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Day 27: collective #mbjune

A group of people stands in the spotlight on a basketball court beneath a large digital screen in a dimly lit arena.

A big team effort in Game 2 of the French domestic league finals β€” which we ended up winning on the fifth and final game!

Daily Walkoff ⚾️ Orioles #301

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Day 26: bridge #mbjune

A couple walks alongside a canal under a graffiti-covered bridge on a sunny day.
Walking around the canal in our neighborhood

Daily Walkoff ⚾️ Orioles #300

“Puzzle 300 ❀️”
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Connections: Sports Edition
Puzzle #276
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Coworkers went out and brought me a Viet Avocado Shake (Sinh To Bo) πŸ˜‹πŸ₯‘πŸ₯€#heatwave

A person wearing glasses and a basketball jersey is sipping a drink through a straw while sitting indoors.A bobblehead figure holding a basketball stands next to a cup containing a green drink with a straw on a wooden desk.

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Day 25: decay #mbjune

A red and white mushroom grows near a piece of driftwood on a grassy field.

Throwback to my 2017 trip around the world β€” and a special road trip through Australia stopping in a place called Eden…

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Puzzle #275
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Daily Walkoff ⚾️ Orioles #299

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Daily Walkoff ⚾️ Orioles #298

“Wins By Decade”
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Day 24: bloom #mbjune

Bright pink flowers are blooming in window boxes on a balcony railing with a teal circular table in the foreground.

A nice evening to catchup on Monocle’s latest issue, with a big section dedicated to the best cities for Quality of Life.

Especially delighted to see a quote from Jordane Giuly β€” with whom I worked during my Spendesk daysβ€” about how Paris has improved as a place for business, and especially for technology companies of all sizes. Even less surprising was seeing Lindsey’s name in a quote about how the city has changed over the years.

It’s something that I’ve noticed over the past decade, and part of the reason why I’ve been back living around Paris for the past 6 years. Great quality of life, great work life balance, and β€” unlike 10-15 years agoβ€” much more welcoming to foreigners and non-francophone visitors than it’s ever been.

Respect the city and its inhabitants and it’ll pay dividends the next time you visit for pleasure or for business :)

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Day 23: fracture #mbjune Auto-generated description: Geometric patterns of sunlight and shadow fall across a textured concrete surface and smooth stone tiles.

Daily Walkoff ⚾️ Orioles #297

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Puzzle #273
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Ok that was actually pretty easy: Puzzle #272
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Day 22: hometown #mbjune

My hometown growing up, and the one I live in now.

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Day 21: silhouette #mbjune Auto-generated description: A silhouetted statue of an angel holding a wreath is set against a dramatic, cloudy sunset sky.

One of my first ever pics taken and edited through VSCO. This takes me back to when I was living in Brighton, about 15 years ago (!) β€” which is where this pic is from.

Daily Walkoff ⚾️ Orioles #295

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Day 20: gather #mbjune

In our residence, we’ve got these raspberry trees on either side of the path walk, and every evening after school or daycare, kids have been coming around to pick them up. Hunting & Gathering, so to speak.
A small child walks along a path between modern apartment buildings, with plants on either side and a cloudy sky overhead.