Susan Jennys (she/her)
@yellowstonenpgeek.bsky.social
Pastor; PhD anthro; author; hiker; historian; Yellowstone NP thermal geek; musician; beadworker; gardener. 🤎Windham Hill, Beegie Adair, John Denver, Brule’; NPR, Non-fiction, conservation, Indigenous sovereignty. Happily married to David since 1984. NO DMs
You better believe it…
December 17, 2025 at 1:58 AM
You better believe it…
Prices of common grocery items Aug 2024, Aug 2025, and Dec 2025. How are we doing?
December 17, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Prices of common grocery items Aug 2024, Aug 2025, and Dec 2025. How are we doing?
I heard a right-leaning someone just casually say “well, I guess [47] just isn’t presidential material”.
I wanted to scream: “You guess”???? 😡
Not presidential material!!??!! 😡
Ya think??? Jeez!
But, hey…here we are. 😭😭😭
I wanted to scream: “You guess”???? 😡
Not presidential material!!??!! 😡
Ya think??? Jeez!
But, hey…here we are. 😭😭😭
December 16, 2025 at 9:00 PM
I heard a right-leaning someone just casually say “well, I guess [47] just isn’t presidential material”.
I wanted to scream: “You guess”???? 😡
Not presidential material!!??!! 😡
Ya think??? Jeez!
But, hey…here we are. 😭😭😭
I wanted to scream: “You guess”???? 😡
Not presidential material!!??!! 😡
Ya think??? Jeez!
But, hey…here we are. 😭😭😭
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Racism is on trial this week in Rapid City in the federal civil rights case NDN Collective vs. Retsel Corporation. Retsel owns the Grand Gateway Hotel.
December 16, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Racism is on trial this week in Rapid City in the federal civil rights case NDN Collective vs. Retsel Corporation. Retsel owns the Grand Gateway Hotel.
Reposted by Susan Jennys (she/her)
A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
#MargaretMead, anthropologist (16 Dec 1901-1978)
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
#MargaretMead, anthropologist (16 Dec 1901-1978)
December 16, 2025 at 1:32 PM
A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
#MargaretMead, anthropologist (16 Dec 1901-1978)
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
#MargaretMead, anthropologist (16 Dec 1901-1978)
SUNday
“All that glitters”… is sunlight on the catchpools of Aurum Geyser, Yellowstone National Park.
“All that glitters”… is sunlight on the catchpools of Aurum Geyser, Yellowstone National Park.
December 14, 2025 at 9:56 PM
SUNday
“All that glitters”… is sunlight on the catchpools of Aurum Geyser, Yellowstone National Park.
“All that glitters”… is sunlight on the catchpools of Aurum Geyser, Yellowstone National Park.
Cheesy, but it wouldn’t be the holiday season without these little wood figures hubs and I purchased over 40 years ago at a crafters’ fair.
December 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Cheesy, but it wouldn’t be the holiday season without these little wood figures hubs and I purchased over 40 years ago at a crafters’ fair.
We lit the third Advent candle this morning. Sheesh this season is flying by!
December 14, 2025 at 1:59 PM
We lit the third Advent candle this morning. Sheesh this season is flying by!
-17 degrees this morning in my neck of the woods. That’s nearly a record-setting low temp for this region for December 14. 🥶
December 14, 2025 at 1:50 PM
-17 degrees this morning in my neck of the woods. That’s nearly a record-setting low temp for this region for December 14. 🥶
I decided that despite the busy-ness of this season, starting a new photorealistic miniature #beadwork project will make me happy and provide great mental diversion. Sooo… I chose the pic, gridded it out, selected my beads (13/o in 45 colors!), prepped thread, and I am finally ready to begin!
December 13, 2025 at 8:45 PM
I decided that despite the busy-ness of this season, starting a new photorealistic miniature #beadwork project will make me happy and provide great mental diversion. Sooo… I chose the pic, gridded it out, selected my beads (13/o in 45 colors!), prepped thread, and I am finally ready to begin!
I leave the coneflower seed heads standing in my prairie gardens over the winter. They provide appropriate native nutrition and are a nice source of shelter for many critters. Not to mention, they’re charming when topped by fresh snow.
#wildlife #NativePlants
#wildlife #NativePlants
December 13, 2025 at 5:16 PM
I leave the coneflower seed heads standing in my prairie gardens over the winter. They provide appropriate native nutrition and are a nice source of shelter for many critters. Not to mention, they’re charming when topped by fresh snow.
#wildlife #NativePlants
#wildlife #NativePlants
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What a FANTASTIC WAY TO SHOW OUR BELOVED PARK RANGERS HOW MUCH WE CARE! @camarowrx.bsky.social @59nationalparks.bsky.social
www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/ado...
www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/ado...
