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Tim @timothygenewong.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Found this pair of broze, original candle pillars by sculptor Rod Kagan (1940-2010) at a charity shop back in February. Fell in love with them instantly, and kept checking back because the price was expensive. This month, I was able to snag them under a 50% off promo. They'll be with me forever.

Bronze candle pillars by artist Rod Kagan, featuring an angular cutout design. Displayed on a book shelf with a Frankenstein painted plaque in the background.

Photo of Rod Kagan's famous "totem" sculptures at his home in Idaho.

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Tim @timothygenewong.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

#MidsummerScream 2026 was only a week ago, but I miss it so much already. I had the very best time and saw so many delightful characters, both cosplayers and official performers. This event is not only the "world's largest" Halloween and horror convention, it's also one of the best.

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Tim @timothygenewong.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Train trip to San Diego for a day at Comic-Con. My first time on the Pacific Surfrider line and I found rail travel charming. #train #SantaFeStation

Front view of entry for SantaFe Station in San Diego. Mission style building with an arch and cupola.

Ceramic tile signage from SantaFe Station, featuring yellow, green and blue with Craftsman floral motifs and Celtic-style knotwork elements.

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Tim @timothygenewong.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Starting today with a walk. Hopefully the first day of intentional activity choices.

Bearded guy in a red shirt, denim shorts and a yellow cap.

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Tim @timothygenewong.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Experimenting with flavor in my foccacia. I tried sundried tomato, Asiago cheese, and thyme as toppings. Flavors were good, but I'm curious about integrating more thoroughly into the bread. Next time I'll fold them in during leavening. But my crumb structure is getting good!

Gigantic loaf of homemade foccacia topped with suntried tomato and thyme. Sitting on a cooling rack.

A cut piece of foccacia revealing a regular structure of holes, lending a soft texture.

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Tim @timothygenewong.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

This Saturday, I followed up by trying my hand at foccacia. Really pleased with the crumb on this. Airy, but not quite as large as the pan de cristal. More consistent overall. Crust was solid but less crunchy.

Cross-section of foccacia loaf showing consistent air pockets.

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Tim @timothygenewong.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Last week, my friends taught me how to make 'pan de cristal.' It has a delicate hard crust and a moist, open crumb. Absolutely delicious.

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Tim @timothygenewong.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

So...my local grocery store inexplicably had Halloween Squishmallows in their clearance section for $3. Now my Halloween bear, Omar, has a bull boyfriend named Jefferson. I'm pretty sure they cuddle watching monster movies. Omar also talks Jeff out of an ill-advised septum piercing.

Plush toys of a brown bear holding a pumpkin and a black and orange cow.

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Tim @timothygenewong.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

Today's Wardrobe Rediscovery: - Olive green type-3 trucker jacket with stretch (Lucky Brand) - Stone wash jeans (Old Navy) - 'Over the Garden Wall' graphic tee from @darkstina.com - "Super Gay" mustard ballcap from @babygaytv.bsky.social

Bearded man wearing an olive green trucker jacket, black graphic tee, stone washed jeans, and a yellow ball cap.

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Tim @timothygenewong.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Black Friday always makes me itchy. Corporations want you to feel dissatisfied with what you already have, scratching with a new purchase. Today, I'm styling what I already own in a different way...intentional enjoying "enough." Collar pop and rolling the sleeves yields a new look.

Man in a dark denim chore coat over a black graphic t-shirt and olive shorts.

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Tim @timothygenewong.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Learning to Cook to improve my diet: Recipe 1 - Quinoa Salad This is a mix of quinoa, cucumber, bellpepper, onion, chickpeas, and a lemon vinegarette. Today I learned that herbs are important and not to forget them. This needs parsley! Also, Olive Oil for cooking is not the same as finishing oil.

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Tim @timothygenewong.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Long time since my last post. I just wanted to acknowledge that the Supreme Court's decision to decline the Kim Davis marriage equality case does allow me a sigh of relief. But I still won't feel completely reassured during this administration. They have made cruelty their signature.

