Monarch clusters at Natural Bridges State Park. Butterflies are active when temperatures are above 60°F. They cannot fly in temperatures below 55°F, and can't even move when it is below 45°F. Wonderful experience watching them. When the sun hits the spot they’re on, they disperse everywhere 😊

I needed a good laugh this morning. This did the trick 😂

I wish we lived in a land where if journalists heard the president call one of their colleges "piggy" or suggest another of their colleagues, who was butchered for what he wrote, in some way had it coming, they would close their laptops, leave as soon as possible, and ask to be reassigned.

Dinner tonight going in the oven ❤️ Realized I haven’t actually had pasta in a while. www.foodandwine.com/baked-feta-p...

I cherish being alone. Truly! I say no when I don't want to do something. I say yes if my instincts are strong. Nature soothes me. I am simple in how I choose to live my life. I don't apologize for that. I have met plenty of judgment, but I am, unapologetically, me. End of post.

Gorgeous day today in Northern California enjoyed in the best company of one of my dear girlfriends.

I don’t know why but it made me giggle 😉🫣😂

I made strawberry rhubarb jam today, and even got to put aside a pound of chopped rhubarb in the freezer for my Thanksgiving crumble. Thankful for a neighbor who shared their abundant bounty of rhubarbs with me 💗

Love my local Buy Nothing Group. Just picked up a bunch of lovely rhubarbs someone had too many of in her garden, and was offering to members in the group. Now I’ll make rhubarb crumble for Thanksgiving, and probably will have enough to make some strawberry rhubarb jam too 😊

How cute is this! I love the Bear League of Tahoe 🐻🐻🐻

Got back from a great visit with our daughter in Houston last night, and woke up to this magnificent sunrise from my own bed this morning 💙

23 years ago, I lost my dad much too soon. I miss him and our amazing conversations, and I think he would have had a lot to say about what’s going on in today’s world. Gone but never forgotten!!!

New Jersey and Virginia have chosen well by electing @mikiesherrill.bsky.social and @spanbergerforva.bsky.social as their next governors! They are proven leaders who won by focusing on what matters most - how politics and policy can make everyday life better and more affordable.

I feel it in my gut - the tide is turning. Plenty of people are waking up.

Democrats, take a lesson from RepJoeNeguse on how to handle and answer questions from the media. This is how to reclaim the narrative and make your point.👏👏👏💙😎

Picked up this book at the Grand Teton Visitor Center. Excited to dig into it!

I’m back home again after a magnificent road trip. Sheet pan soup in the making. I will probably post the result later 😊

Ahh, Yellowstone, you do not disappoint 💗

I’m a sucker for murals! The town of Elko is full of them to my delight. Here are just a few of many awesome murals 💙

@ngb2020.bsky.social hope you’re safe and not too impacted by the stormy weather.

Somewhere in Nevada 😊

Maybe it’s AI but still made me laugh 😂

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Still got tomatoes in my garden 😊 Potato leek soup in the crockpot for dinner, and my roadtrip gift to my husband and I - a tea box I loaded with fave teas 😊

A day to pack and get ready for our 2 week roadtrip to Yellowstone and Grand Teton. I’m so excited!!!!

Red lentil soup made, and now putting these green lentil burgers in the oven to bake.

Haven’t played in a while but still nailed it 😊 Wordle 1,573 2/6 ⬛⬛🟨🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

My sister surprised me with this lovely sweater and matching hat set 💗 She also made a fabulous sweater for my husband 💗

I want and need to be on that bus! Maybe I apply to be the driver 😊

Drinking tea and reading my book at 5am cuz jet lag sucks.

My blue cheese with tomato chili jam appetizers look a little like shoes? Must be the jet lag that’s making me see crazy things 🫣😂😊

My sister’s two Icelandic horses - Perla and Embla. I shoveled a lot of horse shit 🫣😂👍 Farmer fitness at its finest 😉

My two jet lag fueled accomplishments today - tomato chili jam and banana chocolate chip bread 😊

Calming my nerves at the airport. Yes, I hate flying, and I’m hoping this glass of wine will put me to a nice sleep and I’ll wake up in Copenhagen in about 12 hours 🫣😂

Headed to airport for a quick trip to Denmark to help my mom out after her recent knee replacement. Get to spend time with my sisters too so I’m looking forward to this trip. Be well, my friends.

Love this 😊

I did not mince my words in my email to CDFW! And they’ll be hearing from me a lot. I’m fed up with the way they neglect to hold people accountable and just go to the “kill the bears” instead. It’s just a convenient solution which doesn’t address the root problem - humans. Yes, I’m pissed off!

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Too relatable!

Bucatini with pumpkin cinnamon and mascarpone cream sauce with rosemary almond breadcrumbs 😋

Covid and flu shots today. Arms are barely sore 😊

So true!!!!

Spotted on our morning walk with Troy. They can be nasty little critters but aren’t they adorable too 😊