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Joseph A di Paolantonio @jadp.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 19/10/2026

[Food, vegetarian not vegan] Tricolor Fusilli with Fava beans and MyBacon mycelia veggie meat served with broccolini with pine nuts for @czds and my supper tonight.

A white shallow bowl of cooked fusilli with green fava beans and browned mycelia meat diced in XVOO and pecorino romano, alongside a white plate of sautéed broccolini topped with pine nuts.

A white shallow bowl of cooked fusilli with green fava beans and browned mycelia meat diced in XVOO and pecorino romano, topped with grated parmigiano reggiano

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Joseph A di Paolantonio @jadp.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/10/2026

@evcurvefuturist.com people are catching on. When @czds and I came back from a waterfall trail in Washington State, we saw a near twin parked next to our car. When we left the parking lot, we had to wait for a black Ioniq 5 and a Rivian RT1 to pass by

Two grayish-blue Hyundai Ioniq 5 parked next to each other with fall-color trees in the background. The back of the cars are shown, with license plates digitally removed.

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Joseph A di Paolantonio @jadp.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 27/09/2026

Tonight, @czds and I were able to see the Harvest Moon and Saturn through the clouds #astrophotography #Moon #Saturn #PNW

The Harvest Moon and Saturn seen through my iPhone 16 Pro, a bright but cloudy sky, blurry moon and a bright dot below the moon, through the clouds

An sharply focused moon and somewhat blurry Saturn with visible rings below the moon, dark sky with a blur of clouds to the left, a composite of two SeeStar S50 photos

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Joseph A di Paolantonio @jadp.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 25/09/2026

@ingalls we were driving from Seattle back to Ocean Shores yesterday just as the rain was starting. Looks like we got through just in time. Today, the rain is ending airway

The image displays a weather monitoring app interface showing various data: current temperature at 58.1°F, battery voltage at 2.62V, humidity at 80%, and a rising barometric pressure of 29.905 inHg. Wind at 11mph

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Joseph A di Paolantonio @jadp.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 05/09/2026

The Penzey’s has arrived, along with their exhortation for @czds and I to vote: Sweet Curry, Chili con Carne, Szechuan peppercorns, Four Peppercorn blend of Tellicherry, Sarawak, green and pink, Tuscan Sunset herb blend, Southwest seasoning and French Thyme

A countertop featuring various jars of spices and seasonings from Penzeys. Below the spices, there are three round "I Will Vote 11.3.26” stickers

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Joseph A di Paolantonio @jadp.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 14/08/2026

One of the twin fawns who visit @czds and me, is behind the larger enclosure, eating clover, and startles a rabbit, who runs across our backyard startling the other twin

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Joseph A di Paolantonio @jadp.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 22/07/2026

Our car was reporting 40°C/104°F on the Oregon side along the Columbia River Gorge, but @czds and I saw some great waterfalls, met some nice people and had a tasty dessert after a good meal #Hot #ClimateChange #Oregon #ColumbiaRiverGorge #Multnomah #ShepherdsDell #LaTourell #Waterfalls

Upper Multnomah Falls cascades down a rocky cliff, surrounded by lush greenery. A bridge spans across the waterfall, with people standing on it, enjoying the view. Sunlight filters through the trees, illuminating the scene. The lower falls are wider, and can be seen below the bridge

A round, individual chocolate cake with local whiskey, topped with light brown hazelnut crème and sprinkled with chopped hazelnuts, served on a decorative white plate with green accents. The background features a wooden table.

Latourell Falls gushing down a rocky cliff, surrounded by lush greenery and trees. The scene captures a serene natural landscape.

A scenic view of Shepherds Dell falls rushing down a rocky incline, surrounded by lush green vegetation and tall trees. The arches supporting an older road bridge are visible on the right side of the image, with sunlight filtering through the foliage above.

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Joseph A di Paolantonio @jadp.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 16/07/2026

Bear had a drink and decided the Birdfy camera wasn’t tasty, just a few minutes ago. The bird seeds and suet are still hanging in the enclosure, but it didn’t seem interested. I guess we’ll wait awhile before @czds and I bring in the bird food 😄

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Joseph A di Paolantonio @jadp.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 08/07/2026

An old friend came to visit, asking if @czds might come out for a chat #PNW #deer #buck

An older deer with antlers is standing in a garden area. It appears curious, with an oyster shell path and greenery in the background. The sky is overcast.

