20/seeing-cds-being-sold-just/", "content_html": "

Seeing CDs being sold just takes me back to when music was a physical object that somehow enhanced the listening experience.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-08-20T12:55:23-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/08/20/seeing-cds-being-sold-just/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/08/18/the-kids-finally-saw-a/", "content_html": "

The kids finally saw a real live Capybara. They’ve been talking about these things all winter (and singing about them).

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-08-18T12:00:32-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/08/18/the-kids-finally-saw-a/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/08/16/194522/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-08-16T19:45:22-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/08/16/194522/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/08/15/first-pic/", "content_html": "

First pic.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-08-15T16:01:49-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/08/15/first-pic/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/08/08/part-of-an-early-birthday/", "content_html": "

Part of an early birthday present to myself, finally got another Hobonichi product, this time one that will hopefully last me 5 years and be a place to pile in my short missives.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-08-08T20:51:58-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/08/08/part-of-an-early-birthday/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/07/20/short-walk-around-the-east/", "content_html": "

Short walk around the East York Civic Center.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-07-20T12:08:55-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/07/20/short-walk-around-the-east/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/07/10/first-pair-of-reading-glasses/", "content_html": "

First pair of reading glasses. Another clear signal of age.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-07-10T07:56:14-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/07/10/first-pair-of-reading-glasses/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/07/01/my-canonical-library/", "title": "My Canonical library", "content_html": "

One of my many vices is that I do enjoy collecting books. Most of the times I read them. Sadly sometimes I do not. I might remember how important a book was to me as it provided something very specific to me that has lasted me many years after I read it. The book changed the way I think. Sometimes the story haunts me years, even decades after I read it. This is the very best stuff. The canonical stuff.

\n

Amongst a wide range of ‘adulting’ activities carried out this week, I have managed to review my personal collection to try and pair it down to only the very best. One idea that I am considering is a single book, the best work by any individual artist, writer, designer, philosopher. There will be the occasional writer that gets an additional book here or there, but there is always one that stands above the rest. Of course I have a range of digital books. These I feel infinitely less pressured to culling. Being able to look at a shelf of books and know ho much they mean to you because they helped you grow as a human.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-07-01T21:36:50-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/07/01/my-canonical-library/", "tags": ["Photos","Articles"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/06/29/all-the-summer-colours/", "content_html": "

All the summer colours.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-06-29T18:52:52-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/06/29/all-the-summer-colours/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/06/27/first-time-playing-pickleball/", "content_html": "

First time playing pickleball.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-06-27T12:46:27-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/06/27/first-time-playing-pickleball/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/06/20/204849/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-06-20T20:48:49-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/06/20/204849/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/06/07/whos-ready-for-summer-this/", "content_html": "

Who’s ready for summer? This guy.

\n\"\"\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-06-07T20:30:23-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/06/07/whos-ready-for-summer-this/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/05/06/setting-things-up-for-the/", "content_html": "

Setting things up for the spring and summer.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-05-06T21:52:58-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/05/06/setting-things-up-for-the/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/04/25/an-nod-to-the-classic/", "content_html": "

An nod to the classic Field Notes edition, Grass Stain Green, my spring colour edition.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-04-25T17:50:13-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/04/25/an-nod-to-the-classic/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/04/13/this-morning-was-another-train/", "content_html": "

This morning was another train adventure with Ryan. Go train out to Rouge Hill.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-04-13T13:11:32-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/04/13/this-morning-was-another-train/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/03/15/its-a-turkish-cooking-kinda/", "content_html": "

It’s a Turkish cooking kinda weekend I think.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-03-15T12:00:51-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/03/15/its-a-turkish-cooking-kinda/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/03/15/here-we-go-new-steven/", "content_html": "

Here we go. New Steven Wilson.\n\"\"

\n", "date_published": "2025-03-15T11:43:01-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/03/15/here-we-go-new-steven/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/03/04/morning-coffee-routine-is-now/", "content_html": "

Morning coffee routine is now locked in.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-03-04T08:17:57-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/03/04/morning-coffee-routine-is-now/", "tags": ["Photos","Coffee"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/02/23/i-dont-always-do-this/", "content_html": "

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\n

I don’t always do this but I think I’ve decided on my 2025 watch. First dive watch and only my second Swiss watch. Usually a summer purchase.

\n", "date_published": "2025-02-23T02:19:29-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/02/23/i-dont-always-do-this/", "tags": ["Photos","Watches"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/02/17/something-tells-me-im-not/", "content_html": "

Something tells me I’m not getting the car out of the driveway. Oh, Canada.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-02-17T14:49:30-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/02/17/something-tells-me-im-not/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/01/11/162946/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-01-11T17:29:46-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/01/11/162946/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/01/10/always-a-good-time-when/", "content_html": "

Always a good time when you discover a nice little coffee place within a decent setting.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-01-10T10:33:40-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/01/10/always-a-good-time-when/", "tags": ["Photos","Coffee"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2025/01/04/after-a-decade-of-playing/", "content_html": "

After a decade of playing around with pizza making, I think I’ve finally dialed it in to my ideal combination. 250g dough and grate the cheese on top (sprinkles more evenly that way).

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2025-01-04T18:46:14-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2025/01/04/after-a-decade-of-playing/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2024/12/31/here-are-my-stats-for/", "content_html": "

Here are my stats for 2024. Mega year for publishing on my site. No idea what happened in March but clearly I went turbo.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2024-12-31T19:37:59-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2024/12/31/here-are-my-stats-for/", "tags": ["Photos","Publishing"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2024/12/17/083934/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2024-12-17T09:39:34-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2024/12/17/083934/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2024/12/17/075120/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2024-12-17T08:51:20-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2024/12/17/075120/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2024/12/04/i-missed-posting-one-for/", "content_html": "

I missed posting one for 2024, but alas it was a bit of a strange year for the design of the website (went a little maximalist for a while there), back to clean lines that have defined this site for 7 years (?!) now.

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Also my first view of a Zamboni.

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First hockey experience in Canada. I know long time coming but worth it.

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I just got back from New York and still letting the whole experience unpack itself out of my brain. I’ve flown into Newark airport countless times but we would then head in the other direction towards Princeton. This time was different, we landed in Newark and headed east. As we approached the Manhattan Island, the landscape was a very familiar American highways construction. Looping freeways, lawyer billboards hugged the edges of the roads. The road twisted inbetween trees, that felt different to the ones we have in Canada, these were shorter in stature.

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The first real signs of what was to come unveiled itself as we took the bend just before entering the Lincoln tunnel. I caught a glimpse of Bjarke Ingel’s VIA 57 West building (I had no idea what the thing was called but knew of the building). What I didn’t realise was that I was also looking at Hell’s Kitchen1. The view lasted a split second. I tried to grab my phone and take a pick, but the moment was over as we quickly turned into the Lincoln tunnel.

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When we emerged on the other side, the transition to a startling density came almost instantly. Looking outside the car window it took my eyes a little while to fully grasp what we were driving through. A hyper dense city where every block is fully occupied by a building structure from edge to edge. In front of the buildings a slender pavement wraps around the structure. The biggest shock however was the limited space between the roads. The streets could barely fit one car down the centre, with another car width on either side for drop offs and pick ups - or as was exceedingly common, construction.

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As we made our way through the chaos, the logistics of making this place function in a reasonable manner began to present themselves in real time. Life here would require an understanding of consequences and compromises. We were instantly given a demonstration. Traffic was bumper to bumper, blocked on all sides. And then an ambulance siren was heard behind us. There was literally nowhere to go. Intersection crossings had to be respected but there was no flexibility to allow emergency vehicles to pass.

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The Grid

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What totally captured my imagination was the grid. Not only the audacity to create something like this, but also the ability to implement and maintain this grid. It created a space unlike anything I have ever seen. My mind has accepted that cities were messy, organic constructions. Roads wind around as we built things sometimes around the natural world that existed. Sometimes we would tame the land to suit our very specific needs. The common element was that there was no consistent order within them.

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Here however was an island that seemed completely flat and where there was a complete embodiment of a grid that was then turned up to the max by building straight up. I have lived in dense areas in my life, but this order to density to scale was a unique combination.

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Someone had to wrangle this defining city element into existence. I had to find out more. Thankfully The Museum of the City of New York has collected all this information to celebrate and educate on this very unique city design aspect.

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General Observations

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The last time I bought Field Notes was 7 years ago. While I’ve been stocked up nicely, I have been hankering for a restock for a while. Should be good for another 2 years. See you in 2026.

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I mean honestly, look at those colours.

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It continues.

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It’s begun.

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Finally getting back to writing about the built environment.

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The perfect scoop. Lemon meringue from Zuzus.

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Last days of summer.

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Summer in Ontario.

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3 min from our house.

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Power outage map for Toronto today was insane.

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Not a bad way to start my Sunday.

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Humidity brings out the best clouds.

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Absolutely love the colours in Friday. There is a quiet elegance to the palette used that suits the story perfectly.

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🪁 Kite flying.

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Somehow, 6,666.

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Today was all about the spring asparagus risotto.

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Wish I had something like this growing up!

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All the flowers.

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I may have gone a little bit overboard at the library this week, but OMG, I am absolutely loving this!

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Took 6 kids to the library and got them all excited about books. One of my favourite Saturday evenings in a long time.

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I have two setups. One for the workweek and one for the weekend.

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Action shot!

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An easy example of what makes me in awe of the work of BWS. His narratives however are harder to align with (sometimes).

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First signs of spring are beginning to sprout.

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A Flag for Me

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Emigrant: a person who leaves their own country in order to settle permanently in another.

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This particular image of Pangea1 image made the rounds over a decade ago and has always stuck with me as a powerful idea given form. A world that is seemingly freed from natural borders. Squint a little and you can almost completely imagine the manmade borders blending away into nothingness. This is the world that I wished existed with respect to allowing people a way to roam and discover and make better lives for themselves.

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When everything is interconnected, there is no possible way for you to be able to patrol or even try and control borders. It would be a completely useless exercise, in the way that Europe discovered back in 2015.

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How would this world have developed differently with these new proximities and new borders. Imagine having the opportunity to travel across Pangea. What an incredible tapestry of human discovery that would allow. Then imagine the connectivity that would be possible. Would the world feel smaller or larger? Would we feel more connected or distant to each other?

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At this moment in our collective existence, Earth does not resemble Pangea. Earth is separated by oceans, rivers and mountains. Humanity broke through these barriers, first across the sea and then in the air. Sadly humanity then decided to build other barriers in their place. First in the form of barricades walls and more recently in the form of paperwork and immigration laws.

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To create a sense of unity for a collection of people, boundaries were drawn on a map and a flag is drawn high in the air to help those feel further connected. It’s a strong and emotive piece of design that connects a culture and represents ideologies and shared histories. People rally around the flag because it helps them visualise something otherwise nebulous and difficult to explain. Us. This flag represents Us, not them.

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As I have travelled the world, I have tried to experience Pangea in my own way. It’s seemingly not as smooth if all the bodies of water were connected but I have been allowed to roam. In that movement I have strayed increasingly further away from the flags (and cultures) of my childhood. For a while I hoped to adopt a flag from any one of the countries I have lived in, only to realise that this was ultimately a futile effort. As my time in each country drew to an end so did the flags glow in my life.

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For years I have wanted a flag to rally around that I can take with me wherever I went. A flag for emigrants like myself. During the last decade, a couple of new flag designs have been released to great fanfare that ultimately did not fulfil this gap for me.

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The Refugee Nation Flag

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When it was released a few years ago, I thought that the refugee flag perfectly captured the essence of something that anyone escaping their country on a boat would forever relate to. Clearly however this particular flag was not something that really represented my pampered emigration lifestyle.

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As much as I love this design and what it means, it is not my flag.

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The International Flag of Planet Earth (IFPE)

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I was excited for a while to see the International Flag for Planet Earth making the rounds several years ago. However the purpose of the flag, while novel and awesome, addressed a purpose I was not looking for. This is for a future Star Trek world that has moved beyond some of the very basic issues that we are currently grappling with back here on Earth.

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I love the deep blue colour. The symbology in the middle however is a little lost on me. It’s not emotive enough to capture my imagination (in say the same way that the Olympic rings definitely do, although I certainly prefer the monochrome rings rather than the original coloured version).

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This flag was also something that didn’t address my needs either.

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The Flag of Pangea

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From my own perspective, I have settled on the fact that I am a proud serial emigrant. A subtle nuance that likely nobody really cares about but one that I am more than happy to make and shout about.

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And so, I challenged myself to create a flag that represents people like me. People who look to break through both natural and manmade boundaries and barriers that have been erected. A flag that represents people that move from one country boundary to the next. A flag that represents emigrants and those travelling the world as though it were Pangea.

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This flag is not intended for a state with borders. This flag is meant to be flown by those of us who travel the Earth, emigrating from one place to another.

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What does the flag stand for?

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The flag itself is represented by 3 specific design elements:

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The Colour Blue

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The colour blue signifies freedom. The freedom to move and the freedom to travel across the world.

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The colour blue also signifies our planet. It signifies the blue seas and blue skies of travel that allow you to make significant moves as an emigrant.

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Going for a blue colour was not a difficult decision. While I did play around with a few colour ideas, the only question in my mind was what shade of blue I would decide upon. I did consider playing around with gradients, but that would likely break a few vexillological rules. It’s not the first blue coloured flag in the world, and certainly not the first with white accents on it. I did flirt with the idea of having it a darker blue but felt it gave off too much of a Scotland vibe which is not what I was looking for.

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In the end I decided to concentrate on the colours that calms me the most. The blue you see on a clear day. Not a cloud in the sky. The future beckoning you to explore the world that you live in.

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The Compass

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The pointed cross symbolises the 4 points on a compass, North, East, South and West, signifying the ability to choose your path and overall destinations.

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An important consideration for the design was replicating iconic flags like the Swiss flag. It has a design element that is bold, strong and easy to identify from far away. Contrast plays an important role in helping define the design. The key element on the flag went through several iterations. Originally I was considering using a circle to identify the Earth itself with the angle (more on this in a bit) creating an interesting juxtaposition of shapes and colours.

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The issue was this it just was not iconic in any way. It did not offer the same level of contrast. I quickly settled onto adding a compass element. Testing this out with an 8 point star, this felt busy. Keeping it to 4 points felt right, but at the same time, too simple. It did not bring with it enough of a story. This is where I combined the best of the original ideas with the new compass element and put the compass at an angle (I promise I’m getting there).

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The final piece was moving away from an abstract compass, into something that was a little more explicit. Adding the internal elements of a compass was something that was subtle enough but provided the right amount of character to make it crystal clear what the design was representing.

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The final piece of the puzzle was deciding on the size of the compass itself. My original thought was to split the entire flag in half, thus accentuating the angle itself. Making this smaller looked better, as it better expressed that the world can stretch in all directions.

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23.4°

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How do you encompass everyone on the planet and their cultures that differ to vastly? By including a 23.4° angle. This angle mirrors the Earth’s axial tilt. One of the most important elements of science in our world that gives us our seasons and many (most?) of our cultural ideas. The angle is a celebration of our Earth and importantly the culture that we have created based on the gifts that it has provided.

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Use and Licenses

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Ultimately I want this symbol to be used by a community of Emigrants, like myself. I imagine a time when I will be able to offer physical representations of this design that can be used proudly.

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My intention is to release this under a Creative Commons license, Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International.

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I will be sharing all the files soon with a set of ways to use it proudly and spark the conversation.

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My ultimate wish is that maybe sometime in the future we can live in a world that while does not represent Pangea physically, at least is open for people to travel freely. A place that represents the ideals of this flag. A place where I can finally answer the question, ‘Where are you from?’, with the simple answer, ‘I’m from here. I’m from Earth.’

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The best camera is the one you have on you.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2024-03-27T08:03:37-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2024/03/27/the-best-camera-is-the/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2024/03/24/slow-evolution-of-the-flag/", "content_html": "

Slow evolution of the flag. I put this one through the kids filter and seeing the compass was an important distinction that it just clicked (while the previous abstract version did not).

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2024-03-24T16:02:16-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2024/03/24/slow-evolution-of-the-flag/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2024/03/15/working-on-something-thats-been/", "content_html": "

Working on something that’s been on my mind for years now.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2024-03-15T08:37:04-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2024/03/15/working-on-something-thats-been/", "tags": ["Photos","WIP"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2024/03/08/using-the-astropad-setup-for/", "content_html": "

Using the Astropad setup for the first time. One of the nice things is that there is an element of natural wriggle in the line. It is different.

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\n", "date_published": "2024-03-08T09:04:39-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2024/03/08/using-the-astropad-setup-for/", "tags": ["Photos","Moon Racket"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2024/02/11/222806/", "content_html": "

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\n", "date_published": "2024-02-11T23:28:06-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2024/02/11/222806/", "tags": ["Photos","Moon Racket"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2024/02/11/moon-racket-february/", "content_html": "

Moon Racket! February 2024.

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\"Moon
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Working on the February strip. I am looking to add some backgrounds, so will try a few options to see what some regular elements might be.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2024-02-10T13:53:30-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2024/02/10/working-on-the-february-strip/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2024/01/27/cooking-points-unlocked-took-me/", "content_html": "

Cooking points unlocked. Took me all week.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2024-01-27T08:47:23-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2024/01/27/cooking-points-unlocked-took-me/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2024/01/21/meal-prep-for-the-week/", "content_html": "

Meal prep for the week. I’m really loving creating a whole slew of dishes and sneaking a few portions as food for another time. The freezer has 4 different dishes ready to go. This is No.5 and I have another veggie dish tomorrow (soaking the lentils today).

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2024-01-21T17:43:08-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2024/01/21/meal-prep-for-the-week/", "tags": ["Photos","Cooking"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2024/01/07/ready-chef/", "content_html": "

Ready Chef!

