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Mark Rushing
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Systems, writing, yoga/fitness, and miscellaneous whatnots.
On this day in 2019, planet Gonggong was discovered.

Well, its discovery was ANNOUNCED on this day. Discovered a couple years earlier.

It’s in our solar system.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gonggon...
Gonggong (dwarf planet) - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
January 8, 2026 at 5:02 AM
It’s so very sad. Maybe if they made a trillion dollar sacrifice to Elon, he would smile upon them and fix it all. #tesla

apnews.com/article/tesl...
Tesla loses title as world's biggest electric vehicle maker as sales fall for second year in a row
Tesla lost its crown as the world’s bestselling electric vehicle maker on Friday as a customer revolt over Elon Musk’s right-wing politics and stiff overseas competition pushed sales down for a second...
apnews.com
January 2, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Happy new year y’all. It’s gotta get better.

#hapoynewyear #pnw
January 1, 2026 at 6:24 AM
Today’s quote from #yoga

Let everything go as your heart melts to the floor.
December 31, 2025 at 9:15 AM
When it comes to major religions, the Grand Shapes remain, even with the details accessed and rationalized.

Brahman (the dreamer) beyond all attributes, Ishvara with human attributes, and Shakti, the indwelling presence.

Far more in common than different where it matters most.

#religion #unity
December 30, 2025 at 10:36 AM
On the walk back on a cold Christmas evening

#pnw #moon
December 26, 2025 at 7:03 AM
For your edification - from around the year 1700

#music

youtu.be/XcsfDxojdV8?...
Bach: Harpsichord Concerto No.1 in D Minor BWV 1052 (Jean Rondeau)
YouTube video by Warner Classics
youtu.be
December 18, 2025 at 1:37 PM
This year’s present to myself: a hand built #Dutch coffee maker (Techni Vorm).

Downstairs has a small kitchen area where I make workout stuff, and a protein coffee is my reward after morning yoga. ☕️🧘‍♂️
December 18, 2025 at 4:12 AM
December 12, 2025 at 12:02 AM
It’s dark at 4 pm now. And an atmospheric river is drenching everything for days. Perfect long walk weather.

#pnw #weather
December 11, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Reposted by Mark Rushing
now THIS is the REASON for the SEASON
yea boiiiii
December 10, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Reposted by Mark Rushing
how do I pin this to the front page of YouTube 🧐
Burl Dirkman in "What Your Choice of Drywall Fastener Says About Your Friendship Type"
December 5, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Waiting at the oral surgeon’s for a tooth extraction. 😢

Possible dental implant. Not sure.
December 5, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Deepening into winter, always a bit nice and sad

#pnw #garden #moss
November 24, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Completely mad 😵‍💫
November 23, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Ok earlier I was corrected: these are not moonflowers. But they are flowers that bloom at night.

And they are robust! Look at these little guys still going strong in such cold!

#cold #bloomscrolling #pnw
November 22, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Look what showed up on my porch.

This is to power a generator to recharge the batteries that power the refrigerator and boiler water pump for heat during a power outage.

Last year’s long, dangerously cold outage shouldn’t happen again.

#winter #preparedness
November 21, 2025 at 10:04 AM
A toy company whose BubblePlush Yoga Ball Buddies have been hit hard by tariffs is getting their day in the Supreme Court, claiming that Trump doesn't have the authority to implement tariffs.

I LOVE that it's a company like them 😄

#uspol #tariffs

www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
Toymaker Gears Up for Supreme Court Fight Over Trump’s Tariffs
A Chicago-area toy company is among the businesses arguing to the justices this week that most of the president’s tariffs should be struck down.
www.bloomberg.com
November 3, 2025 at 7:12 AM
I’ve kinda been offline a couple days and may have missed some good things 🫤

But here’s another shot of the front yard boundary from today, a sunnier day.

#pnw #autumn
November 2, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Boundary of the front yard.

#pnw #autumn
October 31, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Looking right and left off the deck today

#pnw #autumn
October 30, 2025 at 1:39 AM
I got an automated award. From my Apple Watch. 🦾⌚️

Closed all my rings 2,000 times. That’s about 5.5 years. Move, Exercise and Standing.

I hardly even think about it any more, efficient means it’s been a great addition.

#fitness
October 30, 2025 at 12:13 AM
I have to say again, nutritional yeast is SO GOOD 😋
October 28, 2025 at 8:39 AM
I love organic, emergent patterns 🧡

#pnw #autumn
October 28, 2025 at 6:09 AM