https://birming.com/ en Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:07:44 +0100 https://birming.com/2026/03/16/i-spotted-this-cool-record/ Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:07:44 +0100 http://birming.micro.blog/2026/03/16/i-spotted-this-cool-record/ <p>I spotted this cool record store while I was at work today. I love that there are still places like this around. Sometimes the perseverance of the past gives hope for the future.</p> <img src="https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/230732/2026/img-3386.jpg" width="600" height="449" alt="Bromma Records features a brick storefront with a red sign, a large window displaying album covers, and a door adorned with various stickers."> I spotted this cool record store while I was at work today. I love that there are still places like this around. Sometimes the perseverance of the past gives hope for the future. <img src="https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/230732/2026/img-3386.jpg" width="600" height="449" alt="Bromma Records features a brick storefront with a red sign, a large window displaying album covers, and a door adorned with various stickers."> https://birming.com/2026/03/13/my-list-of-widgets-for/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:42:26 +0100 http://birming.micro.blog/2026/03/13/my-list-of-widgets-for/ <p>My list of widgets for Bear Blog is growing. The latest additions include <a href="https://robertbirming.com/letterboxd-bear/">Letterboxd</a>, <a href="https://robertbirming.com/hardcover-bear/">Hardcover</a>, and <a href="https://robertbirming.com/crucial-tracks-bear/">Crucial Tracks</a>. Happy blogging! 🍿📚🎵</p> My list of widgets for Bear Blog is growing. The latest additions include [Letterboxd](https://robertbirming.com/letterboxd-bear/), [Hardcover](https://robertbirming.com/hardcover-bear/), and [Crucial Tracks](https://robertbirming.com/crucial-tracks-bear/). Happy blogging! 🍿📚🎵 https://birming.com/2026/03/10/currently-reading-widget-a-simple/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:32:49 +0100 http://birming.micro.blog/2026/03/10/currently-reading-widget-a-simple/ <p><a href="https://robertbirming.com/currently-reading-widget-bear/">Currently reading widget</a> - a simple HTML and CSS card for showing the book you&rsquo;re reading, who wrote it, and a progress bar.</p> [Currently reading widget](https://robertbirming.com/currently-reading-widget-bear/) - a simple HTML and CSS card for showing the book you're reading, who wrote it, and a progress bar. https://birming.com/2026/03/08/this-was-the-last-photo/ Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:51:37 +0100 http://birming.micro.blog/2026/03/08/this-was-the-last-photo/ <p>This was the last photo I shot during my recent visit to Chiang Mai, Thailand. I think it’s a good fit for #SilentSunday 📸🇹🇭</p> <img src="https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/230732/2026/img-3211.jpg" width="600" height="449" alt="A person with an umbrella and a monk walk down a sidewalk lined with a metal wall under a sunny sky."> This was the last photo I shot during my recent visit to Chiang Mai, Thailand. I think it’s a good fit for #SilentSunday 📸🇹🇭 <img src="https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/230732/2026/img-3211.jpg" width="600" height="449" alt="A person with an umbrella and a monk walk down a sidewalk lined with a metal wall under a sunny sky."> https://birming.com/2026/03/07/watched-marty-supreme-not-my/ Sat, 07 Mar 2026 18:44:42 +0100 http://birming.micro.blog/2026/03/07/watched-marty-supreme-not-my/ <p>Watched: <a href="https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1317288">Marty Supreme</a> 🍿</p> <p>Not my kind of movie. Too much shouting and screaming, and I didn’t find the story very interesting.</p> Watched: [Marty Supreme](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1317288) 🍿 Not my kind of movie. Too much shouting and screaming, and I didn’t find the story very interesting. https://birming.com/2026/03/05/watched-snake-killer-season-terrible/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:22:21 +0100 http://birming.micro.blog/2026/03/05/watched-snake-killer-season-terrible/ <p>Watched: <a href="https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/309129/season/1">Snake Killer Season 1</a> 📺</p> <p>Terrible title, but I liked it, as with most Danish crime shows and movies. I have a feeling there will be a second season, and I also have a feeling that it will be less of a low-budget production.</p> Watched: [Snake Killer Season 1](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/309129/season/1) 📺 Terrible title, but I liked it, as with most Danish crime shows and movies. I have a feeling there will be a second season, and I also have a feeling that it will be less of a low-budget production. https://birming.com/2026/03/04/richest-blogger-in-the-cemetery/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:43:19 +0100 http://birming.micro.blog/2026/03/04/richest-blogger-in-the-cemetery/ <p><a href="https://robertbirming.com/richest-blogger-cemetery/">Richest blogger in the cemetery</a> - a few words on my (current) view when it comes to blogging and coffee buttons.</p> [Richest blogger in the cemetery](https://robertbirming.com/richest-blogger-cemetery/) - a few words on my (current) view when it comes to blogging and coffee buttons. https://birming.com/2026/03/03/the-pixel-bear-theme-is/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:33:58 +0100 http://birming.micro.blog/2026/03/03/the-pixel-bear-theme-is/ <p>The <a href="https://robertbirming.com/pixel-bear-theme/">Pixel Bear theme</a> is my latest creation for Bear blog. A retro-inspired theme with a bunch of geeky details.