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Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 24/09/2026

I've seen two operas there, it is a great time. Do it if you can.

A man standing in front of the Metropolitan Opera building sign.

Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 12/09/2026

Poppin' I only started lifting last year. It is fun and I've become aware of new stuff. e.g. I amazedly saw veins and took this snap after push day yesterday.

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Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 11/09/2026

Here's some morning beefcake for you. Grrrrr

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Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 03/09/2026

It's happening! October 17th up in Escondido.

native plant society sale in San Diego. oct 17

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Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 28/08/2026

Nice of him to scoop my boy Buchanan off the bottom rung.

Man and dog in front of the tomb of President James Buchanan

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Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 27/07/2026

post a perfect album from the 90s that isn't nirvana, soundgarden, pearl jam, or alice in chains.

Album cover of The Scud Mountain Boys disc "Dance the Night Away"

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Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 05/07/2026

RIP Victor Willis 7/1/51 - 6/30/26

Victor Willis, the "Cop" in the Village People

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Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 04/07/2026

I won my age-group at the Coronado 5K this morning.

Bald older man holding up his index finger.

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Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 31/05/2026

Day 30 (and Day 29) - #MinsGame I blew off Friday so here it is, done and done. 59 items sitting in my home unwanted, unused, unneeded, and gone. That's it for the MinsGame. Third time I've played this game since 2017. It's hard, but worth it. 465 items in my house: Gone!

four photo collage or items to be disposed of in minimizing and decluttering my house hold.

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Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 29/05/2026

Day 28 - #MinsGame Two broken plastic trash cans, solid used varnish can, a table top hoop, and 24 unneeded files in my file cabinet... 28 items: Gone!

Two trashcans, and a bunch of files to be disposed.

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Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 28/05/2026

Day 27 - #MinsGame Ruthless culling of the workbench and seven more biz email lists unsubscribed. it's minimizing to where it hurts just a little bit. Three more days, 86 more things around this place...it's a challenge. 27 item: Gone!

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Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 27/05/2026

Day 26 - #MinsGame 26 blocks, bricks, steps, etc strewn around my backyard. It'll take me a minute to dispose of them all, violating the "by the end of the day" rule. Sue me. 26 items: Gone!

A pile of 26 blocks, steps, bricks, and stones.

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Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 26/05/2026

Day 25 - #MinsGame More garage stuff, both mine and former owners from three years ago. It is getting real, five more days so about 140 things to root out of the corners and crevices to finish off this MinsGame. 25 items: Gone!

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Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 26/05/2026

Day 24 - #MinsGame I missed posting yesterday...so here you are, twenty-four bits and bobs. 24 items: Gone!

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Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 24/05/2026

Day 23 - #MinsGame File folder tabs. Not needed for me as I strive to depaper and defile (wait, that can't be right) my home. 23 items in my home: Gone!

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Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 22/05/2026

Day 22 - #MinsGame Just about the last of the business email lists I've acquired over the years. I may got a couple more as the month winds down. This virtual clutter was a good holdover, and now for this long weekend it is back to the garage and tangible things. 22 item in my life: Gone!

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Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 21/05/2026

Day 21 - #MinsGame I have manually unsubscribed from these. It had been 58, but a few more are coming it. Here's 21 to 42 21 items in my life: Gone!

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Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 20/05/2026

Day 20 - #MinsGame I gathered all emails to my 'biz'account this month. I have manually unsubscribed from them all. It had grown to 58. Today I'm taking credit for the first 20. The keen reader will gain insight into my interests :) 20 items in my life: Gone!

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Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 20/05/2026

Day 19 - #MinsGame The upper shelf of my closet held some cruft. @browneyedgirlmc03.bsky.social Is kickin down a sweet A's stadium bag, so no need for the Tmo one. An upgrade. 19 items: Gone!

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Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 19/05/2026

Day 18 - #MinsGame More files/office stuff 18 items: Gone!

