Mike Oxford
@mikoxford.bsky.social
Husband, dad, rookie grandpa, birder, music-lover, traveler, photographer (of sorts), beach-bum-in-training
I almost forgot! Happy #Caturday to those who celebrate
This sleeping beauty is one of the six-toed menagerie at the Ernest #Hemingway house and museum in #KeyWest. It happens to be snoozing in Hemingway’s study, where he did a lot of his writing
For some reason, he had a thing for 6-toed 🐈s 🤷♂️
This sleeping beauty is one of the six-toed menagerie at the Ernest #Hemingway house and museum in #KeyWest. It happens to be snoozing in Hemingway’s study, where he did a lot of his writing
For some reason, he had a thing for 6-toed 🐈s 🤷♂️
November 29, 2025 at 2:05 PM
I almost forgot! Happy #Caturday to those who celebrate
This sleeping beauty is one of the six-toed menagerie at the Ernest #Hemingway house and museum in #KeyWest. It happens to be snoozing in Hemingway’s study, where he did a lot of his writing
For some reason, he had a thing for 6-toed 🐈s 🤷♂️
This sleeping beauty is one of the six-toed menagerie at the Ernest #Hemingway house and museum in #KeyWest. It happens to be snoozing in Hemingway’s study, where he did a lot of his writing
For some reason, he had a thing for 6-toed 🐈s 🤷♂️
Reposted by Mike Oxford
The Path to Enlightenment
#scape #eastcoastkin #photography #coloraday #BWFri #calssicmono #monochrome #blackandwhite #b&w #nature #art #mountains #travel #hiking #stormhour #friday #photohour #bluesky #mountainmonday #stunday #landscape #nepal #photographersofbluesky #landscapephotography
#scape #eastcoastkin #photography #coloraday #BWFri #calssicmono #monochrome #blackandwhite #b&w #nature #art #mountains #travel #hiking #stormhour #friday #photohour #bluesky #mountainmonday #stunday #landscape #nepal #photographersofbluesky #landscapephotography
November 28, 2025 at 1:28 PM
It’s been awhile since I’ve posted about #Jordan.
The morning sun warms the magnificent facade of Al-Khazneh (The Treasury), the signature edifice of the signature historical attraction in Jordan, #Petra
I can still feel the #warmth radiate from its sandstone face
#BlueSkyArtShow
#EastCoastKin
The morning sun warms the magnificent facade of Al-Khazneh (The Treasury), the signature edifice of the signature historical attraction in Jordan, #Petra
I can still feel the #warmth radiate from its sandstone face
#BlueSkyArtShow
#EastCoastKin
November 29, 2025 at 1:32 PM
It’s been awhile since I’ve posted about #Jordan.
The morning sun warms the magnificent facade of Al-Khazneh (The Treasury), the signature edifice of the signature historical attraction in Jordan, #Petra
I can still feel the #warmth radiate from its sandstone face
#BlueSkyArtShow
#EastCoastKin
The morning sun warms the magnificent facade of Al-Khazneh (The Treasury), the signature edifice of the signature historical attraction in Jordan, #Petra
I can still feel the #warmth radiate from its sandstone face
#BlueSkyArtShow
#EastCoastKin
Reposted by Mike Oxford
This was a fellow human put in harm’s way for no good reason. Her death is a tragedy. May it strengthen our resolve to defy this depraved and lawless regime.
Sarah Beckstrom's ex-boyfriend told NBC News she dreamed of becoming an FBI special agent.
She didn't want to deploy to D.C.
"She hated it. She cried about it."
But she started visiting monuments and museums and started enjoying it.
May she rest in peace.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
She didn't want to deploy to D.C.
"She hated it. She cried about it."
But she started visiting monuments and museums and started enjoying it.
