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Eric @esb.lol · 02/10/2026
"that's not a burger" -> "ah hell, I'd smash it anyway"
kombucha girl meme
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Eric @esb.lol · 02/10/2026
You read our minds 😏 we'll share more soon!
Sneak peek at something the Bluesky team is working on. Screenshot shows the Bluesky app with the drawer open, with a new drawer menu item called "Atmosphere (Beta)". The content to the right shows what an activity feed of stuff happening in the Atmosphere might look like. All content is WIP, we'll share more soon.
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Eric @esb.lol · 27/09/2026
Sunday shopping
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Eric @esb.lol · 26/09/2026
what a day what a day ☀️
View of a stratus cloud dotted sky with tree in foreground
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Eric @esb.lol · 22/09/2026
my two brains
Modelo Especial 12 pack with bottle in foregroundModelo Negra 12 pack with bottle in foreground
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Eric @esb.lol · 03/09/2026
😮‍💨
Indiana Jones saying how Marcus Brody is up to the challenge. Text reads: "My agent’s got a two day head start on you, which is more than it needs. It’s got friends in every town and village from here to the Sudan, it speaks a dozen languages, knows every local custom, it’ll blend in, disappear, you'll never see it again. With any luck, it’s fixed the tests already."Marcus Brody confused. Text says "*creating a PDS from scratch*"
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Eric @esb.lol · 01/08/2026
Happy Friday everyone 🍻
A Slow Pour Pils at Bidrstadt Lagergaus in Denver. Big pillowy head, gorgeous beer flute glass
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Eric @esb.lol · 21/07/2026
~75% of the way there
screenshot of a github PR showing 59 changed files, 2,106 additions, 25 deletionsscreenshot of a github PR showing 14 changed files, 4,202 additions, 3,652 deletions
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Eric @esb.lol · 09/07/2026
Welp my bad. But hey, the future is finally here (soon)!
Comment on the initial PR that introduced this: "I do want to move this into structured query params at some point btw"
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Eric @esb.lol · 04/07/2026
This is the most beautiful tomato I’ve ever seen
Me holding a cherry tomato outside, green grass in background. Tomato is very spherical and a deep red, nice little leaves on top.
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Eric @esb.lol · 26/06/2026
Holy shit new favorite game
I scored 3/5 on “Which came first?” Today, which is a new game in the Wikipedia app
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Eric @esb.lol · 25/06/2026
Honestly… not bad, that’s kinda neat I guess
Screenshot of AI result of previous post:

If you want to match the pros for the 2026 Tour de France, you’ll need to cover exactly 3,333 kilometers (about 2,071 miles).

The "official" journey for the 113th edition kicks off in just a few days on July 4, 2026. Unlike a standard vacation, this route changes every year and is packed into 21 grueling stages over 23 days. For 2026, the race actually starts outside of France in Spain before winding through all five of France's mountain ranges: the Pyrénées, Massif Central, Vosges, Jura, and the Alps.

The Grand Départ

Barcelona bcn Barcelona, Spain 0.0 stars 0 reviews Locality
The 2026 race begins in Barcelona, marking only the second time the city has hosted the Grand Départ.

• The Start: Riders will face a team time trial right in the heart of the city to open the three-week event.
• The Route: From here, the peloton heads north across the border into the French Pyrénées.

The Alpine Climax

Alpe d'Huez Huez, France 4.5 stars 7339 reviews Ski resort Closed · Opens 9 AM
To truly "Tour de France," you must conquer the mountains. The 2026 route is particularly steep, featuring 54,450 meters of total vertical gain.

• Double Ascent: For the first time in over a decade, the legendary Alpe d'Huez will be climbed twice in two days for stages 19 and 20.
• The Challenge: Fans traditionally line the 21 famous hairpin turns, creating one of the most electric atmospheres in all of sports.

The Final Sprint

Champs-Élysées Paris, France 4.7 stars 6325 reviews Notable street
No Tour is "official" without the celebratory finish in Paris.

• The Tradition: The race concludes on July 26 with its iconic laps around the Champs-Élysées.
• The Twist: In 2026, the final day includes a scenic passage through the Montmartre district before the final sprint toward the Arc de Triomphe.