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Joseph A di Paolantonio @jadp.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 29/06/2026

Apples may happen, pears did not, figs disappeared but one fig—never ripened. @czds and I hope that the trees we planted last October survive, but the weather is still weird 14°C/57°F today, lots of salt fog. Backyard Skyrocket Juniper William’s Pride Apple […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A close-up view of a leafy branch with small William’s Pride Apples, partially obscured by a chain-link fence. The background features wooden structures and greenery.

Close-up of a young branch with green leaves and small, immature Beni Shogun Fuji Apples. The background features a blurred visual of a fence and our bluish home.

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Joseph A di Paolantonio @jadp.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 15/06/2026

Yesterday, @czds and I planted Skyward Blue Speedwell [Spiked Speedwell], Monrovia Walker’s Low Catmint [Faasen’s Catmint], Monrovia Little Night European Meadow Sage [Woodland Sage] between the Tuscan Blue Rosemary and Lemon Cypress 1/3

A garden area featuring a young rosemary plant with upright branches, various flowering plants, including tall purple blooms and smaller blue and purple blooms, alongside a concrete pathway. The surrounding clover is lush, with a small lemon cypress coniferous tree in the background.

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Joseph A di Paolantonio @jadp.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 10/06/2026

Venus and Jupiter from the balcony of the room at the Rivershore Inn on the Willamette River in Oregon City where @czds and I are staying

A clear blue sky is visible with several bright stars, with Jupiter and Venus being the brightest, close together, positioned among trees at the bottom of the image.

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Joseph A di Paolantonio @jadp.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 26/05/2026

@skinnylatte curious is the white pozole that @czds and I make bears any resemblance to the real thing

broth, white posole (hominy), black and white and ayocote beans, and chili bubbling in a pressure cooker

A white, shallow bowl of white pozole topped with slices of avocado and shredded purple cabbage.

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Joseph A di Paolantonio @jadp.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 18/05/2026

[Food, Vegetarian not Vegan] RE: mastodon.social/@jadp/1165931585868… The meal was very tasty, at least @czds and I enjoyed it.

A white plate with two distinct sections: one side features sautéed lacinato kale with raisins and pine nuts, while the other side has three golden-brown, fontina arancini arranged on braciola covered with grated parmigiano and pecorino.

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Joseph A di Paolantonio @jadp.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 18/05/2026

[Food, Vegan for now OvoLavtoVeg Later] Starting a very plain risotto to be made into arancini later, using Lundberg White Arborio Rice, to be wrapped around cubes of Fontina Val d’Aosta cheese, and coated in crushed Lundberg sea salt rice chips to be air fried and served with plant-based braciole

A pan of risotto is being prepared in a black skillet, showing grains partially submerged in olive oil and vegetable broth, with a wooden spoon resting on the edge. A stainless steel pot with broth is visible in the background. The first ladle of broth has been absorbed, the second ladle has been added.

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Joseph A di Paolantonio @jadp.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 15/05/2026

The animal alerts from the camera on our rear deck are usually for deer. Not today. Eurasian Collared Doves have long enjoyed our roof and the roofs of neighbors, and the evergreens in our backyard. But recently, they have taken over the fruit tree enclosures […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A view of a garden area featuring multiple fruit tree enclosures with several white and grey and dark highlights Eurasian Collared Doves perched on the fences and rear deck. Lush greenery surrounds the enclosures, and a crushed oyster shell path leads through the space. The image includes a timestamp, Today 12:14.

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Joseph A di Paolantonio @jadp.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 13/05/2026

@sundogplanets I like batteries. My internship between bachelors and grad school was in Li ion battery research (the 1970s, who knew, and my job was definitely grunt work). Mid-temperature molten salt fuel cells for solar thermal generators in grad school […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A garage interior featuring a parked BEV, electrical panels mounted on the wall, and a Home Battery Energy Storage System connected by cables, with sunlight illuminating the space.

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Joseph A di Paolantonio @jadp.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 05/05/2026

@ike hmm, the cost of a gallon of regular gas locally, adds about 215 miles of range to our Ioniq 5. I’ll have to do the annual calculation. Our insurance didn’t really change from our 2005 Toyota Highlander to our 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5.

A screenshot displaying three entries from a home energy usage log. Each entry includes the date, energy consumption in kWh, range added in miles, length of time in hours and minutes that the EV was connected to the charger, and the cost in USdollars.

