@practicaljourney.bsky.social
Retired Minnesotan 💙. Photography, art, nature, sociology, and news junkie. (Nature photos are mine.)
People before profits.
People before profits.
Pinned
Today they have crossed a deep red line.
We, the people, must hold the president and his appointees accountable for this outrageous abuse against American liberty.
We, the people, must hold the president and his appointees accountable for this outrageous abuse against American liberty.
We MUST protect the Constitution.
Reposted
Reposted
I miss the days when Congress and the Supreme Court existed.
January 5, 2026 at 5:01 AM
I miss the days when Congress and the Supreme Court existed.
Reposted
It's an old and obvious pattern. An unpopular president - failing on the economy and losing his grip on power at home - decides to launch a war for regime change abroad.
The American people don’t want to “run” a foreign country while our leaders fail to improve life in this one.
The American people don’t want to “run” a foreign country while our leaders fail to improve life in this one.
January 3, 2026 at 5:08 PM
It's an old and obvious pattern. An unpopular president - failing on the economy and losing his grip on power at home - decides to launch a war for regime change abroad.
The American people don’t want to “run” a foreign country while our leaders fail to improve life in this one.
The American people don’t want to “run” a foreign country while our leaders fail to improve life in this one.
“This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.” — Elmer Davis
#photography #birds #minnesota #baldeagle #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #wilderness #quotes #bravery #courage #resist #freedom
#photography #birds #minnesota #baldeagle #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #wilderness #quotes #bravery #courage #resist #freedom
January 2, 2026 at 2:15 AM
“This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.” — Elmer Davis
#photography #birds #minnesota #baldeagle #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #wilderness #quotes #bravery #courage #resist #freedom
#photography #birds #minnesota #baldeagle #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #wilderness #quotes #bravery #courage #resist #freedom
“Courage starts with showing up and letting yourself be seen.”
~ Brené Brown
#photography #animals #winter #minnesota #wildlife #whitetaileddeer #quotes #snow #woods #courage #bravery
#newyear
~ Brené Brown
#photography #animals #winter #minnesota #wildlife #whitetaileddeer #quotes #snow #woods #courage #bravery
#newyear
January 1, 2026 at 2:20 AM
“Courage starts with showing up and letting yourself be seen.”
~ Brené Brown
#photography #animals #winter #minnesota #wildlife #whitetaileddeer #quotes #snow #woods #courage #bravery
#newyear
~ Brené Brown
#photography #animals #winter #minnesota #wildlife #whitetaileddeer #quotes #snow #woods #courage #bravery
#newyear
Snowy day Black-capped Chickadee
#photography #birdphoto #bird #birds #snow #minnesota #winter #nature #wildlife #naturelover #naturesoothes #chickadee
#photography #birdphoto #bird #birds #snow #minnesota #winter #nature #wildlife #naturelover #naturesoothes #chickadee
December 29, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Snowy day Black-capped Chickadee
#photography #birdphoto #bird #birds #snow #minnesota #winter #nature #wildlife #naturelover #naturesoothes #chickadee
#photography #birdphoto #bird #birds #snow #minnesota #winter #nature #wildlife #naturelover #naturesoothes #chickadee
Every winter I enjoy the Dark-eyed Juncoes that visit Minnesota from Canada. This is a close-up of a Junco scratching in the snow to find food.
#photography #birdphoto #birds #snow #minnesota #canada #winter #birdmigration #nature #naturesoothes #wildlife #seasons
#photography #birdphoto #birds #snow #minnesota #canada #winter #birdmigration #nature #naturesoothes #wildlife #seasons
December 29, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Every winter I enjoy the Dark-eyed Juncoes that visit Minnesota from Canada. This is a close-up of a Junco scratching in the snow to find food.
#photography #birdphoto #birds #snow #minnesota #canada #winter #birdmigration #nature #naturesoothes #wildlife #seasons
#photography #birdphoto #birds #snow #minnesota #canada #winter #birdmigration #nature #naturesoothes #wildlife #seasons
Reposted
illustration by the Austrian artist Felicitas Kuhn (1926-2022)
December 29, 2025 at 9:37 AM
illustration by the Austrian artist Felicitas Kuhn (1926-2022)
A House Finch tucked away in a lilac bush on a snowy day in Minnesota.
