Maya Norton
@mayanorton.bsky.social
Our highest and most enduring human value must be Life. Permaculture. Herbalist. Walker and Nature Lover. Reader. 🌿🌈🚵♀️ Grateful to my teachers.
Sure, AI seems useful, but I am over here on my second hour of setting up a basic home printer in late 2025.
Can we please improve the fundamental time and energy sucks first?
How can printers still be so low performing and frustrating at this point in history?
Can we please improve the fundamental time and energy sucks first?
How can printers still be so low performing and frustrating at this point in history?
December 10, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Sure, AI seems useful, but I am over here on my second hour of setting up a basic home printer in late 2025.
Can we please improve the fundamental time and energy sucks first?
How can printers still be so low performing and frustrating at this point in history?
Can we please improve the fundamental time and energy sucks first?
How can printers still be so low performing and frustrating at this point in history?
Love the idea of #Boston's floating wetlands. I have long been fascinated with the chinampas of Tenochtitlan (Mexico City). When we learn from the Ancients to bring their teachings into the future, everything looks brighter.
Learn more & image credit here: thecharles.org/floating-wet...
Learn more & image credit here: thecharles.org/floating-wet...
November 18, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Love the idea of #Boston's floating wetlands. I have long been fascinated with the chinampas of Tenochtitlan (Mexico City). When we learn from the Ancients to bring their teachings into the future, everything looks brighter.
Learn more & image credit here: thecharles.org/floating-wet...
Learn more & image credit here: thecharles.org/floating-wet...
#SNAP and #FoodInsecurity: Stop and Shop is offering '$40 Thanksgiving meals for up to 10 people.'
See company website and article for full information.
www.bluebookservices.com/stop-shop-of...
See company website and article for full information.
www.bluebookservices.com/stop-shop-of...
Stop & Shop offers Thanksgiving dinner deal under $40 for 10 people
Stop & Shop's meal is a response to what customers have told the brand they need most —lower prices without compromising quality.
www.bluebookservices.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:49 AM
#SNAP and #FoodInsecurity: Stop and Shop is offering '$40 Thanksgiving meals for up to 10 people.'
See company website and article for full information.
www.bluebookservices.com/stop-shop-of...
See company website and article for full information.
www.bluebookservices.com/stop-shop-of...
Politics: Vote them out in 2026 if they can't fulfill their assigned duties to:
- Feed our children and families
- Provide safe travel
- Release the Epstein files and face the consequences
You were elected to serve.
- Feed our children and families
- Provide safe travel
- Release the Epstein files and face the consequences
You were elected to serve.
October 31, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Politics: Vote them out in 2026 if they can't fulfill their assigned duties to:
- Feed our children and families
- Provide safe travel
- Release the Epstein files and face the consequences
You were elected to serve.
- Feed our children and families
- Provide safe travel
- Release the Epstein files and face the consequences
You were elected to serve.
It feels like a true privilege to live in a community with strong Indian representation. #HappyDiwali! ☀️
October 19, 2025 at 5:17 PM
It feels like a true privilege to live in a community with strong Indian representation. #HappyDiwali! ☀️
A high school football team cheering on middle school cross-country. Love to see it.
#Sportsmanship #GoodVibes #GoodNews
#Sportsmanship #GoodVibes #GoodNews
October 15, 2025 at 7:40 PM
A high school football team cheering on middle school cross-country. Love to see it.
#Sportsmanship #GoodVibes #GoodNews
#Sportsmanship #GoodVibes #GoodNews
October 1, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Elizabeth Tsurkov's release from captivity after two years is such good news. My heart goes out to her and her family as she recovers. רפוה שלמה.
www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-russ...
www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-russ...
Israeli-Russian graduate student Elizabeth Tsurkov freed from captivity in Iraq
Family thanks US and Israel for helping secure Tsurkov's release from Iran-backed militia, which says it freed her ‘to facilitate withdrawal of US forces,’ prevent ‘conflicts’ in Iraq
www.timesofisrael.com
September 10, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Elizabeth Tsurkov's release from captivity after two years is such good news. My heart goes out to her and her family as she recovers. רפוה שלמה.
www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-russ...
www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-russ...
Do you suffer from "Hair Hair," "Much Dream," or 'Splash Accumulation'? A sauna can help.
Source: Amazon listing.
Source: Amazon listing.
August 20, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Do you suffer from "Hair Hair," "Much Dream," or 'Splash Accumulation'? A sauna can help.
Source: Amazon listing.
Source: Amazon listing.
Americana at its best. "It Ain't Gonna Go Away - Ode to the Epstein Files."