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2024-01-07T17:58:43-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2024/01/07/ready-chef/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2024/01/01/there-was-diligence-to-his/", "content_html": "

There was diligence to his method, which resulted in a pretty uniform shaped sphere.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2024-01-01T22:14:56-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2024/01/01/there-was-diligence-to-his/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/12/30/testing-digital-inking-only/", "content_html": "

Testing digital inking only.

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\n", "date_published": "2023-12-30T22:35:06-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/12/30/testing-digital-inking-only/", "tags": ["Photos","Moon Racket"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/12/30/its-been-a-while-since/", "content_html": "

It’s been a while since I last played.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-12-30T08:28:45-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/12/30/its-been-a-while-since/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/12/28/i-think-those-geniuses-at/", "content_html": "\"\"\n

I think those geniuses at IKEA have finally cracked the loose tea steeper puzzle. How to make one that does not suck and is easy to clean. But wait, there’s more. The website reveals that it also it acts as a drip catcher! $3.99 (Canadian) for 2.

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N.Cortolezzis & R.Giesen please take a bow. Well done.

\n", "date_published": "2023-12-28T22:42:55-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/12/28/i-think-those-geniuses-at/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/12/24/first-strip-in-years-maybe/", "content_html": "

First strip in 6 years maybe? Experimenting with a bunch of stuff at the moment, including hand lettering.

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\n", "date_published": "2023-12-24T09:24:51-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/12/24/first-strip-in-years-maybe/", "tags": ["Photos","Moon Racket"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/12/23/trying-something-different-digital-ink/", "content_html": "

Trying something different. Digital ink. A completely stress free way of moving from my pencils into the final piece. Sure something might be lost, but actually a whole lot more is gained.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-12-23T22:47:43-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/12/23/trying-something-different-digital-ink/", "tags": ["Photos","Moon Racket"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/12/23/154539/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-12-23T16:45:39-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/12/23/154539/", "tags": ["Photos","Moon Racket"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/12/09/ambient-hum-introduction/", "title": "Ambient Hum Introduction", "content_html": "

I wrote this introduction while in Tampa this summer and its great to finally share it because it captures my thoughts on this world I’ve created.

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Moon Racket! is the story of two buddies living on the moon, making noise and eating cheese. It is also the story of my attempts at learning how to draw and write a comic series.

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Comics as a medium has been a passion of mine since my early teens. Sadly I never really got around to the actual act of writing and drawing comics, rather spent time circling around the activity itself. And so it was that all of my previous attempts never amounted to any completed comic work - save a four page story for a Guardian/Observer newspaper comic competition called Coffee Beans. To help me fight through this inherent procrastination, the barrier for Moon Racket! was purposely set very low. The result was that for nearly a decade this world and it’s characters would be my main creative outlet. But lets start at the beginning.

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At the start of 2010, I had a serious case of brain crack. Brain crack is a term coined by CGP Grey in an episode of the excellent podcast, Hello Internet, ‘…the longer we procrastinate on something we want to do, the more our brains build up expectations of how amazing it’s going to be. It’s like crack for your brain’. The project was based on an idea I had, after a hazy summer evening out in Athens when I was 21. I couldn’t let this idea go but I also couldn’t move it forward in a meaningful way either. Two events would enable me to break my brain free and allowed me to create my first real body of comic work.

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Throughout the 2000s, my creative adventures had been spent developing and honing my web and graphic design skills. I had started life on the internet to help me publish my comic work, the issue was that I fell in love with the web itself. The web combined a lot of what I loved about comics in the first place, but in a vastly different format. The web in the early 2000s was an exciting place. I swam in this space for years until the internet landscape changed (which I attribute to Twitter and Facebook) and it stopped being exciting. Another piece of technology would also come out around this time that offered another creative avenue to explore, the iPhone. With the introduction of the iPhone 4, what was possible on this mini computer in your pocket was starting to expand. I decided that I would try and use this this $880 (the going rate with taxes) device to create a comic, each panel would be the size of the phone screen. While the idea was well conceived, it was beyond ambitious.

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This entire series of characters was borne from a few images drawn on an iPhone 4 back in 2012. These were done using the crudest of styluses available at the time, which was a thin aluminium tube with a soft sponge attached to the end of it. The key elements of Corgan were there, the booties, long eyes and circles at all the joints. As I drew these characters, their world started to come into view for me. They lived on the moon. The moon was ostensibly made of cheese (and that would never run out of course). After realising that the little moon worm I had drawn was an organic being, he would need some form of air bubble around him to breathe (please don’t argue with my logic, it’s fragile). Very quickly however I hit technological limits. The combination of the crude stylus, the tiny screen and the poor feedback they both provided (when compared to my trusted Muji 0.38mm blank ink pen and Midori paper notebooks), would mean that I would stop this experiment early on. I count the experiment as a success, because it allowed me to create a new world to get lost in and finally shifted my attention to something different, setting my brain free.

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In the early 2010s, my life was transitioning from being a single man, to a fiancé, then husband and finally a father. I was living in the Middle East during this time, which was also going through its own transition as a region, as part of the Arab Spring. The Arab Spring started of as a series of anti-government protests and uprisings that started off in Tunisia and would quickly spread to Libya, Egypt, Yemen, Syria and Bahrain. Nearly a decade late, the chars of that movement are being felt in Syria which erupted into a civil war shortly after. I felt powerless to stop the strong humanitarian disaster that was unfolding around me, culminating in the image of Alan Kurdi washed up on the shore. An image which still haunts me to this day. My brain would retreat and search for a creative outlet to help me manage through this time.

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I can’t even remember how or why I would end up calling the entire series Moon Racket!. What I do remember is that the form of logo was crystal clear in my head once I had settled on the name. From this word mark, I originally intended for the series to be filled with onomatopoeia (which is the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named). I don’t think it happened as often as I would have wanted, but that is certainly something I am looking to lean into more in the future.

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Many decisions, that defined the Moon Racket! world would also arrive in a completely organic manner. It felt appropriate that the technology used throughout the series would be locked in the 1980s, while the architecture that was on display would be of the future. Strangely (even to me), the Moon and surrounding planets are characters themselves, complete with eyes, arms and hands.

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In developing the the style of art, I went off what I felt looked right, a tactic laced with struggle and self doubt. It took a while to kick my propensity of cross-hatching and tried to create a vernacular that was is my own continues. Having never previously really spent any time developing a dynamic cartoony style of art before, the art would evolve the more I drew. My annoying perfectionism would take a back seat as I kept reminding myself that nobody was paying any attention, so it didn’t really matter. Keep moving. Keep drawing one strip after the other.

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Even though he was the basis of the entire series, I struggled a great deal with the design of the Corgan character. In developing the shape of his body I would struggle with shape and form. I would keep adding new elements to his body, but would never feel truly comfortable in his depiction, until recently. By contrast Corgan’s third iteration, which has arrived years after I stopped drawing him in the manner he is presented in the this volume, now practically draws himself and rolls off my pencil.

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Unsurprisingly the characters and this world, never really took off beyond a limited number of readers. This was expected, considering it would take me over a year to write and draw 20 strips. I didn’t publish nearly enough to build a habit with anyone, but mainly with myself. I ran out of energy, as things in my professional life started to take over and I need to focus a lot more on that side of my life. I decided to put the series on hiatus and capped it creatively, published in March 2017, with a movie poster style image capturing all the characters. The characters would come out of retirement briefly in 2021. I finally was able to fulfil my original vision of creating these on an electronic device. This time it was a 12.9” iPad Pro with an actual stylus (the Apple pencil). After I finally learnt how to draw and colour these characters, I ended up taking an extended break from them.

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I could not imagine that these characters would stay with me as long as they have, but maybe that is down to the fact that I have not said all that I wanted to say. The next evolution of the Moon Racket! world is not in the artwork, rather it will be found in the type of topics that I would like to discuss. In defining the direction I want to take these characters in, I am reminded of my mother’s admiration for the political fables presented in Kalīla wa-Dimna, and using it as inspiration for future stories.

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For now however, it feels good that the original groundwork for these characters and their world is collected in a single place.

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Moon Racket! Ambient Hum is available to buy as a paperback.

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Buy the paperback on Amazon ➔

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The project for 2023 was the Moon Racket! collection, Ambient Hum. This one has been long in production. It’s nice to have a single place with all these stories collected.

\n", "date_published": "2023-12-03T17:00:11-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/12/03/the-project-for-was-the/", "tags": ["Photos","Moon Racket"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/11/25/things-have-to-move-around/", "content_html": "

Things have to move around a little once the final trade dress constraints come in. Book has been ready for several months, but needed to get this cover sorted first. Now time to pull it all together.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-11-25T10:20:48-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/11/25/things-have-to-move-around/", "tags": ["Photos","Moon Racket"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/11/25/the-cover-is-finally-done/", "content_html": "

The cover is finally done! Lots to talk about, but just super happy that all the pieces of the book are now complete.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-11-25T05:28:47-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/11/25/the-cover-is-finally-done/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/11/24/trade-dress-coming-along/", "content_html": "

Trade dress coming along…

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-11-24T22:53:59-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/11/24/trade-dress-coming-along/", "tags": ["Photos","Moon Racket"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/11/19/cover-is-coming-together/", "content_html": "

Cover is coming together.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-11-19T19:05:52-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/11/19/cover-is-coming-together/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/11/09/so-zane-did-this-yesterday/", "content_html": "

So Zane did this yesterday and I am absolutely floored by what he’s created! The thing I am most impressed by is the storytelling. An essential part to any comic narrative and he’s done so well here.

\n\"\"\n\"\"\n\"\"\n\"\"\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-11-09T08:15:23-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/11/09/so-zane-did-this-yesterday/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/11/02/194649/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-11-02T20:46:49-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/11/02/194649/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/10/31/first-proper-trick-or-treating/", "content_html": "

First proper trick or treating since Dubai?!

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-10-31T22:01:59-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/10/31/first-proper-trick-or-treating/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/10/28/love-this-photo/", "content_html": "

Love this photo!

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-10-28T17:34:39-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/10/28/love-this-photo/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/10/28/113502/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-10-28T12:35:02-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/10/28/113502/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/10/25/194605/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-10-25T20:46:05-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/10/25/194605/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/10/23/lock-screen-for-autumn/", "content_html": "

Lock Screen for autumn 2023.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-10-23T23:02:25-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/10/23/lock-screen-for-autumn/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/10/22/085115/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-10-22T09:51:15-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/10/22/085115/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/10/21/183606/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-10-21T19:36:06-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/10/21/183606/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/10/20/let-the-festivities-begin/", "content_html": "

Let the festivities begin.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-10-20T19:39:21-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/10/20/let-the-festivities-begin/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/10/15/ive-been-on-a-serious/", "content_html": "

I’ve been on a serious food nostalgia trip this weekend. Made Lebanese rice pudding. The only missing ingredient was mastic (which I’m sure I can find somewhere in Toronto, just haven’t found the place yet).

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-10-15T17:56:49-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/10/15/ive-been-on-a-serious/", "tags": ["Photos","Toronto"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/10/15/when-shit-gets-bad-i/", "content_html": "

When shit gets bad, I tend to fall back onto these characters for support. The process is key.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-10-15T10:44:15-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/10/15/when-shit-gets-bad-i/", "tags": ["Photos","Moon Racket"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/10/14/spanakopita-turned-out-pretty-good/", "content_html": "

Spanakopita turned out pretty good.

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\n", "date_published": "2023-10-14T17:44:14-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/10/14/spanakopita-turned-out-pretty-good/", "tags": ["Photos","Cooking"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/10/11/171001/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-10-11T18:10:01-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/10/11/171001/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/10/07/saturday-afternoon-studio/", "content_html": "

Saturday afternoon studio.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-10-07T15:17:04-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/10/07/saturday-afternoon-studio/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/09/30/183838/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-09-30T19:38:38-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/09/30/183838/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/09/10/095444/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-09-10T10:54:44-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/09/10/095444/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/09/10/ah-le-beau/", "content_html": "

Ah, Le Beau!

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-09-10T02:57:01-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/09/10/ah-le-beau/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/09/09/click-pen/", "title": "36 Click Pen", "content_html": "\"Automog\n

Over the last year I have really leaned into the Pentel Energel as my go to pen of choice. As was inevitable, I started looking around to see the best option for a machined pen for this refill. The 36 Click Pen by Autmog is that pen (when Brian makes it into a 0.5mm version), but getting something bespoke for this refill on such an elegant looking pen has now gone top of my list.

\n", "date_published": "2023-09-09T07:56:41-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/09/09/click-pen/", "tags": ["Photos","Articles","Stationary"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/09/02/summer-is-nearly-and-truly/", "content_html": "

Summer is nearly and truly over.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-09-02T19:19:09-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/09/02/summer-is-nearly-and-truly/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/09/02/onomatopia/", "title": "Onomatopia", "content_html": "

I’m really loving how these chapter break pages came together for the Moon Racket! collection. I have been struggling with how to make these pages more visually interesting.

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I tried using inverted images, but they just looked odd. Sometimes an idea just pops into your head and it just works.

\n\"Introduction\n\"Screenshot\n\"Screenshot\n\"Screenshot\n\"Screenshot\n\"Screenshot\n", "date_published": "2023-09-02T10:56:17-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/09/02/onomatopia/", "tags": ["Photos","Articles","Typography","Moon Racket"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/09/02/063815/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-09-02T07:38:15-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/09/02/063815/", "tags": ["Photos","Moon Racket"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/08/27/the-most-toronto-picture-i/", "content_html": "

The most Toronto picture I could take.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-08-27T17:34:58-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/08/27/the-most-toronto-picture-i/", "tags": ["Photos","Toronto"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/08/27/ordered-the-copy-today-the/", "content_html": "

Ordered the copy today. \nThe cover needs to be sorted but great to see 120 pages of Moon Racket! loveliness coming together.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-08-27T14:44:59-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/08/27/ordered-the-copy-today-the/", "tags": ["Photos","Moon Racket"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/08/18/213108/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-08-18T22:31:08-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/08/18/213108/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/08/09/093403/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-08-09T10:34:03-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/08/09/093403/", "tags": ["Photos","Moon Racket"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/08/07/its-a-moon-racket-kinda/", "content_html": "

It’s a Moon Racket! kinda morning.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-08-07T16:44:36-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/08/07/its-a-moon-racket-kinda/", "tags": ["Photos","Moon Racket"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/08/04/my-america-haul-so-far/", "content_html": "

My America haul so far.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-08-04T19:52:27-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/08/04/my-america-haul-so-far/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/08/04/130003/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-08-04T14:00:03-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/08/04/130003/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/08/03/alright-found-my-florida-dipa/", "content_html": "

Alright. Found my Florida DIPA. Smooth, with the right amount of kick at the end.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-08-03T20:40:18-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/08/03/alright-found-my-florida-dipa/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/08/03/someone-from-florida-has-to/", "content_html": "

Someone from Florida has to explain this to me. What’s the deal with the scales as you enter and leave a supermarket?

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-08-03T12:53:03-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/08/03/someone-from-florida-has-to/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/08/03/thats-what-im-talking-about/", "content_html": "

That’s what I’m talking about.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-08-03T10:03:20-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/08/03/thats-what-im-talking-about/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/07/31/editing-mode/", "content_html": "

Editing mode.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-07-31T14:35:40-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/07/31/editing-mode/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/07/28/192701/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-07-28T20:27:01-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/07/28/192701/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/07/17/been-practicing-my-chess-using/", "content_html": "

Been practicing my chess using the wonderful Chessmate. It’s like the iA Writer of chess games.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-07-17T23:23:08-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/07/17/been-practicing-my-chess-using/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/07/09/its-photos-like-this-that/", "content_html": "

It’s photos like this that make me lament not having a better camera on me. I am ‘due’ an upgrade this year as I’m on an iPhone 11.

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But weirdly I don’t give a shit about the app ecosystem anymore. What I actually care about is whether I can get the best camera. Is that an iPhone Pro or is it a Sony something something…

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-07-09T20:57:09-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/07/09/its-photos-like-this-that/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/07/09/present-from-peter-and-carlos/", "content_html": "

Present from Peter and Carlos.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-07-09T06:45:17-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/07/09/present-from-peter-and-carlos/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/07/08/two-little-dudes/", "content_html": "

Two little dudes.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-07-08T23:04:05-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/07/08/two-little-dudes/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/07/07/basil-grown-by-the-kids/", "content_html": "

Basil grown by the kids. Oh yeah.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-07-07T22:08:06-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/07/07/basil-grown-by-the-kids/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/07/04/hello-old-friend/", "content_html": "

Hello old friend.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-07-04T22:17:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/07/04/hello-old-friend/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/06/30/mclaren-are-now-into-the/", "content_html": "

Mclaren are now into the scooter business? For $2000…steep for my liking, but it does look pretty good.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-06-30T20:10:05-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/06/30/mclaren-are-now-into-the/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/06/30/the-family-crest-my-favourite/", "content_html": "

The Family Crest. My favourite ‘new’ band. A ‘new’ band being anything I discovered and loved post 1999.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-06-30T19:30:20-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/06/30/the-family-crest-my-favourite/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/06/28/too-much-juice-in-the/", "content_html": "

Too much juice in the glazing. Top tip next time is drizzle it in slowly.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-06-28T22:30:12-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/06/28/too-much-juice-in-the/", "tags": ["Photos","Cooking"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/06/25/145550/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-06-25T15:55:50-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/06/25/145550/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/06/24/200348/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-06-24T21:03:48-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/06/24/200348/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/06/18/sunday-evening-pimms-can-totally/", "content_html": "

Sunday evening Pimms. Can totally get used to that.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-06-18T19:08:31-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/06/18/sunday-evening-pimms-can-totally/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/06/18/fathers-day-banana-bread/", "content_html": "

Father’s Day banana bread.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-06-18T09:25:43-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/06/18/fathers-day-banana-bread/", "tags": ["Photos","Cooking"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/06/17/patio-coffee-time/", "content_html": "

Patio coffee time.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-06-17T07:19:05-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/06/17/patio-coffee-time/", "tags": ["Photos","Coffee"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/06/09/the-editing-process-begins/", "content_html": "

The editing process begins.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-06-09T09:54:36-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/06/09/the-editing-process-begins/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/06/04/113313/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-06-04T12:33:13-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/06/04/113313/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/06/03/feeling-inspired-to-revisit-these/", "content_html": "

Feeling inspired to revisit these characters. I’ve not drawn them in years.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-06-03T20:02:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/06/03/feeling-inspired-to-revisit-these/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/06/01/221753/", "content_html": "\"Screenshot\n", "date_published": "2023-06-01T23:17:53-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/06/01/221753/", "tags": ["Photos","WIP"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/05/31/190137/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-05-31T20:01:37-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/05/31/190137/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/05/27/ive-always-loved-the-sentiment/", "content_html": "

I’ve always loved the sentiment.

