Orchids59

Orchids59

@orchids59.bsky.social

Childless mom to two golden retrievers, Stryker and Breaker. Wife of 40 years, 20 of which were as a USMC spouse. Live near Joshua Tree National Park, perfect for my photography. Will never ever vote for a Republican again.

218 Followers 147 Following 269 Posts Joined Nov 2024
4 months ago

So last week, SecTrans Sean Duffy met with airline CEOS. This week, Duffy announces that 10% of flights at 40 airports will be canceled if the shutdown continues. Coincidence? I think not.

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4 months ago

PS: I love the blondies!

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4 months ago
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We're on numbers 7 and 8, too! Got our first golden in 1982. First golden had an Irish setter sister, but goldens #2-8 have always had a golden brother (although there have been a year here or there where we only had one). Meet our current boys, Stryker (left, 4 1/2), and Breaker, 3 1/2.

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6 months ago

Can governors call out their state's National Guard to prevent other states' National Guard from entering their state? I imagine if one does this, it would lead to a civil war. But with this administration that ignores court orders, what other alternatives do we have?

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6 months ago

Too bad there isn't a recall process for the U.S. president.

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7 months ago
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I need help choosing 3 of these 5 photos to enter in an art contest. I think I know which 2 I want to enter, but not sure on the 3rd. All taken in Joshua Tree National Park. Titles: Brushing the Sky; Ruins and Radiance; Galactic Heartbeat; Celestial Sentinel, and Glow Over Boulders.

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7 months ago
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UCLA will negotiate with Trump over $339 million in medical and science grant freezes UCLA and University of California officials said Monday that it will negotiate with Trump over $339 million in medical and science grant freezes.

Oh hell no! This is not what I want to see first thing when I open the LA Times this morning. Sign the petition (I did!)
sites.google.com/view/ucstand...

www.latimes.com/california/s...

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8 months ago
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8.7K reactions · 625 shares | The Obituary of American Democracy✨ Written and read by Robert L Arnold @defiance13_ | Amanda Clarence The Obituary of American Democracy✨ Written and read by Robert L Arnold @defiance13_.

I sure as hell don't feel like celebrating today.

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8 months ago
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1 Second Every Day for June

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9 months ago
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My senator, Alex Padilla, is making good trouble!

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9 months ago
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1 Second Every Day for May

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9 months ago
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3:30 pm Not much smoke from the fire anymore. This photo, taken about 2 hours earlier, shows 3 helicopters (one of which is a very tiny dot above the red retardant) and one very large tanker, which is dropping the fire retardant. Last update was 164 acres burned. from my backyard. The hills are JTNP

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9 months ago

2:40 it looks like it might be under control now. Not as much smoke, and I don't see the helps anymore. But more fire retardant was just dropped

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9 months ago

Up to 164 acres at 2 pm. 3 helps dropping water, and a massive plane dropping fire retardant

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9 months ago
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Fire in Joshua Tree National Park today. So far, there are 2 helicopters dropping water. I'm sure numerous firetrucks are there or on their way. It started about 12:10 this afternoon. Initial assessment was 20 acres; don't know how big it is now.

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9 months ago
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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker's commencement speech at Northwestern University - 2023 YouTube video by To The Moon And Back Again Productions

I love this commencement speech by Gov. Pritzker. Idiots vs. smart people.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhuI...

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9 months ago

"You asked. I fulfilled. Sorry your form was not ready at the time."
Arrrrggghhh!

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9 months ago

the submission form. This artist responded that she had already given me that information. I asked her to complete the online submission form as it will save me a lot of work if she does it. She responded with a copy of the email she originally sent with what I consider a snotty email:

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9 months ago

their art. One artist dropped off her art at the gallery before submissions were officially being taken because she will be out of town during the intake days and sent an email with the reserve amount she wanted for her art. Last night I sent out an email to the donors reminding them to fill out

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9 months ago

to make up the flyers/posters etc for the event, as I have no graphic design skills. I spend 4 hours or more nearly everyday working on this. The artists are supposed to complete an online submission form for their art donation, which includes their name, phone number, email, and info about

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9 months ago

I'm venting here because I have no one else to vent to! I am organizing a fundraiser art auction for an art gallery where I am on the board. I have repeatedly asked for help from our members, but no one has stepped forward, so I'm doing it all on my own (although this week, one member did offer

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10 months ago
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Breaker is 3 years old today! We took a walk in the desert first thing, then came home and had a little party with a cupcake and presents. Happy birthday Breaker!

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10 months ago

Do you know which stores?

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10 months ago

Talk about writing a letter to pander to the base.

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10 months ago
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Can JD Vance be disbarred for saying the administration doesn't have to follow due process?

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10 months ago

I can't believe Usha is OK with this.

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11 months ago

To be anything anyone can or will do to stop it. Please cheer me up.

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11 months ago

Democrat leadership that doesn't seem to fight against what is happening. Top leadership texting on Signal with no consequences. I've called my Republican Congressman, participated in protest rallies. I feel nothing makes a difference. Our country is going down the toilet and there doesn't seem

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11 months ago

I'm feeling depressed and despondent due to the political situation in the US. Everyday the headlines bring more bad news, law firms who obey in advance, judges who cave to the administration, colleges that remove LGBQT+ books from the shelves, but leave white supremacist books.

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11 months ago

They need a whole lot more than that. Tfg said he would veto such a bill.

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