The author acknowledges the ancestral territory of the Suquamish tribe, emphasizing their historical connection to the land and waters as protectors. The text includes a quote from Chief Seattle, highlighting the sacredness of the...
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2025-06-28 • cultural heritage indigenous peoples stewardship
The author acknowledges the ancestral territory of the Suquamish tribe, emphasizing their historical connection to the land and waters as protectors. The text includes a quote from Chief Seattle, highlighting the sacredness of the...
The author recounts attending a live concert by the band Pixies in Seattle, reflecting on the experience as a mental escape. They draw connections between the concert venue, the Paramount Theatre, and its representation in the TV ...
The text acknowledges the ancestral territory of the Suquamish tribe and Chief Seattle's quote. It also includes a policy against harmful practices and offers support for the site. It mentions the personal work of Luke Dorny and i...
0Hi-Fructose 67
2025-06-20 • music art website design
The text acknowledges the ancestral territory of the Dxʷsəq̓ʷəbš (Suquamish) tribe and Chief Seattle's quote. It also mentions the SLoP policy and ways to support the site. Luke Dorny is the creator of the ad-free personal work.
0Action
2025-06-18 • album artwork dj culture ron lesser zane lowe
The text discusses DJ Shadow's album 'Action Adventure' and the struggles of an artist. It also mentions the cover artwork by Ron Lesser and the interview with Zane Lowe.
0All Systems Read
2025-06-13 • science fiction martha wells murderbot diaries robocop ai
The post discusses Martha Wells' sci-fi novel All Systems Red and its adaptation into a TV show, the Murderbot Series. The author shares their thoughts on the book and the show, comparing it to other AI-related works and expressin...
The text discusses the book 'Robopocalypse' and its relevance to the topic of AGI and self-driving cars. It also mentions the author, Daniel H. Wilson, and the fact that a movie adaptation of the book is not happening.
0Space Probe
2025-06-06 • type safety graphic design émigré
Luke Dorny shared a type specimen PDF from Emigre for Base Monospace, designed by Zuzana Licko. He talks about his interest in creating type and how Emigre has been an inspiration to him in his design career.
0Teenage Boost
2025-05-30 • music creativity inspiration memories adolescence
The author reflects on the emotions and experiences of their teenage years and how they continue to shape their creativity and inspiration in the present. They discuss the impact of music, memories, and personal potential on their...
0Milk Money
2025-05-25 • creative work website design suquamish chief seattle
The text acknowledges the ancestral territory of the Suquamish tribe and Chief Seattle's quote. It also includes a disclaimer about not linking to harmful sites and offers support for the site. It mentions the personal work of Luk...
The text acknowledges the ancestral territory of the Dxʷsəq̓ʷəbš (Suquamish) tribe and Chief Seattle's quote. It also includes a policy against harmful practices and offers support for the site. The text also mentions the trademar...
0Stanley
2025-05-13 • photography woodworking pocket knife
The author shares their experience with a simple and reliable metal pocket knife that they find incredibly useful for various tasks, despite its small size. They highlight its stainless steel blades, replaceable design, and easy a...
0Labyrinth
2025-05-04 • creative work support acknowledgment policy warning
The text acknowledges the ancestral territory of the Dxʷsəq̓ʷəbš (Suquamish) tribe and Chief Seattle's quote. It also includes a policy against hate, fear, and invasion of privacy, and offers support for the site. The text also me...
The text is about the impact of an album discovered in the 1990s and the mesmerizing live performance at the Mayfair Theatre in Santa Monica. It also mentions the availability of an online video of the performance and the creative...
0Grommets
2025-05-02 • personal website design suquamish chief seattle
The text acknowledges the ancestral territory of the Suquamish tribe and Chief Seattle's quote. It also includes a disclaimer about not linking to harmful sites and information about the website's support. The text also mentions t...
0Tulip
2025-04-28 • creative work support acknowledgment policy warnings
The text acknowledges the ancestral territory of the Dxʷsəq̓ʷəbš (Suquamish) tribe and Chief Seattle's quote. It also includes a policy against harmful practices and offers support for the site. The text also mentions the personal...
0Pixies Are Cryptic
2025-04-21 • photography design album album cover art pixies
The text is about the author's memories and experiences with the Pixies' albums, including Come On Pilgrim, Surfer Rosa, Doolittle, Bossanova, and Trompe le Monde. The author discusses the impact of the albums on their life and th...
0Citizen Printer
2025-03-29 • activism art design social justice
The text is a review of the book 'Citizen Printer' by Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr. It discusses the impact of the book and the author's work on social justice, politics, race, and capitalism. The book is described as a powerful activist...
0What Art Does
2025-03-27 • music book documentary
The text is about a musical documentary by Objectified filmmaker Gary Hustwit in Seattle. It discusses Brian Eno’s book, its size, and content. The book is described as thought-provoking and is recommended for occasional browsing....
0Power of the Presses
2025-03-27 • print art art exhibition letterpress
The text discusses the 'Power of the Presses' exhibition at the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, featuring letterpress workshops and prints by Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr. The author expresses excitement about the exhibition and Kennedy...
0Röyksopp
2025-03-12 • electronics röyksopp nebulous nights mysteries
Luke Dorny worked alone on the Nebulous Nights soundscape after giving up in March 2025. The two-hour soundscape is an ambient re-interpretation of Röyksopp's album 'Profound Mysteries', emphasizing critical thinking and curious p...
0Voyager Console
2025-03-08 • music design custom console
The text is about a young designer named Luke Dorny who built an impressive music console out of walnut wood and aluminum. The console includes innovative controls for an amplifier and a nice set of speakers. The author, who has b...