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Tori
@halcyonchaos.bsky.social
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I just want to be an anime character when I grow up

in the meantime, nature and books and video games and things
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halcyonchaos.bsky.social
me irl
October 4, 2025 at 3:02 AM
halcyonchaos.bsky.social
narrator: the tres leches cake came out jusss' fine
September 27, 2025 at 8:42 PM
halcyonchaos.bsky.social
over the moon my first time using a deep half sheet vs two 9x13"s seems to have gone smoothly

first time ever making tres leches cake too though sooo...could be wrong! will find out tomorrow alongside dozens of my coworkers 😎🥲

#bakesky #baking
Top down view of a bowl of whipped egg whites sitting on a kitchen island, which is in the bottom right of the picture. To the bowl's upper left, frothy egg yolk cake batter mixture is waiting to be combined with said egg whites in another bowl. A half sheet pan filled with baked tres leches cake is resting on the metal grates of a gas stovetop. The cake is a deep golden brown, with lighter swirl areas that are a reminder of the whipped-like nature of the cake batter prior to baking.
September 26, 2025 at 1:06 AM
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govpritzker.illinois.gov
This is the playbook, folks.

If you're not paying attention now and doing something about it, then you're going to have to sit down the rest of your life because democracy is being taken away.

Do not be quiet in this moment.
September 18, 2025 at 4:12 PM
halcyonchaos.bsky.social
Helping with #houseplants in #Flossmoor for Chicago Southland Green Committee's first ever repair cafe! 🙌

#volunteering #repaircafe
September 13, 2025 at 3:49 PM
halcyonchaos.bsky.social
First read-through of the five books out of The Stormlight Archive took me from November 2024 to the end of June this year - about 6 months.

I started rereading the series on June 29th. Today, September 6th, I'm 300 pages into the fourth book already!

I'm attributing the uptick in speed to
September 6, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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geoffcorr.bsky.social
The nice stuff out at #OldPlankRoad #prairie
#nativeplants
Compass plant against a blue sky Late season quinine in the prairie Late season quinine amid dropseed Big ole prairie doc
August 24, 2025 at 6:52 PM
halcyonchaos.bsky.social
collection of things from the past while
A shot of chocolate cupcakes with german chocolate frosting in a metal pan, shredded coconut sprinkled on top of each. They are gluten free and vegan. My cute smol pup with his tongue sticking out. A picture from above of a frog in a bog-like area. Taken at Four Rivers Environmental Center in Channahon, IL An action shot of Dungeons & Shakespeare at Renaissance Faire.
August 24, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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sketchesbyboze.bsky.social
If you’re someone who still reads for pleasure, you are a marvel. If you’re able to unplug from all the chaos of our entertainment culture and disappear into the warmth and solace of a book, that is a rare gift and I’m very glad to know you.
August 22, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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geoffcorr.bsky.social
Some compass plant getting ready to bolt
#OldPlankRoad #prairie

Too tired after a hot day wrangling teasel and grapevine
Compass plant starting to send up blooms against a blue sky Compass plant
August 10, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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geoffcorr.bsky.social
#killYourLawn
#nativeplants
August 5, 2025 at 11:48 PM
halcyonchaos.bsky.social
UP Michigan campinnnggg triippp

#camping #michigan #nature
July 29, 2025 at 6:36 PM
halcyonchaos.bsky.social
fasciated blazing star compared to regular blazing star in bloom

#nativeplants #illinois #plantsky #pollinators
A top down view of fasciated blazing star in bloom. A side view of fasciated blazing star in bloom. A picture of multiple normal blazing stars in bloom. A bee is on the plant in the center. A close up of a bee on the top of a normal blazing star flower spike.
July 26, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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gundamplanet.com
for those who want to watch the sexiest Gundam Wing video of all time without leaving this app

(from Gundam.Info)
July 25, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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joshjohnsoncomedy.bsky.social
When you strip away humanity
July 26, 2025 at 11:31 AM
halcyonchaos.bsky.social
the #prairie is in full swing right meow, and, as always, absolutely stunning during sunset

#nativeplants #illinois #silenthill
The setting sun shining through a tree at the edge of a prairie in the foreground. A picture of a prairie. Plants in view are wild bergamot, rattlesnake master, prairie coreopsis, and lead plant (amongst others). A Silent Hill-esque sign displaying the name of the prairie behind it (Grant Creek Prairie Nature Preserve). I personally love it, but as the only gamer in the group during the visit, I was mostly alone on this positive assessment.
July 15, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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geoffcorr.bsky.social
The rewards of removing sweet clover @ #OldPlankRoad #prairie
#NativePlants
Some dock and clover Swallowtails on monarda Hummingbird moth on monarda Compass plant
July 13, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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watanabetakao.bsky.social
A creepy sound came from deep in the forest. It was most likely made by a human. The wolf hid the children and decided to continue watching the situation.

#Illustration
#LineArt
#CommentPls
July 13, 2025 at 11:52 PM
halcyonchaos.bsky.social
Brandon Sanderson's The Stormlight Archive is the first series I *had* to reread instantly after finishing it (well, the 5 that are out)

so many details that are so neat to catch the second time around, and the story just smacks sooo hard nngh

#booksky #fantasy
July 14, 2025 at 2:41 AM
halcyonchaos.bsky.social
note to self: plant a ton of monarda (wild bergamot) next year

also Michigan lily because best obvy

#nativeplants #plantsky #pollinators #prairie
Three swallowtail moths alit on wild bergamot; the one in the middle has a damaged wing. It was flying normally and I didn't notice any wing damage until reviewing the pictures - nature is nuts A hummingbird moth enjoying some wild bergamot. Two hummingbird moths enjoying wild bergamot. One is near the upper right corner, the second is near the lower left. There's also a bee in the center. Three Michigan lily blooms in a line.
July 13, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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July 12, 2025 at 4:25 PM
halcyonchaos.bsky.social
another birthday now has more worth 🙌

#purityring #angst #millennialpermissionslip
A screenshot of Spotify showing a new album drop from one of my top favorite bands to release right after my birthday. Worth and bless.
July 12, 2025 at 6:10 AM
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geoffcorr.bsky.social
blockclubchicago.org/2025/07/09/a...
After Federal Agents Pay Surprise Visit To Puerto Rican Museum, Chicago Leaders Tell ICE To Get Out
At least 15 unmarked vehicles and several agents, seen wearing black and plain clothes, hung out in the parking of Humboldt Park's National Puerto Rican Museum Tuesday, museum staff said.
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July 10, 2025 at 1:57 PM
halcyonchaos.bsky.social
fasciated blazing star

for some reason fasciation is really common in my garden, I feel like I have at least one plant a year do it.

at least I am fascinated by fasciation and enjoy viewing the forms it fields 😎

#nativeplants #fasciation #illinois #tomato
A picture of a fasciated blazing star with a fenced yard in the background. A close up of one of the telltale signs of fasciation, called ribboning. A picture of the fasciated blazing star in the center left, surrounded by normal blazing star in bloom. Behind this in another planter is a feral, uncaged heirloom tomato plant showing two tomatoes plus many flowers. A sweet basil plant is hanging on to its small area in the righthand corner of the same planter.
July 9, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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aoc.bsky.social
Freedom from kings.
Freedom from fascism.
Power to the people forever. ♥️

Happy Independence Day 🇺🇸
July 4, 2025 at 9:20 PM