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\n", "date_published": "2023-05-27T19:58:01-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/05/27/ive-always-loved-the-sentiment/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/05/27/trying-to-explain-the-concept/", "content_html": "

Trying to explain the concept to the kids was fun.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-05-27T14:03:18-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/05/27/trying-to-explain-the-concept/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/05/22/185824/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-05-22T19:58:24-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/05/22/185824/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/05/22/150950/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-05-22T16:09:50-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/05/22/150950/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/05/17/175941/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-05-17T18:59:41-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/05/17/175941/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/05/13/144551/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-05-13T15:45:51-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/05/13/144551/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/05/13/120536/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-05-13T13:05:36-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/05/13/120536/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/05/13/120347/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-05-13T13:03:47-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/05/13/120347/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/05/10/172554/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-05-10T18:25:54-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/05/10/172554/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/05/07/tuna-samich-on-a-ridiculously/", "content_html": "

Tuna samich on a ridiculously fresh baguette.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-05-07T14:44:49-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/05/07/tuna-samich-on-a-ridiculously/", "tags": ["Photos","Cooking"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/05/05/142852/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-05-05T15:28:52-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/05/05/142852/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/05/04/181836/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-05-04T19:18:36-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/05/04/181836/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/04/29/tcaf-soo-packed-cant-say/", "content_html": "

TCAF 2023. Soo packed. Can’t say it was an elegant experience (not that I was expecting one), but hoped for a little bit more…space. Having said that the Toronto Reference Library is a good venue, just too many people.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-04-29T13:55:17-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/04/29/tcaf-soo-packed-cant-say/", "tags": ["Photos","Toronto"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/04/28/045005/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-04-28T05:50:05-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/04/28/045005/", "tags": ["Photos","WIP"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/04/27/really-looking-forward-to-my/", "content_html": "

Really looking forward to my first TCAF this weekend.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-04-27T07:46:07-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/04/27/really-looking-forward-to-my/", "tags": ["Photos","Toronto"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/04/17/220942/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-04-17T23:09:42-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/04/17/220942/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/04/16/cluny-at-the-distillery-district/", "content_html": "

Cluny at the Distillery District. Wonderful ambiance. Food was decidedly meh. Post pandemic I am increasingly more critical about restaurant food.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-04-16T15:12:18-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/04/16/cluny-at-the-distillery-district/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/04/15/first-signs/", "content_html": "

First signs.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-04-15T17:17:11-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/04/15/first-signs/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/04/14/pizza-night-tonight-nailed-it/", "content_html": "

🍕 Pizza night tonight. Nailed it!

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-04-14T20:33:57-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/04/14/pizza-night-tonight-nailed-it/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/03/25/totally-inspired-by-mendos-post/", "content_html": "

Totally inspired by Mendo’s post, finished off the KAA typeface and did a little comic about it.

\n\"\"\n\"\"\n\"\"\n\"\"\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-03-25T17:36:59-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/03/25/totally-inspired-by-mendos-post/", "tags": ["Photos","Typography"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/03/25/its-taken-a-really-long/", "content_html": "

Its taken a really long time but very nearly there with KAA-regular (and KAA-bold).

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-03-25T08:25:29-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/03/25/its-taken-a-really-long/", "tags": ["Photos","WIP"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/03/21/bye-bye-florida/", "content_html": "

Bye bye Florida.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-03-21T17:00:32-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/03/21/bye-bye-florida/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/03/18/an-advise-idea-for-comic/", "content_html": "

An advise / idea for comic artists: make your handwriting and font.
I created my own font family based in my handwriting, with the invaluable help of Type-ø-tones heroes Laura Meseguer and Josema Urós. Some of you had already spotted the typeface use in my comics and asked, so here’s your answer.

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Wonderful post and idea. I would also add that you can do this yourself (I’m using ifontmaker on the iPad) but it takes time.

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Something is very, very different with these beans. Good times ahead.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-03-07T07:48:09-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/03/07/something-is-very-very-different/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/02/28/working-on-something/", "content_html": "

Working on something…

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-02-28T20:29:50-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/02/28/working-on-something/", "tags": ["Photos","WIP"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/02/26/by-far-one-of-the/", "content_html": "

By far one of the most awesome displays at the match was the black and white flags from the Newcastle United fans.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-02-26T15:57:48-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/02/26/by-far-one-of-the/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/02/25/the-kids-absolutely-loved-it/", "content_html": "

The kids absolutely loved it. Zane as the mega fan was soo happy.

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\n", "date_published": "2023-02-25T15:05:08-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/02/25/the-kids-absolutely-loved-it/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/01/29/kids-going-tobogganing-for-the/", "content_html": "

Kids going tobogganing for the first time.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-01-29T17:39:49-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/01/29/kids-going-tobogganing-for-the/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/01/28/toronto-by-night/", "content_html": "

Toronto by night.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-01-28T19:29:12-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/01/28/toronto-by-night/", "tags": ["Photos","Toronto"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/01/26/the-boys-had-their-first/", "content_html": "

The boys had their first concert.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-01-26T22:02:19-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/01/26/the-boys-had-their-first/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/01/22/actions-calendar/", "title": "Actions Calendar 2023", "content_html": "\"\"\n

This one is a little late but there is a story there.

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I knew I needed to have something ready to go for this year. A way to track my No-S Diet and also how often I worked on all things Stet.Build. The aim being to rebuild habits that I developed several years ago and that have no fallen away from me because relocating your life to a whole new country is major disruption.

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I did most of the design work, but then lost steam when I bought a bunch of calendars from Muji. My thought process was that I won’t need this particular calendar anymore. The Muji ones were more than enough. And yet I found out that they were not enough. They allow me to see the month, but this Actions Calendar gives me so much more information and appreciation of my goals across 12 months.

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Available in 2 printer friendly configurations. The Letter edition (for all the North Americans) and the A4 edition (for the rest of the world?). I’ve included a small ‘manual’ in there to describe the design decisions behind the calendar.

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I’m also using Gumroad to distribute all things digital come from the site.

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Download 2023 Actions Calendar ➔

\n", "date_published": "2023-01-22T12:22:20-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/01/22/actions-calendar/", "tags": ["Photos","Stet","Stationary"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/01/20/so-i-ended-up-buying/", "content_html": "

So I ended up buying Toot! This little detail highlighting interactions is wonderful. If you replied and if you got replies. I honestly can’t wait to see what the developer community creates in the social space over the coming years.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-01-20T22:40:42-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/01/20/so-i-ended-up-buying/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/01/15/the-new-sony-walkman-music/", "content_html": "

The new Sony Walkman music player looks amazing. Digital music has somewhat ruined my appreciation of albums. Maybe a dedicated player would help me on the road to recovery - music was always such a big part of my life, much less so for the last decade.

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\n", "date_published": "2023-01-15T21:02:39-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/01/15/the-new-sony-walkman-music/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/01/15/154119/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-01-15T16:41:19-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/01/15/154119/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/01/15/some-weirdass-sculptures-here-in/", "content_html": "

Some weird-ass sculptures here in Toronto. Ah-thank-you. I’m here all week.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-01-15T15:49:59-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/01/15/some-weirdass-sculptures-here-in/", "tags": ["Photos","Toronto"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/01/14/its-been-soo-damn-long/", "content_html": "

It’s been soo damn long that something in the theatre space has gotten through to me, but this Elephant and Piggie play is right up my alley. The Mo Willems books have been a revalation. Zane does the reading, with Ryan following intently along. And they both can’t stop laughing.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-01-14T10:28:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/01/14/its-been-soo-damn-long/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/01/10/091423/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-01-10T10:14:23-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/01/10/091423/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/01/07/211044/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-01-07T22:10:44-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/01/07/211044/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2023/01/01/about-to-embark-on-some/", "content_html": "

About to embark on some classic Miyazaki.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2023-01-01T21:31:38-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2023/01/01/about-to-embark-on-some/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/12/26/love-the-humour-in-the/", "content_html": "

Love the humour in the Civivi lifetime warranty.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-12-26T09:42:39-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/12/26/love-the-humour-in-the/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/12/25/end-of-the-day-detox/", "content_html": "

🎄End of the day detox.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-12-25T21:28:18-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/12/25/end-of-the-day-detox/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/12/17/greektown/", "content_html": "

Greektown.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-12-17T22:00:22-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/12/17/greektown/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/12/17/first-update-to-the-monogram/", "content_html": "

First update to the monogram in 5 years.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-12-17T18:05:28-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/12/17/first-update-to-the-monogram/", "tags": ["Photos","WIP"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/12/12/christmas-mug-is-out/", "content_html": "

Christmas mug is out.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-12-12T22:11:58-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/12/12/christmas-mug-is-out/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/12/11/first-time-out-with-the/", "content_html": "

First time out with the winter boots. Novelty I’m sure will wear off, but there is something serene walking around on fresh snow. Love the quiet crunch.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-12-11T17:23:46-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/12/11/first-time-out-with-the/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/12/10/043911/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-12-10T05:39:11-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/12/10/043911/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/12/03/its-coming-back-after-a/", "content_html": "

Its coming back after a 4 year hiatus.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-12-03T09:06:56-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/12/03/its-coming-back-after-a/", "tags": ["Photos","Stationary","WIP"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/11/20/i-totally-procrastinated-about-getting/", "content_html": "

I totally procrastinated about getting a gooseneck kettle. Big mistake. Along with the scales an essential tool in your coffee making arsenal.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-11-20T09:15:33-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/11/20/i-totally-procrastinated-about-getting/", "tags": ["Photos","Coffee"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/10/30/155158/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-10-30T16:51:58-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/10/30/155158/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/10/23/154415/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-10-23T16:44:15-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/10/23/154415/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/10/22/143251/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-10-22T15:32:51-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/10/22/143251/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/10/15/gifts-from-our-awesome-new/", "content_html": "

Gifts from our awesome new landlords. Amazing.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-10-15T13:05:20-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/10/15/gifts-from-our-awesome-new/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/10/15/all-the-colours/", "content_html": "

🍁 All the colours.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-10-15T09:46:37-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/10/15/all-the-colours/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/10/04/204450/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-10-04T21:44:50-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/10/04/204450/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/09/25/im-sure-others-share-the/", "content_html": "

I’m sure others share the same frustration.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-09-25T14:06:33-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/09/25/im-sure-others-share-the/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/09/17/172838/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-09-17T18:28:38-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/09/17/172838/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/09/05/currently-reading-craft-coffee-a/", "content_html": "

📚 Currently reading Craft Coffee: a Manual by Jessica Easto. I typically hate books on cooking (cooking via YouTube is game changing), but this page on coffee harvest times showed it was going to be an education.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-09-05T19:37:13-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/09/05/currently-reading-craft-coffee-a/", "tags": ["Photos","Coffee","Books"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/09/04/the-stuart-lau-cary-briefcase/", "content_html": "

The Stuart & Lau Cary Briefcase single is a real beauty. The only ding against it is that is leans on the larger side.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-09-04T09:54:46-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/09/04/the-stuart-lau-cary-briefcase/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/08/14/softball-in-the-park-at/", "content_html": "

⚾️ Softball in the park. At some point it will feel normal, for now it feels incredibly quaint.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-08-14T21:42:46-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/08/14/softball-in-the-park-at/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/08/11/first-burger-in-toronto-seriously/", "content_html": "

First burger in Toronto. Seriously excellent. Gonna definitely try all the different options.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-08-11T14:51:59-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/08/11/first-burger-in-toronto-seriously/", "tags": ["Photos","Toronto"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/08/03/190134/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-08-03T20:01:34-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/08/03/190134/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/07/31/read-the-plaque/", "content_html": "

Read the plaque.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-07-31T10:08:20-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/07/31/read-the-plaque/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/07/30/toronto-does-murals-really-well/", "content_html": "

Toronto does murals really well. Much more inviting than random rubbish graffiti.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-07-30T16:05:21-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/07/30/toronto-does-murals-really-well/", "tags": ["Photos","Toronto"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/07/30/lamb-burger-topped-with-tzatziki/", "content_html": "

Lamb burger topped with tzatziki, spinach, tomato & onions.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-07-30T13:24:13-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/07/30/lamb-burger-topped-with-tzatziki/", "tags": ["Photos","Cooking"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/07/23/115001/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-07-23T12:50:01-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/07/23/115001/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/07/23/065124/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-07-23T07:51:24-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/07/23/065124/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/07/22/100731/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-07-22T11:07:31-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/07/22/100731/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/07/17/first-purchase-in-canada-you/", "content_html": "

First purchase in Canada.
\nYou do not go to The Beguiling and leave empty handed. No you do not.

\n

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\n", "date_published": "2022-07-17T12:32:05-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/07/17/first-purchase-in-canada-you/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/07/14/ryans-attention-to-detail-does/", "content_html": "

Ryan’s attention to detail does not fail to surprise me, “Daddy, why is there a sign for girls, boys and grandmothers?”

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-07-14T19:21:34-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/07/14/ryans-attention-to-detail-does/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/07/13/easily-the-most-american-thing/", "content_html": "

Easily the most American thing I have ever seen 😂.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-07-13T12:57:29-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/07/13/easily-the-most-american-thing/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/07/10/form-factor/", "title": "Form Factor ", "content_html": "\"\"\n

Since my digital detox from 2 years ago, I have been looking for a good source of ‘news’. Most news websites don’t offer the type of coverage that I crave and never in the form that I want it. I subscribed to The Economist for a few months but the regularity meant I could read nothing more. What I wanted was a dense version published less frequently that let me get into a specific topic more than superficially. Turns out form factor and package matters.

\n

Yesterday we went to a bookstore. In this post pandemic world that is a novelty and something many members of the my family have not done. It wasn’t the largest bookstore I have been to but it was several orders bigger than anything in Copenhagen. I unabashedly fell in love. I could have spent the whole day there.

\n

Because of our imminent move to Canada, I refrained from buying more than a single paperback tome of American Affairs, and with it I think I have found my source of ‘news’ and commentary in a vessel that I can absolutely get behind. Put together like a novel, the ‘magazine’ is 99.5% text (with the occasional graph or image). The articles are dense and let you delve into the subject. The paper is emasculate. The cover stock is sublime. The typography outstanding.

\n

Best of all, it’s quarterly. One of the instant subscriptions when I get a permanent place in Canada.

\n", "date_published": "2022-07-10T08:32:43-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/07/10/form-factor/", "tags": ["Photos","Articles","Typography","Publishing"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/07/07/summertime/", "content_html": "

Summertime.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-07-07T14:28:05-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/07/07/summertime/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/07/05/easily-one-of-my-favourite/", "content_html": "

Easily one of my favourite little packages this trip. It’s small. It’s memorable. And it’s a little bit of Americana in a pencil shaped tube.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-07-05T20:26:31-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/07/05/easily-one-of-my-favourite/", "tags": ["Photos","Stationary"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/07/04/turned-out-really-good-the/", "content_html": "

Turned out really good. The ingredients in North America are a little different to what we got in Europe (which is to be expected). Spices are great. Coconut milk is great. Chicken is great. Water is not hard in this city either. It all adds up.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-07-04T18:45:23-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/07/04/turned-out-really-good-the/", "tags": ["Photos","Cooking"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/07/01/florida-man-ipa-by-cigar/", "content_html": "

‘Florida Man’ IPA by Cigar City Brewing.

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\n", "date_published": "2022-07-01T20:23:03-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/07/01/florida-man-ipa-by-cigar/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/06/29/the-clouds-in-florida-have/", "content_html": "

The clouds in Florida have been nothing short of spectacular. Coming from a pretty grey city like Copenhagen it’s strange to get excited about clouds (which were the enemy for years).

