I’m no expert, so I asked Google Image to ID this beautiful tree in Seattle: “This image shows vibrant pink cherry blossoms with burgundy leaves, likely from a Kwanzan cherry tree, which are known for their double-flowered blooms and are often referred to as Sakura.” #LookUp #FlowerReport 🌱 #Trees

A symphony of roses, music meant to be enjoyed with all senses. #FlowerReport #SoCal #Gardening #Nature #Roses 🌱

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #headshot, and the alt theme is #gulls. No idea what he’s eating, but here you go. #Nature #Coastal #SoCal

Two Allen’s hummingbirds for #BirdOfTheDay and #TongueOutTuesday. 🪶 #Birds #Nature #SoCal #Fun

Tiny Allen’s hummingbird lays claim to a blooming jasmine. #FlowerReport on #SundayMorning from coastal #SoCal 🪶 #Birds #BirdOfTheDay #NaturePhotography

Yes, he calls us “kids.” But who among us isn’t watching with a child-like sense of wonder? 🌎🚀🤩

The #birdoftheday theme is #manmadeperch —any bird, so long as it’s perched on a manmade object. So here’s a tuckered out, orange-crested warbler fledgling who’s wanting to hitch a ride with me. 🪶 #SoCal #JoyInTheMorning #Nature #Photography #Birds

When I headed out for an appointment this morning, a goldfinch baby decided he wanted to join me. Check out the image where he sees himself in the mirror.. 😂🤩💛 🪶 #Bird #Goldfinch #Nature #JoyInTheMorning #PrayForPeace

It’s California Poppy Day! 🌿🧡🌿🧡🌿🧡🌿🧡🌿 April 6th was chosen to honor the state's official flower, the California poppy (Eschscholzia californica). The flower's bright orange and yellow blooms were chosen in 1903 to symbolize the Golden State. #PoppyLover #CaliforniaPoppyDay

All you need is love… 🎶💕 #Love #Easter #PaulMcCartney #Music #EasterSunday #SpreadLove #Joy

Edible flowers in bloom on our Pineapple Guava tree. #FlowerReport 🌱 #SoCal #Gardening #EasterSunday #Joy

Jeffrey's got a complicated relationship with Peeps. Don't we all? #Caturday #JeffreyTheBigLebowski #TheDudeAbides #HappyEaster #Peeps

“When the world turns upside down, the best thing to do is turn right along with it.” – Mary Poppins 🪶 #Birds #BirdsOfBlueSky #Nature #FunQuotes #HoodedOriole #SoCal

My first Iceberg rose of the season, after a hard pruning in late January. #SoCal #FlowerReport #BloomScrolling

The wisdom of experience. 🇺🇸💪💙🇺🇸 #NoKings in Aliso Viejo, California @angrystaffer.bsky.social

Today don’t just stand against something. Stand FOR something. Show up for what you actually believe in. Show up for justice, for dignity, for truth. Show up for the values you refuse to negotiate away. Show the entire world what you are willing to defend, protect and build. #NoKings

From the California Poppy Reserve in Lancaster CA a few weeks ago. #SoCal #flowerreport #bloomscrolling #poppies #wildflowers

Happy harbor seals in Laguna Beach, celebrating International Day of The Seal. #PinnipedParty #MarineMammals #Seals #Nature #Photography

1000-yard stare. #Caturday #JeffreyTheBigLebowsky #TheDudeAbides #iPhonePhotography #MaineCoonMix

Pelicans in the sure. Lots of people, too, but we paid them no mind. Today is our peaceful day. #Laguna #SoCal #Peace #Nature #VitaminSea

It’s early, and Jeffrey’s not sure he wants to know what’s happening in the wider world just yet. #Caturday #JeffreyTheBigLeboski #TheDudeAbides #TheNewsCanWait

Blood Moon, as seen in my SoCal garden at 4:04 a.m, shortly after the total eclipse. 📸Handheld Panasonic Lumix, no fancy setup. #BloodMoon #Eclipse #Nature #Photography #Garden

A warm, sunny day at the beach, relaxing to the sound of the incoming waves and breathing deep the fresh, salty air. #PeaceInEveryStep #WalkInPeace #Nature #LagunaBeach #SoCal

Did you know: “FLOWER POWER” is rooted in the anti-war movement of the late ‘60s & early 1970s. The phrase was coined by Allen Ginsberg, who urged protesters to turn anti-war rallies into a type of street theatre… 🧵1/2

A beautiful day to soak up some sunshine and Vitamin Sea. 💙😎🌊🌴 #LagunaBeach #California #Nature #DailyWalk #Joy #WalkingOnSunshine

Celebrating the Chinese New Year at the Dumpling Inn in San Diego. The traditional Lion Dance—new to me—was spectacular, and the food was delicious! 🧧🥢❤️ #ChineseNewYear #LionDance #Tradition #FireHorse #Fun #SanDiego

A dreamy-eyed Jeffrey is envisioning a world filled with love, sweet love. And treats, of course. He is, after all, a sweet & lovable kitty. ❤️🌎😻 #Caturday #ValentinesDay #Love #MaineCoonMix #RescuesRule

