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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 10/08/2026

Posting these here first before auction sites just in case someone's interested. Two fountain pens that are great but I just don't use. A Platinum 3776 Gathered (M) and a Sailor Pro Gear (F). They deserve a home where they'll actually be used. DM if interested. Shares appreciated

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 29/09/2026

Ok, time to get serious about clearing things out. This Mamiya 6 is a lot of fun. Let's call it USD $125, shipping included anywhere in the world. It's always worked great for me, but sold as-is given the age. Happy to answer any questions.

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 29/09/2026

This morning when the earthquake hit, I was coming out of a VERY deep sleep and wasn't grasping reality well. Ended up grabbing the cat and trying to protect him, my brain having mistaken him for the baby. The cat was more alarmed by this than by the quake. At least the impulse was in right place...

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riksredguard.bsky.social @riksredguard.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Iron Railings 1972 by the late Trevor Grimshaw which features in the Townscape Book.

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 27/09/2026

The cat hasn't warmed up to the baby yet, but is no longer spooked by her. This is progress.

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 26/09/2026

We used to do this thing we called "The Saturday Sandwich," which was me making up some rad sandwich to enjoy for lunch on a Saturday. Today, we resumed the tradition with ham on french bread with guacamole, sprouts, pickled onions, roasted red peppers, and mayo. It was damned good.

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 26/09/2026

Finally got the baby to sleep. She looked super peaceful and cute, so I took a picture. Camera sound woke her up.

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Fozzie Bear's Classic Facepalm

ALT: Fozzie Bear's Classic Facepalm

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 24/09/2026

On my way to Gunma to retrieve my wife and daughter. Been mostly apart for about ten weeks and I am very ready to be together again.

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 23/09/2026

I have begun to design my daughter's first zine. There will be 26 copies.

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 23/09/2026

Victor Wong knew Mark Rothko? Studied under him, even? It's been a while since I was so delightfully bewildered at a discovery like this.

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Victor Wong as Walter Chang

ALT: Victor Wong as Walter Chang

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 23/09/2026

I just watched a large wasp kill a big butterfly, remove the wings, then fly off with the body. Sometimes nature is totally metal, even on a small scale.

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 22/09/2026

I was angry about something stupid and I don't want to give my energy to that, so join me in appreciaing this cloud instead.

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 22/09/2026

Pretty hard to beat this setup. F2 Photomic, 35mm Nikkor-O, soft release, yellow filter, proper hood, and a Diagnl Ninja strap (which I invented, btw). 400 ISO B&W film pushed to EI 1,600. The diary camera.

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 21/09/2026

I am fully aware that it's programmed into me to think so, but still: MY BABY IS IMPOSSIBLY CUTE AND I CANNOT HANDLE IT She's the most wonderful thing I've ever seen. It's just ridiculous.

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 19/09/2026

I can't tell you how many ways that I've sat, And viewed my life today, but I can tell you I don't think that I can find easier way So if I see you walking hand in hand in hand With a three armed man, you know I'll understand (Shannon Hoon)

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 19/09/2026

I might not have the same level of fundamental distrust of cops on Japan as I did in the USA, but I still don't interact with them unless it's absolutely necessary, and neither should you. When there is fundamentally an absolute and corruptible power imbalance, you stay away from it.

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 18/09/2026

Please point me towards your favorite cornbread recipe! My Japanese mother in law, a *spectacular* cook, wants me to teach her to make cornbread, and I want to make it as good as possible. Will test this weekend. PLEASE HELP ME IMPRESS HER!

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 17/09/2026

I miss being able to judge radio DJs by how often they played this youtu.be/JE-dqW4uBEE?...

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Violent Femmes - Blister in the Sun

YouTube video by CraftyOcelot

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 17/09/2026

Yup. Definitely broke my right small toe, I believe for a lifetime 4th time. I dislike this.