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Joseph A di Paolantonio @jadp.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 01/05/2026

Interesting! From our local library: “EV FAST-CHARGING LAUNCH Press Conference and Fast-charging Demo on May 1, 2026 from 12:00 - 1:00 PM at the Ocean Shores Library. Expanding clean transportation in Grays Harbor. In attendance: State Representative Adam […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A promotional poster for the launch of an EV fast-charging station in Ocean Shores, WA. It includes event details of 12-1pm on 2026 May 01, location at the Ocean Shores Public Library, and mentions a press conference and fast-charging demonstration.

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Joseph A di Paolantonio @jadp.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 25/04/2026

@BruceMirken Gas prices for the “regular” octane level is $5.89. For $5.87 at home, @czds and I added 210 miles of range to our Ioniq5 #BEV. That might be a pervasive argument for this looking to buy their next vehicle. Not everyone can afford a new or used […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

The image displays our Chargepoint Level 2 home charging report for three chargers of our Hyundai Ioniq5 BEV, with three entries showing kilowatt-hours (kWh) used, distance added in miles, duration in hours and minutes, and costs associated with each entry. The highlighted section indicates a usage of 62.5743, adding 210 miles with a fully burdened cost of US$ 5.87

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Joseph A di Paolantonio @jadp.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 15/04/2026

Oh well. We just had a power outage in #OceanShores #WA #GHPUD and @czds and I had put the Anker Home Power Panel “Time of Use” settings back to our normal “charge after midnight” run our home of the batteries during the day down to 20%. I’ll disconnect one […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

An illustration of a house showing solar panel usage, labeled "Not Inserted" for rooftop solar and "Off-Grid" for the electrical grid. It includes solar PV panels feeding a power storage unit, and details about power output showing the batteries at 17% providing 442W equaling the “Home Load”

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Joseph A di Paolantonio @jadp.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 14/04/2026

Our Abate Fetel Pear Tree with blossoms in our backyard on April 10, and an Argentinian Abate Fetel Pear that we bought at New Seasons Market on April 13. Our favorite pear. @czds and I can only hope that B.P. Moretini pollinates Abate Fetel and we get such good looking pears this coming autumn

An Abate Fetel Pear Tree with leaves and flowers is growing inside a wooden enclosure with a chain-link fence. The ground is partly covered with clover and an oyster shell walkway.

A B.P. Moretini Peat Tree with green leaves and white flowers is growing near a chain-link fence and a wooden post. The background features a house and some clover, with an oyster shell path visible. The sky is overcast.

The image features a ripe pear with a yellow and red color gradient, marked with a sticker showing Argentina as the place of origin, Abate Fetel s as the type of pear, and that the pear of organic. With a code of 93012. It is placed on a decorative placemat with grape illustrations.

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Joseph A di Paolantonio @jadp.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 10/04/2026

Yet another plus for #BEV. @czds and I are using our Hyundai Ioniq 5 in Utility Mode to run a refrigerated container as our LG fridge is dead 2026 April 09

Image of a car's dashboard display showing EV (Electric Vehicle) settings, specifically the "Utility Mode" section, which is currently activated. The screen provides options for vehicle systems like smart regeneration, charging, and climate control. Utility mode uses the high voltage battery while the vehicle is off to run accessories.

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Joseph A di Paolantonio @jadp.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 08/04/2026

A few indications that Spring has come to Coastal Western Washington where @czds and I live #PNW #PacificCoast #Washington

A branch of an Abate Fetel Pear Tree with green leaves and blooming white flowers is in front of a chain-link fence, with a blurred background of shrubs and trees.

A young William’s Pride Apple Tree branch featuring budding flowers and fresh green leaves, with a chain-link fence and an oyster shell walkway area in the background.

A young Olympian Fig Tree with budding figs on the branches, is positioned near a wooden fence and chain-link fence. Surrounding native greenery is visible in the background, which is our backyard.

A close-up of a flowering Blue Barron Rhododendron with purple blooms in the foreground, behind a wire fence. In the background, a modern house with a wooden deck is visible, featuring a potted Lemon Cypress plant. Green clover surrounds the area.

