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Philip Brewer

@philipbrewer.net

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Writer. Dog-walker. Sword fighter. Someone who spends way too much time thinking about exercise, fitness, sleeping well, etc.

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Philip Brewer @philipbrewer.net · 09/05/2026

Came to 3.32 miles in 47min 58s. Very short because my previous "long" run (a bit over 4 miles) left me worn out for 6 days...

A map of today's run

Philip Brewer @philipbrewer.net · 05/04/2026

I have finally gotten around to painting my fencing mask. #hema

A fencing mask painted to look like a sloth's face

Philip Brewer @philipbrewer.net · 23/01/2026

Let me just say, I am 100% down with TAKING a snow day, but CALLING IT a general strike.

Screen grab of current weather from the National Weather Service, showing a current temp of -1℉ with more than a day of Cold Weather Advisory overlapping with a two more days of Winter Storm Warning

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Philip Brewer @philipbrewer.net · 09/09/2025

2025-09-09 4:37: esperanto.philipbrewer.net/2025/09/…

LunleviÄo super parko

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Philip Brewer @philipbrewer.net · 01/09/2025

Taken yesterday, but didn't cross post for some reason: My pupper-dog, photographed in good light: 2025-08-31 7:34: philipbrewer.micro.blog/2025/08/31/…

A dog sitting on the grass in a park, with the sign for the park visible behind it.

Philip Brewer @philipbrewer.net · 03/08/2025

Hazarda Esperanto: esperanto.philipbrewer.net/2025/08/…

Philip Brewer @philipbrewer.net · 06/06/2025

My brother sent a selfie he’d taken in the coffee shop where he’s staying for the SFWA board meeting and Nebula Awards conference. I wanted to reply, but I was out walking the dog, so I quick captured this image.

A selfie taken from a high angle so it could include the dog I'm walking

Philip Brewer @philipbrewer.net · 18/05/2025

My local sword fighting group has an intro class starting in just a few weeks. If you're local and want to learn historical fencing, you should join us!

A poster with info for an upcoming longsword class offered by Tempered Mettle Historical Fencing starting June 11th, with a QR code and the website temperedmettlehistoricalfencing.com

Philip Brewer @philipbrewer.net · 30/10/2024

Wanted: Sandbox for commercial apps: philipbrewer.micro.blog/2024/10/30/…

Front screen of my phone, showing folders of the apps I use

Philip Brewer @philipbrewer.net · 22/10/2024

2024-10-22 10:04: philipbrewer.micro.blog/2024/10/22/…

Fall colors in Winfield Village, with multiple trees all in different colors

Philip Brewer @philipbrewer.net · 08/10/2024

2024-10-08 16:05: philipbrewer.micro.blog/2024/10/08/…

Detail of a raincoat with an

Philip Brewer @philipbrewer.net · 01/10/2024

2024-10-01 10:06: philipbrewer.micro.blog/2024/10/01/…

Ashley with her head tipped back on mouth in a little circle, howling along with the emergency sirens

Philip Brewer @philipbrewer.net · 28/09/2024

2024-09-28 07:13: philipbrewer.micro.blog/2024/09/28/…

A green and brown praying mantis standing on the edge of the roadway

Philip Brewer @philipbrewer.net · 27/09/2024

2024-09-27 12:56: philipbrewer.micro.blog/2024/09/27/…

Philip Brewer @philipbrewer.net · 27/09/2024

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Philip Brewer @philipbrewer.net · 25/09/2024

High water after thunderstorms: philipbrewer.micro.blog/2024/09/25/…

A swollen creek, overflowing its banks enough to reach nearby trees

The weir in our little creek is completely under water

Philip Brewer @philipbrewer.net · 23/09/2024

2924-09-23 17:55: philipbrewer.micro.blog/2024/09/23/…

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Philip Brewer @philipbrewer.net · 19/09/2024

2024-09-19 10:17: philipbrewer.micro.blog/2024/09/19/…

A mostly black, rather lean and muscly, dog lying on the bed

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Philip Brewer @philipbrewer.net · 17/09/2024

Recovering from exercise: philipbrewer.micro.blog/2024/09/17/…

Me in fencing jacket and mask with a longsword

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Philip Brewer @philipbrewer.net · 11/09/2024

2024-09-11 12:05: philipbrewer.micro.blog/2024/09/11/…

Me with my new Sigi rapier (and a dog)

My new rapier (and a dog)

Philip Brewer @philipbrewer.net · 05/09/2024

2024-09-05 10:34: philipbrewer.micro.blog/2024/09/05/…

A dog with her dog blanket over one of her paws, with some chew toys nearby

Philip Brewer @philipbrewer.net · 01/09/2024

Newsletter mis-feature on micro.blog: philipbrewer.micro.blog/2024/09/01/…

A dog standing on a picnic table

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Philip Brewer @philipbrewer.net · 27/08/2024

2024-08-27 15:02: philipbrewer.micro.blog/2024/08/27/…

My upper right arm with a bandaid over the injection site of my pnumonia immunization

Philip Brewer @philipbrewer.net · 27/08/2024

2024-08-27 07:56: philipbrewer.micro.blog/2024/08/27/…

Philip Brewer @philipbrewer.net · 19/08/2024

2024-08-19 13:25: philipbrewer.micro.blog/2024/08/19/…

Jackie across from a table set with two servings of salmon, rice, and sauteed vegetables

Rice and salmon with sautéed onions and peppers with a soy-ginger-mustard-maple glaze

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Philip Brewer @philipbrewer.net · 18/08/2024

2024-08-18 06:39: philipbrewer.micro.blog/2024/08/18/…

A woman in bed with a big mug of coffee and a kindle, with a dog sprawled across the bed in the foreground

Philip Brewer @philipbrewer.net · 17/08/2024

Writing, and plans for writing: philipbrewer.micro.blog/2024/08/17/…

A tree trunk silhouetted against the sky with a barely risen sun

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Philip Brewer @philipbrewer.net · 15/08/2024

2024-08-15 13:17: philipbrewer.micro.blog/2024/08/15/…

Three pictures of Ashley, with her head turned left, forward, and right.

