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Kay Canal

@kaycanal.bsky.social

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Unquenchable thirst for knowledge. Big reader. Still waiting 4 ERA. Furious at prison industrial complex & Americans' denial of death. Photographer. PNW native. I believe that nature heals. Katy advised me to go outside & see what the birds are doing...

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Kay Canal @kaycanal.bsky.social · Nov 16

#MotherNature heals #optoutside #nature #quilcene #saltwatertherapy #go4awalk

View of Tarboo Bay, Quilcene, WA, November 2024, between rain storms. Blue sky, water, amazing clouds, a feeling of hope and healing provided by nature in dark times.

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Wanda Carmel @wandacarmel.bsky.social · 21h

#photography #nature #fall #Lake #Rochester #NY

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Kay Canal @kaycanal.bsky.social · 1d

This maple tree was planted in my yard when I left a treasured job of almost 25 years. You can see that it was a long time ago. I follow the passage of time by its growth. #Fall #nature #Autumn #trees

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Waldo Jaquith, but Spooky @waldo.net · 3d

In the U.S., we use prisoners as a source of income for the powerful, because our prison system originated with our chattel slavery system. This rate increase approval is the intentional result of that system, fought for by sheriffs and wardens and state legislators and huge corporations.

Bianca Tylek @biancatylek.bsky.social · 3d

Today was a hard day. Regulations that we passed unanimously last year, after 7 years of advocacy, were largely gutted. The FCC capitulated to the correctional telecom industry in roughly doubling rate caps for prison and jail calls. I'm truly sorry.

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/28/u...

F.C.C. Changes Course on the Price of Prisoners’ Phone Calls

www.nytimes.com

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Kay Canal @kaycanal.bsky.social · 3d

Too cold to waterski but what perfect water for fall reflections. #optoutside #trashwalker #nature #autumn #saltwater

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Kay Canal @kaycanal.bsky.social · 3d

After the storm, fall on #Quilcene Bay. #PNW #clouds #nature

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Heather @itsashrubbery.bsky.social · 4d

Donated this morning, received email that they could buy 60 dozen eggs with what I gave. Those of us who can, should.

Saeed Jones @theferocity.bsky.social · 5d

I just donated to my local food bank. If you can, you should too. People are already suffering but next month, in particular, is going to be so difficult.

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Kay Canal @kaycanal.bsky.social · 4d

I always enjoy reading first novels. This one didn't disappoint. #books #authors #Kenya #novels

Kay Canal @kaycanal.bsky.social · 5d

Fall colors before the big dark takes full hold in the #PNW #autumn #nature #trees #optoutside

Kay Canal @kaycanal.bsky.social · 6d

A precious bouquet at the hairdresser's from a client's yard. Look around you will see small joys in unexpected places. #Dahlia #bloomscrolling #natureindoors #flowers #nature

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Kay Canal @kaycanal.bsky.social · 6d

Peonies keep bringing joy even in autumn, lovely colors to enjoy before winter. #bloomscrolling #nature #autumn #gardening

Kay Canal @kaycanal.bsky.social · 8d

Thanks, it is a rural spot I often walk, no cell coverage, lots of herons. #Tarboo #Quilcene #PNW

Kay Canal @kaycanal.bsky.social · 9d

Canada Geese in the fog. #PNW #birds #nature #autumn #watertherapy

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Kristin Louise Raught Photography 🌀 @kristinlraught.bsky.social · 9d

I really hope my photos help people feel what its like being outside. I don't think enough people spend enough time outside each day. Do you spend a lot of time inside or do you get outside at least once a day?

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Standing Mountain @standingmountain.bsky.social · 10d

Down in the forest
All the leaves and branches
appear the same —

Roots drink the silence,
of leaves that hum below,

Only our hearts will ever know —
beneath the moss and stone,
the ancient rhythm,
of us ours alone.

#TimeAlone

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Kay Canal @kaycanal.bsky.social · 10d

Fall colors & a peaceful reminder to not get too wound up, 20 October 2025. #optoutside #autumn #fall #nature

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George @bemoremammoth.com · 12d

Up close and personal.
#nirds #heron #personal #photography

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Kay Canal @kaycanal.bsky.social · 11d

A Fall rose, a symbol of a season passed. #bloomscrolling #roses #flowers #autumn

Kay Canal @kaycanal.bsky.social · 12d

Barge in #Birmingham near the Black Sabbath Bridge #UK #boats #optoutside

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KatEagle @kateorlyk.bsky.social · 12d

☀️Octobre color❤️
🤍💙💛🩷💜🧡🤎💚 #photooctobre #automne #nature

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John Scurlock @johnscurlock.bsky.social · Jan 11

An afternoon visit with Mount Shuksan, North Cascades National Park, with Mount Baker in the background. #landscapephotography #photography #blackandwhitephotography #aerialphotography #mountains

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Victoria Law @victorialaw.bsky.social · 13d

Thread on censorship & #bannedbooks👇🏽

prince egregious, heir apparent @sonofahurricane.bsky.social · 13d

For Prison Banned Books Week, I want to say: it is worse than maybe it ever has been regarding censorship in prisons. It is worse than five years ago. It is worse than 50 years ago.

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Kay Canal @kaycanal.bsky.social · 13d

Colorful punjabi sweet store in #Birmingham #UK

Kay Canal @kaycanal.bsky.social · 13d

Mt Tahoma at sunset 15 October 2025 #nature #Seattle
#optoutside #PNW

Kay Canal @kaycanal.bsky.social · 13d

Autumn scene at the Midlands Art Center in #Birmingham
#UK #nature #trees

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Shadowmac Photography 📸 @shadowmacphotos.bsky.social · 19d

Autumn Calm - Alouette Lake - Golden Ears Provincial Park, Maple Ridge, British Columbia 🇨🇦

#reflection #lake #autumn #calm #mapleridge #britishcolumbia #explorebc #panorama #pano #stunday #landscapephotography #naturephotography #mountains #outdoors #hiking #camping #yourbcparks #bc #canada

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