Earthling
@earthling5.bsky.social
Writer, Poet, Designer • Fan of #PlanetEarth, #gardens, #democracy, #science, the #arts, & the #OxfordComma. Honored to have #books published by Beacon Press and Graywolf Press. Photos are mine/© ~ unless reposts or credited. • Happy to be here!
Tidings of happiness & hope to you at the #WinterSolstice! In this season, we have an invitation from Nature to pause, to trust that creativity and insights often arrive in quiet, even dark times, and that the light will return! (image via iStock)
#GladTidings #hope #photography #nature #trees #sun
#GladTidings #hope #photography #nature #trees #sun
December 21, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Tidings of happiness & hope to you at the #WinterSolstice! In this season, we have an invitation from Nature to pause, to trust that creativity and insights often arrive in quiet, even dark times, and that the light will return! (image via iStock)
#GladTidings #hope #photography #nature #trees #sun
#GladTidings #hope #photography #nature #trees #sun
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December 21, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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A White-breasted Nuthatch striking the classic nuthatch pose. These birds have an extra strong hind toe that allows them to scoot downwards face-first.
December 14, 2025 at 9:30 PM
A White-breasted Nuthatch striking the classic nuthatch pose. These birds have an extra strong hind toe that allows them to scoot downwards face-first.
My fella is brewing syrup for his homemade ginger ale today! This is how it starts: a pot of chopped fresh ginger root, along with lemon, lime & satsuma orange zests + vanilla. Delicious w/ sparkling water, or in a rum #punch. #Recipe in comments.
#Cooksky #GingerAle #Drinks #Mixer #Refreshment
#Cooksky #GingerAle #Drinks #Mixer #Refreshment
December 20, 2025 at 9:42 PM
My fella is brewing syrup for his homemade ginger ale today! This is how it starts: a pot of chopped fresh ginger root, along with lemon, lime & satsuma orange zests + vanilla. Delicious w/ sparkling water, or in a rum #punch. #Recipe in comments.
#Cooksky #GingerAle #Drinks #Mixer #Refreshment
#Cooksky #GingerAle #Drinks #Mixer #Refreshment
Making the house ready!
#WinterHolidays #GoodWillToAll #GlaedeligJul #Hygge #HyggeligJul #MerryTidings #HappyHanukkah #MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays #TidingsOfComfortAndJoy
#LoveThyNeighbor #ReturnOfTheLight
#WinterHolidays #GoodWillToAll #GlaedeligJul #Hygge #HyggeligJul #MerryTidings #HappyHanukkah #MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays #TidingsOfComfortAndJoy
#LoveThyNeighbor #ReturnOfTheLight
December 19, 2025 at 7:14 PM
In the #Garden Today ~ A Cooper's #Hawk like this one visited us today, close by the birdfeeder—where the cardinals, finches & nuthatches were all suddenly scarce. This is a tall, sleek bird, with very good posture! Photo via @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/cooper...
#Birds
#Birds
December 17, 2025 at 6:44 PM
In the #Garden Today ~ A Cooper's #Hawk like this one visited us today, close by the birdfeeder—where the cardinals, finches & nuthatches were all suddenly scarce. This is a tall, sleek bird, with very good posture! Photo via @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/cooper...
#Birds
#Birds
#Ideas for a #GoodFuture from the Stone Ctr on Inequality & Shaping the Future of Work at MIT. Here are key takeaways + a #video on shaping a fair, thriving culture that provides more #economicsecurity + #freedoms, #people-centric policies, & #pro-worker #AI.
shapingwork.mit.edu/news/stone-c...
shapingwork.mit.edu/news/stone-c...
Stone Center on Inequality and Shaping the Future of Work Launches at MIT - Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Stone Center co-directors and Stone Foundation leadership at the launch of the new center. Credit: Bryce Vickmark The James M. and Cathleen D. Stone…
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December 17, 2025 at 5:29 PM
#Ideas for a #GoodFuture from the Stone Ctr on Inequality & Shaping the Future of Work at MIT. Here are key takeaways + a #video on shaping a fair, thriving culture that provides more #economicsecurity + #freedoms, #people-centric policies, & #pro-worker #AI.
shapingwork.mit.edu/news/stone-c...
shapingwork.mit.edu/news/stone-c...
