Mike Oxford
@mikoxford.bsky.social
Husband, dad, rookie grandpa, birder, music-lover, traveler, photographer (of sorts), beach-bum-in-training
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One more for the #BirdOfTheDay theme of #Stripes Hope you all enjoy your day wherever you are in the world. Take care and see you soon. Remember to support each other. Get on the BOTD feed, like a few and repost if you admire the capture. It’s a community. 😊 #birds #photography #EastCoastKin
December 2, 2025 at 10:05 AM
One more for the #BirdOfTheDay theme of #Stripes Hope you all enjoy your day wherever you are in the world. Take care and see you soon. Remember to support each other. Get on the BOTD feed, like a few and repost if you admire the capture. It’s a community. 😊 #birds #photography #EastCoastKin
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Rainy Days and Mondays
My home office view.
#BlueSkyMonday
#AlphabetChallenge
#WeekWforWindows
#PhotographersOfBlueSky
#EastCoastKin
My home office view.
#BlueSkyMonday
#AlphabetChallenge
#WeekWforWindows
#PhotographersOfBlueSky
#EastCoastKin
December 1, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Rainy Days and Mondays
My home office view.
#BlueSkyMonday
#AlphabetChallenge
#WeekWforWindows
#PhotographersOfBlueSky
#EastCoastKin
My home office view.
#BlueSkyMonday
#AlphabetChallenge
#WeekWforWindows
#PhotographersOfBlueSky
#EastCoastKin
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" What good is the warmth of summer,
without the cold of winter
to give it sweetness. "-John Steinbeck
without the cold of winter
to give it sweetness. "-John Steinbeck
December 1, 2025 at 9:55 PM
" What good is the warmth of summer,
without the cold of winter
to give it sweetness. "-John Steinbeck
without the cold of winter
to give it sweetness. "-John Steinbeck
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Donna graces is with this lush dreamscape
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December 1, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Donna graces is with this lush dreamscape
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Is this what they call
“gaslighting”? 🤔
“gaslighting”? 🤔
HASSETT: Gas prices dropped below $2 a gallon in a lot of places
CORDES: Gas prices on average are still at $3 a galloon
HASSETT: For a few states they got below $2
CORDES: Gas prices on average are still at $3 a galloon
HASSETT: For a few states they got below $2
December 1, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Is this what they call
“gaslighting”? 🤔
“gaslighting”? 🤔
Is this what they call “gaslighting”? 🤔
Number of states where average gas prices are below $2:
Zero.
Number of states where average gas prices are anywhere NEAR $2:
Zero.
Zero.
Number of states where average gas prices are anywhere NEAR $2:
Zero.
HASSETT: Gas prices dropped below $2 a gallon in a lot of places
CORDES: Gas prices on average are still at $3 a galloon
HASSETT: For a few states they got below $2
CORDES: Gas prices on average are still at $3 a galloon
HASSETT: For a few states they got below $2
December 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Is this what they call “gaslighting”? 🤔
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Number of states where average gas prices are below $2:
Zero.
Number of states where average gas prices are anywhere NEAR $2:
Zero.
Zero.
Number of states where average gas prices are anywhere NEAR $2:
Zero.
HASSETT: Gas prices dropped below $2 a gallon in a lot of places
CORDES: Gas prices on average are still at $3 a galloon
HASSETT: For a few states they got below $2
CORDES: Gas prices on average are still at $3 a galloon
HASSETT: For a few states they got below $2
November 30, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Number of states where average gas prices are below $2:
Zero.
Number of states where average gas prices are anywhere NEAR $2:
Zero.
Zero.
Number of states where average gas prices are anywhere NEAR $2:
Zero.
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Sadly relevant today.
December 1, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Sadly relevant today.
