Some type of Dipsacus plant. I took this photo in Sweden. 50mm 1.4 full frame camera #sverige #nature #NaturePhotography #closeupphotography #naturelover #sunset #sunsetphotography

To many, the notion that the “able-bodied” must work sounds reasonable on its face. But in reality, work requirements don’t ­meaningfully boost employment. And for people with invisible disabilities that can make work extremely challenging, the framework can unfairly cast them as lazy.

Fatteh'd about it. Grilled pita topped with grilled merguez sausage, grilled zukes, red peppers & red onion, and dressed with dollops of hummus, plain yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, and chopped garden tomatoes, cukes, and herbs.🍽️

Everything is in better with crinkly paper to sit on. #cats #blackcats

Coffee companion. We're both still waking up. #cats #blackcats

Soon millions of domestic workers may lose their right to demand even the federal minimum wage—a mere $7.25 per hour—or any overtime. Trump’s Department of Labor is moving to rescind a 2013 rule, leaving millions of domestic workers without wage and hour protections.

As always, read @juliametraux.bsky.social: "The White House has made it even harder for disabled and chronically ill people who want to work to find accessible jobs, especially as more companies roll back work-from-home policies, and as the job market craters amid tariffs and slow growth."

Cities make America great

Covered bridges, Enfield, NH to Woodstock, VT.

Y'ALL LIKE REVOLUTIONS? Storming the Bastille. Facing off with tanks. Canceling a streaming subscription. Here's a breakdown of why they happen -- and how -- with the world's foremost expert in revolutions and social change. (And yes there are tips.) www.alieward.com/ologies/revo...

At Enfield Shaker Museum, and in wholehearted agreement with @jamellebouie.net re: cabbage. Look at this beauty, how could you not want to make a dozen different delectable suppers from her?

Rain dewed morning glories on my #morningwalk #flowers

early rivers x elberta peaches, painted by bertha heiges, 1896

To welcome people into the tent, to use the metaphor, should not involve displacing anyone already in the tent, particularly when those people are at risk from what’s outside the tent. Civil rights for all should be non-negotiable.

Burning queit Gilbbesjávri, Kilpisjärvi, Sápmi Lapland #WhiteReindeer #Gilbbesjávri #Kilpisjärvi #Sána #Saana #Eanodat #Enontekiö #Sápmi #Lapland #travel #SkyAndEarth #arctic #autumn #fall #colors #nature #photography #chatgpt Photo/Credit: Sebastian Wilken @sebwilken.net

IT IS TIME.

New album drop from The Spectral Horde.

15 years ago the Supreme Court decided corporations are people under the First Amendment. Today, sold-out politicians block progress on all fronts to appease their corporate donors. Citizens United is among the worst decisions in history. It corrupts our system every day.

Monarch!

clairgeau pears, painted by amanda almira newton, 1912

“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.” It costs a lot less to house people.

Sunny Sunday Shadow #cats #blackcats

we walk past this mantra every morning

Another puff pastry tart with fresh mozz & garden zucchini, tomatoes, and basil pesto. 🌱🍽️ Tried the "Jus-Rol" brand this time and find it to more buttery than the Pepperidge Farm.

I AM A RENAISSANCE PORTRAIT

"What if the Democratic party’s problem is not that it is too left-leaning, or for that matter, too moderate, but instead is too disconnected from the lives of the people whom it wants to appeal to? " www.programmablemutter.com/p/not-popula...

Last summer I started a native plant and pollinator garden. All but one plant survived winter. The blooms are beautiful and today a monarch stopped for the milkweed.💚

Sunset from the treadmill last night, sunrise on my morning walk.

He likes it when the morning breeze ruffles his rump. #cats #blackcats

conrath black raspberries, painted by deborah griscom passmore, 1906

karr pears, painted by deborah griscom passmore, 1899

Hi I know we're all talking about something else at this particular momennnttt, but can I interest any of you in educational posters? I've got 'em in a pack & seasonal lightning bugs too! It helps support SaS and makes it easy for you to spread important messages in your community! SquidFacts.net

Curly-tailed cat mug from @brambledragon.bsky.social with curly-tailed cat. #blackcats

white hale peaches, painted by mary daisy arnold, 1939

Life. Seen on my morning walk 🌱✨ #plants #grow #everywhere

The basil continues to abound. 🌱

A polite bigot is a bigot nonetheless. A true warrior knows that courteous words do not dilute the poison, but only serve to conceal it until it has spread. Civility in the service of hate deserves no polite response.

Calls for civility are often weaponized by abusers, by bigots, by those who would oppress you. If it is considered impolite to speak out against dishonor, then it is time for a true warrior to be rude.

🚨 Today is the LAST DAY you can leave a public comment for the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee, which meets Sep 18. Reports suggest they may falsely link vaccines to child deaths and restrict vaccines to ages 75 and up. You can submit a written comment here: www.regulations.gov/document/CDC...

update: male loneliness epidemic solved

Someone was being dramatic after the vet yesterday when I wouldn't give him some consolation snacks. #cats #blackcats

@pressley.house.gov this is why despite being a constituent who thinks you're doing important work, I will NEVER give to any dem through actblue.

A National Guard report accidentally emailed to the Post says veterans and active-duty troops view the D.C. deployment with "shame and alarm" @alexhorton.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

Platonic BLT, with the L & T from the garden. 🍽️🌱

early york peaches, painted by amanda almira newton, 1910

Remember that the Republican members of the Supreme Court lied to secure their seats

I do love a moody, rainy day ☔ Tisha Mark ©2024, Storm's End, oil on linen, 20"x16" Original is available in a maple frame: tishamark.com/product/stor... #art #painting #bsnm #ArtShop #ArtCollector

robison apples, painted by mary daisy arnold, 1913

I love these Hello ICE posters from Chicago - we need a Boston version.