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Middle of everywhere. Where Oz was from. Possibly a cat in another life. Will travel for bird, food, and beauty. Amateur birder. All images and ideas are mine. Not a professional account.

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C @notmiddlec.bsky.social · Jan 11

This white-breasted nuthatch is not judging you.

#birds

A forward facing white-brested nuthatch is perched on a tree bark and holding a small piece of food.

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C @notmiddlec.bsky.social · 1h

Time to rewarch all of these before the world explodes. 🌎

C @notmiddlec.bsky.social · 1h

I watched a lot of robins fight today. They're totally mean to each other!

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C @notmiddlec.bsky.social · 1h

Godfather...

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Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · 8h

Chicago priest Fr. Larry Dowling describes procession to ICE facility: “No one had the courage to speak directly to us. No one from Homeland Security could stand in the presence of the Monstrance holding the Blessed Sacrament. No wonder. Evil is repelled, recoils in the presence of Christ.”

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The Whimsical Muse @whimsicalmuse.bsky.social · 11h

I cannot stress this strongly enough: Support your local theatre, café, bookstore, bakery, and library. We breathe life into these places when we support them. They need us, and more importantly, we need them.

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C @notmiddlec.bsky.social · 11h

Unsolicited click pic

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C @notmiddlec.bsky.social · 11h

My mind was kind of going there. 🤣

C @notmiddlec.bsky.social · 16h

Ready for another #sunrise in #autumn?

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C @notmiddlec.bsky.social · 1d

Sorry it's been rough!!! The hot water bottle did evoke fond memories from childhood when I had to help prepare said bottles for my grandmother.

C @notmiddlec.bsky.social · 2d

About time!

C @notmiddlec.bsky.social · 2d

We shall now call it cardigan bird!

C @notmiddlec.bsky.social · 2d

The #sunrise this morning was pretty awesome!

C @notmiddlec.bsky.social · 2d

It is obviously autumn. :-/

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C @notmiddlec.bsky.social · 2d

Heron Landing!

#GreatBlueHeron #birds

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C @notmiddlec.bsky.social · 3d

I have only seen it once or twice. It's so pretty!

C @notmiddlec.bsky.social · 3d

*someone not sometime.

Also, @rascality.bsky.social here is a virtual 🫂

C @notmiddlec.bsky.social · 3d

Haha! Ok! The birds were a little distracting though. I really had to squint 😆

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A. Rascal @rascality.bsky.social · 3d

imagine calling yourself a Catholic and being offended when a Pope criticizes cruelty

imagine doing the Stations of the Cross and identifying with the Roman soldiers

Pope Leo's critique of Trump ends honeymoon with conservative Catholics

Pope Leo initially impressed conservative Catholics after his election in May as he embraced traditions shunned by his predecessor Pope Francis and steered clear of hot button social issues that divided the 1.4 billion-member Church.

www.reuters.com

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C @notmiddlec.bsky.social · 3d

When a kind Latino Catholic gave me 2 thumbs up and an honest grin the day after November 5 last year, my heart and my face froze. Sometime I thought I'd help hide one day if needed was now someone I'd hide from.

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C @notmiddlec.bsky.social · 3d

My parents made us do it together daily, at least the mystery of the day. Some days we'd do every single mystery (before there were 4). Would usually skip the Creed after the first one.

C @notmiddlec.bsky.social · 3d

@kimberwitch.bsky.social have you seen this meme? 😉 💅🧙‍♀️🎃

"How long have you two known each other?"

Well, we were burned at the stake together in 1692 and promised to reunite in every lifetime. Appreciate you asking.

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C @notmiddlec.bsky.social · 4d

Me and my half a box of Trader Joe's almond windmill cookies just got me through Tuesday.

I guess I, too, need that chicken soon.

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Karl (sad trombone noise enthusiast) @brainnotonyet.bsky.social · 5d

It’s actually good and right to find joy even as things fall apart. Now more than ever it is good to find joy and happiness where you can. It’s ok and good not to consume the horrors all of the time.

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C @notmiddlec.bsky.social · 4d

Cool! It's raining so we had no moon.

C @notmiddlec.bsky.social · 5d

I stopped having access to good quality ones from reliable safe sources, so I don't eat those anymore :(

Now I am just boring.

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