Someone in my neighborhood works on cars, and in the process occasionally dumps gasoline into the rocky yard between his house and another. He must have done this recently, as I can smell it when I walk by. I'm filing an environmental and fire hazard report w/ the county on Monday (tomorrow).

It's that time of year ... when people insist on hiking down into the Grand Canyon when it's very clearly far too hot. Three have recently died, all on the Kaibab Trail. Apparently the views are magnificent - but if that same heat would keep you indoors at home, then don't hike.

In the immediate aftermath of the American felon insulting and disparaging the Italian PM Meloni, the newspaper Libero ran this headline. Coglione can mean moron and even asshole. The Italian press is far more honest than in the U.S.

Wikipedia now officially lists the result of the 2026 Iran War as an "Iranian victory" en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Ir...

Heading Out/ The Return. A hike (more like a wander) along the River Aire in the Yorkshire Dales near Malham, England. All alone, incredibly quiet. A beautiful experience. #ArtistsOfBluesky #landscapephotography #naturephotography #hike #England #river #solitude

The Flat Irons just north of Boulder, Colorado US. The sky above these mountains, which are on the eastern front of the Rocky Mountain range, is often moody. Sunday, June 14, 2026. #ArtistsOfBluesky #landscapephotography #naturephotography #colorphotography #mountains #montagnes #Colorado

GOOD. I just returned home from a trip to England, where we toured a cotton mill, which had displays detailing its historical ties to the U.S. slave trade. It’s vital to know History, everywhere.

📌 The editor-in-chief of Russian state television has fled to Switzerland and is reporting that Putin has been receiving fake news for 15 years—edited specifically for him 😬

@weather.bsky.social It’s the Gulf of Mexico. No matter what he says.

Our hike in the early morning, 6/15/2026. The entire trail is as magical as its entry. In the last 3 weeks, the aspen trees have leafed out in their Spring Green color, enhanced with sunlight from behind near the tops. #ArtistsOfBluesky #landscapephotography #colorphotography #hike #Colorado

Photo from my husband's phone as seen on yesterday's hike. I love Colorado. And there were 2 of them, not only this big boy. He was a little too near the trail, and as we had our dog with us, we turned around. We've seen moose of all sizes here, but never in this exact location. #hike #Colorado

If you use ROKU, I've read that Fox intends to buy that. Just an FYI.

Swaledale Sheep, along the Swaledale River. We hiked along the river on a glorious day - sun, no rain whatsoever. This sheep was at the entry to a ruined farm, so many vestiges of what once was. #AristsOfBluesky #landscapephotography #colorphotography #hike #England #YorkshireDales

Harvard and Princeton graduate, Grammy winner, and former First Lady Michelle Obama appreciation post

The Ellisons now own TikTok, Paramount, Warner Bros, CBS News, HBO, Comedy Central, and CNN, among other major channels. They are also the largest private donor to "Friends of the IDF." They also paid $7 billion for streaming rights to UFC, which is hosting an event at the White House.

He compared the UFC stage that is a blight in front of the White House to the Eiffel Tower. Too absurd to make up. Their vulgarity is off the charts.

Along the Pennine Way, in the Lake District along the River Aire. A small bridge and a stile. #ArtistsOfBluesky #landscapephotography #colorphotography #naturephotography #hike #LakeDistrict #England

I hope Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan have good security. I admire their bravery with their reporting.

Derwentwater Shore, near Keswick, England. Not my kayak, but very indicative of this lake during a holiday time. #ArtistsOfBluesky #landscapephotography #colorphotography #naturephotography #lake #hike #LakeDistrict #England

The Path Not Taken. I was on a guided hike on the shore of Derwentwater, UK and sadly we didn't go up this way. I didn't have time later to return to find out what was up there. #ArtistsOfBluesky #landscapephotography #naturephotography #colorphotography #hike #LakeDistrict #trees #forest #woodland

I hate to be right, but among family members, I called him a fascist and a psychopath several years ago.

We all need a visual and mental break. This is the River Rawthey, near Sedbergh, UK. #ArtistsOfBluesky #landscapephotography #naturephotography #colorphotography #hike #river #England

I remember when Michelle Obama was criticised for wearing a sleeveless dress, saying her attire was inappropriate for a First Lady.

I wonder what he will do to acknowledge the anniversary of D-Day. Oh, never mind.

"Erin Brockovich took on a corporation poisoning a town's water supply and won. Now she's turning her attention to the infrastructure powering artificial intelligence. She's launched Brockovich Data Center Reporting — a project designed to ma ..." www.facebook.com/permalink.ph... via Rate the Audits

One could almost imagine he’s actively working against this country.

