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Retired Minnesotan 💙. Photography, art, nature, sociology, and news junkie. (Nature photos are mine.)
People before profits.
People before profits.
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Today they have crossed a deep red line.
We, the people, must hold the president and his appointees accountable for this outrageous abuse against American liberty.
We, the people, must hold the president and his appointees accountable for this outrageous abuse against American liberty.
We MUST protect the Constitution.
A House Finch tucked away in a lilac bush on a snowy day in Minnesota.
#photography #birdphotography #minnesota #birdlover #snow #winter #nature #finches #bird #birdsofminnesota #peace #naturesoothes #outdoors #snowy
#photography #birdphotography #minnesota #birdlover #snow #winter #nature #finches #bird #birdsofminnesota #peace #naturesoothes #outdoors #snowy
December 29, 2025 at 1:03 AM
A House Finch tucked away in a lilac bush on a snowy day in Minnesota.
#photography #birdphotography #minnesota #birdlover #snow #winter #nature #finches #bird #birdsofminnesota #peace #naturesoothes #outdoors #snowy
#photography #birdphotography #minnesota #birdlover #snow #winter #nature #finches #bird #birdsofminnesota #peace #naturesoothes #outdoors #snowy
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With all this talk of how to end Russias war against Ukraine, and a cease fire, keep this in mind:
If Ukraine ceases firing, Ukraine will cease to exist.
If Russia ceases firing. the war will cease to exist.
Pretty clear
If Ukraine ceases firing, Ukraine will cease to exist.
If Russia ceases firing. the war will cease to exist.
Pretty clear
December 28, 2025 at 9:23 PM
With all this talk of how to end Russias war against Ukraine, and a cease fire, keep this in mind:
If Ukraine ceases firing, Ukraine will cease to exist.
If Russia ceases firing. the war will cease to exist.
Pretty clear
If Ukraine ceases firing, Ukraine will cease to exist.
If Russia ceases firing. the war will cease to exist.
Pretty clear
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Agree 💯 With Bernie.......
December 28, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Agree 💯 With Bernie.......
The first recipient of the Fifa Peace Prize is bombing Nigeria on Christmas Day. Are we great yet?
December 26, 2025 at 4:02 AM
The first recipient of the Fifa Peace Prize is bombing Nigeria on Christmas Day. Are we great yet?
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“I shall earnestly and persistently continue to urge all women to the practical recognition of the old Revolutionary maxim. ‘Resistance to tyranny is obedience to God.’”
- Susan B. Anthony
#RadioFreeAmerica
- Susan B. Anthony
#RadioFreeAmerica
December 24, 2025 at 3:16 PM
“I shall earnestly and persistently continue to urge all women to the practical recognition of the old Revolutionary maxim. ‘Resistance to tyranny is obedience to God.’”
- Susan B. Anthony
#RadioFreeAmerica
- Susan B. Anthony
#RadioFreeAmerica
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'Steampunk fairy' by US artist Sue Beatrice who creates sculptures and jewellery out of recycled watch parts #WomensArt ❄️
December 24, 2025 at 6:03 AM
'Steampunk fairy' by US artist Sue Beatrice who creates sculptures and jewellery out of recycled watch parts #WomensArt ❄️
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Why would anyone risk themselves to go on 60 Minutes after this? How can viewers ever trust CBS News to report fairly on topics this White House is sensitive about?
December 22, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Why would anyone risk themselves to go on 60 Minutes after this? How can viewers ever trust CBS News to report fairly on topics this White House is sensitive about?
“I believe in free enterprise, and I believe all Americans should be able to strive for financial success. But we have reached a point where any mix of solutions to our nation’s economic problems is going to involve the wealthiest Americans’ contributing more.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/o...
Opinion | Mitt Romney: Tax the Rich, Like Me
www.nytimes.com
December 20, 2025 at 12:05 AM
“I believe in free enterprise, and I believe all Americans should be able to strive for financial success. But we have reached a point where any mix of solutions to our nation’s economic problems is going to involve the wealthiest Americans’ contributing more.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/o...
