Barbara Vance
@barbaravance.bsky.social
Retired librarian,SETI Institute grants manager, copy editor. Servant to several cats. Atheist and animal lover. Avid reader, photographer, hiker, baker, and needlepointer.
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Three bobcat kittens (and hidden mama) check out the whistling duck family from across the canal behind my back yard. Photos and videos are at flic.kr/s/aHBqjCCQQ2.
December 5, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Three bobcat kittens (and hidden mama) check out the whistling duck family from across the canal behind my back yard. Photos and videos are at flic.kr/s/aHBqjCCQQ2.
Since the only thing Trump pays attention to is money (I refuse to say he understands it), how about we stop paying income tax since our money isn’t being spent for America, just for Trump and his cronies.
October 22, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Since the only thing Trump pays attention to is money (I refuse to say he understands it), how about we stop paying income tax since our money isn’t being spent for America, just for Trump and his cronies.
Remember back in 2016 when Trump admitted to going into beauty pageant dressing rooms to watch undressed young women? Why are any of the Epstein threats a surprise (such as the new info about reported photos of Trump with naked young women).
October 9, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Remember back in 2016 when Trump admitted to going into beauty pageant dressing rooms to watch undressed young women? Why are any of the Epstein threats a surprise (such as the new info about reported photos of Trump with naked young women).
Pam Bondi has cemented her legacy in history today. When lack of greatness precludes fame, one has to settle for infamy.
October 8, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Pam Bondi has cemented her legacy in history today. When lack of greatness precludes fame, one has to settle for infamy.
On this tragic day (NO political violence is acceptable, left, right, or center), here are a couple of photos from my yard to reaffirm that life is still beautiful.
September 11, 2025 at 1:55 AM
On this tragic day (NO political violence is acceptable, left, right, or center), here are a couple of photos from my yard to reaffirm that life is still beautiful.
I took literally thousands of photos of the lightning on Saturday night. I've deleted thousands that are just black and about to start actually looking at the ones remaining, but couldn’t resist editing this one. I'm calling it “Bat outta hell”. Amazing!
August 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM
I took literally thousands of photos of the lightning on Saturday night. I've deleted thousands that are just black and about to start actually looking at the ones remaining, but couldn’t resist editing this one. I'm calling it “Bat outta hell”. Amazing!
Remember to refresh yourself with some nature wherever you are. Last night's sunset from my back patio.
July 16, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Remember to refresh yourself with some nature wherever you are. Last night's sunset from my back patio.
Bunny-paddle! I didn’t know bunnies could swim. This little guy was across the canal at the tail end of the rain today. It waded into the canal and swam across. It kept its little butt in the air - I assume it was to be able to use its back legs to kick. Always something new to observe!
July 1, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Bunny-paddle! I didn’t know bunnies could swim. This little guy was across the canal at the tail end of the rain today. It waded into the canal and swam across. It kept its little butt in the air - I assume it was to be able to use its back legs to kick. Always something new to observe!
My latest safety measure, since I live alone. Phone caddy where it won’t get wet but I can reach it from inside the shower if I fall. $10 for 2 from Amazon. Hardest part is remembering to put it in and then to take it out. Cats not included.
June 18, 2025 at 8:04 PM
My latest safety measure, since I live alone. Phone caddy where it won’t get wet but I can reach it from inside the shower if I fall. $10 for 2 from Amazon. Hardest part is remembering to put it in and then to take it out. Cats not included.
My landscaper, who I assumed was moderately MAGA, just spouted off about not being able to use his hispanic workers and that another company just got hit today and their worders were rounded up. Gulf coast of Alabama. He called out redneck Republicans who cheered. Tide may be turning!
June 18, 2025 at 6:31 PM
My landscaper, who I assumed was moderately MAGA, just spouted off about not being able to use his hispanic workers and that another company just got hit today and their worders were rounded up. Gulf coast of Alabama. He called out redneck Republicans who cheered. Tide may be turning!
