Gardenermerc
@gardenermerc.bsky.social
Liberal, married & atheist boomer woman in Oregon with a rescued Great Pyrenees/Cattle dog mix. Backyard habitat gardener. Don't blame me, I voted for McGovern.
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Gardenermerc
@gardenermerc.bsky.social
· Nov 24
Reviewing some old photos, I ran across this. It was my favorite coneflower, called Green Envy. A hard winter killed it off, so the standard pink ones have overtaken its spot. #Flowers #Gardening 🌱
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As a geriatrician who used to do a lot of memory clinic work and also taught study interpretation to students and residents, I would like to report that this study is completely true and well done. There is absolutely no reason to look into it any further at all. (Just like the coffee ones.)
December 18, 2025 at 4:09 PM
As a geriatrician who used to do a lot of memory clinic work and also taught study interpretation to students and residents, I would like to report that this study is completely true and well done. There is absolutely no reason to look into it any further at all. (Just like the coffee ones.)
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"I grow plants for many reasons: to please my eye or to please my soul, to challenge the elements or to challenge my patience, for novelty or for nostalgia, but mostly for the joy in seeing them grow."
~ David Hobson
Me too.
🌱 #TinyFlowerTuesday #Bloomscrolling #FlowerReport #Zone10a ☀️
~ David Hobson
Me too.
🌱 #TinyFlowerTuesday #Bloomscrolling #FlowerReport #Zone10a ☀️
December 16, 2025 at 3:51 PM
"I grow plants for many reasons: to please my eye or to please my soul, to challenge the elements or to challenge my patience, for novelty or for nostalgia, but mostly for the joy in seeing them grow."
~ David Hobson
Me too.
🌱 #TinyFlowerTuesday #Bloomscrolling #FlowerReport #Zone10a ☀️
~ David Hobson
Me too.
🌱 #TinyFlowerTuesday #Bloomscrolling #FlowerReport #Zone10a ☀️
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"First Grace United Methodist Church posted a sign citing scripture that read, 'ICE: Whatsoever you do to the least, you do unto me.'" www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
DHS launches new immigration sting in New Orleans
Across New Orleans, residents had anticipated the operation, particularly immigrants. Some businesses had closed while others posted signs saying, “ICE not welcome here.”
www.washingtonpost.com
December 3, 2025 at 7:13 PM
"First Grace United Methodist Church posted a sign citing scripture that read, 'ICE: Whatsoever you do to the least, you do unto me.'" www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
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The comments to Debra Messing's post have restored my joy and faith in humanity.
Just...golden.
www.threads.com/@therealdebr...
Just...golden.
www.threads.com/@therealdebr...
Debra Messing (@therealdebramessing) on Threads
No flying monkeys were harmed in the making of this look. 💚
www.threads.com
November 27, 2025 at 9:28 PM
The comments to Debra Messing's post have restored my joy and faith in humanity.
Just...golden.
www.threads.com/@therealdebr...
Just...golden.
www.threads.com/@therealdebr...
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November 24, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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By that I mean I believe they they are going to all the cities that the far right has had fevered masturbatory racist fantasies and conspiracy theories about to harass people of color over the last twenty years. The disinformation is their literal roadmap
November 21, 2025 at 7:46 PM
By that I mean I believe they they are going to all the cities that the far right has had fevered masturbatory racist fantasies and conspiracy theories about to harass people of color over the last twenty years. The disinformation is their literal roadmap
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All I’m going to say about Nuzzi is she has always been a racist and a bigot.
November 17, 2025 at 4:24 PM
All I’m going to say about Nuzzi is she has always been a racist and a bigot.
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Convicted (and then pardoned) seditious conspirator Enrique Tarrio of Proud Boys (and FBI informant) fame joined the very large MAGA media influencer contingent at Portland’s ICE facility last night.
Hahahahaha
November 16, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Convicted (and then pardoned) seditious conspirator Enrique Tarrio of Proud Boys (and FBI informant) fame joined the very large MAGA media influencer contingent at Portland’s ICE facility last night.
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NEW Economist/YouGov: Direction of the country
% of U.S. adult citizens who say things in this country today are [generally headed in the right direction | off on the wrong track]...
