It’s been nearly two decades since I worked at Stanford. I used to pass through the main quad regularly. It’s usually bustling with students and tourists, so I was thrilled to capture this people-free shot of the cloister that encircles the Inner Quad courtyard.

Anyone recognize this keyboard? Some helpful keyboard enthusiasts on Reddit have convinced me that I can build one for myself.

The keyboard layout of the Canon Cat computer. Note the two LEAP keys below the Space Bar.

The photo depicts Brad's hand holding a cup of coffee while sitting near a serene lake surrounded by rocks and trees under a clear blue sky.

Morning coffee at Lower Velma Lake, Desolation Wilderness, Eldorado National Forest, west of Lake Tahoe, California

The photo depicts a serene lake, surrounded by snow-capped mountains under a partly cloudy sky, with a lone swan gliding across the water.

Tern Lake, Moose Pass, Alaska

Getting Started with Mindfulness Meditation 🧘🏻‍♀️

Interest in meditation has grown a lot since I originally wrote this introduction for Quora back in 2010. There are now thousands of books on various contemplative practices — enough to give anyone beginner’s paralysis. Luckily, getting started with mindfulness meditation is quite easy. Here’s how: Sit on the floor with your back straight, but not tense. Use a pillow or chair, if you need one to get comfortable. Close your eyes and be aware of your breathing.

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The black and white photo depicts a close-up view of an empty, white porcelain espresso cup, with remnants of a recently consumed espresso lining the inside of the cup.

Thank you, espresso, for keeping me caffeinated today. ☕️

The photo depicts a staircase spiraling downward, viewed from above, with railings wrapped in protective covering.

833 Market Street, San Francisco

The photo depicts a revolving door with metal and glass components, situated on a tiled floor, leading into an interior space.

Subway entrance in the basement of the Chrysler Building, New York City

The photo depicts two ticket vending machines, positioned side by side in a tiled subway station at Bedford Avenue in the NYC Subway.

Bedford Avenue Station, NYC Subway

The photo depicts a large crowd gathering at Democracy Plaza, with a prominent NBC News sign and surrounding city buildings visible at night.

🇺🇸, Rockefeller Center, New York City

The photo depicts a weathered subway wall, featuring a small, square door with peeling tiles and a sign above displaying E BWAY.

East Broadway Station, NYC Subway

The photo depicts a newsstand located on a subway platform, with a trash can in the foreground displaying the words Litter Stops Here.

West 4 Street–Washington Square Station, NYC Subway

The black and white photo depicts an aerial view showing a street lined with parked cars and pedestrians walking along the sidewalk beside tall, industrial-style buildings.

Crosby Street, New York City

The photo depicts a subway train, stopped with its doors closed and passengers visible through the windows at the 3rd Avenue Station in the NYC Subway.

3rd Avenue Station, NYC Subway

The photo depicts a subway station entrance with turnstiles and a sign for Christopher Street & Sheridan Square in a black and white setting.

Christopher Street–Sheridan Square Station, NYC Subway

The photo depicts a metal column standing in the center of a tiled subway station interior at 8th Avenue Station in the NYC Subway.

8th Avenue Station, NYC Subway

The photo depicts a subway train speeding past a weathered station platform, captured in black and white at the 50th Street Station, NYC Subway.

50th Street Station, NYC Subway

The photo depicts an abandoned and worn subway station platform with CHAMBERS ST written on the wall.

Chambers Street Station, NYC Subway

The photo depicts a peaceful park scene, featuring a row of empty green benches along a cobblestone path, surrounded by lush greenery and a lamppost, at Strangers Gate, Central Park, New York City.

Good morning from West 106 St & Central Park West. Strangers Gate, Central Park, New York City

The photo depicts a mostly dark, underexposed scene with very little visible detail.

This is a picture of my back. Apparently, I rolled onto my phone while sleeping and somehow posted this picture. (Originally posted to Instagram.)