One more of a series of stiles I encountered along the Aire River in the Yorkshire Dales. I counted 14 of them on this path, several different types. I think they're ingenious for getting across the stone walls. #YorkshireDales #landscapephotography #colorphotography #hike #ArtistsOfBluesky

I won't follow anyone who re-posts something as if it's their original take. Give credit where it's due.

A hiking trip in England, specifically in the Lakes District and the Dales, have provided beautiful landscapes along with details that we don't have at home. I fell in love with stiles and their variety, and I don't mind climbing over them. #ArtistsOfBluesky #PhotographersOfBluesky #hike #landscape

Republicans have been lying and gaslighting for literally decades. A history lesson for those who didn’t live through it. 👇 www.bbc.com/culture/arti...

If the performers for the big beautiful 7/4 birthday bash are so "Third Rate," why did he ask them to perform in the first place?

Derwintwater, UK. A quiet evening in a lovely place. #lakedistrict #landscapephotography #naturephotography #colorphotography #lake #harbor #hike

It’s currently in the UK, and I must say, while they are paying attention to events in the U.S., the feeling here is so much more … normal. What a relief, even if only for the next 2 weeks.

This is flying under the radar, but Trump's cronies have started their own organization to plan 250th anniversary events. Not only is their "Freedom 250" receiving taxpayer funds, it's also soliciting big donations from corporations in exchange for face time with Trump. Everything is for sale.

Sadly, despite my best efforts, I'll be in this country on June 14 and again on July 4. I plan to just do my routine daily things, hope I can escape onto a wooded hiking trail for a while on both days.

My MAGA next-door neighbor, a car guy. OK, fine. The car he is currently working on restoring would not pass an emissions test today. I don’t know what he’s doing to it but every day he parks it in his driveway & just runs it. I’m on my back porch the equivalent of one house away & I can smell it.

Apparently, Governor Polis of Colorado does not care whether or not the majority has a favorable opinion of him as he leaves office.

Home. That's how I feel in the #forest. I love these places so very much. They slightly scare me - bobcats, mountain lions, bears anyone? - yet I'm also in compete awe of the peace and beauty. #ArtistsOfBluesky #PhotographersOfBluesky #landscapephotography #photography #hike #Colorado #mountains

Ah, now we know how the average family can afford a summer vacation road trip.

Oh. Well, let’s hope this virus isn’t the Next One or we’re in a lot of trouble.

The Way Through. Not overall a long hike today (4.10 miles) but steep until the halfway point. Trees, rocks, & roots providing a sense of how old this forest is. #ArtistsOfBluesky #PhotographersOfBluesky #landscapephotography #forest #mountains #naturephotography #colorphotography #hike

Oh whoa whoa… 😳 Biden in an Obama mask. 😳 Covid spread in Wayfair furniture. 😳😳😳 Biden a Russian asset. Don’t forget: Every accusation is a confession. He’s punking everyone with this, right? (Where is Susie Wiles…?)

Early Wakening. Taken yesterday (5/11/26) while hiking and observing that the aspen leaves are beginning to open up. Even at this time of year, they are a beautiful yellow, especially when back-lit by an early sun. #ArtistsOfBluesky #landscapephotography #naturephotography #photography #hike

As the Forest Wakes. Taken on our hike this morning, only 1/2 hr from home but feels forever away from where humans live. #ArtistsOfBluesky #landscapephotography #naturephotography #colorphotography #forest #woodland #mountains #hike #Colorado #wideangle #PhotographersOfBluesky

I miss my mom every day. She passed away in Sept. 2008 at 79. She was a musician, & in high school played clarinet & saxophone in Big Band groups as well as guitar occasionally on a Des Moines radio variety show. Sometimes Andy Williams was in the same studio w/ her. Also kind & beautiful.

OK, it's clear that already this morning the regime has sent the stupid people out onto the airwaves. In need of refreshment so I'm out for a bike ride. Mother's Day gift to myself. Then I don't know what else, but I refuse to let these idiots steal my life by stealing my attention.

Due simply to how the universe arranged things, I celebrated Mother's Day the day before. A truly delightful hike in the woods in the mountains that morning, then lunch at 1pm at my favorite Indian restaurant. Late afternoon with a beautifully-written book. A perfect day.

From Braiding Sweetgrass, p. 306 in the paperback. So now we know what our country is up against: He, and those, who can never be satisfied, no matter how much they have.

The U.S. has spent billions to lose a war that enriches its oligarchs, impoverishes the citizenry, sabotages its alliances, and strengthens its enemies. Empires have risen and failed before, but to my knowledge no state has ever chosen to kill its own power. snyder.substack.com/p/on-superpo...

Hungary’s parliament sings “Ode to Joy” — the anthem of Europe — after Péter Magyar is sworn in as prime minister. Hungary is once again a proud member of the European Union.