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GR Higginbotham

@gr2higg.bsky.social

Husbad; father; FoD; Physical Therapist; musical hack; playlist curator extraordinaire; hoarder or gewgaws, knickknacks, and other folderol. All photos by me. There are four lights. #FriendofDeSoto I wrote a book! https://a.co/d/gKV886N

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Hi, I’m God.

My son fed 5,000 people for free. I guess that makes him a socialist.

17.01.2025 21:30 β€” πŸ‘ 18004    πŸ” 2158    πŸ’¬ 485    πŸ“Œ 89
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I could not describe the state
of my heart in words,
And they never understood
what my silence meant.
-Nida Fazli

#wildlifephotography #photography #poetry #poems #animals #zebra #kenya #safari #bluesky #stripes #smile

17.01.2025 14:17 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Fantastic!!

16.01.2025 19:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A black-and-white portrait of David Lynch. He is looking straight into the camera. A headline reads: "1946-2025: David Lynch, Visionary Filmmaker, Dies at 78." Photo by Sara Hirakawa for The New York Times.

A black-and-white portrait of David Lynch. He is looking straight into the camera. A headline reads: "1946-2025: David Lynch, Visionary Filmmaker, Dies at 78." Photo by Sara Hirakawa for The New York Times.

Breaking News: David Lynch, the visionary filmmaker, has died at 78. He was known for his surreal style in films like β€œEraserhead” and β€œMulholland Drive,” as well as the TV series β€œTwin Peaks.” nyti.ms/3WphQj8

16.01.2025 19:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1488    πŸ” 359    πŸ’¬ 47    πŸ“Œ 146
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Out where the handclasp's a little stronger,
Out where the smile dwells a little longer,
That's where the West begins;
-by Arthur Chapman

#landscapephotography #photography #poem #poetry #nps #stlouis #thearch #nationalparks #stlouisarch #scenic #scenery #parks #outwest

16.01.2025 13:47 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

does Mike McMahan go to conventions? I need him to sign my lower decks doodles or my life will never be complete πŸ˜”

15.01.2025 06:16 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Leaning into the afternoons I cast my sad nets
towards your oceanic eyes
- excerpt from Pablo Neruda

#wildlifephotography #photography #poetry #poems #art #animals #cats #leopard #safari #bigcats #kittens #eyes #beautifuleyes #beautiful #cuddles #bluesky #blueskyphotography #wildlife

15.01.2025 13:19 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks!!

14.01.2025 18:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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My Story & Why I Switched From Republican to Democrat It wasn't just because of Trump.

From Marine to GOP insider to Democrat, Ron Filipkowski shares his powerful journey in his own words. It wasn’t just about Trumpβ€”it was about principles. Read his story of transformation, courage, and relentless truth-telling. πŸ‘‡

13.01.2025 23:24 β€” πŸ‘ 4237    πŸ” 768    πŸ’¬ 92    πŸ“Œ 27
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STILL and calm,
In purple robes of kings,
The low-lying mountains sleep at the edge of the world,
- from The Blue Ridge by Harriet Monroe

#landscapephotography #photography #poem #poetry #scenic #blueridgemountains #mountains #scenery #bluesky #green #virginia #stateparks

13.01.2025 15:09 β€” πŸ‘ 33    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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In my darkest night,
when the moon was covered
and I roamed through wreckage,
a nimbus-clouded voice
directed me:
"Live in the layers,
not on the litter."
-from The Layers by Stanley Kunitz
#landscapephotography #blueskyartproject #devilstower #poetry #poems #photography #travelphotography

11.01.2025 16:05 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Pretty kitty

09.01.2025 13:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!

09.01.2025 13:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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while we live, in love let’s so persever,
That when we live no more, we may live ever.

-Anne Bradsheet

#wildlifephotography #photography #poetry #poems #love #animals #safari #kenya #travelphotography #cuddling #romance

09.01.2025 13:21 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes, grew up in Cold War, 9/11 happened in grad school, then total economic collapse. Then my kids lived through COVID in middle school. You just keep your head down and carry on. Find the things that bring you joy, find your people that help carry your burdens, and do your best. No time for toxic.

08.01.2025 15:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The misty solitudes,
As though they perfectly knew
The old lost road through the woods.
But there is no road through the woods.
-Rudyard Kipling

#landscapephotography #photography #poem #poetry #scenic #forest #blm #virginia #rhododendron #fog #mist #hiking

08.01.2025 13:16 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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chirps
crickets
the pleasant but irregular blowing of the wind
fireflies dancing in step with the light of the moon
how strange it is to become aware of another's heartbeat but forget one's own
-Marcellus Khaliifah Williams

#wildlifephotography #photography #poetry #poems #wildlife #safari #africa

07.01.2025 17:35 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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And then the day came,

when the risk

to remain tight

in a bud

was more painful

than the risk

it took

to blossom.
-Anais Nin

#wildlifephotography #photography #poetry #poem #bird #birds #hornbill #safari #africa #kenya

06.01.2025 12:13 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Excited that there will SOMETHING out there to fill the Lower Decks sized hole that seems to get it. How much control/input do you have/want @markmcmahon.bsky.social ?

03.01.2025 18:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The woods are lovely, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
-Robert Frost

#forest #landscapephotography #photography #poem #poetry #woods #trees #leaves #autumn #landscape #scenic #nps #stateparks #nc

03.01.2025 13:38 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Absolutely fantastic photo

03.01.2025 12:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Trying to approach 2025 the way St. Margaret is approaching Beelzebub

02.01.2025 14:26 β€” πŸ‘ 28210    πŸ” 4223    πŸ’¬ 428    πŸ“Œ 257
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This is the forest primeval. The murmuring pines and the hemlocks,
Bearded with moss...
-Longfellow

#landscapephotography #photography #nps #greatsmokymountains #poetry #poems #scenic #creek #tennessee

02.01.2025 14:13 β€” πŸ‘ 73    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I'll check my local used book stores over the next few weeks for those ENT books, if I find them I'll be happy to send them. They're usually under $1, so happy to cover the cost as well. I'll DM if/when I have any success.

01.01.2025 18:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Intrigued

01.01.2025 18:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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"to guide the new year in, the days and nights far out upon the sky’s
dark sea. Your mouth is snow now on my lips, cool, intimate, first kiss,
a vow."
-from New Year by Carol Ann Duffy

#landscapephotography #photography #virginiaisforlovers #virginia #poetry #poem #love #newyears #mountains #scenic

01.01.2025 13:34 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Fitting

01.01.2025 13:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I feel you!!

31.12.2024 17:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

To all the introverts being dragged to New Year's Eve parties tonight, stay strong and know you have my deepest sympathies

31.12.2024 17:11 β€” πŸ‘ 261    πŸ” 28    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 2
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Something to remember

31.12.2024 02:24 β€” πŸ‘ 9418    πŸ” 1517    πŸ’¬ 120    πŸ“Œ 91