El of LA
@elofla.bsky.social
Bio-Anthropologist/Linguist/IT/Writing professional. Post on social issues/indicators, environment, justice, evolution (which we're failing at). Slava Ukraini. "We all do better when we all do better!" (Here since 9-2023. I keep feed short.) No lists pls.
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El of LA
@elofla.bsky.social
· Jul 5
I believe in the saying, "We all do better when we all do better."
NOTHING ELSE WILL SUFFICE.
May the forces of Democracy beat the forces of fascism. Who wants the greedy, grifting, billionaires to be the ones surviving underground in a climate too hot for anything to survive on the surface? 👇
I believe in the saying, "We all do better when we all do better."
NOTHING ELSE WILL SUFFICE.
May the forces of Democracy beat the forces of fascism. Who wants the greedy, grifting, billionaires to be the ones surviving underground in a climate too hot for anything to survive on the surface? 👇
James B. Greenberg, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology, Founding Editor of the Journal of Political Ecology, and past president of the Political Ecology Society.
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From Legal Belonging to Collective Suspicion: Somali Communities and Authoritarian Drift
The Politics of Suspicion and the Slow Unmaking of Equal Citizenship
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December 8, 2025 at 2:25 AM
James B. Greenberg, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology, Founding Editor of the Journal of Political Ecology, and past president of the Political Ecology Society.
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Timothy Snyder
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Land War or Self-Terrorism?
Trump's Likely Next Step
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December 8, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Timothy Snyder
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Dan Rather's, "Steady" - his 'reason to smile' for this Sunday.
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The Soundtrack that Sparked a Genre
A Reason To Smile
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December 8, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Dan Rather's, "Steady" - his 'reason to smile' for this Sunday.
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Something worth thinking about!
December 6, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Something worth thinking about!
This is my annual post to thank my Father In Law for his service at Pearl Harbor and throughout WW2. My FIL's dry dock was sunk in the attack on Pearl Harbor and only having had leave to be in the City the night before saved his life. RIP Edward. You were a brave antifa. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/YFD-2
YFD-2 - Wikipedia
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December 8, 2025 at 12:01 AM
This is my annual post to thank my Father In Law for his service at Pearl Harbor and throughout WW2. My FIL's dry dock was sunk in the attack on Pearl Harbor and only having had leave to be in the City the night before saved his life. RIP Edward. You were a brave antifa. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/YFD-2
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Reaching into the clouds. The Forth Road bridge, a suspension bridge opened in 1964 and the Queensferry Crossing, a cable-stayed bridge opened in 2017.
#Photography
#Photography
December 7, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Reaching into the clouds. The Forth Road bridge, a suspension bridge opened in 1964 and the Queensferry Crossing, a cable-stayed bridge opened in 2017.
#Photography
#Photography
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And now for something completely different…
Swedish artist Mathias Kärnlund born 1972 Sweden
"Winter glow"
Acrylic on canvas
81* 65 *cm
“This Painting is, like many this winter, inspired by a view I saw when I was out walking the dog. It is easy to live "here and now" in such situations”
Swedish artist Mathias Kärnlund born 1972 Sweden
"Winter glow"
Acrylic on canvas
81* 65 *cm
“This Painting is, like many this winter, inspired by a view I saw when I was out walking the dog. It is easy to live "here and now" in such situations”
November 30, 2025 at 5:21 PM
And now for something completely different…
Swedish artist Mathias Kärnlund born 1972 Sweden
"Winter glow"
Acrylic on canvas
81* 65 *cm
“This Painting is, like many this winter, inspired by a view I saw when I was out walking the dog. It is easy to live "here and now" in such situations”
Swedish artist Mathias Kärnlund born 1972 Sweden
"Winter glow"
Acrylic on canvas
81* 65 *cm
“This Painting is, like many this winter, inspired by a view I saw when I was out walking the dog. It is easy to live "here and now" in such situations”
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And now for something completely different…
"Rose Lying on a Psalter," detail by Otto Didrik Ottesen (1816-1892)
Danish master of floral still life. Oil on mahogany.
"Rose Lying on a Psalter," detail by Otto Didrik Ottesen (1816-1892)
Danish master of floral still life. Oil on mahogany.
November 30, 2025 at 5:22 PM
And now for something completely different…
"Rose Lying on a Psalter," detail by Otto Didrik Ottesen (1816-1892)
Danish master of floral still life. Oil on mahogany.
