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Bob Wertz @bobwertz.com · 01/10/2026

I like Snickers. I like Banana Nut Bread. I like limited edition candy. We’ll see if I like this.

A Snickers Banana Nut Bread flavored candy bar with 190 calories is placed on a wooden surface.

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Bob Wertz @bobwertz.com · 20/09/2026

Ryan went to his first Homecoming dance tonight.

A smiling woman in a white sleeveless top and red shorts stands with a young man dressed in a white shirt, blue bow tie, and beige pants on the brick stairs in front of a house.

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Bob Wertz @bobwertz.com · 09/09/2026

Nineteen! Happy birthday, Jilly!

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Bob Wertz @bobwertz.com · 09/09/2026

Got my annual selfie with Cocky at the State of the University Address.

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Bob Wertz @bobwertz.com · 08/09/2026

Made it to the beach this weekend.

A cloudy sky is reflected over gentle waves rolling onto a sandy beach.

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Bob Wertz @bobwertz.com · 22/08/2026

My forever coffee date. ☕️❤️

A smiling woman with blonde hair is leaning on a brown couch in a warmly lit, cozy café environment.

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Bob Wertz @bobwertz.com · 15/08/2026

Jilly is all moved in to her residence hall.

A young woman is sitting on a bed in a cozy, decorated bedroom with string lights, posters on the wall, stuffed animals, and various snacks on a table underneath.

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Bob Wertz @bobwertz.com · 12/08/2026

First day of high school. (College-bound sisters in the background will share their own first day of class shots sometime next week.)

A boy wearing a CAROLINA t-shirt, glasses, and a backpack stands smiling on a porch while two people peek out from behind a partially open door.

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Bob Wertz @bobwertz.com · 26/07/2026

After Lando’s win this morning, I thought I needed a “papaya” shirt. Alas, I don’t wear orange, so this papaya shirt also comes in grey. Available on Cotton Bureau.

An orange T-shirt features a design with the word PAPAYA repeatedly printed in a grid pattern

A gray T-shirt featuring the word PAPAYA repeated in a checkered flag grid pattern.

The word PAPAYA is repeatedly written in bold uppercase letters in black and white colors on an orange background, arranged in a uniform pattern.

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Bob Wertz @bobwertz.com · 17/07/2026

Before Thunderbolt, there was SCSI. Another t-shirt design for my retro tech merch collection.

A blue t-shirt features a minimalist white graphic of a vintage SCSI connector port on the front.

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Bob Wertz @bobwertz.com · 12/07/2026

Rocky’s Hot Chicken in South Asheville

A colorful mural of a fiery red and blue rooster breathing fire with the word Hot above a metal entrance door is painted on the side of a building.

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Bob Wertz @bobwertz.com · 05/07/2026

Our July 4th tradition… catching a Columbia Flieflies game. Although tonight, they are cosplaying as the Capital City Bombers. 🇺🇸⚾️🎇

A baseball player is at bat while the catcher, umpire, and other players are positioned on the field during a game.

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Bob Wertz @bobwertz.com · 04/07/2026

Our national symbols aren't as old as you think they are.: bobwertz.com/2026/07/04/our-nationa… Many U.S. national symbols were adopted much later than commonly believed, reflecting their evolution over time.

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Bob Wertz @bobwertz.com · 02/07/2026

A tale of two posts: Tracking views when crossposting from Micro.Blog: bobwertz.com/2026/07/01/a-tale-of-t…

Social media post about Brazil-Morocco World Cup watch party.

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Bob Wertz @bobwertz.com · 22/06/2026

Fun Father’s Day. Drove up to Asheville to see Norah. Headed to Looking Glass Falls. Stopped by Dolly’s on the way out of Pisgah to get some ice cream.

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Bob Wertz @bobwertz.com · 17/06/2026

Old sign outside a state government building that isn’t currently occupied. I see skateboarders on these stairs frequently.

A sign on a wall by a staircase states NO SKATES, SKATEBOARDS OR BICYCLES ALLOWED.

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Bob Wertz @bobwertz.com · 15/06/2026

Survived Ryan’s lacrosse tournament in Mt. Pleasant this weekend. The heat was brutal, especially on Saturday. Ryan played well, and the team got a couple of wins. But honestly, I’m glad we are done with travel ball for the rest of the summer. It’s just too hot.

A group of players are actively engaged in a game of lacrosse on a grassy field surrounded by trees.

A lacrosse player in blue attempts to catch the ball near the goal while two other players and a goalkeeper look on in a grassy field.

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Bob Wertz @bobwertz.com · 09/06/2026

Voted today in South Carolina. And we got to take Jill so she could vote for the first time. 💙🇺🇸

Three people are smiling at the camera, each wearing an I Voted sticker.

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Bob Wertz @bobwertz.com · 05/06/2026

Cotton Bureau Thread Colors Palette for Canva Affinity: bobwertz.com/2026/06/04/cotton-bure… Download a Canva Affinity color palette for Cotton Bureau’s on demand embroidery thread colors.

Dum spiro spero on an indigo blue beanie

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Bob Wertz @bobwertz.com · 31/05/2026

In Rock Hill, South Carolina for a lacrosse tournament and had dinner at BearWalrus. Weird name. Outstanding food. Highly recommend.

