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Michael Toler (@casbahmike) - Collective Profile | Pawtucket, US Just an average guy working in academia. Kinda shy! Looking for conversation. What are your favorite cities, books, songs, architects, movies? Recent posts: a sunny day in a city with construction workers in safety vests and hard hats working on a street. modern and brutalist architecture buildings are visible in the background., close-up shot of several white daisies with yellow centers blooming amongst green foliage and other small plants., a close-up shot of a vibrant pink hollyhock flower with a yellow center. the flower is in full bloom, with green leaves and a dark background., a vibrant orange double lily blooms in a garden setting, surrounded by lush green foliage and a concrete wall in the background., a screenshot of an apple music interface showing the user's top artists for june 2026. the list includes sg goodman, i'm with her, bruce springsteen, ryan bingham, todd snider, souad massi, and old crow medicine show. at the bottom, the currently pla, a man in a straw hat and a dirty tank top takes a selfie while gardening. he is wearing glasses and has a beard, and his skin shows a farmer's tan., a close-up shot of a purslane plant with vibrant red and orange flowers blooming amongst its succulent green leaves., a man with a beard and stubble plays an acoustic guitar. the album cover is titled "the gospel of weapons" by billy simons jr., a collage of images features bette midler singing in the center, surrounded by photos of large crowds protesting in various cities across the united states., a vibrant poster advertises a 'tech support drag show' with a retro, pixelated aesthetic and glitch effects. the poster includes event details like date, time, and location, and asks 'will you be there?' with 'yes' and 'no' options., a woman with long, dark, wavy hair wears round, reflective sunglasses and a black leather jacket. the album art features a colorful, hazy effect., a cat sits behind a screen door, looking out at the viewer. the reflection of a person holding a phone is visible in the glass., a close-up shot of a blooming hollyhock plant with large green leaves and delicate pink flowers. dew drops glisten on the petals and leaves, suggesting a recent rain or morning dew., an aerial view of a packed soccer stadium at night, with the field illuminated and the stands filled with cheering fans. a scoreboard shows brazil leading haiti 2-0., a close-up shot of a variegated sweet william flower in bloom. the flower has clusters of pink and white petals, with some petals showing a marbled pattern. it is surrounded by lush green foliage and smaller white clover flowers., .
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Michael Toler @casbahmike

Just an average guy working in academia. Kinda shy! Looking for conversation. What are your favorite cities, books, songs, architects, movies?
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A sunny day in a city with construction workers in safety vests and hard hats working on a street. Modern and brutalist architecture buildings are visible in the background.
Close-up shot of several white daisies with yellow centers blooming amongst green foliage and other small plants.
A part of my suburban yard is set aside for wildflowers and pollinators. Some of them are my favorites!
A close-up shot of a vibrant pink hollyhock flower with a yellow center. The flower is in full bloom, with green leaves and a dark background.
Hollyhocks
A vibrant orange double lily blooms in a garden setting, surrounded by lush green foliage and a concrete wall in the background.
Lily
A screenshot of an Apple Music interface showing the user's top artists for June 2026. The list includes SG Goodman, I'm With Her, Bruce Springsteen, Ryan Bingham, Todd Snider, Souad Massi, and Old Crow Medicine Show. At the bottom, the currently pla
The artists I listened to the most in June with what I’m listening to right now at the bottom.
A man in a straw hat and a dirty tank top takes a selfie while gardening. He is wearing glasses and has a beard, and his skin shows a farmer's tan.
This shirt and I were clean a couple hours ago when I started working in the garden! How do you like my farmer tan?
A close-up shot of a purslane plant with vibrant red and orange flowers blooming amongst its succulent green leaves.
Purslane
A man with a beard and stubble plays an acoustic guitar. The album cover is titled "The Gospel of Weapons" by Billy Simons Jr.
Billy Simons Jr. is a singer/songwriter who seems to have really been energized by the current political crisis in the US. He’s been releasing song after song that use humor to point out the absurdity of the situation. This is one of them.
A collage of images features Bette Midler singing in the center, surrounded by photos of large crowds protesting in various cities across the United States.
These days and for obvious reasons, I’m finding myself increasingly drawn to protest music. This is Bette Midler’s contemporary version of the Woody Guthrie song “All You Fascists,” with some updated lyrics. The Divine Miss M has participated in No Kings protests, herself!
A vibrant poster advertises a 'Tech Support Drag Show' with a retro, pixelated aesthetic and glitch effects. The poster includes event details like date, time, and location, and asks 'Will You Be There?' with 'Yes' and 'No' options.
Kinda wanna see this show!
A woman with long, dark, wavy hair wears round, reflective sunglasses and a black leather jacket. The album art features a colorful, hazy effect.
Just heard this for the first time. It’s good.
A cat sits behind a screen door, looking out at the viewer. The reflection of a person holding a phone is visible in the glass.
He’s watching me leave! ☹️
A close-up shot of a blooming hollyhock plant with large green leaves and delicate pink flowers. Dew drops glisten on the petals and leaves, suggesting a recent rain or morning dew.
The first hollyhocks!
An aerial view of a packed soccer stadium at night, with the field illuminated and the stands filled with cheering fans. A scoreboard shows Brazil leading Haiti 2-0.
Anyone watching the FIFA World Cup? Who’s your team? Who’s gonna take home the trophy?
