Jim Lockard
@jimlockard.bsky.social
Live in Lyon, France. Author, blogger, speaker, lifelong student. Progressive, liberal, spiritual. Into wine, food, travel. No chat.
From Baltimore, MD
Blog: NewThoughtEvolutionary.Wordpress.com
Image is of a figure from the Abbey at Cluny, FR
From Baltimore, MD
Blog: NewThoughtEvolutionary.Wordpress.com
Image is of a figure from the Abbey at Cluny, FR
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December 10, 2025 at 1:44 AM
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Eileen Higgins becomes Miami’s first Democratic mayor in 30 years
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Eileen Higgins becomes Miami’s first Democratic mayor in 30 years
In stunning upset victory, Higgins also becomes first woman in post and first non-Hispanic candidate since 90s
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Eileen Higgins becomes Miami’s first Democratic mayor in 30 years
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Good for her.
December 8, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Good for her.
R.O. Blechman CBS Christmas Message (1966)
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December 8, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Good morning #BlueSky
“The president is a nationalist. A nationalist encourages us to be our worst, and then tells us that we are the best. Although endlessly brooding on power, victory, defeat, revenge tends to be 'uninterested in what happens in the real world." ~ George Orwell, 1984
“The president is a nationalist. A nationalist encourages us to be our worst, and then tells us that we are the best. Although endlessly brooding on power, victory, defeat, revenge tends to be 'uninterested in what happens in the real world." ~ George Orwell, 1984
December 8, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Good morning #BlueSky
“The president is a nationalist. A nationalist encourages us to be our worst, and then tells us that we are the best. Although endlessly brooding on power, victory, defeat, revenge tends to be 'uninterested in what happens in the real world." ~ George Orwell, 1984
“The president is a nationalist. A nationalist encourages us to be our worst, and then tells us that we are the best. Although endlessly brooding on power, victory, defeat, revenge tends to be 'uninterested in what happens in the real world." ~ George Orwell, 1984
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"The war in Ukraine resembles the beginning of World War II.
Secret negotiations between the US and Russia about Ukrainian territories — dangerously echo the Munich Agreement of 1938.
If we allow Russia to emerge from this conflict as the winner, we will all lose.”-Czech President P.Pavel
#Nowar
Secret negotiations between the US and Russia about Ukrainian territories — dangerously echo the Munich Agreement of 1938.
If we allow Russia to emerge from this conflict as the winner, we will all lose.”-Czech President P.Pavel
#Nowar
December 7, 2025 at 3:15 PM
"The war in Ukraine resembles the beginning of World War II.
Secret negotiations between the US and Russia about Ukrainian territories — dangerously echo the Munich Agreement of 1938.
If we allow Russia to emerge from this conflict as the winner, we will all lose.”-Czech President P.Pavel
#Nowar
Secret negotiations between the US and Russia about Ukrainian territories — dangerously echo the Munich Agreement of 1938.
If we allow Russia to emerge from this conflict as the winner, we will all lose.”-Czech President P.Pavel
#Nowar
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Good morning #BlueSky
“As you proceed through life, following your own path, birds will shit on you. Don't bother to brush it off.
Getting a comedic view of your situation gives you spiritual distance.
Having a sense of humor saves you.” ~J Campbell
"If you are falling….dive." ~Joseph Campbell
“As you proceed through life, following your own path, birds will shit on you. Don't bother to brush it off.
Getting a comedic view of your situation gives you spiritual distance.
Having a sense of humor saves you.” ~J Campbell
"If you are falling….dive." ~Joseph Campbell
December 7, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Good morning #BlueSky
“As you proceed through life, following your own path, birds will shit on you. Don't bother to brush it off.
Getting a comedic view of your situation gives you spiritual distance.
Having a sense of humor saves you.” ~J Campbell
"If you are falling….dive." ~Joseph Campbell
“As you proceed through life, following your own path, birds will shit on you. Don't bother to brush it off.
Getting a comedic view of your situation gives you spiritual distance.
Having a sense of humor saves you.” ~J Campbell
"If you are falling….dive." ~Joseph Campbell
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One Source of Bad Information, by Robert Bly
(quoted in Wild Things: A Geography of Grief by Barbara Wansbrough)
(quoted in Wild Things: A Geography of Grief by Barbara Wansbrough)
December 6, 2025 at 2:47 PM
One Source of Bad Information, by Robert Bly
(quoted in Wild Things: A Geography of Grief by Barbara Wansbrough)
(quoted in Wild Things: A Geography of Grief by Barbara Wansbrough)
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How does global warming cause colder winter storms? whowhatwhy.org/2019/11/23/t...
