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the dr. menlo show
@drmenlo.bsky.social
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obsessed with ecotopia in the cracks where I can find it. any friend of crows is a friend of mine. and cats. any friend of crows & cats is a friend of mine. and books. any friend of crows & cats & books is a friend of mine. & vegans & solarpunks 2 #Seattle
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I have a new narcotic: this 24/7, ad-free, no cost Gardening with Monty Don channel over at TV garden. Just shoot it into my veins.

tv.garden/us/HubosPpqZ...

#gardening #gardens #MontyDon #free #TV
A quintessential English cottage garden in golden hour light, with vibrant herbaceous borders bursting with color. Climbing roses cascade over weathered stone walls, while foxgloves, delphiniums, and lavender create layered textures. A well-worn gravel path winds through the garden toward a rustic potting shed. Dappled sunlight filters through mature trees, creating warm pools of light. Butterflies and bees move among the flowers. Rich earth tones, deep greens, and classic cottage garden colors. Professional nature photography style, inviting and serene atmosphere --ar 16:9 --v 6
August 1, 2025 at 8:48 PM
drmenlo.bsky.social
Corporation for Public Broadcasting will be ending this year in September due to attack from evil billionaire-owned GOP

cpb.org/pressroom/Co...

#fascism #authoritarianism #GOP #dictatorship
A solemn editorial illustration showing a vintage public broadcasting radio tower silhouetted against a dramatic sunset sky, with transmission waves fading into darkness. In the foreground, scattered papers and documents blow in the wind across an empty desk. Warm golden light filters through venetian blinds of an office window. The scene evokes the end of an era, with muted colors of amber, deep orange, and soft grays. Documentary photography style, cinematic lighting, melancholic but dignified atmosphere --ar 16:9 --v 6
August 1, 2025 at 6:18 PM
drmenlo.bsky.social
More Good Coffee News Is Pouring In: Live Longer, Live Better, Drink More

worldcrunch.com/food-travel/...

#coffee #health #drugs #science #good-news
a cozy morning coffee scene with golden sunlight, a glass carafe and ceramic mug of steaming black coffee on a wooden table, surrounded by houseplants and books, warm tones, peaceful atmosphere
July 14, 2025 at 6:27 PM
drmenlo.bsky.social
This morning I ran across (the remnants of) another kindred spirit regarding Mikayla Raines here in #Seattle up at Cal Anderson Park. A shout-out to all my animal-loving brothers and sisters with #ASD.

Hang in there. Don't give up. The world needs you.

#MikaylaRaines #animal-lovers #empathy
An image of a page from a magazine taped to a fence in the park. The subject of the article is Mikayla Raines and in the inset photo she is pictured holding both a child and a fox. She has red hair and looks happy. Inscribed over this in magic marker: "RIP 95-25"
June 29, 2025 at 10:07 PM
drmenlo.bsky.social
'It's a Killing Field': IDF Soldiers Ordered to Shoot Deliberately at Unarmed Gazans Waiting for Humanitarian Aid

archive.is/rHhMU

#despicable #genocide #Gaza #war-crimes
Abstract representation of humanitarian crisis, empty bowls and scattered grain on cracked earth, distant silhouettes of aid distribution tents, golden hour lighting, photojournalistic style, conveying urgency and need --ar 16:9
June 29, 2025 at 9:58 PM
drmenlo.bsky.social
Listening to The Word for World Is Forest by Ursula K. Le Guin

#books #UrsulaKLeGuin #sci-fi #nature #homeostasis
Small humanoid forest dweller, 3 feet tall, covered in soft green fur, large expressive eyes, monkey-like facial features but humanoid body structure, agile and graceful, sitting in a massive old-growth forest among towering trees, dappled sunlight filtering through dense canopy, peaceful and intelligent expression, fantasy realism style, detailed fur texture, connection to nature,
June 23, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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And now, ducklings
June 15, 2025 at 1:53 AM
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Listen to this roar!

#NoKings #Seattle
June 14, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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Another from Cal Anderson #NoKings #Seattle
June 14, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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I don’t think I have ever seen so many people here at Cal Anderson Park in Seattle.

#NoKings
June 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
drmenlo.bsky.social
Whatever happened to Cooper—the villain of The Salt Path? Something bad, I hope?

Cooper embodies everything wrong with our world, while the Winns represent the basic humanity and accord with nature we still retain.

The world seemingly topples between them now, all flora & fauna at risk.

#books
June 5, 2025 at 11:40 PM
drmenlo.bsky.social
Humans + animals enslaved for food = 96% of all mammal biomass.
Wild wildlife? Just 4%.
Since 1970, we've lost 73% of it.
The 6th extinction is rolling.

This week?
The internet debated whether humans could beat gorillas in a fight.

Can we update our OS already?
a majestic silverback gorilla sitting peacefully in a misty rainforest clearing, surrounded by dense green foliage, soft golden light filtering through the trees, gentle expression, wise eyes, high realism, 85mm lens, cinematic composition, --v 6 --ar 16:9 --style raw
May 2, 2025 at 11:59 PM
drmenlo.bsky.social
Crows Are Good at Geometry

www.scientificamerican.com/article/crow...

