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Paul Horn @nrohluap.ioc.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 14/10/2026

Moose usually gets the spotlight in my toots, but today belongs to Stella and Eloise. For the first time in months, Eloise begged to go on a walk with us. She has congestive heart failure and usually sleeps away much of the day. We know it’s time to have the […] [Original post on ioc.exchange]

Stella, a brown Cairn terrier mix, sniffs at something on an artificial turf lawn. Eloise, a white chihuahua/ terrier mix with lots of fluffy fur, stands on a white sidewalk below, waiting to get on with the walk.

Two small dogs stand on a purple grooming table. Eloise on the left is white with short fur and has a big smile, and has magically transformed into a chihuahua; Stella on the right is brown with longer fur and a more serious expression. Both are wearing purple bandanas.

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Paul Horn @nrohluap.ioc.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 13/10/2026

My favorite kind of modal dialog. Is it OK? Or am I accepting that “the error” happened? #errorhandling

A modal dialog box on a phone screen.
The text says “Error” and there is a single button labeled OK.

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Paul Horn @nrohluap.ioc.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 28/09/2026

Curious clouds shapes provide a background for crows and flying machines. As the evening progressed, the clouds were canvas for one of the finer sunsets we’ve had in a while. #photography #phonephotography #corvids #sunset

A small airplane is flying against a backdrop of cloudy skies, with several birds visible near the bottom of the image.

The same small plane continues its pattern of touch-and-go landing practice as the evening progresses.

A vibrant sky filled with colorful clouds at sunset, showcasing shades of pink, orange, and blue.

A vibrant sunset sky filled with colorful clouds in shades of pink, orange, and blue. A large murder of crows is visible, creating a delicate pattern against the backdrop that appears to echo the arc of the cloud formation.

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Paul Horn @nrohluap.ioc.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 26/09/2026

Moose found himself a sunny spot in front of the (fake) fireplace. It’s going to be 94 degrees today, but the morning was too cool for this floof’s taste. #dogsofmastodon #dogs

Moose, a large off-white dog, relaxes in a block of sunshine on the throw rug in the family room.
His reflection is visible in the glass front of an electric fireplace flanked by storage cupboards.

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Paul Horn @nrohluap.ioc.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 24/09/2026

I swear this house was built to align with equinoxes. Here’s a view of the outside wall just after sunrise this morning. I am fascinated by astronomical phenomena, particularly those related to the progress of the Earth as it orbits the sun. Some of my Scottish […] [Original post on ioc.exchange]

A close-up view of the side wall of a house featuring multiple windows. The sun is shining almost perfectly in parallel with the wall, projecting long shadows from the window frames and decorative accents.

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Paul Horn @nrohluap.ioc.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 23/09/2026

The new house seems to have been built in a perfect west-facing alignment. We hated the dark hallway with the solid front door. We swapped it this week for a similar door with a window at the top. Behold! The new door casts a cross on photos on the far wall at […] [Original post on ioc.exchange]

The sunset shines in through a door with a window at the top. The window has two grid lines that divide the window into four sections.

The grid in the window casts a shadow on the distant wall of the house. The X formed by the grid appears to fall on a photograph of an infant held in adult arms.

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Paul Horn @nrohluap.ioc.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 21/09/2026

Stella burned another life today. Thanks to a perfect storm of errors, she was able to get out of the house, wander up the street and cross to the other side. Mom let her out to the side yard, where she’s usually not allowed. I had opened the garage side door […] [Original post on ioc.exchange]

Stella, a brown terrier with a white muzzle, looks up smiling at the camera from behind a wooden chair leg.

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Paul Horn @nrohluap.ioc.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 14/09/2026

Moose is all tuckered out from a play date today. #dogsofmastodon #dogs

Moose’s white and black muzzle is propped on a patterned pillow on a navy blue couch. His eyes are closed.

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Paul Horn @nrohluap.ioc.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 13/09/2026

There was a time when all the cool trees were growing lamps instead of branches. #photography #idyllwild #canon

A vintage green industrial lamp is mounted on the side of a tree, with a curved arm extending from the trunk. The background is a blurred natural setting with green foliage. The lamp and arm show some light aging, especially the cover of the lamp.

