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Amateur wildlife photographer, mostly birds. Retired software engineer. Politically progressive, I believe in authentic democracy and diversity in all its many dimensions. An old white guy who tries not to act like one. All photos mine (except reposts).
Straight-up #fascism in the #USA today, a daily occurrence. Senseless brutality and intimidation followed by an explanation that is unadulterated gaslighting. #politics #DHS #ICE
There are so many holes in DHS’s story it’s nuts. They say this woman was driving her boyfriend’s car, who they claim is undocumented.
ICE pulls her over, see she’s alone, know they are looking for a man, and still handcuff her while she screams “I am a US citizen,”.
Why is ICE harassing women?
ICE pulls her over, see she’s alone, know they are looking for a man, and still handcuff her while she screams “I am a US citizen,”.
Why is ICE harassing women?
December 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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The world should boycott the 2026 World Cup. Otherwise, we risk another showcase for the Trump regime, ala Munich 1936.
December 6, 2025 at 4:39 PM
The world should boycott the 2026 World Cup. Otherwise, we risk another showcase for the Trump regime, ala Munich 1936.
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Mt. Hood visible behind the shoulder of Shellrock Mountain, as seen from the Surveyor's Ridge Trail in September. The mountain was looking pretty naked at that point, but there's a lot more snow up there now! Looking forward to some snowshoeing adventures this winter. ❄
November 19, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Mt. Hood visible behind the shoulder of Shellrock Mountain, as seen from the Surveyor's Ridge Trail in September. The mountain was looking pretty naked at that point, but there's a lot more snow up there now! Looking forward to some snowshoeing adventures this winter. ❄
Hey #Apple or #Google - How about using that fancy #AI to give me a feature that automatically recognizes fund-raising text messages and automatically replies with a 'Stop' message? (Something I do multiple times daily). That would be a feature I would appreciate. #politics #fundraising.
December 4, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Hey #Apple or #Google - How about using that fancy #AI to give me a feature that automatically recognizes fund-raising text messages and automatically replies with a 'Stop' message? (Something I do multiple times daily). That would be a feature I would appreciate. #politics #fundraising.
Just finished viewing @kenlburns.bsky.social outstanding American Revolution series on @PBS. Very educational and sobering. Many myths shattered. Surprised #Trump / #MAGA hasn’t had a meltdown about all the discussion of First Nations and enslaved people. #AmericanRevolution
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December 1, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Just finished viewing @kenlburns.bsky.social outstanding American Revolution series on @PBS. Very educational and sobering. Many myths shattered. Surprised #Trump / #MAGA hasn’t had a meltdown about all the discussion of First Nations and enslaved people. #AmericanRevolution
"You will be visited by three spirits" #birds #threespirits
November 26, 2025 at 10:28 PM
"You will be visited by three spirits" #birds #threespirits
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US DOJ investigating handling of its own probe into Senator Schiff reut.rs/44i3ODJ
US DOJ investigating handling of its own probe into Senator Schiff
Federal prosecutors in Maryland are scrutinizing the conduct of two allies of U.S. President Donald Trump in their investigation of Democratic Senator Adam Schiff, according to a document reviewed by Reuters and two sources briefed on the matter.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:40 PM
US DOJ investigating handling of its own probe into Senator Schiff reut.rs/44i3ODJ
Trump is pulling out all the stops to please/bribe/manipulate Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed 'bone saw' bin Salman in advance of his visit to DC.
President Donald Trump said Monday he will sell F-35 advanced fighter jets to Saudi Arabia on the eve of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Washington visit, as he praised the kingdom for its long partnership with the United States.
Trump says he will sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia on eve of crown prince's Washington visit
President Donald Trump says he will sell F-35 advanced fighter jets to Saudi Arabia on the eve of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Washington visit, as he praises the kingdom for its long partnership with the United States.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Trump is pulling out all the stops to please/bribe/manipulate Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed 'bone saw' bin Salman in advance of his visit to DC.
A million thanks to @thegardenjungle.bsky.social for putting me on the right track for relatively quick & easy object removal using Photoshop. Here are my after-and-before images side-by-side for comparison. Northern flickers (male at top), Sterling, Virginia, USA 14-Nov-2025. #birds #photography
November 16, 2025 at 8:42 PM
A million thanks to @thegardenjungle.bsky.social for putting me on the right track for relatively quick & easy object removal using Photoshop. Here are my after-and-before images side-by-side for comparison. Northern flickers (male at top), Sterling, Virginia, USA 14-Nov-2025. #birds #photography
I get excited when I can get decent pics of some relatively hard-to-find bird, but these darned gorgeous northern cardinals keep flying in front of me at near eye-level in good light. Algonkian Regional Park, Sterling, Virginia, USA 14-Nov-2025 #birds
November 16, 2025 at 2:03 PM
I get excited when I can get decent pics of some relatively hard-to-find bird, but these darned gorgeous northern cardinals keep flying in front of me at near eye-level in good light. Algonkian Regional Park, Sterling, Virginia, USA 14-Nov-2025 #birds
I use #Lightroom Classic for #post-processing, often #Topaz to denoise or sharpen. Have #Photoshop but its complexity is intimidating. Is there any easy way I can remove the foreground branches from this photo without a huge learning curve? TIA. #birds #photography #NikonZ8
November 15, 2025 at 10:18 PM
I use #Lightroom Classic for #post-processing, often #Topaz to denoise or sharpen. Have #Photoshop but its complexity is intimidating. Is there any easy way I can remove the foreground branches from this photo without a huge learning curve? TIA. #birds #photography #NikonZ8
It appears that #Trump is planning to enshitify as many Washington, DC landmarks as he can get his greasy paws on. #politics
Preservationists concerned by President Trump’s public musings about painting the 137-year-old Eisenhower Executive Office Building completely white sued him to halt the work.
