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Silhouette of a church spire and the Zürich Nord skyline at dusk, with a pale pink glow on the horizon, scattered lights in distant office buildings, and a deepening blue evening sky.

2026-07-28

The growing skyline of Zürich Nord takes on an almost OutRun-like atmosphere at dusk as another chapter of the hot summer of 2026 begins.

Bright red roses in full bloom fill the foreground of a residential courtyard, with a pale green apartment building and rows of windows forming a geometric backdrop under warm evening sunlight.

2027-07-27

An after-work walk before the next heat wave arrives, with neighborhood rose bushes reaching their summer peak.

A terracotta pot filled with lush basil leaves, with a cluster of tiny clover seedlings sprouting from the soil near the rim, photographed on a balcony.

2026-07-26

Rest day before the heat arrives. While checking on our basil, I spotted a patch of tiny clovers sharing the pot—a small but surprisingly charming discovery.

Close-up of the front of a green bicycle secured to a rack, featuring a red Swiss bicycle registration plate marked "GE 76" mounted above the back brake, a reminder of a former nationwide bicycle insurance system.

A routine trip in the ongoing search for medication turned into a small history lesson when I spotted a bicycle still carrying its original 1976 Swiss registration plate—a relic from a system that lasted for nearly a century.

Computer monitor displaying PixInsight with a processed deep-sky image of a star field and faint nebulae. Several processing panels are open around the image, illustrating the astrophotography workflow.

2026-07-24

Processing the first images from my new smart telescope revealed an unexpected surprise: despite its shorter 250 mm focal length, it produced sharper results than my old 500 mm lens. Sometimes the biggest upgrade isn’t what you expect.

A miniature basketball hoop mounted to the back of a road sign rises above surrounding shrubs and trees, framed against dark storm clouds and patches of bright blue sky.

2026-07-23

After a day of rest, I ventured out for another neighborhood walk. Along the way, a tiny basketball hoop attached to a road sign sparked an unexpected question: what kind of miniature ball actually fits through it? 😄

A manual pour-over coffee setup on a kitchen counter, featuring a hand grinder, a dripper with a paper filter resting on a mug placed on a digital scale, ready for brewing with freshly roasted coffee beans.

2026-07-22

Curiosity won over patience. I brewed freshly roasted coffee one day earlier than recommended—and tomorrow, another bag of naturally anaerobically processed Gesha is waiting to be opened. 😋

Silhouette of a church steeple and surrounding rooftops beneath a dramatic evening sky filled with dense blue-grey clouds, creating a calm, subdued atmosphere after sunset.

2026-07-21

Yesterday’s Snarky Puppy concert was worth every minute of lost sleep. Unfortunately, the night that followed had other plans, making for a day that felt like walking through molasses.

Wide view of Snarky Puppy performing on stage at the KKL concert hall under vivid magenta and blue lighting. Multiple musicians are visible across the stage, with the audience silhouetted in the foreground.

2026-07-20

Some bands are worth seeing more than once. Snarky Puppy returned with another lineup, another incredible performance, and yet another reminder of why they’re one of my favorite live acts. ❤️🎶

Pink hibiscus flowers bloom over a wooden picket fence, with dense green foliage filling the background on a bright summer afternoon.

2026-07-19

Feeling rested after the first proper night’s sleep in over a week, I pushed my walk a little farther than usual. The reward wasn’t a hidden gem—just a friendly neighborhood hibiscus in full bloom. 🌺

A bright rainbow rises above a tall evergreen tree after a summer thunderstorm. The wet cat net along the balcony glistens with raindrops in the foreground, while dark grey clouds fade into brighter skies behind the colorful arc.

2026-07-18

After finishing the day’s errands before the storms arrived, the evening rewarded Zurich with cooler air and a vivid rainbow over the balcony.

Black-and-white graffiti of a grinning, fox-like masked face painted on the corner of a white building during golden hour. Warm evening light illuminates the wall, while bicycles, overgrown plants, and neighboring houses in the background hint at an older residential area awaiting redevelopment.

2026-07-17

A short walk through the neighborhood revealed a fleeting piece of street art on a building that may soon disappear. As construction continues to reshape the area, it feels worth appreciating these small moments while they’re still here.

Pink and orange evening light glows beneath thick storm clouds over Zurich. A church spire and nearby rooftops form dark silhouettes against the bright horizon as the departing thunderstorm leaves behind a calmer sky.

2026-07-16

A passing thunderstorm brought welcome relief from the heat, ending the summer’s second heat wave with a colorful sunset.

Dark, swirling storm clouds fill the evening sky, with bright shafts of sunlight breaking through gaps in the cloud cover. The dramatic contrast between light and shadow hints at an approaching thunderstorm.

2026-07-15

Swirling storm clouds gathered overhead as the day’s built-up heat finally began to break, turning the evening sky into a dramatic preview of the storms to come.

Dark summer clouds gather above a low ridgeline at dusk, while a break in the cloud cover glows with warm golden sunlight. Rooftops and chimneys form silhouettes along the horizon beneath the dramatic sky.

2026-07-14

In these unusually hot times, any hope of relief is welcome. Even if a summer thunderstorm often raises the humidity more than it lowers the temperature, the promise…

A small garden gnome wearing a green leaf-shaped hat stands among smooth decorative stones on a low wall. A tiny plastic tree sits beside it, while a shaded footpath disappears into dense greenery in the background.

2026-07-13

An overcast evening walk led to a tiny garden gnome watching over a miniature stone landscape—a fitting mascot for this dry summer.

Bathroom sink with a beard trimmer, grooming scissors, hairbrush, toothpaste, and other toiletries neatly arranged after a simple grooming routine.

2026-07-12

A lighter grooming routine helped conserve energy during another hot summer day, proving that small adaptations can make everyday routines more manageable.