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Retired Minnesotan 💙. Photography, art, nature, sociology, and news junkie. (Nature photos are mine.) People before profits.

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practicaljourney.bsky.social @practicaljourney.bsky.social · Jun 12

We MUST protect the Constitution.

Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · Jun 12

Today they have crossed a deep red line.

We, the people, must hold the president and his appointees accountable for this outrageous abuse against American liberty.

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practicaljourney.bsky.social @practicaljourney.bsky.social · 2h

“If the farmer is poor then so is the whole country.” ~Polish Proverb

#photography #minnesota #farming #farmland #autumn #agriculture #tariffs #economy #farmers #landscape

A landscape image that overlooks farmland surrounded by autumn trees under a sky ready to rain.

practicaljourney.bsky.social @practicaljourney.bsky.social · 3h

Republican legislators no longer look interested in representing their constituents. Now they only shill for Trump.

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Amy Klobuchar @amyklobuchar.com · 5h

@adelitaforcongress.bsky.social and I joined forces with House Dem women to push Republicans to bring down health care costs. Adelita is more than ready to serve. Avoiding a vote on the Epstein files is not an excuse for delaying her swearing in.

She’s here in DC. Where are House Republicans?

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practicaljourney.bsky.social @practicaljourney.bsky.social · 6h

Very sad that I have to agree.

practicaljourney.bsky.social @practicaljourney.bsky.social · 1d

"I escape into the great outdoors; where freedom’s soul forever roars."

~Angie Weiland-Crosby

#photography #minnesota #autumn #freedom #quotes

Looking over a glassy lake onto a variety of trees in autumn colors of yellow, orange, and light green.

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practicaljourney.bsky.social @practicaljourney.bsky.social · 1d

How to keep our spirits up is a daily challenge during these divisive times in the United States. I find so much solace in nature. Please enjoy a photo from my archives.

#photography #nature #autumn #woods #forest #encouragement #resilience #perseverance #joy #resist

A maple tree in autumn splendor of orange and yellow surrounded by white aspen trees.

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practicaljourney.bsky.social @practicaljourney.bsky.social · 1d

Please remember that antifa means antifascist - someone who is against fascism.

#antifa #antifascist

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“The House I Live In”

YouTube video by Sol Nur-Eng

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practicaljourney.bsky.social @practicaljourney.bsky.social · 4d

This is disturbing. Does he not remember that he was President at that time - not Biden.

#january6

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practicaljourney.bsky.social @practicaljourney.bsky.social · 4d

“Rebellious leaves
going out
in a blaze of glory,
setting trees aflame
in riotous color.
Reluctant surrender
to rumors
of coming winter.”
~John Mark Green, Taste the Wild Wonder: Poems

#photography #autumn #nature #outdoors #quotes #endofsummer #minnesota #autumnleaves #leaf #moss

An autumn maple leaf of red and yellow sitting atop a bed of moss.

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practicaljourney.bsky.social @practicaljourney.bsky.social · 5d

An autumn photo from my archives to add a little cheer to our rather gloomy timeline. Hang in there everyone!

#photography #minnesota #autumn #encouragement #bloomscrolling #trees #beauty #perseverance

A grassy clearing surrounded by colorful trees in autumn foliage.

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practicaljourney.bsky.social @practicaljourney.bsky.social · 6d

“Autumn mornings: sunshine and crisp air, birds and calmness, year’s end and day’s beginnings.” ~ Terri Guillemets

#photography #bird #birds #chickadee #minnesota #autumn #birdscrolling

A small bird known as a Black Capped Chickadee sitting on top of a broken branch.

practicaljourney.bsky.social @practicaljourney.bsky.social · 6d

This hurts my heart.

practicaljourney.bsky.social @practicaljourney.bsky.social · 8d

Has Adelita Grijalva been seated yet?

#epstein

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House Still Hasn’t Sworn In Adelita Grijalva: What to Know As Key Epstein Files Vote Looms

Grijalva, who won a special election in Arizona in September, would be the deciding vote for a discharge petition that would force a floor vote on releasing the Epstein files.

www.forbes.com

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Amy Klobuchar @amyklobuchar.com · 8d

Trump promised to lower costs on Day 1.

9 months later, families are paying more for groceries and electricity, and soon they’ll be paying DOUBLE for health care premiums.

House Republicans must report back to work and negotiate a compromise to prevent a health care crisis.

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Tina Smith @smith.senate.gov · 8d

You’ll never be able to convince me ripping an American citizen out of their Chicago apartment in the dead of night, zip tying their hands and refusing to let them call their lawyer is ‘America First’

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Newfie912 @newfie912.bsky.social · 10d

Release the scrolls!

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practicaljourney.bsky.social @practicaljourney.bsky.social · 9d

Need a break from the news? I know that I do!

Please enjoy this Purple Finch on a sunny autumn day in Minnesota. Nature soothes.

#photography #birds #birdwatching #nature #naturesoothes #outdoors #minnesota #autumn

A pretty red and brown bird (Purple Finch) seated on a dead branch. In the background note the lovely fall colors.

practicaljourney.bsky.social @practicaljourney.bsky.social · 10d

Please do not look away. This is happening in the U.S. everyday...

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Federal Agents Detain Chicago Ald. Jessie Fuentes

YouTube video by Block Club Chicago

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Shane Lear @shanelear.bsky.social · 10d

We lost a wonderful human being. I agree with her 100%

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practicaljourney.bsky.social @practicaljourney.bsky.social · 10d

This seems to be a real problem with communication these days.

#politics #communication

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Cherry Picking

When only select evidence is presented in order to persuade the audience to accept a position, and evidence that would go against the position is withheld. The stronger the withheld evidence, the mor...

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practicaljourney.bsky.social @practicaljourney.bsky.social · 13d

As I took photos of my dahlias, I was photobombed by a beautiful Monarch butterfly. So fun!

#photography #flowers #bloomscrolling #gardening #butterfly #nature #naturesoothes #dahlia #monarch #beauty #encouragement #minnesota

A coral colored flower with symmetrical petals and yellow center - dahlia - in the midst of a garden. A black and orange butterfly - monarch - has landed on the side of the flower.

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practicaljourney.bsky.social @practicaljourney.bsky.social · 13d

Jane Goodall - a real inspiration ❤️

KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · 14d

Posted to her Instagram account on 9/21/2025
Jane Goodall Institute 🇨🇦

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John Collins @logicallyjc.bsky.social · 13d

The crazy thing is that we want affordable healthcare for them, too.

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practicaljourney.bsky.social @practicaljourney.bsky.social · 13d

Have elected officials forgotten who they work for??

Amanda Becker @amandabecker.bsky.social · 13d

My mother called Speaker Johnson’s office this afternoon to talk about the shutdown and to tell them that her healthcare costs went up 125% as of this week — she was excited because a staffer answered; then they hung up on her.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 14d

Crockett: "What assurances do we have if we entered into an agreement with these Republicans that they wouldn't go back on their word and just say, 'Oh yeah, we'll sign off on a rescissions package'"

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