George
@nonlinearbotanist.bsky.social
Baroque mind that loves Baroque music. Broken mind that loves breakaway minds. I am 68. A radical environmentalist. Happily married for 36 years. Dual citizen. In Canada - NDP or Green Party. In the US - straight Democratic ticket. I am sort of retired.
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George
@nonlinearbotanist.bsky.social
· Dec 22
These Spiritual Democrats Urge Their Party to Take a Leap of Faith
In a party that has grown less religious, some prominent Democrats say discussing their deepest beliefs can be a way to connect — when it’s authentic.
www.nytimes.com
The United Church of Canada has fought for a woman’s right to birth control and abortion since 1923. We believe in science and teach evolution in Sunday School. I think Democratic politicians with strong religious beliefs should campaign on those beliefs.
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/22/u...
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/22/u...
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Don’t sleep on the importance of wetlands, but they’re in danger, says Bob Piercey, who is the education manager at the Fluvarium in St. John’s.
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It’s World Wetlands Day. Here’s what they do for you — and plants and animals
Don’t sleep on the importance of wetlands, but they’re in danger, says Bob Piercey, who is the education manager at the Fluvarium in St. John’s.
www.cbc.ca
February 3, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Don’t sleep on the importance of wetlands, but they’re in danger, says Bob Piercey, who is the education manager at the Fluvarium in St. John’s.
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
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February 3, 2026 at 6:22 AM
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Our friend the Betic Midwife Toad lives in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of southern Spain! Like other midwife toads, males collect fertilized eggs and wrap them around their hind legs to keep them safe until they are ready to hatch! (photo by Víctor González García)
February 3, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Our friend the Betic Midwife Toad lives in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of southern Spain! Like other midwife toads, males collect fertilized eggs and wrap them around their hind legs to keep them safe until they are ready to hatch! (photo by Víctor González García)
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The infamous Shafer Trail in Canyonlands National Park. #photography
February 4, 2026 at 12:32 AM
The infamous Shafer Trail in Canyonlands National Park. #photography
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February 3, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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I've heard from people in other cities "I'd like to see them try that in __!"
No. No, you wouldn't.
We have guns pointed in our faces in MN. I think you'd change your tune if this was happening to you, your family & your neighbors.
Nobody knows EXACTLY how to do this. This is NEW to all of US.
No. No, you wouldn't.
We have guns pointed in our faces in MN. I think you'd change your tune if this was happening to you, your family & your neighbors.
Nobody knows EXACTLY how to do this. This is NEW to all of US.
February 4, 2026 at 3:01 AM
I've heard from people in other cities "I'd like to see them try that in __!"
No. No, you wouldn't.
We have guns pointed in our faces in MN. I think you'd change your tune if this was happening to you, your family & your neighbors.
Nobody knows EXACTLY how to do this. This is NEW to all of US.
No. No, you wouldn't.
We have guns pointed in our faces in MN. I think you'd change your tune if this was happening to you, your family & your neighbors.
Nobody knows EXACTLY how to do this. This is NEW to all of US.
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how am i suppose to feel patriotic when the founders of my country set up a system to give privilege to an already privileged elite through a series thinly veiled lies about liberty?
it was never really suppose to be about us common people, was it?
it was never really suppose to be about us common people, was it?
February 3, 2026 at 2:15 PM
how am i suppose to feel patriotic when the founders of my country set up a system to give privilege to an already privileged elite through a series thinly veiled lies about liberty?
it was never really suppose to be about us common people, was it?
it was never really suppose to be about us common people, was it?
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From UGS; "Discover the surreal Bentonite Hills in Utah. These vibrant, striped mounds formed from Jurassic volcanic ash nearly 150 mya. A high-clearance vehicle is required for this remote area. Stay on designated paths to protect the landscape."