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Broken Toe Rage

ALT: Broken Toe Rage

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 17/09/2026

I've either broken my right small toe again or (also again) sprained the absolute shit out of it. Either way, this changes my plans for the day.

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 16/09/2026

Is there a scientifically justified reason why it's so nice to kiss the top of my cat's head?

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 15/09/2026

Because I haven't posted enough of him recently

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 15/09/2026

Made two mistakes. One, opened Facebook. Two, clicked on a Japan-related post.

foreign residents shouldn't be entitled to the same social benefits as citizens, unless they've lived there all their lives. Even if they pay taxes, they haven't contributed to the Japanese society since the beginning of their lives, so they shouldn't have the right to the same social benefits as someone who has lived in Japan all of their life.

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 14/09/2026

Put on a new tire to replace the one that failed. Went with another Panaracer Closer Plus, as the failure of the last one was a matter of my own negligence. Still a great tire. Also trying out some combo SPD/flat pedals, so the bike is now shoe-agnostic.

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 14/09/2026

Given both the current warm, sunny weather, and the return to multiple days of rain starting late tonight, naturally I’m washing ALL of the laundry. Clothes, towels, sheets, etc. EVERYTHING.

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 13/09/2026

Just ordered a single Toblerone online, something I never expected to do. However, I ate my wife's while she was away, so... 😬

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 12/09/2026

After a two month hiatus, finally getting back to my Saturday Japanese class. It's gonna be a bit rough 😅

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 11/09/2026

But hey, shareholders are achieving record profits

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 11/09/2026

Anyone considering Preply for online lessons should know they take a 100% commission on initial trial lessons. The instructor gets nothing. Zero. Zilch. That's just wage theft.

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 11/09/2026

Some of the photo gear I pulled from the trash today. This is why I go out looking.

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 10/09/2026

David is such a common name, I suppose it shouldn't surprise me that there are multiple artists I love who have the same name as me, but it's still nice. It takes away from the genericity of it all. Between Rakoff and Sedaris alone, I am instilled with a sense of loyalty to the name.

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 10/09/2026

I need more people I can just gush about the baby to. I know I've got the new-dad enthusiasm, and that's fine, but it's got nowhere to go, and the cat is tired of hearing about it. She's absolutely perfect and impossibly cute. How the hell am I supposed to do this without an echo chamber

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Frog and Toad Bot @frogandtoadbot.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

“We must stop eating!” cried Toad as he ate another.

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 10/09/2026

When it rains this much, the broken umbrella situation at train stations can get out of hand.

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 10/09/2026

Come on, guys, quit with the urinal shittin'

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 09/09/2026

Realized today I've had this bike about 11 years, which means I've had it way longer than any other bike in my life. It's been my bike almost as long as I've been in Japan. Steel frame, fixed gear, and as much fun a decade later as it ever was.

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Paul Byrne @theplanetaryguy.com · 09/09/2026

Astrophotographer Adam (AJ) Smadi caught this image a few hours ago from Washington state. A thin crescent Moon, sunlight illuminating the rugged lunar surface. And 2,400 times farther away—and on the other side of the Sun—mighty Jupiter, and its moons Io (left) and Ganymede (right).

A crescent Moon seen during the day, arcing from upper left to lower right of the frame. At lower centre is the full disk of Jupiter; the small dots to its upper left and lower right and Io and Ganymede, respectively.

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 09/09/2026

I'm not going to make a habit of posting pictures of my daughter online, but now and then? Why not? She was a month old on Monday.

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 09/09/2026

Seriously though this rain is getting ridiculous. Compared to other places right now, it's not even that bad in Saitama, but it's still been unreasonably wet for entirely too long. This is more rain than rainy season.

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 08/09/2026

You ever rebel against yourself? Because I didn't catch on at first, but I've been doing it recently. I write a lot, and I mostly write with fountain pens because they're comfortable and nice. I just like them. For the last month, at least 75% of everything has been written with a Bic Cristal.

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