May she rest in peace.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
National Guard member killed in D.C. shooting remembered for 'heart of gold'
The slain soldier’s former boyfriend recalled her empathy and generosity. “She doesn’t even have to know you and she’ll do anything for you,” he said.
www.nbcnews.com
November 29, 2025 at 12:16 AM
This was a fellow human put in harm’s way for no good reason. Her death is a tragedy. May it strengthen our resolve to defy this depraved and lawless regime.
For #scapeday — here’s a #seascape #sundown for your viewing pleasure. This might be more appropriately termed a #skyscape.
The #moon adds to the beauty and a “stealth cloud” in the low center contributes a bit of mysterious vibe
Was a gorgeous evening for a sailing cruise 😊
#KeyWest
The #moon adds to the beauty and a “stealth cloud” in the low center contributes a bit of mysterious vibe
Was a gorgeous evening for a sailing cruise 😊
#KeyWest
November 28, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Hi All,
Here’s a quick #urbangaze photo from this week’s getaway in #KeyWest. This is one of many gorgeous examples of old school #neon.
A little #sunset coloring in the background completes the scene.
Here’s a quick #urbangaze photo from this week’s getaway in #KeyWest. This is one of many gorgeous examples of old school #neon.
A little #sunset coloring in the background completes the scene.
November 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Hi All,
Here’s a quick #urbangaze photo from this week’s getaway in #KeyWest. This is one of many gorgeous examples of old school #neon.
A little #sunset coloring in the background completes the scene.
Here’s a quick #urbangaze photo from this week’s getaway in #KeyWest. This is one of many gorgeous examples of old school #neon.
A little #sunset coloring in the background completes the scene.
Quick birthday follow-up — here are some nice pics of #sunset from #KeyWest from last night.
#seascape
#skyscape
#EastCoastKin
It was a lovely day overall, capped off with margaritas and live music at #SloppyJoes — Hemingway’s favorite bar.
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
#seascape
#skyscape
#EastCoastKin
It was a lovely day overall, capped off with margaritas and live music at #SloppyJoes — Hemingway’s favorite bar.
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
November 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Quick birthday follow-up — here are some nice pics of #sunset from #KeyWest from last night.
#seascape
#skyscape
#EastCoastKin
It was a lovely day overall, capped off with margaritas and live music at #SloppyJoes — Hemingway’s favorite bar.
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
#seascape
#skyscape
#EastCoastKin
It was a lovely day overall, capped off with margaritas and live music at #SloppyJoes — Hemingway’s favorite bar.
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
For #BlueskyMonday and my 65th birthday, here are a couple of shots from a splendid beach day at Fort Zachary Taylor Park in #KeyWest
Photo credit on the pic of the b-day boy is to my dear wife.
We’re off to catch sunset and to bar hop. We’ll see if we can stay out until midnight 🤨🤨🤨
Photo credit on the pic of the b-day boy is to my dear wife.
We’re off to catch sunset and to bar hop. We’ll see if we can stay out until midnight 🤨🤨🤨
November 24, 2025 at 9:24 PM
For #BlueskyMonday and my 65th birthday, here are a couple of shots from a splendid beach day at Fort Zachary Taylor Park in #KeyWest
Photo credit on the pic of the b-day boy is to my dear wife.
We’re off to catch sunset and to bar hop. We’ll see if we can stay out until midnight 🤨🤨🤨
Photo credit on the pic of the b-day boy is to my dear wife.
We’re off to catch sunset and to bar hop. We’ll see if we can stay out until midnight 🤨🤨🤨
NAME ONE, PRESIDENT PIGGY!!!
Are those "MANY GREAT LEGAL SCHOLARS" in the room with you right now, Piggy?
November 23, 2025 at 8:15 PM
NAME ONE, PRESIDENT PIGGY!!!
Brilliant silhouette from Pat!
today's #BirdOfTheDay alternate theme is #silhouette so i'm going to use it as excuse to post a companion pic to one i posted yesterday. Great Blue Heron and chick in nest at Venice Rookery, Florida #photography #EastCoastKin #birds #BirdPhotography
November 22, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Brilliant silhouette from Pat!
