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spastic555.bsky.social
@spastic555.bsky.social
I like to hike in beautiful places and to grow things. Dad and loving husband. Just here to share and enjoy others’ art and thoughts. None of my original photos were generated through AI. Not interested in thirst bots.
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I’ve mentioned before how much I enjoy my bike commute when I do it. Today was one of those mornings. Crispy, clear fall #sunrise #photography
A fiery sunset. Matches my mood. #sunset
January 26, 2026 at 2:46 AM
Trying desperately to scroll through BlueSky for eye bleach, but mostly feel sick to my stomach about the trajectory of my country.
January 25, 2026 at 6:10 AM
Another angle of the Western Bluebird. They’re such beautiful #birds!
January 24, 2026 at 1:16 AM
A Red Shouldered Hawk surveying the scene. #birds
January 24, 2026 at 1:13 AM
I guess my shutter click was not subtle enough for this Western Bluebird. #birds
January 24, 2026 at 1:11 AM
A house finch blending in well with the leaves. #birds
January 24, 2026 at 1:08 AM
I was blown away by all the Pacific Hound’s Tongue wildflowers today. I know these and Milkmaids bloom early, but January seems way too soon. Maybe I’m misremembering when wildflower season starts, but apparently it’s already begun. #bloomscrolling
January 23, 2026 at 11:45 PM
A wax cap mushroom and little friend alongside the trail at Jack London State Park. #shroomscrolling
January 23, 2026 at 11:10 PM
A magical experience hiking Jack London State Park today. I started in dense fog, then suddenly emerged into a bright sunny day with blue skies above the fog. Then I got to hike back down into the fog. #hiking
January 23, 2026 at 11:08 PM
An unexpected guest to my backyard, but a welcome one. #frogs #herps
January 19, 2026 at 2:06 AM
Another beautiful evening. #sunset
January 19, 2026 at 2:04 AM
The Christmas Cactus is so pretty! #bloomscrolling
January 18, 2026 at 5:35 PM
My pastry run got me up early enough to see a beautiful sunrise this morning, and the sky put on another beautiful display this evening. A lesson to hold onto the small joys of life when they come. #sunsets
January 18, 2026 at 4:15 AM
I woke up craving pasties from my favorite bakery this morning. It’s bit of a drive, but I was rewarded with a glorious #sunrise
January 17, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Since there was a large (for me) response to my video yesterday, here’s another, shorter clip from a different perspective. #MomentOfZen
January 17, 2026 at 9:13 PM
One last post from the Estero Americano. An American Kestrel perched atop a dead tree looking for a snack. #birds
January 16, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Here are 30 seconds of the sun sparkling on the ocean and currents flowing against each other. A tug of war as the Estero Americano flows into the Pacific Ocean and the surf pushes back. #MomentOfZen
January 16, 2026 at 9:59 PM
I’m definitely not a sports photographer, but I did sit and watch the surfers while I had a snack. This was my favorite shot. #surfing
January 16, 2026 at 9:54 PM
So many Douglas Irises already in bloom at Estero Americano Coast Preserve. #BloomScrolling
January 16, 2026 at 9:52 PM
I read about the Estero Americano Coast Preserve in an SFGate article earlier this week and saw a fellow Blueskyer post, so I really was hyped to go. I was not disappointed. Today was incredible! So beautiful at the coast. Refilled my soul. #hiking
January 16, 2026 at 9:47 PM
I swear there’s more to me than just photos of a house plant flowering, but it has been a busy work week. Looking forward to some nice hiking this weekend! #bloomscrolling
January 16, 2026 at 3:01 AM
The Christmas Cactus flowers fully opened today. #bloomscrolling
January 13, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Yes, we are very good girls. Treats now, please? #dogs
January 13, 2026 at 6:45 AM
Either fashionably late for last Christmas or extremely early for next, but my Christmas Cactus has finally bloomed, prolifically. #bloomscrolling
January 13, 2026 at 3:06 AM
Another misty #waterfall just fun.
January 11, 2026 at 6:06 AM