LaffingKat

I love coot feet!

A white-winged coot standing in shallow water, looking off to the side. It has an all black body and head, with a white bill and a large yellow crest on its face. In the water underneath it it’s large paddle shaped feet are visible

A white-winged coot swimming in water, facing towards the camera.

A White-winged Coot. Super similar to it’s American Coot cousin, it mostly differs in its bill and the shield on its face. It still has those big goofy feet!
#birds #Argentina

Thank you!🙏

Thank you!🙏

Golden brown ticked tabby cat Ella sleeps on her favorite soft, gray blanket on my lap. She's surrounded by blue light from the TV.

Happy #WhiskersWednesday! Ella and I have, for various reasons, not been feeling well and have both started new medications, so we've been spending a lot of time either sleeping or relaxing on the couch. #ChronicIllness #Cats #CatSky #CatsOfBlueSky #Photography #EastCoastKin

#RandomTelevisionGIF
Planet Earth

#RandomTelevisionGIF
Planet Earth

Textile artwork featuring an image of a landscape with fields of purple flowers under a blue sky with fluffy white clouds

Monika Kinner-Whalen, contemporary Canadian textile artist known for her thread paintings #WomensArt

Wishing you a vibrant and joyous Holi!

We studied primary care in six rich countries – it’s under unprecedented strain everywhere Analysis: Strengthening primary care is not just another reform. It is the only path to a sustainable health system. Countries that fail to recognise this are already seeing the consequences.

#nzpol needs to note - Countries that have strong primary care systems spend less overall on health, have better health outcomes, and enjoy greater equity. Those that neglect primary care pay for it through hospital pressures, workforce burnout and widening inequities.

www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/5...

Thank you for posting about this. I grew up in Oregon and love its forests. This proposal is heart-breaking. Also, as someone who helped prepare EISs for much of my career, I am disgusted by the shortcuts BLM is taking with this project.😡 I submitted my comment.

70 year old pops, 45 meters high in an old-growth Douglas Fir, resting in a"tree boat"

My son rappelling down this massive Douglas Fir

Son and Daughter climbing up the trunk of an old-growth Douglas Fir

The view down from an old growth Douglas Fir, only about a 1/3 of the way up to the BOTTOM of the tree canopy

These photos are from a climb in one of the threatened old growth forests, in a 200 ft high Douglas Fir. These are from 20 years ago, when 3 generations (two of my kids, me and my 70 year old dad) spent a day up in the canopy of this beautiful giant of the forest.

Good morning , and thank you to @dianadwilder.bsky.social for your #FoxOfTheDay !

Two photos of different gremlin sculptures made from paper mache, fibres, wood, and glass eyes. Both of them have webbed, duck-like feet and huge gremlin ears, and they are carrying fishing rods. One of them has caught a crescent moon on his fishing trip, while the other one is carrying a bucket in his other hand. They are photographed against off-white mulberry paper in warm lighting, and stand in the midst of dried plants, branches, and lit candles.

A bright pink elephant with turquoise blue butterfly wings for ears, and metal antennae. She is standing on a white windowsill next to a candle and some dried flowers.

A sculpture depicting a penguin living inside a bright rainbow-coloured seashell. It is made from paper mache and painted with acrylics, and has a slightly rugged surface texture.

Three miniature gremlin figurines made from paper mache and spun cotton, which is used for bright blankets they are wrapped in. One of them is orange, one purple, and one green-ish teal. They are standing on mulberry paper next to some dried oats.

Hi #PortfolioDay! :)

I'm a sculptor and dollmaker in rural Scotland who works with paper mache most of the time. I make gremlins and all sorts of odd little critters!

#traditionalart #sculpture

It was Ellison’s first book and it gave readers a thoughtful and profoundly personal account of racism’s omnipresence. The New York Times described Invisible Man as, “a chronicle of a young Black man's awakening to racial discrimination and his battle against the refusal of Americans to see him apart from his ethnic background, which in turn leads to humiliation and disillusionment.” The Times also said, “Invisible Man has been viewed as one of the most important works of fiction in the 20th century. It has been read by millions, influenced dozens of younger writers and established Mr. Ellison as one of the major American writers of the 20th Century.” Invisible Man also made Ellison the first person of color to win the National Book Award. It led to his teaching positions at Bard College, Rutgers, and Yale University.

