Hooded Oriole at the nectar feeder. Although the hummingbirds scatter when they land, there's no threat or rivalry between them. 🪶 #Birds #BirdPhotography #Nature #HoodedOrioles #SoCal #BorrowedPlaces

Cozy purrito, no swaddling required. Hope your Saturday is equally comfy! #JeffreyTheBigLebowski #Caturday #ComfortCreature #WeekendVibes #Cats #AdoptDontShop

Eyes locked on the feeder, beaks fully engaged--from this distance, these hummingbirds seem to be staring at their #reflections in the nectar. 🪶 #Birds #Hummingbirds #Beauty #NaturePhotography #Joy

Wishing all the luck in the world to all of us! Rabbits! Rabbits! Rabbits! 🐇🐇🐇 (Thanks for all the extra good luck charms, @sandraboynton.bsky.social.) #June #Rabbits #Tradition

We know, Jeffrey. We have a hard time wrapping our minds around some of this stuff, too. #caturday #JeffreyTheBigLebowski #TheDudeAbides #CatsOfBluesky #RescueKitties

An exquisite gift from a friend. She planted a mystery bulb in her garden, and voilà! Sorcery, or some kind of magic. #Dahlia #BloomScrolling #FlowerReport 🌱 #Gardening #BeautyInTheEveryday

Jeffrey's a rescue kitty with an uncertain past. He used to manage his fear by hiding out, taking swipes with those big paws of his, and biting. But...well, just look at him now: sprawled on the ottoman, belly exposed. Claws retracted, softer gaze. #Caturday #JeffreyTheBigLebowski #LoveWins

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Fuchsias dancing in dappled sunshine. #FlowerReport from our #SoCal garden on a #SundayMorning in May. #Gardening #BloomScrolling #JoyInTheMormikg

Sometimes the world feels upside-down, and sometimes it really is. --Life Lessons from The Dude #Caturday #JeffreyTheBigLebowski #TheConditionMyConditionIsIn #TheDudeAbides

An Allen's hummingbird in a Calliandra ("Red Puff Ball") plant--the perfect camouflage for her tiny nest! My contribution to the theme o' the day: #FeathersinFoliage #BirdOfTheDay 🪶 #JoyInTheEveryday

When you're awake but not yet ready to engage anyone in meaningful conversation. #Caturday #JeffreyTheBigLebowski #TheConditionMyConditionIsIn #TheDudeAbides #Cats

“I am large, I contain multitudes.” Walt Whitman’s “Song of Myself” could also describe this giant bouquet of multicolored rose buds and blooms. #FlowerReport from my coastal #SoCal #Garden on an overcast Sunday in #May.

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Stretched-- any bird doing some sort of stretch. Okay, I'll play! Hooded Oriole is hanging upside down so he can reach the nectar that spilled overboard when he landed on the hummingbird feeder. #birds #HoodedOriole #photography #birdsofbluesky #SoCal

#Libraries #Librarians

That giant paw, tucked underneath him like a pillow.... #Caturday #Catnap #JeffreyTheBigLebowski #AdoptDontShop #PeacefulMoments

Caturday's to-do list: People watching and bird watching, and keeping an eye on that kitty who's peeking through the window at me. #Caturday #JeffreyTheBigLebowski #AdoptDontShop #Pets #CatsOfBlueSky

Happy Earth Day! 🌎🌱🌊 (Artwork by the uber-talented @ashleywolff.bsky.social)

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