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Yes, who are these people??? 🤨
December 19, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Yes, who are these people??? 🤨
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Dee Nickerson, contemporary painter who explores themes of living in the countryside #WomensArt #FridayFeeling #ArtAdvent
December 5, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Dee Nickerson, contemporary painter who explores themes of living in the countryside #WomensArt #FridayFeeling #ArtAdvent
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He's just lost it. Now saying Rob and Michele Reiner caused their own murder because they didn't support him.
So sick.
So sick.
December 15, 2025 at 4:56 PM
He's just lost it. Now saying Rob and Michele Reiner caused their own murder because they didn't support him.
So sick.
So sick.
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Their closing message to Indiana: change your maps to artificially benefit the President's political party or 'roads will not be paved' as punishment.
They are openly saying this.
Who would want to live in a country that works like that?
They are openly saying this.
Who would want to live in a country that works like that?
December 11, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Their closing message to Indiana: change your maps to artificially benefit the President's political party or 'roads will not be paved' as punishment.
They are openly saying this.
Who would want to live in a country that works like that?
They are openly saying this.
Who would want to live in a country that works like that?
A country road during the winter months of Minnesota.
#photography #minnesota #country #winter #seasons #snow #beauty #nature #landscape #peace
#photography #minnesota #country #winter #seasons #snow #beauty #nature #landscape #peace
December 10, 2025 at 2:39 AM
A country road during the winter months of Minnesota.
#photography #minnesota #country #winter #seasons #snow #beauty #nature #landscape #peace
#photography #minnesota #country #winter #seasons #snow #beauty #nature #landscape #peace
As a country, the United States must NOT normalize lying.
Why?
Three truths about liars:
-Leaders believe lying is wrong, but do it anyway.
-Lying is always about some form of advantage.
-Liars place their interests ahead of yours.
#truth #leadership #democracy #culture #integrity
Why?
Three truths about liars:
-Leaders believe lying is wrong, but do it anyway.
-Lying is always about some form of advantage.
-Liars place their interests ahead of yours.
#truth #leadership #democracy #culture #integrity
December 9, 2025 at 7:26 PM
As a country, the United States must NOT normalize lying.
Why?
Three truths about liars:
-Leaders believe lying is wrong, but do it anyway.
-Lying is always about some form of advantage.
-Liars place their interests ahead of yours.
#truth #leadership #democracy #culture #integrity
Why?
Three truths about liars:
-Leaders believe lying is wrong, but do it anyway.
-Lying is always about some form of advantage.
-Liars place their interests ahead of yours.
#truth #leadership #democracy #culture #integrity
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“How beautifully leaves grow old. How full of light and color are their last days.”
– John Burroughs
#photography #autumn #november #autumnleaves #maple #quotes #nature #naturesoothes #beauty #leaves #forest #minnesota #woods
#photography #autumn #november #autumnleaves #maple #quotes #nature #naturesoothes #beauty #leaves #forest #minnesota #woods
November 22, 2025 at 1:21 AM
“How beautifully leaves grow old. How full of light and color are their last days.”
– John Burroughs
#photography #autumn #november #autumnleaves #maple #quotes #nature #naturesoothes #beauty #leaves #forest #minnesota #woods
#photography #autumn #november #autumnleaves #maple #quotes #nature #naturesoothes #beauty #leaves #forest #minnesota #woods
I love tamarack trees in the fall. Their brilliant gold color add so much to nature’s colorful fall palette.
#photography #minnesota #landscape #autumn #tamaracks #trees #nature #wilderness #colorful #golden #beauty #hope
#photography #minnesota #landscape #autumn #tamaracks #trees #nature #wilderness #colorful #golden #beauty #hope
November 19, 2025 at 11:48 PM
I love tamarack trees in the fall. Their brilliant gold color add so much to nature’s colorful fall palette.
#photography #minnesota #landscape #autumn #tamaracks #trees #nature #wilderness #colorful #golden #beauty #hope
#photography #minnesota #landscape #autumn #tamaracks #trees #nature #wilderness #colorful #golden #beauty #hope
So often, on my road trips, I am greeted by the charm of small town living. Here, someone decked out an old wagon with the beauty of autumn flowers and harvest vegetables.