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Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 17/05/2026

Day 17 - #MinsGame Huge baking sheet that doesn't fit in my oven :( I'm moving into my desk/office supply area eg manilla file folders and binders.

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Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 17/05/2026

Day 16 - #MinsGame You'll have to trust me but there are 16 more medicine cabinet bits in the bag. 16 items: Gone!

A plastic bag with toiletries for disposal.

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Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 17/05/2026

Here is Storch's second most renowned work "Cream Pie" from 2021.

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Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 16/05/2026

Day 15 - #MinsGame Digging into the medicine cabinet. unnecessary old medical stuff, and getting rid of it helps let a tough time go. 15 items: Gone!

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Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 15/05/2026

Day 14 - #MinsGame I was gifted a fancy jewelry box 20 years ago. Today, after 20 years of sitting empty in my closet, I am letting it go. 14 items: Gone!

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Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 13/05/2026

Day 13 - #MinsGame Nearing the very last of the XL clothing in my home. I assume a couple more things will show up, but the end is nigh for my significant-sized couture. 13 items: Gone!

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Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 12/05/2026

Day 12 - #MinsGame Starting off in the garage. Assorted detritus from various projects. 12 items - Gone!

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Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 11/05/2026

Day 11 - #MinsGame I raided my bar and am ridding it of unloved cruft. The huge coffee filter cone never met my needs 11 items: Gone!

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Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 10/05/2026

Day 10 - #MinsGame I'm raiding my junk drawers, and some paper files. 10 things - Gone.

Papers and miscellaneous other bric-a-brac.

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Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 09/05/2026

Day 9 - #MinsGame Perhaps the last 9 pieces of my "Big Boy" attire. There might be some more tucked away. I am stepping off the cliff with clothes. No going back. Gone.

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Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 09/05/2026

Day 8 - #MinsGame One huge degraded Speedo & goggles, along with a beloved six CD set of Slackware installation discs. Eight things. Gone.

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Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 07/05/2026

Day 7 - #MinsGame Seven oh-oh-oh-ozem...XL tee shirts, because this guy is currently rockin' mediums. Gone.

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Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 07/05/2026

Day 6 - #MinsGame Kind of sad and super realistic. Three years ago when I moved into my house I placed these on the top shelf. They've not been touched until today. Six drinkin' vessels, gone.

four wine glasses and two martini glasses.

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Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 06/05/2026

Day 5 - #MinsGame More USB-A and data obsolescence. Five pieces of e-waste. Gone.

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Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 05/05/2026

Day 4 - #MinsGame Raided my medicine chest. Four expired prescriptions built up from the last couple years. Gone.

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Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 03/05/2026

Day 3 - #MinsGame Oh-oh-oh-ozem..... Three size 36 waist pants. Gone. (long gone)

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Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 02/05/2026

Day 2 - #MinsGame 20th century basketball shoes. Pretty sharp having sat unused for 20+ years. Gone.

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Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 02/05/2026

Day 1 - #MinsGame A beautiful, brand new, micro-USB to USB-A adapter cable. Gone!

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Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 17/04/2026

post the best picture you have ever taken of your pet (if you feel like it):

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Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 14/03/2026

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (b. October 13, 1989) Democratic Socialist of America California Democratic Presidential Primary March 2028. It's happening.

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Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 14/03/2026

Balen Shah (b. April 27, 1990) Independent PM of Nepal

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Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 14/03/2026

Hannah Spencer (b. 19 April 1991) Green Party Member of Parliment

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Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 14/03/2026

Zohran Mamdani (b. October 18, 1991) Democratic Socialist of America Mayor of N.Y.C.

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Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 16/02/2026

Happy Presidents Day everyone. President Buchanan's ghost is a bit less unsettled these days knowing his memory is moving down the list of worst presidents of all time.

Tomb of President James Buchanan, with a dog and a man in front.

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