A little something from a walk this morning
This simple #sunrise shot has a #small light anomaly below the sea oats in the foreground. I suspect it’s from something like sunscreen on my phone lenses, or I might have captured a transitory portal to another universe
Who knows???
#BlueSkyArtShow
This simple #sunrise shot has a #small light anomaly below the sea oats in the foreground. I suspect it’s from something like sunscreen on my phone lenses, or I might have captured a transitory portal to another universe
Who knows???
#BlueSkyArtShow
November 22, 2025 at 3:41 PM
A little something from a walk this morning
This simple #sunrise shot has a #small light anomaly below the sea oats in the foreground. I suspect it’s from something like sunscreen on my phone lenses, or I might have captured a transitory portal to another universe
Who knows???
#BlueSkyArtShow
This simple #sunrise shot has a #small light anomaly below the sea oats in the foreground. I suspect it’s from something like sunscreen on my phone lenses, or I might have captured a transitory portal to another universe
Who knows???
#BlueSkyArtShow
I know you might have seen this one recently, but what the heck — I like it 😊
Here’s a #silhouette of a #GreatBlueHeron from a couple of months back
I love the details that pop in this treatment — the tongue, the fine feathers coming off the back of the head and chest
#BirdOfTheDay
#EastCoastKin
Here’s a #silhouette of a #GreatBlueHeron from a couple of months back
I love the details that pop in this treatment — the tongue, the fine feathers coming off the back of the head and chest
#BirdOfTheDay
#EastCoastKin
November 22, 2025 at 3:31 PM
I know you might have seen this one recently, but what the heck — I like it 😊
Here’s a #silhouette of a #GreatBlueHeron from a couple of months back
I love the details that pop in this treatment — the tongue, the fine feathers coming off the back of the head and chest
#BirdOfTheDay
#EastCoastKin
Here’s a #silhouette of a #GreatBlueHeron from a couple of months back
I love the details that pop in this treatment — the tongue, the fine feathers coming off the back of the head and chest
#BirdOfTheDay
#EastCoastKin
FYI
Dems will almost certainly win TX18 and NJ11, so...yeah, as @LisaDNews points out, the TN07 special election (in an R+10 district) is even more important. bluevirginia.us/2025/11/frid...
November 22, 2025 at 11:35 AM
FYI
Here’s a #groundedgull as a late offering for today’s #BirdOfTheDay
This Ring-billed Gull is posing smartly facing the late afternoon sun. It’s accompanied by its shadow.
I’ve softened the background to increase focus on the gull.
#EastCoastKin
#birds
#gulls
#wildlifephotography
This Ring-billed Gull is posing smartly facing the late afternoon sun. It’s accompanied by its shadow.
I’ve softened the background to increase focus on the gull.
#EastCoastKin
#birds
#gulls
#wildlifephotography
November 21, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Here’s a #groundedgull as a late offering for today’s #BirdOfTheDay
This Ring-billed Gull is posing smartly facing the late afternoon sun. It’s accompanied by its shadow.
I’ve softened the background to increase focus on the gull.
#EastCoastKin
#birds
#gulls
#wildlifephotography
This Ring-billed Gull is posing smartly facing the late afternoon sun. It’s accompanied by its shadow.
I’ve softened the background to increase focus on the gull.
#EastCoastKin
#birds
#gulls
#wildlifephotography
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Trump blocking the press from his meeting with Mamdani is a real beta move.
November 21, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Trump blocking the press from his meeting with Mamdani is a real beta move.
Huh.
Ya know, maybe “Citizens United” wasn’t a good thing.
Just sayin’
Ya know, maybe “Citizens United” wasn’t a good thing.
Just sayin’
WAPO: “.. Since 2000, political giving by the wealthiest 100 Americans to federal elections has gone up almost 140 times ..”
