Melora
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Soap maker, animal lover, photographer, gardener, reader… Here to learn, encourage, and share pretty pictures 😁
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Word of the Day is ‘ingordigiousness’ (18th century): extreme greed at the expense of principles.
February 26, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Word of the Day is ‘ingordigiousness’ (18th century): extreme greed at the expense of principles.
The contrast between the rumpled, tired looking older lady cardinal and the fresh, sweet young thing caught my eye.
February 15, 2025 at 10:44 PM
The contrast between the rumpled, tired looking older lady cardinal and the fresh, sweet young thing caught my eye.
Sitting inside and taking pictures of birds in the cold rain makes me feel kind of guilty. I mean, they Could come sit on the covered porch, but I haven't yet figured out how to communicate this to them.
February 15, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Sitting inside and taking pictures of birds in the cold rain makes me feel kind of guilty. I mean, they Could come sit on the covered porch, but I haven't yet figured out how to communicate this to them.
This is Scooby, a dog nephew of mine. Today is his birthday (he shares it with my sister-in-law) and apparently this pink princess hat is a birthday tradition. Don't feel too bad for him -- I'm pretty sure he also got a puppy cake♥️
February 15, 2025 at 10:28 PM
This is Scooby, a dog nephew of mine. Today is his birthday (he shares it with my sister-in-law) and apparently this pink princess hat is a birthday tradition. Don't feel too bad for him -- I'm pretty sure he also got a puppy cake♥️
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Awakening. Dolomites, Italy. Oct 2016.
January 26, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Awakening. Dolomites, Italy. Oct 2016.
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Safety Tip: in the event of an animal attack, show the animal that you do not have any treats in your hands. It could work, who knows.
February 15, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Safety Tip: in the event of an animal attack, show the animal that you do not have any treats in your hands. It could work, who knows.
I was so excited to see crocuses yesterday! I'm So ready for spring! But also, the winter light on the leaves is beautiful. And look at this poor stressed-out male cardinal! He and another fellow were disputing territory and I felt so sorry for him! The females are enjoying their last peaceful days!
February 12, 2025 at 9:38 PM
I was so excited to see crocuses yesterday! I'm So ready for spring! But also, the winter light on the leaves is beautiful. And look at this poor stressed-out male cardinal! He and another fellow were disputing territory and I felt so sorry for him! The females are enjoying their last peaceful days!
We had a couple pretty days but are now back to dark, cold, and drizzle. But I have pictures, so it definitely happened! A very floofy red-tailed hawk, some mallard ducks, and a bald eagle! The eagle is blurry because I was so excited that I forgot to change the shutter speed😂
February 12, 2025 at 9:25 PM
We had a couple pretty days but are now back to dark, cold, and drizzle. But I have pictures, so it definitely happened! A very floofy red-tailed hawk, some mallard ducks, and a bald eagle! The eagle is blurry because I was so excited that I forgot to change the shutter speed😂
Nothing shameful to see though, I’m sure.🤬
What the actual *?! The White House has designated Mr. Musk’s office, the United States DOGE Service, as an entity protected from public records requests and most judicial intervention until at least 2034, by classifying its documents as presidential records.
February 11, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Nothing shameful to see though, I’m sure.🤬
I was a librarian in my younger days and the increasing attacks on libraries (and librarians) makes me very sad.
Rhea Young, the Montgomery County Memorial Library System Director, was abruptly terminated after a coordinated influence campaign to oust her by local conservative groups.
The local blogger behind the campaign has called librarians "groomerbrarians":
www.chron.com/news/houston...
The local blogger behind the campaign has called librarians "groomerbrarians":
www.chron.com/news/houston...
Montgomery Co. library director fired amid conservative influence campaign
Montgomery County Library Director Rhea Young is navigating unemployment after suddenly being terminated due to a growing effort to crack down on censorship.
www.chron.com
February 11, 2025 at 12:16 AM
I was a librarian in my younger days and the increasing attacks on libraries (and librarians) makes me very sad.
First, the title. Stopped me dead in my scroll. Second, every morning after I read the news my brain needs a total reset. Happy little planarians!
February 8, 2025 at 1:31 PM
First, the title. Stopped me dead in my scroll. Second, every morning after I read the news my brain needs a total reset. Happy little planarians!