#FolkMusic
m.youtube.com/watch?v=R8AG...
#FolkMusic
m.youtube.com/watch?v=R8AG...
IT AINT GONNA GO AWAY - ODE TO THE EPSTEIN FILES
YouTube video by Cathy Fink Marcy Marxer
m.youtube.com
August 4, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Americana at its best. "It Ain't Gonna Go Away - Ode to the Epstein Files."
#FolkMusic
m.youtube.com/watch?v=R8AG...
#FolkMusic
m.youtube.com/watch?v=R8AG...
August 1, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Corpse flowers bloom every 7-10 years for 24-36 hours. In Massachusetts, they are blooming now, as the new moon crests. Last documented bloom cycle was 2016, it looks like:
www.atlasobscura.com/articles/why...
www.atlasobscura.com/articles/why...
Why Are So Many Corpse Flowers Blooming at Once?
Botanists may have some "rational" theories, but don't let science lure you into a false sense of security.
www.atlasobscura.com
July 28, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Corpse flowers bloom every 7-10 years for 24-36 hours. In Massachusetts, they are blooming now, as the new moon crests. Last documented bloom cycle was 2016, it looks like:
www.atlasobscura.com/articles/why...
www.atlasobscura.com/articles/why...
June lasted three months and July flew by in five days. 🗓
July 18, 2025 at 12:07 PM
June lasted three months and July flew by in five days. 🗓
But at least I can say useful things now.
The correct response was: "She designs sweaters for cats" (not "cat sweaters"). 🤷🏾♀️😽
#Duolingo
The correct response was: "She designs sweaters for cats" (not "cat sweaters"). 🤷🏾♀️😽
#Duolingo
June 27, 2025 at 7:43 PM
But at least I can say useful things now.
The correct response was: "She designs sweaters for cats" (not "cat sweaters"). 🤷🏾♀️😽
#Duolingo
The correct response was: "She designs sweaters for cats" (not "cat sweaters"). 🤷🏾♀️😽
#Duolingo
#Rainforests of United States:
- El Yunque in Puerto Rico
- Southern Appalachia
- Olympics of Washington State
- Tongass in Southern Alaska
Visiting El Yunque & the Olympic rainforests as a child changed how I understood the vastness of Nature.
Source: National Association of State Foresters.
- El Yunque in Puerto Rico
- Southern Appalachia
- Olympics of Washington State
- Tongass in Southern Alaska
Visiting El Yunque & the Olympic rainforests as a child changed how I understood the vastness of Nature.
Source: National Association of State Foresters.
June 27, 2025 at 6:46 PM
#Rainforests of United States:
- El Yunque in Puerto Rico
- Southern Appalachia
- Olympics of Washington State
- Tongass in Southern Alaska
Visiting El Yunque & the Olympic rainforests as a child changed how I understood the vastness of Nature.
Source: National Association of State Foresters.
- El Yunque in Puerto Rico
- Southern Appalachia
- Olympics of Washington State
- Tongass in Southern Alaska
Visiting El Yunque & the Olympic rainforests as a child changed how I understood the vastness of Nature.
Source: National Association of State Foresters.
Posting in case this can help anyone. This article from @wbur.org focuses on Brazilian immigrants in Massachusetts.
#FamilySeparation #Immigration #ICE
www.wbur.org/news/2025/06...
#FamilySeparation #Immigration #ICE
www.wbur.org/news/2025/06...
Fearing family separation, local immigrants assign 'caregivers' to take in children
Advocates say a growing number of immigrants are seeking ways to grant privileges to family or friends willing to care for their children in case families are separated.
www.wbur.org
June 27, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Posting in case this can help anyone. This article from @wbur.org focuses on Brazilian immigrants in Massachusetts.
#FamilySeparation #Immigration #ICE
www.wbur.org/news/2025/06...
#FamilySeparation #Immigration #ICE
www.wbur.org/news/2025/06...
In case you're wondering what happens on #Duolingo when you reach 1,000 days in a row, it's a nothingburger. The owl looks slightly more excited and asks you to set your next milestone.
Who else is a long-termer?
Who else is a long-termer?
June 26, 2025 at 10:09 PM
In case you're wondering what happens on #Duolingo when you reach 1,000 days in a row, it's a nothingburger. The owl looks slightly more excited and asks you to set your next milestone.
Who else is a long-termer?
Who else is a long-termer?
Black pepper is medicinal and tasty. If, like me, you have ever thought of growing it yourself, here is more information.
Growing zones: 10-12.
Scientific name: Piper nigrum
Click on Alt Text for the links.