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(1/) The first panel at the Stone Center launch event last month explored the causes and consequences of wealth inequality. Key takeaways below 🧵👇
December 11, 2025 at 6:14 PM
(1/) The first panel at the Stone Center launch event last month explored the causes and consequences of wealth inequality. Key takeaways below 🧵👇
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A new op-ed from Richard Locke, Dean of MIT Sloan, highlights research from our co-directors @dacemoglumit.bsky.social, @simonhrjohnson.bsky.social , and @davidautor.bsky.social and our affiliate @sendhil.bsky.social on choosing a pro-human path for AI.
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Choose the human path for AI | MIT Sloan
To realize the greatest gains from artificial intelligence, we must make the future of work more human, not less.
mitsloan.mit.edu
December 16, 2025 at 3:05 PM
A new op-ed from Richard Locke, Dean of MIT Sloan, highlights research from our co-directors @dacemoglumit.bsky.social, @simonhrjohnson.bsky.social , and @davidautor.bsky.social and our affiliate @sendhil.bsky.social on choosing a pro-human path for AI.
mitsloan.mit.edu/ideas-made-t...
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For the holidays: a genius short animation ~ with a huge heart! Vive la France! ⭐ 🇫🇷 ⭐
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLER...
#animation #holidays #heartwarming #VivelaFrance #art #foodsky #cooking #creatures
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLER...
#animation #holidays #heartwarming #VivelaFrance #art #foodsky #cooking #creatures
Intermarché - Unloved
YouTube video by Romance Agency
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December 15, 2025 at 2:40 PM
For the holidays: a genius short animation ~ with a huge heart! Vive la France! ⭐ 🇫🇷 ⭐
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLER...
#animation #holidays #heartwarming #VivelaFrance #art #foodsky #cooking #creatures
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLER...
#animation #holidays #heartwarming #VivelaFrance #art #foodsky #cooking #creatures
#Video of the Inaugural Event at the Library of Congress to celebrate the new U.S. Poet laureate ~ Arthur Sze!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Yaj...
#Poets #Poetry #PoetLaureate #LibraryofCongress #Bravo
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Yaj...
#Poets #Poetry #PoetLaureate #LibraryofCongress #Bravo
U.S. Poet Laureate Inaugural Event Celebrating Arthur Sze
YouTube video by Library of Congress
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December 14, 2025 at 7:27 PM
#Video of the Inaugural Event at the Library of Congress to celebrate the new U.S. Poet laureate ~ Arthur Sze!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Yaj...
#Poets #Poetry #PoetLaureate #LibraryofCongress #Bravo
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Yaj...
#Poets #Poetry #PoetLaureate #LibraryofCongress #Bravo
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Last night, U.S. Poet Laureate ARTHUR SZE delivered his remarkable inaugural reading. His poems called us to dissolve the boundaries we imagine or impose between ourselves and our world. Line by line, ARTHUR's distinctive generosity as poet, translator, and now Poet Laureate unfolded.
December 12, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Last night, U.S. Poet Laureate ARTHUR SZE delivered his remarkable inaugural reading. His poems called us to dissolve the boundaries we imagine or impose between ourselves and our world. Line by line, ARTHUR's distinctive generosity as poet, translator, and now Poet Laureate unfolded.
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More waves! Powerful, but peaceful :)
I had this one printed out on textured art paper which really brought out the texture of the spray.
#Iceland Oct 2021
I had this one printed out on textured art paper which really brought out the texture of the spray.
#Iceland Oct 2021
January 25, 2025 at 10:20 AM
More waves! Powerful, but peaceful :)
I had this one printed out on textured art paper which really brought out the texture of the spray.
#Iceland Oct 2021
I had this one printed out on textured art paper which really brought out the texture of the spray.