</p> The [Pixel Bear theme](https://robertbirming.com/pixel-bear-theme/) is my latest creation for Bear blog. A retro-inspired theme with a bunch of geeky details. https://birming.com/2026/02/28/i-finally-got-around-to/ Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:42:45 +0100 http://birming.micro.blog/2026/02/28/i-finally-got-around-to/ <p>I finally got around to updating my <a href="https://robertbirming.com/bloggers-toolbox/">Blogger&rsquo;s toolbox</a> page. It now contains 237 links (but who&rsquo;s counting?) with everything from web accessibility to CSS shapes and beyond. Hope you find it useful. 🧑‍💻</p> I finally got around to updating my [Blogger's toolbox](https://robertbirming.com/bloggers-toolbox/) page. It now contains 237 links (but who's counting?) with everything from web accessibility to CSS shapes and beyond. Hope you find it useful. 🧑‍💻 https://birming.com/2026/02/22/two-kinds-of-machines-ive/ Sun, 22 Feb 2026 14:57:47 +0100 http://birming.micro.blog/2026/02/22/two-kinds-of-machines-ive/ <p>Two kinds of machines I’ve seen on the streets of Chiang Mai and nowhere else: a helmet cleaner and an emergency button. The “don’t push the button” battle felt like a Muay Thai fight. 😊</p> <img src="https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/230732/2026/img-3070.jpg" width="600" height="412" alt="A helmet cleaning station is displayed on the left, while an emergency press button kiosk stands on the right, both set in an urban outdoor environment with motorcycles in the background."> Two kinds of machines I’ve seen on the streets of Chiang Mai and nowhere else: a helmet cleaner and an emergency button. The “don’t push the button” battle felt like a Muay Thai fight. 😊 <img src="https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/230732/2026/img-3070.jpg" width="600" height="412" alt="A helmet cleaning station is displayed on the left, while an emergency press button kiosk stands on the right, both set in an urban outdoor environment with motorcycles in the background."> https://birming.com/2026/02/21/i-passed-this-vintage-workshop/ Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:22:40 +0100 http://birming.micro.blog/2026/02/21/i-passed-this-vintage-workshop/ <p>I passed this vintage workshop while walking the streets of Chiang Mai, and snapped a shot. It almost feels like cheating to take photos of old stuff. It always looks so cool 😎</p> <img src="https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/230732/2026/img-2918.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="A vintage workshop features an assortment of tools, a table with various items, and an industrial fan on the wall."> I passed this vintage workshop while walking the streets of Chiang Mai, and snapped a shot. It almost feels like cheating to take photos of old stuff. It always looks so cool 😎 <img src="https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/230732/2026/img-2918.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="A vintage workshop features an assortment of tools, a table with various items, and an industrial fan on the wall."> https://birming.com/2026/02/19/i-walked-in-and-ordered/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:41:59 +0100 http://birming.micro.blog/2026/02/19/i-walked-in-and-ordered/ <p>I walked in and ordered a cappuccino. The barista replied, “Here’s what I found on the web for cupcake chinos.”</p> <img src="https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/230732/2026/img-2908.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="A cafe named Mac Café Chiang Mai is adorned with greenery on its facade and features signage related to Apple products."> I walked in and ordered a cappuccino. The barista replied, “Here’s what I found on the web for cupcake chinos.” <img src="https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/230732/2026/img-2908.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="A cafe named Mac Café Chiang Mai is adorned with greenery on its facade and features signage related to Apple products."> https://birming.com/2026/02/15/people-busy-on-their-phones/ Sun, 15 Feb 2026 14:15:40 +0100 http://birming.micro.blog/2026/02/15/people-busy-on-their-phones/ <p>People busy on their phones while a blind girl is trying to get by. I’m not saying I’m Mr. Perfect. It could just as well have been me absorbed in my phone. It just feels sad when the contrast becomes so clear.</p> <img src="https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/230732/2026/img-2805.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="A busy street scene shows a diverse group of people walking, some holding phones and beverages."> People busy on their phones while a blind girl is trying to get by. I’m not saying I’m Mr. Perfect. It could just as well have been me absorbed in my phone. It just feels sad when the contrast becomes so clear. <img src="https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/230732/2026/img-2805.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="A busy street scene shows a diverse group of people walking, some holding phones and beverages."