Cliff
@minno44.bsky.social
Senior in Toronto aging as gracefully as I can……into books, the arts, history, naturism and keeping healthy.
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On #WoodpeckerWednesday, I present a male Downy Woodpecker.
#birds #birdphotography #wildlife #nature #photography #EastCoastKin #AlbertaBirds #CanadaBirds #photographersofBlueSky #NikonPhotography
#birds #birdphotography #wildlife #nature #photography #EastCoastKin #AlbertaBirds #CanadaBirds #photographersofBlueSky #NikonPhotography
December 10, 2025 at 3:22 PM
On #WoodpeckerWednesday, I present a male Downy Woodpecker.
#birds #birdphotography #wildlife #nature #photography #EastCoastKin #AlbertaBirds #CanadaBirds #photographersofBlueSky #NikonPhotography
#birds #birdphotography #wildlife #nature #photography #EastCoastKin #AlbertaBirds #CanadaBirds #photographersofBlueSky #NikonPhotography
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"The Road Not Taken"... a poplar grove (cultivated) near Andrew, AB. i captured this in the fall when most of the leaves had fallen but there were still leaves on the trees in the background and the soft late afternoon light was filtering through them
#ArtAdventCalendar www.stevericketts.ca
#ArtAdventCalendar www.stevericketts.ca
December 9, 2025 at 12:58 AM
"The Road Not Taken"... a poplar grove (cultivated) near Andrew, AB. i captured this in the fall when most of the leaves had fallen but there were still leaves on the trees in the background and the soft late afternoon light was filtering through them
#ArtAdventCalendar www.stevericketts.ca
#ArtAdventCalendar www.stevericketts.ca
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An elephant for Friday
#ElephantonFriday
BnF MS Français 15213; 14th c; ff.82v, 92v @gallicabnf.bsky.social
#ElephantonFriday
BnF MS Français 15213; 14th c; ff.82v, 92v @gallicabnf.bsky.social
December 5, 2025 at 5:39 PM
An elephant for Friday
#ElephantonFriday
BnF MS Français 15213; 14th c; ff.82v, 92v @gallicabnf.bsky.social
#ElephantonFriday
BnF MS Français 15213; 14th c; ff.82v, 92v @gallicabnf.bsky.social
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6th December is the feast of St Nicholas who is depicted here putting gold pieces through the window of a poor man as a dowry for his three daughters.
BL Royal 20 D VI; Wauchier de Denain, Lives of the Saints; 13th century; France, Central (Paris); f.144r
BL Royal 20 D VI; Wauchier de Denain, Lives of the Saints; 13th century; France, Central (Paris); f.144r
December 6, 2025 at 9:16 AM
6th December is the feast of St Nicholas who is depicted here putting gold pieces through the window of a poor man as a dowry for his three daughters.
BL Royal 20 D VI; Wauchier de Denain, Lives of the Saints; 13th century; France, Central (Paris); f.144r
BL Royal 20 D VI; Wauchier de Denain, Lives of the Saints; 13th century; France, Central (Paris); f.144r
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What is painfully obvious in these moments isn't simply that the person alleging to lead this country is a terrible human being; it is that anyone left still defending him, applauding him, justifying him, celebrating him, probably is too.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/no-good-pe...
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/no-good-pe...
No, Good People Don't Still Support Him
Everyone believes they're essentially a good human being.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com
November 28, 2025 at 11:28 PM
What is painfully obvious in these moments isn't simply that the person alleging to lead this country is a terrible human being; it is that anyone left still defending him, applauding him, justifying him, celebrating him, probably is too.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/no-good-pe...
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/no-good-pe...
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Noah's longship ark
BnF MS Latin 8865; Lambertus de Sancto Audomaro , Liber Floridus; 13th century; f.51 @gallicabnf.bsky.social
BnF MS Latin 8865; Lambertus de Sancto Audomaro , Liber Floridus; 13th century; f.51 @gallicabnf.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Noah's longship ark
BnF MS Latin 8865; Lambertus de Sancto Audomaro , Liber Floridus; 13th century; f.51 @gallicabnf.bsky.social
BnF MS Latin 8865; Lambertus de Sancto Audomaro , Liber Floridus; 13th century; f.51 @gallicabnf.bsky.social
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I haven’t received such angry responses on here as I have today after I agreed that news programmes ought not interview Muppets as though they’re real people. I stipulated that it’s OK for chat shows etc, but not actual news. Like Sanata/NORAD. News is about facts and truth. People are mad!
November 27, 2025 at 7:35 PM
I haven’t received such angry responses on here as I have today after I agreed that news programmes ought not interview Muppets as though they’re real people. I stipulated that it’s OK for chat shows etc, but not actual news. Like Sanata/NORAD. News is about facts and truth. People are mad!
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Cardinal
#photography, #365photodgraphy2025, #potd2025, #photoaday, #everydayphotographer, #photooftheday, #pad2025-330, #red, #bird, #morningwalk, #cardinal, #songbird
#photography, #365photodgraphy2025, #potd2025, #photoaday, #everydayphotographer, #photooftheday, #pad2025-330, #red, #bird, #morningwalk, #cardinal, #songbird
November 27, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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I refuse to lose our Republic to a guy with swollen ankles and a tribble on his head.
November 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM
I refuse to lose our Republic to a guy with swollen ankles and a tribble on his head.
