Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue

Biography: Rosa Parks Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat and set in motion one of the largest social movements in history, the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Find out more about her at womenshistory.org.

Happy birthday to Miss Rosa Parks.
"...the only tired I was, was tired of giving in.” 👊🏾
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Amen!

YouTube video by bridgetoofar2 "Gleanntáin Ghlas Ghaoth Dobhair" sung by Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh

This is great. It was on BBC Alba the other night. If you didn't see it, here's another chance. I hope you like it. #Donegal
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"My Secret Place"

A place i used to go near our home-the river is pristine and in the morning the suns rays filter through the trees, creating angels, and monsters, and fairies, and quite often the faces of people i have loved and are no longer here...but they are there.

#SecretSpaces

Explore Hundreds of Exquisite #Botanical #Collages Created by an 18th-Century Septuagenarian #Artist from dyed & hand cut paper #MaryDelany #Plants #art

Link for an interactive archive of Mary's amazing work, more photos & information: www.thisiscolossal.com/2023/02/mary...

#StreetArt in #France #Bergerac by #RNST 2023

Please read RAVE's bio. Her sanctuary is closing down and she needs a home ASAP!! please help her. Repost

Adoption application
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Bio
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www.petfinder.com/dog/rave-8a0...

MELIA is no longer in the shelter. She was rescued by @pawspathtofurever.bsky.social . now training at K9 Rehab in Watertown, Connecticut. With appointment you can do a meet & greet. And bring your dog to see if it's a good fit with Melia.
Adoption application
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❤️ MELIA is looking for a home after her training. A home with no small kids. Teenagers are fine. If you have a dog, you can do a meet & greet with Melia. She's at K9 Rehab in Watertown, Connecticut.
Contact @pawspathtofurever.bsky.social if you have any questions. Thank you ❤️

YouTube video by Simply Red Simply Red - Holding Back The Years (Official 4K Remaster)

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Drawn to #Symbols, Michael McGrath Conjures Uncanny Narratives #art #symbolicart

Link for more #photos of his art and information here: www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/01/mich...

Kitsune sumi-e inspired artwork.

I’ve been absent from here for a while. the good thing about that is I have lots of new art to share.
Heres my latest. Acrylic on 11x14 canvas.

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HANNAH is a 5 month old puppy. 23 lbs. Can live with dogs. She's sweet, friendly, potty trained, walks well on leash. Right now she's in New Jersey. And she can travel! She needs a home by Friday. Foster or adopt her. Please!!!!!

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#StreetArt by #13bis , Treize Bis ,
2023 in #Paris 11th

GOP STUNNED: Democrat Flips Reliably Republican Texas State Senate Seat Democrat Taylor Rehmet won a special election for the Texas state Senate on Saturday, flipping a reliably Republican district that President Donald Trump won by 17 points in 2024.

And quietly the tide begins to turn.... Keep the faith because surely a reckoning is coming.

GOP STUNNED: Democrat Flips Reliably Republican Texas State Senate Seat
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Good morning Blue Sky

Black and white photo of Justine Johnstone posing in a long-sleeved dress and a hat with a feather sticking out of it.

Silent film actress Justine Johnstone - BOTD in 1895

After retiring from acting, Johnstone became a pioneering scientist and pathologist, helping to develop the cure for syphilis

Print with garden, washing line and chickens next to a small stobe house and bare winter trees

‘Greenhouse, Garden and Washing Line’ by artist Pamela Grace #WomensArt #Sunday

An oil painting of King's Parade, Cambridge with awnings over the shops on the left and King's forecourt on the right (sold)

King's Parade, Cambridge, oil on canvas board from 10 years ago (sold)
#Cambridge #oilpainting #KingsCollege

Democrat leads in special election for red Texas Senate seat Democrat Taylor Rehmet had an unexpectedly strong performance in the November special election to win the solidly red seat. He faces Republican Leigh Wambsganss in the runoff.

Democrat Taylor Rehmet takes early lead in special election for red Texas Senate seat.

✨St.Brigid mural, Kildare Town ✨🇮🇪🍀☀️

Portland, Maine

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Print featuring a plant with dark green speared leaves and blue and yellow flowers against a white background

'Running Iris' linocut by Australian printmaker Rachel Newling #WomensArt

No work, no school, no shopping: Jan. 30 nationwide general strike to protest ICE gains celebrity endorsements Minnesotans stayed home from work and took to the streets to protest ICE on Jan. 23. Now, activists want to take it nationwide.

Even though I live in Canada I support this 100% and will not be shopping or spending money tomorrow. But I think it's time to expand it to a week- long strike.

Source: Business Insider
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Lower Antelope Canyon, Page, Arizona June 2015. Shot on an Iphone 5s #slotcanyon #arizona #antelopecanyon #nature #photography

#StreetArt by #Adnate
#Melbourne

Since I'm pretty sure this administration doesn't realize this document exists, it would be worth downloading the 2020 Intelligence Community Assessment on foreign threats to the U.S. elections before it disappears, which includes the following finding:
www.dni.gov/index.php/ne...

The federal presence in Minnesota has been especially tough on our local businesses.

Choosing to shop local, grab takeout, or visit a neighborhood store is one way we can stand with our neighbors and continue to show the nation what it means to respond with care and decency.