Kimberly Bohan

Haven’t been in Bluesky much lately, but this is why I come back.

Blessed be the small poems, breaking up the walls of text.

I’m really only just getting into it but I genuinely love birding as a hobby. The entire goal is to look at the bird. Is there a bird? There is a bird! Look at the bird! If you are very keen you can learn what to call the bird so that you can properly thank it for the joy you feel when you see it. 🪶

When scholars of authoritarianism and fascism leave U.S. universities because of the deteriorating political situation here, we should really worry.

Stepping aside from the heart of the article -- you evoke the nuances of the Valley beautifully.

The early internet was so full of hope - a tool for building community rather than destroying it. That's part of of the residual sadness now.

The true history of Twitter I pulled into Amherst on a Friday night. From a payphone at the edge of the common, I called my friend, but he didn't pick up, and I realized I didn't know where he lived. The air was hot and muggy. M...

This essay contains truth that is inconvenient for some very powerful people, but it is nevertheless true. Please read it if you have a moment, I put my heart and soul in it.

I sincerely don’t know why people aren’t physically stopping those dorks. Move shit. Lock doors. Lose the keys. Everyone switch seats. Turn off all the lights. Switch the signs on the elevator lobby. Make the settings all silly. Use a different language. Wear costumes. Fill rooms with balloons

I read this differently. It is a brilliant act of subversion to ‘paper over’ monuments in a way that highlights the ludicrousness of current directives without causing harm to the monuments.

It could be the start of a huge piece of protest art, laughing at tyrants.

It's nearly Candlemas. I know most of you neither know nor care about Candlemas (a feast celebrating the presentation of Christ) but you know what you do need? Something to celebrate in this bleak stretch between Christmas and actual daylight. So light a damn candle and have dinner with your friends

Trained dogs working inside hospitals help ease burnout among health care staff Some hospitals are bringing in dogs to spend entire shifts with doctors and nurses. The trained canines help staff cope with the stress of their work amid high levels of burnout.

Some hospitals are bringing in dogs to spend entire shifts with doctors and nurses. The trained canines help staff cope with the stress of their work amid high levels of burnout.

A Northern Saw-Whet Owl, with a catlike face, oversized head, and bright yellow eyes, sitting on a branch.

Is #FloofyFriday a thing? If not, can we make it one? #wildlife #birds #owls

Sincerely delighted to discover, 45 minutes into this nearly-wordless three-hour documentary about French monks who take vows of silence, that among the reasons they *can* talk is "to make sure the monastery cats know when it's mealtime by making little kitty-calling noises at them."

Crow in the snow

Crow, snow.
#JanuArty #snow
#crow #corvid #photography #birds

I miss juncos (in Britain). They are constant points of joy in a snowy CT landscape.

Yes. She is fabulous. Exactly the sort of 'wonder' I enjoy.

How to improve the Pixar logo.

📹 theoretically.teddy

This year, I am committing time to reading. Can you help me build my book list?

Looking specifically for something on Mediaeval Marginalia (and doodles), a poet full of wonder, and something about reclaiming the role of humanities/art/truth in the public square. Novels too.

This is my day so far.

You know I’ll take all recommendations. I just don’t read as fast as you do, and there’s some targeted thinking I need to do.

Perfect. Thank you. (And I should have known that!)

Life needs no timetable 🖤 #shotoniphone #mobilephotography #blackandwhite

showing off the new christmas stick he got from santa
#greatblueheron
#birds
#nature
#pendercountync
#photography

This is is wonderful. So glad you found a way to make it work.

The time I tried to keep the 12 days fully (with all the liturgies and a story telling tent with daily bedtime stories/ hot chocolate), I ended up sick for 6 weeks after. I don’t see how we can do it unless we refuse the chaos of December.

This year, I am committing time to reading. Can you help me build my book list?

Looking specifically for something on Mediaeval Marginalia (and doodles), a poet full of wonder, and something about reclaiming the role of humanities/art/truth in the public square. Novels too.

Sparrow clinging to a twig capped with a seed pod, against a soft blurry backdrop. The sparrow is gray & has a black crown w/ white central stripe; its tail feathers are backlit & slightly fanned.

White-crowned Sparrow, in my area only from late autumn to spring.
#birds #naturephotography #wildlifephotography

No self respecting popover contains any of the listed ingredients.

Happy 'brood of vipers' day to all prophets and provokers.

Isn't it bizarre that generations of people thought Christianity was about fitting in when John was right there all along, being his wild self?

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I do. I was also (I think) the King’s first ecclesiastical appointment, which is what I prefer to remember.

Honestly it was a rollercoaster. Told on Monday, 2 Sept when it was still the Queen. By Wednesday all had changed. But the King kindly signed the request at Michaelmas.