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'Christians Who Don't Want to Feed People—Aren't Jesus Christians'
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/christians...
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/christians...
November 2, 2025 at 12:07 AM
'Christians Who Don't Want to Feed People—Aren't Jesus Christians'
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/christians...
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/christians...
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The squeaker of the house.
October 26, 2025 at 4:55 PM
The squeaker of the house.
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Thank you to everyone at the #NO_KINGS rallies for making your voices heard & being part of history.
The massive crowds were joyful, passionate & spectacular!
So were the signs...
The massive crowds were joyful, passionate & spectacular!
So were the signs...
October 19, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Thank you to everyone at the #NO_KINGS rallies for making your voices heard & being part of history.
The massive crowds were joyful, passionate & spectacular!
So were the signs...
The massive crowds were joyful, passionate & spectacular!
So were the signs...
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Little Big Brother says what?
October 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Little Big Brother says what?
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The worship is out of hand.
5th Grade Teacher's Homework Packet About Charlie Kirk Has Parents Outraged
www.comicsands.com
October 18, 2025 at 11:45 PM
The worship is out of hand.
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“A street carnival atmosphere took hold in many places and the mass gatherings remained largely peaceful through midafternoon Saturday.”
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
No Kings protests against Trump draw huge crowds across the country
Gatherings had a street carnival atmosphere as demonstrators packed Times Square in New York and lined Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington on Saturday
www.washingtonpost.com
October 18, 2025 at 10:40 PM
“A street carnival atmosphere took hold in many places and the mass gatherings remained largely peaceful through midafternoon Saturday.”
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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One of the best signs so far and those huddled masses that we're fighting for.
No Kings
No Kings
October 18, 2025 at 8:27 PM
One of the best signs so far and those huddled masses that we're fighting for.
No Kings
No Kings
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THE CEASEFIRE THAT ISN’T: Trump’s “Gaza Peace Deal” is a photo op — not a ceasefire.Hostages still held. Rafah closed. Bombs still falling.He didn’t make peace — he made a distraction, burying the Epstein headlines under a photo op. Pls read & share 👇
The Ceasefire That Isn’t
Trump’s “Peace Deal” Is a Campaign Stunt, Not a Lifeline
open.substack.com
October 15, 2025 at 1:56 PM
THE CEASEFIRE THAT ISN’T: Trump’s “Gaza Peace Deal” is a photo op — not a ceasefire.Hostages still held. Rafah closed. Bombs still falling.He didn’t make peace — he made a distraction, burying the Epstein headlines under a photo op. Pls read & share 👇
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Contrary to Stephen Miller, the president is not "commander-in-chief" of law enforcement within the United States. The invocation of the title "commander-in-chief" to justify anything Trump wants to do anywhere is a sign of how far down the road the administration is to Caesarism.
October 6, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Contrary to Stephen Miller, the president is not "commander-in-chief" of law enforcement within the United States. The invocation of the title "commander-in-chief" to justify anything Trump wants to do anywhere is a sign of how far down the road the administration is to Caesarism.
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Israel has freed Swedish activist Greta Thunberg and is expelling her from the country. She was among hundreds of activists detained by Israeli forces at sea while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza.
Freed activists have alleged abuse while in detention, with Thunberg singled out for humiliation.
Freed activists have alleged abuse while in detention, with Thunberg singled out for humiliation.
October 6, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Israel has freed Swedish activist Greta Thunberg and is expelling her from the country. She was among hundreds of activists detained by Israeli forces at sea while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza.
Freed activists have alleged abuse while in detention, with Thunberg singled out for humiliation.
Freed activists have alleged abuse while in detention, with Thunberg singled out for humiliation.
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The Prick-in-Chief is seriously trying to incite a Civil War hoping somebody attacks ICE so
he can declare martial law to test methods of delaying the midterms.
Massive trial balloon that is emotionally & psychologically terrorizing millions of Americans.
This is not leadership.
It’s fascism.
he can declare martial law to test methods of delaying the midterms.
Massive trial balloon that is emotionally & psychologically terrorizing millions of Americans.
This is not leadership.
It’s fascism.
October 6, 2025 at 1:52 PM
The Prick-in-Chief is seriously trying to incite a Civil War hoping somebody attacks ICE so
he can declare martial law to test methods of delaying the midterms.
Massive trial balloon that is emotionally & psychologically terrorizing millions of Americans.
This is not leadership.
It’s fascism.
he can declare martial law to test methods of delaying the midterms.
Massive trial balloon that is emotionally & psychologically terrorizing millions of Americans.
This is not leadership.
It’s fascism.
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Chief Justice John Roberts has led the Supreme Court for 20 years now.
In that time, his Republican-appointed majority has completely transformed America and its politics, with many of its most destructive opinions written by Roberts himself.
In that time, his Republican-appointed majority has completely transformed America and its politics, with many of its most destructive opinions written by Roberts himself.
Taking stock of the Roberts court at 20—and the shadowy forces that built it
"Roberts will go down in history as the most destructive chief justice."
www.motherjones.com
October 4, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Chief Justice John Roberts has led the Supreme Court for 20 years now.
In that time, his Republican-appointed majority has completely transformed America and its politics, with many of its most destructive opinions written by Roberts himself.
In that time, his Republican-appointed majority has completely transformed America and its politics, with many of its most destructive opinions written by Roberts himself.