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Here we go. Another government shut down. No, not by Republicans. Yes, by Democrats! My father always said, opposing political parties piss in the same pot! #Outdoor #photography

Still busy with the "survivor" stuff. Now I'm busy again on top of this, with my older sister's survivor stuff. And, on top of the latter, I am busy with MY survivor's legal stuff so my legacy and estate won't go into probate! In any case, today's upload. #Photography #Outdoor #ClearwaterFL

I'll be back. Got to rest up after all this work!

Still working on old paperwork. Trashing what is too old. Worked for the past two days on getting rid of mold in one of my wife's refrigerators, (she had three going). Three large ones and a small one for her Seltzer water. I unplugged two of them and the small one. My electric bill is a lot less.

#Outdoor #photography From my "Animals series." Copyright John Browne Ayesart aka Ayesart

I'm falling asleep whilst I hold the phone. I got up at 4:30 to get ready for a very early appointment. Later...

This is my new buddy, I haven't a name for him yet. He comes around to eat. In fact, that's his favorite pastime. He's a scrapper. He showed up with a nasty cellulitis behind his cheek. The white stuff you see on the wound is comfrey cream. It will heal it along with antibiotics. He has fleas too.

#Photography #Animal #portraits Ayesart.

Just dropped in to touch base. I have scheduled to place my wife's ashes in a Nitche above ground at a national Veterans cemetery in Florida. Yes, I'm a veteran from the 1963 era. When it comes to my time to leave we'll be together.

Today the cleanup continues. I guess it's all part of letting go of what used to be.

#Macro #photography There is no death. Our souls go down To rise upon some other shore; And bright in heavens jewel'd crown, They shine for ever more.

It's been a long day going through old paperwork. #Photography #Macro Went out of the house for some fetid and humid fresh air. I discovered this little tree frog perched on my small plumeria tree. He was a good subject because he didn't move

I set aside a little bit of time to upload a new macro. #Photography #Macro The hardest thing we can do is to be survivors. It's a lonely place devoid of the ones we've lost.

Still working upon the things a survivor has to do. Tons of paper to go through. Again, have to read each one carefully. Next on the agenda will be her clothing and shoes.

Don't be alarmed that I'm not present here like before. Being a survivor of a loss is tough. I've been spending hours going through paper work, shredding and trashing old bills that had been stored in bin over many years. Ugh. The hardest part of it is one has to read stuff before shredding.

It's been three months since my wife passed out of this world. You can not imagine the things that have to be done that concern civil matters and I am not done yet; despite the loss. One can't mourn too long.

#Videography. Enjoy this mornings image.

Don't know what this creation qualifies as. I took a photo of a bee on a flower and used AI to animate it. #Outdoor #Photography Animated with AI

I'm going to restart my posts with a bang! #Outdoor #photography We've been having a flurry of intense rainstorms accompanied by lightning and thunder. Took a big risk but it was worth it.

I've been quite a long time. Bsky sent me an email informing that my account had been hacked. So they sequestered it and it took quite a long while to restore the page. So, I'm 🔙

#Macro #Photography This flowering plant always looks wild and disheveled. But, there's a certain beauty in that look.

#Outdoor #Photography #Lake Toho #marina #Florida

#Marco #Photography Blue Sky used to add the number of images that have been posted on our pages. Last I looked I had well over six thousand. Now, sans the count, I really don't know how many now.

#Outdoor #Photography #Seascapes #Ocean #Sunset

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#Macro #Photography You take a cutting and put it in water. Boom! You watch it root. This one has put out three flowers while rooting in rain water.

Yesterday was another busy one for me. The previous week I made an appointment with the tax collector to get my license updated. It now informs I am a veteran. I've always had a gold star that also informs that I am a genuine citizen of this country. You can never foretell if Ice comes along...

#Seascape #Ocean #Sunrise #Beach #Bluesky.photos

#Macro #Photography Bromeliad getting ready to bloom.

#Macro #Photography Before I leave for breakfast, here's one more.

#Macro #Photography The bromeliads are flowering again.

Been busy all day organizing and initiating personal stuff. Right now, I am brain dead. But I have gotten six different projects done today. I can still post this Macro image of a sunflower.

#Outdoor #Photography Reflection of a sunset. In my personal opinion, one unique way of capturing a beautiful end of the day.

This morning I received positive feedback on an essay I wrote. Magdalena Lamarre left a reason for downloading Revisiting Juan Gonzalez Ponce de Leon Dear Mr. Ayes, Was delighted to read this document. I found the information on Juan Gonzalez Ponce de Leon to be questionable,

#Outdoor #Macro #Photography. I encountered this little one during a break feeding off our flowers.

Well, the genealogy project has been moving right along. I've been working on my 2nd cousin's tree. Things I've discovered: my 3rd great grandfather was a slave owner in Salinas, Puerto Rico. That place didn't free people until 1872. To complicate matters, slave owners were paid for freeing slaves!

Today is going to be another busy day for me. (Genealogy). Will be back soon.

#Outdoor #Photography A lot of people encounter Black Racer snakes. Unfortunately, they kill them. This image reinforces the value of the Black Racer. It's busy consuming a poisonous snake. Please value this snake if you see one. They are good mousers as well as rat catching workers.

#Outdoor #Photography It's sunny and bright out today. A cool breeze skims the waves and soothes the brow. Seagulls fly overhead begging for a handout. Life is good. So why are you still wallowing in the darkness?

The universe is vast. We are tiny spects in it's vastness. You may not realize it yet, but we are all interconnected to one another by invisible lines of effulgent energy. Pulsing with every word and thought we give birth to. It would be wise to change our mode of thoughts and actions...

#Macro #Photography Bougainvillea. I have a fascination with this flower. It always presents something new for my eye.

In any case, from now on I am not dialoging with anyone any more. I'm tired of being misunderstood when I'm trying to be supportive and empathic to issues. So I'm just going to post my images and poems.

Well. I've been followed for expressing an honest opinion. The real problem is refected back. Women post suggestive photos of themselves online. If you've browsed the Internet you've seen those images. Even a simple photo of themselves elicits sexual harassment from stupid and ignorant men.

#Outdoor #photography #Seascapes This morning is calm. And I'm still missing you. Sea breezes bring the smell of salty balm. The sky is all afire. Rosette, yellow and blue.

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#Macro #Photography Red star flower. Well, its back to work on another family tree. Be back when I'm done with the new project.

This is what I've been up to. Genealogy. Finding data on people's ancestry and transcription of old documents. You have to be careful because previous transcription may contain errors. The first doc described the death of Maria de la O Gonzalez Maldonado.

#Macro #photography Taken early this am. She's in for a quick dip. It has been very hot out here. Tree frogs need the moisture. If you look real close, you'll see a tad pole near her rear end.