peter honeyman

The Old West Side, once dubbed NIMBY Central by @peter.honeyman.org, really showed up! #A2Council

basic american hotel room

passes rudimentary bedbug check

checked into an airport hotel

Landed in San Jose

selfie, natch

I’m on board DL 357 from DTW to SJC

masked selfie in a linen button down shirt

I’m on board the Michigan Flyer bus to DTW for a short week in Santa Cruz

i hadn’t noticed this trompe l’œil before it’s at the liberty st. end of the ant alley 🐜 🐜 🐜

i love hill aud so much, i have seen literally* everyone there * not literally

ingalls mall, burton tower, rackham in the distance

formerly the natural history museum, now i think it houses the president, the provost and all their minions

it’s a beautiful day to walk around downtown and campus

selfie at the polling place (taken before opening)

i’m an election inspector!

ugh half the washers and dryers at mr. stadium are out of order, and none of the video games are working

it wasn’t like this, even a year ago #whatabummer

it’s still really clean, tho

#annarbor

One of my professors at the Leiden summer school told me something interesting. Historically, many linguistics textbooks and papers have been physically published in Leiden, often featuring ancient or minority writing systems. Before the digital typesetting era, typesetters in Leiden were […]

The photo shows a small tabletop sign or display card with the heading: “About 1905 — The Year This House Was Built!” The Cost of Living The sign lists various everyday goods and household items along with their prices from around the year 1905. It is printed on a tan, parchment-like background with a black frame around it, and uses a mix of serif and script fonts to give it an old-fashioned look. The list is organized into two columns, with checkboxes next to each item, and includes prices for food items like sirloin steak (12¢ per lb), milk (29¢ per gallon), and eggs (27¢ per dozen), as well as non-food items like men’s suits ($3.98–9.35 each), women’s shoes ($1.45–2.00 per pair), and an oak dining table ($11.98–16.48 each). In the background, there’s part of a rustic, green-painted object, possibly an old stove or container, giving the photo a vintage, homey atmosphere. The wooden surface underneath the sign adds to the historical charm.

eggs were 27¢ a dozen in 1905 when the presque isle lighthouse keeper's house was built

This photo shows a man [it's me!!] taking a selfie in front of a small, local restaurant. He's wearing glasses, has a gray goatee, and is dressed in an orange/coral colored shirt or jacket over what appears to be a striped shirt underneath. Behind him is a white building with horizontal siding that houses "Chat 'N Chew Homestyle" restaurant, as indicated by the hanging sign with a coffee cup logo. The building is a converted residential structure or small commercial building typical of family-owned establishments in smaller towns or rural areas. The setting is a highway with power lines visible, some RVs or trailers parked in the background, and well-maintained landscaping including a nicely shaped evergreen shrub in front of the restaurant. The sky is clear and blue, suggesting it's a pleasant day for dining out or exploring local eateries. This appears to be the kind of homestyle restaurant that travelers and locals might seek out for comfort food and a friendly atmosphere.

it's a 3½-hour drive home. we stopped at the chat n' chew in glennie for some homestyle cooking, no cap. home now.

c’est mon troisième anniversaire ! 🇫🇷

This photo shows the interior of a casual restaurant with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. In the foreground, a man [it’s me!] wearing glasses, an orange button-up shirt, and a black and white striped shirt underneath is taking a selfie. He has a gray beard and mustache. The dining area features numerous wooden tables with matching wooden chairs that have horizontal slats in their backs. The floor appears to be tiled, and there’s carpeting in the seating area. Large windows along one side let in natural light, creating bright patches of sunlight on the floor. The restaurant appears busy with diners of various ages seated throughout the space. You can see people engaged in conversation at their tables, with drinks and table settings visible. The overall ambiance suggests this is a popular local dining spot, possibly during lunch or brunch hours given the bright natural lighting streaming through the windows. The décor and furniture style gives the restaurant a family-friendly, neighborhood establishment feel rather than fine dining - the kind of place where people come for comfort food and casual meals.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

