Rain G. 🏳️‍🌈 🇵🇸 🇺🇦

Lol, lmao.

Picture of a pale yellow spider orchid with a labellum that has red markings

Caladenia straminichila - the Tenterden Yellow Spider Orchid

Seen in open woodlands near the small townsite of Tenterden in the south of Western Australia. Although the townsite lends the orchid its name, this orchid grows more more widely in inland areas
#orchids #ozflora #wildoz

EXCLUSIVE: Milwaukee's Housing Authority failing to pay rent for 500 'Section 8' tenants The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee is in hot water again. This time, for not paying its portion of rent for hundreds of tenants in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.

The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee is in hot water again. This time, for not paying its portion of rent for hundreds of tenants in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.

WATCH: 'Come and get me,' Pritzker responds to Trump's call to put Illinois governor in jail "What kind of a country are we living in where the president of the United States is targeting his political opponents?" Pritzker told the press on the sidelines of a union protest in Chicago.

“What kind of a country are we living in where the president of the United States is targeting his political opponents?” Pritzker told the press on the sidelines of a union protest in Chicago. https://to.pbs.org/4mZC3GL

Obituary for Deborah A. Cole at Peppler - Bordentown Deborah Cole, 63, of Trenton NJ passed away peacefully at home on October 4, 2025, while surrounded by family and friends. Deborah was born in Trenton, NJ and lived in Bordentown, NJ before moving to ...

My cousin Deb was a great guiding light. From inspiring my love of science and nature, to encouraging me to apply to grad school, to helping me navigate life. I can wholeheartedly say, if not for her I wouldn’t be who I am today. I’m going to miss her so much. www.pepplerfh.com/obituary/deb...

Family says 21-year-old motorcyclist seriously injured in Kenosha hit-and-run crash just bought his bike A 21-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash in Kenosha Tuesday night, and police have arrested the driver who allegedly fled the scene.

A 21-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash in Kenosha Tuesday night, and police have arrested the driver who allegedly fled the scene.

a block of text from an email that reads "Hello, I noticed your email is missing a polite greeting. Starting your email with a greeting helps set a respectful tone. Here are some examples of greetings you can use: - Dear Mr./Ms. [Last Name], - Hello [Teacher’s Name], - Hi [Teacher’s Name], Also, please remember to include a clear subject line in your emails. Thank you! Best regards, [Your Name]"

A teacher must have an email etiquette autoreplier bot set up.
I know I should NOT reply with:

"Dearest Kevin,

I am dreadfully sorry for the improper email I have burdened you with.

Kindly halt all lessons in email etiquette.

I am a grown ass woman with a PhD.

Auspiciously,

Sarah J. McAnulty"

Fire breaks out at Russian gas plant after reported drone strike A fire allegedly broke out at the Lukoil Korobkovsky gas processing plant in Kotovo, Russia, following a reported drone attack overnight on Oct. 9.

⚡️Fire breaks out at Russian gas plant after reported drone strike.

A fire allegedly broke out at the Lukoil Korobkovsky gas processing plant in Kotovo, Russia, following a reported drone attack overnight on Oct. 9.

I think I might try my hand at some of the tuberous begonias next year, they might make a nice outdoor display for the porch. Unsure what kind though, there’s a lot it seems.

Pastor David Black, First Presbyterian Church, being pepper-sprayed outside ICE facility in Broadview, Illinois.

The Senate voted to confirm Neil Jacobs as the new head of the NOAA. Jacobs previously served as acting director during the first Trump administration, a period marked by the “Sharpiegate” hurricane forecast controversy.

Orange, black and white banded snake under a rock. Compare to size of pine needles, it was small!

Western Milksnake at Eldorado Canyon today 🌿

Margolin previously served as the security chief at Marine Base Quantico but was dismissed from that role after accidentally firing his weapon into the floor of his office.

Brightly lit moss and an out of focus conifer forest behind a large brown mushroom with yellow pores under the cap.

A tiny orange mushroom grows from some moss in the middle of a river.

Somebody did a smash and grab and completely cleaned out my favorite chanterelle spot, but I bet I still got better pictures than them.

I've never seen a mushroom growing from a mossy rock in the middle of a river before. I can't imagine what it's eating. 📷🍄

Look at her go!
#invertebrates 🌿

Pages are disappearing, statements are being “archived,” and it’s clear they’re trying to clean up the mess he left behind.

This is the same guy who funneled public dollars like a political slush fund, pushed PragerU propaganda into classrooms, and tried to turn public schools into pulpits.

2/3

THE CHICKENS ARE FINALLY COMING HOME TO ROOST

Ryan Walters is out & the investigation floodgates just opened. The Oklahoma AG launched a full audit of Walters’ entire tenure as Superintendent, and it’s about damn time.

Also the education dept website’s being scrubbed of his culture-war nonsense.
🧵

A small hummingbird with iridescent magenta feathers and a bright white cap perched on a branch in a forest setting.

It was a warm morning at @tapirvalley.bsky.social #CostaRica today and this male Snowcap #hummingbird was enjoying a sunbath.

#birds #nature

One hundred years of Australian flower data reveals pollination drop Researchers behind a new study examining thousands of flower specimens collected over the past century say temperature increases could be behind a pollination decline in native orchids.

After examining 10,494 herbarium specimens of the orchid genus Caladenia, new Australian research suggests there’s been a >60% decline in orchid pollination since 1977 with sexually deceptive orchid species more impacted

#orchids #ozflora #wildoz #pollination

www.abc.net.au/news/science...

Alt text: A group of armed officers in camouflage uniforms and tactical gear confront a man dressed in black with a clerical collar. One officer sprays a chemical agent directly into the man’s face as he recoils, eyes shut tight and head turned from the spray. Other officers stand close by, heavily armed and wearing helmets, goggles, and protective gear. The man appears to be a pastor, as suggested by his attire. The scene is tense and chaotic, taking place on a city street.

They're out here beating clergy too.

Alt text: A man in camouflage clothing and a face covering sits inside a gray Jeep, pointing a weapon out of the open driver-side window. The gun is aimed directly at the camera. The man wears gloves and a dark cap, and his eyes are visible above the mask. The vehicle’s door and side mirror are wet with raindrops.

ICE is a hostile occupying force that is a danger to everyone.

So you hate pancakes? 😡

Climate Change:

It's real.

It's us.

It's serious - and already dangerous.

But there are solutions.

The science is clear: the faster we cut emissions, the less suffering we will cause, and the better off we'll all be.

Wow! Trump just threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act to block court rulings against him.

Bright yellow four-petal flowers

Erysimum capitatum, our Sand Dune Wallflower, blooming along the Tunnel Drive trail in Cañon City #nativeplants

#FallbackFlowers #Fallback to April 6 🌿

What seeds are you guys collecting this year? I’m gonna try to get a few hundred or more common milkweed seeds to add to my mini gene bank.

Been seeing this a lot lately. MAGA folks calling judges Trump appointed “leftist” the moment they rule against him for unconstitutional orders. Funny how quickly “loyalty” turns into “betrayal” when the law doesn’t bend their way.

This is genuinely some bullshit on bsky's part. A reaction meme of charlie kirk gets a Black person a permanent suspension, but people who actively doxx and spread hate against marginalized people not only get to stay, but het followed by mods?

We see you, bsky, and it's pretty fucking disgusting.

In case it wasn’t already obvious, legacy/mainstream media is in the hands of the enemy & shouldn’t be engaged with.