#Herbalism #Gardeners #Bloomscrolling #Cooking
Growing zones: 10-12.
Scientific name: Piper nigrum
Click on Alt Text for the links.
#Herbalism #Gardeners #Bloomscrolling #Cooking
June 16, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Black pepper is medicinal and tasty. If, like me, you have ever thought of growing it yourself, here is more information.
Growing zones: 10-12.
Scientific name: Piper nigrum
Click on Alt Text for the links.
#Herbalism #Gardeners #Bloomscrolling #Cooking
Growing zones: 10-12.
Scientific name: Piper nigrum
Click on Alt Text for the links.
#Herbalism #Gardeners #Bloomscrolling #Cooking
Albert Einstein: "I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones."
June 13, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Albert Einstein: "I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones."
The impact of proposed federal #TaxCuts for #TribalColleges would be "extremely dire." Federal funding provides core support for these 37 schools.
Administration's current plan will shred annual funding from $196 million (2025) to $22 million (2026).
ictnews.org/news/impact-...
#Indigenous #NDN
Administration's current plan will shred annual funding from $196 million (2025) to $22 million (2026).
ictnews.org/news/impact-...
#Indigenous #NDN
Impact of drastic federal funding cuts on tribal colleges, universities would be ‘extremely dire’ - ICT News
The Trump administration has requested $22 million for postsecondary Indian education programs for 2026, compared to the $196 million appropriated for those programs in 2025
ictnews.org
June 6, 2025 at 9:58 PM
The impact of proposed federal #TaxCuts for #TribalColleges would be "extremely dire." Federal funding provides core support for these 37 schools.
Administration's current plan will shred annual funding from $196 million (2025) to $22 million (2026).
ictnews.org/news/impact-...
#Indigenous #NDN
Administration's current plan will shred annual funding from $196 million (2025) to $22 million (2026).
ictnews.org/news/impact-...
#Indigenous #NDN
My child is attending a precollege program this summer and a definition of consent is included in the program guidelines. Appreciate this. Thank you, UMass, @umassamherst.bsky.social.
#SA #Consent
#SA #Consent
June 6, 2025 at 9:35 PM
My child is attending a precollege program this summer and a definition of consent is included in the program guidelines. Appreciate this. Thank you, UMass, @umassamherst.bsky.social.
#SA #Consent
#SA #Consent
Readers, the new Vera Wong book by Jesse Q. Sutanto & narrated on audiobook by Eunice Wong is so good-- and funny. It's my 100th book this year and will definitely be on my Best Books of the Year list. Sutanto and Wong are a gifted pair.
Recommendations for next reads?
#Booksky #Goodreads #Books
Recommendations for next reads?
#Booksky #Goodreads #Books
May 22, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Readers, the new Vera Wong book by Jesse Q. Sutanto & narrated on audiobook by Eunice Wong is so good-- and funny. It's my 100th book this year and will definitely be on my Best Books of the Year list. Sutanto and Wong are a gifted pair.
Recommendations for next reads?
#Booksky #Goodreads #Books
Recommendations for next reads?
#Booksky #Goodreads #Books
#Eurovision: Estonia's "Espresso Macchiato" has the exact same energy as America's Got Talent's song, "Parmesan."
Compare: youtu.be/5MS_Fczs_98?...
#AGT: m.youtube.com/watch?v=F7Dg...
Compare: youtu.be/5MS_Fczs_98?...
#AGT: m.youtube.com/watch?v=F7Dg...
Tommy Cash - Espresso Macchiato | Estonia 🇪🇪 | Official Music Video | #Eurovision2025
YouTube video by Eurovision Song Contest
youtu.be
May 17, 2025 at 8:56 PM
#Eurovision: Estonia's "Espresso Macchiato" has the exact same energy as America's Got Talent's song, "Parmesan."
Compare: youtu.be/5MS_Fczs_98?...
#AGT: m.youtube.com/watch?v=F7Dg...
Compare: youtu.be/5MS_Fczs_98?...
#AGT: m.youtube.com/watch?v=F7Dg...
Reposted by Maya Norton
We are disappointed for Texas teens that Tx House just passed HB3225. This would restrict Tx teenagers from using adult books in the library, including classic novels. Pregnant teens can't access books on childbirth. 250 years of libraries in this country without age restrictions until now. Scary.
May 9, 2025 at 10:25 PM
We are disappointed for Texas teens that Tx House just passed HB3225. This would restrict Tx teenagers from using adult books in the library, including classic novels. Pregnant teens can't access books on childbirth. 250 years of libraries in this country without age restrictions until now. Scary.