For today’s #reflections prompt, I dug this out of the archive — a shy #Sanderling (I think, peeps always challenge my certainty) appears to be exiting the stage and stepping into shadow
I love the warmth of the light and wavy reflection
#BirdOfTheDay
#EastCoastKin
#birds
#birding
#GoldenHour
I love the warmth of the light and wavy reflection
#BirdOfTheDay
#EastCoastKin
#birds
#birding
#GoldenHour
December 1, 2025 at 3:31 PM
For today’s #reflections prompt, I dug this out of the archive — a shy #Sanderling (I think, peeps always challenge my certainty) appears to be exiting the stage and stepping into shadow
I love the warmth of the light and wavy reflection
#BirdOfTheDay
#EastCoastKin
#birds
#birding
#GoldenHour
I love the warmth of the light and wavy reflection
#BirdOfTheDay
#EastCoastKin
#birds
#birding
#GoldenHour
This is what a real Congressional Representative looks like! Unfortunately our Representative is a complete Trump/MAGA tool — looking at you, Buddy Carter (GA 1st District and Senate candidate)
On my way to DC after a great Thanksgiving home.
We need answers on Trump’s Russia dealings, a real investigation into Hegseth's possible war crimes, and swift action to protect the ACA.
We also have 9 bills to finish to keep the government open. No time for ridiculous Republican distractions.
We need answers on Trump’s Russia dealings, a real investigation into Hegseth's possible war crimes, and swift action to protect the ACA.
We also have 9 bills to finish to keep the government open. No time for ridiculous Republican distractions.
December 1, 2025 at 3:03 PM
This is what a real Congressional Representative looks like! Unfortunately our Representative is a complete Trump/MAGA tool — looking at you, Buddy Carter (GA 1st District and Senate candidate)
Perfectly normal.
Can you imagine the press response if this were Biden?
Be careful — your head might explode.
Can you imagine the press response if this were Biden?
Be careful — your head might explode.
December 1, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Perfectly normal.
Can you imagine the press response if this were Biden?
Be careful — your head might explode.
Can you imagine the press response if this were Biden?
Be careful — your head might explode.
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Reflecting sunset. 🌅 See you tomorrow.
December 1, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Reflecting sunset. 🌅 See you tomorrow.
A beautiful musical gift to the BlueSky community from Pete Calandra
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A Thanksgiving Prayer for all the good and talented people I’ve met here in the past year to have a Happy Thanksgiving. #thanksgiving #musicsky #musiciansky #piano #nowplaying #onlybeautifulthings #art
November 30, 2025 at 5:10 PM
A beautiful musical gift to the BlueSky community from Pete Calandra
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Fire on Ice!
#stunday #eastcoastkin #coloraday #orangesun #photography #nature #art #mountainmonday #mountains #scape #light #outdoor #landscape #sunset #stormhour #photohour #hiking #nepal #alpenglow #bluesky #sunday #blueskymonday #landscapephotography #photographersofbluesky #photographersunited
#stunday #eastcoastkin #coloraday #orangesun #photography #nature #art #mountainmonday #mountains #scape #light #outdoor #landscape #sunset #stormhour #photohour #hiking #nepal #alpenglow #bluesky #sunday #blueskymonday #landscapephotography #photographersofbluesky #photographersunited
November 30, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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Good Morning on this last Sunday of November!
It is #Stunday art challenge time.
This was taken from my Iphone a couple of weeks ago, in Kona Village. I was walking to dinner during sunset and that tree was calling for a photo!
#EastCoastKin #Photography #Iphone17ProMax #Hawaii
It is #Stunday art challenge time.
This was taken from my Iphone a couple of weeks ago, in Kona Village. I was walking to dinner during sunset and that tree was calling for a photo!
#EastCoastKin #Photography #Iphone17ProMax #Hawaii
November 30, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Good Morning on this last Sunday of November!
It is #Stunday art challenge time.
This was taken from my Iphone a couple of weeks ago, in Kona Village. I was walking to dinner during sunset and that tree was calling for a photo!
#EastCoastKin #Photography #Iphone17ProMax #Hawaii
It is #Stunday art challenge time.
This was taken from my Iphone a couple of weeks ago, in Kona Village. I was walking to dinner during sunset and that tree was calling for a photo!