“I'm not living with you. We occupy the same cage.” -Tennessee Williams, CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF
A close-up shot of a variegated Sweet William flower in bloom. The flower has clusters of pink and white petals, with some petals showing a marbled pattern. It is surrounded by lush green foliage and smaller white clover flowers.
From my garden. I’ve not seen a variegated Sweet William before. I love it!
A black background features a quote attributed to Albert Einstein, alongside a chalk drawing of the famous equation E=mc² on a chalkboard.
Relatable!
A lot people on this app list gardening as an interest, but I wish more people would share photos. Here’s one of mine! Clematis.
Close-up of vibrant pansy flowers with yellow, pink, and deep burgundy petals. The flowers are blooming in pots, suggesting a garden setting.
Pansies in our pots!
An outdoor art installation made of wood and colorful fabrics is set up in a sandy area on a college campus. The abstract sculpture features a wooden frame adorned with various textiles, creating a vibrant and eclectic display.
This is so MIT!
A screenshot of a phone displaying song lyrics by Iris DeMent titled 'Wasteland of the Free'. The lyrics criticize politicians and corporate influence, reflecting on the state of democracy.
Much of this song describes my country (US) today as it did when it was released first released in 1996! There’s the verses above and other like “We pilfer oil then throw a party when we win…”
A hazy, overcast sky hangs over a modern urban landscape featuring contemporary architecture and a large outdoor sculpture. The scene is captured on a street with a paved walkway and a large tree.
No filter except the haze from wildfires in Ontario, Canada!l
Three male soccer players in matching light blue and pink patterned jerseys celebrate together on the field. The player on the left, wearing number 14, pumps his fist in the air. The player in the middle, wearing number 8, smiles broadly with his arm
A very important question about the FIFA World Cup: Which team had the best outfits? What do you think of the Belgian team’s kit?
Close-up of two bright orange nasturtium flowers with green leaves. The larger flower in the foreground shows intricate dark red veining on its petals.
Nasturtium
Two women sing into microphones on a stage, one playing a banjo and the other holding a microphone. A third person plays a cello to the left of the frame.
Allison Russell and Brandi Carlile have two of the richest, most evocative voices on the contemporary music scene, and when they sing together is fills me with joy, especially when they sing lyrics like this!
A man with a beard and glasses wears a plaid shirt and a baseball cap, with headphones on his ears. He is taking a selfie while on what appears to be a commute.
Heigh-Heigh-ho, it’s off to work I go…
A man wearing glasses, a beard, a baseball cap, and a tank top smiles for a selfie with a tabby cat perched on his shoulder.
This cat owns me!
A man with glasses and a beard smiles at the camera while wearing a white soccer jersey with gold trim and the Morocco national football team crest.
A close-up shot of a pot of yellow and red wildflowers with green foliage and delicate white flowers in the background.
Wildflowers that we planted in our garden.
A small hollyhock plant is blooming with many pink, double flowers. The plant is surrounded by mulch and green foliage.
I’ve never seen a hollyhock this small with so many flowers!
A purple cowboy hat sits above the text 'Y'ALL MEANS ALL!' The word 'ALL' is written in rainbow colors, with small rainbow bursts on either side.
Yes, indeed!
This is a poster for the original London cast recording of the musical 'Next to Normal'. The artwork features a silhouette of a woman's head with a vibrant, abstract, and psychedelic design representing her hair, filled with colorful shapes, musical
A large crowd of people are gathered on a city street at dusk, many holding rainbow flags and signs. The event appears to be a pride parade transitioning into a block party as the evening progresses.
The Pride Parade started at dusk and ended in the dark when the block parties start. So much fun!
A close-up shot of a white dahlia flower with yellow accents, surrounded by lush green leaves and buds. The flower appears to be in full bloom, with delicate petals unfurling.
The first dahlias of the year!
I just read this quotation from the American novelist Silas House: “Any two people can set and jaw* all day long, but it takes two people right for each other to set together and just be quiet.” —Silas House, in A Parchment of Leaves Note: House is approximating an Appalachian dialect, so “set” is how “sit” might be pronounced, and “jaw” means to “talk.” To paraphrase, a character in the novel says that any two people can sit around a chat all day, but only two people who are right for one another can sit together in silence. Do you agree or disagree? Why or why not?
From my garden.
A close-up shot of a vibrant purple clematis flower with a unique green and purple ruffled center. The flower is supported by a wooden trellis in a garden setting.
A striking, reddish-brown mud brick mosque stands prominently in a sun-drenched landscape. The building features multiple towers and intricate facade details, with sparse trees and grassy ground surrounding it.
Not in Mali or anywhere in Africa, but a concrete simulacrum of a mud brick mosque located in the beachfront town of Frejús, on the Côte d’Azur in France.
A close-up shot of a pink and purple fuchsia flower hanging from a black chain. The flower is surrounded by numerous green buds and lush green foliage in the background.
Fuchsia
Love this clock at MIT!
A hand holds a photograph of a deceased person lying in an open casket, surrounded by flowers. The photo is in a plastic sleeve, with other photos stacked beneath it.
Creepy things you can find in an antique store: Someone else’s photo of an embalmed relative in her casket. I’ve never even been tempted to take a photo of anyone laid out for their funeral, but having found this, I find myself imaging stories behind the photo and its journey to the shop!
A man in a plaid shirt, baseball cap, and glasses holds a coffee cup while wearing headphones. The selfie appears to be accidental, taken from a low angle with a modern building visible in the background.
From this morning, a completely accidental selfie I didn’t even know I took! 🤣
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