"Rose Lying on a Psalter," detail by Otto Didrik Ottesen (1816-1892)
Danish master of floral still life. Oil on mahogany.
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Rise and Shine!!
Inge Löök - Finnish Illustrator 1951 -
“The Merry Aunties “
“I couldn’t understand why 2 old aunties became so cherished. I prefer to explore the inner world as opposed to their outer shell; to stay in the small moments which they share so well”-Inge Löök
Inge Löök - Finnish Illustrator 1951 -
“The Merry Aunties “
“I couldn’t understand why 2 old aunties became so cherished. I prefer to explore the inner world as opposed to their outer shell; to stay in the small moments which they share so well”-Inge Löök
December 1, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Rise and Shine!!
Inge Löök - Finnish Illustrator 1951 -
“The Merry Aunties “
“I couldn’t understand why 2 old aunties became so cherished. I prefer to explore the inner world as opposed to their outer shell; to stay in the small moments which they share so well”-Inge Löök
Inge Löök - Finnish Illustrator 1951 -
“The Merry Aunties “
“I couldn’t understand why 2 old aunties became so cherished. I prefer to explore the inner world as opposed to their outer shell; to stay in the small moments which they share so well”-Inge Löök
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And now for something completely different..
Runt kaffebordet (Around the coffee table), 1918 children's book Aunt Green, Aunt Brown, and Aunt Lavender.
Elsa Beskow 1874-1953 Swedish author/illustrator. Among her books: Tale of the Little Little Old Woman, Aunt Green, Aunt Brown and Aunt Lavender
Runt kaffebordet (Around the coffee table), 1918 children's book Aunt Green, Aunt Brown, and Aunt Lavender.
Elsa Beskow 1874-1953 Swedish author/illustrator. Among her books: Tale of the Little Little Old Woman, Aunt Green, Aunt Brown and Aunt Lavender
December 1, 2025 at 4:25 PM
And now for something completely different..
Runt kaffebordet (Around the coffee table), 1918 children's book Aunt Green, Aunt Brown, and Aunt Lavender.
Elsa Beskow 1874-1953 Swedish author/illustrator. Among her books: Tale of the Little Little Old Woman, Aunt Green, Aunt Brown and Aunt Lavender
Runt kaffebordet (Around the coffee table), 1918 children's book Aunt Green, Aunt Brown, and Aunt Lavender.
Elsa Beskow 1874-1953 Swedish author/illustrator. Among her books: Tale of the Little Little Old Woman, Aunt Green, Aunt Brown and Aunt Lavender
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And now for something completely different…
December. Fra Aarets Maaneder
~ December. From Months of The Year
by Theodor Kittelsen, 1890
Mixed media
37 cm x 29 cm
Theodor Kittelsen Museum, Blaafarveværket
the Skuterudhøyden ridge by the Cobalt Mines
See alt text
December. Fra Aarets Maaneder
~ December. From Months of The Year
by Theodor Kittelsen, 1890
Mixed media
37 cm x 29 cm
Theodor Kittelsen Museum, Blaafarveværket
the Skuterudhøyden ridge by the Cobalt Mines
See alt text
December 1, 2025 at 4:29 PM
And now for something completely different…
December. Fra Aarets Maaneder
~ December. From Months of The Year
by Theodor Kittelsen, 1890
Mixed media
37 cm x 29 cm
Theodor Kittelsen Museum, Blaafarveværket
the Skuterudhøyden ridge by the Cobalt Mines
See alt text
December. Fra Aarets Maaneder
~ December. From Months of The Year
by Theodor Kittelsen, 1890
Mixed media
37 cm x 29 cm
Theodor Kittelsen Museum, Blaafarveværket
the Skuterudhøyden ridge by the Cobalt Mines
See alt text
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Rise and Shine!
Pettson and Findus
Sven Nordqvist-1946 is a Swedish writer/illustrator of children's books, best known for his series Pettson and Findus, about the old farmer Pettson and his talented cat Findus. He is also active as a comic artist
Pettson and Findus
Sven Nordqvist-1946 is a Swedish writer/illustrator of children's books, best known for his series Pettson and Findus, about the old farmer Pettson and his talented cat Findus. He is also active as a comic artist
December 2, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Rise and Shine!
