The image reveal threads of superheated gas and magnetic fields near the center of the Milky Way. It combines X-rays from Chandra and radio data from the MeerKAT telescope. X-rays are orange, green, blue, and purple. Radio is lilac and gray.

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This panoramic image, combining X-rays from Chandra (orange, green, purple) & radio data (gray) from the MeerKAT telescope, provides an unprecedented view above and below the center of the Milky Way, revealing threads of superheated gas

➡️ chandra.si.edu/photo/2021/g...

🔭 🧪 #cosmology #galactic

Election day in Canada! Go hug a tree and vote!

Magnolias blooming under stormy skies. The beauty in the chaos. #nature #naturephoto #doomscrollpause #flowers #springtime

being an indie bookseller in the helltimes has felt both very stable and very stabilizing, and part of me wishes everyone could be on my side of the counter for a little while, because I think it would help some of you be a little less cynical and doomy right now. so here is my VERY anecdotal data:

Listening to Francis Weller’s words on The Great Simplification Podcast with Nate Hagens broke me open tonight. Lighting a candle for our collective grief. open.spotify.com/episode/55hx...

Polish Red Eagle Independence Bean. Look it up. The revolution will always grow. Start with seeds. #seeds #polish #canadaisfree #antifascist #antiwar

Today’s doomscrolling beauty break for you. Hugs to everyone who is exhausted. #nature #ocean #doomscrollpause #PNW

Contemplating the beautiful giants #oldgrowth #pnw #naturetherapy #naturephotography #sustainablepublishing

Sea Noodles (Sarcodiotheca gaudichaudii) for breakfast. Great source of iron. Keep your blood strong so you can fight the fascists. #seaweed #goodmorning #doomscrollpause #PNW #Nature #photography #ocean

#booktalk #commons #thinklikeacommoner

As predatory markets tighten their grip and the charade of democracy is abandoned, commons will become even more indispensable. I'm thrilled to say that a significantly revised, updated edition of my book ‘Think Like a Commoner’ is now out, today! Details at thinklikeacommoner.com.

Baked a cake to celebrate techno feudalist’s tears. #antifascistcake

Usnea/old many beard from a downed douglas fir #lungmedicine #ethicalforaging #pnw #forest #herbalmedicine

Trail of fruiting bodies and some fern #pnw #naturelover #fungi #naturephotography

The flu has hit our house so I’m in kitchen witch mom mode and grateful for this medicine(Advil and Tylenol on rotation as well, and you better believe I got my flu shot) #natural #nettles #broth #fluseason

Yes, it’s an amazing health ally! I am going to put some in the broth I’m making today.

Turkey tails on trails #PNW #fungifriends #mushrooms #naturephotography

Finding the mossy nooks

everyone seeing how when you takeaway the DEI the planes start falling out of the sky

Looking forward to a conversation with someone in person! #antiques #games #inperson #peersupport #mentalhealth

I love old staircases. #vintage #velvetpainting #photography

Tree spirits on my walk today. This one’s elegant and relaxed. Make sure you take the time to chill and reach out to your buddies to remind you of your own elegance. #cedar #xpey #pnw #ent #tolkien #forest #naturephoto #forestherapy

Tree spirits on my walk today. Sometimes you hit a bump in your growth and have to find your way to another path. Let the curve take you to new heights #naturephoto #ents #tolkien #pnw #naturebasededucation #forestherapy #comingbacktolife

Tree spirits on my walk today. This little gnome knows that there’s power in the hidden network of mycelium beneath the ground. Let’s tap into that and keep our attention solely grounded in solidarity with one another. #ent #treespirit #bioregionalism #solidarityeconomy #attentioneconomy #nature

#moss #naturelover #forestbath #petit

Happy world whale day! Blessed be the Matriarchs of the sea

@erinbeecreative.bsky.social Right? Disgraceful! Lol

Vintage woman on a bike holding a glass of wine up. Black and white photo.

Happy Valentines day you cheeky monkeys #joyisresistance #selfcare #vintagephoto

#doomscrollbreak walking along the icy beach is as treacherous as the news these days. Make sure to take a break from it all.

Doodle watercolor #art #watercolor #beampaints #fungi #nature