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Cathy Drake

@cathydrake.bsky.social

Retired RN,chef. Passionate about hounds, hoops, literature, talking psychology and existentialism. Political junkie on a small blue island of sanity in North Carolina. I can't stand the color orange anymore.

654 Followers  |  409 Following  |  121 Posts  |  Joined: 15.11.2024  |  2.3914

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Over the 3 years I have been following you there has been so much art you have shown us. And what I am most thankful for is discovering Bertha Wegmann. I hadn't even heard of her before you posted Portrait of Jeanna Bauvk. .

31.03.2025 00:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I've not heard of her but I'm now looking forward to reading her.

14.03.2025 03:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Do you think this is AI? The green leaves don't look right to me.

05.02.2025 07:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Such a foolish sycophant Polis is.

11.01.2025 00:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

If you copy a post word for word from another author (in this case Ron Filipkowski) it is only right that you give credit to the real author of the post.

11.01.2025 00:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Very nice photo.

10.01.2025 13:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hello from North Carolina.

10.01.2025 13:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A Lucy Letby copycat.

07.01.2025 02:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Just another reason to feel despair today. I don't know who is worse: the psychopath ICU nurse or the disgusting and cowardly hospital management that put PR over innocent babies.

07.01.2025 01:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

In 20 years when he has a double chin and creases between the rolls of saggy skin he is going to look grotesque.

04.01.2025 03:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I literally just discovered this show today. I watch very few dramas but I just finished watching 23 seasons of Midsomer Murders last night (took me many months) and was feeling sort of lost when my YouTube algorithm came to my rescue with a recommendation for Vera.

04.01.2025 03:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

My favorite fern. I haven't seen one in a very long time. Yours looks pretty healthy.

04.01.2025 03:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Seems simple to me: If I wanted to ensure the max amount of attention I might use the most controversial vehicle in the world and blow it up in front of the glitzy building owned by the most controversial person in the world.

04.01.2025 03:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This is an excellent documentary and is part of the reason I refuse to step inside a Walmart. There is actually one 3/4 mile from me and I've never even considered shopping there. Sam's is in the same category.

01.01.2025 23:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This stretch of Hwy 1 through Big Sur is indescribably beautiful. It's old California. Plus you can see whales from the cliffs and baby sea lions on the beach. Get lunch at rustic Nepenthe, with a $M view and probably someone famous next to you. You don't want to die without seeing Big Sur.

31.12.2024 03:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

That is one of the most fascinating historic photos I have ever seen.

31.12.2024 02:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

OMG. I fear my New Year resolution is in great peril.

30.12.2024 04:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I would give just about anything to be able to get inside the minds of dogs. It would be such a joy to understand the mind of such pure, loving beings.

30.12.2024 04:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Magpies? We don't have them in the US. I hear they are mischievous little things.

30.12.2024 04:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Love this photo. Thanks

30.12.2024 04:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

If you gave Story a very small stuffed animal would she still want you to carry it for her? I'm wondering if the size of her stuffies either makes it difficult to see the steps, or makes her feel she is going to trip? Just a thought.

30.12.2024 04:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Costco truly tries to do good. I have a physics prof friend who got so burned out he quit teaching. His wife insisted he get a job, any job, so he went to Costco. That was two years ago. He loves the job and the company. He's healthier than he's been in decades and his marriage has been rejuvenated.

29.12.2024 00:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The thing about trump is that he is so predictable. It's always a safe guess to assume he will do that thing that shows he has no integrity, moral compass or concern for anything but himself.

28.12.2024 01:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Brilliant photo. No AI or editing.

28.12.2024 00:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Out of there - that other place I mean.

26.12.2024 07:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yes. As soon as the Warriors and just a couple of other people come over to BlueSky I'm outta here.

26.12.2024 07:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Happy birthday.

26.12.2024 01:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I also check their list of people they follow. You'd be surprised how many men ONLY follow women. But the prize goes to the man whose list has clumps of women of the exact same first name. 51 Marys then next about 30 Marias, then many Saras followed by Sarahs. I was 1 of 26 Cathys. Severe OCD??

23.12.2024 19:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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