Details: ow.ly/9gPX50Y7EaO
Details: ow.ly/9gPX50Y7EaO
GeoSights: Bentonite Hills - Utah Geological Survey
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February 3, 2026 at 6:51 AM
From UGS; "Discover the surreal Bentonite Hills in Utah. These vibrant, striped mounds formed from Jurassic volcanic ash nearly 150 mya. A high-clearance vehicle is required for this remote area. Stay on designated paths to protect the landscape."
Details: ow.ly/9gPX50Y7EaO
Details: ow.ly/9gPX50Y7EaO
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With the currently released things about Bill Gates in the Epstein files (he had sex with the women and girls Epstein provided and asked Epstein for antibiotics to secretly give to his then-wife to treat the STI he gave her) how are we feeling about the Gates Foundation funding ... anything?
February 3, 2026 at 9:13 PM
With the currently released things about Bill Gates in the Epstein files (he had sex with the women and girls Epstein provided and asked Epstein for antibiotics to secretly give to his then-wife to treat the STI he gave her) how are we feeling about the Gates Foundation funding ... anything?
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“However”🤔🤷🏼🇺🇸
February 4, 2026 at 5:21 AM
“However”🤔🤷🏼🇺🇸
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Unless you're a big influencer, social media never seems to turn into butts in seats, but hey whatever, I got some shows over the next few weeks on top of my weekly mics I host. Come see me or don't!
February 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Unless you're a big influencer, social media never seems to turn into butts in seats, but hey whatever, I got some shows over the next few weeks on top of my weekly mics I host. Come see me or don't!
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Honestly cant believe it took me this long to finally watch The Ugly Stepsister. Brutal, gorgeous, thought-provoking, and heart breaking. Absolutely loved it.
February 4, 2026 at 12:06 AM
Honestly cant believe it took me this long to finally watch The Ugly Stepsister. Brutal, gorgeous, thought-provoking, and heart breaking. Absolutely loved it.
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It's a mystery. It's a comedy. It's a mystery and a comedy! #booksky #murderystuff #comedy
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February 3, 2026 at 7:34 PM
It's a mystery. It's a comedy. It's a mystery and a comedy! #booksky #murderystuff #comedy
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I noticed something during recent ER visits..
More people being intubated.
I can assume this is happening as often when I'm not there.
In other words, there's a LOT of severe respiratory illness, Covid and RSV..
Government response:
🙈🙊🙉
Intentional ignorance as our health is jeopardized.
More people being intubated.
I can assume this is happening as often when I'm not there.
In other words, there's a LOT of severe respiratory illness, Covid and RSV..
Government response:
🙈🙊🙉
Intentional ignorance as our health is jeopardized.
February 3, 2026 at 11:07 PM
I noticed something during recent ER visits..
More people being intubated.
I can assume this is happening as often when I'm not there.
In other words, there's a LOT of severe respiratory illness, Covid and RSV..
Government response:
🙈🙊🙉
Intentional ignorance as our health is jeopardized.
More people being intubated.
I can assume this is happening as often when I'm not there.
In other words, there's a LOT of severe respiratory illness, Covid and RSV..
Government response:
🙈🙊🙉
Intentional ignorance as our health is jeopardized.
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I really do wish the Dems were in any way inclined or even good at stealing elections. Trump, the fucking president, doesn't see the irony and nor do his feebleminded followers.
February 3, 2026 at 9:30 AM
I really do wish the Dems were in any way inclined or even good at stealing elections. Trump, the fucking president, doesn't see the irony and nor do his feebleminded followers.
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Great Britain took home two gold medals and broke two World Records at the European Track Championships yesterday.
Read the full round-up here: road.cc/content/news...
📸 Olly Hassell/SWPix.com
Read the full round-up here: road.cc/content/news...
📸 Olly Hassell/SWPix.com
February 3, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Great Britain took home two gold medals and broke two World Records at the European Track Championships yesterday.
Read the full round-up here: road.cc/content/news...
📸 Olly Hassell/SWPix.com
Read the full round-up here: road.cc/content/news...