@washingtonpost.com #GildedAge 🥇
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/int...
@washingtonpost.com #GildedAge 🥇
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/int...
November 21, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Huh.
Ya know, maybe “Citizens United” wasn’t a good thing.
Just sayin’
Ya know, maybe “Citizens United” wasn’t a good thing.
Just sayin’
Lowest consumer sentiment of current economic conditions in the SEVENTY years of this survey.
70 YEARS!
Let that sink in…
70 YEARS!
Let that sink in…
Here’s a long-term chart — showing today’s all-time low for Univ of Michigan current conditions, going back 70 years.
#UMich @mikezaccardi.bsky.social
#UMich @mikezaccardi.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Lowest consumer sentiment of current economic conditions in the SEVENTY years of this survey.
70 YEARS!
Let that sink in…
70 YEARS!
Let that sink in…
Happy Friday, Blueskyers!
Here’s a simple #beachscape from a couple of days ago. It’s a bit of a cliche with beach umbrella ⛱️, but I thought it was fun 😊
Gotta admit that having beach days in the upper 70s in late November is pretty nice
#scapeday
#EastCoastKin
#coastalgeorgia
#stsimonsisland
Here’s a simple #beachscape from a couple of days ago. It’s a bit of a cliche with beach umbrella ⛱️, but I thought it was fun 😊
Gotta admit that having beach days in the upper 70s in late November is pretty nice
#scapeday
#EastCoastKin
#coastalgeorgia
#stsimonsisland
November 21, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Happy Friday, Blueskyers!
Here’s a simple #beachscape from a couple of days ago. It’s a bit of a cliche with beach umbrella ⛱️, but I thought it was fun 😊
Gotta admit that having beach days in the upper 70s in late November is pretty nice
#scapeday
#EastCoastKin
#coastalgeorgia
#stsimonsisland
Here’s a simple #beachscape from a couple of days ago. It’s a bit of a cliche with beach umbrella ⛱️, but I thought it was fun 😊
Gotta admit that having beach days in the upper 70s in late November is pretty nice
#scapeday
#EastCoastKin
#coastalgeorgia
#stsimonsisland
It will be out in TWO WEEKS!
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
JD Vance: "I think that we have a great healthcare plan coming together."
November 20, 2025 at 5:17 PM
It will be out in TWO WEEKS!
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
A classic wader — a #Willet! Willets are like larger sandpipers. They work the shallows as the surf goes in and out.
They aren’t so colorful, but they are elegant in their way. They are also pretty tolerant as they share the surf with beach walkers.
#waders
#BirdOfTheDay
#EastCoastKin
They aren’t so colorful, but they are elegant in their way. They are also pretty tolerant as they share the surf with beach walkers.
#waders
#BirdOfTheDay
#EastCoastKin
November 20, 2025 at 4:32 PM
A classic wader — a #Willet! Willets are like larger sandpipers. They work the shallows as the surf goes in and out.
They aren’t so colorful, but they are elegant in their way. They are also pretty tolerant as they share the surf with beach walkers.
#waders
#BirdOfTheDay
#EastCoastKin
They aren’t so colorful, but they are elegant in their way. They are also pretty tolerant as they share the surf with beach walkers.