#Iceland Oct 2021
A Handy #Kinship #Chart ~ Hope this might be useful for your holidays! Several years ago, for a brief time, I had this chart mastered. Am now aiming to restore working knowledge before #celebrating winter #holidays with beloved #relatives, who represent five #generations! #Cheers #Infographic
December 7, 2025 at 9:33 PM
A Handy #Kinship #Chart ~ Hope this might be useful for your holidays! Several years ago, for a brief time, I had this chart mastered. Am now aiming to restore working knowledge before #celebrating winter #holidays with beloved #relatives, who represent five #generations! #Cheers #Infographic
A favorite photograph by Peaklass — @peaklass.bsky.social
— a writer/photographer who creates stunning images of the Peak District in #England along with commentary. Photo©2024Peaklass
Site: peaklass.com + blog: peaklass.com/blog/
#Photography #NaturePhotography #BeautifulPlanet #Writers
— a writer/photographer who creates stunning images of the Peak District in #England along with commentary. Photo©2024Peaklass
Site: peaklass.com + blog: peaklass.com/blog/
#Photography #NaturePhotography #BeautifulPlanet #Writers
December 5, 2025 at 9:35 PM
A favorite photograph by Peaklass — @peaklass.bsky.social
— a writer/photographer who creates stunning images of the Peak District in #England along with commentary. Photo©2024Peaklass
Site: peaklass.com + blog: peaklass.com/blog/
#Photography #NaturePhotography #BeautifulPlanet #Writers
— a writer/photographer who creates stunning images of the Peak District in #England along with commentary. Photo©2024Peaklass
Site: peaklass.com + blog: peaklass.com/blog/
#Photography #NaturePhotography #BeautifulPlanet #Writers
For #Bluesky! The Blue of the Sky | via John Hamilton:
"A cyanometer is an instrument for measuring the intensity of #blue in the #sky. Its #invention in 1789 is attributed to the mountain climber and physicist Horace-Bénédict de Saussure and Alexander von Humboldt. (image by unknown)
#Science 1/2
"A cyanometer is an instrument for measuring the intensity of #blue in the #sky. Its #invention in 1789 is attributed to the mountain climber and physicist Horace-Bénédict de Saussure and Alexander von Humboldt. (image by unknown)
#Science 1/2
December 3, 2025 at 3:16 PM
For #Bluesky! The Blue of the Sky | via John Hamilton:
"A cyanometer is an instrument for measuring the intensity of #blue in the #sky. Its #invention in 1789 is attributed to the mountain climber and physicist Horace-Bénédict de Saussure and Alexander von Humboldt. (image by unknown)
#Science 1/2
"A cyanometer is an instrument for measuring the intensity of #blue in the #sky. Its #invention in 1789 is attributed to the mountain climber and physicist Horace-Bénédict de Saussure and Alexander von Humboldt. (image by unknown)
#Science 1/2
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Prime Minister review – portrait of Jacinda Ardern shows a fully human being in charge for once
Prime Minister review – portrait of Jacinda Ardern shows a fully human being in charge for once
Documentary about New Zealand’s former leader records a shrewd but likable premier who did without the usual politician’s defences
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December 2, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Prime Minister review – portrait of Jacinda Ardern shows a fully human being in charge for once
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Today, let's celebrate a drawn and illuminated crane that functions as a pointing gesture to a new paragraph (in a fourteenth century manuscript). It looks like he is walking into the text, right? #bookhistory
December 1, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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December 2, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Great #Libraries of the World: Great Hall of the Jefferson Building, U.S. Library of Congress. The statue holds a torch, an emblem for learning and the quest for knowledge. (istock image). "I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library." — Jorge Luis Borges
#LibraryLove #Librarians
#LibraryLove #Librarians
December 2, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Great #Libraries of the World: Great Hall of the Jefferson Building, U.S. Library of Congress. The statue holds a torch, an emblem for learning and the quest for knowledge. (istock image). "I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library." — Jorge Luis Borges
#LibraryLove #Librarians
#LibraryLove #Librarians
In the Garden, Nov 2025
Late fall leaves encased in ice on a fieldstone wall.
