We will NOT be distracted. Release the Epstein files!
I used to grow milkweed for the Monarch butterflies. I hug trees and I like to take photographs of nature, insects, animals, and birds. I try to be a good human. Located in Southwestern Arizona.
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We will NOT be distracted. Release the Epstein files!
Dont forget, TOMORROW morning! On this first day of the new month, don't forget to say 'rabbit, rabbit, rabbit' when you first wake (and before you utter another word). Saying rabbit x 3 is an old custom across the Brittish Isles/Celtic Lands meant to ensure a month of good luck!
Did you get more rain?
Gorgeous!
Sorry for delay in reply. Well, 4 shrubs got pretty roughed up, the pool nearly overflowed, and it rained way too much on my epiphyllum, and it is not doing well atall. I guess it could have been worse. You mean lots of damage?
Kevin made my mom's most favorite dessert, fresh peach shortcake.
You deserve someone who wants to know the names of all your plants.
Took this photo at sunset. The current moon phase for August 31st, 2025, is the First Quarter phase. On this day, the moon is 8.19 days old and 52.16% illuminated with a tilt of 119.024°. The "approximate" distance from Earth to the moon is 402,382.29 km, and the moon sign is Sagittarius.
Last year on this date, it was raining out in the desert at sunset. #Arizona
So sad
Four years ago, we released this beautiful female Monarch butterfly. We named her patty in honor of my mom's birthday. #MonarchRanch #PlantMilkweed
Our #SongOfTheDay is dedicated to the memory of my mother. Today would have been her 81st birthday. Her name wasn't Irene, but she used to say "Goodnight Irene" before we hung up our telephone calls. Miss ya, ma💔 The Weavers - Goodnight Irene youtu.be/MSDyiUBrUSk?...
That is beautiful!
Welcome to Super Seabird Sunday where we ask you to share photos, videos and artwork of seabirds like these Arctic Terns at Dawn over the Isle of May. Volume up :) let’s see what you have? #SuperSeabirdSunday
That hurts to see
The current moon phase for August 30th, 2025, is the Waning Crescent phase. On this day, the moon is 7.16 days old and 42.28% illuminated with a tilt of 127.13°. The "approximate" distance from Earth to the moon is 404,127.10 km, and the moon sign is Scorpio.
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Ladybird beetle
That time I sat in a (replica) eagle nest.
Pear picking at O'Dells (now Highlands), Julian, California
Try and find the beauty every day.
Grandma's rose
Ladybird beetle larvae. #organic #gardening
California sunset
Teeny tiny baby lizard
Giant swallowtail butterfly flying over our little #MonarchRanch. #NotAMonarch
We had a friend who had sold his winery and farm. He wasn't able to harvest all his Sangiovese grapes, so he invited us to pick as many as we wanted. They made fabulous juice, and the jelly was the most gorgeous color. It was hard work, but was the tastiest grape jelly I've ever had.
Hoverfly larvae are voracious aphid eaters. #organic #gardening. #MonarchRanch
I used to sit next to the Milkweed to try and get pictures of Monarchs flying above me. #MonarchRanch #PlantMilkweed
Tachinid fly. A caterpillars' worst nightmare.
Stephanomeria
Bumble!!! I used to get so excited to see one.
A couple of fat Monarch caterpillars and a Male butterfly. #MonarchRanch #PlantMilkweed
Plumeria
California poppy (Eschscholzia californica).
That time I saw some Figeater beetles (Cotinis mutabilis) in the yard, so I put out some rotting pears as a snack. #BeKind
"This is the first time in my life farming that I still have crop in my bins that I can’t sell..." www.kait8.com/2025/08/27/w...
Teton County, Idaho commissioners poised to oppose selling 160 acres in billionaire's sights Overwhelming public opposition shapes commissioners' forthcoming position. www.jhnewsandguide.com/news/environ...
Saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Rossiter, who told the stories of the many forgotten and underappreciated women of science. Like many women of her generation, she survived academia by developing a tough exterior, but her support for jr women, myself included, was unwavering. RIP, Margaret.
It’s #caturday so let me introduce you to Bob! He’s a handsome FIV+ 9 year old who likes other cats. Avail near Sacramento at Bradshaw animal shelter. SO SQUISHY! Can you share @fishtopher.bsky.social @missybbbobtail.bsky.social @catsofyore.bsky.social
Some nice late summer blooms.
Petition to the U.S. House: We urge you to sign the discharge petition and force a vote on releasing the Epstein Files. act.demandprogress.org/sign/force_e...