At the start of Trump's second term 37% | 50%
Now 30% | 61%
today.yougov.com/politics/art...
% of U.S. adult citizens who say things in this country today are [generally headed in the right direction | off on the wrong track]...
At the start of Trump's second term 37% | 50%
Now 30% | 61%
today.yougov.com/politics/art...
November 11, 2025 at 8:56 PM
NEW Economist/YouGov: Direction of the country
% of U.S. adult citizens who say things in this country today are [generally headed in the right direction | off on the wrong track]...
At the start of Trump's second term 37% | 50%
Now 30% | 61%
today.yougov.com/politics/art...
% of U.S. adult citizens who say things in this country today are [generally headed in the right direction | off on the wrong track]...
At the start of Trump's second term 37% | 50%
Now 30% | 61%
today.yougov.com/politics/art...
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The vote to reopen the government with no deal on health care is a brutal blow to all those who have stood together to save affordable health care for more than 20 million Americans.
I will vote ‘NO’ with every fiber of my being.
I will vote ‘NO’ with every fiber of my being.
November 9, 2025
YouTube video by Senator Jeff Merkley
youtube.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:09 AM
The vote to reopen the government with no deal on health care is a brutal blow to all those who have stood together to save affordable health care for more than 20 million Americans.
I will vote ‘NO’ with every fiber of my being.
I will vote ‘NO’ with every fiber of my being.
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BREAKING: Federal judge permanently blocks Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops to Portland.
buff.ly/ow0lMO6 by @alexbaumhardt.bsky.social
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Federal judge finds Trump Guard deployment to Portland illegal • Oregon Capital Chronicle
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to return control of federalized Oregon and California Guard troops to each state’s governor.
oregoncapitalchronicle.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:11 AM
BREAKING: Federal judge permanently blocks Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops to Portland.
buff.ly/ow0lMO6 by @alexbaumhardt.bsky.social
buff.ly/ow0lMO6 by @alexbaumhardt.bsky.social
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Oops. Here it is
November 5, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Oops. Here it is
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"Well, you just can't stand and let them step on you. You gotta get up and fight."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP8O...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP8O...
I Took Bernie Into Deep Trump Country. Can He Win Them Over?
YouTube video by More Perfect Union
www.youtube.com
November 3, 2025 at 11:37 PM
"Well, you just can't stand and let them step on you. You gotta get up and fight."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP8O...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP8O...
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The USDA sent an email to grocery stores telling them they are prohibited from offering special discounts to customers affected by the SNAP funding lapse.
I'm aware of at least 2 stores that had offered struggling customers a discount, then withdrew it after receiving this email
I'm aware of at least 2 stores that had offered struggling customers a discount, then withdrew it after receiving this email
November 2, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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GOOD NEWS! Researchers have developed a new mRNA vaccine that has been shown to suppress abnormal blood vessel growth in the retina, offering hope to MILLIONS of patients with age-related vision loss. The vaccine triggered strong antibody responses that REDUCED retinal damage by UP TO 85%.
November 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
GOOD NEWS! Researchers have developed a new mRNA vaccine that has been shown to suppress abnormal blood vessel growth in the retina, offering hope to MILLIONS of patients with age-related vision loss. The vaccine triggered strong antibody responses that REDUCED retinal damage by UP TO 85%.
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Not going to gunk up your feed with racist screenshots, but it’s notable that Twitter’s algorithm is currently amplifying Christian and Nazi-adjacent white women influencers wearing blackface and commenting on EBT.
November 1, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Not going to gunk up your feed with racist screenshots, but it’s notable that Twitter’s algorithm is currently amplifying Christian and Nazi-adjacent white women influencers wearing blackface and commenting on EBT.
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A federal trial in Portland about the president’s authority to deploy the National Guard to the city got off with a stunning revelation: troops briefly deployed to Portland this month, appearing to defy a court order issued hours earlier blocking their deployment.
