May her memory be a blessing, and may the seeds she planted, and "roots and shoots" she nurtured continue to grow for generations. 🍃 www.bbc.com/news/live/c9... #JaneGoodall #nature #animals #environment #education #EduSky

Bee on what I *think* is a Butterfly Sedum, in my backyard. I’m still trying to figure out what is planted here. It was pretty overgrown in sections when we moved in. Need to create a xeriscape plan for spring. #bee #nature #plants #pollinators #flowers

Even if we still couldn’t edit the rest of the post, I wish we could edit to add Alt Text to images when we accidentally post without it.

Squirrel eating a grape in my backyard. #animals #nature #squirrels

Just saw that the trailer is out for Project Hail Mary. I loved the book, so I’m excited but bracing myself (really hope they do it justice). www.imdb.com/title/tt1204... #scifi #books #movies

Someone was trying to take a portrait of their two fave Chickens, and this happened.

Looking for suggestions on what ingredient combos to use for quiches, and also for pizza/flatbreads. Ideas? I'll make quiches, cut them into single servings, and freeze them. Then Kevin & I have something quick we can grab to eat when we're having a busy day/week. #recipes #cooking #foodie help?

See her if you can! 🥰

To fellow LOTR fans who enjoy playing cooperative #BoardGames: I highly recommend THE LORD OF THE RINGS: FATE OF THE FELLOWSHIP (& not just because I helped playtest 😉). Really captures the feel of the movies! For info incl. how to play: www.zmangames.com/game/the-lor... Ages 14+, 1-5 players.

Just ordered this and looking forward to reading it. 🤓

Now listening to Wenn Lawson speaking on Special Interests. Wenn is currently sharing about Monotropism - sharing the website www.monotropism.org and the Monotropism Questionnaire. Lawson shares about autistic experiences of finding connection in different ways. #AECONGRESS2025

Dr. Koch is talking about one of my favorite topics: how your perception defines your reality, and how it's different for everyone. Also: how understanding this can promote empathy. bigthink.com/perception-b... #neuroscience #perception #philosophy #psychology #brainscience #awareness

I love it when we get “sun rain” here. #colorado #nature 🌦️

“Helping users understand that their feeds are algorithmic constructions, not neutral mirrors of reality, can help them disengage from the spiral."

The #BlueSkyArtShow Fireweed under Mount Martha Black Sign of #Summer in the Yukon @blueskyartshow.bsky.social Click the feed here to support everyone: bsky.app/profile/did:plc:ngskvfckmjjy7cbfmsa7u2io/feed/bsasf #photography #naturephotography #nature #scape #eastcoastkin #art #thewildimages

We took Brigid for a walk. #ferrets #pets #cute

Excited to announce that after a lot of editorial work our volume "Writing, Enslavement, and Power in the Roman Mediterranean, 100 BCE - 300 CE" is out now. @jeremiahcoogan.bsky.social @illdottore.bsky.social academic.oup.com/book/60683

Reposting to read and analyze later.

When I first saw this bird I was absolutely taken aback - it was stunning. The shimmer of blue on its feathers, highlights of greens and purples. Just a gorgeous bird! Of course, I got laughed at after finding out that this Sparling is effectively the crow […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A gift from Ann and Bernie #AlphabetChallenge #WeekJforJetBlack @anntics.bsky.social

I accidentally found a way to discover fellow ferret enthusiasts. 😀 I think we're on a "new home buyer" list for sales, so I put out the welcome mat but added a no soliciting sign. The doorbell is still ringing, but with requests to see ferrets. Fun! tamraskye.com/no_solicitin... #ferrets

Been a while since I posted Turkey Tails, but I guess it’s starting to be that time of year again. #Fungi #Mushrooms #Nature #Forest #Foraging #Ecology #Photography #MacroPhotography #NaturePhotography #FungiFriends #Texas #EastTexas

Laugh-crying and totally relating to this post. 😂 www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8BWJHGM/ #booktok #reading #fantasy #books #literature

We survived driving on the left side of the road in Scotland! Here's what I learned about transportation in Scotland along with a few video clips of our experience. tamraskye.com/left-side-of... #travel #scotland #wanderlust Funny thing: it took time to readjust back to driving on the right side!

Travel is hard (but fun). Moving is hard (not fun). Landing in the ER with a kidney stone is... I have a description full of inappropriate language for that one. Moving boxes are mostly unpacked. The coffee beans & coffee grinder have been reunited. I'm updating my journal & will share pretty pics

Link: tamraskye.com/real-scottis... #scotland #travel #wanderlust I didn’t want mass-produced, made-in-China (or even made in London) souvenirs from our trip to Scotland.

PhD level expert chatgpt5 ....

I asked Sophie if she wanted to play, and she immediately started dooking. Still unpacking moving boxes, but there’s enough space to run now. #ferrets #pets #animals

I think I need more information... ordering groceries online can be challenging sometimes.

The dog will be far more emotionally fulfilling in your life than any person who says the words IT'S JUST A DOG, so we're clear.

Been busy! Trip to Scotland, closed on buying a house, moved out of the rental, and now unpacking. All the while, working on important projects. I exited Facebook, reclaiming time, energy, emotional well-being. Highly recommend it.

@earthforestskye.bsky.social Ooo! Ferret iconography! 😉

Recent snow already melted here, but the mountains have a fresh new dusting #nature

Trees started putting on flowers, and then it snowed. It’s quite the beautiful contrast. #nature

I’m learning more about xeriscaping, & there are several neat ideas in this article. I want to make sure I create something that’s low maintenance, visually appealing, & good for the pollinators. Open to suggested resources for north-central Colorado engagement.source.colostate.edu/front-yard-x...

Bought a wyvern stuffy at B&N. #cute Have discovered that being a grandparent in a bookstore children’s section is dangerous to one’s wallet.

Gidget is tired of social time and curled up on my father-in-law’s lap. #pets #cute #dogs

I wish people didn’t think silence was awkward, just enjoy it. Not every space has to be filled with words

"Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet." - Thich Nhat Hanh

The Norton Library edition of my translation of the Iliad, with stylish red cover, is now available. It has complete text, maps, notes, introduction and translator's note, and it's yours for under $10 (as are many other tempting Norton Library volumes). wwnorton.com/books/978132...

Is this tenacious little adventurer small enough for this week’s #WildflowerHour #tinyplants challenge? Spotted on the top of a gate frame in the city.

Magnificent. Please watch!

the insistent rising green

This looks interesting! #scotland

My husband likes to tell a joke: How do you know if somebody has ferrets? Answer: Don't worry; they'll tell you.

If told to "imagine a blank wall" - that's not happening. I can be in front of an actual blank wall, & my brain will add pictures to it. However, I have found that journaling about something (or whatever comes to mind) or sketching something can help me "ground" once I get going. How about you?

A mutation creates the salmiak (salty liquorice) coat color of #cats. "...technically speaking, cats only come in two colors—black and orange." Other colors are a variation of these. However, salmiak doesn't follow this pattern. Can you find any pics of salmiak colored cats? #animals #pets

Sophie being “fierce “ as she wrestles with my hand, and then cute with her turtle. She adjusts if I say “Ow” because human skin is more fragile than ferret skin. #ferrets #pets #cute

Packing for an education conference in Kentucky. Last time I drove through that region, I could find sweet tea, and extra sweet tea. Bleh. 😜 Also packing a kettle and some of my own tea to brew. It takes a lot of tea to get through an education conference. 😅