This photo shows someone [it’s Lynn!] enjoying fried fish at an outdoor meal. [Lynn] , wearing a gray sweater, is seated at a table covered with a bright orange tablecloth and is seasoning their food with pepper from a small shaker. The meal is served on decorative white plates with a geometric pattern. There are several pieces of golden-brown fried fish - one on the person’s plate and another on a separate plate. A styrofoam takeout container sits on the table containing additional fried fish, lemon wedges, and coleslaw in small containers, and what might be a dinner roll. The table setting includes silverware, a small bowl containing tartar sauce, and a larger bowl in the background. There’s also a glass visible on the table. The scene takes place outdoors, with grass and some foliage visible in the background, suggesting this might be a casual outdoor gathering centered around a fish fry.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

friday night fish fry (takeout) from connie’s in ossineke

we’re shooting pool at the local ossineke swillery

This photo shows a tall, cylindrical white lighthouse with a distinctive lantern room at the top featuring a green/dark colored roof and metal framework. The lighthouse stands prominently against a clear blue sky. Adjacent to it is a white keeper’s house with green trim around the windows and doors, giving it a traditional maritime appearance. The property includes a well-maintained lawn area with what appears to be picnic tables and playground equipment, suggesting it’s now used as a public site or park.

These photo shows a shorter, more conical white lighthouse with a black lantern room at the top. This lighthouse is built near a rocky shoreline, as evidenced by the stone wall or foundation visible in the foreground. The associated building is a white house with a distinctive slate or shingle roof, and there are wooden benches positioned around the property. An old anchor is displayed on the stone wall, adding to the maritime heritage theme. The setting appears more coastal and rugged compared to the first lighthouse.

Yesterday we drove up to Presque Isle, north of Alpena, to view (and climb!) the old (1840) and new (1870) lighthouses there

we learned how to make these octopus hotdogs watching the midnights diner series on netflix

beach selfie

tryna use binoculars with my phone’s camera, accidentally taking a video, ending up looking like something somehow familiar

This photo shows a beautiful beach scene with pristine sandy shores stretching toward calm blue-green waters. The sky dominates much of the frame, filled with dramatic white and gray clouds against a deep blue backdrop. The beach appears relatively undeveloped, with natural dune grass growing behind the shoreline and what looks like a simple circular pattern or marking drawn in the sand in the foreground. Small boats or objects can be seen on the distant horizon. The lighting suggests it’s a partly cloudy day with good visibility, creating an appealing contrast between the white sand, blue water, and dynamic cloudscape above.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

This photo shows the same beach location from a closer perspective, focusing on an intricate spiral pattern in the sand made from dark stones arranged in concentric circular paths forming a walking meditation labyrinth. A few dried plant stems or branches stick up from within the pattern. The beach setting remains consistent with the first image - sandy shores, dune grass in the background, and the same blue-green ocean waters under a partly cloudy sky. This appears to be someone’s artistic creation or spiritual practice space on the beach, with the labyrinth carefully constructed as a temporary sand art installation.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

This photo captures the same beach location but with dramatically different weather conditions. The sky is now dominated by dark, ominous storm clouds that create a moody, overcast atmosphere. The lighting is much more subdued and gray compared to the bright, sunny conditions in the previous images. You can see the same spiral pattern in the sand, though it appears less distinct in this lighting. The beach stretches into the distance where there’s a tree line visible on the left side of the frame. The contrast between the dark, threatening sky and the pale sand creates a striking atmospheric effect, suggesting an approaching storm or unsettled weather conditions. The overall mood of this image is much more dramatic and foreboding than the earlier sunny beach scenes.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Another Lynn creation, one that Claude fails to capture: a bunch of sticks stuck in the sand around a clump of grass. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ This photo provides a close-up view of the beach’s natural vegetation. In the foreground, there are clumps of beach grass and dune plants growing directly in the sand, with their characteristic long, narrow blades and some dried, brown stems mixed among the green growth. The vegetation appears to be typical coastal dune grass that helps stabilize the sandy environment. In the background, you can see the familiar beach setting with the sandy shore extending toward the blue-green ocean waters. The sky appears clear and blue in this shot. This image gives a detailed look at the hardy plant life that thrives in this coastal environment, showing how nature adapts to the sandy, salt-air conditions of the beachfront ecosystem.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Today’s our last full day up north so we’re hanging out on Thunder Bay even though it’s a little cloudy and a little windy and a little chilly.

Lynn’s labyrinth amazingly survives from year to year (with a little annual TLC).

@lengau.net lynn, who taught elementary school, and i, who taught post-bacc, used to experience august 1 with a mix of dread and despair. now, in retirement, every day is the day after the last day of class.