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Joseph A di Paolantonio @jadp.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 04/04/2026

@sundogplanets this picture has been making the rounds, taken by Artemis II Commander, astronaut Reid Wiseman

Artemis II Commander, Astronaut Reid Wiseman took this picture of Earth from the Orion, showing the night side of Earth as illuminated by the moon with sunlight showing as a bright crescent on the upper left side of the Earth, looking at the photo

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Joseph A di Paolantonio @jadp.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 31/03/2026

Moon over Hyionli, as @czds and I return from medical appointments in Vancouver, WA

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Joseph A di Paolantonio @jadp.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 27/03/2026

Visiting Seattle, WA is always fun for @czds and me. This time meeting relatives who were here for a conference. Peak Cherry Blossoms gained right on time. Lots of good Filipino food at Kilig, Ludi’s and Musang. And seeing the Fremont Troll for the first time was special.

A view from a balcony overlooking a street with few cars, framed by brick buildings. In the distance, there are mountains and a clear blue sky. A colorful mural is visible on one of the buildings. The whole bite from our room in Pioneer Square

Snow carried mountains in the Olympics as seen from our room in Pioneer Square

A large stone sculpture of a giant figure lies beneath a bridge, The Fremont Troll, with its face resting on one hand and the other hand positioned against the ground. The sculpture features detailed facial features and a rough texture, with some greenery growing on it.

A panoramic view of the Cherry Trees in full Bloom on The Quad at the University of Washington

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Joseph A di Paolantonio @jadp.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 20/03/2026

@BruceMirken we have a county public utility district that powers our grid and fiber for Internet. The solar #BESS electricity is purchased at night from a neighboring county to our north. Wind is across the bay from us. Hydro is the main energy source […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A helicopter flies over a body of water, with wind turbines visible on the distant hillside. The scene appears slightly hazy, with a jetty or shoreline in the foreground.

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Joseph A di Paolantonio @jadp.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/03/2026

Spring in the front of @czds and my home with clover, bulb flowers and deer #PNW

A family of deer eating clover below budding Japanese Red Emperor Maple, Summerfun Dogwood and Japanese Spring Showers Snowbell trees with the front of a blueish grey house to the side

Daffodils early blooming with grape hyacinths coming up in the huggleculture mound in our front yard with clover all around

Daffodils early blooming with grape hyacinths coming up in the huggleculture mound in the front yard

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Joseph A di Paolantonio @jadp.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 07/03/2026

[Food, mostly vegetarian not vegan] A chilly, slightly rainy #PNW day with a freshly baked whole grain spelt crust pizza topped with marinara, mushrooms, firm and fresh mozzarella, served with 13-bean zuppa minestre, both topped with freshly grated Vacche […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A freshly baked pizza with a golden-brown crust, topped with melted cheese and small pieces of mushroom, resting on a cooling rack.

A slice of pizza topped with grated cheese on a white plate, alongside a bowl of soup containing vegetables and beans in a clear broth. The meal is placed on a patterned placemat.

A bowl of hearty soup featuring broccoli, beans, and mixed greens in a savory broth. The dish has a rustic appearance with a sprinkle of grated cheese on top.

A slice of pizza topped with anchovies and grated cheese, placed on a white plate. A bowl of soup is visible in the background.

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Joseph A di Paolantonio @jadp.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 03/03/2026

Well, @czds and I stayed up for the lunar eclipse. We got one shot in

A close-up view of the moon, displaying its surface details and craters against a dark background. The image includes timestamp and location information at the bottom. The upper left of the moon is starting to show the Earth’s shadow

A dark image indicating a night sky observation, labeled with coordinates and a timestamp. It mentions "Moon" but does not visibly show any celestial bodies.

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Joseph A di Paolantonio @jadp.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 01/03/2026

Supper tonight, for @czds and me, vegetarian not vegan, but with dessert

A blue-rimmed plate features a slice of Crustless Gruyère Spinach Mushroom Broccoli Quiche alongside sautéed broccolini and roasted chestnuts. The slice of quiche is golden-brown, while the broccolini is vibrant green, complemented by the glossy appearance of the chestnuts.

A small white bowl features a serving of Cartagnaccio, a no added sweeteners Italian Chestnut Flour Cake with apples, pine nuts and raisins, served with Hellenika “7ᵗʰ Inning Stretch” Greek Yoghurt Peanut Caramel Gelato . A spoon rests in the bowl, and a cup of espresso is visible in the background.

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Joseph A di Paolantonio @jadp.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 02/02/2026

With @czds and doing a little moon gazing on a cloudy night

A close-up image, in scenery mode, of the full snow moon, showcasing its surface features and craters against a dark sky background.