Pettson and Findus
Sven Nordqvist-1946 is a Swedish writer/illustrator of children's books, best known for his series Pettson and Findus, about the old farmer Pettson and his talented cat Findus. He is also active as a comic artist
Pettson and Findus
Sven Nordqvist-1946 is a Swedish writer/illustrator of children's books, best known for his series Pettson and Findus, about the old farmer Pettson and his talented cat Findus. He is also active as a comic artist
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Rise and Shine!!
Inge Löök - Finnish Illustrator 1951 -
“The Merry Aunties “
“I couldn’t understand why 2 old aunties became so cherished. I prefer to explore the inner world as opposed to their outer shell; to stay in the small moments which they share so well”-Inge Löök
Inge Löök - Finnish Illustrator 1951 -
“The Merry Aunties “
“I couldn’t understand why 2 old aunties became so cherished. I prefer to explore the inner world as opposed to their outer shell; to stay in the small moments which they share so well”-Inge Löök
December 3, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Rise and Shine!!
Inge Löök - Finnish Illustrator 1951 -
“The Merry Aunties “
“I couldn’t understand why 2 old aunties became so cherished. I prefer to explore the inner world as opposed to their outer shell; to stay in the small moments which they share so well”-Inge Löök
Inge Löök - Finnish Illustrator 1951 -
“The Merry Aunties “
“I couldn’t understand why 2 old aunties became so cherished. I prefer to explore the inner world as opposed to their outer shell; to stay in the small moments which they share so well”-Inge Löök
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And now for something completely different…
Autumn landscape (1910)
Oil.
Harald Oskar Sohlberg (29 November 1869 – 19 June 1935) Norwegian
Autumn landscape (1910)
Oil.
Harald Oskar Sohlberg (29 November 1869 – 19 June 1935) Norwegian
December 3, 2025 at 2:55 PM
And now for something completely different…
Autumn landscape (1910)
Oil.
Harald Oskar Sohlberg (29 November 1869 – 19 June 1935) Norwegian
Autumn landscape (1910)
Oil.
Harald Oskar Sohlberg (29 November 1869 – 19 June 1935) Norwegian
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Rise and Shine!
Pettson and Findus
Sven Nordqvist-1946 is a Swedish writer/illustrator of children's books, best known for his series Pettson and Findus, about the old farmer Pettson and his talented cat Findus. He is also active as a comic artist
Pettson and Findus
Sven Nordqvist-1946 is a Swedish writer/illustrator of children's books, best known for his series Pettson and Findus, about the old farmer Pettson and his talented cat Findus. He is also active as a comic artist
December 4, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Rise and Shine!
Pettson and Findus
Sven Nordqvist-1946 is a Swedish writer/illustrator of children's books, best known for his series Pettson and Findus, about the old farmer Pettson and his talented cat Findus. He is also active as a comic artist
Pettson and Findus
Sven Nordqvist-1946 is a Swedish writer/illustrator of children's books, best known for his series Pettson and Findus, about the old farmer Pettson and his talented cat Findus. He is also active as a comic artist
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And now for something completely different…
Peder Mørk Mønsted (Danish, 1859 - 1941)
"A Snow covered Track in Lillehammer", 1918.
Oil on Canvas, 76.5 × 57 cm.
Peder Mørk Mønsted (Danish, 1859 - 1941)
"A Snow covered Track in Lillehammer", 1918.
Oil on Canvas, 76.5 × 57 cm.
December 4, 2025 at 8:12 PM
And now for something completely different…
Peder Mørk Mønsted (Danish, 1859 - 1941)
"A Snow covered Track in Lillehammer", 1918.
Oil on Canvas, 76.5 × 57 cm.
Peder Mørk Mønsted (Danish, 1859 - 1941)
"A Snow covered Track in Lillehammer", 1918.
Oil on Canvas, 76.5 × 57 cm.
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Rise and Shine!!
Friday Finnish!!
Inge Löök - Finnish Illustrator 1951 -
“The Merry Aunties “
“I couldn’t understand why 2 old aunties became so cherished. I prefer to explore the inner world as opposed to their outer shell; to stay in the small moments which they share so well”-Inge Löök
Friday Finnish!!
Inge Löök - Finnish Illustrator 1951 -
“The Merry Aunties “
“I couldn’t understand why 2 old aunties became so cherished. I prefer to explore the inner world as opposed to their outer shell; to stay in the small moments which they share so well”-Inge Löök
December 5, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Rise and Shine!!