#waders
#BirdOfTheDay
#EastCoastKin
Sometimes #waders wade through a sea of #marsh grasses. There’s water there somewhere 😊
This #GreatEgret posed elegantly for this photo. It was too far away for great focus, but I like the scene with the beautiful model
#BirdOfTheDay
#birds
#egrets
#wildlifephotography
#EastCoastKin
This #GreatEgret posed elegantly for this photo. It was too far away for great focus, but I like the scene with the beautiful model
#BirdOfTheDay
#birds
#egrets
#wildlifephotography
#EastCoastKin
November 20, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Sometimes #waders wade through a sea of #marsh grasses. There’s water there somewhere 😊
This #GreatEgret posed elegantly for this photo. It was too far away for great focus, but I like the scene with the beautiful model
#BirdOfTheDay
#birds
#egrets
#wildlifephotography
#EastCoastKin
This #GreatEgret posed elegantly for this photo. It was too far away for great focus, but I like the scene with the beautiful model
#BirdOfTheDay
#birds
#egrets
#wildlifephotography
#EastCoastKin
Here’s another #wader — a #SnowyEgret. Some #egrets and #herons like hunting in the still waters, like marshes and lagoons. Others also like hunting in the surf —like this Snowy
You can just barely make out a blurry reflection in the foreground
#BirdOfTheDay
#birds
#EastCoastKin
#naturephotography
You can just barely make out a blurry reflection in the foreground
#BirdOfTheDay
#birds
#EastCoastKin
#naturephotography
November 20, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Here’s another #wader — a #SnowyEgret. Some #egrets and #herons like hunting in the still waters, like marshes and lagoons. Others also like hunting in the surf —like this Snowy
You can just barely make out a blurry reflection in the foreground
#BirdOfTheDay
#birds
#EastCoastKin
#naturephotography
You can just barely make out a blurry reflection in the foreground
#BirdOfTheDay
#birds
#EastCoastKin
#naturephotography
For today’s #BirdOfTheDay #waders prompt
This is my best wading shot of a #LittleBlueHeron from a couple of weeks ago. The water is only a couple of inches deep, but the #heron is definitely wading
#birds
#birding
#coastalgeorgia
#EastCoastKin
#wildlifephotography
#naturephotography
This is my best wading shot of a #LittleBlueHeron from a couple of weeks ago. The water is only a couple of inches deep, but the #heron is definitely wading
#birds
#birding
#coastalgeorgia
#EastCoastKin
#wildlifephotography
#naturephotography
November 20, 2025 at 2:33 PM
For today’s #BirdOfTheDay #waders prompt
This is my best wading shot of a #LittleBlueHeron from a couple of weeks ago. The water is only a couple of inches deep, but the #heron is definitely wading
#birds
#birding
#coastalgeorgia
#EastCoastKin
#wildlifephotography
#naturephotography
This is my best wading shot of a #LittleBlueHeron from a couple of weeks ago. The water is only a couple of inches deep, but the #heron is definitely wading
#birds
#birding
#coastalgeorgia
#EastCoastKin
#wildlifephotography
#naturephotography
There’s ALWAYS an excuse with the Trump regime.
US canceling October's employment report after shutdown prevented data collection reut.rs/4plErJs
US canceling October's employment report after shutdown prevented data collection
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said on Wednesday it would not be publishing the closely watched employment report for October, but will combine nonfarm payrolls for that month with November's report after the recently ended government shutdown prevented the collection of data for the household survey.
reut.rs
November 20, 2025 at 12:08 AM
There’s ALWAYS an excuse with the Trump regime.
From the archive for today’s #wingsonwednesday (a rogue prompt, I believe)
The horizon beyond this wing is the meeting of desert and sky as my wife and I returned to Jordan for our second year (of four) of her teaching at a boarding school founded by His Majesty King Abdullah II
A great adventure!
The horizon beyond this wing is the meeting of desert and sky as my wife and I returned to Jordan for our second year (of four) of her teaching at a boarding school founded by His Majesty King Abdullah II
A great adventure!
November 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM
From the archive for today’s #wingsonwednesday (a rogue prompt, I believe)
The horizon beyond this wing is the meeting of desert and sky as my wife and I returned to Jordan for our second year (of four) of her teaching at a boarding school founded by His Majesty King Abdullah II
A great adventure!
The horizon beyond this wing is the meeting of desert and sky as my wife and I returned to Jordan for our second year (of four) of her teaching at a boarding school founded by His Majesty King Abdullah II
A great adventure!