#photography #birdphotography #minnesota #birdlover #snow #winter #nature #finches #bird #birdsofminnesota #peace #naturesoothes #outdoors #snowy
#photography #birdphotography #minnesota #birdlover #snow #winter #nature #finches #bird #birdsofminnesota #peace #naturesoothes #outdoors #snowy
December 29, 2025 at 1:03 AM
A House Finch tucked away in a lilac bush on a snowy day in Minnesota.
#photography #birdphotography #minnesota #birdlover #snow #winter #nature #finches #bird #birdsofminnesota #peace #naturesoothes #outdoors #snowy
#photography #birdphotography #minnesota #birdlover #snow #winter #nature #finches #bird #birdsofminnesota #peace #naturesoothes #outdoors #snowy
Reposted
With all this talk of how to end Russias war against Ukraine, and a cease fire, keep this in mind:
If Ukraine ceases firing, Ukraine will cease to exist.
If Russia ceases firing. the war will cease to exist.
Pretty clear
If Ukraine ceases firing, Ukraine will cease to exist.
If Russia ceases firing. the war will cease to exist.
Pretty clear
December 28, 2025 at 9:23 PM
With all this talk of how to end Russias war against Ukraine, and a cease fire, keep this in mind:
If Ukraine ceases firing, Ukraine will cease to exist.
If Russia ceases firing. the war will cease to exist.
Pretty clear
If Ukraine ceases firing, Ukraine will cease to exist.
If Russia ceases firing. the war will cease to exist.
Pretty clear
Reposted
Agree 💯 With Bernie.......
December 28, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Agree 💯 With Bernie.......
The first recipient of the Fifa Peace Prize is bombing Nigeria on Christmas Day. Are we great yet?
December 26, 2025 at 4:02 AM
The first recipient of the Fifa Peace Prize is bombing Nigeria on Christmas Day. Are we great yet?
Reposted
“I shall earnestly and persistently continue to urge all women to the practical recognition of the old Revolutionary maxim. ‘Resistance to tyranny is obedience to God.’”
- Susan B. Anthony
#RadioFreeAmerica
- Susan B. Anthony
#RadioFreeAmerica
December 24, 2025 at 3:16 PM
“I shall earnestly and persistently continue to urge all women to the practical recognition of the old Revolutionary maxim. ‘Resistance to tyranny is obedience to God.’”
- Susan B. Anthony
#RadioFreeAmerica
- Susan B. Anthony
#RadioFreeAmerica
Reposted
'Steampunk fairy' by US artist Sue Beatrice who creates sculptures and jewellery out of recycled watch parts #WomensArt ❄️
December 24, 2025 at 6:03 AM
'Steampunk fairy' by US artist Sue Beatrice who creates sculptures and jewellery out of recycled watch parts #WomensArt ❄️
Reposted
Why would anyone risk themselves to go on 60 Minutes after this? How can viewers ever trust CBS News to report fairly on topics this White House is sensitive about?
December 22, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Why would anyone risk themselves to go on 60 Minutes after this? How can viewers ever trust CBS News to report fairly on topics this White House is sensitive about?
“I believe in free enterprise, and I believe all Americans should be able to strive for financial success. But we have reached a point where any mix of solutions to our nation’s economic problems is going to involve the wealthiest Americans’ contributing more.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/o...
Opinion | Mitt Romney: Tax the Rich, Like Me
www.nytimes.com
December 20, 2025 at 12:05 AM
“I believe in free enterprise, and I believe all Americans should be able to strive for financial success. But we have reached a point where any mix of solutions to our nation’s economic problems is going to involve the wealthiest Americans’ contributing more.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/o...