“Today is our peaceful day.”An international, interfaith, multicultural gathering at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC. Day 108 of the monks’ journey from Fort Worth, Texas. “May you and all beings be well, happy and at peace.” 🙏✨ #WalkForPeace #PeaceWalk #Buddhistmonks #Peace

I carved out a little time today to absorb some Vitamin Sea. Wanna see? 💙🌊🌎 #Nature #Peace #SoCal #LagunaBeach #Joy

A lovely potted miniature Rose that would be perfect for a Valentine’s Day gift…think I’ll give myself one… #roseWednesday #rose #flowers #bloomscrolling #dailyflowers #rose #flowerphotography #photography #closeup #flowerfeed

One final blush of blooms, clipped yesterday, before I pruned back my roses to give them time to rest. Spring is coming! 🌱 #FlowerReport from coastal #SoCal #Gardening #RoseWednesday

After a leisurely catnap, Jeffrey collapses on his fainting couch. #Caturday #Everyday #TheBigLebowsky #GentleGiant #TheDudeAbides

We celebrate the persistence of beauty and the beauty of persistence by sharing what is growing near us. We put our attention on finding beauty in the world, so we can share it with others.

These are just some of the tiny, displaced babies in our hummingbird rehab program right now. If they could talk, they’d be saying, “Please hold off on trimming your trees & brush during nesting season!” 🪶 #Birds #Nature #BirdsOfBlueSky #SoCal #Hummingbirds #BeKind #Gardening 🌱

Have you ever been so tired that you collapse where you are instead of settling into one place or another? Silly Jeffrey! #Caturday #Catnap #CatsOfBluesky #SleepySaturday

It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood....verdant hills, awakened by the rains, and a sparkly blue ocean that flows seamlessly into sky. 💚💙 🌱 #TouchGrass #CoastalCalifornia #SunnyDay #LagunaBeach #Joy #Peace

Jeffrey The Big Lebowski, defending his favorite napping spot against all enemies, foreign and domestic. 😂🐈‍⬛ #Caturday #ClawsOut #TheDudeAbides #SeriousNotSerious

Happy #WingsUpWednesday! What hummingbird species are you seeing here, male and female? No one's grading this exercise, don't worry. Just wing it--er, give us your best guess. 🪶 #Birds #Hummingbirds #BirdsOfBlueSky #Wings #Nature #Joy

A gift left behind by a hummingbird--so beautiful, this teeny-tiny feather! 🪶 #NationalBirdDay #Hummingbird #Feather #Birds #NectarFeeder #Wondrous #Nature

Another rainy day, but we’ve got lots of rosebuds coming into bloom, so there’s that. 💕😊⛈️ 🌱 #Garden #Roses #FlowerReport #SoCal #Rain #Joy 📸 David Austin’s tribute rose to HMTLQ, “Elizabeth”

Members of Congress: stop posting online and APPEAR, PHYSICALLY on the steps of the Capitol to decry this unconstitutional violation of domestic & international law. SHOW THE PEOPLE the level of danger we are facing as a country. @housedemocrats.bsky.social @senatedemocrats.bsky.social

The news out of Venezuela hits hard. I'm furious. Scared spitless, too, but don't mistake that for cowardice. Not in my name, not on our watch! That's what I'll be telling my representatives & I hope you do, too. #Catastrophe #ClawsOut #Caturday #JeffreyTheBigLebowski #TheConditionMyConditionIsIn

Wolf Moon, aka Severe Moon or Moon After Yule. 📸 with a handheld bridge camera; no tripod or experience with capturing images at nighttime. But the night sky was so bright, and the moon so magnificent...I just had to give it a try. #SuperMoon #WolfMoon #Nature #Photography #Moon

This is the video of the King Tides at sunrise this morning. Earlier today, I advertently posted a clip that I took several minutes later. Oh well, the way I look at it, it’s virtually impossible to overdose on Vitamin Sea! #KingTides #Sunrise #Nature #PacificOcean #LagunaBeach

King Tides in Laguna Beach at sunrise—a magnificent display by Mother Nature at the start of the new year. 🌊🌎🌅 #KingTides #LagunaBeach #Nature #Photography

The ocean inhales and exhales, washing onto shore and then receding. Calm, cleansing breaths. The New Year is on the horizon, it seems to say, Let’s approach it in peace. Happy New Year to everyone, everywhere! #NewYearsEve #Meditation #Nature #Peace

The ocean inhales and exhales, washing onto shore and then receding. Calm, cleansing breaths. The New Year is on the horizon, it seems to say, Let’s approach it in peace. #NewYearsEve #Meditation #Nature #Peace

Resting in Betwixmas, that soft-focus place between Christmas and New Year's Day. #Caturday #JeffreyTheBigLebowski #TheDudeAbides #KittiesOfBlueSky #PeaceBeStill

🎶 And, so happy Christmas I hope you had fun the near and the dear ones the old and the young… (With a nod to John Lennon’a “Happy Christmas”) #Christmas2025 #MerryChristmas #JohnLennon #ChristmasMusic #ChristmasMagic

Who needs Christmas lights when you've got a glow-up like this? 🪶 #Hummingbird #Birds #nature #GoodnessAndLight #Christmas #ChristmasLights