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living in rain country,
dreaming of high desert
dreaming of high desert
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🧡 ☀️ Sun, Jan 18
Sunshine & blue sky graced us yesterday along w/orcas & gray whales. A repeat today w/some areas enveloped in fog, incl. South Sound where whales were heard.
The fog will burn off, whales will be seen, & today will shine then end in golden hues.
📸 PNW Friday by Alisa LB
#psws
Sunshine & blue sky graced us yesterday along w/orcas & gray whales. A repeat today w/some areas enveloped in fog, incl. South Sound where whales were heard.
The fog will burn off, whales will be seen, & today will shine then end in golden hues.
📸 PNW Friday by Alisa LB
#psws
January 18, 2026 at 5:07 PM
🧡 ☀️ Sun, Jan 18
Sunshine & blue sky graced us yesterday along w/orcas & gray whales. A repeat today w/some areas enveloped in fog, incl. South Sound where whales were heard.
The fog will burn off, whales will be seen, & today will shine then end in golden hues.
📸 PNW Friday by Alisa LB
#psws
Sunshine & blue sky graced us yesterday along w/orcas & gray whales. A repeat today w/some areas enveloped in fog, incl. South Sound where whales were heard.
The fog will burn off, whales will be seen, & today will shine then end in golden hues.
📸 PNW Friday by Alisa LB
#psws
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Politicians & some media outlets have latched onto a narrative that recent immigrants, especially undocumented, are causing spikes in crime.
Research does not support the view. In fact, immigrants might have less law enforcement contact compared to native-born Americans.
Research does not support the view. In fact, immigrants might have less law enforcement contact compared to native-born Americans.
Debunking the Myth of the ‘Migrant Crime Wave’
Data does not support claims that the United States is experiencing a surge in crime caused by immigrants.
www.brennancenter.org
January 18, 2026 at 10:41 PM
Politicians & some media outlets have latched onto a narrative that recent immigrants, especially undocumented, are causing spikes in crime.
Research does not support the view. In fact, immigrants might have less law enforcement contact compared to native-born Americans.
Research does not support the view. In fact, immigrants might have less law enforcement contact compared to native-born Americans.
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#BlueSkyArtShow
there is only #one way to find out
hit the road and follow your own path
Tatra Mountains, today
#hiking #mountains #Tatras #ColorADay #GreenSat #forest #LandscapePhotography #scape #MountainMonday #StunDay
there is only #one way to find out
hit the road and follow your own path
Tatra Mountains, today
#hiking #mountains #Tatras #ColorADay #GreenSat #forest #LandscapePhotography #scape #MountainMonday #StunDay
January 17, 2026 at 5:40 PM
#BlueSkyArtShow
there is only #one way to find out
hit the road and follow your own path
Tatra Mountains, today
#hiking #mountains #Tatras #ColorADay #GreenSat #forest #LandscapePhotography #scape #MountainMonday #StunDay
there is only #one way to find out
hit the road and follow your own path
Tatra Mountains, today
#hiking #mountains #Tatras #ColorADay #GreenSat #forest #LandscapePhotography #scape #MountainMonday #StunDay
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Eye of the sunset
Also forgiven... (see first #sunset for the others)
#Stunday #clouds #sea #reflection #ColorADay #OrangeSun #photography
Also forgiven... (see first #sunset for the others)
#Stunday #clouds #sea #reflection #ColorADay #OrangeSun #photography
January 18, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Eye of the sunset
Also forgiven... (see first #sunset for the others)
#Stunday #clouds #sea #reflection #ColorADay #OrangeSun #photography
Also forgiven... (see first #sunset for the others)
#Stunday #clouds #sea #reflection #ColorADay #OrangeSun #photography
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January 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Solar accounted for 7.24 million jobs in 2024 www.pv-magazine.com/2026/01/14/s... - and many more to come: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Solar accounted for 7.24 million jobs in 2024
The International Renewable Energy Agency’s annual review into employment finds solar held over 43% of global jobs in the renewable energy sector in 2024.
www.pv-magazine.com
January 17, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Solar accounted for 7.24 million jobs in 2024 www.pv-magazine.com/2026/01/14/s... - and many more to come: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Yesterday's sky at sunset.
Happy #stunday
🧡
#BlueskyArt 💙
#photography
#sky #clouds
#landscape
#winter #nature
Happy #stunday
🧡
#BlueskyArt 💙
#photography
#sky #clouds
#landscape
#winter #nature
January 18, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Yesterday's sky at sunset.
Happy #stunday
🧡
#BlueskyArt 💙
#photography
#sky #clouds
#landscape
#winter #nature
Happy #stunday
🧡
#BlueskyArt 💙
#photography
#sky #clouds
#landscape
#winter #nature
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My phone's camera doing its best to take in the Paria Breaks and the Straight Cliffs about 14 miles away. The Paria River runs left to right at the base of the red cliffs. I hope you all have a good Sunday!
#Stunday
#OrangeSun
#hiking
#Utah
#Stunday
#OrangeSun
#hiking
#Utah
January 18, 2026 at 4:38 PM
My phone's camera doing its best to take in the Paria Breaks and the Straight Cliffs about 14 miles away. The Paria River runs left to right at the base of the red cliffs. I hope you all have a good Sunday!