#EastCoastKin #Photography #Iphone17ProMax #Hawaii
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Maty 'Raven' (2013) -- Spanish Harlem, Manhattan, NYC
I Started My Portrait Project Mid 2010... Within Two Years I Was Certain I Had Finally Found My Personal Calling... My 'Raison d'Être' ✨
#Stunday ✨ #ImageAndVerse ✨
#Photography #Portrait
#Monochrome #ClassicMono
#EastCoastKin #JayceeCrawford
I Started My Portrait Project Mid 2010... Within Two Years I Was Certain I Had Finally Found My Personal Calling... My 'Raison d'Être' ✨
#Stunday ✨ #ImageAndVerse ✨
#Photography #Portrait
#Monochrome #ClassicMono
#EastCoastKin #JayceeCrawford
November 30, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Maty 'Raven' (2013) -- Spanish Harlem, Manhattan, NYC
I Started My Portrait Project Mid 2010... Within Two Years I Was Certain I Had Finally Found My Personal Calling... My 'Raison d'Être' ✨
#Stunday ✨ #ImageAndVerse ✨
#Photography #Portrait
#Monochrome #ClassicMono
#EastCoastKin #JayceeCrawford
I Started My Portrait Project Mid 2010... Within Two Years I Was Certain I Had Finally Found My Personal Calling... My 'Raison d'Être' ✨
#Stunday ✨ #ImageAndVerse ✨
#Photography #Portrait
#Monochrome #ClassicMono
#EastCoastKin #JayceeCrawford
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And now to something completely different. A frozen bird bath turned tiny universe: ice bubbles drifting in a deep blue basin like distant stars and newborn planets, a reminder that even the coldest mornings can hold a little wonder for #Stunday.
#photography
#PhotographersOfBluesky
#EastCoastKin
#photography
#PhotographersOfBluesky
#EastCoastKin
November 30, 2025 at 5:51 AM
And now to something completely different. A frozen bird bath turned tiny universe: ice bubbles drifting in a deep blue basin like distant stars and newborn planets, a reminder that even the coldest mornings can hold a little wonder for #Stunday.
#photography
#PhotographersOfBluesky
#EastCoastKin
#photography
#PhotographersOfBluesky
#EastCoastKin
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Congress and the supreme court gave their power away to Trump, everything that comes next falls squarely on their shoulders.
November 30, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Congress and the supreme court gave their power away to Trump, everything that comes next falls squarely on their shoulders.
Hello #BirdOfTheDay folks!
I am back after a little getaway with my wife, so here’s a #corvid for today’s prompt.
A Blue Jay lurks in the shadows of a curtain of Spanish Moss. The scene has an almost abstract feel.
#EastCoastKin
#birds
#birding
I am back after a little getaway with my wife, so here’s a #corvid for today’s prompt.
A Blue Jay lurks in the shadows of a curtain of Spanish Moss. The scene has an almost abstract feel.
#EastCoastKin
#birds
#birding
November 30, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Hello #BirdOfTheDay folks!
I am back after a little getaway with my wife, so here’s a #corvid for today’s prompt.
A Blue Jay lurks in the shadows of a curtain of Spanish Moss. The scene has an almost abstract feel.
#EastCoastKin
#birds
#birding
I am back after a little getaway with my wife, so here’s a #corvid for today’s prompt.
A Blue Jay lurks in the shadows of a curtain of Spanish Moss. The scene has an almost abstract feel.
