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MariBean

@maribean.bsky.social

Human being, maybe. Caretaker of demented dad, who has dementia. Owned by 2 dogs and an old house. Likes coffee, drinks tea.

created November 13, 2024

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Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

Ours are just getting old. Need to get new hens!

1/9/2025, 9:42:45 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

Just demand the transcripts of any and all interviews of GOP politicians, and sue when they don't comply. It's been done. A certain moldy orange used it to pump his numbers up.

1/9/2025, 8:49:27 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

Yeah. We used to be a swing state, and then a split state, and now, well... And becoming like Florida in more ways than one. Just like Florida Man has been a meme, Ohio Man is soon to become one.

1/9/2025, 8:09:33 PM | 8 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

White people are immigrants. I understood what you said as saying Native Americans were immigrants who pushed people out as well. North, Middle or South American, Native Americans did not push anyone out. Native Americans are not immigrants as we use the word.

1/9/2025, 7:55:17 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

So do I. She is Florida. You think I don't worry or care? Democrat is better than Republican for trans. I would prefer a full-on support, but getting rid of those who wish to erase them from the world is my #1 priority.

1/9/2025, 7:47:48 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

Not all who claim to be democrats are really democrats. I fear much of the DNC is actually GOP-lite. I look at actions, not just affiliation or words, when voting. I have been trying to encourage others do this as well. Many don't, they just accept the advertising without researching the candidate.

1/9/2025, 7:41:39 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

I have been seeing this for months now. Most people will not put their name on a list. Lists can be used against them. At the least announce a "test" date and see what happens.

1/9/2025, 7:39:14 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

Adorable! I have chickens, but it's been awhile since we had peeps - just one this year!

1/9/2025, 7:05:31 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social)

I'm an atheist. Mostly. There are bits of pagan belief scattered in my mind. But I want cruel and heartless people to go somewhere like hell when they die. They don't have to suffer anything other than each other, really. It's a conundrum, really.

1/9/2025, 6:57:38 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social)

A rather good way with words, he has.

1/9/2025, 6:54:54 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

Not at all helpful or funny in this situation.

1/9/2025, 6:51:29 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

In case you don't want to read the very short article Anyone with information about her whereabouts or sees someone fitting this description is asked to call Fort Collins police immediately at 970-221-6540.

1/9/2025, 6:51:12 PM | 1 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

kwa me is a troll. Block it.

1/9/2025, 6:40:17 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

Yes. There is beauty somewhere all the time. Lovely view you shared.

1/9/2025, 6:38:03 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

We know what it is. We don't want it.

1/9/2025, 6:28:04 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

I have always agreed with this. Unfortunately the was industry is going strong, and like-minded people are fighting over petty differences, so worked up that conversations become battlegrounds. This is from My generation, and generations Before mine, and generations After mine have said the same.

1/9/2025, 6:14:05 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social)

From before my awareness of things like war or peace or politics Yoko has been advocating art, peace, love. A generation that many malign also gave birth and voice to many more like Yoko. Be part of the peace industry.

1/9/2025, 6:08:51 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

Yup. Plutocracy is what we have, and Tx is just making certain its citizens know this.

1/9/2025, 6:05:43 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social)

Carefully trying to not labor on Labor Day, but dishes, laundry, general yard work all getting in the way. The dogs get it - they are sleeping sweetly on my pile of laundry, preventing at least one chore for now. To all who are protesting today, THANK YOU!

1/9/2025, 5:25:21 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

Love it! I had a border mix female; she was good about not taking off if her lead was dropped. She'd just sit & wait for me. My male mix, though, he had Husky and a few other things in him, and he'd dig his way out of the yard to visit buddies. If I dropped his lead he was off and running.

1/9/2025, 5:19:00 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

I take 3. Plus baby aspirin (helps my sinuses) and allergy pills, occasional naproxen. Dad takes naproxen when his arthritis flares. We both take Vit D in the winter. The only one I NEED is the SSRI. I hate that moldy orange freak. He's killing people.

1/9/2025, 5:15:23 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

$50.00 or so an hour for a $400k house. www.bankrate.com/real-estate/...

