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Central Park Jacquelyn Kennedy Onassis Reservoir

Striking photo of the whole park and blokes around it from directly above

Still one of the most amazing photos I've ever seen - aerial view of Central Park in Manhattan, #NewYorkCity.

YouTube video by Scott MacFarlane CBS DAY AHEAD: Big deadline in James Comey case. One day after judge blasted prosecutors about case

THE DAY AHEAD: Big deadline in James Comey case.

…One day after judge blasted prosecutors about case, saying there appears to be an “indict first; investigate second” mentality

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A view from above Central Park—clear sky with pink light along the horizon and treetops with an array of greens, orange, yellow, and scarlet autumn leaves.

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Oh that’s it. Going to rake leaves to relieve the angst.

Mini Snickers, Milk Duds, peppermint patties

A passage about time before the internet from Brigitte Giraud’s breathtaking book Live Fast.

Two large stones mark the entrance to a small forest of cedars with straight trunks.

Inviting stand of Northern White Cedars — walk on, walk on in.

Lacrimosa dies illa,
qua resurget ex favilla
judicanus homo reus.

Full of tears will be that day
When from the ashes shall arise
The guilty man to be judged

- from Matthew Coleridge Requiem

A field with a path that leads to some trees and beyond them marshland.

Sometimes you just need to return to a familiar place.

A watercolor painting of two branches with symmetrical leaves and small purple berries.

Branches with purple berries in my neighbor’s garden.

And the sound brought me to the back porch to watch the soaring traffic.

Drawing of a bird perched on a branch. The bird has a black head, white cheek, & brown body. It has a green caterpillar in its beak. Text says, "A pair of chickadees requires 6,000 to 9,000 caterpillars to raise one brood of young. To help birds, create a safe space for caterpillars. Grow native trees and shrubs. Avoid pesticides and leaf blowers, which destroy caterpillar habitat.

One of the key factors in a bird-friendly landscape is supporting caterpillars. Doug Tallamy's years-long research has shown that chickadees need a lot of caterpillars to raise their young. Most caterpillars need native trees to eat-mostly oaks. greengardeningmatters.blogspot.com/2025/07/the-...

Excited to do an in-person talk on "Find More Birds" at the #Queens County Bird Club meeting this Wednesday night 10/15! In #NYC? Hope to see you there! At Alley Pond Environmental Center, 7:30 – 9:30 pm ET, more info: qcbirdclub.org #birds

Teaching myself to draw. Sketching hands. My middle daughter walked by the table and without stopping said quietly “gorilla hand.”

Historic illustrations of algae

Historic illustrations of algae

Historic illustrations of algae

Historic illustrations of algae

It's #WorldAlgaeDay! Japanese algologist Kintaro Okamura (1867-1935) provided taxonomies & descriptions in English & Japanese for his monumental work "Nihon sorui zufu" / "Icones of Japanese Algae" (1907-1942). Find it in #BHLib via
#MBLWHOILibrary
www.biodiversitylibrary.org/bibliography... 🧪

The government’s own data rebuts Trump’s claims about wind and solar prices The Trump administration has targeted renewable energy for driving up electricity prices, but POLITICO’s analysis shows states that are growing their wind and solar power typically have lower power co...

The data is clear: Families in states with more wind and solar energy pay less for their electricity.

Ok. Velvety moss. Welcoming. In the quiet beneath a forest canopy.

Gloucester, Leicester

Listen, show up when they are doing something important to them, and with no expectations that they’ll take an interest, introduce them to some of the things you like doing.

The companies also need to address the noise these operations generate which is harming public health and local ecosystems.

Tiny frog hiding in long grass

Keeping a small area of grass unmown throughout autumn & winter can benefit wildlife. Long grass offers protection to all sorts of creatures, from beetles & bumblebees to frogs & toads.
More ways to create a wild autumn garden:
littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/wild-…
#rewilding #biodiversity

Sometimes rain that’s needed falls.
— the weepies

We have to insist that not be true.

Easy to freeze clean and whole or sliced in a resealable silicone bag. Or pickle—spicy and slightly sweet — so good.

YouTube video by Hugh Malkin We built a bike lane!

Neighbors built a protected bike lane between two Atlanta schools for just $10,000. Awesome! youtu.be/vMZ98Dre_Us?... via @YouTube

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