Gregory Conrad McCracken
@gcmc.bsky.social
Teacher, musician, photographer, reader... artist. Because the world is a beautiful place.
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Democracy is when voters choose their leaders. Autocracy is when leaders choose their voters.
Kristi Noem: "When it gets to Election Day, we've been proactive to make sure we have the right people voting, electing the right leaders to lead this country."
February 14, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Democracy is when voters choose their leaders. Autocracy is when leaders choose their voters.
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Absolutely one of my favorite museums ever -- Edinburgh Natural History Museum, Scotland...
February 14, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Absolutely one of my favorite museums ever -- Edinburgh Natural History Museum, Scotland...
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If you’re looking for a Valentine’s Day treat I recommend this PennDel’s Bakehouse chocolate strawberry heart cake! It might be the best cake they’ve made.
They offer many sweet & savory baked goods - including vegan and gluten free. They’re on Portola at San Pablo in El Cerrito - check them out!
They offer many sweet & savory baked goods - including vegan and gluten free. They’re on Portola at San Pablo in El Cerrito - check them out!
February 14, 2026 at 2:52 AM
If you’re looking for a Valentine’s Day treat I recommend this PennDel’s Bakehouse chocolate strawberry heart cake! It might be the best cake they’ve made.
They offer many sweet & savory baked goods - including vegan and gluten free. They’re on Portola at San Pablo in El Cerrito - check them out!
They offer many sweet & savory baked goods - including vegan and gluten free. They’re on Portola at San Pablo in El Cerrito - check them out!
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He really is the weakest senator there is. Two people have been murdered, there’s been no accountability, and he believes the Senate is powerless. He believes Trump gets what Trump wants.
February 13, 2026 at 1:52 PM
He really is the weakest senator there is. Two people have been murdered, there’s been no accountability, and he believes the Senate is powerless. He believes Trump gets what Trump wants.
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This is concerning, that a rep feels they must post this. A lot in our coalition has felt the same way and worried about it, but didn’t think we’d be here publicly.
February 14, 2026 at 1:27 AM
This is concerning, that a rep feels they must post this. A lot in our coalition has felt the same way and worried about it, but didn’t think we’d be here publicly.
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❗️President Zelenskyy met with skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych, who was disqualified from the 2026 Olympics because of a helmet dedicated to the memory of Ukrainian athletes killed by Russia. The President awarded him the Order of Freedom and thanked him for his principled stance and courage.
February 14, 2026 at 7:52 AM
❗️President Zelenskyy met with skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych, who was disqualified from the 2026 Olympics because of a helmet dedicated to the memory of Ukrainian athletes killed by Russia. The President awarded him the Order of Freedom and thanked him for his principled stance and courage.
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Impeach, arrest, and prosecute them all. Anything less is being complicit.
February 11, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Impeach, arrest, and prosecute them all. Anything less is being complicit.
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M78 in Orion. Data from 2024
Esprit 100ED, ASI294MC Pro, UV/IR cut filter
6 Hours of data.
#astronomy #astrophotography
Esprit 100ED, ASI294MC Pro, UV/IR cut filter
6 Hours of data.
#astronomy #astrophotography
February 12, 2026 at 11:26 AM
M78 in Orion. Data from 2024
Esprit 100ED, ASI294MC Pro, UV/IR cut filter
6 Hours of data.
#astronomy #astrophotography
Esprit 100ED, ASI294MC Pro, UV/IR cut filter
6 Hours of data.
#astronomy #astrophotography
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February 11, 2026 at 6:19 PM
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A not-completely-exhaustive illustration of our winter shorebirds, but these are the species that you’re most likely to see during winter around Teesmouth (northeast England).
🐡🪶
#birdingNortheast
🐡🪶
#birdingNortheast
February 11, 2026 at 4:48 PM
A not-completely-exhaustive illustration of our winter shorebirds, but these are the species that you’re most likely to see during winter around Teesmouth (northeast England).
🐡🪶
#birdingNortheast
🐡🪶
#birdingNortheast
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My 70 year old dad, whose favorite band is The Righteous Brothers, just informed me that he enjoyed the Bad Bunny show bc even though he didn’t understand the words, “it seemed like everyone on stage was having a good time!” So there ya go lol.
