It also speaks volumes about privilege.
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It also speaks volumes about privilege.
We are in the situation that we are today because of people like Rand Paul. Let's not forget that.
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This is one of the covered seating areas at the top of the path.
🌱 This cell phone photo doesn't do justice to how gorgeous this pathway was at the San Francisco Botanical #Garden in Golden Gate Park. The stairs lead to a peaceful seating area.
Thank you.
Agreed! 😄
They're missing their families, their jobs, and likely taking a pay cut because of him.
“They just see us as little toy soldiers to put on the street to show some muscle.” The National Guard soldier pissed about Trump’s DC takeover.
That makes sense, because the topiary was perfect.
🌱 Visiting the 'Charles M. Schultz Museum' and 'The Walt Disney Family Museum' made this former animator's heart happy. The Snoopy topiary in front of the Schultz museum was adorable. It would be fun to grow a topiary in my own #garden, but wouldn't know where to begin (beyond growing the shrub).
We lost approximately 3 hours of our #vacation time trying to board various San Francisco trolleys, but only managed to get on one. It was daylight when we got in this line, and dark when we finally boarded one. We decided regular transit was the way to travel after that. #SanFrancisco #Trolley
It was nice. We visited the Schulz Museum in Santa Rosa and the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco. I was surprised how large, and gorgeous, the Golden Gate Park was. We walked through the Japanese Tea Garden and the 55-acre San Francisco Botanical Garden. Both are inside the park.
🌱 A holiday isn't complete without a visit to one or more gardens (we visited 2). The Japanese Tea #Garden in San Francisco is so well designed that we could take photos without the crowd appearing in them.
"If you want to fly, you have to flap your own wings!" ~Claire Williams
They see the dangers of it. The oligarchs have said, on video, that it could become dangerous. They know the monster they're creating. They just don't care as long as it lines their pocketbooks.
Such a cutie!
Not surprised. The state elected our former Attorney General to Governor, who won a majority of 99 lawsuits against Trump during Trump's first administration, for a reason. There was no doubt the Trump regime would come after Seattle.
The GOP base are off their rockers if they actually believe that the rebranding of a company logo is a political issue.
Customers have the power to help offset this problem, too, by returning books if they discover the author has utilized AI.
This news may be triggering to those who carry the shadow of abuse with them, due to the cold-hearted teachings of this man and his cronies. Please remember, you are not alone. There is an entire generation of people who are still working to overcome their pain.
I suspect they know this won't last, and the people filming is the reason they wear face masks. They don't want to be shunned by society when the regime falls, and it will. Even Hitler's regime fell after 12 years.
🌱 I haven't been in the garden for a few days, and I'm feeling the effects of that in my ability to cope with the state of the nation. If you're struggling, spend time with nature. It helps. This is a pot marigold (Calendula officinalis) that self-seeded in a walkway. #bloomscrolling #zone8b
It's disappointing to hear them complain about taxes, then see them have no shame when they take advantage of taxpayer dollars. It's a very entitled attitude.
I have witnessed this happen at the municipal level, so it doesn't surprise me that it happens at other levels of government. It's a disgusting practice.
AG Bondi should remember that the blue states they are threatening send more money to the federal government than they receive. www.usatoday.com/story/graphi...
Do you use Nightshade? I heard about it a while back, but I'm skeptical of any new technology. If you do use it, is there a way to view how AI will interpret your art?
The flowers are edible?
I suspect they would make money if they open up their platform for AI training. The survey asks if the artist would allow their art to be trained on, and another question asked if they would allow it to train on art if royalties were involved.
Patreon already allows AI art on the platform, which makes it harder to trust the art that is there.
🌱 It feels like no online space is safe for artists anymore, so this artist resorts to #bloomscrolling. Anyhoo, my artichoke bloom flopped over onto the hammock during the atmospheric river. We are grateful for cooler temps and lots of rain. #garden #Zone8b
I included my email because I want them to know that my responses came from a legitimate Patreon account.
It sure would be a shame if that survey was available to anyone who wants to share their thoughts on the matter… patreon.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Done. Thank you. I let them know I would leave Patreon if they implemented AI tools.
The ability to edit our posts?
Financing a grifter into office doesn't line up with Libertarian ideology. Neither does Peter Theil's concept of mass surveillance. Isn't it time we stop referring to the Silicon Valley oligarchs as "Libertarians"?
Fighting fire with fainting goats wasn't working. It's nice to see someone in power fight fire with fire.
Adults would harass Little League players 15+ years ago, during the years that my kids played. I can't imagine how bad the harassment is going to become if people are betting on Little League teams.
Laurel, Holly, Butterfly Bush and Ivy are often planted by Pacific Northwest gardeners, but now cause problems in our forests.