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-06-29T16:29:35-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/06/29/the-clouds-in-florida-have/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/06/29/being-in-the-us-means/", "content_html": "

Being in the U.S. means you have to sample some of the things that are decidedly American. I decided to begin this journey with some American pencils from Musgrave.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-06-29T09:38:04-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/06/29/being-in-the-us-means/", "tags": ["Photos","Stationary"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/06/27/090024/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-06-27T10:00:24-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/06/27/090024/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/06/26/083538/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-06-26T09:35:38-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/06/26/083538/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/06/26/082627/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-06-26T09:26:27-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/06/26/082627/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/06/22/channeling-a-bit-of-pearl/", "content_html": "

Channeling a bit of Pearl Jam.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-06-22T10:44:35-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/06/22/channeling-a-bit-of-pearl/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/06/19/103113/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-06-19T11:31:13-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/06/19/103113/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/06/17/last-night-in-a-completely/", "content_html": "\"\"\n

Last night in a completely empty house. The boys channeling their inner Steve Jobs.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-06-17T07:46:38-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/06/17/last-night-in-a-completely/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/06/16/my-last-to-l-in/", "content_html": "

My last To Øl in Denmark.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-06-16T11:31:23-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/06/16/my-last-to-l-in/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/06/16/001611/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-06-16T01:16:11-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/06/16/001611/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/06/15/123920/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-06-15T13:39:20-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/06/15/123920/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/06/15/dropped-off-the-modem-at/", "content_html": "

Dropped off the modem at the store then decided to take a short stroll back to work take in the Danish architecture.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-06-15T06:27:57-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/06/15/dropped-off-the-modem-at/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/06/14/122804/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-06-14T13:28:04-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/06/14/122804/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/06/12/160833/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-06-12T17:08:33-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/06/12/160833/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/06/12/033653/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-06-12T04:36:53-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/06/12/033653/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/06/10/last-days-in-copenhagen/", "content_html": "

Last days in Copenhagen.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-06-10T14:27:29-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/06/10/last-days-in-copenhagen/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/05/28/its-not-every-day-that/", "content_html": "

Its not every day that two of my favourite interests are combined, watches and coffee. This Brew Watches Metric Retro has so many awesome details (beyond the coffee bean logo on the dial and case back). Only bad thing is the fact you can’t buy one right now.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-05-28T14:16:52-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/05/28/its-not-every-day-that/", "tags": ["Photos","Coffee","Watches"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/05/21/totally-missed-the-bellroy-range/", "content_html": "

Totally missed the Bellroy range of sling & cross-body bags. For years I have mainly relied on my Ona camera bag. While I like it, I know there is a better option. Can easily see myself with a couple of size options.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-05-21T16:27:30-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/05/21/totally-missed-the-bellroy-range/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/05/20/several-years-in-the-making/", "content_html": "

Several years in the making. Super excited to finally have some copies in my hand. Will go on sale next week.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-05-20T13:43:18-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/05/20/several-years-in-the-making/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/05/12/seems-fitting-to-be-leaving/", "content_html": "

Seems fitting to be leaving Canada while listening to the new Arcade Fire album.

\n", "date_published": "2022-05-12T18:14:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/05/12/seems-fitting-to-be-leaving/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/05/12/052419/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-05-12T06:24:19-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/05/12/052419/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/05/01/gonna-miss-this-little-guy/", "content_html": "

Gonna miss this little guy, can’t see us needing/taking this to Toronto.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-05-01T13:52:25-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/05/01/gonna-miss-this-little-guy/", "tags": ["Photos","Toronto"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/04/24/issue-of-my-newsletter-in/", "content_html": "

Issue 061 of my newsletter In Abeyance is now out. Been on a roll with the new format and schedule and have been enjoying the diversity of topics I’m covering.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-04-24T13:49:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/04/24/issue-of-my-newsletter-in/", "tags": ["Photos","Stet"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/04/14/first-spotted-blossoms-of-the/", "content_html": "

First spotted blossoms of the year.

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Love this graphic on languages.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-04-10T07:54:56-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/04/10/love-this-graphic-on-languages/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/04/09/first-greek-style-xoriatiki-ive/", "content_html": "

First Greek style Xoriatiki I’ve ever made. 5 ingredients (flour, water, yeast, salt & olive oil). Baking it was different (in a pot and lid).

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-04-09T13:47:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/04/09/first-greek-style-xoriatiki-ive/", "tags": ["Photos","Cooking"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/03/20/100107/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-03-20T11:01:07-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/03/20/100107/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/03/17/a-followup-on-my-presentation/", "content_html": "

A follow-up on my presentation, another great indie typographer that I love and follow is Mika Melvas. Today he dropped a wonderful sans serif typeface, Nietos. I have used Melvas' work on Stet (notably when you sign up to the newsletter).

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The full version of issue 053 of my newsletter In Abeyance is out, Extreme Environmental Design. This one was actually meant to be published in The Prepared newsletter (this one didn’t quite fit), but I really enjoyed how this came out.

\n\n", "date_published": "2022-03-15T17:45:26-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/03/15/the-full-version-of-issue/", "tags": ["Photos","Stet","Publishing"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/03/13/just-finished-watching-turning-red/", "content_html": "

🍿 Just finished watching Turning Red. We’ve not had a family movie in a good long while. This was excellent in that it was completely different to just about every Pixar movie before it, in the best possible way.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-03-13T13:32:22-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/03/13/just-finished-watching-turning-red/", "tags": ["Photos","Watches","Movies"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/03/08/040301/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-03-08T05:03:01-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/03/08/040301/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/03/06/033130/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-03-06T04:31:30-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/03/06/033130/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/02/21/issue-of-my-newsletter-in/", "content_html": "\"\"\n

Issue 053 of my newsletter In Abeyance is out. No link to the issue yet (but you can sign up), because I am doing something a little bit different with how I publish things going forward (which I need to write about).

\n", "date_published": "2022-02-21T07:54:51-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/02/21/issue-of-my-newsletter-in/", "tags": ["Photos","Stet","Publishing"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/02/20/all-the-colour-palettes-ive/", "content_html": "

All the colour palettes I’ve used for my newsletter In Abeyance along with the latest colour for 2022.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-02-20T03:06:27-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/02/20/all-the-colour-palettes-ive/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/02/15/bec-vol-available-now/", "title": "BEC Vol.01 Available Now", "content_html": "\"\"\n

You can grab a freshly minted copy of my first book the Built Environment Compendium Vol.01. If you are actively curious about the built environment, this book is for you.

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I’ve written about how the idea behind Stet.Build came to me. I quickly set about developing the ideas on my study wall. Never shared this photo but easily one of my favourite exercises when brain storming. In the top right hand corner you can see the original sketch for what I wanted the covers to look like. Also its interesting to see my thoughts on pricing which have evolved since then.

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The last year has been all about editing and polishing the script and thankfully had Mike Summers, who was the perfect editor, because he cares about the English languages and its nuances. He pushed and he prodded. He questioned and he commented. We did it all using Pages. Technology has evolved to remove incredible amounts of friction and this has been a perfect example of this. Right there baked into my phone and iPad.

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Buy the digital edition of the BEC Vol.01

\n", "date_published": "2022-02-15T17:58:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/02/15/bec-vol-available-now/", "tags": ["Photos","Stet"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/02/14/creating-a-book-for-the/", "content_html": "\"\"\n

Creating a book for the digital age brings with it a different set of parameters to consider. The book cover is no longer a tall rectangle. Feeling good about the final book. Woo!

\n", "date_published": "2022-02-14T16:56:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/02/14/creating-a-book-for-the/", "tags": ["Photos","Stet"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/02/11/for-prosperity-my-wordle-stats/", "content_html": "

For prosperity. My Wordle stats for an entire month of play. Had created a bookmark on my Home Screen, which now doesn’t fully work because of the redirect to the New York Times website.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-02-11T19:18:09-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/02/11/for-prosperity-my-wordle-stats/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/02/06/this-weekend-was-centred-around/", "content_html": "

This weekend was centred around food. Cooked the kids souvlaki yesterday (home made pita, tzatziki and beefteki). A vegan sweet potato pie (which was excellent) and then topped off with an Aloo Gobi.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-02-06T16:18:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/02/06/this-weekend-was-centred-around/", "tags": ["Photos","Cooking"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/02/05/all-this-for-a-cup/", "content_html": "

☕️ All this for a cup of coffee…

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-02-05T03:15:36-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/02/05/all-this-for-a-cup/", "tags": ["Photos","Coffee"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/01/09/symmetry/", "content_html": "

Symmetry.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-01-09T07:38:59-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/01/09/symmetry/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/01/01/a-postcard-of-all-the/", "content_html": "

A ‘postcard’ of all the covers from my newsletter In Abeyance for 2021. Complete archive of all 52 issues can be found here.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-01-01T15:27:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/01/01/a-postcard-of-all-the/", "tags": ["Photos","Stet"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2022/01/01/issue-of-my-newsletter-in/", "content_html": "

Issue 052 of my newsletter In Abeyance is out, ‘White Elephants’.\nThis is the second from last major thing I wanted to get done this holiday. This is also the last issue that uses the orange colour as we move onto the lime green for 2022.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2022-01-01T11:57:56-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2022/01/01/issue-of-my-newsletter-in/", "tags": ["Photos","Stet"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/12/29/im-not-going-to-lie/", "content_html": "

I’m not going to lie this thing turned out great. The secret (that I have somewhat avoided, unconsciously) is sesame oil in the chicken marinade. The only ingredient I was missing was some broccoli. Next time for sure.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-12-29T14:12:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/12/29/im-not-going-to-lie/", "tags": ["Photos","Cooking"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/12/29/as-has-become-a-bit/", "content_html": "

As has become a bit of a tradition on this site, slightly new colour scheme for 2022. I’ve now settled on my sensible default backgrounds and in the future will look to only change the accent colours. For 2022 I’ve gone for lime green.

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Every 2 years I crack open a new Nanami Cafe Note. 2021 has not been great year for the daily journaling practice. Am determined to rekindle this in 2022. Hobonichi calls their planners ‘Lifebooks’. Any book can have this title and everyone should have one.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-12-28T06:03:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/12/28/every-years-i-crack-open/", "tags": ["Photos","Stationary"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/12/27/game-on/", "content_html": "

♟Game on.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-12-27T13:35:25-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/12/27/game-on/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/12/23/some-baking-just-before-christmas/", "content_html": "\"\"\n\"\"\n

Some baking just before Christmas. This thing turned out perfectly. Hats off to Chef Jack - the man has excellent taste in food.

\n", "date_published": "2021-12-23T18:09:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/12/23/some-baking-just-before-christmas/", "tags": ["Photos","Cooking"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/12/20/its-a-small-change-but/", "content_html": "

It’s a small change but one that leans into the whole publish on your own site, syndicate elsewhere, updated my footer to offer all the options (6 excluding the website) that are currently supported.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-12-20T18:54:57-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/12/20/its-a-small-change-but/", "tags": ["Photos","Publishing"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/12/20/stetbuild-v/", "title": "Stet.Build v2.0", "content_html": "

It has been years since I designed a completely new website. My toolbox of tricks has remained mostly the same - still using Skeleton, which I absolutely love. What has been fascinating is the scope a modern website now needs to serve. Now you have to effectively design four websites in one - desktop, tablet, mobile and dark mode.

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Desktop

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Version 2.0 of Stet.Build, which has seen very little love since it was launched 3 years ago, is a huge leap forward. I’m glad I took the time to make this the best it can be. I always recognised this was a major project and this has taken me around 6 months to complete (not full time of course).

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The mock-ups were done in Affinity Designer - probably over a decade since I have used a vector app to design a website. For the most part I was able to replicate these. The annoying part was loosing some of the mock-ups half way through the design process due to some random name saving error. Top tip, save your work outside the Affinity system.

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One of my favourite features of the new site, is the archive feature. A little bit of javascript and filtering the table like magic.

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Mobile

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When it came to the mobile version, I left it to serendipity and let the pieces fall. I could have spent a little time on this during the mockup stage, however I think that it worked out well in the end.

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Dark Mode

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This was (and remains) the biggest hurdle. This issue was that the individual artwork looked completely out of place in its native form with the bright white background. The only way around this is to recreate 51 drawings that are more suited to the darker background. This is going to be a work in progress as it is not a top priority - but will get to it all eventually. Issue 50 shows where I am heading with this.

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Coding

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Finished the mock ups months ago but needed the space (mentally) to dive into the coding. Certainly rusty, I leant into my constraints. My primary machine is my iPad Pro. I lost my MacBook a couple of years ago, and due to all the Apple laptop keyboard fiasco I never pressed the button. I began coding this on the iPad, but it really was an exercise in misery. Forget what they say, the iPad does not have the versatility for something like web production. Until Apple bring the Dev tools over with Safari, its all counterproductive.

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The overall Blot system also made it super easy to work on the site while everything else was live. Probably the best setup for developing a website I have ever worked one. Local files that I save and see the impact direct on the site. Genius implementation.

\n", "date_published": "2021-12-20T11:54:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/12/20/stetbuild-v/", "tags": ["Photos","Articles","Stet"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/12/16/033612/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-12-16T04:36:12-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/12/16/033612/", "tags": ["Photos","WIP"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/12/08/a-fun-little-logo-i/", "content_html": "

A fun little logo I worked on last night for the upcoming Micro.blog baked-in newsletter for this site. I’ve been sitting on the kaa-pow name for a while (using it mainly as a username when kaa is not there).

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-12-08T13:11:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/12/08/a-fun-little-logo-i/", "tags": ["Photos","WIP"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/11/29/winter-has-truly-arrived-in/", "content_html": "\n

Winter has truly arrived in Denmark. I will say that 2 years in, my body has become accustomed to the cold now - still truly hate the wind when it smacks in your face.

\n", "date_published": "2021-11-29T14:15:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/11/29/winter-has-truly-arrived-in/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/11/16/got-my-soundcore-qs-today/", "content_html": "

Got my Soundcore Q30s today and you can colour me super impressed. For 1/3 the price of what I paid for my Sony pair, 4 years ago, I get great sound, multiple device connectivity, ANC, an app with all the settings. Insane value. Now I just need the equivalent earbuds.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-11-16T17:57:17-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/11/16/got-my-soundcore-qs-today/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/11/14/141726/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-11-14T15:17:26-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/11/14/141726/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/11/07/sylvane-was-right-it-is/", "content_html": "

Sylvane was right. It is pretty easy to make good Asian food. You just need a great teacher (Chef Jack is the man to follow).

\n\n", "date_published": "2021-11-07T10:06:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/11/07/sylvane-was-right-it-is/", "tags": ["Photos","Cooking"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/11/01/my-coffee-education-continues-this/", "content_html": "

My coffee education continues. This time at Impact Roasters, an Ethiopian micro-roaster 10 min from my house…wait what? Kinda annoyed I only found out about this now, but also it is good timing because I can now hopefully appreciate it all the more.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-11-01T15:40:05-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/11/01/my-coffee-education-continues-this/", "tags": ["Photos","Coffee"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/11/01/impact-roasters/", "content_html": "

✊ Impact Roasters

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-11-01T14:48:01-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/11/01/impact-roasters/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/10/30/first-time-i-carve-a/", "content_html": "

First time I carve a pumpkin. Happy Halloween everyone.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-10-30T12:29:04-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/10/30/first-time-i-carve-a/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/10/29/081545/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-10-29T09:15:45-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/10/29/081545/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/10/24/chef-jack-ovens-has-become/", "content_html": "

🍳 Chef Jack Ovens has become an staple in my house. I love his videos because they are incredibly instructional. This creamy Thai soup transported me to my happy place. I replaced a couple of ingredients (no bean sprouts in the supermarket). Asian comfort food on a Sunday evening.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-10-24T15:31:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/10/24/chef-jack-ovens-has-become/", "tags": ["Photos","Cooking"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/10/22/when-you-are-currently-lost/", "content_html": "

When you are currently lost for words, might as well upload photos.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-10-22T13:36:12-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/10/22/when-you-are-currently-lost/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/10/21/after-raining-all-week-we/", "content_html": "

After raining all week we finally got some blue skies and a bit of sun. Shame about the wind.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-10-21T12:45:42-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/10/21/after-raining-all-week-we/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/10/16/090458/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-10-16T10:04:58-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/10/16/090458/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/10/15/011843/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-10-15T02:18:43-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/10/15/011843/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/10/09/what-was-meant-to-be/", "content_html": "

What was meant to be a glorious day out began in abject disaster. A flat tyre. Apparently pretty common on new Babboe bikes as they put thin puncture prone tyres by default. Soo stupid.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-10-09T09:17:43-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/10/09/what-was-meant-to-be/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/10/07/issue-of-my-newsletter-in/", "content_html": "\"\"\n

Issue 050 of my newsletter In Abeyance is now out. Special issue as it doesn’t dive into a specific topic, rather it provides a loose taxonomy of the built environment and categorises all the articles so far within this taxonomy.

\n", "date_published": "2021-10-07T12:33:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/10/07/issue-of-my-newsletter-in/", "tags": ["Photos","Stet"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/10/01/i-believe-this-makes-us/", "content_html": "

🚲 I believe this makes us officially Danish (even though it’s a Dutch product).

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-10-01T07:17:54-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/10/01/i-believe-this-makes-us/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/09/18/105821/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-09-18T11:58:21-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/09/18/105821/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/09/05/issue-of-my-newsletter-in/", "content_html": "

Issue 049 of my newsletter In Abeyance is out, and focuses on biomimicry. This one was harder to write and finish - probably because I have not regained my rhythm since my whole iPad debacle. I also experimented a little bit, veering more on opinion than just facts and analysis.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-09-05T02:16:24-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/09/05/issue-of-my-newsletter-in/", "tags": ["Photos","Stet"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/08/26/i-have-really-come-to/", "content_html": "

I have really come to appreciate the Mikkeller brand of beer. Pricey but buttery smooth.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-08-26T11:15:25-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/08/26/i-have-really-come-to/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/08/12/first-day-of-school-for/", "content_html": "\"\"\n

First day of school for Zane. He was so excited to get there and be part of this new world. His younger brother is certainly feeling the absence but as with all things he will learn to get used to it. On the positive he gains more attention from myself and Yasmine.

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🖋 Back to school prep.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-08-09T14:39:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/08/09/back-to-school-prep/", "tags": ["Photos","Stationary"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/08/05/perfect-day-out-at-the/", "content_html": "

Perfect day out at the zoo.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-08-05T13:11:32-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/08/05/perfect-day-out-at-the/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/08/04/134216/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-08-04T14:42:16-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/08/04/134216/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/08/03/remiseparken/", "content_html": "

Remiseparken.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-08-03T07:10:06-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/08/03/remiseparken/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/07/31/042807/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-07-31T05:28:07-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/07/31/042807/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/07/23/issue-of-in-abeyance-is/", "content_html": "\"\"\n

Issue 048 of In Abeyance is out. This issue is late, a first in the 2½ years of publishing. It’s hard to write when your main and then your backup work machines both fail. This knocked my writing, researching and publishing rhythm off its axis. So I took a month off. This month its all about nuclear power, Olympic beds and Muji horology.

