"When someone you love is happy you have been given a rare gift”
James Baldwin - Just Above My Head

Southern Bush Monkeyflower
(Diplacus longiflorus)
Luther Burbank Home and Gardens, Sebastopol, California
#flowers #art #photography

Yes, I am thrilled with this surprise show at my front door. It’s amazing to me. Only two years getting to know dahlias. They are a firm favourite. I’m still waiting for others to flower. I guess they just arrive at different times?

With apologies to Rob and Alan, for today's #BirdOfTheDay, I’m going to go against theme and post a beautiful Scarlet Macaw I was fortunate enough to see in Costa Rica a couple of days ago.

#birds 🪶 #BirdPhotography #photography #EastCoastKin

Here is a shot of the ladies,
before doing their morning 'leaf tucking'.
Day 34

COONS: Joe, it's same rules NYPD follows. Do you see roving bands of NYPD w/ masks using bear spray on people?

KERNEN: You lost the election! That doesn't give you right to shut down govt

C: I have to fight for the core value of our democracy, including law enforcement that doesn't murder citizens

Therapist Uni: So… what brings you here today?

Cookie update. Almost 3 weeks & we're at that staying 5 ft from me at all times phase. Here he is judging the way I clean his litter box. He has opinions. Cats are amazing. This morning all of his cat toys were lined up at his water bowl. Sharing? Drowning? Love this guy so much. Hugs to you all ❄️💙❄️

February 5th 2026
Osteospermum

Cake and milk from the jug 😬😂 #oilpainting #art

Today’s coyote sighting was far in the distance

One of my favourite Iowa farm kid experiences growing up was hunting morels every spring. I got to meet lots of other wonderful species both during those adventures but also just from spending most of my free time wandering in the woods 🤩 1, 8, and 10 were my top: picturemushroom.com/region/Unite...