If you're not looking to break a sweat, a more "official" tourist tour usually involves spending two weeks focused on just two or three regions—like Paris, th…
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Eric @esb.lol · 25/06/2026
Juicing the stats of Google Maps’ new feature while I’m on the bus
Asking Google Maps AI about Paul’s post: How much of France do you have to see to officially Tour de France
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Eric @esb.lol · 17/06/2026
これは修正されたはずです。先ほど変更内容をリリースしましたので、お使いのデバイスにダウンロードしてください。バージョンは画像と一致しているはずです。
Version 1.124.0.1729, 5063f73 (prod)
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Eric @esb.lol · 16/06/2026
yo what commodore.net/callback/
Screenshot of commodore.net — same name as the famous PC of yesteryear — showing their new flip phone, the "Callback". Headline reads "Less Scroll. More Soul."
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Eric @esb.lol · 16/06/2026
Here's a couple random macro-lens test shots I just found in my files 🐈
Miles the cat. Orange cat, close-up of his head, taken with a macro lens in bright light.Oscar the cat. Gray cat, close-up of his face, taken with a dark background.
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Eric @esb.lol · 11/06/2026
DMs only atm, need to port this to the post composer next :thinking_face:
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Eric @esb.lol · 08/06/2026
Some photos from a trip to Italy, Fall 2024 📸
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Eric @esb.lol · 06/06/2026
Absolutely stunning show happening over Chicago rn
Heat lightning storm north of Chicago. Huge burst within a large cloud, almost looks like a renaissance painting.
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Eric @esb.lol · 04/06/2026
Yeah we've evaluated and we're going to apply fallbacks for low contrast. Publishing platforms should encourage users to choose accessible color schemes. Btw I think pckt.blog theme could use a quick look 😛
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Eric @esb.lol · 31/05/2026
Happy Sunday from Wisconsin
Pickled vegetables and cheese and crackers on a plate. Bloody Mary and beer-back in the background. Sitting outside on a deck on a lovely morning.
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Eric @esb.lol · 28/05/2026
the vibe I am bringing to Thursday
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Eric @esb.lol · 23/05/2026
Coming Soon(tm)
Screenshot of the Bluesky TestFlight showing the new standard.site link embed UI
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Eric @esb.lol · 20/04/2026
Had some leftover bechamel and pepperoni from last night so: garbage pizza with random wilted veggies from the fridge
Uncooked pizza on a pan, top down. Bechamel cheese sauce, roasted peppers, zucchini, tomatoes, broccoli, onions pepperoni and a little more mozz on top for good measure Same pizza, no cooked. Some burnt cheese around the edges
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Eric @esb.lol · 19/04/2026
🧑‍🍳
Tavern style pizza resting on a cooling rack. Sausage pepperoni mushroom pepperoncini, onion
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Eric @esb.lol · 18/04/2026
Happy Friday everyone🍦
De Ranke XX Bitter in a tulip glass. Pillowy white head looks like ice cream.
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Eric @esb.lol · 11/04/2026
I also picked up some China China (never had, dig it) and a new Calvados. Both are lovely, especially the Calvados. It has the minerality of a nice fruity mezcal, but of course no smoke and a hint of apple. If anyone has cocktail suggestions I'm all ears!
A bottle of Bigallet China China (keena keena) next to a bottle of Calvados du Pays d'Auge
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Eric @esb.lol · 11/04/2026
Now That’s What I Call An IPA Vol. 1
A Beachwood “Outnumbered by Animals” IPA poured in a glass. Nice head, very clear, just delightful
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Eric @esb.lol · 09/04/2026
👀
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Eric @esb.lol · 08/04/2026
Big food and drink city, I’ve got some spots
Screenshot of Chicago in Google Maps showing a bunch of saved places
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Eric @esb.lol · 31/03/2026
80* days and crispy beers remain unmatched
Boulevard Space Camper IPA backlit by the sunlight outside Bucktown Pub
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Eric @esb.lol · 24/03/2026
Probably The Best Beer In The World
Happened upon a flattened can of Carlsberg on a walk
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Eric @esb.lol · 21/03/2026
Happy Fridayyy y’all
Foam Fairy pale ale from Half Acre. Iowa Hawkeyes vs Clemson Tigers in the background
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Eric @esb.lol · 20/03/2026
Happy Friday y’all
Photo of a Fern Room hazy IPA from Half Acre. Iowa Hawkeyes vs Clemson Tigers basketball in the background
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Eric @esb.lol · 13/03/2026
Enjoyed an absolutely stunning Hirter Privat Pils last night at the Charleston with @socialjosh.bsky.social and @agoddamnlady.bsky.social
Pilsner beer in a chalice, sitting on top of the bar. Dark interior, beer is backlit by a candle.
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Eric @esb.lol · 24/02/2026
saw a photo opp and took it — pic of my brother
Person on skis on a ski slope, framed by pine trees, mountains in background. Snowy weather leaves a haze in the sky. Persons arms are outstretched like Rocky
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Eric @esb.lol · 23/02/2026
semi-off grid for a few days ✌️
Pic of me on top of a mountain, about to (poorly) ski down
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Eric @esb.lol · 13/02/2026
next up: the rest of the Best Picture nominees
my last four watched movies on Letterboxd: F1 3.5 stars, Isle of Dogs 4.5 stars, Double Indemnity 5 stars, Intolerable Cruelty 4 stars
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Eric @esb.lol · 12/02/2026
i n t e r n e c t i o n
Screenshot of my profile showing a button to Germ DM, an E2EE messenger app that you can link to your atproto account
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Eric @esb.lol · 09/02/2026
plz no more
screenshot showing that I have 290 unread emails, on a monday no less
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Eric @esb.lol · 07/02/2026
James Acaster live at the Chicago Theater, image of the marquee from across the street
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Eric @esb.lol · 19/01/2026
I’m really p happy with this homebrew oatmeal stout
One of my homebrewed stouts from a recent batch
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Eric @esb.lol · 15/01/2026
lol lmao even
Post by Bluesky on X: "NEW FEATURE: This button allows you to opt out of having images you post on X turned into porn"

Screenshot showing the Bluesky login screen, cursor hovering over "Create a new account"A reply to the X post "@grok put a bikini on this butterfly". Grok complies. Image below shows the same screenshot from the original post, but with a bikini on the Bluesky logo.Screenshot of the Bluesky X account, showing that we changed our avi to the bikini butterfly. New bio: "Proilfe picture created by Grok without our consent"
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Eric @esb.lol · 11/01/2026
Sorry for the potato quality, but here’s the finished product! Made some chili con queso with some of the chili sauce
Finished chili with chili con queso and Fritos
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Eric @esb.lol · 10/01/2026
all together now
all of the components combined in one pot
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Eric @esb.lol · 10/01/2026
stock is done
beef stock in the crock pot
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Eric @esb.lol · 10/01/2026
🫰
sauce made from dried chilis and water
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Eric @esb.lol · 10/01/2026
extra puréed tomato’s are np, we’ll make Marcella Hazan’s sauce
Puréed tomatoes in a pot with butter and onion
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Eric @esb.lol · 10/01/2026
god onions roasted in beef fat is just 🤌
roasted onions and carrots
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Eric @esb.lol · 10/01/2026
why use tap water for stock when you can use tomato water
tomato water: blended tomatoes, drained for 36 hours
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