\n", "date_published": "2021-07-23T01:17:59-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/07/23/issue-of-in-abeyance-is/", "tags": ["Photos","Stet","Stationary","Publishing"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/07/17/zane-street-art/", "content_html": "

Zane street art.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-07-17T11:06:36-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/07/17/zane-street-art/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/07/14/it-took-me-a-year/", "content_html": "

It took me a year and a half of working at home before I decided to invest bigly in a screen for my desk. Learning from my previous mistake of not buying the largest television screen available (some 6 years ago), I decided to go all out with my latest purchase, the AOC U32P2, a name that flows of the tongue I know. The real estate is incredible. I’m reminded of this classic photo of Steve Jobs in his office. When I first saw it I thought, ‘Don’t care much for everything in this office, but what an incredible size for a screen’.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-07-14T15:12:20-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/07/14/it-took-me-a-year/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/07/11/sunday-morning-reading-view/", "content_html": "

Sunday morning reading view.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-07-11T04:59:22-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/07/11/sunday-morning-reading-view/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/06/24/its-been-nearly-years-without/", "content_html": "\"\"\n

It’s been nearly 2 years without MacOS. iOS has served me reasonably well, although somethings should not be this difficult to do. More importantly my machine is in the shop to get fixed (again!). Brings me to\nWindows 11. Throughout all of this Windows has remained my work machine. This update looks to make my daily experience that much better.

\n", "date_published": "2021-06-24T17:39:03-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/06/24/its-been-nearly-years-without/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/06/20/random-and-surprising/", "content_html": "

Random and surprising.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-06-20T02:42:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/06/20/random-and-surprising/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/06/19/started-working-on-a-typeface/", "content_html": "\"\"\n

Started working on a typeface based on my handwriting 2 years ago. Its not baked yet - because it really isn’t a priority - but it was fun to remind myself where it stands right now.

\n", "date_published": "2021-06-19T14:56:45-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/06/19/started-working-on-a-typeface/", "tags": ["Photos","Typography"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/06/15/the-new-reading-ruler-setting/", "content_html": "

The new ‘Reading Ruler’ setting on the Kindle app is a subtle but wonderful addition to a reading app. Wish web browsers had this feature.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-06-15T22:43:21-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/06/15/the-new-reading-ruler-setting/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/06/12/slowly-been-amassing-this-beautiful/", "content_html": "

Slowly been amassing this beautiful range of freely available printed material across a wide range of subjects.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-06-12T08:36:06-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/06/12/slowly-been-amassing-this-beautiful/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/06/06/121939/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-06-06T13:19:39-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/06/06/121939/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/05/31/issue-of-in-abeyance-is/", "content_html": "\"\"\n

Issue 047 of In Abeyance is out. This issue is about Brutalism, a subject with seemingly infinite avenues to explore. Also in this issue, Art Gensler and Dieter Rams.

\n", "date_published": "2021-05-31T06:55:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/05/31/issue-of-in-abeyance-is/", "tags": ["Photos","Stet"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/05/29/not-sure-how-this-happened/", "content_html": "\"\"\n

Not sure how this happened, but apparently I have read on my kindle every single week for a little over a year now. This is the kind of metric tracking that I can really get behind - until a couple of weeks ago I had no idea this feature existed. Looking through the log, there were a couple of weeks where I read only once. In fact the 17 day streak is a far cry from my longest streak of 89 consecutive days. That is now clearly in my crosshairs.

\n", "date_published": "2021-05-29T09:47:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/05/29/not-sure-how-this-happened/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/05/28/summertime-and-start-to-the/", "content_html": "

Summertime and start to the weekend.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-05-28T09:04:50-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/05/28/summertime-and-start-to-the/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/05/23/so-been-looking-for-some/", "content_html": "

So been looking for some Middle Eastern ingredients (you won’t find much of this stuff at the plethora of local supermarkets). This little shop has saved the day. Pomegranate molasses! Zaatar! Foul Memdamas!

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-05-23T16:57:32-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/05/23/so-been-looking-for-some/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/05/17/preorder-the-built-environment-compendium/", "title": "Pre-order the Built Environment Compendium Vol.1", "content_html": "

When I set to work on Stet.Build, I knew that this was a longterm project. That the many pieces that I was putting in place would not really find their complete form until many years later.

\n

Now three years later I am edging closer and can finally share some of the very original ideas that got me excited so long ago. The very first book, the Built Environment Compendium Vol.1 is complete and is now ready for pre-ordering. I am still in conversations with my editor for final edits to the text, which should hopefully be done within the month.

\n

This is the first time I use Gumroad and I am actually pretty excited to see what this platform has to offer to digital content creators. Overall I like the simplicity of the platform.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-05-17T15:47:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/05/17/preorder-the-built-environment-compendium/", "tags": ["Photos","Articles","Stet"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/05/15/all-the-greens/", "content_html": "

All the greens.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-05-15T03:35:42-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/05/15/all-the-greens/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/05/13/spring-has-finally-sprung-in/", "content_html": "

Spring has finally sprung in Denmark. It feels completely overdue but totally welcome.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-05-13T09:59:59-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/05/13/spring-has-finally-sprung-in/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/05/11/cant-wait-for-twitter-instagram/", "content_html": "

Can’t wait for Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and the other networks to send me some stickers and a handwritten card. Aaaaannny minute now I’m sure. Not that I needed a reason to be on Micro.blog. A wonderful reminder that you are dealing with real people. Thanks @jean and @manton

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-05-11T13:30:10-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/05/11/cant-wait-for-twitter-instagram/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/05/11/more-wip-details/", "content_html": "

More WIP details.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-05-11T05:43:39-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/05/11/more-wip-details/", "tags": ["Photos","WIP"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/05/10/its-been-years-since-i/", "content_html": "

It’s been years since I worked on a website design in vector format (why waste my time when I can just code what is in my head). This one is different and needs a little more care and attention.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-05-10T13:37:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/05/10/its-been-years-since-i/", "tags": ["Photos","WIP"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/05/02/been-wanting-a-photo-that/", "content_html": "

Been wanting a photo that I can use online for a while now. Thanks to my wife and a lot of patience, have a few that don’t suck.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-05-02T09:03:40-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/05/02/been-wanting-a-photo-that/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/05/01/issue-of-in-abeyance-is/", "content_html": "\"\"\n

Issue 046 of In Abeyance is out. This issue is about Shipping Container Architecture. Also features The Ocean Cleanup, Prometheus Fuels, Michael Sorkin and the Ferrule.

\n

This issue is a little late, but I’ve been a little preoccupied with life recently. Had a lot of fun creating the artwork this time.

\n", "date_published": "2021-05-01T07:10:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/05/01/issue-of-in-abeyance-is/", "tags": ["Photos","Stet"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/04/25/puzzle-time-with-the-kids/", "content_html": "

🧩 Puzzle time with the kids. Was never a puzzle fan, but there is therapy in a 200 piece.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-04-25T04:30:39-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/04/25/puzzle-time-with-the-kids/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/04/18/park-bench-journal-on-a/", "content_html": "

Park bench & journal on a crisp unlocking day. Spring is nearly here.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-04-18T04:34:11-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/04/18/park-bench-journal-on-a/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/04/14/so-finally-got-an-upgrade/", "content_html": "

So finally got an upgrade to my Swatch. While I do love that little thing, this watch from Vaer encapsulates what I have been looking for in an everyday watch. Have a longer thing to write (or maybe even talk about) soon. The tldr: its an excellent upgrade to a Timex Expedition.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-04-14T17:23:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/04/14/so-finally-got-an-upgrade/", "tags": ["Photos","Watches"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/04/03/075042/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-04-03T08:50:42-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/04/03/075042/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/04/01/i-had-this-idea-nearly/", "content_html": "\"\"\n

I had this idea nearly a year ago. I tinkered with something on this last year. Today I finally finished my first Concise Guide. Really looking forward to sharing these with everyone.

\n", "date_published": "2021-04-01T16:34:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/04/01/i-had-this-idea-nearly/", "tags": ["Photos","WIP"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/03/31/hoping-to-finishing-the-book/", "content_html": "\"\"\nHoping to finishing the book this Easter weekend. Release is on target for end of May.\n", "date_published": "2021-03-31T13:57:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/03/31/hoping-to-finishing-the-book/", "tags": ["Photos","WIP"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/03/29/issue-of-in-abeyance-is/", "content_html": "\"\"\n

Issue 045 of In Abeyance is out. This issue is about Seismic Design. Also features Vortex Bladeless & Field Notes Brand.

\n

One of the joys about spending a little longer researching and writing each article is that I get to dive in a little deeper. Get to discover a little more. Sometimes I am genuinely surprised by where the journey takes me.

\n", "date_published": "2021-03-29T17:23:18-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/03/29/issue-of-in-abeyance-is/", "tags": ["Photos","Stet"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/03/20/it-is-all-a-little/", "content_html": "\"\"\n

It is all a little behind schedule, but it is getting very real now. Polish, polish, polish.

\n", "date_published": "2021-03-20T17:05:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/03/20/it-is-all-a-little/", "tags": ["Photos","WIP"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/03/19/lets-record-some-audio/", "content_html": "

🎤 Let’s record some audio.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-03-19T16:41:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/03/19/lets-record-some-audio/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/03/07/sunday-pizza/", "content_html": "

🍕 Sunday pizza.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-03-07T08:28:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/03/07/sunday-pizza/", "tags": ["Photos","Cooking"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/02/27/the-danes-really-do-make/", "content_html": "

🍺 The Danes really do make excellent beer.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-02-27T09:03:46-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/02/27/the-danes-really-do-make/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/02/26/issue-of-my-newsletter-in/", "content_html": "\"\"\n

Issue 044 of my newsletter In Abeyance is out.This issue focuses on the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, architectural practice Snøhetta and urban maps.

\n

With this issue I am reverting back to my monthly schedule again in releasing the newsletter. Part of the struggle I have had is that I actually enjoy the researching and writing something that is a little longer form than what the bi-monthly schedule allowed.

\n

I have decided to use Twitter in a different manner than I have previously. The idea is to share links, videos, images of the research that goes into each and every issue, as I am writing the issue. I’ll also be collecting these against a hashtag that is not being widely used. This means that in the future after you have read a specific issue you can jump onto the Twitter hashtag as a companion stream that allows you explore a topic in a different way that my 1500 word essays do.

\n", "date_published": "2021-02-26T16:57:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/02/26/issue-of-my-newsletter-in/", "tags": ["Photos","Stet"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/02/14/homemade-focaccia-this-weekend/", "content_html": "

🍞Homemade focaccia this weekend.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-02-14T14:34:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/02/14/homemade-focaccia-this-weekend/", "tags": ["Photos","Cooking"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/02/13/050855/", "content_html": "

🚂

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-02-13T06:08:55-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/02/13/050855/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/02/09/i-know-this-site-is/", "content_html": "

I know this site is turning into a food log at the moment but when you dare to experiment and create, you should celebrate these small wins. My hand at some udon noodle soup.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-02-09T17:38:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/02/09/i-know-this-site-is/", "tags": ["Photos","Cooking"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/02/06/garlic-lemon-chicken-greek-style/", "content_html": "

Garlic Lemon Chicken Greek style. I have Akis to thank for this. Just reminded me of what was always readily available around me growing up. If you want to get excited about cooking Greek food, highly recommend his channel (although he does sometimes go heavy on the olive oil).

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-02-06T09:44:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/02/06/garlic-lemon-chicken-greek-style/", "tags": ["Photos","Cooking"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/01/31/first-attempt-at-ciabatta/", "content_html": "

🍞 First attempt at ciabatta.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-01-31T11:51:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/01/31/first-attempt-at-ciabatta/", "tags": ["Photos","Cooking"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/01/28/issue-of-my-newsletter-in/", "content_html": "

Issue 043 of my newsletter In Abeyance is out. This issue considers carbon capture and sequestration.

\n

This issue was surprisingly easier to write than a lot of them in the recent past. I attribute it to the fact that Having decided what I want to write about throughout the year means that I get a bit of time to let the ideas develop.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-01-28T12:22:23-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/01/28/issue-of-my-newsletter-in/", "tags": ["Photos","Stet"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/01/27/just-really-like-the-way/", "content_html": "

Just really like the way this hippo is looking at me.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-01-27T06:12:06-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/01/27/just-really-like-the-way/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/01/17/043127/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-01-17T05:31:27-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/01/17/043127/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/01/16/the-first-issue-in-abeyance/", "content_html": "\"\"\n

The first issue In Abeyance for 2021 is now out. Issue 042 is now out. The issue looks ferrock, Neom’s The Line, ACME Studio’s architecture line and more. I also spent some time updating the design of the email slightly. As always you can sign up here.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-01-16T15:55:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/01/16/the-first-issue-in-abeyance/", "tags": ["Photos","Stet"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/01/10/first-chocolate-chip-cookies-these/", "content_html": "

First chocolate chip cookies. These things turned out perfect. Crispy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-01-10T09:09:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/01/10/first-chocolate-chip-cookies-these/", "tags": ["Photos","Cooking"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2021/01/06/very-first-attempt-at-a/", "content_html": "

Very first attempt at a snowman in probably over 20 years. Will make an even better one next time.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2021-01-06T05:28:26-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2021/01/06/very-first-attempt-at-a/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/12/31/for-prosperity-those-sweet-potato/", "content_html": "

For prosperity, those sweet potato buns are on point.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-12-31T02:42:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/12/31/for-prosperity-those-sweet-potato/", "tags": ["Photos","Cooking"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/12/30/issue-of-my-newsletter-in/", "content_html": "\"\"\n

Issue 041 of my newsletter In Abeyance is out. This is the last issue of 2020 and volume 2, the purple volume. In this issue, house of the present, AuReus, circular economy and architectural watering cans.

\n

As alway you can sign up and receive it direct in you inbox.

\n", "date_published": "2020-12-30T05:44:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/12/30/issue-of-my-newsletter-in/", "tags": ["Photos","Stet"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/12/29/as-has-become-a-bit/", "content_html": "

As has become a bit of a tradition on this site, new colour scheme for 2021.

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2019

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2020

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2021

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-12-29T11:26:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/12/29/as-has-become-a-bit/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/12/21/first-copy-of-the-built/", "content_html": "

First copy of the Built Environment Compendium Vol.1. 2 ½ years in the making.

\n

I’m still mulling over the quality of the printing (via Lulu). The cover colours didn’t come out anywhere near what I am looking for but still a physical thing in this world is always a good time.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-12-21T10:24:08-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/12/21/first-copy-of-the-built/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/12/19/certainly-not-a-protectionist-view/", "content_html": "

Certainly not a protectionist view (I’ve never been to Estonia) and I feel patriotic for the nation that has accepted me during that period of my life, but it is nice to see anything other than the ‘Made in China’ stamp.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-12-19T05:23:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/12/19/certainly-not-a-protectionist-view/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/12/11/so-we-are-not-able/", "content_html": "

So we are not able to go to a bar, so we had the bar sent to us. Great evening of making 3 cocktails and I have all the gear to do more in the future! Now just need to get that alcohol smell from my desk….

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Issue 040 of my email newsletter, In Abeyance is now out.

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Always feels good to get an issue done. Most times I have no idea what I am going to write about until a week before it needs to go out and there is some frantic searching and banging my head against the wall for a few days. I might even get a little grumpy. This is the 23rd issue of the year and what a year it has been. Next issue is the last for the year.

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From my introduction:

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As a child one of my deepest fears was that of loosing my eyesight. Something about living such a life filled me first with sorrow and dread. With age that point of view transformed into admiration and respect.\nThroughout my life I have not had any real interaction with anyone that is visually impaired or blind. One of the only real interaction that I have had is those elements present in the built environment meant to cater to the blind.\nThese elements have become more noticeable to me since moving to Copenhagen last year and were the clear inspiration for this week’s issue.

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If you are curious about the built environment I urge you to sign up, best email on the subject you will get roughly published every two weeks — I’m trying to resolve my publishing schedule so that I can get rid of the roughly part of that sentence.

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I honestly didn’t know that this was missing from my life, Korean-style egg sandwich with cheese and jam. Whhhaaaatt? It really works. Sunday mornings got transformed a little.

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Issue 039 of my newsletter In Abeyance is out, The Shinkansen. This is one of those topics that practically wrote itself. I could have easily written two or three times as much. An incredibly rich topic and one I hope to expand upon in the future.

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30 day photo challenge complete (only showing 27 here). Will be good to post in colour again.

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Sporting a new haircut.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-11-10T01:40:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/11/10/sporting-a-new-haircut/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/11/09/issue-of-my-newsletter-in/", "content_html": "

Issue 038 of my newsletter In Abeyance is out. This one covers one of my favourite architectural and art movements, the Art Nouveau.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-11-09T04:56:41-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/11/09/issue-of-my-newsletter-in/", "tags": ["Photos","Stet"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/11/09/012700/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-11-09T02:27:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/11/09/012700/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/11/08/085409/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-11-08T09:54:09-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/11/08/085409/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/11/07/082116/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-11-07T09:21:16-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/11/07/082116/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/11/06/133552/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-11-06T14:35:52-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/11/06/133552/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/11/05/145439/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-11-05T15:54:39-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/11/05/145439/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/11/04/154434/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-11-04T16:44:34-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/11/04/154434/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/11/03/161034/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-11-03T17:10:34-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/11/03/161034/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/11/02/hard-to-imagine-but-this/", "content_html": "

Hard to imagine but this is the first physical book I have bought this year, having made my transition to digital for most of my reading.

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Experiments with pencils and a bag of water.

