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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 7m

Set up an auto-responder for something, and the katakana of my name refuses to come through un-garbled. Instead of マンソンデビッド it comes through as マ� �ソンデビッド. WHYYYYYYYY?!?! I have spent nearly the whole day chasing stupid little bugs like this. I just want shit to work already.

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 1h

Damn. Nice work. I just immediately gave up

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 2h

"I found a place for lunch. Looks good." "What's it called? I'll look up directions and meet you there." "You know what? Let's go somewhere else."

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 2h

It happens so infrequently it always comes as a shock and feels like a slight betrayal, but it is inevitable. The battery in my light meter has run out.

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 3h

Every new sketchbook needs a good doodle to get things going.

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 5h

I'm no longer using WordPress for my portfolio site, but that's a good idea. I can do that by other means.

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 5h

For invoicing, it's easy. What I'm trying to work out is a streamlined way for domestic clients to pre-purchase services by bank transfer, and so far there's no getting around the shuffle

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 6h

OK yeah, that's what I was thinking. Just wanted to streamline things for potential customers, but I'll find another way. I wish my bank could provide a payment link button, but oh well. I'll find a workaround.

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 6h

They're amazing little things. Smaller, lighter, and more delicate than it makes sense for a bird to be! I've had to rescue a few from inside houses, so I've had the pleasure of handling them. The ones where I used to live weigh about 5g. FIVE GRAMS!!!!

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 6h

I have a question that I've been holding off on asking because it feels like something I should know. The bank details I provide clients to pay me by bank transfer (name, bank, branch, acct no): is there any risk in these details being available publicly on my site?

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 6h

One of my favorite insects of all time! I miss the hummingbirds back in the USA, and these moths bring me much of the same pleasure.

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 01/10/2026

My app alerted me early enough, and I happened to be looking at my phone at the time, so I was able to watch the circles expand on the map and count down until it started to shake here. I know big quakes are scary and bad, but the smaller ones are fascinating.

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 01/10/2026

Never thought I'd miss Abe-era policies but here we are

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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 01/10/2026

I honestly don't think it's going to take all that long for that to start happening. And the business manager visa is only part of it. Big picture, all these immigration changes are going to cumulatively cause massive negative effects

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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

Yeah it's just the cover glass. And I could do reduced without shipping. I'm about to cook dinner, though. If you're interested, DM me and I'll follow up later this evening

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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

Also, the baby was on the other side of the room, so I couldn't have gotten to her without climbing over my wife. I think I just woke up, my brain recognized there was a small living thing next to me, and it went from there.

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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

To date, the best one I've made probably is a gouda grilled cheese on ciabatta with smoked duck breast and pickled jalapeños.

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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

Don't forget the one that just disintegrates into ink

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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

Good thing I did laundry this morning 😬

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

I like insects in general. Almost became an entomologist, even. This was a crazy thing to see, though.

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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

Absolutely. Highly functional, and they look good, too.

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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

Ah, my favorite and most feared camera shop

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

5D II and a 40mm f/2.8 STM, the best daily use combo I know.

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

And fwiw I'm not brand loyal. Any rough equivalent is fine by me, too, and in fact I regularly rotate through cameras in similar configurations. The F2 just happens so be especially nice for me. And now that I think about it, I think all of those pictures were taken with a Canon. 😬

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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 · 20/09/2026

Silver lining: I'm too poor to fly back to the USA, so at least the AI will have less of an opportunity to do me in

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

Ah, so that sort of thing. I think I'll focus on my baby and my cat instead and just wait for the episodes to drop

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

What did I miss? I'm almost afraid to ask what new absurdity is afoot

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