An iPhotos video from Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge of the final full day Tanya and I had during our Florida trip from November 1-6

For #ClimateAction, on our recent visit to Florida 1-6, Tanya and I rented a Hyundai Ionic 5 EV (Electric Vehicle). We loved driving it and it was so much fun to go #gasfree. Next time you rent a car on vacation, consider renting an #EV. #ActOnClimate #climate #LeadOnClimate #ElectricVehicle

For #ORClimateAction & our #democracy, good lobby meeting today with my Oregon Senator Kayse Jama to urge him to support @mcat-climate.bsky.social @olcv.org #climate bills in the 2026 OR legislative session. #ORClimate #ActOnClimate #ClimateAction #CleanEnergy #Solar #BalconySolar #PolluterPays

My other photos from when Tanya and I visited Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge during our trip to Florida November 1-6. We really enjoyed seeing the manatees there.

For our #democracy and for #ClimateAction, the current book I am reading right now, “High Conflict” by Amanda Ripley. It’s about how we get trapped in destructive conflict and how we can get out. I highly recommend it. She was a terrific keynote speaker for the @cclusa.org Conference last July.

Tanya and I enjoyed seeing manatees at the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge during our visit to Florida, November 1-6.

Video the day Tanya and I went to Siesta Key near Sarasota and Myakka River State Park during our visit to Florida November 1-6.

The remaining photos from when Tanya and I went to Fort DeSoto Beach during our trip to Florida November 1-6.

During our recent visit to Florida on November 1-6, Tanya and I enjoyed seeing the wildlife at Fort DeSoto Beach such as the Blackskimmers, American Oystercatchers, and this leopard crab.

Tanya and I enjoyed seeing this gopher tortoise during our visit to Fort DeSoto Beach while we were in Florida November 1-6.

Tanya and I enjoyed visiting Fort DeSoto Beach, just south of St. Petersburg during our trip to Florida November 1-6.

Wild pigs at Myakka River State Park that Tanya and I saw during our visit to Florida November 1-6.

For our #democracy, my thoughts for today.

Dusk at Myakka River State Park during the visit Tanya and I took to Florida November 1-6. There are wild hogs grazing in this photo.

Great sunset at Myakka River State Park when Tanya and I visited Florida November 1-6.

Apple snails shell from when Tanya and I visited Myakka River State Park during our visit to Florida November 1-6.

Photos of a Limpkin and one with a Limpkin & Roseate Spoonbills at dusk when Tanya and I visited Myakka River State Park during our visit to Florida November 1-6.

Tanya and I liked seeing the full moon above the palm trees at Myakka River State Park when the sun was getting ready to set during our visit to Florida November 1-6.

View of Mt. Hood today from when Tanya and I went hiking on top of Powell’s Butte.

For our #democracy, I am currently watching the weekly online What's the Plan A Weekly Discussion with Indivisible Guide Co-Founders Leah Greenberg and Ezra Levin today Thursday, November 20th at 3 pm ET. I find these calls to be very inspiring and helpful. #DemocracyInAction #DemocracyMatters

When Tanya and I were at Myakka River State Park during our trip to Florida November 1-6, we enjoyed seeing these Roseate Spoonbills feeding along this lakeshore around sunset.

Tanya and I enjoyed hiking through the hammock areas when we visited Myakka River State Park on our visit to Florida, November 1-6.

Tanya and I enjoyed walking on the canopy walkway and up to the top of the scenic tower when we were at Myakka State Park during our trip to Florida November 1-6th.

My wife Tanya and I enjoyed seeing limpkins when we were at Myakka State River State Park when we visited Florida November 1-6.

My wife Tanya and I enjoyed visiting Myakka River State Park to see the alligators, birds, and scenery during our visit to Florida November 1-6.

A video from when my wife Tanya and I went the beautiful beach on Siesta Key by Sarasota, Florida during our trip to Florida November 1-6.

For #ORClimateAction, a great day lobbying in Salem OR for @mcat-climate.bsky.social 2026 #climate legislative priorities. I enjoyed meetings with Reps. Farrah Chaichi & Tom Anderson, staff of my @repvalderrama.bsky.social , and Sen. Chris Gorsek. #ActOnClimate #ClimateAction #LeadOnClimate

My wife Tanya and I enjoyed visiting Siesta Key by Sarasota, Florida during our trip to Florida November 1-6.

Video from when Tanya and I went to Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, Florida on November 2nd. Tanya got to see manatees for the first time!