Friday Finnish!!
Inge Löök - Finnish Illustrator 1951 -
“The Merry Aunties “
“I couldn’t understand why 2 old aunties became so cherished. I prefer to explore the inner world as opposed to their outer shell; to stay in the small moments which they share so well”-Inge Löök
Friday Finnish!!
Inge Löök - Finnish Illustrator 1951 -
“The Merry Aunties “
“I couldn’t understand why 2 old aunties became so cherished. I prefer to explore the inner world as opposed to their outer shell; to stay in the small moments which they share so well”-Inge Löök
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Friday Finnish!!
Akseli Gallen-Kallela 1865-1931
Finnish painter best known for illustrations of Kalevala, the Finnish national epic considered a very important aspect of Finnish national identity.
Pariisilainen takapiha
Parisian backyard 1884
28 cm x 23 cm
Oil on canvas
Akseli Gallen-Kallela 1865-1931
Finnish painter best known for illustrations of Kalevala, the Finnish national epic considered a very important aspect of Finnish national identity.
Pariisilainen takapiha
Parisian backyard 1884
28 cm x 23 cm
Oil on canvas
December 5, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Friday Finnish!!
Akseli Gallen-Kallela 1865-1931
Finnish painter best known for illustrations of Kalevala, the Finnish national epic considered a very important aspect of Finnish national identity.
Pariisilainen takapiha
Parisian backyard 1884
28 cm x 23 cm
Oil on canvas
Akseli Gallen-Kallela 1865-1931
Finnish painter best known for illustrations of Kalevala, the Finnish national epic considered a very important aspect of Finnish national identity.
Pariisilainen takapiha
Parisian backyard 1884
28 cm x 23 cm
Oil on canvas
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Rise & Shine!
Elsa Beskow (1874 – 1953) Swedish author/illustrator of children's books. Among her better known books are Tale of the Little Little Old Woman & Aunt Green, Aunt Brown & Aunt Lavender.
Rise and Shine!!
Elsa Beskow (1874 – 1953) Swedish author/illustrator of children's books. Among her better known books are Tale of the Little Little Old Woman & Aunt Green, Aunt Brown & Aunt Lavender.
Rise and Shine!!
December 6, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Rise & Shine!
Elsa Beskow (1874 – 1953) Swedish author/illustrator of children's books. Among her better known books are Tale of the Little Little Old Woman & Aunt Green, Aunt Brown & Aunt Lavender.
Rise and Shine!!
Elsa Beskow (1874 – 1953) Swedish author/illustrator of children's books. Among her better known books are Tale of the Little Little Old Woman & Aunt Green, Aunt Brown & Aunt Lavender.
Rise and Shine!!
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62,000 African Penguins Starving to Death Highlights Humanity-Driven Extinction Crisis www.commondreams.org/news/african...
62,000 African Penguins Starving to Death Highlights Humanity-Driven Extinction Crisis | Common Dreams
A study on starving African penguins highlights the devastating impact of human activity on the planet's biodiversity.
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December 7, 2025 at 11:02 PM
62,000 African Penguins Starving to Death Highlights Humanity-Driven Extinction Crisis www.commondreams.org/news/african...
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This is why it is critical that archives have a disaster management policy, have rehearsed the plan, and appraised and insured their collections to help cover conservation costs.
#archives #library 📚
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#archives #library 📚
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Water leak in the Louvre damages hundreds of works, museum says
Open valve in heating system affects 300 to 400 items just weeks after a brazen jewel theft raised security concerns
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December 7, 2025 at 11:03 PM
This is why it is critical that archives have a disaster management policy, have rehearsed the plan, and appraised and insured their collections to help cover conservation costs.
#archives #library 📚
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
#archives #library 📚
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
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TIPS FROM A SENATE STAFFER effective communication with representatives.
February 3, 2025 at 6:15 AM
TIPS FROM A SENATE STAFFER effective communication with representatives.
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The President promised prices would go back down. In a healthy economy, they almost never do. The normal pattern is: prices jump, then over time your paycheck catches up. The pain comes when wages don't follow—then it's not “inflation” so much as an affordability crisis.
December 7, 2025 at 2:32 PM
The President promised prices would go back down. In a healthy economy, they almost never do. The normal pattern is: prices jump, then over time your paycheck catches up. The pain comes when wages don't follow—then it's not “inflation” so much as an affordability crisis.