#photography #smalltownlife #minnesota #harvestseason #gratitude #abundance #charm #autumn
#photography #smalltownlife #minnesota #harvestseason #gratitude #abundance #charm #autumn
November 19, 2025 at 3:06 AM
So often, on my road trips, I am greeted by the charm of small town living. Here, someone decked out an old wagon with the beauty of autumn flowers and harvest vegetables.
#photography #smalltownlife #minnesota #harvestseason #gratitude #abundance #charm #autumn
#photography #smalltownlife #minnesota #harvestseason #gratitude #abundance #charm #autumn
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Breaking: An Epstein survivor just silenced press conference attendees when she delivered the following remarks:
“Today we stand in a moment that will decide whether our government belongs to the American people, or to those who prey on them.”
“Today we stand in a moment that will decide whether our government belongs to the American people, or to those who prey on them.”
November 18, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Breaking: An Epstein survivor just silenced press conference attendees when she delivered the following remarks:
“Today we stand in a moment that will decide whether our government belongs to the American people, or to those who prey on them.”
“Today we stand in a moment that will decide whether our government belongs to the American people, or to those who prey on them.”
"My grandfather used to say that once in your life you need a doctor, a lawyer, a policeman, and a preacher. But every day, three times a day, you need a farmer."
~ Brenda Schoepp
#photography #farming #farmers #gratitude #quotes #landscape #barn #community #connection
~ Brenda Schoepp
#photography #farming #farmers #gratitude #quotes #landscape #barn #community #connection
November 17, 2025 at 10:55 PM
"My grandfather used to say that once in your life you need a doctor, a lawyer, a policeman, and a preacher. But every day, three times a day, you need a farmer."
~ Brenda Schoepp
#photography #farming #farmers #gratitude #quotes #landscape #barn #community #connection
~ Brenda Schoepp
#photography #farming #farmers #gratitude #quotes #landscape #barn #community #connection
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
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These girls were misled and abused by powerful men who thought that the rules didn’t apply to them, that they could get away with anything. There should be justice.
Release the files.
Release the files.
November 12, 2025 at 7:02 PM
These girls were misled and abused by powerful men who thought that the rules didn’t apply to them, that they could get away with anything. There should be justice.
Release the files.
Release the files.
Imagine someone selling POTUS a bill of goods?
#stability #housing #pulte
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
#stability #housing #pulte
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
‘Sold POTUS a bill of goods’: White House furious with Pulte over 50-year mortgage
The White House was blindsided by the idea and is now dealing with a furious backlash from conservative allies, business leaders and lawmakers.
www.politico.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Imagine someone selling POTUS a bill of goods?
#stability #housing #pulte
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
#stability #housing #pulte
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
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I just issued an executive order to develop a veteran food pantry network to provide food support for veterans, service members, and their families.
Regardless of what happens at the federal level, Minnesota remains committed to providing for those who protect our freedom.
Regardless of what happens at the federal level, Minnesota remains committed to providing for those who protect our freedom.
November 11, 2025 at 9:10 PM
I just issued an executive order to develop a veteran food pantry network to provide food support for veterans, service members, and their families.
Regardless of what happens at the federal level, Minnesota remains committed to providing for those who protect our freedom.
Regardless of what happens at the federal level, Minnesota remains committed to providing for those who protect our freedom.
Hello DFL leadership! Just a reminder…
#chuckschumer #DFL #democraticleadership #democrats #govtshutdown #shutdown
www.verywellmind.com/self-respect...
#chuckschumer #DFL #democraticleadership #democrats #govtshutdown #shutdown
www.verywellmind.com/self-respect...
What Is Self-Respect?
This article explains the importance of respecting yourself and suggests some strategies to improve your sense of self-respect.
www.verywellmind.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Hello DFL leadership! Just a reminder…
#chuckschumer #DFL #democraticleadership #democrats #govtshutdown #shutdown
www.verywellmind.com/self-respect...
#chuckschumer #DFL #democraticleadership #democrats #govtshutdown #shutdown
www.verywellmind.com/self-respect...