A close-up view focused on the TYCHO crater of the moon, showing its surface details and craters against a dark sky background.

A detailed close-up image of the full snow moon, showing its surface craters and texture against a black sky background.

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Joseph A di Paolantonio @jadp.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 01/02/2026

First daffodil of 2026; photo taken on February 01 in the huggleculture mound in @czds and my front yard

A garden bed with several green shoots and a single yellow daffodil flower is in focus, with a house visible in the background. The soil is dark and textured, mounded on found wood, hugglekultur style.

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Joseph A di Paolantonio @jadp.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 26/01/2026

Broccolini with pine nuts, Italian Roasted Root Vegetables cooked with Quorn ChiQin Fillet for @czds and me

A plate with a blue rim, featuring sautéed broccolini with pine nuts, a portion of plant-based “chicken”, roasted with Peruvian purple potatoes wedges, whole cippolini onion, cubed turnip and whole garlic cloves with browned fresh sage leaves.

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Joseph A di Paolantonio @jadp.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 24/01/2026

@sundogplanets the wildlife, being urbanized according to several cultural anthropology studies, would like a word

Two fawn stand at the bottom of a wooden staircase, looking towards the camera, while another deer, their mother, is visible in the background. The area is surrounded by greenery and a fence, with a cloudy sky above.

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Joseph A di Paolantonio @jadp.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 24/01/2026

[Food, vegetarian not vegan] Home made spelt crust topped with pesto, firm and fresh mozzarella, feta and kalamata to make @czds and my pizza today, to go with bean-vegetables minestrone

A close-up of a pizza base topped with fresh spinach leaves and crumbled cheeses on a pesto layer, in the making

A freshly baked pizza on a cooling rack, topped with pesto, firm and fresh mozzarella, feta and kalamata, fresh from the oven. The pizza is a whole grain Spelt crust, featuring a golden-brown hue.

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Joseph A di Paolantonio @jadp.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 21/01/2026

Possible Aurora Borealis tonight, but @czds and I are not seeing it from here. Lots of stars on this cold, clear night though #PNW #PacificCoast #NorthernLights #AuroraBorealis

A starry night sky with numerous stars against a dark blue to black backdrop.

A night sky filled with numerous stars, set against a dark background. Some stars appear brighter than others, with a slight haze present.

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Joseph A di Paolantonio @jadp.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 20/01/2026

Tonight was the first clear night where I had a chance to use the birthday gift from the wonderful @czds It’s been a month, but it’s the #PNW after all, and other things and cloudy nights conspire to interfere 😂 Two pictures: one of the M42 nebula, the […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A detailed astrophotograph of the Orion Nebula (M42), showcasing vibrant colors and clouds of gas, against a backdrop of stars. Digital information, including camera settings and location, is displayed at the bottom.

The image features a bright celestial body identified as Jupiter, surrounded by several smaller points of light, likely its moons, against a black background. It includes coordinates and timestamp details in the lower portion.

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Joseph A di Paolantonio @jadp.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 14/01/2026

In November, @czds and I discovered that we required a permit and were told a sketch would do, so we requested a document consultation from our local permit office but never received a response. Today we filed for a permit based on the same sketch and […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

An aerial view of a property layout showing a house with dimensions and setback lines. Below is a marked area indicating a 40-foot section, alongside a frame structure on the ground. Submitted as the site plan

A diagram illustrating a renewable energy setup featuring multiple PV solar panels (blue) and wind turbines (white). It includes a weather tempest device and indicates construction materials with grey for concrete and brown for posts. A legend describes the components.

A garage interior featuring a blue-gray BEV parked next to wall-mounted electrical equipment, including batteries, and a power management system and cables. Sunlight filters in through an open garage door, illuminating the space.

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Joseph A di Paolantonio @jadp.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 05/01/2026

Today 2026 January 04, @czds and I saw that the bulbs we had planted in October are starting to sprout; daffodils, species tulips, snowdrops, blue wind anemones, hyacinths—we’ll see if they survive the frosts of late January and February. The pictures show […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

An area of mounded soil with scattered green shoots emerging, indicating the early growth of plants. In the background, there is clover and a temporary fence protecting rhododendrons.

A serene scene featuring three deer in a yard: two fawns are lying down on a mound of soil while one stands nearby. In the background, there is a modern house with large windows and a decorative wind spinner in the foreground. The landscape includes some clover and native shrubs.

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