This photo shows a sunlit forest scene with a mix of tall trees and undergrowth. The larger trees, a combination of deciduous and coniferous species (oaks, pines, and cedars), form a dense canopy overhead, letting in dappled sunlight that brightens patches of the forest floor. In the foreground, there’s a rich layer of green underbrush including ferns, grasses, and small saplings. Toward the center and background, utility poles and overhead power lines are visible, cutting through the forest—indicating some human infrastructure within the otherwise natural landscape. The light and shadows suggest the photo was taken in the morning or late afternoon. The scene feels peaceful and somewhat wild, with the presence of the power lines subtly reminding the viewer of nearby development.

the view from my cabin window

Eggs are $2.72 a dozen at Aldi‘s in Alpena

gas is three bucks a gallon in alpena (€0.69/l)

This photo shows the interior of a modern movie theater. The image is taken from the perspective of a seated viewer, looking toward the large screen at the front of the auditorium. On the screen, a close-up of a young man in a red garment is shown; he has dark, curly hair and is looking directly at the camera. [It’s Superman, you stupid robot!] The background of the scene on the screen features a circular, metallic, futuristic design. The theater itself has reclining seats, cup holders, and dark walls with blue LED accent lighting running diagonally across the walls. Surround-sound speakers are visible on the side walls. A green exit sign is illuminated near a door on the right side of the room. A few heads of other moviegoers are visible in the bottom portion of the image, silhouetted against the light from the screen.

We saw Superman!

Really fun matinee-style movie! A bit heavy on the digital effects (as you’d expect) but they blow a lot of shit up, sound fx are booming, and the lead characters have some appeal (I like Mr. Terrific!).

i’m at the movies!

This edition also has a lengthy discursive epilogue in which Shaw explains what happens next and why. (Spoiler alert: Eliza ends up with Freddy! By me, this is a much more satisfactory result than the film, which suggests that she ends up with that pig Higgins. ) […]

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This photo shows the cover of a vintage hardcover book titled “Four Plays by Bernard Shaw.” The cover is a textured reddish-brown cloth with a black rectangular label centered near the top. The title and author’s name are stamped in gold lettering on the label: FOUR PLAYS BY BERNARD SHAW A gold-inked rectangular border surrounds the black label, and at the bottom right of the border is a small, stylized design that resembles a publisher’s colophon. The cover shows some wear, indicating that the book is likely an older edition.

Title page: FOUR PLAYS BY BERNARD SHAW CANDIDA CAESAR AND CLEOPATRA PYGMALION HEARTBREAK HOUSE INTRODUCTION BY LOUIS KRONENBERGER THE MODERN LIBRARY • NEW YORK

Copyright page: CANDIDA: Copyright, 1898, by George Bernard Shaw Renewal Copyright, 1926, by George Bernard Shaw CESAR AND CLEOPATRA: Copyright, 1900, by Herbert S. Stone & Co. Renewal Copyright, 1928, by George Bernard Shaw PYGMALION: Copyright, 1913, by George Bernard Shaw Renewal Copyright, 1941, by George Bernard Shaw HEARTBREAK HOUSE: Copyright, 1919, by George Bernard Shaw Renewal Copyright, 1947, by George Bernard Shaw Copyright, 1953, by Random House, Inc. All rights fully protected and reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form and no performance thereof may be given without permission of the author's agent. Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 53-9915 Random House IS THE PUBLISHER OF The Modern Library BENNETT A. CERF • DONALD S. KLOPFER • ROBERT K. HAAS Manufactured in the United States of America Printed by Parkway Printing Company Bound by H. Wolff

Last week, I finished a book that I really liked but the one I followed up with was a letdown so I reckoned I would finally read Elana Ferrante’s “My Brilliant Friend,” which everyone says is so great and it’s on my shelf anyway, bu then I found this old edition […]

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My Dad's radio controlled airplane from the 1930s is now on display at the New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamagordo.

This photo shows the interior of a cozy, small-town restaurant. The atmosphere is warm and homey, with wood-paneled pillars and trim, dark carpeted floors, and simple furnishings. Several tables with maroon chairs are arranged throughout the dining area. Each table has laminated menus, ketchup and mustard bottles, salt and pepper shakers, and sugar dispensers. The restaurant is decorated with colorful artificial flower garlands strung across the ceiling beams, adding a festive and cheerful touch. In the background, there’s a counter area with barstools and a person sitting at the counter. Behind the counter, you can see coffee machines, drink dispensers, and various items for food service. The walls are decorated with framed pictures, local artwork, and vintage photographs. A large wall clock and a dry-erase board listing “Specials” are also visible, along with a dessert display case. The overall vibe suggests a friendly, down-to-earth diner popular with locals.

we had lunch at john boy’s, breakfast really — it’s breakfast-time all day at john boy’s.

i took this pic at noon and the place was empty but when we arrived at 11:30, every seat in the place was taken and we had to wait for a table. (i was told the lunch rush would begin in a minute.)

#alpena

@jm3 i have one but it’s not for sale