#Stunday
#OrangeSun
#hiking
#Utah
#Stunday
#OrangeSun
#hiking
#Utah
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I hiked Vasquez rocks with my eldest in 2014. This is a place known for its rock formations and also it is where some of Star Trek was filmed! #hiking #photography #westcoastkin #vasquezrocks #scenic #nature #views #startrek #filmlocations #geology #eastcoastkin #desert
January 18, 2026 at 11:49 AM
I hiked Vasquez rocks with my eldest in 2014. This is a place known for its rock formations and also it is where some of Star Trek was filmed! #hiking #photography #westcoastkin #vasquezrocks #scenic #nature #views #startrek #filmlocations #geology #eastcoastkin #desert
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January 18, 2026 at 4:10 AM
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Scandinavian strand of ancient Baltic amber ~
Image: Traveling exhibit of Viking goods at a museum in the Pacific Northwest: "The Vikings Begin" exhibit, Nordic Museum, Seattle, Washington, U.S. (Oct 20, 2018 - Apr 28, 2019)
Image: Traveling exhibit of Viking goods at a museum in the Pacific Northwest: "The Vikings Begin" exhibit, Nordic Museum, Seattle, Washington, U.S. (Oct 20, 2018 - Apr 28, 2019)
January 18, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Scandinavian strand of ancient Baltic amber ~
Image: Traveling exhibit of Viking goods at a museum in the Pacific Northwest: "The Vikings Begin" exhibit, Nordic Museum, Seattle, Washington, U.S. (Oct 20, 2018 - Apr 28, 2019)
Image: Traveling exhibit of Viking goods at a museum in the Pacific Northwest: "The Vikings Begin" exhibit, Nordic Museum, Seattle, Washington, U.S. (Oct 20, 2018 - Apr 28, 2019)
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For #stunday. A shot of the ancient ruins of Chaco Canyon, New Mexico (2025). Taken after hiking up to the cliffs above. #NewMexico #photography #landscape #nps #nationalpark #nativeamerica #archaeology #chacocanyon #ruins #PhotographersOfBlueSky #EastCoastKin #AncientSiteSunday #SundayStonework
January 18, 2026 at 2:10 PM
For #stunday. A shot of the ancient ruins of Chaco Canyon, New Mexico (2025). Taken after hiking up to the cliffs above. #NewMexico #photography #landscape #nps #nationalpark #nativeamerica #archaeology #chacocanyon #ruins #PhotographersOfBlueSky #EastCoastKin #AncientSiteSunday #SundayStonework
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Still light in the western skies at 5.30pm.
January 18, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Still light in the western skies at 5.30pm.
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Gorgon-Medusa carving from a column, Colosseum, Rome, Italy
#photography #travel #art #architecture #RomanEmpire #AncientRome #antiquity
#photography #travel #art #architecture #RomanEmpire #AncientRome #antiquity
January 18, 2026 at 3:55 AM
Gorgon-Medusa carving from a column, Colosseum, Rome, Italy
#photography #travel #art #architecture #RomanEmpire #AncientRome #antiquity
#photography #travel #art #architecture #RomanEmpire #AncientRome #antiquity
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One of the most memorable long trail runs I've done to date. About 64 kilometres through the Canadian Rockies, during the larch season. Does not get much better than this.
#trailrunning #larch #landscape #photography #mountains
#trailrunning #larch #landscape #photography #mountains
January 18, 2026 at 5:11 AM
One of the most memorable long trail runs I've done to date. About 64 kilometres through the Canadian Rockies, during the larch season. Does not get much better than this.
#trailrunning #larch #landscape #photography #mountains
#trailrunning #larch #landscape #photography #mountains
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Peyto Lake, Banff,
Canada, 2024
#landscapephotography
#Canada #BANFF #PeytoLake
#CameraObscura
#PhotographersUnited
Canada, 2024
#landscapephotography
#Canada #BANFF #PeytoLake
#CameraObscura
#PhotographersUnited
January 18, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Peyto Lake, Banff,
Canada, 2024
#landscapephotography
#Canada #BANFF #PeytoLake
#CameraObscura
#PhotographersUnited
Canada, 2024
#landscapephotography
#Canada #BANFF #PeytoLake
#CameraObscura
#PhotographersUnited
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Along the Big Horn Canyon Trail.
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.
Utah - 2023
🥾 #hiking #nature #landscapes #desert #naturephotography
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.
Utah - 2023
🥾 #hiking #nature #landscapes #desert #naturephotography
January 18, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Along the Big Horn Canyon Trail.
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.
Utah - 2023
🥾 #hiking #nature #landscapes #desert #naturephotography
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.
Utah - 2023
🥾 #hiking #nature #landscapes #desert #naturephotography
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January 17, 2026 at 9:44 PM
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Brush your teeth with your non-dominant hand; it stimulates neuroplasticity, creates new neural connections, and boosts your cognitive flexibility; your dental hygienist will not be impressed.
January 18, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Brush your teeth with your non-dominant hand; it stimulates neuroplasticity, creates new neural connections, and boosts your cognitive flexibility; your dental hygienist will not be impressed.
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Today’s BlueSky photo is low sun and low tide at Crystal Cove, California.
January 18, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Today’s BlueSky photo is low sun and low tide at Crystal Cove, California.
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"The number of Americans embracing the 'liberal' label climbed to 28% — the highest total since Gallup started asking the question in the early 1990s..."
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
January 18, 2026 at 8:13 PM
"The number of Americans embracing the 'liberal' label climbed to 28% — the highest total since Gallup started asking the question in the early 1990s..."
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
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January 18, 2026 at 11:43 AM