Christmas Eve hiking at Natural Tunnel State Park with my gal.

Happy winter solstice! I celebrate by winter sowing native seeds. Check out my step by step guide so you can too! share.google/lkYv8zMhTbEq...

#survivor49 finale thoughts: 1. Awesome winner, total warrior 2. Kristina's question was super valid. Sophi mouthed the names. It shows different strengths and Savannahs other ones made up for it and that's cool. Know your jury!! 3. I loved Rizo and hate that enthusiasm and joy seen as annoying.

Yesssss!! I love the barrels. I think they did them last year and idk why but I'm a big barrel fan #survivor49

Why magnolia should be a contract cuddler for the upcoming Virginia General Assembly: 1. Over a decade of experience 2. Loves all good humans 3. Very natural snuggler & vibe matcher 4. Perfect size, not too big or small 5. Has a contagious smile 6. Knows capital square like the back of her paw

Nothing better than a Magnolia in the snow #dogsofbluesky

Habitat connectivity is critical. Wildlife crossings and corridors protect both wildlife and people. Learn what Virginia has done, must do, and take action during our webinar tomorrow night! environmentamerica.org/virginia/eve...

Pay more for expensive fossil fuel projects, political contributions, and utility lobbying expenses****

Is it a #valeg session if someone doesn't try to repeal Virginia's bipartisan ban on foam cups and take out containers though?? Excited to defend this popular, impactful law for the 5th year in a row! #FoamFreeVA #WildlifeOverWaste

Wow, the chemicals in this product only cause cancer and birth defects in California! For real though, I'm very grateful for CA's impact on the supply chain and consumer protection.

Happy #InternationalBatWeek! To celebrate, meet Virginia's designated state bat: the Virginia Big Eared Bat! share.google/4riPxk30UNE0...

Did you know 10 trillion preproduction plastic pellets enter the ocean every year? Simply put: this is industry litter that we pay to facilitate whenever we buy anything with plastic. Plastics are problematic at every stage of life-- long before consumers ever touch them.

The insurance industry has stepped up efforts to limit future payouts over for petrochemical disasters, following a record judgment by Sri Lanka’s supreme court over the world’s biggest recorded plastic spill. on.ft.com/4n49rvU

My hot sauces' heat will be scored out of five dachshunds this year.

Looking for potato recipes. Idk what I'm going to do with this crazy harvest.

POV: your mom adopted you as a single lady in her 20s & you've enjoyed icon status ever since

It's chili making season and I'm reminded that we don't talk about the disappearance of jalapeno frito scoops nearly enough.

"We have the choice to use the gift of our life to make the world a better place--or not to bother" - Jane Goodall Thank you for bothering Dr. Goodall.

Did you know 16% of Virginians who start the permitting process for residential solar end up cancelling due to costs and delays? Good news, there's a simple solution. By switching to instant permitting, more Virginians can power their home with the sun. environmentamerica.org/virginia/cen...

A ghostly sight in the garden

My birds nest fern has finally decided to thrive after five years of drama.

Meet my new beauty! Black raven zz plants have been on my wishlist for a long time but I rarely see them or they are $$$$$. I got this edgy pal at whole foods for 7 bucks which in my mind is free for a plant.

Chemicals found in plastics pose health risks, including in early pregnancy. I'm sounding the alarm for stricter regulations on plastics/microplastics, because Making America Healthy is inconsistent with the GOP turning a blind eye to big polluters. We can't give up on creating a healthier planet.

Magnolia on magnolias #dogsofbluesky

Happy #Survivor49 premiere day to all who celebrate!!

I went to Phish for the first time since getting lasik and let me tell you 1000/10 experience. It's hard to explain what the band means to me but seeing them so clearly after who knows how many shows was something I'll never forget. Love my Vermont boys.

Happy bee happy me

Daily harvest: flowers, foods & a friend.

The US Forest Service has begun the process to rescind the "Roadless Rule". Roadless areas like this one, adjacent to Douthat State Park in the George Washington National Forest or the Bear Creek roadless area, home to miles of the AT are now under threat of development.

Please enjoy the cutest lil cubs (& their mama) living their best life frolicking around my family's yard in Bat Cave, NC.

Magnolia isn't known for being great with cats but oh boy does she love a stray kitten with confidence. #dogsofbluesky

Nothing like a day on the James for this river rat

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Botanical surveys of more than 2,000 European cemeteries found that they support at least 65 native orchid species. Graveyards might be the last best plant habitat around cities, the study authors said. 🧪🌿🌎 nautil.us/orchids-thri...

I booked a hotel and the booking site had the audacity to ask me for a tip. We're tipping computers now?! Cool cool cool cool cool.

I am not anti development and could not care less about parking. I love high density and welcome it anywhere it makes sense. 6 stories in this spot is nuts. It's not about increasing housing. It's about selling out to sell a view. Church Hill, Union Hill there's a meeting tonight. #rva

I met this lil lion at the park today

Saw a single bell pepper individually wrapped in plastic on sale for $3.99 and I think I’m just done with buying groceries, no more food for me thank you

As a long time reader, sometimes publicist, the #CultureAwards2025 is my Superbowl, my avengers, my belief system.

I got DCR's native Virginia wildflower seed mix & have my first blooms! Partridge peas are easy plants that do well on disturbed lands. They grow & spread fast but also give way to other plants. True go getters without the agro ego.

There's nothing quite like the relationship between a lady and the pup she got in her early 20s.

Motherfucking wind farms…

7/28 harvest: 1.84 lb Harvest to date: 10.8 lbs First tomato harvest of the year! IDK what I'm going to do with them all, may need to get into canning.

Miss Magnolia had surgery yesterday to remove a tumor from her ear. Results: super cool new ear cut. Today, she got to meet this summer's canvassers on a plastic pellet hunt. She's the most committed campaign canine the world has ever seen (& couldn't be left home alone just yet).

Lil bee enjoying some Butterfly Weed. Butterfly Weed is native to every county in Virginia & great for butterflies! Don't let the name fool you, this is a plant you definitely want in your garden. Note: Butterfly *Bush* is different, non native, invasive and provides little food for pollinators.

Bat Cave to Chimney Rock, NC drive. I was able to spend time at our home in Bat Cave recently. We visited in Dec but the roads to the house were still gone and the water out (hiked-in any water we needed). Things are definitely progressing but the damage is still hard to process. Unrecognizable.

RVA weather has been hot and wet with strong scattered storms. I'm loving the weather blurbs trying to add some flavor to the same outlook each day. 'A thunderstorm on the prowl' is so spicy.

My favorite native Virginia bloom

I sowed some cactus seeds months ago and am happy to announce, I finally have a bebe!!

I still can't get over the fact that "panels you point at sky and make electricity from sunlight with no fuel is the cheapest source of energy" needed explanation.