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Philip Brewer @philipbrewer.net · 15/08/2024

Visited the New England Botanic Garden: philipbrewer.micro.blog/2024/08/15/…

Folly at New England Botantic Garden

Temple of Peace at New England Botantic Garden

Sculpture of Pan at New England Botantic Garden

Philip Brewer @philipbrewer.net · 14/08/2024

2024-08-14 11:52: philipbrewer.micro.blog/2024/08/14/…

Me and my brother, sitting on a bench in a pollinator garden

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Philip Brewer @philipbrewer.net · 06/08/2024

2024-08-06 09:04: philipbrewer.micro.blog/2024/08/06/…

Steven sitting beyond my laptop, turned to show the many stickers on it

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Philip Brewer @philipbrewer.net · 02/08/2024

I’ve spent too much time thinking about longevity: philipbrewer.micro.blog/2024/08/02/…

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Philip Brewer @philipbrewer.net · 29/07/2024

2024-07-29 14:50: philipbrewer.micro.blog/2024/07/29/…

A branch covered with mostly blue and some green lichen on the sidewalk

Philip Brewer @philipbrewer.net · 26/07/2024

2024-07-26 12:57: philipbrewer.micro.blog/2024/07/26/…

My hand holding a sticker for The Woolery up in front of a computer screen with a draft of this post

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Philip Brewer @philipbrewer.net · 17/07/2024

2024-07-17 12:17: philipbrewer.micro.blog/2024/07/17/…

A loaf of bread on a cooling rack

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Philip Brewer @philipbrewer.net · 13/07/2024

2024-07-13 07:15: philipbrewer.micro.blog/2024/07/13/…

A selfie of me sitting on a park bench with a black dog standing on the bench next to me

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Philip Brewer @philipbrewer.net · 06/07/2024

2024-07-06 14:02: philipbrewer.micro.blog/2024/07/06/…

A piece of baklava on a plate

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Philip Brewer @philipbrewer.net · 05/07/2024

2024-07-05 15:01: philipbrewer.micro.blog/2024/07/05/…

A single lily flower, with water droplets on its lower petals

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Philip Brewer @philipbrewer.net · 01/07/2024

Newsletter going active!: philipbrewer.micro.blog/2024/07/01/…

Me in fencing gear, with a rapier in my hand

A black dog lying in the sun on the patio

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Philip Brewer @philipbrewer.net · 30/06/2024

2024-06-30 17:40: philipbrewer.micro.blog/2024/06/30/…

A black dog standing in a grassy field

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Philip Brewer @philipbrewer.net · 24/06/2024

2024-06-24 14:44: philipbrewer.micro.blog/2024/06/24/…

My hand holding a copy of Robert G. Rutherfoord's The Art & Practice of 16th Century German Fencing in front of my laptop

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Philip Brewer @philipbrewer.net · 24/06/2024

2024-06-24 05:52: philipbrewer.micro.blog/2024/06/24/…

A white pine on the other side of a wooden fence, with the top of the tree lit by the sun

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Philip Brewer @philipbrewer.net · 22/06/2024

2024-06-21 12:54: philipbrewer.micro.blog/2024/06/22/…

A rice and chicken dish on a plate, with a bottle of soy sauce nearby

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Philip Brewer @philipbrewer.net · 21/06/2024

2024-06-21 10:34: philipbrewer.micro.blog/2024/06/21/…

A shallot on a cutting board with a knife

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Philip Brewer @philipbrewer.net · 21/06/2024

2024-06-21 09:31: philipbrewer.micro.blog/2024/06/21/…

A flower garden jam packed with blooming lilies

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Philip Brewer @philipbrewer.net · 17/06/2024

2024-06-17 07:07: philipbrewer.micro.blog/2024/06/17/…

A dog standing in front of day lilies

Day lilies in a flower garden in front of our front door

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Philip Brewer @philipbrewer.net · 14/06/2024

2024-06-14 12:53: philipbrewer.micro.blog/2024/06/14/…

A picture of Jackie with her and my beer in front of her

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Philip Brewer @philipbrewer.net · 12/06/2024

2024-06-12 15:59: philipbrewer.micro.blog/2024/06/12/…

Lilies outside my front door. 17 of them.

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Philip Brewer @philipbrewer.net · 12/06/2024

Getting a more accurate 🏃🏻‍♂️ heart rate from my Google Pixel watch: philipbrewer.micro.blog/2024/06/12/…

A graph of heart rate data, with a distinct break at the mid-point

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Philip Brewer @philipbrewer.net · 11/06/2024

2024-06-11 16:26: philipbrewer.micro.blog/2024/06/11/…

Picture of Jackie with both our cocktails in the foreground

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