The Paradox of Global Warming and Colder Winters - WhoWhatWhy
If the cold weather makes it harder for you to argue with climate change deniers about the existence of global warming, this story is for you.
whowhatwhy.org
December 5, 2025 at 5:47 PM
How does global warming cause colder winter storms? whowhatwhy.org/2019/11/23/t...
Good Morning #BlueSky
“When I #retired I knew that I had to create a new life. I changed my manner of thinking about my life, moving out of the sphere of achievement, into the sphere of enjoyment and appreciation, relaxing into the wonder of it all.” ~ Joseph Campbell
#retire
“When I #retired I knew that I had to create a new life. I changed my manner of thinking about my life, moving out of the sphere of achievement, into the sphere of enjoyment and appreciation, relaxing into the wonder of it all.” ~ Joseph Campbell
#retire
December 6, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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Between Auroras and Dawn — A South Pole Sunrise After the Longest Night on Earth’ by © Aman Chokshi | Royal Society Publishing Photography Competition 2025
December 5, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Between Auroras and Dawn — A South Pole Sunrise After the Longest Night on Earth’ by © Aman Chokshi | Royal Society Publishing Photography Competition 2025
Good morning #BlueSky:
“You must have an hour or so a day, where you don’t know what was in the newspapers, you don’t know who your friends are, you don’t know what you owe anybody; a place where you simply experience and bring forth what you are and what you might be.” ~ Joseph Campbell
“You must have an hour or so a day, where you don’t know what was in the newspapers, you don’t know who your friends are, you don’t know what you owe anybody; a place where you simply experience and bring forth what you are and what you might be.” ~ Joseph Campbell
December 5, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Good morning #BlueSky:
“You must have an hour or so a day, where you don’t know what was in the newspapers, you don’t know who your friends are, you don’t know what you owe anybody; a place where you simply experience and bring forth what you are and what you might be.” ~ Joseph Campbell
“You must have an hour or so a day, where you don’t know what was in the newspapers, you don’t know who your friends are, you don’t know what you owe anybody; a place where you simply experience and bring forth what you are and what you might be.” ~ Joseph Campbell
Good morning #BlueSky
“The warrior’s approach is to say ‘yes’ to life: ‘yea’ to it all. Participate joyfully in the sorrows of the world. We cannot cure the world of sorrows, but we can choose to live in joy.” ~ Joseph Campbell
“The warrior’s approach is to say ‘yes’ to life: ‘yea’ to it all. Participate joyfully in the sorrows of the world. We cannot cure the world of sorrows, but we can choose to live in joy.” ~ Joseph Campbell
December 4, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Good morning #BlueSky
“The warrior’s approach is to say ‘yes’ to life: ‘yea’ to it all. Participate joyfully in the sorrows of the world. We cannot cure the world of sorrows, but we can choose to live in joy.” ~ Joseph Campbell
“The warrior’s approach is to say ‘yes’ to life: ‘yea’ to it all. Participate joyfully in the sorrows of the world. We cannot cure the world of sorrows, but we can choose to live in joy.” ~ Joseph Campbell
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In 2000, almost 90% of Denmark's electricity was from fossil fuels. By 2024, 90% of their electricity was from renewables. ⚡ Energy transitions can happen faster than we think!
December 2, 2025 at 5:09 PM
In 2000, almost 90% of Denmark's electricity was from fossil fuels. By 2024, 90% of their electricity was from renewables. ⚡ Energy transitions can happen faster than we think!
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I’m amazed by the number of people who have never heard of the American artist Norman Rockwell who did both of these works
December 2, 2025 at 9:20 PM
I’m amazed by the number of people who have never heard of the American artist Norman Rockwell who did both of these works
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Más del 75% de los cultivos alimentarios dependen de insectos polinizadores...
December 2, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Más del 75% de los cultivos alimentarios dependen de insectos polinizadores...
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This timing makes a lot more sense now, doesn’t it?
Adm. Alvin Holsey resigned in October as commander of U.S. Southern Command right after flagging concerns about those U.S. military strikes on “suspected” drug boats in the Caribbean.
He served for 37 years.
Adm. Alvin Holsey resigned in October as commander of U.S. Southern Command right after flagging concerns about those U.S. military strikes on “suspected” drug boats in the Caribbean.
He served for 37 years.
December 3, 2025 at 2:14 PM
This timing makes a lot more sense now, doesn’t it?