The tree trunk occupies the left side of the picture.

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Paul Horn @nrohluap.ioc.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 12/09/2026

While it’s still a bit too close to L.A. to be truly dark at night, the stars up here at 5,300 ft are a lot better than down in the suburbs. Maybe all the way to Anza Borego next time. Canon R6 mk II, RF 14-35 f/4 L #astrophotography #canon

A night sky filled with stars, with a visible band of the Milky Way, framed by silhouettes of pine trees at the bottom.

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Paul Horn @nrohluap.ioc.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 12/09/2026

I wandered down an old pathway below our cabin. An acorn woodpecker was digging for lunch in an old branch among the oak trees. I missed the moment he pulled out a grub, but got a few decent shots. Canon R6 mk II, RF 100-500 f/4.5-7 L #photography #canon #birds #idyllwild

An acorn woodpecker perched on a tree branch, displaying its wings and vibrant red crown against a blurred background of green leaves. It looks like it has lost its footing and is scrabbling to get back on the branch.

The woodpecker has regained its footing, and looks toward the tree trunk to the upper right.

Another view with the bird nearly vertical.

A winding path through a forest, bordered by stone walls and surrounded by trees. The ground is covered in dry leaves, creating a natural, serene atmosphere.

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Paul Horn @nrohluap.ioc.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 16/08/2026

Crescent moon and Venus hanging out in the western sky this evening. #astrophotography #canon

A crescent moon is visible in a dark sky, with Venus located above it. At the bottom of the picture, thin clouds add a subtle background to the scene.

A close view of the crescent moon and Venus in a dark sky.

The crescent moon and Venus float above a double streetlight and the top of a tree.

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Paul Horn @nrohluap.ioc.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 08/08/2026

Late afternoon clouds make a neighbor’s window look like an abstract painting. #Fensterfreitag #photography #phonephotography

A window with three panes reflecting colorful clouds and a calm sky. The reflections create a dreamy, abstract appearance against the light-colored building.

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Paul Horn @nrohluap.ioc.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 12/07/2026

The clouds put on quite the show today. At the end of the day, they donned Liberty spikes for the finale. #phonephotography #clouds

A dramatic sky filled with clouds, featuring shades of blue, gray, and warm tones. Several birds are flying across the lower part of the image. At the top of the image, an arc of tall grey spikes look like they could be thin trees growing on top of a dark hilltop.

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Paul Horn @nrohluap.ioc.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 05/07/2026

“What? It’s my stuffed duck. I can un-stuff it if I want. Now back away slowly, or the pillow gets the treatment too.” #dogsofmastodon

Moose, a white Anatolian Shepherd, reclines on a throw pillow on a large area rug. Under one front paw is an unfortunate blue stuffed duck, with just a hint of orange beak showing.

White fluff is visible around the duck, and a large clump hangs under Moose’s jaw.

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Paul Horn @nrohluap.ioc.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 04/07/2026

Moose is enjoying the West Wing. Nicer to watch with him than Boomer, who preferred to try to eat things on the screen. #dogsofmastodon #westwing

A dog lies on the floor watching a television show featuring two people seated at a table, engaged in conversation. The living room has a cozy atmosphere with a cabinet displaying decorative items and a door leading to another room.

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Paul Horn @nrohluap.ioc.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 30/06/2026

Our new neighborhood has created a patriotic display in honor of the Reflecting Pool Refresh, just in time for the 80th - er, 250th Birthday Celebration . It mostly reflects an uphill neighbor overwatering their new plants, but I digress. #reflectingpool

A close-up view of a concrete curb and gutter, featuring a greenish layer of algae or moss alongside a dirty water channel.

Clearly vandals have been busy seeding the pristine gutter runoff with algae spores.

No word on arrests yet, but suspicious gangs of youths on electric motorcycles have been spotted doing wheelies down nearby streets.