1/9/2025, 5:11:30 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

I give my dad peanut butter & jelly sandwiches on sweet bread as his mid-morning "snack." It's helping get his weight back up. Generic Nutella added in gives him the choklit hit he loves + more calories. Also, adding this fairlife.com/product-port... to his daily intake. We already use their milk.

1/9/2025, 4:58:51 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

The earthquake followed heavy rains, it is possible entire villages were wiped out in landslides. I don't care if the rulers of Afghanistan are patriarchal shitheads, this is a horrible thing to happen to anyone, anywhere. I hope no one withholds medical aid from these people.

1/9/2025, 4:39:42 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

I've seen wave boarders on Lake Erie, but no surfers thus far.

1/9/2025, 4:36:52 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

I hope I had a small hand in helping her to be strong and independent, flying high and free and wild.

1/9/2025, 4:35:41 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

She seems to embody the free spirit of my niece and many in her generation - they are in their early 20s now, and facing a word that is uncertain, but doing their best to maintain their sense of right and freedom. And not conforming to what older people want, heehee.

1/9/2025, 4:34:00 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

Before the first native Americans came to the Americas there were no people here - all native peoples in the Americas are descended from those first travelers who came across the Bering Straight and spread out.

1/9/2025, 4:29:45 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

So pick a date and announce one, already.

1/9/2025, 4:22:03 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

I'm not upset. Each "group" of age ranges has it's own beefs & battles. Blaming an entire group for any other group's ills is childish, won't do a damn thing to make the ills go away. I laughed & posted because "we weren't taught to do this" is stupid. I learned to drive a stick on my own.

1/9/2025, 4:16:08 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

Democrats tend to try to get housing, shelters, food, etc. for homeless. Republicans and the far right just take their shit and run them off. So don't platitude your way out of the reality - both "sides" are not the same.

1/9/2025, 4:04:28 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

I don't either. But having the far right run our country means that not only continues over-seas, but happens here. So that is a lose-lose scenario. You vote how you want, but if we get another round of far right in 2026 or 2028 I don't want to hear any bitching.

1/9/2025, 4:02:52 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

Boomers run a nearly 20 year birth range - so don't go lumping all the boomers into one pool. Most that I know vote progressive/social dem, while the younger generations I know mostly voted Trump or refused to vote at all, letting fascism in. I could lump you in with any of that crew, ya know?

1/9/2025, 4:00:53 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

I was glad to see that it was back, and not all references to his being Native American were deleted.

1/9/2025, 3:58:02 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

No kennel. Even the super-duper rich people insurance won't pay that. Only way to know is call, then get it in writing, contract-style, if they will cover your hotel and the transportation. And how much extra? Is insurance covering /their/ perks? Or is that an added expense?

31/8/2025, 9:37:57 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

He supposedly helped a woman in distress, then got back on the road and was rear ended sometime after that. It's fishy. No news about who hit hit, what kind of vehicle, did they leave the scene, did he /really/ call 911 and wait with a "victim" who flagged him down in the dark of night?

31/8/2025, 9:34:50 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

Yes - the scrappiness just enhances the feeling of rain falling. I like it as well.

31/8/2025, 9:30:26 PM | 9 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social)

Artist and podcaster!

31/8/2025, 9:29:41 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

Oh yes please. One HUGE bonfire of baddies.

31/8/2025, 9:27:27 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

Typical. Wonder how many will comply?

31/8/2025, 9:26:07 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

Stunning is right. Wow.

31/8/2025, 9:24:47 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social)

Huh. www.bbc.com/news/article...

31/8/2025, 9:18:54 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

Ah, no sense of humor, and no clue about boomers, really. Try history, kiddo. Boomers fought the feds and won before, several times. Might have a few hints for getting through and staying alive.

31/8/2025, 9:16:40 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

It is enough for a start, and a clear message. I can't help any more than that. Not a politician, just a retired lady who wants the US to stop being such a problem child and grow up. GOP & far right brats being gone would be a huge step in that direction.

31/8/2025, 9:15:22 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

It's a lose-lose situation. Like when my old doc's scheduler told me drive 3 hours to take a piss test for a UTI at 4pm on a Friday. Because they no longer took my insurance, but that clinic (in their system, no less) did. I wish I could be of some help.

31/8/2025, 9:12:20 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

Did you grok that I posted a medical journal cite that supports you - one that makes much more clear what I was trying to say? And that AGREES with you?