I have an alligator in the back yard again, and it had the gall to YAWN at me! I think I've been insulted.
June 18, 2025 at 12:16 AM
I have an alligator in the back yard again, and it had the gall to YAWN at me! I think I've been insulted.
I've had this progression since probably the 70s. I wish I knew where I got it from, as I'd like to give them credit.
June 14, 2025 at 9:13 PM
I've had this progression since probably the 70s. I wish I knew where I got it from, as I'd like to give them credit.
The moon was a gorgeous orange last night near moonset, and the sun was quite red at sunset (though I didn't get a photo of it because trees). I believe that this is from the Saharan dust cloud that is blowing across the Atlantic
June 3, 2025 at 4:54 PM
The moon was a gorgeous orange last night near moonset, and the sun was quite red at sunset (though I didn't get a photo of it because trees). I believe that this is from the Saharan dust cloud that is blowing across the Atlantic
Lightning over the Gulf of Mexico. After the lightning and rain had passed over my house, I followed the storm to the beach and commenced taking photos. Some are even good! This was taken about 12:30 am. There was more lightning last night, and possibly more in the next few days.
May 29, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Lightning over the Gulf of Mexico. After the lightning and rain had passed over my house, I followed the storm to the beach and commenced taking photos. Some are even good! This was taken about 12:30 am. There was more lightning last night, and possibly more in the next few days.
Tonight on my patio.
May 8, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Tonight on my patio.
My problem with this story is that federal aid to disaster victims shouldn’t depend on whether the state is friendly to Trump. reader.mobilepressregister.com/0507-disaste...
Would federal aid reach Alabama if disaster strikes during 2025 hurricane season?
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May 7, 2025 at 3:13 PM
My problem with this story is that federal aid to disaster victims shouldn’t depend on whether the state is friendly to Trump. reader.mobilepressregister.com/0507-disaste...
A "century plant" (agave) in my neighborhood is about to bloom. They live for 25-35 years, send up one stalk to blossom, and then die. Much to ponder on here.
May 5, 2025 at 6:51 PM
A "century plant" (agave) in my neighborhood is about to bloom. They live for 25-35 years, send up one stalk to blossom, and then die. Much to ponder on here.
@lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com Have you ever considered the facts that Donny Two Dolls is the grandson of a criminal immigrant and that his eldest and youngest children mothers are immigrants? Also, I believe that Ivana admitted to entering the country illegally. Should they all be deported?
May 2, 2025 at 2:47 AM
@lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com Have you ever considered the facts that Donny Two Dolls is the grandson of a criminal immigrant and that his eldest and youngest children mothers are immigrants? Also, I believe that Ivana admitted to entering the country illegally. Should they all be deported?
Here's my latest finished needlepoint project, entitled "Murder of Crows".
April 27, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Here's my latest finished needlepoint project, entitled "Murder of Crows".
A White House proposal would claw back already approved public media funding. Join me in the fight to save it. Contact Congress now. bit.ly/4izrxUn #ProtectMyPublicMedia
Urge Congress: Save Public Media Funding
Save your local stations. Email your Members of Congress now!
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April 23, 2025 at 8:36 PM
A White House proposal would claw back already approved public media funding. Join me in the fight to save it. Contact Congress now. bit.ly/4izrxUn #ProtectMyPublicMedia
I'm editing photos from yesterday and today, and here's two to hopefully make you smile. First is a California poppy in my Alabama yard, and second is my neighborly allligator with a dragonfly hitchhiker.
April 16, 2025 at 11:15 PM
I'm editing photos from yesterday and today, and here's two to hopefully make you smile. First is a California poppy in my Alabama yard, and second is my neighborly allligator with a dragonfly hitchhiker.
Animals just fall for me! (Eastern gray squirrel in Alabama's Gulf State Park, who landed on the ground just fine and proceeded to forage.)
April 13, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Animals just fall for me! (Eastern gray squirrel in Alabama's Gulf State Park, who landed on the ground just fine and proceeded to forage.)
