"Every life touches another, every act of care or witness becomes part of the soil from which others may grow...No effort of love is ever wasted." #PrayForAmerica www.ncronline.org/opinion/gues...

“One day soon, I’m gonna tell the moon About the crying game.”

'Israeli occupation forces moved their arbitrarily-created “yellow line” 100s of meters further into the Gaza Strip.. in a direct violation of the ceasefire... ...line was pushed 300 meters westward in the al-Tuffah neighborhood, forcing 100s of residents to leave..." imemc.org/article/isra...

While the trip to Panama wasn’t so bad, there were no monkeys or reptiles in my hotel room. Therefore, I’ve decided to apply for residency in Costa Rica…next week. 🤓🥸

Heading home in the morning. It will be a long day but paraiso al fin.

Between the fact that I have a very poor sense of direction, and there being no signs on the streets, I’m very pleased that I was able to make it to the farmacia and back to my hotel. Internet claims that one can purchase oral antibiotics otc in Panama seem to be exaggerated.

Made it to David, Panama for $14.50. I walked from the bus station to my hotel, so I was in need of hydration when I arrived.

This Trans Awareness Week we’re reminding you that trans women are women. No ifs, ands, or buts. ✊🏿✊🏼✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️ #TransAwarenessWeek #TransRightsAreHumanRights #WomensMarch

Ragged clouds over rugged beach. ❤️🙏😎

I love watching the boats launch and land at the marina. The Ticos are strong, capable, and beautiful to behold. 🤓🙏💕

Heading to Panama next week to complete the every six month “visa vacation” requirement. They ask us to leave Costa Rica for a few days, I think to prevent our taking her for granted. Fittingly, a sinkhole has opened just outside the customs building. On the bright side, I can resupply. 🤓🥸🙏

"In northern Gaza, amid the ruins, a father gathers his children around a small fire — warmth, love, and hope still find their place. @mohammed_abusalama " www.instagram.com/p/DQxVli0CY9P/

If they don’t want us to vote for socialist candidates, they need to show us a little mercy.

Tonight was a very bad night.

Nethers Post Office, Nethers Virginia. In the shadow of Old Rag Mountain, 1935.

Palestinian woman Umm Zuhri Shweiki was forcibly expelled from her home in occupied East Jerusalem by Israeli forces, who seized and emptied her house before handing it to Israeli settlers.

Israeli forces kill several people across Gaza, as settlers and military continue attacks in the occupied West Bank.

Summer Tanager, striking bird in a land of striking birds. 🤓🥸

youtu.be/KSMVflSBKx8 Hey ya’ll prepare yourself for the Rubberband Man.

“It’s kind of a shocking number." The median age of first-time home buyers in the U.S. hit an all-time high of 40 in 2025, according to a report from the National Association of Realtors. nyti.ms/4hKc58V

BREAKING: JUSTICE DEPARTMENT EATS A LOSS IN 'SANDWICH GUY' CASE AS JURORS FIND DEFENDANT NOT GUILTY www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...

U.N.: World Likely to Surpass 1.5 Degrees Celsius Climate Goal

During the rainy season, every day is either a laundry day or a put my orchids out in the rain day. Clearly today is for laundry. 🤓🥸

youtu.be/ddpxA1z148I Hurricane.

Stormy day. Inspiring.

Well, as if this place could get more perfect! Homemade chocolate, dark, sweet, with nibs and all. I bought five of them but they may not last the night. Oh, yummm!

“When the rain came, I thought you’d leave, cause I knew how much you love the sun. But you chose to stay, stay and keep me warm, through the darkest night I’ve ever known.” Rod Stewart, Mandolin Wind

The Forgotten Captives: Israel Still Imprisoning 9,000 Palestinians Even After Hostage Deal

Me encanta mi hogar

Thieves steal art from the Louvre in test of laws

"This little girl may have been among those who celebrated the ceasefire, but an airstrike targeted her home in Al-Bureij camp, ending her dreams and her life together. Safety is fragile… and the war reminds Gaza of its brutality once more. @momen__sameer " www.threads.com/@sana_aljama...

Since the ceasefire began 8 days ago, the Israeli occupation has violated the agreement 47 times. With U.S. impunity, the zionist entity violates and defies these “ceasefires” at will.

youtu.be/i57PCCv649Q Posting this so I can find it again later. Very timely also. 🙏

Had a visit from a Cocoa Woodcreeper this morning. She was searching the rafters for geckos. There was one wild chase that ended in a lucky escape. But a second poor gecko wasn’t so lucky. 🤓🥸

The all-day, gentle rain washes the sandy soil away around pebbles but not out from under them. It creates ephemeral columns with pebbles on top. More jungle magic.

Life finds a way.

Found a fallen branch with baby dendritic orchids growing on it and brought it home. I’ll turn this cabin into The Salamander Room yet! 🤓🥸🙏💕

"Montserrat Carreras... told... it is time to take concrete action... Carreras condemned the persistent failure of the international community to adopt a firm stance against #Israel, allowing its genocidal crimes against the Palestinian people to continue..." english.palinfo.com/news/2025/10...

Moon setting over the Golfo Dulce.

This is an anona, also known as a custard apple. It has a mild citrus and spice flavor and a custard like consistency. Que rico!

A respite from the rain! It’s already clouding up again though. We enjoy while we can!! 🤓😎

It’s only for three months. Should have done laundry yesterday. 🤓🥸

Jane Goodall, ethologist and conservationist, has died. She was 91

One of those green and silver days.

ICE is abusing/torturing/disappearing/killing people using our tax dollars and in our name.

Howler monkeys predawn.

Las Gemelas (The Twins).

Miami Herald: Two-Thirds of Immigrants Held at “Alligator Alcatraz” in July Have Disappeared

Squirrel monkey riot in the plum tree outside my bedroom window. Loading up for the rains when food is scarce.