Sofie (she/ella)

tip of the day:

what is generally taxed & not taxed in california:

taxed:
- restaurant & prepped food* (another post to follow)
- physical goods
- hotel
- event tickets

not taxed:
- groceries (fresh & processed)
- rent
- labor
- medical care
- tuition
- government fees

tip of the day: when you say you wanna “divvy” up something (divide something) it is spelled d-i-v-v-y. i had no idea that’s how divvy was spelled!

A grassroots movement is calling on all Americans to abstain from shopping with major retailers tomorrow, February 28, as part of an “economic blackout.”

I encourage you to join. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/boycott

I miss Instagram and the feeling that I was posting for my little group. Here’s a big cloud.

The woods are lovely, dark, and deep
But I have promises to keep
And miles to go before I sleep
And miles to go before I sleep

~Robert Frost 🌌

#nature #photography #stars #milkyway #astrophotography #forest #nightphotography

DOGS ARE MY GODS 😇

Moon over Seattle. Still sleepless

A striking close-up of a Great Blue Heron, its sharp yellow eye gazing intently to the right. The heron's long, vibrant orange beak extends gracefully, contrasting with the soft, intricate layers of gray and white feathers covering its body. Delicate black plumes extend from the back of its head, adding to its regal appearance. The background is a mesmerizing blur of circular bokeh, created by light filtering through branches and reflecting off the water, giving the scene a dreamy, almost magical atmosphere. The heron stands still, exuding an air of quiet confidence and elegance. This is an unedited, raw capture, showcasing the bird’s natural beauty in stunning detail.

Have you ever taken a photo that you were so excited to see if it turned out that you just left?

This is, unquestionably, unequivocally the best unedited image I have ever taken. 100% unmanipulated. No filters, no edits—just pure, incredible timing.

#birds #photography #photo #EastCoastKin #heron

progress not perfection

it’s like they work or something ???

Saturday rising #grateful

after i finish a meal my sugar levels rise and i wanna just scarf down more food but i gotta trust that i ate enough and wait for my sugar levels to drop. this is a new practice for me

giving myself approval on a daily basis WILL increase my self esteem. i’ve been struggling with pushing through and doing it because lately it’s been hard to BELIEVE the positive affirmations i normally say!!! but that’s the whole point in doing them!!! with enough time i WILL believe in them!!!

How teachers are preparing for immigration sweeps and ICE agents at schools | CNN In New York and other cities across the nation, educators are grappling with fear among students and parents that US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will show up at schools – or their homes...

How teachers are preparing themselves and their students for immigration sweeps

This is what spending $290 million on an election gets you.

Money in politics has always corrupted, but it's hardly been this brazen.

10/10 jump roping in the morning to help wake up

2.2 billion gallons of water flowed out of California reservoirs because of Trump’s order to open dams | CNN There are two major problems with Trump’s order, water experts said: The water will not flow to Los Angeles, and it is being wasted by being released during the wet winter season.

2.2 billion gallons of water flowed out of California reservoirs after President Trump’s order to open dams. But water experts say the water will not flow to Los Angeles, and that it's being wasted by being released during the wet winter season: cnn.it/3CyhEHy

Target was one of the most outspoken supporters of DEI. It’s changed its tune | CNN Business Target was one of corporate America’s most forceful supporters of diversity and inclusion initiatives and vowed to support Black Americans in the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder by police in Target...

Target was one of corporate America’s most forceful supporters of diversity and inclusion initiatives and vowed to support Black Americans in the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder in its home city of Minneapolis in 2020. But less than five years later, it's dialed back its high-profile DEI program.

This is a word of warning to all of us. Left, right, or anything else.

Constantly reevaluating and learning.

I honestly believe our most powerful position in a toxic time that feeds on cynicism, apathy,& despair is to genuinely care and act for a better world.

Cynicism is our enemy. We should check it, incl. on the left. It’s not intellectually superior. It’s the virus they’re trying to infect us with. NO

Shop small, shop local…👇

Make it ‘hurt’ for Bezos.

#BoycottAmazon

Winterline in Mussoorie, India

The Winterline - a rare atmospheric phenomenon where a false horizon appears during sunset, creating a breathtaking display of deep orange, red, and purple hues. This occurs due to the refraction and trapping of dust and moisture in the lower atmosphere, giving the illusion of a second horizon.

Funny comic strip. “honey, im home!” *Smiles at a pot of honey on the table* Illustration drawn in simplistic cartoon line art style. By Amii Illustrates

The towering mountains of the Canadian Rockies emerge and, briefly, nature manifests as art. Nature's endless artistic potential is all around us. It's not always easy to see, but when you do, it brings great joy.

#bluesky #photography #landscape #landscapephotography #naturephotography #travel