Rod Sims
@rodsims.bsky.social
I support any pursuit that elevates the human spirit and offers refinement to the culture. I like swing dancing, jazz and classical music, gardening, and playing the piano. I also write books and articles.
I protested at the Nixon Library Saturday. This is my sign.
May 21, 2025 at 10:05 PM
I protested at the Nixon Library Saturday. This is my sign.
Cherry blossoms in Japan
April 11, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Cherry blossoms in Japan
Cardinal flying directly towards camera. Aerodynamic poetry in motion
March 9, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Cardinal flying directly towards camera. Aerodynamic poetry in motion
When Russia invaded Crimea, I was inspired to write this piece of music in support of Ukraine
youtu.be/FpJX8Icibnw?...
youtu.be/FpJX8Icibnw?...
Ukraine is my home
YouTube video by Rod Sims
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March 2, 2025 at 3:43 AM
When Russia invaded Crimea, I was inspired to write this piece of music in support of Ukraine
youtu.be/FpJX8Icibnw?...
youtu.be/FpJX8Icibnw?...
Dancing helps mind and body
February 20, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Dancing helps mind and body
Shareholder payouts from large, publicly traded healthcare companies jumped more than three times between 2001 and 2022, suggesting healthcare companies may be prioritizing rewarding shareholders over reinvesting income into improving patient care, according to new research.
February 18, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Shareholder payouts from large, publicly traded healthcare companies jumped more than three times between 2001 and 2022, suggesting healthcare companies may be prioritizing rewarding shareholders over reinvesting income into improving patient care, according to new research.
I gave a talk today on Bonsai trees to the “Sisters of Shalom,” some of whom are pictured here. Tu BiShvat, a Jewish event that marks the beginning of the new year for trees. The yearly celebration is also known as the "New Year of the Trees.” I created a tree for the occasion.
February 17, 2025 at 8:30 AM
I gave a talk today on Bonsai trees to the “Sisters of Shalom,” some of whom are pictured here. Tu BiShvat, a Jewish event that marks the beginning of the new year for trees. The yearly celebration is also known as the "New Year of the Trees.” I created a tree for the occasion.
Remind me again, who is the president of the United States?
February 15, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Remind me again, who is the president of the United States?
“Be careful. When a democracy is sick, fascism comes to its bedside, but it is not to inquire about its health.”
—Albert Camus
—Albert Camus
February 13, 2025 at 7:22 PM
“Be careful. When a democracy is sick, fascism comes to its bedside, but it is not to inquire about its health.”
—Albert Camus
—Albert Camus
Beautiful image of the Arizona desert
February 6, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Beautiful image of the Arizona desert
This is why it’s called the Gulf of Mexico
February 6, 2025 at 1:07 AM
This is why it’s called the Gulf of Mexico
My beautiful, garnet red petunias.
January 31, 2025 at 8:33 PM
My beautiful, garnet red petunias.
The size of sequoia trees is otherworldly ♥️
January 30, 2025 at 7:20 PM
The size of sequoia trees is otherworldly ♥️