Todd Barnell
@toddbarnell.bsky.social
Gardener, birder, space nerd, and rewilding fan who thinks diversity, equity, inclusion, and democracy are kinda awesome. Slava Ukraini.
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In English we know it as “Carol of the Bells,” but the melody arises from a Ukrainian folk tradition of songs welcoming the new year and summoning the forces of nature to meet human labor and bring prosperity.
Do listen.
I wrote about the history here: snyder.substack.com/p/o-generous...
Do listen.
I wrote about the history here: snyder.substack.com/p/o-generous...
Another beautiful Shchedryk performance amidst ruins.
It was set in what used to be a DTEK thermal power plant — now destroyed by russia.
The contrast between russia’s destructive nature and the Ukrainian will to create beauty even in the darkest times is palpable.
It was set in what used to be a DTEK thermal power plant — now destroyed by russia.
The contrast between russia’s destructive nature and the Ukrainian will to create beauty even in the darkest times is palpable.
December 21, 2025 at 9:37 PM
In English we know it as “Carol of the Bells,” but the melody arises from a Ukrainian folk tradition of songs welcoming the new year and summoning the forces of nature to meet human labor and bring prosperity.
Do listen.
I wrote about the history here: snyder.substack.com/p/o-generous...
Do listen.
I wrote about the history here: snyder.substack.com/p/o-generous...
If you're looking to buy some terrific handcrafted items this holiday season, id highly recommend checking out this great list OneAID put together to support former USAID employees...
oneaidcommunity.org/2025/11/26/o...
oneaidcommunity.org/2025/11/26/o...
OneAID Community Market
Visit the post for more.
oneaidcommunity.org
November 27, 2025 at 8:54 PM
If you're looking to buy some terrific handcrafted items this holiday season, id highly recommend checking out this great list OneAID put together to support former USAID employees...
oneaidcommunity.org/2025/11/26/o...
oneaidcommunity.org/2025/11/26/o...
What a wonderful day. Over 2,500 people came out in my mountain town. I couldn't believe how far we stretched along the busiest street, and even way around the corner. And the cars going by honked, waved, gave us thumbs up. Just lovely and inspiring.
April 6, 2025 at 4:12 AM
What a wonderful day. Over 2,500 people came out in my mountain town. I couldn't believe how far we stretched along the busiest street, and even way around the corner. And the cars going by honked, waved, gave us thumbs up. Just lovely and inspiring.
For some time I've read this book every year, following along as the months unfold. Today I read the Dusk Chorus observation. Just what I needed. Thanks as always for the reminder Monty.
March 30, 2025 at 7:55 PM
For some time I've read this book every year, following along as the months unfold. Today I read the Dusk Chorus observation. Just what I needed. Thanks as always for the reminder Monty.
Son of a gun. My first attempt at Dibbleabbes might just be a success. And the best part isn't that I'm getting a decent crust. It's my partner doesn't care I have garden dirt under my nails.
March 23, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Son of a gun. My first attempt at Dibbleabbes might just be a success. And the best part isn't that I'm getting a decent crust. It's my partner doesn't care I have garden dirt under my nails.
Today I met with my Tribal Waste & Response Steering Committee. I can't tell you how uplifting it is, even virtually, to spend time with such an amazing group of people in such trying times. Gosh do I love and admire them.
March 20, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Today I met with my Tribal Waste & Response Steering Committee. I can't tell you how uplifting it is, even virtually, to spend time with such an amazing group of people in such trying times. Gosh do I love and admire them.
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“My community has been gutted. The trail crew, wilderness crew, timber crew. We truly care for this resource we’ve been protecting. You have to be standing there to understand the beauty of it & how delicate it is.”
On Trump's felling of the US Forest Service.
www.newyorker.com/news/the-led...
On Trump's felling of the US Forest Service.
www.newyorker.com/news/the-led...
The Felling of the U.S. Forest Service
The Trump Administration has cut two thousand workers, making it harder for the service to fight wildfires and repair storm damage across the country.
www.newyorker.com
March 15, 2025 at 7:20 PM
“My community has been gutted. The trail crew, wilderness crew, timber crew. We truly care for this resource we’ve been protecting. You have to be standing there to understand the beauty of it & how delicate it is.”
On Trump's felling of the US Forest Service.
www.newyorker.com/news/the-led...
On Trump's felling of the US Forest Service.
www.newyorker.com/news/the-led...
Finally. A decent snowfall. And blooming hyacinth. A Hermit Thrush came to our water dish, and the Juncos and nuthatches were excited about the nuts and seeds. After a week of defending community and fighting chaos, this feels wonderful.
March 8, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Finally. A decent snowfall. And blooming hyacinth. A Hermit Thrush came to our water dish, and the Juncos and nuthatches were excited about the nuts and seeds. After a week of defending community and fighting chaos, this feels wonderful.
Nine days and my wonderful local bookstore. It's an embarrassment of riches. We finally have some moisture bearing clouds we so desperately need. No planetary parade for me. Time to pick tonight's book and pour a glass of mead.
March 2, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Nine days and my wonderful local bookstore. It's an embarrassment of riches. We finally have some moisture bearing clouds we so desperately need. No planetary parade for me. Time to pick tonight's book and pour a glass of mead.
Mental break at Wupatki, one of my favorite places. Fought the good fight all last week, and needed some open spaces and the quiet of the high desert before diving in again 😁
February 23, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Mental break at Wupatki, one of my favorite places. Fought the good fight all last week, and needed some open spaces and the quiet of the high desert before diving in again 😁
Wishing everyone a wonderful Darwin Day! As per my tradition I made a carrot cake for my wonderful coworkers. This year we did something special and volunteered at our food center. They are amazing people and I'm grateful to work alongside them.
February 13, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Wishing everyone a wonderful Darwin Day! As per my tradition I made a carrot cake for my wonderful coworkers. This year we did something special and volunteered at our food center. They are amazing people and I'm grateful to work alongside them.
That was a wonderful break from work, where I've had to navigate the crisis this administration is causing. I did a double shift at our food center, handing out food boxes. My favorite coffee cup was run over by a forklift, but it was still an amazing time 😁
February 8, 2025 at 10:55 PM
That was a wonderful break from work, where I've had to navigate the crisis this administration is causing. I did a double shift at our food center, handing out food boxes. My favorite coffee cup was run over by a forklift, but it was still an amazing time 😁