📸 Olly Hassell/SWPix.com
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A large oak tree casting a silhouette against a gray spring sky along the Great Oaks Trail at Churning Rapids to the north of Hancock in Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula for #ThickTrunkTuesday!
February 3, 2026 at 10:20 AM
A large oak tree casting a silhouette against a gray spring sky along the Great Oaks Trail at Churning Rapids to the north of Hancock in Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula for #ThickTrunkTuesday!
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Today marks the 67th anniversary of the day the music died. Feb. 3, 1959. 67 years ago today (at 1:00 a.m.), the plane carrying Buddy, Ritchie Valens, The Big Bopper, and pilot Roger Peterson went down in a field near Clear Lake, Iowa. I took this photo at the edge of that field in 2014.
February 4, 2026 at 2:34 AM
Today marks the 67th anniversary of the day the music died. Feb. 3, 1959. 67 years ago today (at 1:00 a.m.), the plane carrying Buddy, Ritchie Valens, The Big Bopper, and pilot Roger Peterson went down in a field near Clear Lake, Iowa. I took this photo at the edge of that field in 2014.
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Trump's campaign manager credited James Comey putting his thumb on the scale for his 2016 "win."
Trump had massive illegal intervention from Russia in 2016 and 2024.
Now Trump wants to steal the vote by nationalizing voting.
The GOP knows their agenda is a failure and they can't win a fair fight.
Trump had massive illegal intervention from Russia in 2016 and 2024.
Now Trump wants to steal the vote by nationalizing voting.
The GOP knows their agenda is a failure and they can't win a fair fight.
February 3, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Trump's campaign manager credited James Comey putting his thumb on the scale for his 2016 "win."
Trump had massive illegal intervention from Russia in 2016 and 2024.
Now Trump wants to steal the vote by nationalizing voting.
The GOP knows their agenda is a failure and they can't win a fair fight.
Trump had massive illegal intervention from Russia in 2016 and 2024.
Now Trump wants to steal the vote by nationalizing voting.
The GOP knows their agenda is a failure and they can't win a fair fight.
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February 3, 2026 at 12:19 AM
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Happy #tongueouttuesday y’all. Cher Bear woke up in a silly mood today, just awooing all over the place and trying to herd the cat nonstop 😂. I’m dragging around behind her just trying to keep up lol. I assume this is how parents of toddlers feel lol.
#corgi #corgicrew #dogsofbluesky
#corgi #corgicrew #dogsofbluesky
February 3, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Happy #tongueouttuesday y’all. Cher Bear woke up in a silly mood today, just awooing all over the place and trying to herd the cat nonstop 😂. I’m dragging around behind her just trying to keep up lol. I assume this is how parents of toddlers feel lol.
#corgi #corgicrew #dogsofbluesky
#corgi #corgicrew #dogsofbluesky
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Dark red line along the bottom of graph is CA, the place some misinformed folks say has expensive elec due to all its wind, solar, and batteries. (Counting RA cost doesn't chg the story) Our high rates pay for response to what climate change is already doing: wildfires.
www.eia.gov/todayinenerg...
www.eia.gov/todayinenerg...
U.S. wholesale day-ahead electricity prices rose in 2025 with higher natural gas prices - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)
www.eia.gov
February 4, 2026 at 4:03 AM
Dark red line along the bottom of graph is CA, the place some misinformed folks say has expensive elec due to all its wind, solar, and batteries. (Counting RA cost doesn't chg the story) Our high rates pay for response to what climate change is already doing: wildfires.
www.eia.gov/todayinenerg...
www.eia.gov/todayinenerg...
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A Nobel Peace Prize nomination for Minneapolis is really a recognition of people power and it’s the first time a whole city has been put forward for the prize.
February 4, 2026 at 4:14 AM
A Nobel Peace Prize nomination for Minneapolis is really a recognition of people power and it’s the first time a whole city has been put forward for the prize.