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Paul Horn @nrohluap.ioc.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 17/06/2026

Lilies in a vase in the table. Moose stuck his head up to see what I was up to. #Bloomscrolling #dogsofmastodon #phonephotography

A bouquet of purple irises with yellow accents is in the foreground, while a dog peeks over the back of a dark blue couch in the background.

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Paul Horn @nrohluap.ioc.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 16/06/2026

A big bonus of living near the Chino CA airport is the opportunity to see old and unusual planes flying over on a random Monday. Heard, then saw, this vintage twin propeller plane go over this morning. Managed to get a quick shot off with the iPhone. Heard it […] [Original post on ioc.exchange]

An airplane is flying through a clear blue sky.

It is a vintage US military aircraft with twin propellers and two rudders.

Photograph taken with an iPhone 16 max at 5x, no cropping

A close-up image of a vibrant pink flower with a bee collecting pollen. The background is dark, highlighting the flower and the bee.

A close-up of a vibrant purple flower with a bee collecting nectar from its center. A green bud is visible beside the flower, against a blurred background.

An army aircraft flying overhead against a clear blue sky.

Taken with a Canon EOS R6 mk ii and a RF 100-500 f/4.5-7.1 L at 428mm, lightly cropped

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Paul Horn @nrohluap.ioc.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 15/06/2026

#woodworking bonus project: installing a similar cabinet and a butcher block counter - stained with a walnut finish and coated with marine spar Varithane - fills a niche in their family room along with a beverage refrigerator to form a dry bar top.

A white cabinet with shaker-style door panels and a stainless steel and glass beverage refrigerator sit underneath a wooden countertop inside a wall niche.

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Paul Horn @nrohluap.ioc.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 14/06/2026

Moose says “Please, sir, may I please partake of your gin and tonic? Pretty Pleeeeeese?” #dogsofmastodon

A large white dog with black facial markings rests its head on the arm of a dark blue a couch, looking at a half-full glass of gin, tonic and ice with a line slice on a wooden table.

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Paul Horn @nrohluap.ioc.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 10/06/2026

My daughter requested a built in dresser/bookshelf/vanity unit to fit in an empty nook in their new primary bedroom. She provided a Pinterest photo with the comment “with shelves, not doors above, and with the counter lower in the center.” Oh, and with some […] [Original post on ioc.exchange]

A home office space featuring a white desk with a laptop, a chair, and organized storage cabinets above and beside. Shiplap panels on the ceiling. The drawers are shaker style and the upper cabinets are topped with crown molding.

A whiteboard drawing of a modified version of the original, with bookshelves instead of cabinet above.

The horizontal shiplap here was changed to vertical in the final design. Dimensions for each piece are included.

The finished assembly in place. The surrounding walls are a green color and the cabinet hardware is black.

Some LP records, books and other items are arranged on the shelves. The drawers are already filled with clothing.

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Paul Horn @nrohluap.ioc.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 27/05/2026

A little mid-week vacation. Just what the doctor ordered. #travel #beach #Pelicans

A straw hat, black sunglasses, and a light-colored shirt with an embroidered design are placed on top of a weathered leather bag. The background includes a plain white bed pillow.

A dramatic sky filled with various clouds appears above the edge of a building, which has a white pergola roof. An armada of pelicans can be seen flying in the cloudy sky, with one lone gull at the upper right.

My favorite Rainbow sandals on the sand, flanked by my sandy feet.

A formation of six pelicans flying against a backdrop of cloudy skies, with varying shades of gray and hints of blue.

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Paul Horn @nrohluap.ioc.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 19/05/2026

My morning coffee appears to have gone full-on hipster. #coffee

A coffee brewing setup featuring a Chemex coffee maker with a filter filled with coffee grounds. Next to it is a decorative mug with a superhero design and a small wooden lid. The pot has a grey and black knit cozy wrapping the bottom.

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Paul Horn @nrohluap.ioc.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 19/05/2026

Here’s another with the same settings, but at full 500mm zoom.