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Tim @timothygenewong.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

With Obergerfell on the chopping block, it's getting very personal. Over the past few years, I have stood by my husband through diabetic complications, a brain condition, dementia, and three brain surgeries. This is what marriage is about...commitment. But they can strip away our rights? 😥

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Tim @timothygenewong.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

Not feeling celebratory, so here's a #mothman sketch instead!

Illustration of the mothman posed in a tree branch. He's all black with a fuzzy collar. His wings are unfolded behind him, and his eyes glow red menacingly.

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Tim @timothygenewong.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

Fun sketch inspired by Klimt and drag queens. #Pride #dragqueen

Illustration of a femme person with a wig and geometric dress. Each span a rainbow ombre of hues.

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Molly Knight @mollyknight.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

If you were too young in 2003 here is what Bush told the American people: 1) The Iraq War won’t cost a lot of money 3) We won’t need a lot of troops 4) We’ll bring peace and freedom to Iraq 5) We’ll find WMDs 6) We’ll be welcomed as liberators 7) It will be easy 8) It won’t take long All lies.

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Tim @timothygenewong.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

Happy Pride, friends and folx! #SantaMonica is by far the most chill Los Angeles County #pride event.

Bearded man in a blue shirt stands in front of a rainbow photo-op. Wavy lines in the six pride colors form an arch, flanked by balloons.

Two men stand in front of a photo-op with the words "PRIDE" covered in a rainbow of sequins. They are on Santa Monica's Third Streed Promanade, flanked by palm trees.

A cute golden pomeranian wearing a rainbow tutu airs in a white remote control car.

Brass marching band in white tshirts performs in front of a store front. They wear rainbow sashes while a rainbow windsock flutters in the foreground.

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Tim @timothygenewong.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Dadvice: Car wouldn't start. Dash didn't light up, so I was 90% sure it was a dead battery. Called AAA and they had a service rep out in 20 minutes. Swapping the battery was quick, and there was no additional cost for installation. Dad says, get AAA. It's worth it when you need it most.

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Tim @timothygenewong.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Spooky Swap Meet is everything my Halloween loving heart could desire. Here are some pics I've neglected to share. . . . #spookyswapmeet @midsummerscream.bsky.social

Person dressed as a ghost in a green sheet. They stand in front of a Victorian house with dark gray shiplap and white gingerbread features. 1960s inspired flower shapes are strung along the porch in neon colors.

American folk inspired pumpkin scarecrow figure, holding yet another carved pumpkin in their lap. The faces are simplistic in ways that evoke "Over the Garden Wall."

A booth festooned with blow mold halloween decorations of white ghosts, orange pumpkins, and green monsters. It's nestled amongst Victorian homes of LA's Heritage Square Museum.

An old Victorian chapel at LA's Heritage Square Museum. It's decorated along the sides with a large skeleton sitting on a pumpkin head that looks like the character Enoch from "Over the Garden Wall." Additional pumpkins decorate the other side.

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Tim @timothygenewong.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

Ready for a friend's birthday dinner!

Bearded man wearing a tropical shirt in orange and autumnal hues with brown trousers. He wears a paper stew hat and wood print glasses frames. He's posed in front of a textured white ceramic wall.

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Tim @timothygenewong.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Visited Horror Vibes Coffee in the North Hollywood Arts District. Beautiful murals, a novel menu, and a rad atmosphere. Will definitely return when I need to practice some "self-scare."

Exterior of Horror Vibes Coffee in NoHo features a branded neon sign, and hand-drawn illustrations of famous pop-culture and movie monsters.

A bearded mix race man in a baseball cap poses in front of an illustrated mural of a jack-o-lantern man.

Posing in front of a mural with text that says "I sold my soul for coffee." A life-size figure of Nosterau from the 2024 Robert Eggers film adds atmosphere.

Two drinks from the seasonal "Final Girls" menu. The "Minxx-alada" is a piñacolada slushie, bright yellow in color. The "Cuckoo Yuzu is a honey cinnamon coldbrew with a frothy white yuzu foam. The former was tart and sweet, the latter an interesting balance of flavors after all elements mixed.

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Tim @timothygenewong.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

"Tied Up in Knott's" at the Boysenberry Festival is also a delight. Here are some standout pieces from the art show.