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#adayinthelife

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Its taken a really long time but I have finally settled on my physical notebook situation that I use on a regular basis. I originally was trying to fit everything into a single book, a Hobonichi. Foolishness. No instead, what I actually needed was 5 distinct notebooks, plus a bunch of little pocket notebooks. Lets unpack that.

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1 / The Sketchbook

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I wish I had stumbled across this concept earlier in my life. Keep a sketchbook for exploration. Use one notebook and fill it with all the sketches, rough, finished, try different mediums, give yourself room to explore. What you might find in those pages is your style moving; shifting; growing. A visual playground of your own creation. What’s interesting about this is the first few pages are going to be poor even to your eyes. Don’t feel discouraged. Persevere and you will see yourself slowly but surely getting better.

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My notebook of choice for this type of notebook is a blank A5 Midori MD.

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2 / The Journal

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Your thoughts are like water.

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Now in my 5th year of regular journalling I don’t do this as often as I want (twice a day), but I have been carving some time out every day to go through it. This is your mental dumping ground. This is where you letter your mind write whatever it wants. The paper is not going to judge you. Better for you to write it down than let it float and bounce around your head.

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For this, I have settled on the excellent sized B6 Cafe Note from Nanami paper. I’ve got a Gfeller cover that will last me years and years to come.

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3 / The Writer

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Turns out the best way to write articles, books or anything is to get it onto paper first. While my online writing can be captured pretty quickly in Drafts or iA Writer, when I want to work something out, the sequence of thoughts and ideas, there is nothing better than paper. For stringing these thoughts into cohesive sentences I go digital, but for working things out, I go analogue.

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Although I am currently using some Muji A5 notebooks, I have a massive Seven Seas Nanami notebook waiting to be used just for this purpose. Once my current notebook is finished (probably end of the year), can shift over to the book that will last me a whole lot longer.

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4 & 5 / Meeting Notes & Taskmanager

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For years I employed the bullet journal method to get shit done at work. It was invaluable to me. However one of the issues is we live in an increasingly digital world and there are far to many channels. I found myself breaking the mould and away from some of the basic things that make the system useful (put the date at the top, collection of tasks for a topic, bullets for notes). It was all getting messy again. I also found the A5 notebook wasn’t getting filled out very well.

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So I decided to split things a little. I have two A6 notebooks. One dedicated for just notes, ideas, whatever. The other is just to capture all of my actions into individual buckets. Every page is a channel. Whenever a task pops up I put it into one of the channels

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My go to are the Hobonichi A6 notebooks. Blank and beautiful. No eccentric Japanese quotes or sketches of foxes or whatever else they have added recently to the Techo. I know this is probably part of the charm, but to be honest, I want that 20% lost paper per page to be mine.

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6 / Pocket Notebooks

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Finally I have been using pocket notebooks for over a decade. These go with me wherever I go. Its a practice that has served me well and even if it’s one note, its one note less bouncing in your head or worse, lost forever. I hate that.

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Issue 036 of my newsletter In Abeyance is now out. This issue concentrates on adaptive façade, David Attenborough’s latest documentary, Ørsted, The 99% Invisible City and Signify.

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I finally found a good place for stationary in Scandinavia, the Pen Store out in Stockholm. Ordered a couple of bottles of ink (Iroshizuku Yama-budo and Lamy Topaz), a bunch of refills and a Lamy Safari Mango (to match up with the brown ink). Package arrived within a few days in a gloriously yellow box.

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Conker Season continues.

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🎨 002 / Doodlober

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🎨 001 / Doodlober

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I’m certainly not partaking in ‘Inktober’ this year (because Jake Parker) but will be participating in Doodlober. I just made it up, you can use it widely and freely.

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For years I have always thought that a habit tracker is a very powerful motivator. So much so I even designed one for a few years. Then I thought that maybe in a notebook. Then in an app. Then I know online.

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Nothing was really working. I would loose interest. So I decided to go very lo-fi. Double page from my Field Notes with 365ish boxes. The single most important task. I might do a bigger one with several smaller tasks and put it on my wall

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-09-27T08:20:16-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/09/27/for-years-i-have-always/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/09/24/issue-of-my-newsletter-in/", "content_html": "

Issue 035 of my newsletter In Abeyance is out. Leader topic for this week is submerged floating tunnels. Yes, as mad as that.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-09-24T14:25:15-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/09/24/issue-of-my-newsletter-in/", "tags": ["Photos","Stet"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/09/22/conker-season/", "content_html": "

Conker season.

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What are you looking at?

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-09-14T13:08:12-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/09/14/what-are-you-looking-at/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/09/10/this-one-is-a-day/", "content_html": "

This one is a day late but issue 034 ‘On Bridges’ of my newsletter In Abeyance is out. This issue equals the same number of issues sent out last year. As always the subject crept up on me but I ended up learning a lot about bridges over the last few days.

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It took me weeks. It got to the point that Yasmine was sick and tired of me looking at watch websites. Endlessly navigating between different styles, then checking them out on YouTube in the hope that I would be convinced. It didn’t all finally fall into place until this morning. A watch I may have looked at before in passing.

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For weeks now I have been trending towards the Certina DS-8, a more beautiful and understated timepiece you probably are unlikely to find. My problem with it wasn’t the price, it was the very fact of its appeal. It was steel (and there had heft) it was large enough to make it presence felt. I went for utility instead.

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The Swatch Skinera offers me the function over form that I was desperately seeking.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-09-06T03:17:01-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/09/06/it-took-me-weeks-it/", "tags": ["Photos","Watches"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/09/05/all-the-trees/", "content_html": "

All the trees.

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Usie.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-08-30T14:03:49-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/08/30/usie/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/08/26/issue-of-my-newsletter-in/", "content_html": "

Issue 033 of my newsletter In Abeyance is out. This issue has a decidedly Japanese flavour and touches upon circular architecture, the Hobonichi Techo, Perskovite and some vertical agriculture.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-08-26T15:56:12-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/08/26/issue-of-my-newsletter-in/", "tags": ["Photos","Stet"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/08/15/it-has-been-several-years/", "content_html": "\"\"\n

It has been several years since I worked so long on a single piece. The features available to me in Procreate allows me to experiment in a way I have never been able to do before. Looking forward to sharing the full piece eventually.

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Not every day you see a bunch of balloons gliding above your head.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-08-13T13:05:49-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/08/13/not-every-day-you-see/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/08/12/issue-of-my-newsletter-in/", "content_html": "

Issue 032 of my newsletter In Abeyance is out now. This issue we talk about hydrogen energy, the future of BIM software, and the work of Mateusz Urbanowicz.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-08-12T14:19:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/08/12/issue-of-my-newsletter-in/", "tags": ["Photos","Stet"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/08/09/054838/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-08-09T06:48:38-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/08/09/054838/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/08/08/sometimes-you-need-things-to/", "content_html": "\"\"\n

Sometimes you need things to focus your attention on to keep you centred.

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Hellerup

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Issue 031 of my newsletter In Abeyance is out. This is an important issue for me as I am changing the format a little bit to allow me to finish my book (currently finishing off chapter 07 of 12).

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-07-29T01:38:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/07/29/issue-of-my-newsletter-in/", "tags": ["Photos","Stet"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/07/24/121719/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-07-24T13:17:19-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/07/24/121719/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/07/22/mohammad-el-sharif/", "title": "Mohammad El Sharif", "content_html": "

I lost my uncle.

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My mother’s face crumbled on the call. She couldn’t hold back the tears. Neither could I.

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He was by and large a towering figure in my life. To understand the reverence that I held for this man is to understand my mother’s own upbringing. My uncle was the same age as my father, they were in the same class - small town Lebanon. My uncle however couldn’t finish his schooling. He had to shoulder the responsibility left by his own father. My grandfather died around the ages of 50 (heart attack) and left behind him his wife and eight children. The oldest barely in her early 20s. The youngest barely a child of 4 years old. I remember considering the weight that was on his shoulders. Yet for most of his life my uncle was a jovial character. His smile always warm. Natural.

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My favourite memories that are seared into my memory however are as a child he held a special place. He loved kids. So much so that even after raising his fathers, he had seven of his own. During the years of war, he would pick us all up from the airport, an arduous journey, with a smile on his face. The best welcoming committee anyone could hope for. Optimism always shining, even when the country had fallen apart.

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In that same mini bus/van he would pile all the cousins (there must have been 10 of us at a time) up and take us to the beach. Then we would go and get the best ice cream in the world (I made sure we had the same at our wedding). When we got home his work was not done, he would line us all up, hose us down from all the sand and salt water before sending us off to our mothers.

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Sharp. He was a do-er. He would get shit done. I remember my mother telling me about the times her brother would come back exhausted from work after most of her family had gone to sleep. My mother would make him something to eat and off to bed. Only to wake up again before the family had woken up and repeat the cycle all over again.

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He wasn’t a flamboyant character. A man who always lived in modesty. A man who lived two lives. One before and after his stroke. Things changed. There was a brief time where his mind wandered. Then there was a time where he was obsessed with the family tree. Something was lost. In life, you get one body and one mind. Sometimes parts of one fail before the other.

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My mother had seen him a few days earlier. They’d talked for 20 minutes (a rarified feat), but he was getting hungry so he had to excuse himself and go. You’d get a few minutes from him here and there. Always in a seeming rush. ‘Don’t worry, we’ll catch up soon.’

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My uncle Mohammad died yesteday.

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And breathe…

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Sometimes you need a good old think, a piece of paper and a pen to solve the difficult problems. Today I ‘solved’ two issues that relate back to the work I am doing on Stet.Build. The first related to the format that will unlock a bunch of things for me. The second is in how I use Twitter.

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Dino Park

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Issue 030 of my newsletter In Abeyance is out. This one has empathetic leadership, world energy and some analogue vs digital.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-07-16T15:20:17-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/07/16/issue-of-my-newsletter-in/", "tags": ["Photos","Stet"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/07/12/in-denmark-kids-draw-things/", "content_html": "

In Denmark, kids draw things as big as their imaginations allows them, with massive sticks of chalk. Temporary graffiti. Also might use that as a self portrait.

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Daily / 003

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Kinda annoyed by the smudge…but only just. It’s the sort of thing that doesn’t exist in the digital world. Cmd+Z and its gone.

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From earlier today. I’ve missed playing with watercolours.

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For years I have been buying art supplies and notebooks and all manner of stationary. Over the last 6 months as we have settled into life in Denmark I have the time and mental space to use all this stuff. They are like small gifts my previous self gave to my current self.\n\"\"

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Also working on something else which has been burning a hole in my head for years. The year of consolidation continues. If it wasn’t for fucking Corona, this year would/could have been awesome on so many fronts.

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Working on something which has been burning a hole in my brain for a few months now.

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Issue 029 of my newsletter In Abeyance tackles architectural glass. This issue marks the halfway mark of the newsletter. Like everyone else on the list I’m always interested and excited to find out what the next subject is and what I will learn.

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On the road towards the culmination of 2 years work. Super excited.

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Dribbble has been a source of inspiration for a while now. More importantly however is that I enjoy looking back at the work in the same way I enjoy looking back at my photos and previous posts. So I’ll try and post something new from my work in progress on a more regular basis.

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Sunday afternoon sketch while the kids play.

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Daily Sketch.

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I have wanted to keep a sketchbook that I actually use on a daily basis for years. I would keep these books and use them sporadically. This meant books got filled over several years. At the rate I’m going that trend will hopefully change and for once I will actually use all the stationary that I have bought over these years.

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Something felt off.

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I put the final touches on the latest issue and then we went downstairs for the kids to play in the park. I normally take a small notebook with me and just try and collect my thoughts for a few minutes while the kids play in the sand (I hate playing in the sand). Across from me was a tree. I looked up and just thought to myself ‘I can actually see this tree. Why can’t I draw the thing?’ I could see the values, I could see details. So I went back to my favourite teacher, Alphonso Dunn. The man is arguable the best art teacher I have ever had. I recommend you buy both his books and subscribe to his channel. Its all gold.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-06-13T12:51:36-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/06/13/reseeing-the-tree/", "tags": ["Photos","Articles"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/06/13/issue-of-my-newsletter-in/", "content_html": "

Issue 028 of my newsletter In Abeyance is out. This one was different. The tock issues are usually a lighter affair, but with my renewed attention and focus I was able to expand on several subjects. Also updated the design of the email itself.

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Reading the indepth interview that Miyazaki gave for My neighbour Totoro and today was transported there with a brief visit to Fredericksburg park. 10 minutes from the house and absolutely breathtaking.

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Writing is often messy business. At least in those initial stages when a piece is not fully formed. You have the various threads. The ideas are relatively clear in your mind. They’re just all in the wrong place. Paper doesn’t judge. It doesn’t care for such things. I’ve ‘relearnt’ the importance of staying on paper for as long as possible. The text in the photo became the introduction of my latest issue.

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Two weeks into my digital declutter and this is what my mornings are now starting to look like. Spend as much time on the paper before moving to digital. I’m also now starting to think about how I begin to introduce media back into my diet. It won’t be the free for all that it once was. That person is long gone and I honestly have no intention of bringing him back.

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Issue 027 of my newsletter In Abeyance is out. This one is all about wind turbines and easily the most fun I have had writing an issue. I attribute this to the manner in which I am now writing these pieces, which I’ll go into in future posts.

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Issue 026 of my newsletter In Abeyance is out. This issue is about 3D printing, the true cost of solar, the cooling prize and AutoMEP.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-05-19T01:21:05-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/05/19/issue-of-my-newsletter-in/", "tags": ["Photos","Stet"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/05/17/daily-sketch/", "content_html": "

03 / Daily Sketch

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02 / Daily Sketch

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01 / Daily Sketch

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Trying to introduce sketching into my day.

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Pearls of water.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-05-12T05:10:53-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/05/12/pearls-of-water/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/05/10/ive-been-having-fun-discovering/", "content_html": "

I’ve been having fun discovering the simple jobs of things I bought years ago and now I have the opportunity to spend more time with them and use them more.

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First up is probably one of the most elegant and functional ballpoint pen ever made, the Rotring 600.

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🥖 Look, it took me about two months but I’m now on team bread making.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-05-08T07:25:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/05/08/look-it-took-me-about/", "tags": ["Photos","Cooking"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/05/08/061545/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-05-08T07:15:45-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/05/08/061545/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/05/06/071448/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-05-06T08:14:48-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/05/06/071448/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/05/05/issue-of-my-newsletter-in/", "content_html": "

Issue 025 of my newsletter In Abeyance is out. This one is all about data centres and marries my love for the built environment with my love for technology.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-05-05T12:35:44-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/05/05/issue-of-my-newsletter-in/", "tags": ["Photos","Stet"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/05/03/042711/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-05-03T05:27:11-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/05/03/042711/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/05/03/doing-some-research-for-the/", "content_html": "

Doing some research for the next issue of my newsletter, I saw this table. Obviously blogging software does not have green credentials. WordPress, the biggest player (as far as I’m concerned) is tracking with a D rating. @manton any ideas where Micro.blog fits into all of this?

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Finally got something Danish that isn’t groceries. I know it’s only a box of pencils but like Frank Chimero says:

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Get enthusiasm on the cheap by buying a fancy wooden pencil to write everything down. A $3 pencil is now more exciting than a $2,000 computer. Many people will do the most mundane work just to feel a good tool fly.

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\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-04-28T07:07:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/04/28/finally-got-something-danish-that/", "tags": ["Photos","Stationary"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/04/26/064907/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-04-26T07:49:07-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/04/26/064907/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/04/26/aeroplane/", "content_html": "

Aeroplane.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-04-26T06:21:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/04/26/aeroplane/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/04/25/151500/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-04-25T16:15:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/04/25/151500/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/04/25/this-collaboration-between-viking-and/", "content_html": "

This collaboration between Viking and Caran D’ache has definitely been added to my want list.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-04-25T09:17:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/04/25/this-collaboration-between-viking-and/", "tags": ["Photos","Stationary"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/04/24/the-thinnest-of-moons-in/", "content_html": "

The thinnest of moons in the distance.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-04-24T15:25:49-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/04/24/the-thinnest-of-moons-in/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/04/22/nailed-it/", "content_html": "

Nailed it.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-04-22T16:04:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/04/22/nailed-it/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/04/19/ladybird/", "content_html": "

Ladybird.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-04-19T05:57:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/04/19/ladybird/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/04/18/issue-of-my-newsletter-in/", "content_html": "

Issue 024 of my newsletter In Abeyance is out. This one looks at the construction industry’s response to COVID-19, Hadrian X and Monograph.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-04-18T11:17:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/04/18/issue-of-my-newsletter-in/", "tags": ["Photos","Stet"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/04/18/coffee-time/", "content_html": "

Coffee time.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-04-18T07:13:47-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/04/18/coffee-time/", "tags": ["Photos","Coffee"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/04/15/in-light-of-other-stationary/", "content_html": "

In light of other stationary porn being shared, thought I would share my favourite pairings.

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Muji notebook. Muji 0.38 Gel ink pen. Pilot Sign Pen - while I have a picture of the Pilot Sign Pen here, my absolute favourite thick pen is the Pilot V Sign pen.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-04-15T15:42:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/04/15/in-light-of-other-stationary/", "tags": ["Photos","Stationary"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/04/14/zane-following-along-with-rob/", "content_html": "

Zane following along with Rob Biddulph and #drawwithrob - easily his favourite thing at the moment.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-04-14T12:07:40-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/04/14/zane-following-along-with-rob/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/04/09/it-will-all-be-good/", "content_html": "

‘It will all be good again.’

