His works were among the only lights in my times of greatest darkness. #GNUTerryPratchett

I meant to post this song yesterday when the moon was actually at its half phase but we're still close enough so here it is, a favorite of mine: Half Moon by Blind Pilot. I always look forward to the syncopated percussion thing they do near the end. www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfZK... #music #HalfMoon

Got a boy’s haircut. Haven’t decided if some of it may become purple

It’s in the mid-60s F, 18 or 19°C. First day there’s no snow in the garden. I took a walk in town and saw just a few dirty snow piles where once it was probably piled as tall as I am or higher. This feels unbelievable like I’m going to wake up in a few minutes and realize the snow’s still here

Happy International Women's Day. 🏴

Cutie stopping on the steps for a moment. If you think Bridget’s fur looks fluffy and soft you're right. Happy #Caturday! #CatsOfBlueSky #cats #kitty

There's a real problem now of people projecting the idea of a human-like consciousness where it isn't. And I don't just mean onto people in the White House

amen

@mrsoup.bsky.social Wasn't sure whether you saw this thread or if it might be of interest.

Literally, why would a women marry if her husband I can tell her what to do or expect her to be a role instead of a person? Why wouldn't a woman just stay single and be her own boss? Is a man like that worth having in any way? I don't get this. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...

Toad went back into the house. He got into bed and pulled the covers over his head again.

Me tomorrow: #eclipse #LunarEclipse

@orchidfever.bsky.social Phalaenopsis Red Jujube ‘Cosmic Sunset’, first bloom this year. I don’t usually do well with phals and I repotted this so I was worried but the spike has over 20 buds. I guess it’s ok. I’ve had it for 3 years. #orchids #phalaenopsis I’ll post again when more buds are open

Pretty things: Bridget, primroses and little rainbows in the sunshine #cats #kitty #CatsOfBlueSky #BloomScrolling

Twice I've read "Iran's" as "Trans" talk of trans military options and trans regimes really rings different

A flower for peace and in memory of loved ones, ours and others (double bloodroot from a past April) #flowers #peace #BloomScrolling

Happy Saint David’s Day!

I heard the sounds of red-winged blackbirds singing and it’s warm and sunny for a change. Feels like spring!

Repost if your account is a safe space for the trans community. 🏳️‍⚧️

I go through the photos I took in 2019 in Monsanto #Portugal and again and again find myself saying I can't believe I was there

Sadly all the #StandingStones in How to Get to Heaven from Belfast were just props

How can anyone be in favor of this, no matter what your politics? "Trxxx officials move to kill system that protects US from chemical disasters" www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Just caught myself yelling at 3 #Jeopardy contestants because none of them guessed #Stonehenge when it was obvious to me 😅 But it’s possible I’m more aware of the old pile more than most Americans are?

I wish someone would pick up all my broken pieces and fill the cracks with gold

I saw the moon in a halo hanging out with Jupiter last night. (The green thing is a camera artifact) #moon #jupiter #MoonAndJupiter #astronomy #NightSky

In case anyone thought the #snow we got almost 6 weeks ago is gone now #pennsylvania

Went nuts on Etsy this year and ordered all kinds of pansy seeds. I guess I should start them in little pots. What was I thinking? Winter madness

Doctor appt tomorrow. I have a feeling today may be my last day without high blood pressure meds. I do work out a couple times a week but this was a long cold winter without many walks. Plus I figure all this *gestures around at the world* can't be good for blood pressure either.

@orchidfever.bsky.social Today’s family portrait. The vinicolor maudiae is open now and the second bloom on the first spike of the delenatii. Puna’s Greatness will be done soon so I thought I’d better take this now. And good old Purple Splash is on its last legs. #orchids #BloomScrollong #flowers

There’s a lot less snow on the ground than I expected to see when I woke up. 🤞

Ha. My new container of ice melt was finally going to arrive tomorrow

The weather guy I most count on to be levelheaded in the face of hype just put up his latest forecast map and it shows us in the 10 to 15 inch range, and close to the edge where it meets the 12 to 18 inch area. I hope he's a lot more wrong than he usually is. #weather

To be fair it's normal to have at least one snowstorm like this in February or March. But this winter we've already had 2 big snows, one of them huge, plus unusually cold weather that hung around for weeks. We are winter-weary with snow still on the ground. Some whining may happen. #weather

A NOREASTERBLOB IS COMING

They've reduced Sunday's snow forecast from 8 inches to 1 1/2 inches and you know what? I'm ok with that. #weather #Pennsylvania

Pansies growing out of the bricks in June. I'm always amazed at what a single seed can do #flowers #BloomScrolling

Today we had temperatures over 40°F and some sunshine, and these snowdrops after their winter ordeal finally stood up popped open. More snow coming at the end of the week so it's good to have a brief taste of spring! #flowers #BloomScrolling

So, Giselle Pelicot's book is out and I intend to read it. But I'm not sure I'm ready yet. #pelicot

Pancake #Stonehenge! youtu.be/t3dHY1RFaHc?... #PancakeDay

We got new snow to cover up the old snow. #weather #pennsylvania #snow #nazarethpa

Can’t let Valentine’s Day pass without a bit of poetry, of course. Here’s one by @rtipple.bsky.social from the old place

Happy Valentine’s Day to those who celebrate! ❤️💜💙💚💛🧡 Here are my favorite Valentines, originally posted by an account called @birdrightsactivist back when I was on Twitter. How about a little plumage and chill? #ValentinesDay #birds

A grand tradition

after being told “you’ll get in trouble”, the simple “ok” and hand clap before throwing that meat hook is what seals it for me. hall of fame.

If you have a site that runs on WordPress, you want my pal Norcross helping you with it. Trust me. He's been doing this for longer than I've known him (well over a decade) and he knows it better than anyone else I know (which is a *lot* of people). His work is second to none.

Save the date! #GoodOmens

After two and a half weeks under the snow, look who’s shown up ready to continue blooming as if nothing happened! #flowers #snowdrops #BloomScrolling #garden

I can't believe it's 18°F at 7:00 am and I also can't believe I'm happy that it's 18°F at 7:00am. I guess all you need to appreciate the bad is a good dose of the worse. #pennsylvania #weather

Three orchids in bloom: two slipper orchids and a dendrobium. #orchids Left is Paph Puna’s Greatness, right is Paph delenatii and below is Dendrobium Purple Splash.