Reposted
Yes, who are these people??? 🤨
December 19, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Yes, who are these people??? 🤨
Reposted
Dee Nickerson, contemporary painter who explores themes of living in the countryside #WomensArt #FridayFeeling #ArtAdvent
December 5, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Dee Nickerson, contemporary painter who explores themes of living in the countryside #WomensArt #FridayFeeling #ArtAdvent
Reposted
He's just lost it. Now saying Rob and Michele Reiner caused their own murder because they didn't support him.
So sick.
So sick.
December 15, 2025 at 4:56 PM
He's just lost it. Now saying Rob and Michele Reiner caused their own murder because they didn't support him.
So sick.
So sick.
Reposted
Their closing message to Indiana: change your maps to artificially benefit the President's political party or 'roads will not be paved' as punishment.
They are openly saying this.
Who would want to live in a country that works like that?
They are openly saying this.
Who would want to live in a country that works like that?
December 11, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Their closing message to Indiana: change your maps to artificially benefit the President's political party or 'roads will not be paved' as punishment.
They are openly saying this.
Who would want to live in a country that works like that?
They are openly saying this.
Who would want to live in a country that works like that?
A country road during the winter months of Minnesota.
#photography #minnesota #country #winter #seasons #snow #beauty #nature #landscape #peace
#photography #minnesota #country #winter #seasons #snow #beauty #nature #landscape #peace
December 10, 2025 at 2:39 AM
A country road during the winter months of Minnesota.
#photography #minnesota #country #winter #seasons #snow #beauty #nature #landscape #peace
#photography #minnesota #country #winter #seasons #snow #beauty #nature #landscape #peace
As a country, the United States must NOT normalize lying.
Why?
Three truths about liars:
-Leaders believe lying is wrong, but do it anyway.
-Lying is always about some form of advantage.
-Liars place their interests ahead of yours.
#truth #leadership #democracy #culture #integrity
Why?
Three truths about liars:
-Leaders believe lying is wrong, but do it anyway.
-Lying is always about some form of advantage.
-Liars place their interests ahead of yours.
#truth #leadership #democracy #culture #integrity
December 9, 2025 at 7:26 PM
As a country, the United States must NOT normalize lying.
Why?
Three truths about liars:
-Leaders believe lying is wrong, but do it anyway.
-Lying is always about some form of advantage.
-Liars place their interests ahead of yours.
#truth #leadership #democracy #culture #integrity
Why?
Three truths about liars:
-Leaders believe lying is wrong, but do it anyway.
-Lying is always about some form of advantage.
-Liars place their interests ahead of yours.
#truth #leadership #democracy #culture #integrity
Reposted
“How beautifully leaves grow old. How full of light and color are their last days.”
– John Burroughs
#photography #autumn #november #autumnleaves #maple #quotes #nature #naturesoothes #beauty #leaves #forest #minnesota #woods
#photography #autumn #november #autumnleaves #maple #quotes #nature #naturesoothes #beauty #leaves #forest #minnesota #woods
November 22, 2025 at 1:21 AM
“How beautifully leaves grow old. How full of light and color are their last days.”
– John Burroughs
#photography #autumn #november #autumnleaves #maple #quotes #nature #naturesoothes #beauty #leaves #forest #minnesota #woods
#photography #autumn #november #autumnleaves #maple #quotes #nature #naturesoothes #beauty #leaves #forest #minnesota #woods
I love tamarack trees in the fall. Their brilliant gold color add so much to nature’s colorful fall palette.
#photography #minnesota #landscape #autumn #tamaracks #trees #nature #wilderness #colorful #golden #beauty #hope
#photography #minnesota #landscape #autumn #tamaracks #trees #nature #wilderness #colorful #golden #beauty #hope
November 19, 2025 at 11:48 PM
I love tamarack trees in the fall. Their brilliant gold color add so much to nature’s colorful fall palette.
#photography #minnesota #landscape #autumn #tamaracks #trees #nature #wilderness #colorful #golden #beauty #hope
#photography #minnesota #landscape #autumn #tamaracks #trees #nature #wilderness #colorful #golden #beauty #hope