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-04-09T05:30:14-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/04/09/it-will-all-be-good/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/04/05/issue-of-my-newsletter-in/", "content_html": "

Issue 023 of my newsletter In Abeyance is out. This one was more difficult than usual to write, as it’s one of the first opinion pieces I’ve chosen to write.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-04-05T15:01:06-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/04/05/issue-of-my-newsletter-in/", "tags": ["Photos","Stet"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/03/31/life-is-happening-when-you/", "content_html": "

Life is happening when you look for it.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-03-31T11:25:01-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/03/31/life-is-happening-when-you/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/03/30/fluffy-clouds/", "content_html": "

Fluffy clouds.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-03-30T07:22:45-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/03/30/fluffy-clouds/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/03/22/first-days-of-spring/", "content_html": "

First days of spring.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-03-22T06:21:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/03/22/first-days-of-spring/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/03/10/issue-of-my-newsletter-in/", "content_html": "

Issue 022 of my newsletter In Abeyance is out. This issue focuses on Energy Vaults, Microlino, hydrogen trains and Zettelkasten.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-03-10T17:26:07-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/03/10/issue-of-my-newsletter-in/", "tags": ["Photos","Stet"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/02/25/issue-of-my-newsletter-in/", "content_html": "

Issue 021 of my newsletter In Abeyance is out now and shines the spotlight on drones. This one was fun to research but tough to write about because of the sheer volume of information around the subject.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-02-25T16:48:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/02/25/issue-of-my-newsletter-in/", "tags": ["Photos","Stet"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/02/23/zanes-drawings-are-getting-increasingly/", "content_html": "

Zane’s drawings are getting increasingly more elaborate.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-02-23T15:48:30-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/02/23/zanes-drawings-are-getting-increasingly/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/02/22/130423/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-02-22T14:04:23-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/02/22/130423/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/02/21/153754/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-02-21T16:37:54-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/02/21/153754/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/02/20/112145/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-02-20T12:21:45-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/02/20/112145/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/02/19/120813/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-02-19T13:08:13-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/02/19/120813/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/02/18/he-wont-be-this-small/", "content_html": "

He won’t be this small forever.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-02-18T09:07:22-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/02/18/he-wont-be-this-small/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/02/17/141305/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-02-17T15:13:05-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/02/17/141305/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/02/16/084320/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-02-16T09:43:20-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/02/16/084320/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/02/15/132945/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-02-15T14:29:45-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/02/15/132945/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/02/14/134225/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-02-14T14:42:25-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/02/14/134225/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/02/13/124244/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-02-13T13:42:44-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/02/13/124244/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/02/12/minimal-setup/", "content_html": "

Minimal setup.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-02-12T16:11:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/02/12/minimal-setup/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/02/11/instasnow-in-copenhagen/", "content_html": "

Insta-snow in Copenhagen

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-02-11T09:46:52-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/02/11/instasnow-in-copenhagen/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/02/11/big-day-when-sunrise-is/", "content_html": "

Big day when sunrise is before 8am and sunset is after 5pm. Can you feel it? Winter is nearly over and we start unlocking.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-02-11T06:59:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/02/11/big-day-when-sunrise-is/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/02/10/issue-of-my-newsletter-in/", "content_html": "

Issue 020 of my newsletter In Abeyance is out. This issue is about blade graveyards, cities and roads.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-02-10T15:50:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/02/10/issue-of-my-newsletter-in/", "tags": ["Photos","Stet"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/02/10/142740/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-02-10T15:27:40-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/02/10/142740/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/02/09/it-was-pretty-cold-and/", "content_html": "

It was pretty cold and windy, but that didn’t stop Ryan from enjoying the magic of a flower.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-02-09T11:27:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/02/09/it-was-pretty-cold-and/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/02/08/055947/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-02-08T06:59:47-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/02/08/055947/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/02/07/073600/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-02-07T08:36:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/02/07/073600/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/02/06/064139/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-02-06T07:41:39-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/02/06/064139/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/02/05/104645/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-02-05T11:46:45-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/02/05/104645/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/02/04/train-tracks/", "content_html": "

Train tracks.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-02-04T02:55:09-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/02/04/train-tracks/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/02/03/kids-boxes/", "content_html": "

Kids & Boxes.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-02-03T03:02:43-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/02/03/kids-boxes/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/02/02/sweet-potato-buns-nailed-it/", "content_html": "

Sweet potato buns. Nailed it this time.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-02-02T14:11:50-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/02/02/sweet-potato-buns-nailed-it/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/02/01/092313/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-02-01T10:23:13-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/02/01/092313/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/01/29/a-big-to-the-chinese/", "content_html": "

A big 🖕 to the Chinese government for trying to put political pressure on other nations to assimilate to their censorship hive mind. It’s rejected outright.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-01-29T13:37:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/01/29/a-big-to-the-chinese/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/01/29/cmon/", "content_html": "

C’mon.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-01-29T12:47:23-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/01/29/cmon/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/01/26/isssue-of-my-newsletter-in/", "content_html": "

Isssue 019 of my newsletter In Abeyance is out, The Circular Economy. This one has a lot of noise and material being generated for it. Definitely a topic to watch for how it moves in the future.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-01-26T03:06:53-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/01/26/isssue-of-my-newsletter-in/", "tags": ["Photos","Stet","Watches"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/01/22/oh-hello/", "content_html": "

Oh. Hello.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-01-22T08:17:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/01/22/oh-hello/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/01/15/love-these-chilled-out-lamps/", "content_html": "

Love these ‘chilled out’ lamps.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-01-15T07:55:21-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/01/15/love-these-chilled-out-lamps/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/01/13/when-we-first-moved-to/", "content_html": "

When we first moved to Denmark, we ended up buying a few books on the iPad as it was easily accessible. The clear standout stories were the Rabbit & Bear series. Like music that reminds you of a person, this book will always remind us of our 1st weeks in Copenhagen. Perfect.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-01-13T16:30:13-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/01/13/when-we-first-moved-to/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/01/12/finally-getting-to-read-the/", "content_html": "

Finally getting to read the masterpiece that is Berlin. 20 years in the making.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-01-12T18:39:48-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/01/12/finally-getting-to-read-the/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/01/11/072041/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-01-11T08:20:41-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/01/11/072041/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/01/11/issue-of-my-in-abeyance/", "content_html": "

Issue 018 of my In Abeyance newsletter is out. For Volume 2, I’ve gone for purple.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-01-11T04:50:04-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/01/11/issue-of-my-in-abeyance/", "tags": ["Photos","Stet"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/01/09/completely-childish-i-know-but/", "content_html": "

Completely childish I know but the current POTUS (President of the United States) is totally one. Or what goes in one?

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-01-09T13:17:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/01/09/completely-childish-i-know-but/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/01/04/you-know-when-it-snows/", "content_html": "

You know when it snows a little and then this happens.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-01-04T08:47:05-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/01/04/you-know-when-it-snows/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2020/01/03/explain-this-to-me-martin/", "content_html": "

“Explain this to me Martin. Why is the cheese in Denmark so soft? Every time I go to slice it with a knife, it just sticks to the knife or worse crumples up.”
\n“You’re using the wrong tool. We solved this in the 60s.”
\nHe then introduced me to the OSTI cheese slicer. Brilliant.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2020-01-03T16:10:59-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2020/01/03/explain-this-to-me-martin/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/12/31/the-journal-on-the-left/", "content_html": "

The journal on the left is for 2018 & 2019. The journal on the right is for 2020 & 2021.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-12-31T04:52:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/12/31/the-journal-on-the-left/", "tags": ["Photos","Stationary"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/12/29/bringing-in-with-a-new/", "content_html": "

Bringing in 2020 with a new Incredible Hulk inspired colour scheme.

\n

2019\n\"\"

\n

2020\n\"\"

\n", "date_published": "2019-12-29T04:26:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/12/29/bringing-in-with-a-new/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/12/27/i-cannot-get-over-that/", "content_html": "

I cannot get over that blue sky. We’ve not seen it very often in recent weeks but it really is beautiful.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-12-27T16:35:42-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/12/27/i-cannot-get-over-that/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/12/27/issue-and-the-last-issue/", "content_html": "

Issue 017 and the last issue of the year (and volume one) of my newsletter In Abeyance is now out. The title of this issue is ‘Green Concrete’.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-12-27T14:39:28-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/12/27/issue-and-the-last-issue/", "tags": ["Photos","Stet"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/12/27/060748/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-12-27T07:07:48-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/12/27/060748/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/12/26/sketch-of-zane-showing-off/", "content_html": "

Sketch of Zane ‘showing off’.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-12-26T13:23:01-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/12/26/sketch-of-zane-showing-off/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/12/25/merry-christmas-everyone/", "content_html": "

🎄 Merry Christmas everyone.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-12-25T04:39:46-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/12/25/merry-christmas-everyone/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/12/21/103033/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-12-21T11:30:33-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/12/21/103033/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/12/20/as-sean-said-closest-well/", "content_html": "

As Sean said, ‘Closest we’ll get to eating at Noma.’

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-12-20T09:25:07-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/12/20/as-sean-said-closest-well/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/12/20/strain/", "content_html": "

S-train\n\"\"

\n", "date_published": "2019-12-20T03:02:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/12/20/strain/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/12/10/ryan-age/", "title": "Ryan, Age 2", "content_html": "\"\"\n

It’s Ryan’s birthday today. He’s turned 2. I realised that I may not have written how he was born. Having only experienced his brother’s birth 3 years earlier, I was somewhat expecting a difficult affair. The hospital sent us back home a few times. When Yasmine was officially and totally done, we drove at a reasonable pace to the hospital where we were informed that she was really at the end. I ambled downstairs to the car, called my brother to tell him it was all about to begin and went upstairs.

\n

Yasmine was getting in more pain very quickly. We were discussing epidurals (I was all in favour). Yasmine, as she is want to do, was questioning it all. The nurse patiently told us to wait as the doctor was around and she would come take a look and advise. Doctor came, she was 8cm dilated (i.e. very close). No time for epidural, the baby was coming out very soon. 20 minutes later he was out.

\n

It’s been a different adventure than what we went though with Zane but Ryan’s been a great baby, now a proper toddler. Here’s to many more little guy.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-12-10T14:30:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/12/10/ryan-age/", "tags": ["Photos","Articles"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/12/05/issue-of-my-newsletter-in/", "content_html": "

Issue 016 of my newsletter In Abeyance is out. I have found that I am oftentimes looking to the future and highlighting the road we need to take or make happen. In this issue, I want to bring some positive vibes and put the spotlight on where we have already made progress and projects that showcase built design at its best.

\n

Next issue will be the last for 2019.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-12-05T16:55:20-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/12/05/issue-of-my-newsletter-in/", "tags": ["Photos","Stet"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/11/20/i-was-kindly-reminded-that/", "content_html": "

I was kindly reminded that I haven’t posted about the latest issue of In Abeyance. Issue 015 is out now and it’s all about Batteries. Subscribe here if you like the good kind of email.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-11-20T01:37:28-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/11/20/i-was-kindly-reminded-that/", "tags": ["Photos","Stet"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/11/17/no-idea-what-this-anime/", "content_html": "

No idea what this anime face is for on a train ticket but I love it.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-11-17T06:02:46-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/11/17/no-idea-what-this-anime/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/11/12/tivoli/", "content_html": "

Tivoli

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-11-12T11:03:46-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/11/12/tivoli/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/11/10/080750/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-11-10T09:07:50-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/11/10/080750/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/11/03/swans/", "content_html": "

Swans

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-11-03T08:06:41-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/11/03/swans/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/11/03/lagkagehusets/", "content_html": "

Lagkagehusets

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-11-03T06:17:48-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/11/03/lagkagehusets/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/11/02/charging-an-ev-for-the/", "content_html": "

Charging an EV for the first time.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-11-02T11:33:23-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/11/02/charging-an-ev-for-the/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/10/30/id-completely-forgotten-about-this/", "content_html": "

I’d completely forgotten about this graphic representation of my RSS feed on Feedbin. It’s the kind of stat I wish was part of Micro.blog, along with how many consecutive posts i’ve strung together, how many photos i’ve posted, how many articles I’ve written, what was the longest article I’ve written. Fun stats that only I would even mildly care about.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-10-30T13:47:26-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/10/30/id-completely-forgotten-about-this/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/10/27/shhhhhhhh-be-veeewwwy-quiet/", "content_html": "

Shhhhhhhh. Be veeewwwy quiet!

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-10-27T08:16:39-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/10/27/shhhhhhhh-be-veeewwwy-quiet/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/10/26/first-pic-in-copenhagen/", "content_html": "

First pic in Copenhagen.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-10-26T05:03:46-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/10/26/first-pic-in-copenhagen/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/10/23/so-thats-it-for-me/", "content_html": "

So that’s it for me and #inktober this year.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-10-23T16:03:36-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/10/23/so-thats-it-for-me/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/10/20/083107/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-10-20T09:31:07-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/10/20/083107/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/10/13/in-honour-of-my-first/", "content_html": "

In honour of my first time on an electric scooter.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-10-13T16:17:04-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/10/13/in-honour-of-my-first/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/10/13/i-loved-these-security-deterrent/", "content_html": "

I loved these security deterrent balls in front of the parliament building (at least I think it is the parliament building). The best was the full grown man practicing his parkour across them 😂.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-10-13T09:03:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/10/13/i-loved-these-security-deterrent/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/10/13/055824/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-10-13T06:58:24-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/10/13/055824/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/10/13/my-favourite-thing-about-the/", "content_html": "

My favourite thing about the architecture in Copenhagen is that they are not afraid to use colour. Even the flowers.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-10-13T06:21:26-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/10/13/my-favourite-thing-about-the/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/10/12/134417/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-10-12T14:44:17-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/10/12/134417/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/10/11/051443/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-10-11T06:14:43-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/10/11/051443/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/10/10/my-first-encounter-with-my/", "content_html": "

My first encounter with my new home away from home.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-10-10T06:51:26-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/10/10/my-first-encounter-with-my/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/10/09/133432/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-10-09T14:34:32-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/10/09/133432/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/10/09/first-pic-of-copenhagen-during/", "content_html": "

First pic of Copenhagen during the day. I’ve seen this bridge multiple times in our YouTube exploration of the city, now home is right behind it (at least for a month).

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-10-09T06:37:46-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/10/09/first-pic-of-copenhagen-during/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/10/07/day-of-inktober-micromobility-toyota/", "content_html": "

Day 7 of #Inktober #micromobility #toyota #i-road

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-10-07T15:05:29-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/10/07/day-of-inktober-micromobility-toyota/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/10/06/the-original-mobility-warrior-inktober/", "content_html": "

The original mobility warrior. #Inktober #micromobility

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-10-06T03:34:59-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/10/06/the-original-mobility-warrior-inktober/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/10/05/inktober-day-its-all-about/", "content_html": "

Inktober Day 5. It’s all about the trike.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-10-05T11:31:10-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/10/05/inktober-day-its-all-about/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/10/04/issue-of-my-newsletter-in/", "content_html": "

Issue 013 of my newsletter In Abeyance is now live. This one was a lot of fun to research and write about, although I barely scratched the surface. Also it’s linked to my theme for Inktober.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-10-04T17:54:10-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/10/04/issue-of-my-newsletter-in/", "tags": ["Photos","Stet"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/10/04/inktober-this-is-the-most/", "content_html": "

Inktober. This is the most fun I’ve had drawing something on my iPad since I got it.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-10-04T14:23:17-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/10/04/inktober-this-is-the-most/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/10/03/inktober-continues-to-roll-on/", "content_html": "

Inktober continues to roll on for me. The big difference for me is the use of the iPad. Makes it therapy.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-10-03T13:17:10-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/10/03/inktober-continues-to-roll-on/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/10/02/so-im-taking-inspiration-from/", "content_html": "

So I’m taking inspiration from @jakeparker for this series (in that he creates one large image). The theme is micromobility.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-10-02T14:15:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/10/02/so-im-taking-inspiration-from/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/10/01/ok-i-lied-i-couldnt/", "content_html": "

Ok, I lied. I couldn’t help myself. Here’s my first sketch for Inktober 2019, inspired by our future home and the Christiania Bike.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-10-01T15:27:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/10/01/ok-i-lied-i-couldnt/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/07/27/a-view-from-inside-tokyu/", "content_html": "

A view from inside Tokyu Hands. All the colours.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-07-27T09:03:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/07/27/a-view-from-inside-tokyu/", "tags": ["Photos","Stationary"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/07/19/it-is-somewhat-late-this/", "content_html": "

It is somewhat late this week, but issue 008 of my bi-monthly newsletter, In Abeyance is out.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-07-20T00:27:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/07/19/it-is-somewhat-late-this/", "tags": ["Photos","Stet"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/07/10/161912/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-07-10T17:19:12-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/07/10/161912/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/07/10/064312/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-07-10T07:43:12-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/07/10/064312/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/07/09/033517/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-07-09T04:35:17-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/07/09/033517/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/07/08/skyscrapers-in-the-jungle/", "content_html": "

Skyscrapers in the jungle.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-07-08T08:46:23-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/07/08/skyscrapers-in-the-jungle/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/07/08/i-spent-a-year-in/", "content_html": "

I spent a year in Doha discussing green facades. This however is the real deal in Singapore.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-07-08T08:42:44-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/07/08/i-spent-a-year-in/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/07/04/issue-of-my-bimonthly-newsletter/", "content_html": "

Issue 007 of my bi-monthly newsletter about the built environment, In Abeyance, is out. This issue is concentrate on Tall Timber. This one practically wrote itself and I could have easily written several more 1000 words. Maybe for a future issue.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-07-04T13:00:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/07/04/issue-of-my-bimonthly-newsletter/", "tags": ["Photos","Stet"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/06/30/abu-dhabi/", "content_html": "

Abu Dhabi

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-06-30T06:49:41-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/06/30/abu-dhabi/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/06/21/big-fan-of-tom-serge/", "content_html": "

Big fan of Tom & Serge in Dubai.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-06-21T06:57:03-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/06/21/big-fan-of-tom-serge/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/06/20/issue-of-my-bimonthly-newsletter/", "content_html": "