#crows #corvids #birds #geometry #sentience
A highly intelligent crow perched in front of a digital screen displaying geometric puzzles, photorealistic, dramatic lighting, the crow is focused on identifying irregular shapes among regular ones, squares vs slightly skewed quadrilaterals, scientific laboratory setting, detailed feathers, curious intelligent eyes, Science Advances journal cover style, high detail, 8K,
April 11, 2025 at 11:22 PM
drmenlo.bsky.social
Watch free TV from all over the world: TV garden

tv.garden
A surreal digital garden with TV screens growing like flowers, each displaying different international broadcasts, vibrant colors, global landmarks subtly integrated into the background, wide-angle perspective, intricate details, glowing screens illuminating a twilight atmosphere, photorealistic rendering, 4K, cinematic lighting --ar 16:9
March 29, 2025 at 5:40 PM
drmenlo.bsky.social
RIP Stephen Schein, an old friend from a different time

October 7th, 1969 - March 10th, 2025

www.afterall.com/obituaries/d...
Stephen Schein, who used to come over to my house in Arlington, VA every day before school in 7th or 8th grade. Later we dated the same girl, who informed me of his untimely passing. His memorial was heartening, at which I learned he went on to do well, had a daughter, had many friends and was well-loved. October 7th, 1969 - March 10th, 2025
March 20, 2025 at 12:02 AM
drmenlo.bsky.social
Watching nature scenes can reduce pain, new study shows

news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-h...

#nature #health #pain #science #forestbaths
Serene nature scene with sunlight filtering through forest canopy, person sitting peacefully viewing a natural landscape, warm golden light, healing atmosphere, soft focus background with vibrant greens and blues, therapeutic environment, calming waters, sense of pain relief and well-being, photorealistic style, comforting composition, --ar 16:9
March 17, 2025 at 5:17 AM
drmenlo.bsky.social
A word from Jonathan Pie (a fictional character played by British comedian Tom Walker)

www.reddit.com/r/EhBuddyHos...

#JonathanPie #TomWalker #Britain
Screenshot of vid featuring Jonathan Pie speaking in front of a building. To see or listen to vid please click here: https://www.reddit.com/r/EhBuddyHoser/comments/1j107vc/from_the_home_of_our_king/
March 3, 2025 at 1:33 AM
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JD Vance told to 'go ski in Russia' as he's booed during family skiing vacation

www.the-express.com/news/us-news...

#RussianAssets #PutinsLittleBitch #JDVance #Unamerican #Anti-American
Bold X mark on fiery red background, symbol of rejection, minimalist protest graphic, stark contrast, powerful statement, graphic design poster style --ar 3:2
March 1, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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The Dog, The Baby And The Globe

A Guide To Keith Haring’s Icons, Inspirations And Techniques

www.myartbroker.com/artist-keith...

#KeithHaring #art #semiotics #icons #NYC
Keith Haring style urban mural with interconnected symbols: a radiant baby crawling at center, surrounded by dancing stick figures with motion lines, a barking dog in the corner, and a heart containing a globe above. Simplified forms with bold black outlines on vibrant background of primary red, blue and yellow. NYC subway aesthetic with chalk-like texture. Semiotics-inspired pictorial language that feels both playful and politically charged. --ar 16:9 --stylize 850 --v 6
February 28, 2025 at 1:44 AM
drmenlo.bsky.social
Meet Chonkus: the CO2-chomping alga that could help tackle the climate crisis

www.theguardian.com/news/2025/fe...

#SynechococcusElongatusis #CO2 #decarbonization #climatecrisis #Chonkus

ALL HAIL CHONKUS
Ultra-detailed microscopic close-up of Synechococcus elongatus (blue-green algae) in shallow warm sea water, sunlight filtering through water, swirling colonies of bright teal-blue microorganisms absorbing CO2 bubbles, volcanic vents releasing gases in background, Sicily's Vulcano island coast, scientific, photorealistic, high contrast, depth of field, 8K --ar 16:9
February 27, 2025 at 6:52 AM
drmenlo.bsky.social
Here's All the Tech I Use to Grow a Better Garden

lifehacker.com/home/best-te...

