hobbies

11 posts

"Going Analog" Without Going Broke

Tips for trying new things, without spending a ton

Wondering, Wandering

Jan 27, 2026

December and 2025 in Review

It's kinda magical.

This Month With Cristobal

Jan 21, 2026

What do you love to do?

A sure-fire question to make friends at unfamiliar places.

Alex’s Writing Journal

Jan 9, 2026

Cristobal's November 2025 in Review

Slow at first, but more eventful for me writing.

This Month With Cristobal

Dec 29, 2025

Group 160 NTRAK Union Station Show 2025

A photoblog with highlights from the Group 160 model railroad club presenting at Los Angeles Union Station's Train Festival 2025

Group 160 NTRAK

Dec 13, 2025

Group 160 NTRAK Glendora Library Holiday Show 2025

A photoblog with some highlights from the Group 160 NTRAK holiday show at the Glendora Library, December 12 and 13, 2025

Group 160 NTRAK

Dec 13, 2025

Group 160 NTRAK

Group 160 NTRAK is a modular model railroad club with members in Los Angeles, Kern, and Ventura Counties of Southern California.

Group 160 NTRAK

Dec 8, 2025

Adventures in Designing a Model Railroad

Talking about the thought process behind the N-scale model train display I've been building in my office

Jaywalking

Oct 18, 2025

not boring camera

the most fun i have ever had with a camera app

Business Goose Blog

goose.business

Jun 5, 2025

Hobbyists for Hire

We live in a world where some tasks would be impossible to do at the necessary scale if not for absurdly dedicated hobbyists. If you own a metal detector, you know what we mean.

Tedium: The Dull Side of the Internet

tedium.co/

Feb 25, 2023

Retry Mock Toys

How model rocket clubs and competitions became a way for students to get an early taste of outer space.

Tedium: The Dull Side of the Internet

tedium.co/

Aug 28, 2020