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Bob Wertz @bobwertz.com · 30/05/2026

Lacrosse tournament for Ryan in Rock Hill this weekend. Some great saves today.

Four young lacrosse players, wearing blue and white uniforms and protective gear, engage in a game on a field with a net behind them.

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Bob Wertz @bobwertz.com · 29/05/2026

Dum Spiro Spero: bobwertz.com/2026/05/28/d...

An indigo blue shirt with "Dum Spiro Spero" in white lettering.

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Bob Wertz @bobwertz.com · 25/05/2026

Busy weekend so far for Team Wertz. Jill’s graduation + Ryan’s confirmation.

A graduate in a cap and gown is receiving their diploma on stage during a graduation ceremony.

Two people are happily embracing at an outdoor event, with other attendees in the background.

Three people are posing together, one in graduation attire, all smiling outdoors near a building and steps.

A person wearing a graduation gown and medals smiles in front of a crowd at an event outside Colonial Life Arena.

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Bob Wertz @bobwertz.com · 22/05/2026

Got Ryan to try sushi for the first time tonight. Surprise: he likes it.

A smiling person with glasses holds a piece of sushi using chopsticks while seated in a restaurant.

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Bob Wertz @bobwertz.com · 22/05/2026

Mandolorian and Grogu was fun. I enjoyed it. 🍿

A person is smiling next to a display featuring characters from The Mandalorian.

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Bob Wertz @bobwertz.com · 19/05/2026

Our school district has a tradition where graduating seniors go back to their elementary school and walk through the halls. The kids make signs and cheer for them. Jill got to go through CES today. Such an incredible experience for the seniors and the elementary age kiddos.

A graduate in a cap and gown stands smiling in a hallway while young children line up in the background.

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Bob Wertz @bobwertz.com · 11/05/2026

Espresso on a rainy day. Shot of a neon sign from inside a car. Originally published on Flickr.

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Bob Wertz @bobwertz.com · 10/05/2026

On August 12, 2026, a solar eclipse will appear over Greenland, Iceland, and Spain. Many shady vendors will sell incredibly tacky shirts to commemorate the occasion. Instead, order something a little more classy. Available on Cotton Bureau.

Tee Premium Lightweight Next Level 6010 vintage navy.

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Bob Wertz @bobwertz.com · 10/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day, Lizzy.

Four people are standing together outdoors, smiling and embracing each other.

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Bob Wertz @bobwertz.com · 23/04/2026

Metaless: bobwertz.com/2026/04/22/metaless.ht… How do I prepare to move away from Facebook, Instagram and Threads?

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Bob Wertz @bobwertz.com · 22/04/2026

Thanks to Cotton Bureau for featuring my new “Happy Frank” shirt design in their T-Shirt Tuesday email. (And yes, I know his full name is Frankenstein’s Monster, but he just goes by Frank these days.)

A green T-shirt featuring a minimalist cartoon face with bolts on the sides, resembling a friendly Frankenstein's monster.

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Bob Wertz @bobwertz.com · 19/04/2026

Avett Brothers at the Township Auditorium.

The Avett Brothers perform on stage under red lighting before an audience.

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Bob Wertz @bobwertz.com · 03/04/2026

Spring is here. I looked up while grilling and noticed our backyard trees are finally all green again. 🍃🍃🍃

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Bob Wertz @bobwertz.com · 02/04/2026

Ryan got his first high school start tonight when the starting goalie injured his hand in warm ups. He got the win and a shut out.

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Bob Wertz @bobwertz.com · 01/04/2026

Bored, while sitting in a very long middle school car line. (I’m near the front.)

A line of parked cars is visible along a grassy area near a brick building under a blue sky with fluffy clouds.

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Bob Wertz @bobwertz.com · 28/03/2026

More examples of Apple’s non-traditional approach to visual brand management: bobwertz.com/2026/03/28/more-exampl…

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Bob Wertz @bobwertz.com · 26/03/2026

The parking garage is so eerily empty when I get in early.

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Bob Wertz @bobwertz.com · 01/02/2026

Went for a stroll around Mungo Park (which happens to be in our backyard). Sun is out, but there is still lots of beautiful snow-covered terrain.

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Bob Wertz @bobwertz.com · 31/01/2026

Snow is falling steadily here in Columbia.

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Bob Wertz @bobwertz.com · 25/01/2026

Two new Fontstruct designs: SbB Crunch’d and SbB Papaya 26: bobwertz.com/2026/01/25/two-new-fon…

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Bob Wertz @bobwertz.com · 25/01/2026

Crossposting from Micro.Blog with two inline links: bobwertz.com/2026/01/24/crosspostin… Different social media platforms varied in how they handled the inclusion of multiple inline links in a recent post, with Bluesky successfully displaying both links while...

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Bob Wertz @bobwertz.com · 20/01/2026

I love the beach in winter. A few shots from Isle of Palms this weekend.

A vast, empty beach stretches towards the horizon under a dramatic, cloud-filled sky.

A serene beach scene features a calm shoreline with gentle waves under a colorful sunrise sky.

A sandy beach at sunrise is scattered with seashells while the sun sets over the horizon.

A serene beach scene at sunrise, with gentle waves lapping the shore.

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