🌱 First bloom in the pond. #bloomscrolling #garden #Zone8b “Just like the lotus we too have the ability to rise from the mud, bloom out of the darkness and radiate into the world.” – Unknown
When I do that, my husband will ask "Didn't you look at the weather forecast?" Of course not, I was too busy watering. 😂
If you are referring to the Dems, they don't have control of the House nor the Senate. Not much they can do if judges won't back the US Constitution. And, it seems, there are some who are beholden to their campaign contributors. Late stage, or end stage capitalism, whichever this is, is pretty ugly.
Out of their league? Maybe. Or there are too many egos and grifters in the mix. The elected felon might be ruining well laid plans of people who had specific goals in mind. The Heritage Foundation's goals seemingly contradict those of billionaires who funded the party for their own personal gain.
It has a light earthy rose scent. The David Austin website, the breeder, describes it as "Old Rose, musk and myrrh".
🌱 'The Generous Gardener' blooming in evening shade. It's currently 93°F (33.89°C). Tomorrow's temperature is expected to drop by 19°F. Looking forward to cooler temps. #bloomscrolling #garden #Zone8b
To me, a weed is simply a plant that planted itself in the wrong place. These sweet peas are in a walkway where I push a wheelbarrow and drag a hose. I have to work around them because I don't want to damage them. I could transplant them, but they might not survive due to high temperatures.
Does anyone have recent photos of Mt. Baker? Mt. Tahoma/Rainier is looking pretty bare, too.
Wishing you well on your journey. I hope you experience many peaceful and tender moments during your visit with your brother.
🌱 Sweet peas in the late evening. Technically they are weeds since they self seeded in a pathway. I'm not removing them until I need to. Today was hot, with high humidity. The heat advisory continues until tomorrow evening. It's time to watch for powdery mildew. #bloomscrolling #garden #Zone8b
I find myself seeking out talent, beauty, kindness, and thoughtfulness as I become discouraged with the political state within the US. Thankfully, the City of Seattle is a beautiful place to find solace. America has many talented people who use their talents and create for the love of craft.
It's beautiful. Not sure why a florist wouldn't want to include that dahlia.
After the Northwest Yearly Meeting split, I watched some Quakers become part of a faith that looked more like Evangelicals. quakertheology.org/northwest-ye...
Not necessarily. Even the Quakers have become divided. Evangelical Quakers lean right wing. It was not uncommon for Fox News to be played on the TVs at the Quaker retirement center where my mother lived.
I hope you can find them. I bought mine as seedlings. I haven't tried to grow balloon flowers from seed yet.
🌱 This morning, in the #garden. Pink balloon flowers are blooming. They bloom later than the purple ones. Maybe it's their location. #bloomscrolling #Zone8b
It seems to be. One thing is certain, misogyny doesn't take a side, it is strong across the political spectrum.
Thank you. Please keep fighting for us, your constituents, and all of the American people.
Loved this stained glass window light box that's currently on display at the Seattle Art Museum. It is called "Windows: Peonies in the Wind" by American painter and stained glass designer John La Farge. This window was possibly made in 1889. #Seattle #Art #StainedGlass #bloomscrolling
Let's hope. Unfortunately AGI may sink us first. Even Peter Theil admitted AGI could be dangerous.
The rain is over. The sun is out. We were blessed to spend the afternoon with some happy little clouds and be inspired by art through the ages at the Seattle Art Museum. #Seattle #Art #Museum #FreeFirstThursday
That is WRONG!
We, your constituents, need you to fight against the cancellation of mRNA vaccine development. The HHS has gone off the rails.
Please fight against the cancellation of mRNA vaccine development.
Please fight hard against RFK Jr's cancellation mRNA development.
It's nice to have a place to garden in the winter, isn't it? We bought a Costco greenhouse after my mom passed so I could spend time with plants and soak up daylight. I've grown peas in the winter (I'm also in Western WA).
🌱 Flowers didn't exist in my #garden 5 years ago. I grew food. In 2015, as former friends embraced a political cult, I began to feel lost. Mom died in 2020. The past 10 years have been surreal. Flowers saved me. If you are struggling, focus on something that brings you joy. #bloomscrolling #Zone8b
Thank you for sharing the beautiful sentiment.
🌱 Thank you to everyone who post beautiful nature photos. I enjoy #bloomscrolling and seeing photos of nature, birds and wild animals. Your photos remind me that the earth is ultimately in control, despite the greed and hatred of mankind. This is Osteospermum growing in my front #garden. #Zone8b
And financed by unscrupulous billionaires.
We watched "The Penguin Lessons" last night. It's a good story, but the political scene feels disturbingly similar to what the US is going through right now.
The ending is both sad and happy. The coup lasted for 7 years.
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The rose garden used to be beautiful. Now it matches the aesthetics of a concrete jungle.
