Rita Philipdottir
@philipdottir.bsky.social
Retired administrator and active planner and traveler.
More than an end to war, we want the end to the beginnings of all wars. - FDR
October 18, 2025 at 8:15 PM
More than an end to war, we want the end to the beginnings of all wars. - FDR
We must scrupulously guard the civil rights and civil liberties of all citizens, whatever their background. We must remember that any injustice, any oppression, any hatred is a wedge designed to attack our civilization. - FDR
October 18, 2025 at 8:11 PM
We must scrupulously guard the civil rights and civil liberties of all citizens, whatever their background. We must remember that any injustice, any oppression, any hatred is a wedge designed to attack our civilization. - FDR
I never forget that I live in a house owned by all the American people and that I have been given their trust. - FDR
October 18, 2025 at 8:04 PM
I never forget that I live in a house owned by all the American people and that I have been given their trust. - FDR
Among American citizens, there should be no forgotten men and no forgotten races. - FDR
October 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Among American citizens, there should be no forgotten men and no forgotten races. - FDR
No country, however rich, can afford the waste of its Human Resources. Demoralization caused by vast unemployment is our greatest extravagance morally. It is the greatest menace to our social order. - FDR
October 18, 2025 at 7:55 PM
No country, however rich, can afford the waste of its Human Resources. Demoralization caused by vast unemployment is our greatest extravagance morally. It is the greatest menace to our social order. - FDR
Nothing better than a forest gnome!
September 20, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Nothing better than a forest gnome!
Instead of reposting all of the weird crap going on in the US. I’ve decided to post a few personal things to help balance my flow! This is a beautiful flower near our favorite bakery in downtown Corvallis. #corvallis
September 20, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Instead of reposting all of the weird crap going on in the US. I’ve decided to post a few personal things to help balance my flow! This is a beautiful flower near our favorite bakery in downtown Corvallis. #corvallis
What’s up with this? A massive random bruise on my hand. No idea how I got it and it doesn’t really hurt. A portent of a week of jury duty?
September 20, 2025 at 4:11 PM
What’s up with this? A massive random bruise on my hand. No idea how I got it and it doesn’t really hurt. A portent of a week of jury duty?
EVENT! 1) The Friends of the Library are hosting their annual Fall Festival Book sale on September 26, 27, and 28 at the Corvallis-Benton County Library (645 NW Monroe, Corvallis, OR) - just across Monroe Street from Central Park, where you might be attending the Fall Festival!
September 11, 2025 at 5:56 PM
EVENT! 1) The Friends of the Library are hosting their annual Fall Festival Book sale on September 26, 27, and 28 at the Corvallis-Benton County Library (645 NW Monroe, Corvallis, OR) - just across Monroe Street from Central Park, where you might be attending the Fall Festival!
Uuuuhhawegetabuls!
July 29, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Uuuuhhawegetabuls!
In my long history of gardening, I’ve never been able to grow a decent head of broccoli - until this year! I think it’s all in the timing. I started early enough to keep it growing before it got too hot and bolted. Yayz!
June 6, 2025 at 6:15 PM
In my long history of gardening, I’ve never been able to grow a decent head of broccoli - until this year! I think it’s all in the timing. I started early enough to keep it growing before it got too hot and bolted. Yayz!
Our beautiful train ride to Wheeler, OR.
May 26, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Our beautiful train ride to Wheeler, OR.
Now that I follow a few folks that I know and love, I’ll start trying the patience of those who follow me for my societal commentary by mixing in the occasional meaningless personal post! I’ll start with Bentley and his run-in with an Irish Setter puppy, whose enthusiasm wasn’t appreciated! Ow!
May 26, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Now that I follow a few folks that I know and love, I’ll start trying the patience of those who follow me for my societal commentary by mixing in the occasional meaningless personal post! I’ll start with Bentley and his run-in with an Irish Setter puppy, whose enthusiasm wasn’t appreciated! Ow!
Getting ready to take off on our Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad trip from Rockaway Beach to Wheeler.
May 3, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Getting ready to take off on our Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad trip from Rockaway Beach to Wheeler.
Is my genetic Ed Grimley revealing himself?
May 2, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Is my genetic Ed Grimley revealing himself?
I know it would be tough for everyone, but could we all just agree to do to Amazon what we’ve done to Tesla? We CAN do it. Just buy directly from the manufacturer or buy local. Stop using Amazon!!! And here’s a beautiful photo to inspire you to do this for your beautiful world!
April 29, 2025 at 10:06 PM
I know it would be tough for everyone, but could we all just agree to do to Amazon what we’ve done to Tesla? We CAN do it. Just buy directly from the manufacturer or buy local. Stop using Amazon!!! And here’s a beautiful photo to inspire you to do this for your beautiful world!
Same for Oregon! Just a few more clouds.
April 29, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Same for Oregon! Just a few more clouds.
These beautiful pink dogwoods were strutting their stuff, so we had to stop to snag a photo.
April 27, 2025 at 6:10 PM
These beautiful pink dogwoods were strutting their stuff, so we had to stop to snag a photo.
Volunteered yesterday at the Spring thing event at Smith Rock State Park. Over 300 volunteers - the largest climber led volunteer event in the country!
April 27, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Volunteered yesterday at the Spring thing event at Smith Rock State Park. Over 300 volunteers - the largest climber led volunteer event in the country!
Thanks to the wonderful organization of Women in Agriculture - we have signs on our crops and this lovely sight is generated by beets!
April 27, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Thanks to the wonderful organization of Women in Agriculture - we have signs on our crops and this lovely sight is generated by beets!
My Easter rhubarb tart (from Cook’s Illustrated)
April 20, 2025 at 5:50 PM
My Easter rhubarb tart (from Cook’s Illustrated)
I’m getting rid of my significant old seed stash this year by playing garden lotto! I’ve randomly sprinkled ALL of my old seeds into my garden and will see what comes up. Some of the seeds are 10 years old, so I don’t expect a huge response, but it should be interesting!
April 18, 2025 at 10:57 PM
I’m getting rid of my significant old seed stash this year by playing garden lotto! I’ve randomly sprinkled ALL of my old seeds into my garden and will see what comes up. Some of the seeds are 10 years old, so I don’t expect a huge response, but it should be interesting!