One last pic. I love the no-nonsense expression on this lady cardinal♥️
February 1, 2025 at 11:59 PM
One last pic. I love the no-nonsense expression on this lady cardinal♥️
I keep meaning to find a new place to walk so that I might, perhaps, see new birds. But, then, I'm awfully fond of Downy Woodpeckers and Bluebirds and also, very much, a creature of habit😉
February 1, 2025 at 11:14 PM
I keep meaning to find a new place to walk so that I might, perhaps, see new birds. But, then, I'm awfully fond of Downy Woodpeckers and Bluebirds and also, very much, a creature of habit😉
This lovely photo by Carlos Alejandro spoke to me tonight.
January 31, 2025 at 2:04 AM
This lovely photo by Carlos Alejandro spoke to me tonight.
I need to walk Here! Such a lovely photo and beach💕
Another day of trying to replace the terrible news on your feed with beautiful landscape photography 📸
Cannon Beach, Oregon
#photography #longexposure #ocean #oceanscape #oregon #oregoncoast
Cannon Beach, Oregon
#photography #longexposure #ocean #oceanscape #oregon #oregoncoast
January 27, 2025 at 8:51 PM
I need to walk Here! Such a lovely photo and beach💕
I’ve been strictly limiting my news intake and Still, stuff like this sneaks through …
“Whereas health care for women should also address the needs of men, families, and communities as they relate to women’s health care;”
(from this example of what Congress is up to www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr...
“Whereas health care for women should also address the needs of men, families, and communities as they relate to women’s health care;”
(from this example of what Congress is up to www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr...
www.congress.gov
January 27, 2025 at 8:46 PM
I’ve been strictly limiting my news intake and Still, stuff like this sneaks through …
“Whereas health care for women should also address the needs of men, families, and communities as they relate to women’s health care;”
(from this example of what Congress is up to www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr...
“Whereas health care for women should also address the needs of men, families, and communities as they relate to women’s health care;”
(from this example of what Congress is up to www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr...
I didn’t see these chemicals in the NexGard pills my Finn gets but must remember to check on the ones it does use. Poor songbirds have enough troubles!
Pet owners accidentally poisoning garden birds.
Our latest research finds pet flea treatments (fipronil and imidacloprid) in 100% of blue tit and great tit nests, with nestling mortality higher in the more contaminated nest. @SongBirdSBS @SussexUni @CannelleTassin
Our latest research finds pet flea treatments (fipronil and imidacloprid) in 100% of blue tit and great tit nests, with nestling mortality higher in the more contaminated nest. @SongBirdSBS @SussexUni @CannelleTassin
January 27, 2025 at 1:42 PM
I didn’t see these chemicals in the NexGard pills my Finn gets but must remember to check on the ones it does use. Poor songbirds have enough troubles!
Ooof. It's been a while but it has been too cold for much picture taking. For me. Because my fingers get frozen very quickly😅 But this week is supposed to be warmer!
January 26, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Ooof. It's been a while but it has been too cold for much picture taking. For me. Because my fingers get frozen very quickly😅 But this week is supposed to be warmer!
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It's been a busy week but I found some time to sneak out and admire the birds anyway!
December 20, 2024 at 8:54 PM
It's been a busy week but I found some time to sneak out and admire the birds anyway!
Finally a sunny day! Also cold, but really beautiful. I love how sleek this Cedar Waxwing looks, though I relate much more to the rumpled Titmouse!
December 12, 2024 at 8:08 PM
Finally a sunny day! Also cold, but really beautiful. I love how sleek this Cedar Waxwing looks, though I relate much more to the rumpled Titmouse!
A great image and an extremely relatable story to go with it!😅
December 7, 2024 at 7:21 PM
A great image and an extremely relatable story to go with it!😅
It's been SO cold lately. My fingers are practically frozen and I'm Inside, with central heat. This little Northern Mockingbird is a brave little figure on his windblown stump, buffeted by icy winds but stalwart. I'd have never made it as a bird. Also, a very round robin and bright-eyed kildeer.
December 7, 2024 at 2:49 PM
It's been SO cold lately. My fingers are practically frozen and I'm Inside, with central heat. This little Northern Mockingbird is a brave little figure on his windblown stump, buffeted by icy winds but stalwart. I'd have never made it as a bird. Also, a very round robin and bright-eyed kildeer.
What an awesome picture!💕
December 3, 2024 at 5:37 PM
What an awesome picture!💕