🌱 Last evening I harvested all of my comfrey, and tried to dig out the roots where I don't want comfrey to grow (a seemingly impossible task). In a few weeks I will have organic liquid fertilizer with a high NPK ratio. Comfrey dies back in the Autumn. Don't wait too long to harvest. #garden #Zone8b
You're not alone. It messed with me, too. I had to take a step back from some projects and give myself time/space to absorb it. The news feels surreal now.
🌱 I was overwhelmed trying to redesign and install the back gardens after the septic tank install that I didn't have time to plant one of my favorite flowers this Spring. Mother Nature helped me out, as I have quite a few self-seeded sunflowers to enjoy this year. #bloomscrolling #garden #Zone8b
🌱 I thought peony seeds were black, so I'm not sure what is going on here. This is the open seed pod of a woodland shade peony known as 'Paeonia mairei'. The pods are definitely unique. #bloomscrolling #garden #Zone8b
An update. I cancelled my Seedtime subscription. It didn't function the way I expected it to. For example, the projected transplanting or harvest times never matched my actual transplant/harvest times. I'll try Mother Earth's planner next.
I agree, although I can't help but wonder if schools are at fault here, too. We were required to buy phones for our kids when they were in 8th grade. Most kids had them, ours didn't. We were told they had to have a phone because they could not request to borrow a phone if they needed to call home.
🌱 Even the bees need a little peace. This is the 'Peace' rose. This little guy seems pretty happy pollinating the flowers. #bloomscrolling #garden #Zone8b
Thank you PBS for years of education and entertainment. Sesame Street, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, The Joy of Painting (Bob Ross), Walking with Dinosaurs, Reading Rainbow, Rick Steves's Europe and more had a positive impact on our family's lives. You will be missed.
What a fool. Whoever wrote this put the lives of those submariners at risk. In the past, the region those subs were in, was classified information. The wives didn't even know what part of the world their spouses were at. It would have been criminal to broadcast that information to the entire world.
The problem with R&D programs being cancelled is that the researchers move to other jobs, and the research gets archived. Even if the program starts up again in the future, there would be significant startup time to get the ball rolling again, along with new researchers to get up to speed.
This is a plea, to the UK, and to other countries, to challenge AI. You can regulate it. The United States would have to respond. Our corrupt government isn't going to stop AI from destroying creativity in the future, but you can create roadblocks that prevent it from becoming a worldwide problem.
AI has stolen the creative excitement, that I experienced, from future generations. Young people are losing hope.
I raised my kids in STEM activities. Led their robotics teams. Helped them develop a love for technology, too. I didn't understand the scope of destruction that AI would present until the DeviantArt debacle, which involved the initial theft of art.
My 20-something said I was lucky I had a career in an era when there was a future, when technology was fun. My intro to computers was writing simple code on a Commodore 64. I became an animator using 3D Studio Max, Alias Wavefront, Maya. Technology changed rapidly, and improvements were exciting.
🌱 It's time for the second flush. We don't get as many roses when they bloom again, but they're gorgeous nevertheless. This is 'Lady of Shallot' by David C. H. Austin. #bloomscrolling #garden #Zone8b
🌱 This young hydrangea is a little bit crispy from the heat, but still doing well. I hope the color of the flower stays the same as the plant matures. Our soil tends to be acidic and our hydrangea plants tend to turn blue. #bloomscrolling #garden #Zone8b
I'm an artist. I have been angry about AI ever since AI scraped art from a website called DeviantArt. I no longer post art on the internet. So yeah, I will alienate teachers and others who use AI. I despise AI so much I have a block list for those people. I don't support the theft of creative work.
🌱 Wishing you a beautiful day Bluesky. #Bloomscrolling #Garden #Zone8b
🌱 Comfrey. It grows like a weed, but it's a good weed. It's popping up all around my #garden. Comfrey makes an excellent liquid fertilizer that is high in potassium. #organic #fertilizer #Zone8b
The southwest style purses and wall hangings sound beautiful. Does she have an online website? I am definitely enjoying the macrame. It can feel like a workout, though, holding my arms in the air for a long time. I'm developing muscles in my arms and fingers that I didn't know I had.
Aw. So sweet. That stem is a big stick for such a little guy.
I have been working on an illustration and a macrame tapestry. I bounce back and forth between the two.
Beautiful. When did your water lilies start blooming? I'm still waiting for mine - no signs of any buds yet. I know mine bloom in summer, but can't recall what month they typically bloom in.
🌱 The #garden has been enjoying its rest from the heat. I have been enjoying my break from needing to water something every day. I haven't watered since the temperatures cooled off a few days ago. I have been working on a couple of creative projects to keep my spirits up. #bloomscrolling #Zone8b
Good for her. More Americans need to respond this way. It takes days for some families to find out why their loved one has disappeared. The trauma families go through due to ICE abduction should not be normalized in the US. She was brave trying to get a phone number so the family could be informed.
Turns out they slept in late. Lol. They're talking now.
🌱 The frogs are quiet tonight. #water #garden #pond #Zone8b