Thousands are still without jobs after national park budget cuts. You can 'adopt a ranger' for the holidays
Those interested can simply fill out a form to be matched with a park ranger out of work.
www.goodgoodgood.co
December 13, 2025 at 4:57 PM
What a FANTASTIC WAY TO SHOW OUR BELOVED PARK RANGERS HOW MUCH WE CARE! @camarowrx.bsky.social @59nationalparks.bsky.social
www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/ado...
www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/ado...
Wish me luck! I just applied for the “Inspired by Yellowstone” artist residency for 2026! 🤞🏼
December 13, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Wish me luck! I just applied for the “Inspired by Yellowstone” artist residency for 2026! 🤞🏼
Jack-Jack and Theodore have been on their best behavior this week. I think someone reminded them that Santa’s coming soon.
#AdventuresOfJackJackAndTheodore
#AdventuresOfJackJackAndTheodore
December 13, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Jack-Jack and Theodore have been on their best behavior this week. I think someone reminded them that Santa’s coming soon.
#AdventuresOfJackJackAndTheodore
#AdventuresOfJackJackAndTheodore
It is indeed.
Louder, for those in the back!
Louder, for those in the back!
Scotts Bluff turns 106 today. Its meaning runs far older.
The Pawnee, Lakota, Cheyenne, and others called this area home since long wagon ruts and Pony Express riders.
Thanks to the rangers honoring all chapters, because Indigenous history is American history.
#Nebraska #NationalParks #parkchat
The Pawnee, Lakota, Cheyenne, and others called this area home since long wagon ruts and Pony Express riders.
Thanks to the rangers honoring all chapters, because Indigenous history is American history.
#Nebraska #NationalParks #parkchat
December 13, 2025 at 1:31 PM
It is indeed.
Louder, for those in the back!
Louder, for those in the back!
This evening Hubs and I played a game of “Trekking the National Parks”.
Hint: it would make a great Christmas gift! It’s very family friendly (easy-to-play and not overly long and involved).
#parkchat #FamilyGiftIdea #EducationalFun
Hint: it would make a great Christmas gift! It’s very family friendly (easy-to-play and not overly long and involved).
#parkchat #FamilyGiftIdea #EducationalFun
December 13, 2025 at 1:43 AM
This evening Hubs and I played a game of “Trekking the National Parks”.
Hint: it would make a great Christmas gift! It’s very family friendly (easy-to-play and not overly long and involved).
#parkchat #FamilyGiftIdea #EducationalFun
Hint: it would make a great Christmas gift! It’s very family friendly (easy-to-play and not overly long and involved).
#parkchat #FamilyGiftIdea #EducationalFun
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NEW: The Trump-Vance White House has falsely accused an ally of Pope Leo — Sr. Norma Pimentel — of illegal activity tied to migrant aid, and cut off all federal funding to Catholic Charities in Texas.
Church leaders say it’s a targeted, political reprisal against Pope Leo and the Catholic Church.
Church leaders say it’s a targeted, political reprisal against Pope Leo and the Catholic Church.
Trump-Vance White House Targets Beloved Nun in Texas, Retaliates Against Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley — praised by Pope Leo as an “agent of hope” — now faces a six-year federal funding ban. Church leaders say it’s a vendetta by the Trump-Vance White House.
www.thelettersfromleo.com
December 11, 2025 at 10:23 PM
NEW: The Trump-Vance White House has falsely accused an ally of Pope Leo — Sr. Norma Pimentel — of illegal activity tied to migrant aid, and cut off all federal funding to Catholic Charities in Texas.
Church leaders say it’s a targeted, political reprisal against Pope Leo and the Catholic Church.
Church leaders say it’s a targeted, political reprisal against Pope Leo and the Catholic Church.
Reposted by Susan Jennys (she/her)
The clear takeaway from today is that Donald Trump is not unstoppable and you are not powerless.
December 12, 2025 at 1:58 AM
The clear takeaway from today is that Donald Trump is not unstoppable and you are not powerless.
Thermal Thursday. The lovely “Castle Geyser”, Yellowstone National Park.
December 11, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Thermal Thursday. The lovely “Castle Geyser”, Yellowstone National Park.
Q6 #parkchat The aurora borealis has been incredibly active this past year. Indigenous People say the aurora is a visitation from the ancestors. Did you get to witness it? Which ancestors came to commune with you? What words would you use to describe the aurora?
December 11, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Q6 #parkchat The aurora borealis has been incredibly active this past year. Indigenous People say the aurora is a visitation from the ancestors. Did you get to witness it? Which ancestors came to commune with you? What words would you use to describe the aurora?