Thanks for sharing, John!

Here's one from Silver Spring, Maryland, USA.

We won't back down!
❤️🤍💙
#NoKings

For those in need a nice poem ...

#poetry
#inspiration
#perspective

As I head outside to tend our garden and immerse myself in its renewal and beauty ... thank you.
#gardening
#earth

"When I scan the news, nothing makes sense. When I step outside and raise my binoculars to the sky, everything does."

A very favorite author, @edyong209.bsky.social in his e-newsletter buttondown.com/edyong209.

Ed, thank you for saying so beautifully what's in so many hearts. 💚🐦from Maryland.

Sending ❤️ to our Canadian neighbors and friends. Wishing @markcarneyforpm.bsky.social a resounding victory.

#CanadaVotes

Husband spotted female yellow-shafted northern flicker feasting in garden, stabbing the soil, plucking/eating white grubs.

Her 20-minute feast was most relaxing 20 mins of our day.

Keep your eyes & ears open for non-humans going about their lives, a respite from our anxieties.

#birdlove
#nature

You may have to click on this to see the entire image.

How I spent my Saturday: Defending what makes America great.

Defend The NIH Rally
Bethesda, Maryland HQ

@altnih4science.bsky.social @standupforscience.bsky.social @raskin.house.gov @alsobrooks.senate.gov @vanhollen.senate.gov @mcgexec.bsky.social

A nice thought, for respite from the madness.
#takeabreak

I have this cool app that tracks the International Space Station in real time.

Here's what was happening last night over Europe.
🎅🎁
play.google.com/store/apps/d...

Our peonies will bloom in May, here in Maryland, USA.

kakistocracy:
a state or society governed by its least suitable or competent citizens

Ben Franklin was asked, on last day of Constitutional Convention, "Well, doctor, what have we got, a republic or a monarchy?" His reply: "A republic, if you can keep it.”

We're keeping it! 2026 midterms! Onward!

Early morning on our backyard porch railing, I saw for first time ever a Great Crested Flycatcher. Flew off too fast for a photo so thanks @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social for providing this one.

Such a gorgeous blend of colors!
😍

Bumper crop of Bleeding Hearts in Maryland