#solarpunk #tech #decentralize #plant-based #gardens
A solarpunk smart garden at sunset, with a bamboo-framed weather station and plant-integrated soil sensors among lush, overgrown vegetable beds, a gardener in linen clothing checking data on a recycled-material tablet, solar-powered LED grow lights in reclaimed glass jars illuminating seedling trays, living-roof garden shed with rainwater collection system, vine-covered drip irrigation controllers, bird-friendly security cameras disguised as wooden garden sculptures, close-up of sustainable digital soil monitor with moss-growing edges displaying temperature readings, transparent solar panels providing power, bees and butterflies visiting nearby flowering plants, photorealistic, golden hour lighting with green-tinted lens flare, shallow depth of field, vibrant yet earthy color palette, optimistic atmosphere --ar 16:9 --v 6 --stylize 250 A solarpunk smart garden at sunset, with a bamboo-framed weather station and plant-integrated soil sensors among lush, overgrown vegetable beds, a gardener in linen clothing checking data on a recycled-material tablet, solar-powered LED grow lights in reclaimed glass jars illuminating seedling trays, living-roof garden shed with rainwater collection system, vine-covered drip irrigation controllers, bird-friendly security cameras disguised as wooden garden sculptures, close-up of sustainable digital soil monitor with moss-growing edges displaying temperature readings, transparent solar panels providing power, bees and butterflies visiting nearby flowering plants, photorealistic, golden hour lighting with green-tinted lens flare, shallow depth of field, vibrant yet earthy color palette, optimistic atmosphere --ar 16:9 --v 6 --stylize 250 A solarpunk smart garden at sunset, with a bamboo-framed weather station and plant-integrated soil sensors among lush, overgrown vegetable beds, a gardener in linen clothing checking data on a recycled-material tablet, solar-powered LED grow lights in reclaimed glass jars illuminating seedling trays, living-roof garden shed with rainwater collection system, vine-covered drip irrigation controllers, bird-friendly security cameras disguised as wooden garden sculptures, close-up of sustainable digital soil monitor with moss-growing edges displaying temperature readings, transparent solar panels providing power, bees and butterflies visiting nearby flowering plants, photorealistic, golden hour lighting with green-tinted lens flare, shallow depth of field, vibrant yet earthy color palette, optimistic atmosphere --ar 16:9 --v 6 --stylize 250 A solarpunk smart garden at sunset, with a bamboo-framed weather station and plant-integrated soil sensors among lush, overgrown vegetable beds, a gardener in linen clothing checking data on a recycled-material tablet, solar-powered LED grow lights in reclaimed glass jars illuminating seedling trays, living-roof garden shed with rainwater collection system, vine-covered drip irrigation controllers, bird-friendly security cameras disguised as wooden garden sculptures, close-up of sustainable digital soil monitor with moss-growing edges displaying temperature readings, transparent solar panels providing power, bees and butterflies visiting nearby flowering plants, photorealistic, golden hour lighting with green-tinted lens flare, shallow depth of field, vibrant yet earthy color palette, optimistic atmosphere --ar 16:9 --v 6 --stylize 250
February 25, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Antioxidants in fruits and flowers seem to counteract harmful effects of microplastics, study shows

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

#fruit #nuts #microplastics #goodnews #plant-based
A vibrant macro photograph of colorful berries, fruits and flowers rich in anthocyanins arranged in a protective circular formation, tiny synthetic particles being neutralized by glowing plant compounds, medical illustration style with scientific accuracy, dramatic lighting highlighting the vibrant purples, blues and reds of natural pigments, detailed cellular structures, hopeful tone, health and wellness concept --ar 16:9 --v 6
February 25, 2025 at 6:13 AM
drmenlo.bsky.social
Some sweet "They Live"-inspired protest art from Brasil

www.reddit.com/r/brasil/com...

#art #protestart #WorldvsBillionaires #classwar #TheyLive
The image shows two political protest posters displayed on stands outside what appears to be a storefront. Both posters feature skull-like face illustrations inspired by the 1988 film "They Live," where special glasses reveal the hidden, monstrous appearance of the ruling class. The left poster reads "MAKE BILLIONAIRES EVEN RICHER" with a figure in a suit and tie, depicted with the skeletal face aesthetic from the film. The right poster reads "SUBMIT BILLIONAIRES FIRST STAY ASLEEP," showing a figure wearing a cap with text that says "MAKE BILLIONAIRES EVEN RICHER." This references the film's theme of subliminal messaging that keeps people obedient. As in "They Live," these posters appear to create a visual shift as viewers move from left to right, revealing the satirical commentary about wealth inequality and societal control. The display is set up on a sidewalk with some cardboard visible on the ground nearby.
February 25, 2025 at 6:01 AM
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Even desert cities could pull drinking water from the air

www.sciencenews.org/article/fog-...

#solarpunk #waterpunk #ecopunk #solutions #Chile
A futuristic desert city with dozens of elegant fog-catching towers rising like abstract art, their mesh surfaces glistening with collected water droplets. The towers are biomimetic, inspired by desert beetle shells and spider webs. Vibrant sunrise colors, with touches of teal and copper. Terraced gardens and vertical greenery surrounding the base of each tower. Highly detailed architectural rendering style --v 6.0 --aspect 16:9 --style raw --chaos 5
February 21, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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The full Executive Order is out! ⚠️ This is the biggest executive power grab in U.S. history. ⚠️

www.reddit.com/r/law/commen...

#America #fascism #dictatorship #EndofDemocraticRepublic #classwar

This is a tragic, sad and infuriating day
An eagle's wing transforming into chains, set against a dark marble background with torn parchment fragments of constitutional text visible beneath. Deep shadows and dramatic rim lighting, cinematic composition with professional photography lighting. Hyper-detailed feathers gradually becoming metallic links
February 19, 2025 at 4:57 AM