"Blacksmith Shop - Ghost Town" by Susan Rapske. Watercolor painting of the blacksmith shop in Knott's Ghost Town.

"Mrs. Knott's Fried Chicken Dinner" by Jesstasmic. Tiffany-style lamp in purple art glass shade with a sculpted base mimicking a chicken leg atop a mouse of mashed potatoes and gravy.

"Calico River Rapids" digital art piece by Brandon Starr. Fearues a scene of riders aboard the raft vehicle in the Bigfoot cave scene.

"The Beast of Calico River" digital illustration by Pashur. Depicts Bigfoot inside caverns, framed by black silhouetted stalactites and stalagmites.

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Tim @timothygenewong.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Knott's Boysenberry Festival 2025 is a delight as always. Many delicious food options, requiring multiple trips. We tried the Birria Sliders and Sloppy Joe Burger. Birria was exceptional with a slightly sweet flavoring and an umame consummé. Burger was solid but messy.

Boysenberry Festival entrance display featuring a windmill surrounded by boysenberry vines. Beneath are many potted floral and oversized berry props.

Yours truly, excited to eat the birria sliders at Wilderness Broiler.

Boysenberry Beef Birria Sliders with consummé. Garnished with cotija cheese and cilantro.

Boysenberry Sloppy Joe Burger, served with fries and vegetables toppings. The sloppy joe mince had a berry flavor itself but also featured a purple syrup as well. Garnished with fritos.

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Tim @timothygenewong.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Perfect Spooky Weekend - Saturday: Shopping at "LankerScream" in NoHo and the closing of Dark Delicacies book store in Burbank Sunday: Back to Burbank for "Terror Market" in the Blast from the Past parking lot. Terror Market had better shopping, but LankerScream had screenings and aircon.

Photo-op with cosplayers dressed as Michael Meyers from 'Halloween' and Jason Vorhees from 'Friday the 13th.'

Wide shot of the event in the Blast from the Past parking lot in Burbank. Attendees look at various spooky booths and merchandise.

Photo op with Barlow the vampire from Salem's Lot. Costumes characters were also a feature of the closing of Dark Delicacies book shop.

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Tim @timothygenewong.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Unexpected dumpster find! Who could throw away this massive jack o'lantern? . #halloween #jackolantern

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Tim @timothygenewong.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Oof. I feel both seen AND attacked.

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Tim @timothygenewong.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Happy Valentine's Day. Let's continue to celebrate all love and relationships. #valentine #art #painting

Acrylic painting of two men kissing. The more dominant in the frame is older, bald, with a white beard, wearing glasses and a plaid shirt. The younger man is wearing a baseball cap and has a dark beard. The whole painting is mono chromatic in deep cobalt blues evoking a cyanotype photo.

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Tim @timothygenewong.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

We already have comic book level Villains. Maybe we'll have real life superheroes to combat them. (Honestly, though, it'll really take us all doing our part. We have to save ourselves.)

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Tim @timothygenewong.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

I'm grateful to have art. It's offers mindfulness, personal development, and focused observation. Here's a little #watercolor sketch.

Watercolor sketch of a Tudor cottage with yellow walls and brown wood trim. The windows have an orange glow, and two chimneys poke out above the roofline. A flagstone pathway leads to the door. Climbing ivy runs up the exterior walls. And a tree and bush emerge from the rear.

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laura @ mica art market @lauraillustrates.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

There is always ways to help! 🐻☎️ Call your local representative today and tomorrow and the next day, too!

illustration of a brown bear on the phone- there are speech bubbles around the bear with information on how to contact your local representative. calling is the most efficient way, but you can also email and send physical letters. congress.gov and 5calls.org are two sites that can help find information in regards to the issues we are currently facing.

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Tim @timothygenewong.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

October Village organized a rad spooky market event with "Tavern of Terror" for "Valloween." An excellent selection of merchants, fun photo op, and exposure for Villains Brewery in Anaheim, which I'll have to return to try. They do regular events in SoCal/OC.

Photo Op with three oversized spooky stuffed bears in pink, yellow, and blue. They look worn, demonic, and unhinged. Signage references "October Village" and "@Room2Party" the organizers of the Tavern of Terror event.

