Narrator: This is fascism.

Birbs

Warm enough for the caterpillars to be out - moved this one off the bike path

Sunny and warm

At the end of their life, what will they have to show for outsourcing every human experience to AI? Seriously, what? Not more time, not more energy, and certainly not more connection. What a horrible way to live.

The last seconds are absolutely shocking

Spectacular spookiness

A most excellent soundtrack

Fiery leaves

A new exhibition in London shares David Bowie's archive, tracing his personas and evolution as a musician and artist.

I caught a cat. In a box.

Changing leaves

The flowers of fall

Conversation with a raven. It was happy to stand and chat for a bit.

The Huntress

Ladybug and lichen - this picnic table is getting some serious assistance to return to the earth.

Orb weaver, caught in morning sun mid-web

This tombstone has it all: cryptic inscription lost to the patina of time and lichen, with an insect visitor to boot. Anyone up for a guess? (Surrounding stones average 1875)

Ethereal skyscape

Ready for spooky season

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*wipes forehead* www.pewresearch.org/science/quiz...

"A new volunteer-led organization called Grandparents for Vaccines launched Sunday on National Grandparents Day with a mission to share firsthand experiences of life before vaccines were widely available." www.kgw.com/article/news...

I know everyone has been waiting all day. I wrote a long update on the GFM. I can answer any questions here. I cannot name the organization until a formal board resolution passes. www.gofundme.com/f/keep-diane...

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everything is terrible so here's the Muppets channeling the Beastie Boys

Cicada watch #2: found this one mid-day, freshly emerged and on it’s back next to the same tree. Currently resting and drying out on our patio table with some bark bits.

Cool

This is where I post from

It has been *a day*. Likely even more-so for this cicada! Thankful for puppies who have me outside at all hours to watch this beautiful shift.

Post a picture if you that’s not actually a picture of you

But people survived for millennia without air conditioning!!! (Picture unrelated.)

Walnuts looking more like alien antennae

After two years and $300 invested in trees, we now get to compete with the squirrels for peaches 🍑 😜💕

Emerging fruit

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This (Cartoon by @doodlesbycharlie.bsky.social)

Bee and blossom

Mystery tree in the yard which has been growing for 10 years finally bears fruit - and it’s a cherry! 🍒

Peak colour

Rules is rules.

Peach blossoms - we may see fruit this year!

My SO asked for context, so I waved at the world

The hyacinths have arrived 🌺

The gardens have erupted all at once.

Elections Canada: "By law, everyone who is eligible to vote must have three consecutive hours to cast their vote on election day. If your hours of work do not allow for three consecutive hours to vote, your employer must give you time off." www.elections.ca/content2.asp...

ChatGPT's values, according to ChatGPT:

Walt Kelly’s Pogo poster for the inaugural #EarthDay on April 22, 1970.

Sheet-caking at it’s finest. And this would be the week for it.