> https://birming.com/2026/02/15/i-just-added-a-library/ Sat, 14 Feb 2026 18:45:00 +0100 http://birming.micro.blog/2026/02/15/i-just-added-a-library/ <p>I just added a <a href="https://robertbirming.com/bear-styles/">library of CSS styles</a> to my other blog. Even though they’re made for Bear, you might still find some inspiration no matter what blogging platform you’re using.</p> I just added a [library of CSS styles](https://robertbirming.com/bear-styles/) to my other blog. Even though they’re made for Bear, you might still find some inspiration no matter what blogging platform you’re using. https://birming.com/2026/02/08/the-bouncer-wouldnt-let-me/ Sun, 08 Feb 2026 15:15:46 +0100 http://birming.micro.blog/2026/02/08/the-bouncer-wouldnt-let-me/ <p>The bouncer wouldn’t let me in, but it all worked out when I said, “This isn’t the drunk you’re looking for.”</p> <img src="https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/230732/2026/img-2137.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="A black-and-white mural depicts a stormtrooper in a military uniform on the wall of a building with a door and a small table in front."> The bouncer wouldn’t let me in, but it all worked out when I said, “This isn’t the drunk you’re looking for.” <img src="https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/230732/2026/img-2137.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="A black-and-white mural depicts a stormtrooper in a military uniform on the wall of a building with a door and a small table in front."> https://birming.com/2026/02/02/trying-out-the-new-activity/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:11:24 +0100 http://birming.micro.blog/2026/02/02/trying-out-the-new-activity/ <p>Trying out the new ”Activity” feature in the <a href="https://micro.blog/microsocial">@microsocial</a> app for Micro.blog. I love the idea! For this little test I picked the ”Listening” option and a song that’s become part of modern Swedish music history.</p> <p>Listening to <a href="https://music.apple.com/us/album/shoreline/691297617?i=691297622&amp;uo=4">Shoreline</a> by Broder Daniel from Cruel Town 🎵</p> Trying out the new ”Activity” feature in the [@microsocial](https://micro.blog/microsocial) app for Micro.blog. I love the idea! For this little test I picked the ”Listening” option and a song that’s become part of modern Swedish music history. Listening to [Shoreline](https://music.apple.com/us/album/shoreline/691297617?i=691297622&uo=4) by Broder Daniel from Cruel Town 🎵 https://birming.com/2026/01/31/i-love-checking-out-small/ Sat, 31 Jan 2026 15:48:54 +0100 http://birming.micro.blog/2026/01/31/i-love-checking-out-small/ <p>I love checking out small, half-hidden alleys here in Chiang Mai. Especially when it’s dark. There’s always some kind of bright light source that makes the scenes almost feel staged. This photo is straight from the phone, with zero edits.</p> <img src="https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/230732/2026/img-1882.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="A small, dimly lit street-side water vending machine with signage is surrounded by various items and scaffolding structures at night."> I love checking out small, half-hidden alleys here in Chiang Mai. Especially when it’s dark. There’s always some kind of bright light source that makes the scenes almost feel staged. This photo is straight from the phone, with zero edits. <img src="https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/230732/2026/img-1882.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="A small, dimly lit street-side water vending machine with signage is surrounded by various items and scaffolding structures at night."> https://birming.com/2026/01/29/two-tiny-tealights-fighting-the/ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:40:38 +0100 http://birming.micro.blog/2026/01/29/two-tiny-tealights-fighting-the/ <p>Two tiny tealights fighting the darkness. Looks like they’re winning. Go light! 🙌🕯️</p> <img src="https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/230732/2026/img-1839.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="A rustic street corner features a candle-lit shrine next to a large tree surrounded by brooms, a mop, and a blue cart."> Two tiny tealights fighting the darkness. Looks like they’re winning. Go light! 🙌🕯️ <img src="https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/230732/2026/img-1839.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="A rustic street corner features a candle-lit shrine next to a large tree surrounded by brooms, a mop, and a blue cart."> https://birming.com/2026/01/23/theres-something-about-old-stuff/ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:33:06 +0100 http://birming.micro.blog/2026/01/23/theres-something-about-old-stuff/ <p>There’s something about old stuff. You just point and shoot, and it’s going to look cool. Maybe it’s also about the fact that it’s still around, that it has survived people’s urge to trade the old for the new. A sense of “there’s still hope for humanity”.</p> <img src="https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/230732/2026/img-1412.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="A vintage Volkswagen van is parked by the sidewalk, surrounded by trees and small shops at night."> There’s something about old stuff. You just point and shoot, and it’s going to look cool. Maybe it’s also about the fact that it’s still around, that it has survived people’s urge to trade the old for the new. A sense of “there’s still hope for humanity”. <img src="https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/230732/2026/img-1412.