31/8/2025, 9:10:13 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

Can't do that yet, unfortunately. Not enough time. Have to push and shove the DNC into a semblance of progressiveness, somehow. In the meantime, if progressives win local and state seats even without their help it won't matter. We'll have a new crop of politicians to take over.

31/8/2025, 9:09:00 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

That's the way to do it. Primaries are about what we want, and if there are enough people agreeing, we all win. If the person I want loses out, then the winner gets my vote. I don't like dissing any of them until I know more, and see who all is running. Getting the GOP out of power is the #1 thing.

31/8/2025, 9:05:13 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

Stop being so touchy - that's WHY I posted the article.

31/8/2025, 9:02:15 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

The release of eggs requires estrogen. Trans men wanting to get pregnant need to go off the hormones. I posted a link that explained more scienc-y and accurately than I can in under 300 words.

31/8/2025, 9:01:43 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

Oh lord yes, that would be pure torture.

31/8/2025, 8:59:43 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

Maybe look at my posts before you judge me, child.

31/8/2025, 8:58:47 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

The advantage of a trebuchet is anything can be a missile. Including cess-pit contents.

31/8/2025, 8:57:16 PM | 6 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

Only if it is road kill.

31/8/2025, 8:54:44 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

But does it fall apart as easily? Will it fail to navigate a marshy field? Will pieces randomly blow off in a strong wind? There is so much the Cybertruck could do, will the knock-off be able to replicate all of it?

31/8/2025, 8:52:23 PM | 13 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

www.defense.gov/News/Feature...

31/8/2025, 8:46:57 PM | 1 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

These are children, dammit. What crimes could they have committed? All they did was try to come to a place they could feel safe, get educated, find work, a home, a life. He's not going after criminals.

31/8/2025, 8:43:00 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social)

Thankfully, but temporarily. These are children, dammit.

31/8/2025, 8:41:43 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

Purity? Value? WTF is she going on about? WTF is purity about, anyhow? Why do we fall for all the patriarchal bullshit about being worthy of anything? Men should be proving their worth to us, dammit.

31/8/2025, 8:38:33 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

PA is in a tough spot right now. So sorry.

31/8/2025, 8:34:37 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

2 decades of republican goofs getting closer and closer to far right in my state, with a few blue pockets that will be chopped up in the upcoming redistricting plan. I want a new planet.

31/8/2025, 8:32:55 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

And I was programming a "toy" computer to play games and leave rude messages on the TV for my sister when I was 16. BEFORE home computers were an affordable thing. BASIC was the bomb for a decade or more. My generation wrote the code behind the code you kids use. So get orffa my lawn, dammit.

31/8/2025, 8:29:05 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

Haha - Boomers are dissed ALL the time, and now y'all are getting tweaked over manual shift cars? I learned on my own, on a 1965 VW Bug. Mom couldn't drive a stick, parent's were divorced. Mastered it in 2 days. Easiest damn car to learn a stick on.

31/8/2025, 8:26:32 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

Well, unless he's in top 10% of earners he won't save much at all.

31/8/2025, 8:16:49 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

Sadly, way too true. There are dark web sites that prey on children, teens, young adults and encourage killing others, suicide, other violence. Add that to the hatred they see and hear everyday from parents, television, radio. Treat people with kindness, you never know what they've been through.

31/8/2025, 8:15:42 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social)

DaDADAda

31/8/2025, 8:02:59 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

Classical music and Jazz, yup.

31/8/2025, 8:02:29 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

31/8/2025, 7:59:45 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

Hormones. If you are blocking estrogen there are no eggs.

31/8/2025, 7:57:43 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

True dat.

31/8/2025, 7:56:52 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

Hell, I go months between drinks. And I drink Soju or Saki when I do indulge. Not US made.

31/8/2025, 7:54:15 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

That's me before 9am, no matter when I went to bed or woke up. If it's before 6am, add horns, ears and fangs. Those slowly retract and are gone by 7:30.

31/8/2025, 7:51:33 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

While cooking I also wash the dishes and utensils I just used, talk to the dogs at my feet, taste everything every few minutes. While eating I watch tv and talk with my demented dad, fuss at the dogs, look out the window at weather, fiddle with things on the table.

