Flanker Frank
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Furry bear. 50’s. Fishing, photography, snow sports, napping, plants, hiking, and medicine. And cows. Oh, and pie.
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Our cake icing plumeria. Normally called rainbow plumeria, but a friend coined the term cake icing, so our variant of rainbow plumeria is this cake icing variety. He chose a perfect name for them.
This is objectively funny, no matter who you are 😂😂
December 18, 2025 at 4:57 AM
This is objectively funny, no matter who you are 😂😂
Flower from a stubby little box cactus in Baja. Until I lived there, I had no idea that cacti grew flowers.
December 17, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Flower from a stubby little box cactus in Baja. Until I lived there, I had no idea that cacti grew flowers.
More Cardona cacti, the first one overlooking the Sea of Cortez, the second in our desert garden in La Ventana.
December 17, 2025 at 1:01 PM
More Cardona cacti, the first one overlooking the Sea of Cortez, the second in our desert garden in La Ventana.
Learning to kitesurf in Baja. La Ventana, where I lived for three years, is a magnet for kitesurfers from all over the globe in the winter. This photo was taken in February.
December 16, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Learning to kitesurf in Baja. La Ventana, where I lived for three years, is a magnet for kitesurfers from all over the globe in the winter. This photo was taken in February.
The Cardón Cactus of Baja California Sur. Can grow up to 60’ tall. They are everywhere, and also federally protected. This cactus was on a hiking route that I walked early every morning; the sun rising in pink skies in this photo.
December 16, 2025 at 5:28 PM
The Cardón Cactus of Baja California Sur. Can grow up to 60’ tall. They are everywhere, and also federally protected. This cactus was on a hiking route that I walked early every morning; the sun rising in pink skies in this photo.
Maya on the left and Paco on the right. Paco is studying to be a dogtor. Maya is a party animal. 😂
December 15, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Maya on the left and Paco on the right. Paco is studying to be a dogtor. Maya is a party animal. 😂
Apropos for today specifically and also generally:
Rob Reiner: “Silence in the face of authoritarianism is complicity. Speaking out is a patriotic act. Democracy doesn’t defend itself. It requires participation, vigilance, and courage from ordinary people."
Rob Reiner: “Silence in the face of authoritarianism is complicity. Speaking out is a patriotic act. Democracy doesn’t defend itself. It requires participation, vigilance, and courage from ordinary people."
December 15, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Apropos for today specifically and also generally:
Rob Reiner: “Silence in the face of authoritarianism is complicity. Speaking out is a patriotic act. Democracy doesn’t defend itself. It requires participation, vigilance, and courage from ordinary people."
Rob Reiner: “Silence in the face of authoritarianism is complicity. Speaking out is a patriotic act. Democracy doesn’t defend itself. It requires participation, vigilance, and courage from ordinary people."
“Courage grows gradually through small acts that push the boundaries of fear… Acts of courage rarely vanish; they ripple outward in ways we cannot always see. Tell the truth, refuse to comply, insist on accountability. So, Americans, stand up and fight back!”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I’m a Chinese pro-democracy activist. Here’s how to find courage to oppose Trump | Yaqiu Wang
While acting on your moral convictions can be risky, it can also feel profoundly good
www.theguardian.com
December 15, 2025 at 4:54 AM
“Courage grows gradually through small acts that push the boundaries of fear… Acts of courage rarely vanish; they ripple outward in ways we cannot always see. Tell the truth, refuse to comply, insist on accountability. So, Americans, stand up and fight back!”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
This kind of humor will always make me laugh until the day I die
December 15, 2025 at 1:23 AM
This kind of humor will always make me laugh until the day I die
Yuma Prison, Yuma, AZ. It’s supremely hot here; I cannot imagine what it must have been like to be imprisoned here. One of the cells was quite aptly named “Hell Hole”…
December 15, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Yuma Prison, Yuma, AZ. It’s supremely hot here; I cannot imagine what it must have been like to be imprisoned here. One of the cells was quite aptly named “Hell Hole”…
Apropos for this time of year. And I have definitely been bad this year.
December 15, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Apropos for this time of year. And I have definitely been bad this year.
Just a beautiful photo of a bridge. That’s all.
December 15, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Just a beautiful photo of a bridge. That’s all.
Vicious sweater wearing dogs with matching boots. The bane of my existence. 😁
December 15, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Vicious sweater wearing dogs with matching boots. The bane of my existence. 😁
Tiles from the Imperial Hall of Heaven in Beijing 2011
December 15, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Tiles from the Imperial Hall of Heaven in Beijing 2011
This ad. French supermarket. Best ad ever. You’ll see!
December 15, 2025 at 12:50 AM
This ad. French supermarket. Best ad ever. You’ll see!
Reposted by Flanker Frank
just gorgeous, folks... no other reasons.
December 4, 2025 at 8:58 PM
just gorgeous, folks... no other reasons.
Our cake icing plumeria. Normally called rainbow plumeria, but a friend coined the term cake icing, so our variant of rainbow plumeria is this cake icing variety. He chose a perfect name for them.
December 14, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Our cake icing plumeria. Normally called rainbow plumeria, but a friend coined the term cake icing, so our variant of rainbow plumeria is this cake icing variety. He chose a perfect name for them.
Cow by the ocean
December 7, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Cow by the ocean
Cool door in Philly
December 7, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Cool door in Philly