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="A vintage Volkswagen van is parked by the sidewalk, surrounded by trees and small shops at night."> https://birming.com/2026/01/22/choosing-not-to-choose-and/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:41:56 +0100 http://birming.micro.blog/2026/01/22/choosing-not-to-choose-and/ <p><a href="https://robertbirming.com/choosing-not-choose/">Choosing not to choose</a>, and it worked great again today. Fate knows my taste.</p> [Choosing not to choose](https://robertbirming.com/choosing-not-choose/), and it worked great again today. Fate knows my taste. https://birming.com/2026/01/21/meditation-makes-me-boring-a/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:52:09 +0100 http://birming.micro.blog/2026/01/21/meditation-makes-me-boring-a/ <p><a href="https://robertbirming.com/meditation-boring/">Meditation makes me boring</a> — a few words about what meditation has meant to me, and what it still does.</p> [Meditation makes me boring](https://robertbirming.com/meditation-boring/) — a few words about what meditation has meant to me, and what it still does. https://birming.com/2026/01/19/im-still-so-hesitant-about/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:58:07 +0100 http://birming.micro.blog/2026/01/19/im-still-so-hesitant-about/ <p>I’m still so hesitant about posting shorter, title-less posts like this one. Even now, when I have <a href="https://robertbirming.com">robertbirming.com</a> for longer posts. As if this isn’t considered a “real blog post”. It’s stupid, I know.</p> <p>Anyway, the photo is from an evening walk around the back alleys of Chiang Mai.</p> <img src="https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/230732/2026/img-1190.jpg" width="600" height="444" alt="A small street food stall with colorful umbrellas is surrounded by people and a person on a scooter at night."> I’m still so hesitant about posting shorter, title-less posts like this one. Even now, when I have [robertbirming.com](https://robertbirming.com) for longer posts. As if this isn’t considered a “real blog post”. It’s stupid, I know. Anyway, the photo is from an evening walk around the back alleys of Chiang Mai. <img src="https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/230732/2026/img-1190.jpg" width="600" height="444" alt="A small street food stall with colorful umbrellas is surrounded by people and a person on a scooter at night."> https://birming.com/2026/01/19/found-another-hidden-gem-here/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:53:30 +0100 http://birming.micro.blog/2026/01/19/found-another-hidden-gem-here/ <p>Found another hidden gem here in Chiang Mai today. It really feels like you’re stepping into another world when you go from street chaos to quiet calm. Realted blog post: <a href="https://robertbirming.com/idiot-behind-wheel/">The idiot behind the wheel</a></p> <p><video controls="controls" playsinline="playsinline" preload="none" width="1920" height="1080" poster="https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/230732/2026/frames/1662517-0-438842.jpg" src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.mov/230732/2026/img-1205/playlist.m3u8"></video></p> Found another hidden gem here in Chiang Mai today. It really feels like you’re stepping into another world when you go from street chaos to quiet calm. Realted blog post: [The idiot behind the wheel](https://robertbirming.com/idiot-behind-wheel/) <video controls="controls" playsinline="playsinline" preload="none" width="1920" height="1080" poster="https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/230732/2026/frames/1662517-0-438842.jpg" src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.mov/230732/2026/img-1205/playlist.m3u8"></video> https://birming.com/2026/01/18/found-this-cool-little-hidden/ Sun, 18 Jan 2026 07:39:19 +0100 http://birming.micro.blog/2026/01/18/found-this-cool-little-hidden/ <p>Found this cool little hidden coffee shed today. No electricity, amazing prices, and fantastic coffee.</p> <p><video controls="controls" playsinline="playsinline" preload="none" width="1628" height="916" poster="https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/230732/2026/frames/1662104-0-150963.jpg" src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.mov/230732/2026/img-1186/playlist.m3u8"></video></p> Found this cool little hidden coffee shed today. No electricity, amazing prices, and fantastic coffee. <video controls="controls" playsinline="playsinline" preload="none" width="1628" height="916" poster="https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/230732/2026/frames/1662104-0-150963.jpg" src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.mov/230732/2026/img-1186/playlist.m3u8"></video> https://birming.com/2026/01/17/ive-been-using-both-chatgpt/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:24:42 +0100 http://birming.micro.blog/2026/01/17/ive-been-using-both-chatgpt/ <p>I’ve been using both ChatGPT and Claude lately for CSS. Running tests side by side on the same things. Here’s my short summary of how they differ:</p> <ul> <li><strong>ChatGPT:</strong> It works, but I would also suggest…</li> <li><strong>Claude:</strong> Perfect! Let’s move on.</li> </ul> I’ve been using both ChatGPT and Claude lately for CSS. Running tests side by side on the same things. Here’s my short summary of how they differ: * **ChatGPT:** It works, but I would also suggest… * **Claude:** Perfect! Let’s move on.