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Paul Horn @nrohluap.ioc.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 19/05/2026

Crescent moon having a dalliance with Venus and a few stars. EXIF info in alt text #astrophotography #moon #venus #canon

$The moon shows in the upper right quadrant; the lower sliver is illuminated by the sun, while the balance of the orb is lit by reflected earth light. Venus glows brightly in the lower left quadrant. It appears as a fully illuminated sphere, with 18 faint rays from the diaphragm diffraction. A few other faint stars are visible. Canon EOS 6 mk 2, canon rf 100-500 f4.5-7.1 L IS USM, 363 mm, f 9, iso 3200, 1/2 sec$

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Paul Horn @nrohluap.ioc.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 03/05/2026

Baby opossum just hanging out in the back yard this morning. In between weed nibbling, it climbed up under the barbecue to have a look around. Apparently large people with large cameras deserve *this look* - and some tiny teefs. #naturephotography #oppossum #canon

A close-up of an opossum perched upright on a metallic rod, with its two hind paws gripping the rod and one front paw leaning on a stucco wall. It is looking directly into the camera. The animal has a light gray body, large ears, and dark eyes, and tiny bared teeth.

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Paul Horn @nrohluap.ioc.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 29/04/2026

Moose has adopted the proper pose for a chief member of the Neighborhood Watch. #dogsofmastodon #dogs #neighborhoodWatch

Moose, a large white dog, sits backwards on a dark blue couch, with his back to the camera. His head is lowered to rest on the back cushion, and his tail points straight down. He is looking out the window into the neighbor’s yard.

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Paul Horn @nrohluap.ioc.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 19/04/2026

Enjoying a little gelato on the Oceanside pier at sunset #phonephotography #oceanside #sunset

Silhouetted palm trees frame a sunset over the ocean, with gentle waves and a sandy beach populated by people. The sky features soft clouds and a gradient of warm colors as the sun descends. A fading contrail arcs from right to left.

Yours Truly enjoying gelato and the view.

Sneaky photo by my lovely wife.

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Paul Horn @nrohluap.ioc.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 18/04/2026

I inherited some interesting kitchen tools from my parents’ place. They used these tongs to pull cooked artichokes out of the steamer. So do I. Turns out it’s a tool to take canning jars out of boiling water. Whatever. It works great to lift artichokes without […] [Original post on ioc.exchange]

A steaming pot containing two artichokes held in place by a metal steaming rack. The pot has a stainless steel finish and is positioned on a gas stove.

A pair of canning tongs with black handles and yellow coating on the business end are gripping the artichoke from below.

The tongs lifting one of the artichokes out of the pot.

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Paul Horn @nrohluap.ioc.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 04/04/2026

New place is slowly getting unpacked. Moose is acting like he’s still in a shipping box. Fairly compact for a 100 lb dog 🐶 #dogsofmastodon #dogs #moving

A cluttered office shows some items unpacked and in shelves, while open moving boxes, packing paper and a lamp with no shade and no bulb show the job is far from finished.

Moose, a large white dog, has curled himself up tightly to fit in a very small dog bed in the midst of it all.

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Paul Horn @nrohluap.ioc.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 29/03/2026

Stella, having her own precarious grasp on what constitutes a pillow, wonders what the heck Moose is doing with his head perched on chair stretchers. #dogsofmastodon #dogs

Moose, a large light-colored dog, is lying on a wooden floor near an old wooden chair, resting its head awkwardly on the spindles underneath the chair. A person's foot is visible on the left side of the picture. Stella, a much smaller brown dog, is sitting nearby observing the scene. The setting is indoors, with natural light illuminating the space.

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Paul Horn @nrohluap.ioc.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 28/03/2026

I see my new electric griddle has a “fully baked” setting 🫠 #fullyBaked

Black dial with white writing has settings from “off” to 420

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Paul Horn @nrohluap.ioc.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 26/03/2026

Gonna miss my poppies. Suppose I’ll have to plant a swatch at the new place. #Bloomscrolling #phonephotography

Didn’t have my good camera, so an iPhone photo is the best I got today.

A host of stunning California poppy blossoms hover over their green mother plant. One poppy is in good focus, leaning perfectly to shore of its interior; the rest, and the background, put into soft focus with the phone’s “portrait” mode.

Fitting, I suppose - the photo is in portrait mode (grin).

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