February 12, 2026 at 2:38 AM
My 70 year old dad, whose favorite band is The Righteous Brothers, just informed me that he enjoyed the Bad Bunny show bc even though he didn’t understand the words, “it seemed like everyone on stage was having a good time!” So there ya go lol.
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Throwback to Pam Bondi’s campaign ad for Florida AG:
“I’ll fight to put human trafficking monsters where they belong. Behind bars.”
The ad aged. The internet remembers.
“I’ll fight to put human trafficking monsters where they belong. Behind bars.”
The ad aged. The internet remembers.
February 12, 2026 at 3:26 AM
Throwback to Pam Bondi’s campaign ad for Florida AG:
“I’ll fight to put human trafficking monsters where they belong. Behind bars.”
The ad aged. The internet remembers.
“I’ll fight to put human trafficking monsters where they belong. Behind bars.”
The ad aged. The internet remembers.
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#Antique Watches, Cameras, and Medical Equipment Morph Into Meticulous #Steampunk #Spiders by Peter Szucsy #art
More information and photos of his amazing art are found here: www.thisiscolossal.com/2020/11/pete...
More information and photos of his amazing art are found here: www.thisiscolossal.com/2020/11/pete...
February 10, 2026 at 12:38 AM
#Antique Watches, Cameras, and Medical Equipment Morph Into Meticulous #Steampunk #Spiders by Peter Szucsy #art
More information and photos of his amazing art are found here: www.thisiscolossal.com/2020/11/pete...
More information and photos of his amazing art are found here: www.thisiscolossal.com/2020/11/pete...
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Daily dose of green ... website up and running finally ...
#photography #nature #trees #canada #landscape #fujifilm #forest #rainforest #vancouver #fog
#photography #nature #trees #canada #landscape #fujifilm #forest #rainforest #vancouver #fog
February 10, 2026 at 3:20 AM
Daily dose of green ... website up and running finally ...
#photography #nature #trees #canada #landscape #fujifilm #forest #rainforest #vancouver #fog
#photography #nature #trees #canada #landscape #fujifilm #forest #rainforest #vancouver #fog
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Stemonitis sp Slime Mold. NWT, Canada.
#myxomycetes #fungifriends
The larger slime mold is about 2cm high.
#myxomycetes #fungifriends
The larger slime mold is about 2cm high.
February 9, 2026 at 9:41 PM
Stemonitis sp Slime Mold. NWT, Canada.
#myxomycetes #fungifriends
The larger slime mold is about 2cm high.
#myxomycetes #fungifriends
The larger slime mold is about 2cm high.
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Octopuses 🐙 have been wandering in the oceans for 296 million years.
They have three hearts and blue blood and are amazing
#MondayMorning
They have three hearts and blue blood and are amazing
#MondayMorning
February 9, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Octopuses 🐙 have been wandering in the oceans for 296 million years.
They have three hearts and blue blood and are amazing
#MondayMorning
They have three hearts and blue blood and are amazing
#MondayMorning
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I loved Bad Bunny’s halftime performance. It made me want to dance. It did not matter that I did not understand most of what he was saying because the music made me feel good. I can’t understand most of the performers today anyway. It is supposed to be English but I am not always sure
February 9, 2026 at 5:13 PM
I loved Bad Bunny’s halftime performance. It made me want to dance. It did not matter that I did not understand most of what he was saying because the music made me feel good. I can’t understand most of the performers today anyway. It is supposed to be English but I am not always sure
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And just for a moment, America was great again…
February 10, 2026 at 2:53 AM
And just for a moment, America was great again…
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Bad Bunny's Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show
YouTube video by NFL
youtu.be
February 9, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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AOC on DHS Warehouses: I think every American should be alarmed. They are building—and have built—a black box system that disappears people, both immigrants and U.S. citizens alike.
February 10, 2026 at 1:30 AM
AOC on DHS Warehouses: I think every American should be alarmed. They are building—and have built—a black box system that disappears people, both immigrants and U.S. citizens alike.
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Congress has the power to subpoena witnesses, hold public hearings, and establish an independent commission to review the Epstein files.
What remains unclear is whether lawmakers have the political will to use those tools.
What remains unclear is whether lawmakers have the political will to use those tools.
February 8, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Congress has the power to subpoena witnesses, hold public hearings, and establish an independent commission to review the Epstein files.
What remains unclear is whether lawmakers have the political will to use those tools.
What remains unclear is whether lawmakers have the political will to use those tools.