31/8/2025, 7:48:06 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

Oh, wow, pastel blue on a moth? Pretty!

31/8/2025, 7:31:36 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

That's the way - measure, mark, cut.

31/8/2025, 7:24:48 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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And 2 takes on one song www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Kx4... www.youtube.com/watch?v=C45G...

31/8/2025, 7:17:40 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Something different for Sunday www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VSl...

31/8/2025, 7:06:59 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

Another www.youtube.com/watch?v=Adiu...

31/8/2025, 7:06:24 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

Fuck the GOP.

31/8/2025, 6:57:10 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

As much as the bird is holding it all up That coffee is the important thing in early mornings

31/8/2025, 6:56:07 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social)

While it is good to debate about and see who may run for POTUS in 2028, yes, please DO remember that 2026 midterms and all elections between now and 2028 are important!

31/8/2025, 6:32:22 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

We need to rally around those who we like AND who have a chance at winning. The right candidate for me might be wrong for you, on a few issues, and vice-versa. If the left-of-center people (us) can't agree on candidates, and vote willy-nilly because of narrow focus, we will be the new USSR. Period.

31/8/2025, 6:28:06 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

Win or have the GOP killing you for the next few election cycles. A no brainer in my case.

31/8/2025, 6:14:21 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

No complaining from you if the GOP wins again. You don't vote, you give up your voice.

31/8/2025, 6:13:29 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

That sucks, that distance is insane. It's almost like they want to discourage you from getting medical care.

31/8/2025, 6:04:41 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

Just paving the way, that's all.

31/8/2025, 6:02:21 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Tim Kellogg (@timkellogg.me) reposted

Limits of vector search a new GDM paper shows that embeddings can’t represent combinations of concepts well e.g. Dave likes blue trucks AND Ford trucks even k=2 sub-predicates make SOTA embedding models fall apart www.alphaxiv.org/pdf/2508.21038

31/8/2025, 11:06:59 AM | 73 21 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

We had an end of summer party with people from every walk of life. Many new friendships and connections were made, a lot of good fun was had. More of that is needed.

31/8/2025, 5:59:32 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

Flowerchild is a trumpie, anti-LGBTQ troll.

31/8/2025, 5:57:14 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

Back the progressive people in all elections - push that message to the DNC. Keep writing, calling, emailing. As non-voters, for any reason: Remind them that if they don't vote there will be higher prices, no healthcare, no medicare/medicaid, and troops in the streets. Remind them repeatedly.

31/8/2025, 5:53:35 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

Democratic VOTERS want to fix and protect the democracy. It's the DNC and those politicians who like the big donors lining their pockets that are the issue.

31/8/2025, 5:48:17 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

I know a lot of men, not at all famous, who have this fantasy. Most don't hate Lesbians or women who don't indulge them. Snoop and his ilk are showing a sign of serious issues; more than patriarchy, it's misogyny. Women exist to please him, nothing more. Hateful creep.

31/8/2025, 5:44:14 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

I love seeing these hawks, except when they are checking out my chickens...

31/8/2025, 5:39:11 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Lovely thistle. I'd hate to have it my yard, though, looks really spikey.

31/8/2025, 5:18:09 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

😆 It has become insane. News of higher prices to come is popping up - veggies and fruit (no pickers) and meats (poor season, no packers) and anything imported that is also produced here but in much smaller quantities. I'm going on a rice quest next weekend, thinking 50 lbs or more should be good.

31/8/2025, 5:17:20 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

So far I have captured 1 type of wild critter in the dark - opossums. And my little dog's leg as dashed out the door and back in. But it is fun, and if I leave the camera going well into the morning I get some nice blurry shots of chickens and assorted birds. Time to move it to a new spot.

31/8/2025, 5:09:06 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

Lots of hope and wishes, but I believe he is golfing today. Do zombies golf?

30/8/2025, 6:43:15 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

Looks lovely - but HOT!

30/8/2025, 6:42:24 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

Been there. Also paper towel rack. Which is why I don't one any more, it did not survive the onslaught of 3 kittens. And curtains! I laughed before I cussed each time.

30/8/2025, 6:41:34 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MariBean (@maribean.bsky.social) reply parent

Pretty

30/8/2025, 6:38:05 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view