Christina

Hugs. ❤️ So sorry.

Please, please watch and listen and PAY ATTENTION.
THIS is exactly what Democrats are standing up against.
And EXACTLY what Republicans are forcing on ALL OF US.

Cover of Life mag in 1970, showing John Cleary gasping for breath.

John Cleary, shot in the chest by National Guardsmen on May 4, has passed away at age 74.

He was a 19-year-old architecture student in 1970 when he was shot and critically wounded.

🤣🤣

Close up view of the head of a Great Blue Heron, a large grey/ blue water bird with a long pointed gray beak and a piercing yellow eye looking straight at the camera.

Full body view of a Great Blue Heron perched on a tree stump in the woods. Large gray blue water bird with long feathers, black long legs, a long pointed gray beak and a yellow eye.

A red-bellied woodpecker perched on a tree trunk in a spot of sunlight with green leaves behind it. Bird is small, black and white speckled body, bright red head with beak pointed to the right.

Closeup view of the black wrinkly 4-toed feet of a Great Blue Heron, clutching the top of a dead tree.

Wildlife photos I shot on a recent hike in a local park. I love Great Blue Herons, and this guy just loved posing for us for the longest time! The red-bellied woodpecker was a lucky quick capture as it hopped up the tree trunk.

Had a great time seeing @susanorlean.bsky.social and @connieschultz.bsky.social at Cuyahoga County Public Library Parma Snow yesterday! Two of my favorite women in conversation together, fabulous and funny!

THEY ARE STEALING YOUR FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS LITTLE BY LITTLE.

A tweet from Pop Base reads: “A melting ice sculpture of the word ‘Democracy’ was placed in front of the U.S. Capitol.” Two photos show the sculpture before and after melting. In the first, the word “DEMOCRACY” is fully visible in clear ice with the Capitol building in the background. In the second, much of the sculpture has melted, leaving only fragments that spell “D_C_AY,” symbolizing the decay of democracy.

A powerful visual.

Shout out to the top 5 kings in the world, Martin Luther, Larry, Don, Stephen and Americans don't have a motherfuckin'.

Some of my favorite shots from the 2025 Ravenna Balloon A-Fair. #hotairballoons

Loved this one!

Greene County Public Library seeks levy on November ballot Greene County voters will decide on a levy for the Greene County Public Library system in November that would fund library materials, operations, programs and services.

If you're in Green County, Ohio, you'll have a levy on your November ballot to help continue funding the library. It is crucial to get "yes" here or else there will be tremendous cuts. Your state is failing libraries.

www.daytondailynews.com/local/greene...

Let me repeat: My child is not a problem to be solved. He's a whole human who deserves a dignified life, period.

My child is not a problem to be solved. He's a whole human who deserves a dignified life, period.

So here's the deal.

My birthday is in 10 days, and every year, I try to do something meaningful in the lead up. But to say I've been less inspired this year would be an understatement.

Not doing anything would feel bad, though, so I'm going to do something and I'd love your help.

Yes! He's a wonderful man, a real class act.

Gorgeous!!! 😍

Pushing Daisies. Firefly.

I filled out the forms. 2 of my books were stolen. Plus 4 of my deceased Dad's scientific papers! Unclear if the latter theft will get me any money. I'm not holding my breath.

$3000 per stolen work, purportedly. We'll see if Anthropic (not Open AI) indeed pays up. I'm skeptical.

First #SMPSpree Fall Hiking Spree hike of the year, Bluebird Trail at Liberty Park. We had phenomenal weather and a cheerful knowledgeable park ranger guide. #summitmetroparks

Looking forward to reading & recommending this new fun fall YA romance! Enjoyed chatting with author @mistywilsonwrites.bsky.social at her book release at #thelearnedowlbookshop

Ha! Love it!

That is brave of you to admit, and I admire you for it. Keep working on them, you'll get there! I would love to read your fiction some day. 🤞❤️

Aw. Feel better.

Aw. My sympathies! Hang in there.

Happy 100 years, Thistledown: Track clings to a bygone era filled with history (photos) Once a popular place to watch horses, the North Randall track has seen multiple societal and gambling changes, evolving from packed grandstands to a modern racino.

Happy 100 years, Thistledown! I'm glad you still have live racing, please keep it going.

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My black-eyed Susans are blooming!

Once Upon a Forest
Susan van den Munckhof
Trail Camera Wildlife Photography

Oh jeez this was a January post, I didn't realize it was that long ago. LOL! Never mind!!!

Did you get the book read in time?? Inquiring minds (and belated Bluesky lurkers) want to know? 😅