Coming to a Close

Photo info: FUJIFILM X-E4, 31.5mm, f/3.6, 1/25 sec, ISO800
“Wind Ensemble” Leander, 2022

We went to listen to Koa’s high school band perform this evening. It will be one of the last times listening to him in a concert setting since he will be graduating soon. I’ve enjoyed going to both my sons’ concerts for several years now, so I’m a bit sad that it is ending 😢, but time marches on.

Rice Water

Photo info: FUJIFILM X-E4, 27mm, f/4, 1/100 sec, ISO800
“Rice Water” Cedar Park, 2022

When washing rice, it’s a good idea to keep the “dirty” water to use in the garden or houseplants. That said, I have to remind myself to do it. This spring, we have a lot of new plants and herbs in our garden so I am putting extra effort to remember to save the nutrient-rich rice water.

I wonder if it would be beneficial to use in the compost bin as well? That’s worth researching.

Adjusted Streaming Configuration

Photo info: Apple iPhone 12 mini, 1.55mm, f/2.4, 1/120 sec, ISO200
“Streaming Setup” Cedar Park, 2022

I have adjusted my humble streaming setup a bit. I saw a fellow co-working streamer’s camera view, which is more of a top-down desk angle, and I really liked it so I put my Sigma ultra-wide angle lens on the Fujifilm X-E4 and tried to replicate it. I think I like this angle better.

I’ve also added a “critter-cam”, which is a second camera (my GoPro Hero9) which is dedicated to showing whatever pet happens to be around while I am streaming. 😁

I also changed my stream URL. Please come join me at my Twitch channel if you need a virtual co-worker, or just want to see Yuzu, Anko, or Lani.

Flat Cat

Photo info: FUJIFILM X-E4, 27mm, f/2.8, 1/45 sec, ISO3200
“Flat Cat” Cedar Park, 2022

Anko is a bit overweight, so we’ve been more diligent about making sure the other animals’ food dishes are out of her reach in case they didn’t finish their meals. She liked to just gobble up everything in sight. Our efforts have paid off! Her belly has gotten smaller and it’s easier for her to clean herself, which means less butt-scootching. Yay!

But as the photo shows, she still has a ways to go be as slim as her sister.