Oregon National Guard deployed to Portland in early October, despite court order
A federal trial in Portland about the president’s authority to deploy the National Guard to the city got off with a stunning revelation: troops briefly deployed to a federal immigration building in South Portland this month, appearing to defy a court order issued hours earlier blocking their deployment.
www.opb.org
October 29, 2025 at 8:43 PM
A federal trial in Portland about the president’s authority to deploy the National Guard to the city got off with a stunning revelation: troops briefly deployed to Portland this month, appearing to defy a court order issued hours earlier blocking their deployment.
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Great messaging from the OR GOP that will totally resonate with people who will be going hungry. No notes.
October 29, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Great messaging from the OR GOP that will totally resonate with people who will be going hungry. No notes.
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Do you use Spotify Premium? Cancel your subscription until Spotify stops running ICE ads. There are other streaming options that don’t profit from exploiting artists while recruiting for ICE: indivisible.org/cancel-spoti... #CancelSpotify
October 29, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Do you use Spotify Premium? Cancel your subscription until Spotify stops running ICE ads. There are other streaming options that don’t profit from exploiting artists while recruiting for ICE: indivisible.org/cancel-spoti... #CancelSpotify
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I was around ICE this week for a story I am eager to share with you all soon.
I am currently in Sunset Park, a heavily Latino neighborhood around where I grew up that has been the target of raids.
The contrast between these experiences could not possibly be more striking.
I am currently in Sunset Park, a heavily Latino neighborhood around where I grew up that has been the target of raids.
The contrast between these experiences could not possibly be more striking.
October 29, 2025 at 4:05 PM
I was around ICE this week for a story I am eager to share with you all soon.
I am currently in Sunset Park, a heavily Latino neighborhood around where I grew up that has been the target of raids.
The contrast between these experiences could not possibly be more striking.
I am currently in Sunset Park, a heavily Latino neighborhood around where I grew up that has been the target of raids.
The contrast between these experiences could not possibly be more striking.
This is outrageous. Fortunately (or unfortunately, for the MAGAs here) decent people on NextDoor are reporting these ICE sightings. They are hitting our county hard, along with many farming communities in Oregon. Teachers are seeing students staying home. pircoregon.org
October 29, 2025 at 4:03 PM
This is outrageous. Fortunately (or unfortunately, for the MAGAs here) decent people on NextDoor are reporting these ICE sightings. They are hitting our county hard, along with many farming communities in Oregon. Teachers are seeing students staying home. pircoregon.org
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In today’s attention economy, thinking critically isn’t enough, we must also learn to ignore strategically.
Research shows that critical ignoring—redesigning your digital environment, fact-checking laterally, and refusing to feed trolls—helps protect focus, well-being, and mental clarity.
Research shows that critical ignoring—redesigning your digital environment, fact-checking laterally, and refusing to feed trolls—helps protect focus, well-being, and mental clarity.
Ignore Smarter: The Psychology of Filtering Out the Noise
In a world overflowing with information, learning what not to engage with may be the key to protecting your focus, time, and peace of mind.
www.psychologytoday.com
October 28, 2025 at 5:46 PM
In today’s attention economy, thinking critically isn’t enough, we must also learn to ignore strategically.
Research shows that critical ignoring—redesigning your digital environment, fact-checking laterally, and refusing to feed trolls—helps protect focus, well-being, and mental clarity.
Research shows that critical ignoring—redesigning your digital environment, fact-checking laterally, and refusing to feed trolls—helps protect focus, well-being, and mental clarity.
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It’s been a busy few weeks of legal rulings and rhetorical statements as Portland has become a flashpoint in the national discourse on how the president can use the National Guard.
Here’s a quick look at where things stand right now and what may develop this week.
Here’s a quick look at where things stand right now and what may develop this week.
Portland awaits court decisions on National Guard deployment
As the wind and rain blew across the sodden city this weekend, Portlanders awaited clarity from the courts on whether and when federalized National Guard troops might be seen on the streets.
www.opb.org
October 27, 2025 at 2:52 PM
It’s been a busy few weeks of legal rulings and rhetorical statements as Portland has become a flashpoint in the national discourse on how the president can use the National Guard.
Here’s a quick look at where things stand right now and what may develop this week.
Here’s a quick look at where things stand right now and what may develop this week.