Hi, I’m Skoobs (Steve). Retail lead, ex-web design & IT dabbler. I write, shoot street & nature photos (iPhone 15 & Canon Rebel T7), and dream of DJing. Finding passion in the now.
Life
Part of Me Wishes I Would Have Kept It
My father passed in December of 2016. At the time of his death, he resided on a 10 acre lot
A Calm In the Chaos
The “hero image” for this post is a photo I took back in 2018. It’s on the backside of
Music
A New Approach for Album Reviews
I used to sit and listen to albums fairly thoroughly, listening to each track and giving it a star rating
News
A Fresh Coat of Paint
I was due for a change. For quite a while, I’ve been looking at how I can simplify many
Life
Good Mail
I just watched Peter McKinnon’s latest video about how he’s been sending people handwritten, or in his case,
I Just Rode an E-bike for the first time
My life has been changed.
Yesterday, I walked the trail around the lake at the Walnut Creek Recreational Park, which
Simplifying Things
Last night, I looked at my iPads and came to the realization that I don’t really need just about
I Brought a Kitchen Table
A long time ago, my dad signed the papers for the house I grew up in. The story my mom
OutKast Hits Different
I grew up a fan of hip-hop. I remember hanging out with neighborhood friends and hearing Run-DMC, The Fat Boys,
Albums
Sault - 10
2025 • ★★★★☆
Albums
Alex Isley - When
2025 • ★★★★☆
Movies
SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)
2025 • ★★★★★
On Carrying a Pocket Notebook
In my quest to quiet my mind in this digital age, I’ve grown fond of the idea of carrying
What I Crave Right Now
Maybe I’ve hit a little bit of a breaking point with certain things. I’m tired of algorithms. I’
Life
The Answer Has Always Been Right Under Your Nose
By now, you’ve probably have heard about Meta changing up their “hateful speech” policy to conform to the wishes
Apple
It Feels Like Stealing
Today, I bought myself a new folio cover for my iPad mini in sage green to match the one on