Issue 006 of my bi-monthly newsletter, In Abeyance, about the built environment is out. With this issue I’m trying a slightly new format that will come out every third Thursday.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-06-20T14:42:16-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/06/20/issue-of-my-bimonthly-newsletter/", "tags": ["Photos","Stet"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/06/16/ryan-checking-out-what-he/", "content_html": "

Ryan checking out what he wants to drink.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-06-16T03:48:16-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/06/16/ryan-checking-out-what-he/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/06/14/one-for-macgenie/", "content_html": "

One for @macgenie :)

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-06-14T18:46:07-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/06/14/one-for-macgenie/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/06/12/couldnt-help-myself-twitter-had/", "content_html": "

Couldn’t help myself. Twitter had Ollie. We can have…wait for it Molly. @macgenie @manton

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-06-12T07:30:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/06/12/couldnt-help-myself-twitter-had/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/06/05/sneak-peak-from-tomorrows-issue/", "content_html": "

Sneak peak from tomorrow’s issue of In Abeyance. Subscribe now over at www.stet.li/ia

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-06-05T16:09:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/06/05/sneak-peak-from-tomorrows-issue/", "tags": ["Photos","Stet"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/06/03/the-boys-had-a-proper/", "content_html": "

The boys had a proper nature lesson this morning at the park. Tons of birds in the trees, a few started hovering right in front of us. Yasmine quickly realised what the reason was. A big, fat juicy worm in the grass that the birds had spotted. The boys ‘protected’ the worm, as they took a closer look of it and then moved away to let nature do her thing.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-06-03T12:34:38-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/06/03/the-boys-had-a-proper/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/06/01/green-planet/", "content_html": "

Green Planet

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-06-01T04:03:14-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/06/01/green-planet/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/05/31/havent-bought-and-read-an/", "content_html": "

Haven’t bought and read an issue of Edge in decades(?), certainly 15 years.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-05-31T11:25:26-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/05/31/havent-bought-and-read-an/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/05/31/like-something-out-of-nausicaa/", "content_html": "

Like something out of Nausicaa

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-05-31T10:23:12-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/05/31/like-something-out-of-nausicaa/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/05/31/atlantis/", "content_html": "

Atlantis

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-05-31T05:47:38-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/05/31/atlantis/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/05/23/finished-off-this-piece-that/", "content_html": "

Finished off this piece that I started earlier this year. Even found a permenant home on my about page.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-05-23T12:34:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/05/23/finished-off-this-piece-that/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/05/03/the-kids-could-not-resist/", "content_html": "

The kids could not resist the colours at ELC today.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-05-03T10:03:54-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/05/03/the-kids-could-not-resist/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/05/01/we-had-a-little-visitor/", "content_html": "

We had a little visitor who fell out of his nest earlier today. Kids loved it. Thankfully she was able to fly back up on her own.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-05-01T13:54:23-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/05/01/we-had-a-little-visitor/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/05/01/cover-artwork-for-issue-of/", "content_html": "

Cover artwork for issue 004 of my monthly newsletter In Abeyance. This issue was a lot of fun to put together. It also comes with a bunch of changes to the format of the email itself and changes to the website from earlier this month.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-05-01T08:42:06-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/05/01/cover-artwork-for-issue-of/", "tags": ["Photos","Stet"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/04/27/grass-stained-green/", "content_html": "

Grass stained green.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-04-27T01:56:08-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/04/27/grass-stained-green/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/04/12/its-been-several-years-since/", "content_html": "

It’s been several years since we came out to the Ripe Market. Good day out for the family.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-04-12T08:10:59-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/04/12/its-been-several-years-since/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/04/11/and-now-its-ryans-turn/", "content_html": "

🏖 And now it’s Ryan’s turn.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-04-11T05:35:43-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/04/11/and-now-its-ryans-turn/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/04/11/zanes-beaching-it-up-today/", "content_html": "

🏖 Zane’s beaching it up today.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-04-11T05:05:39-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/04/11/zanes-beaching-it-up-today/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/04/03/heres-the-cover-to-issue/", "content_html": "

Here’s the cover to issue 003 of my newsletter In Abeyance (comes out tomorrow). This will be my first 2 parter and centers around Hyperloop. If you’ve not subscribed yet, now’s an excellent time to rectify that easily avoidable error.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-04-03T14:49:41-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/04/03/heres-the-cover-to-issue/", "tags": ["Photos","Stet"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/03/29/its-all-about-type-this/", "content_html": "

It’s all about type this weekend. Really diving into the weeds here.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-03-29T23:19:03-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/03/29/its-all-about-type-this/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/03/25/122604/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-03-25T13:26:04-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/03/25/122604/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/03/08/witch-hat-atelier-from-kodansha/", "content_html": "

Witch Hat Atelier from Kodansha Comics looks AMAZING. Coming out on the 2nd of April, think I’ll be buying this one when it comes out.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-03-08T13:20:31-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/03/08/witch-hat-atelier-from-kodansha/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/03/08/actually-love-the-new-dxb/", "content_html": "

Actually love the new DXB logo.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-03-08T08:51:16-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/03/08/actually-love-the-new-dxb/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/02/22/feedbin-has-a-great-built/", "content_html": "

Feedbin has a great built in feature that I’ve not used very often. Click on the name of the site you’re following, will give you a graph of the average number of posts made over the time you’ve subscribed. kaa.bz is following roughly a post a day, which sounds right.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-02-22T12:19:04-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/02/22/feedbin-has-a-great-built/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/02/15/every-last-drop-of-that/", "content_html": "

📷 Every last drop of that ice cream 🍦.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-02-15T06:12:07-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/02/15/every-last-drop-of-that/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/02/09/clear-blue-skies-at-the/", "content_html": "

📷 Clear blue skies at the office.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-02-09T15:00:19-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/02/09/clear-blue-skies-at-the/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/02/05/if-youve-not-subscribed-to/", "content_html": "

✉️ If you’ve not subscribed to my newsletter, now is a great time to do it. Subscribe over at www.stet.li/ia. The very first issue will drop on Thursday.

\n

Here’s the cover.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-02-05T12:18:33-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/02/05/if-youve-not-subscribed-to/", "tags": ["Photos","Stet"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/02/02/out-with-the-old-and/", "content_html": "

Out with the old and in with the new. My yearly shaving cream switch.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-02-02T23:50:50-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/02/02/out-with-the-old-and/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2019/01/25/zane-and-the-diplodocus/", "content_html": "

Zane and the Diplodocus.

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2019-01-25T03:48:56-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2019/01/25/zane-and-the-diplodocus/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2018/12/25/la-mer/", "content_html": "

La Mer

\n\"\"\n", "date_published": "2018-12-25T08:05:04-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2018/12/25/la-mer/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2018/12/20/094953/", "content_html": "\"\"\n", "date_published": "2018-12-20T10:49:53-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2018/12/20/094953/", "tags": ["Photos"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2018/06/01/i-may-have-gone-a/", "content_html": "\n

I may have gone a bit overboard at Daiso today.

\n", "date_published": "2018-06-01T12:24:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2018/06/01/i-may-have-gone-a/", "tags": ["Photos","Stationary"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2017/03/23/its-all-happening-on-my/", "content_html": "

It’s all happening on my desk today. #watercolour #fieldnotesbrand #comics #characters #moonracket #midorimd

\n\n", "date_published": "2017-03-23T23:08:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2017/03/23/its-all-happening-on-my/", "tags": ["Photos","Stationary"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2015/07/29/its-all-about-the-japanese/", "content_html": "

It’s all about the Japanese stationary #midoritravelersnotebook #sailorink #midori

\n\n", "date_published": "2015-07-30T00:59:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2015/07/29/its-all-about-the-japanese/", "tags": ["Photos","Stationary"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2015/07/01/so-we-got-some-take/", "content_html": "

So we got some take out today (Briyani) and it came in these awesome glass pots (completely OTT) but was looking for a pen pot and sticker haven, perfect. #recycle #stationary #fieldnotes #pen #briyani

\n\n", "date_published": "2015-07-01T03:32:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2015/07/01/so-we-got-some-take/", "tags": ["Photos","Stationary"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2015/06/29/all-of-my-used-fieldnotes/", "content_html": "

All of my used #fieldnotes #moleskinecahier #baronfigapprentice notebooks 15 so far

\n\n", "date_published": "2015-06-29T04:54:00-04:00", "url": "https://www.kaa.bz/2015/06/29/all-of-my-used-fieldnotes/", "tags": ["Photos","Stationary"] }, { "id": "http://kaa.micro.blog/2015/05/06/180700/", "content_html": "

FINALLY! #bulletjournal #notebook #leuchtturm #leuchtturm1917

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A whole bunch of awesomeness came in the post today. #midorimd #midori #fieldnotes #leather #leathercase

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My new obsession- blue lead. Man I wish I’d discovered the joys of this simple addition to my arsenal 6 months ago. Live and learn. #bluelead #rotring600 #unipin #drawing #inking #moonracket

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The #nexus pen finally arrived today. Initial thoughts.

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  1. The pen is much larger than I thought it was going to be
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  2. The packaging is pretty well put together.
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  3. The Bock nib is massive. Unfortunately doesn’t indicate what type of nib it is either.
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  4. Having a Schmidt converter and Bock nib is great but would have been nicer if they had Nexus specific logos. Slightly diminishes the professional view of the product.
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  5. Matt coating is excellent.
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#nexus #namisu #fountainpen #pen #stationary

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Love customising my memo books. First time I do something to a Fieldnotes #fieldnotes #memobook #gellypen #whiteink

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Tools used this holiday break. Was able to draw 10 strips for season 2 of Moon Racket - and have thumbnails for the rest of the season. I had hoped to finish the art last year but taking my time with it means a better result - will start posting random panels soon. #kaweco #unipin #retro51 #sakura #shinhanart #tk4600

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Your pain is the breaking of the shell that encloses your understanding - Khalil Gibran

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Seaside views and walks in Beirut.

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I’ve waited a long time to finally use my hobonichi techo let the journaling begin. #journal #hobonichi

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Been waiting a long time to try out these bad boys. My first foray into Gee Urban aka #jherbin

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Got myself some #baronfig notebooks for Christmas. Shipped them in via #Shopandship - got some thoughts about both theses things and will share at some point #notebook #stationary

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We didn’t originally hit it off (that’s me and this Sailor Procolor 500) but after a bit of nib widening (just with my fingers) it works an absolute treat. Thin line but smooth.

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Just got back from watching the Transformers with Yanni. To be honest, I really don’t think I could have watched this movie and enjoyed it as much as I did with anyone but Yanni. See we both grew up watching and playing with the Transformers. We’ve had countless arguments about them , with them and because of them.

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So what did I think of the movie? First off, this isn’t a movie for everyone. Not everyone is going to appreciate the whole idea of transforming robots. If you’re a guy in your mid to late 20s this movie was made for you and me. Classic lines like:

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You've failed me once again Starscream.
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Echo straight out of the cartoons we would watch on a Saturday morning. The story was adequate in that it chugged along and there was something there in-between the awe-inspiring action scenes. I don’t usually get like this, but this movie was all about the robots, transforming and kicking the shit out of each other.

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Forget the bullshit attempts at humour, I swear that asshole who tried to write the American Pie riff needs to be taken outside and given a good kicking. It had absolutely no place in this movie. I’m sure it was some toss-jockey producer saying that they need more humour in the movie. Some of the humour was done well, like with Bubblebee and his great music choices at the beginning of the movie.

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Can someone explain the relevance of the Australian chick and the fat man? Comic relief and what exactly? Easily the most REDUNDANT characters I’ve ever seen in any movie. Also I’ve got to say that John Turturro’s role was a tad bit annoying. I love John (Big Lebowski being his crowning achievement as far as I’m concerned) but what the hell was this role all about?

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Anywho, enough about the peripheral characters, let’s concentrate on the stars of this movie, namely the Autobots. It’s great how they explained the whole morphing into cars and whatnot, that was very nicely done. What I didn’t really care for was the whole product placement within the actual fekking movie. Was it really necessary to have the whole Ebay thing? Or every car being a GMC? Or what about Nokia being Japanese as well? Or the Pepto Bismol? I mean seriously great chunks of this movie was nothing more than one big advert.

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However all of that disappeared, the second you saw Bubblebee transform into the newly supped up version of himself. Or Optimus Prime transforming for the first time. Starscream and Megatron transforming in mid air, combined with the sound effects and the music is enough to make you forget about all the short comings of the movie, because basically they COMPLETELY kicked it out of the whole theatre. I’ve never seen anything like that. It was meant to be larger than life and the effects delivered every step of the way.

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Bring on the sequel.

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Just to be perfectly clear, this post probably has spoilers, or links to spoiler materials, so if you’ve not watched the first season, take it from me and go buy it then come back a week later and read the post.

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Seeing as we don’t seem to agree on comic book movies (you are soo wrong), I thought it was weird that I effectively bought into the new Battlestar Galactica series based on his ‘recommendation’. I mean Mike’s a space geek (and proud of it), so he was bound to like it. When I saw the ads for it a while back on Sky I was intrigued, but unfortunately I don’t do TV, with the odd exception (Smallville, F1 and Lost). It’s not so much that I didn’t want to watch it on TV, it’s just that because I’m actually not programmed to wait for a program it slipped off my radar, and by the time I remembered it, it was like 3 episodes into the series, and I hate playing catchup.

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So Michael’s recommendation and a small throwaway blurb in Wired and I was well up for this series. I started watching it something like 2 week ago, half way through the mini-series, Sylvane comes in and see the pyrotechnics and decides to stick around and see what’s going on.

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For the next week we’d watch a couple of episodes a day, that’s how addicted we got to the program.

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Storyline

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The storyline is a very simple one. However all story are enhanced by the way they’re told. It’s a fact. Some of the most fascinating ideas for a story fall flat on their face due to poor execution. In the case of BG, it’s succeeds.

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If you’re reading this because you’re still on the fence here’s a quick synopses of the first 10 minutes of the mini-series. There’s a lot more to it but this sets the scene for you, then go out and rent/buy whatever and watch the series:

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The story centres around the 12 colonies. They exist somewhere in space, and they are very advanced humans. 40 years ago the man-made Cylons (read: robots) revolted against the humans, their masters. The war waged for a while (can’t remember how long) but a stalemate was reached, and the Cylons gathered themselves and left. A space station was made to act as a port where Humans and Cylons can talk things over. Every year the Humans send a representatives, every year the Cylons send no one…until now.

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What follows is an intricate plot through the complete extermination of the human race. I’ll leave it at that because I’ve said too much already.

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Characters

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Apparently the original Starbuck was a man, oh the controversy. So in re-imagining this series some of the pilots and the president are women. I love Starbuck. She’s insane, she’s tough and she’s got some classic lines in the series.

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Now I’m probably in the minority here, but I really love Gaius and his relationship in his head with Number 6 is great fun. Sylvane and Archie got really bored by these scenes and annoyed at the music in the background that would always play whenever these two decided to talk to each other. Can’t really say that it bothered me, since I was enjoying the dialogue that was being exchanged. The good Doctor also had the most memorable lines and scenes in the series… and not all of them were with Number 6 directly.

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Obviously I love Commander Adama, lots' of presence on the screen and his face is just fucked up enough and wrinkly for you to believe that he’s been through war. His voice is just like the guys in the cinema trailers, you know the ones that have been smoking since they were 5 years old, so it’s this harsh voice. He shows a lot of inner anger and the role of a man with the world literally on his shoulder. The nice thing about this guy in direct comparison to say Sheridan in Babylon 5 is that he’s not the hero Commander, in that he gets into the fighter and tries to act like he’s 20 years old. He knows his place, and knows where he has to be and that he makes the decisions, while others execute; if they’re good soldiers they do as they’re told. Definitely adds a bit of realism to the whole situation.

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Special FX

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Just a little history, I’m not a Star Trek fan, I’ve seen my share of Generations, but just bored me to tears, and well the storyline was a bit too generic for my liking. I’m a Babylon 5 nut. I love the series to bits. Admittedly it does look a bit dated now that I’ve gotten into Battlestar Galactica, but B5 set the pace for all other television space operas; what being the first to use CGI properly, compared to the models that were used for all previous space operas.

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So how are the fx in BG? Astounding is the word that comes to mind. It reminds me greatly of Robotech, in what they’ve done with the sheer amount of Cylon ships that are sent one after another. The missiles also have that trailing gas effect best seen in the Macross Plus series.

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One thing that I wasn’t really impressed with, which makes Firefly that more special, is the fact that there is sounds in space. We all know in space no one can hear you laugh. Sound doesn’t travel, so that was a bit disappointing, at least because I got pretty excited about that. Also let’s not forget that while Babylon 5 actually explained how artificial gravity was created in space, these finer points in the BG universe are just glossed over as with most space operas.

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Final Word

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I love the ending, great little cliffhanger that makes me anxious as all hell for October to get here right now so that I can get into this series again. It’s only been a couple of weeks since I saw it, but damn it I miss it already.

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In what shall be now lovingly refered to as my IMPULSE buy of the year, I got myself an A4 wacom tablet today.
\nAm I not beautiful?
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I’m sitting there and Darren walks in and sees how frustrated I was getting with my mouse, and trying to colour in my latest drawing. So he asks me why I don’t buy a graphics tablet? Honestly I couldn’t give him a reason, apart from the fact that they were too expensive. My daddy always says that you should never let money stand in your way….no that’s a COMPLETE lie, he’s more than happy for me to store the cash away for rainy days, I on the other hand don’t have that much restraint when it comes to certain things. Art equipment, books, graphic novels, and as it would seem computer equipment.

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I’ve been meaning to do this for a while now, since I took a picture of the tablet, I thought I’d also show people where Broken Kode is made every day. Hey who knows how long I’ll stay in this house. Does anyone else have similar photos of their ‘work’ environment?

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