Andy Labis

I'm a writer, photographer, and iPhone app developer. In my spare time I'm also a Controller for a construction company.

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My next short story, An Old Train, is available for pre-order. A bargain at $0.99! Inspired by Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014, follow Ben on his journey to get the perfect picture as it steams by!
https://t.co/vh1xPiCOLZ

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"Dead to the Blue"
A dead tree rises, but still retains its beauty.

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@drbarnard @AppStore @GritMethodApp Congrats on the app launch and the story! Looking forward to giving it a spin.

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I’ve spent 18 years building and scaling products on the @AppStore (and helping others do the same), but today I’m launching something deeply personal.

Six years ago, I started a paper journal with my young kids.

Here’s how (and why) that paper journal became @GritMethodApp 🧵

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@BoredElonMusk Those were the days to be a Chicago fan. It was awesome.

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@bgurley I’m in. Grant or not, the application was great reflection and reinforcement of my dream and purpose.

[Bill Gurley @bgurley]

RDAD Foundation 2026 Grant Applications Open
https://t.co/5DVGieOmjJ

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@BoredElonMusk 🥊💪🥊

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@noahkagan @ericries I like to read. 📖
I’ll add it to my Wish List in case I don’t wish hard enough to win 🙂

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@drbarnard Awesome! Have fun!

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@RichardERoeper I was so proud of myself in 3rd grade, when I spelled e i g h t, eight. Teacher goes “Incorrect.” Sat down like a loser. Next kid: a t e, ate. You are correct young man!

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Happy Birthday @John_Fogerty!

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"Happy Birthday, John Fogerty!"
John Fogerty turns 80 years old today. This shot is from his younger days, back in 1998.

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"Some Gave All"
It's Memorial Day in the United States. It's the day to remember those who gave their lives defending the country, not the day to buy a mattress, even though the advertisers may lead one to believe that is the importance of the day.

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@RobertMSterling @nickgraynews Happy Memorial Day!

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Fungi are cool!

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"Hop on the Saddle"
While on a walk down a path, I came across this fungus which the Internet says it is called Dryad's Saddle. I'm not positive that is what it is, but it is cool looking.

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"Comin' At Ya!"
Nesting season has started for the red-winged blackbirds. I've always loved the red that appears when they fly, but they will attack if you get too close!

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@cyantist Wonderful message and cool image!

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I took @noahkagan's advice and asked for a discount when I ordered this latte.
They said.... "I wish I could."
Completely outside my comfort zone. Felt weird and good at the same time.
Thanks Noah!

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"Smiling Stump"
On a walk the other day, I came across a tree cut tot he stump. To me, it looked kind of like a cyclops that was smiling.

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@nickgraynews Our Whole Foods has it. I agree with everything you said. I can also bag the groceries better than many of the baggers.