Adm. Alvin Holsey resigned in October as commander of U.S. Southern Command right after flagging concerns about those U.S. military strikes on “suspected” drug boats in the Caribbean.
He served for 37 years.
Adm. Alvin Holsey resigned in October as commander of U.S. Southern Command right after flagging concerns about those U.S. military strikes on “suspected” drug boats in the Caribbean.
He served for 37 years.
Good morning #Bluesky
“Are we divided inside? If we are divided inside, there's no way in hell or heaven that tomorrow we're not going to have a divided world. It doesn't matter if we've got the best intentions in the universe; what really matters is the state from which we act.” ~ Adyashanti
“Are we divided inside? If we are divided inside, there's no way in hell or heaven that tomorrow we're not going to have a divided world. It doesn't matter if we've got the best intentions in the universe; what really matters is the state from which we act.” ~ Adyashanti
December 3, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Good morning #Bluesky
“Are we divided inside? If we are divided inside, there's no way in hell or heaven that tomorrow we're not going to have a divided world. It doesn't matter if we've got the best intentions in the universe; what really matters is the state from which we act.” ~ Adyashanti
“Are we divided inside? If we are divided inside, there's no way in hell or heaven that tomorrow we're not going to have a divided world. It doesn't matter if we've got the best intentions in the universe; what really matters is the state from which we act.” ~ Adyashanti
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Somehow this is the worst part.
Yet again I'd like to thank the publishing industry, Hollywood, and Yale Law School for ensuring this bigot's rise to prominence.
Yet again I'd like to thank the publishing industry, Hollywood, and Yale Law School for ensuring this bigot's rise to prominence.
December 3, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Somehow this is the worst part.
Yet again I'd like to thank the publishing industry, Hollywood, and Yale Law School for ensuring this bigot's rise to prominence.
Yet again I'd like to thank the publishing industry, Hollywood, and Yale Law School for ensuring this bigot's rise to prominence.
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Remember in May when Trump gave asylum to 17 family members of the Sinaloa cartel after making a deal with El Chapo’s son? And did you know in 2013, El Chapo bribed Juan Hernandez- who trump just pardoned - in exchange for protection in Honduras? I’m sure it’s all just a coincidence.
December 2, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Remember in May when Trump gave asylum to 17 family members of the Sinaloa cartel after making a deal with El Chapo’s son? And did you know in 2013, El Chapo bribed Juan Hernandez- who trump just pardoned - in exchange for protection in Honduras? I’m sure it’s all just a coincidence.
Good morning #BlueSky
"You are going to ruffle some feathers if you want to fly. When you stand up and begin to shine, you become a target. Shine on anyways. Who gives a damn about the negative opinion of others?" ~ Mastin Kipp
"Wanting to be liked is fatal." ~ Gloria Vanderbilt
"You are going to ruffle some feathers if you want to fly. When you stand up and begin to shine, you become a target. Shine on anyways. Who gives a damn about the negative opinion of others?" ~ Mastin Kipp
"Wanting to be liked is fatal." ~ Gloria Vanderbilt
December 2, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Good morning #BlueSky
"You are going to ruffle some feathers if you want to fly. When you stand up and begin to shine, you become a target. Shine on anyways. Who gives a damn about the negative opinion of others?" ~ Mastin Kipp
"Wanting to be liked is fatal." ~ Gloria Vanderbilt
"You are going to ruffle some feathers if you want to fly. When you stand up and begin to shine, you become a target. Shine on anyways. Who gives a damn about the negative opinion of others?" ~ Mastin Kipp
"Wanting to be liked is fatal." ~ Gloria Vanderbilt
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If blowing up survivors in the water was the right thing to do because they are “narco-terrorists” (trust us, bro) and deserve no quarter, why did we rescue two other survivors in a different strike, fly them home, and let them go free?
December 2, 2025 at 2:16 AM
If blowing up survivors in the water was the right thing to do because they are “narco-terrorists” (trust us, bro) and deserve no quarter, why did we rescue two other survivors in a different strike, fly them home, and let them go free?
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One issue is the constitution being written by educated men, imagined that future citizens and leaders would be as educated as them or more, and that therefore their future was always going to be one that respected unwritten but agreed upon centuries of English legal tradition
December 1, 2025 at 8:06 PM
One issue is the constitution being written by educated men, imagined that future citizens and leaders would be as educated as them or more, and that therefore their future was always going to be one that respected unwritten but agreed upon centuries of English legal tradition
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This Is What It’s Like In Our Country Every Day….
November 30, 2025 at 5:54 PM
This Is What It’s Like In Our Country Every Day….