Rettar
@rettar.bsky.social
Former legal tech, ex-classical singer, traveler, reader, gardener, and mediocre mosaicist, working to transform 10 acres into meadows and wildflowers for pollinators. Trying to stay sane while living in a red state. 💙
A soggy morning walk in Huntsville State Park, TX, with Texas Women Car Campers.
January 21, 2026 at 5:02 PM
A soggy morning walk in Huntsville State Park, TX, with Texas Women Car Campers.
Always. Last week at Daingerfield State Park, TX.
January 13, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Always. Last week at Daingerfield State Park, TX.
A beautiful morning in Daingerfield State Park, TX.
January 8, 2026 at 5:56 PM
A beautiful morning in Daingerfield State Park, TX.
Kicking off 2026 with my first read of the year—happy New Year, Bluesky!
January 1, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Kicking off 2026 with my first read of the year—happy New Year, Bluesky!
This image expresses how I feel as I welcome the New Year—feeling a bit skeptical, worried, and concerned about losing my footing, but still holding onto hope for brighter days ahead.
January 1, 2026 at 1:42 PM
This image expresses how I feel as I welcome the New Year—feeling a bit skeptical, worried, and concerned about losing my footing, but still holding onto hope for brighter days ahead.
Took advantage of the 75-degree day yesterday to explore a new-to-me park trail. Herman Baker Trail in Sherman, TX. A whiplashing 28 this morning!
December 29, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Took advantage of the 75-degree day yesterday to explore a new-to-me park trail. Herman Baker Trail in Sherman, TX. A whiplashing 28 this morning!
Christmas morning walk on a local bike path. The scent of the fallen leaves was intoxicating.
December 25, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Christmas morning walk on a local bike path. The scent of the fallen leaves was intoxicating.
Dallas Arboretum and Botanic Gardens.
December 24, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Dallas Arboretum and Botanic Gardens.
Phone camera just can't capture how white the trunks of these Sycamore trees are.
December 11, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Phone camera just can't capture how white the trunks of these Sycamore trees are.
In North Texas we get flocks of them as soon as the Possumhaw Holly berries show - they seem to adore eating them.
December 10, 2025 at 5:54 PM
In North Texas we get flocks of them as soon as the Possumhaw Holly berries show - they seem to adore eating them.
A dense Saturday morning fog in North Texas.
December 6, 2025 at 5:15 PM
A dense Saturday morning fog in North Texas.
I just don't get David Brooks. His opinion last Friday infuriated me. Jim's comment in the clip below expresses exactly what I felt better than I could have put into words.
Gift article.
The Epstein Story? Count Me Out. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/o...
Gift article.
The Epstein Story? Count Me Out. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/o...
November 24, 2025 at 6:52 PM
I just don't get David Brooks. His opinion last Friday infuriated me. Jim's comment in the clip below expresses exactly what I felt better than I could have put into words.
Gift article.
The Epstein Story? Count Me Out. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/o...
Gift article.
The Epstein Story? Count Me Out. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/o...
The vulture family is back for a visit.
November 16, 2025 at 6:24 PM
The vulture family is back for a visit.
Glorious weather yesterday and today. Makes it almost worth being a 🔵 in this red state. Almost.
November 13, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Glorious weather yesterday and today. Makes it almost worth being a 🔵 in this red state. Almost.
This pretty well captures my mood this morning — equal parts gloomy and furious.
November 10, 2025 at 12:50 PM
This pretty well captures my mood this morning — equal parts gloomy and furious.
Good morning Bluesky. Tooting my own horn after a 2+ mile early morning walk with a friend.
October 27, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Good morning Bluesky. Tooting my own horn after a 2+ mile early morning walk with a friend.
Kudos to the person in my town that decorated this house to look just like the Monster House from my favorite Halloween movie. 🎃👻
October 19, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Kudos to the person in my town that decorated this house to look just like the Monster House from my favorite Halloween movie. 🎃👻
I love how these Black-eyed Susans have encircled the tree in my front yard. I assume the wind carried the seeds from my pollinator border, which is to the right of the tree. I left them to bloom all summer until they set seed last week.
September 14, 2025 at 3:52 PM
I love how these Black-eyed Susans have encircled the tree in my front yard. I assume the wind carried the seeds from my pollinator border, which is to the right of the tree. I left them to bloom all summer until they set seed last week.
Watching these Black Vultures has been a blast! Had a pair chilling on an old shed, and before long, they had a nest. I think these three are the two chicks and their mom. They’re always together and super curious about everything. Right now, they’re enjoying a drink from an uncovered rain barrel.
August 14, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Watching these Black Vultures has been a blast! Had a pair chilling on an old shed, and before long, they had a nest. I think these three are the two chicks and their mom. They’re always together and super curious about everything. Right now, they’re enjoying a drink from an uncovered rain barrel.