We like to keep most of our #leaves in #winter as insulation for garden beds and shelter for #ladybugs, bumblebees, wood frogs, Luna moths, and the like.
#Gardens #Fall #NaturePhotography #Photography #FallColor
Late fall leaves encased in ice on a fieldstone wall.
We like to keep most of our #leaves in #winter as insulation for garden beds and shelter for #ladybugs, bumblebees, wood frogs, Luna moths, and the like.
#Gardens #Fall #NaturePhotography #Photography #FallColor
November 30, 2025 at 7:45 PM
In the Garden, Nov 2025
Late fall leaves encased in ice on a fieldstone wall.
We like to keep most of our #leaves in #winter as insulation for garden beds and shelter for #ladybugs, bumblebees, wood frogs, Luna moths, and the like.
#Gardens #Fall #NaturePhotography #Photography #FallColor
Late fall leaves encased in ice on a fieldstone wall.
We like to keep most of our #leaves in #winter as insulation for garden beds and shelter for #ladybugs, bumblebees, wood frogs, Luna moths, and the like.
#Gardens #Fall #NaturePhotography #Photography #FallColor
Wondrous commentary: @joriegraham.bsky.social on a visionary poem that "confirmed the ascent of a rare new voice: a voice modulating between melancholy and wit.... a mesmerizing voice that became indispensable to American verse." #Poetry #Poem #Poets #ElizabethBishop #Writing
bit.ly/jg-on-bishop
bit.ly/jg-on-bishop
Jorie Graham on Elizabeth Bishop’s “At the Fishhouses”
The poem confirmed the ascent of a rare new voice—a mesmerizing voice that became indispensable to American verse.
www.newyorker.com
November 30, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Wondrous commentary: @joriegraham.bsky.social on a visionary poem that "confirmed the ascent of a rare new voice: a voice modulating between melancholy and wit.... a mesmerizing voice that became indispensable to American verse." #Poetry #Poem #Poets #ElizabethBishop #Writing
bit.ly/jg-on-bishop
bit.ly/jg-on-bishop
Weekend Biscuiteering ~ for a continued giving of thanks gathering. Fluffy-style buttermilk biscuits, out of the oven, cooling, and awaiting ham and bacon filling. (For this kind of biscuit, it's great to use a soft red winter wheat flour.)
#Bakesky #Buttermilk #Biscuits #Thankful #Baking
#Bakesky #Buttermilk #Biscuits #Thankful #Baking
November 29, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Weekend Biscuiteering ~ for a continued giving of thanks gathering. Fluffy-style buttermilk biscuits, out of the oven, cooling, and awaiting ham and bacon filling. (For this kind of biscuit, it's great to use a soft red winter wheat flour.)
#Bakesky #Buttermilk #Biscuits #Thankful #Baking
#Bakesky #Buttermilk #Biscuits #Thankful #Baking
#HappyThanksgiving
A #pecan #pie ready for #baking. This year, I used pie diva Melissa Clark's #recipe, which calls for browned butter, maple syrup, honey, light brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, sea salt, and a wee dram of bourbon. Clark describes the recipe + process in this #video: bit.ly/MC-howto
A #pecan #pie ready for #baking. This year, I used pie diva Melissa Clark's #recipe, which calls for browned butter, maple syrup, honey, light brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, sea salt, and a wee dram of bourbon. Clark describes the recipe + process in this #video: bit.ly/MC-howto
November 27, 2025 at 8:16 PM
#HappyThanksgiving
A #pecan #pie ready for #baking. This year, I used pie diva Melissa Clark's #recipe, which calls for browned butter, maple syrup, honey, light brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, sea salt, and a wee dram of bourbon. Clark describes the recipe + process in this #video: bit.ly/MC-howto
A #pecan #pie ready for #baking. This year, I used pie diva Melissa Clark's #recipe, which calls for browned butter, maple syrup, honey, light brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, sea salt, and a wee dram of bourbon. Clark describes the recipe + process in this #video: bit.ly/MC-howto