Preservationists sue Trump over plans to paint Eisenhower building
The complaint alleges Trump’s plan would ‘permanently alter one of the most architecturally significant and historic structures in the Nation’s Capital’
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November 15, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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November 15, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Why am I on #Bluesky at 0700 on a Saturday? Because our beloved dog Eliza's internal #dog clock went off as usual at 0600 and I had to take her out. This despite World's Best Wife getting up and taking her out at 0300!!! I'm glad at least WBW is now sleeping in a tiny bit. She deserves it! #pets
November 15, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Knee surgery recovery proceeding, so I was able to do about 2/3s of the Woodlands Trail at Algonkian Regional Park in Sterling, VA, USA. I seldom see Northern Flickers and was very happy to see a pair. Tricky sun angle, heavy post-processing was required. #birds #woodpecker #NikonZ8 14-NOV-2025
November 15, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Knee surgery recovery proceeding, so I was able to do about 2/3s of the Woodlands Trail at Algonkian Regional Park in Sterling, VA, USA. I seldom see Northern Flickers and was very happy to see a pair. Tricky sun angle, heavy post-processing was required. #birds #woodpecker #NikonZ8 14-NOV-2025
Time for a #FridayPhotoFail post. This bird (of whatever kind iy may be) was getting ready to "hightail" it out of there. #birds #photography 14-Nov-2025 Algonkian Regional Park, Sterling, Virginia, USA.
November 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Time for a #FridayPhotoFail post. This bird (of whatever kind iy may be) was getting ready to "hightail" it out of there. #birds #photography 14-Nov-2025 Algonkian Regional Park, Sterling, Virginia, USA.
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So. Was standing at my kitchen sink washing my hands when this bald beauty landed in my yard right in front of me at eye level! 👀
Life in the PNW!
Brain was all "Do not move fast to get camera, do NOT MOVE FAST..." Also "Do not rinse soap off hands, just wipe on towel slowly" #birds #becurious
Life in the PNW!
Brain was all "Do not move fast to get camera, do NOT MOVE FAST..." Also "Do not rinse soap off hands, just wipe on towel slowly" #birds #becurious
November 13, 2025 at 5:48 PM
So. Was standing at my kitchen sink washing my hands when this bald beauty landed in my yard right in front of me at eye level! 👀
Life in the PNW!
Brain was all "Do not move fast to get camera, do NOT MOVE FAST..." Also "Do not rinse soap off hands, just wipe on towel slowly" #birds #becurious
Life in the PNW!
Brain was all "Do not move fast to get camera, do NOT MOVE FAST..." Also "Do not rinse soap off hands, just wipe on towel slowly" #birds #becurious
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Column: Ken Burns documentary explores the blood, courage and hope of ‘The American Revolution’
Column: Ken Burns documentary explores the blood, courage and hope of ‘The American Revolution’
Ken Burns is back with “The American Revolution,” a six-part, roughly 12-hour documentary.
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November 12, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Column: Ken Burns documentary explores the blood, courage and hope of ‘The American Revolution’
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November 7, 2025 at 9:34 PM
#Trump Admin is responding to the #BlueWave drubbing Tuesday by doing exactly what failed miserably for the Biden Admin. 1) "Talk-up" the economy more, tell people everything is really great, your economic woes are all in your head. 2) Cast about for corporate villains to blame. #politics
Trump asked the Justice Department to start an investigation into the meatpacking industry, accusing them of “driving up the price of Beef through Illicit Collusion, Price Fixing, and Price Manipulation"
Trump Asks Justice Department to Probe Meatpackers Over Prices
President Donald Trump asked the Justice Department to start an investigation into the meatpacking industry, accusing them of “driving up the price of Beef through Illicit Collusion, Price Fixing, and Price Manipulation.”
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November 7, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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it's time for journos to start asking Johnson meta questions
"Speaker, on 5 occasions last week you said 'I haven't seen it' when asked about news events w/big implications for public policy. Do you ever read the news, and do you agree it's problematic for the Speaker to be so woefully uninformed?"
"Speaker, on 5 occasions last week you said 'I haven't seen it' when asked about news events w/big implications for public policy. Do you ever read the news, and do you agree it's problematic for the Speaker to be so woefully uninformed?"
November 3, 2025 at 3:36 PM
it's time for journos to start asking Johnson meta questions
"Speaker, on 5 occasions last week you said 'I haven't seen it' when asked about news events w/big implications for public policy. Do you ever read the news, and do you agree it's problematic for the Speaker to be so woefully uninformed?"
"Speaker, on 5 occasions last week you said 'I haven't seen it' when asked about news events w/big implications for public policy. Do you ever read the news, and do you agree it's problematic for the Speaker to be so woefully uninformed?"
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At some point we might have to consider the fact that he might be mentally unstable.
November 2, 2025 at 1:20 AM
At some point we might have to consider the fact that he might be mentally unstable.