Laser cut acrylic bag charms displayed on a wire rack. These charms come in a variety of styles featuring: Jack Skellington, Oogie Boogie, heart Jack-o-lantern designs, ghosts, Star Wars, etc. They feature glitter, holographic, translucent, and glow-in-the dark acrylic materials. These items are from the "lanternpins.com" booth.

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Tim @timothygenewong.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

I've been thinking about mantras to aid in mindful centering during these tumultuous times. I propose this: I will protect my peace. I will find joy. I will choose kindness.

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Arizona Right Watch @azrww.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

ICE went to the home of a 61-year-old man with poor health and after his family informed ICE agents that they needed a warrant signed by a judge, dozens of ICE agents instead showed up in an armored vehicle with a battering ram and flash grenades and took him by force.

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Tim @timothygenewong.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

The in-progress coup attempt of this country is overwhelming and somehow still surprising. Not that it's happening, but that it's so transparent and brazen. I wish I had a clearer sense of how to combat it as a regular citizen.

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Sarah Kendzior @sarahkendzior.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

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Tim @timothygenewong.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Gung Hay Fat Choy! Happy Lunar New Year to all who celebrate. 🎆

Painting of a red Asian dragon flying across a blue night sky with fireworks exploding behind. Acrylic on cardboard.

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Tim @timothygenewong.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Off on Saturday adventures...

Photo of me! Bearded man wearing rectangular glasses. Dressed in a black, long sleeve shirt featuring Grogu, and a yellow beanie. Green hedge and low brick wall in the background.

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Tim @timothygenewong.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Ruminations: "Art is wasteful" - Joshua Heath Scott Capitalism wants us to be parts in a grand machine. But we're curious, meandering, multi-facited beings. The art we make leads to new discoveries with new interests and further discoveries. Cross-disciplinary thinking is a feature, not a bug.

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Poultrygeist @mainmandarin.leftfield.city · 20/01/2025

It’s a cool day to remember that trans people are real and beautiful and deserve to be safe. LGBTQ+ works on Power Rangers rules, you need the whole squad working together to destroy the big monster with a flaming sword

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Tim @timothygenewong.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Hand painting illustrated cards for a friend in hospital.

Water color paintings featuring a kawaii fox in a scarf and a more realistic chicken.

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Tim @timothygenewong.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Visited City Hall in Burbank, CA to admire the gorgeous art deco architecture. So many lovely details. This is what public buildings should be like.

Burbank City Hall exterior. A square central tower, flanked by twin steps and palm trees. The front features a fountain with aquamarine tiles and patina-ed brass.

The front fountain, though no longer running water, features beautiful tile work, face like spouts, and geometric wave like motifs.

The central lobby features an upper balcony with brass railing and acrylic rounders in vertical stacks of three. The stair case leads from the first floor toward a central mural featuring key industries of Burbank: farmers, early filmmakers, and aviation manufacturing. Above, a sky light features a circular flower pattern.

Looking down at the first floor from the balcony, a Burbank crest features a compass rose with wings emerging from each side. The inlay work is done in various shades of marble.

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Tim @timothygenewong.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

In my declutter process, I'm trying to better display beloved items rather than have them stored away. Here's all of my random #PixarUp collectibles together on the shelf. Still my favorite film 15 years later.

Various collectibles from the Pixar film 'Up'. Plastic figures of Carl, Russell, Dug, Kevin and Ellie. A framed map of Paradise Falls. Ceramic cookie jar of the balloon house. Plush of Kevin and Dug, and a nuiMO of Russell.

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Tim @timothygenewong.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Back in L.A. for the past five days. Cautiously optimistic that fire fighters may have a handle on the Palisades and Eaton fires. During our "go-bag" and evacuation prep, I was forced to confront the overabundance of clutter I've accumulated. Major #declutter time.

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Tim @timothygenewong.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

So many feelings. LA burns. We're so lucky to be pre-emptively sheltering with friends. My husband's mobility makes a late stage evacuation very risky. So I'm doom scrolling, thankful and anxious all the same. Worried about an apartment full of stuff while also feeling shameful about attachment.

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