#EastCoastKin
#birds
#birding
I almost forgot! Happy #Caturday to those who celebrate
This sleeping beauty is one of the six-toed menagerie at the Ernest #Hemingway house and museum in #KeyWest. It happens to be snoozing in Hemingway’s study, where he did a lot of his writing
For some reason, he had a thing for 6-toed 🐈s 🤷♂️
This sleeping beauty is one of the six-toed menagerie at the Ernest #Hemingway house and museum in #KeyWest. It happens to be snoozing in Hemingway’s study, where he did a lot of his writing
For some reason, he had a thing for 6-toed 🐈s 🤷♂️
November 29, 2025 at 2:05 PM
I almost forgot! Happy #Caturday to those who celebrate
This sleeping beauty is one of the six-toed menagerie at the Ernest #Hemingway house and museum in #KeyWest. It happens to be snoozing in Hemingway’s study, where he did a lot of his writing
For some reason, he had a thing for 6-toed 🐈s 🤷♂️
This sleeping beauty is one of the six-toed menagerie at the Ernest #Hemingway house and museum in #KeyWest. It happens to be snoozing in Hemingway’s study, where he did a lot of his writing
For some reason, he had a thing for 6-toed 🐈s 🤷♂️
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The Path to Enlightenment
#scape #eastcoastkin #photography #coloraday #BWFri #calssicmono #monochrome #blackandwhite #b&w #nature #art #mountains #travel #hiking #stormhour #friday #photohour #bluesky #mountainmonday #stunday #landscape #nepal #photographersofbluesky #landscapephotography
#scape #eastcoastkin #photography #coloraday #BWFri #calssicmono #monochrome #blackandwhite #b&w #nature #art #mountains #travel #hiking #stormhour #friday #photohour #bluesky #mountainmonday #stunday #landscape #nepal #photographersofbluesky #landscapephotography
November 28, 2025 at 1:28 PM
It’s been awhile since I’ve posted about #Jordan.
The morning sun warms the magnificent facade of Al-Khazneh (The Treasury), the signature edifice of the signature historical attraction in Jordan, #Petra
I can still feel the #warmth radiate from its sandstone face
#BlueSkyArtShow
#EastCoastKin
The morning sun warms the magnificent facade of Al-Khazneh (The Treasury), the signature edifice of the signature historical attraction in Jordan, #Petra
I can still feel the #warmth radiate from its sandstone face
#BlueSkyArtShow
#EastCoastKin
November 29, 2025 at 1:32 PM
It’s been awhile since I’ve posted about #Jordan.
The morning sun warms the magnificent facade of Al-Khazneh (The Treasury), the signature edifice of the signature historical attraction in Jordan, #Petra
I can still feel the #warmth radiate from its sandstone face
#BlueSkyArtShow
#EastCoastKin
The morning sun warms the magnificent facade of Al-Khazneh (The Treasury), the signature edifice of the signature historical attraction in Jordan, #Petra
I can still feel the #warmth radiate from its sandstone face
#BlueSkyArtShow
#EastCoastKin
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This was a fellow human put in harm’s way for no good reason. Her death is a tragedy. May it strengthen our resolve to defy this depraved and lawless regime.
Sarah Beckstrom's ex-boyfriend told NBC News she dreamed of becoming an FBI special agent.
She didn't want to deploy to D.C.
"She hated it. She cried about it."
But she started visiting monuments and museums and started enjoying it.
May she rest in peace.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
She didn't want to deploy to D.C.
"She hated it. She cried about it."
But she started visiting monuments and museums and started enjoying it.
May she rest in peace.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
National Guard member killed in D.C. shooting remembered for 'heart of gold'
The slain soldier’s former boyfriend recalled her empathy and generosity. “She doesn’t even have to know you and she’ll do anything for you,” he said.
www.nbcnews.com
November 29, 2025 at 12:16 AM
This was a fellow human put in harm’s way for no good reason. Her death is a tragedy. May it strengthen our resolve to defy this depraved and lawless regime.
For #scapeday — here’s a #seascape #sundown for your viewing pleasure. This might be more appropriately termed a #skyscape.
The #moon adds to the beauty and a “stealth cloud” in the low center contributes a bit of mysterious vibe
Was a gorgeous evening for a sailing cruise 😊
#KeyWest
The #moon adds to the beauty and a “stealth cloud” in the low center contributes a bit of mysterious vibe
Was a gorgeous evening for a sailing cruise 😊
#KeyWest
November 28, 2025 at 3:24 PM