The writer Ralph Ellison poses for a portrait in Harlem, New York, 1966 Photo credit: David Attie Image source: Ralph Ellison Foundation

It is the birthday of the novelist who wrote, “When I discover who I am, I’ll be free.”
-American writer Ralph Ellison, born on this day in 1914
He is best known for his landmark novel "Invisible Man," published in 1952.

#WriterSky #BookSky #AntiRacist #History #BOTD

A pink hibiscus shrub receiving sunlight.

I extend my hands to you
Take them and feel
The warmth
I offer you

Living is this
Unwavering
Belief that
Light and Love
Will

In time

Prevail.

#ImageAndVerse

Snow drifting down
From heavens above
Not much predicted
However. . .
Mother is the boss
We'll see
What She is offering
This time around
Graced my area
With 12~18 recently

The image is a photo montage of the women portrayed in the book, "Roots and Wings: Inspiring Stories of Indian Women in Engineering.

Women's History Month is a great opportunity for me to plug my book - the first ever book on Indian engineering women - "Roots and Wings."

Consider gifting it this month to a young woman/girl in your life.

Comments have links for purchasing.

#womenshistorymonth2026

clouds

"Every day we should hear at least one little song, read one good poem, see one exquisite picture, and, if possible, speak a few sensible words."
-Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Photo of a doorway created with twigs in a lush green forest

“Passage”, 2007 by German installation artist Cornelia Konrads #womensart #Spring

He wrote and illustrated more than 60 books, including some of the most popular kids’ books of all time. Shortly before his death, his work had been translated into 20 languages with global sales of his books topping 600 million copies.

An undated color photo of writer and illustrator Theodore Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss. Photo credit: Gene Lester / Getty Image source: The New Yorker Magazine

“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, Nothing is going to get better. It's not.”
-Theodor Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss, was born on this day in 1904.

#WriterSky #BookSky #KidsLit #History #BOTD

Idaho considers an 'apocalyptic' choice for disabled people and families Difficult budget decisions in a number of states are threatening vital programs for disabled people at home and caregivers in the workforce.

States have started proposing steep reductions in disability services to cope with Medicaid cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Idaho is the first to suggest scrapping home care altogether — An action with a high human cost. My latest @19thnews.org.

A side profile of the most beautiful fox that I know. He sat still looking into the distance but one eye firmly on me as I captured this image.

Today is #WorldWildlifeDay. Remember, foxes are beautiful and should never be used as bait for the elite as sport. #ProtectTheFox

#UKWildlife #WorldWildlifeDay2026 #FoxofTheDay #Fox #WildlifePhotography #Nature

#WindowsOnWednesday #Istanbul #photography #WednesdayWindows #foto #CityScape #StreetPhotography #urbanphotography #urbangaze #eastcoastkin #blueskyphotography #Türkiye

five different level roofs under a stormy sky

“There are no rules of architecture for a castle in the clouds.”
— G.K. Chesterton

catch you on the flip side💃

I'm so happy to hear that your husband is recovering and the two of you had a good day!

3/3 Tue.
#キズが見た季節　　　　 ⛩️ 護國神社

A doll that
　 prays for the healthy growth
　　　　　and happiness of girls 🎎♪

2/18 Wed.
#キズが見た切子　　　　　　　仙巌園

　　　　　 Traditional glass craft
　　　　　　　　　 " Satsuma Kiriko "

No necesito calendario
no necesito estudiosos,
sé cuando la primavera
llega.

Mi mente
mi cuerpo
mis vibraciones,
me lo dicen.

Mi corazón se abre
como la flor para la abeja,
mis brazos se alzan
como ramas para los nidos,
mi alma te espera
como un cachorro a su madre.

#SerenaPrimavera

Bodice detail of an 1880s cream satin stage costume embellished with pearls and diamanté. It has a vaguely Tudor aesthetic in additional trimmings and style

Full length view of the 1880s cream satin stage costume showing a silhouette rotted in its decade but with various decorations that lend itself to a possible Tudor setting

A black and white photograph of the opera singer Adelina Patti seated in a chair wearing a tailored silk day dress and bonnet

A dress for a diva with a gorgeously pearl encrusted costume made in the #1880s for the Spanish Italian opera singer Adelina Patti. It was created by Parisian firm Morin Blossier, a team of sisters designing costume and couture for many famous clients #V_and_A #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