For our #democracy, I loved this recent @lastweektonight.com segment on the importance of public media plays in the lives of many Americans and how the Trump Administration's budget cuts would be a disaster for many rural Americans who solely rely on public media.

For our 10th wedding anniversary, Tanya and I traveled to Florida November 1-6 to see her old high school friend and I got to show Tanya manatees for the first time at Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park.

This video was recently created from the July 21, 2023 trip that Tanya and I took to Mt. Rainier National Park. Enjoy!

For our #democracy, book I am reading right now. If we had elected her as President, we would not be currently disappearing immigrants and citizens without due process, performing extra judicial killings in the middle of the ocean, bullying cities with troops, & ending investments in clean energy.

For our #democracy and for #ClimateAction, today I finished reading @billmckibben.bsky.social’s newest book on explosive global growth of #solarenergy #windenergy and #cleanenergy. I highly recommend it for inspiration to #ActOnClimate. #climate #democracymatters #DemocracyInAction

For our #democracy, I am enjoying watching right now and highly recommend the livestream of American historian @hcrichardson.bsky.social giving her twice weekly “Politics Chat” around 6 pm ET, each Tuesday & Thursday. #DemocracyMatters #DemocracyInAction

For our #democracy, I am currently watching the weekly online What's the Plan A Weekly Discussion with @indivisible.org Co-Founders Leah Greenberg and Ezra Levin today Thursday, October 30th at 3 pm ET. I find these calls to be very inspiring and helpful. #DemocracyInAction #DemocracyMatters

For our #democracy and #ClimateAction, my newest blog about how I recently performed karaoke at a political fundraiser for a legislator who a #climate champion. #DemocracyInAction #DemocracyMatters #ActOnClimate #DemocracyNow

For our #democracy, I noticed I spotted myself on the front page photo of the Gresham Outlook Newspaper participating in the #NoKings protests on October 18th. #DemocracyMatters #DemocracyInAction #NoKingsDay

For our #democracy, a reminder that ICE is acting illegally and in a disgusting way under Donald Trump who is a small weak man, total loser, and a failed President. #DemocracyInAction #DemocracyMatters #DemocracyNow #DemocracyInCrisis #DemocracyInDanger

For our #democracy, a creative and hilarious protestor in downtown Portland OR yesterday he had a catchy song to remind us that “Trump is in the Epstein files.” #DemocracyMatters #DemocracyInAction #DemocracyNow

For our #democracy, Tanya and I enjoyed going to see historian @timothysnyder.bsky.social , author of “On Tyranny” and “On Freedom” speak in downtown Portland OR this evening. #DemocracyInAction #DemocracyMatters

For our #democracy, I am very excited to attend this event to see @timothysnyder.bsky.social this evening. #DemocracyMatters #DemocracyInAction #DemocracyNow #DemocracyInCrisis #DemocracyInDanger

For our #democracy, I just watched and highly recommend the livestream of American historian @hcrichardson.bsky.social giving her twice weekly “Politics Chat” around 6 pm ET, each Tuesday & Thursday. #DemocracyMatters #DemocracyInAction #DemocracyNow #DemocracyInCrisis #DemocracyInDanger

For our #democracy, I posted this earlier this month and in June. Sadly, looks like I need to post it again. #DemocracyMatters #DemocracyUnderThreat #DemocracyInAction #DemocracyInDanger #DemocracyInCrisis

For our #democracy and for #ClimateAction, my newest blog about the wonderful guided tour of the U.S. Capitol led @repvalhoyle.bsky.social. I loved seeing the artwork in the building, but saddened by the shadow of January 6th. #DemocracyInAction #DemocracyMatters #DemocracyNow #climate #ActOnClimate

For our #democracy, Tanya and I enjoyed attending a listening session town hall with our Congresswoman @repdexteror.bsky.social this evening. #DemocracyMatters #DemocracyInAction #PortlandStrong #DemocracyNow

Here’s a cute kitten I saw in our next door neighbor’s window today in Portland, Oregon. BTW, Donald Trump is a weak man, total loser, and a failed President. #demcracy #democracymatters #democracyinaction #democracynow

For our #democracy, today I went to the campaigns kick off event for the re-election for Catherine McMullen for Clackamas County Clerk. Locally and across the U.S, we need county clerks like Catherine who believe that #DemocracyMatters. #DemocracyInAction

Wonderful rainbow I saw in Portland, Oregon today!