#SongOfTheDay Ozzy Osbourne - All My Life youtu.be/nkNkBQJ3clQ?... 🎵🎶I was standing at the edge Looking down at the drink in my hand And it looked back at me, saying "How in the hell have you been?"🎶🎵
Have you ever seen an American #badger take a dust bath? #cameratrap
Wow!
Hey, does anybody know what this symbol means?
Malkuth sigil?
Went to the SPCA to visit the dogs. Tag yourself. I’m “loves slow walks + good food.”
They are quite a lovely color!
😯 .
He has been trying to tell you that cushion has been talking behind his back, and he had to show it what's what. 😉🤣
What a silly kittyface 🥰❤️🐈
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A dear friend passed away. Juanita saved the life of my great-niece. Without her, I would not have known my niece had passed away, nor would I have known how to find and rescue her daughter, Zoey, from the drug addicts who had her. I will always be eternally grateful. Godspeed, Juanita. 🙏🕊
The current moon phase for August 29th, 2025, is the Waxing Crescent phase. On this day, the moon is 6.12 days old and 32.75% illuminated with a tilt of 134.887°. The "approximate" distance from Earth to the moon is 404,505.63 km, and the moon sign is Scorpio.
#SongOfTheDay Ozzy Osbourne - Ordinary Man youtu.be/dBF78tA443A?... 🎵🎶They tried to kill my rock and roll Just remember I'm still here for you I don't wanna say goodbye When I do, you'll be alright After all, I did it all for you🎶🎵
I bet that was a fantastic show!
Nature & bird watching walks in the Cascade Ranges BC 🇨🇦 late August as the colours change in the warm autumn air - summer flowers turn to seed heads for cute chipmunks - wonderful time of year 💜🍂🍁🍂💜 My Blog & YouTube links - I’d love any support 🥰 bio.link/pacificnorth...
I just call him orange turd.
The current moon phase for August 28th, 2025, is the Waxing Crescent phase. On this day, the moon is 5.09 days old and 23.88% illuminated with a tilt of 141.788°. The "approximate" distance from Earth to the moon is 403,584.98 km, and the moon sign is Scorpio.
Beautiful clouds just before sunset.
Wow! They are beautiful!
I used to have lunch up there once in a while between dog walk jobs. I miss seeing Scrub jays.
Clouds. Now and then.
Last year on this date, the yard lizards were shedding.
Milkweed seeds. #PlantMilkweed!
A very worn female Monarch butterfly nectaring on Asclepias curassavica at our little #MonarchRanch. #PlantMilkweed
#TreesMatter
Sugar Rush Peach hot peppers (Capsicum baccatum) grown from Baker Creek Seeds.
Antonelli's Deli in El Cajon,California. Number 3, add hard salami. Boy, oh boy, do I miss their sandwiches!
Tomato hornworm (Manduca quinquemaculata).
A couple of Scrub Jays and the view from their territory atop Mount Soledad in La Jolla, California. #Skreet
Honeybee on Stephanomeria.
Monarch chrysalis and the Male Monarch butterfly that eclosed that day. Also, a very young caterpillar (aphid for scale). #MonarchRanch #PlantMilkweed
Skipperrrrrrrr! Eufala Skipper (Lerodea eufala)
Possibly crested duck hybrid? At Lake Murray, La Mesa, California.
I am so tired of finding dead birds in the yard💔😭. It really makes me so very sad. Unknown, its cause of death. But this precious one got a right and proper burial.
#SongOfTheDay Ozzy Osbourne- The Almighty Dollar youtu.be/b75Fz8CqAW4?... 🎵🎶Poison the air that we breathe Change your industrial need Destroy the soul that you steal, the radiation is real Beat fate, too late, you built and fueled the fire🎶🎵
Spectacular! The blues are so difficult to photograph. Bravo!!
I enjoyed chasing this little one around for the best shot… 🇪🇸 Common Zebra Blue 🦓 💙 (aka Lang’s Short-tailed Blue) #TeamMoth #NatureWithin
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I think about this sometimes.
Yes, that.
Is this what the southeast feels like? It was miserable.
Here's what is growing at my house on August 27, 2025. #Arizona
Zelotes
Praying mantis
I always thought that well-worn Monarchs with tattered wings were the most beautiful butterflies. It was always surprising how much wing could be lost, and they were still able to fly. #MonarchRanch #PlantMilkweed
Volunteer Celosia
Salt marsh moth caterpillar (Estigmene acrea). AKA #FuzzyMcFuzzFace #MonarchRanch #NotAMonarch
Lots of unstable air to the southeast of me. #AZwx #Monsoon
On this date in 2019, I finally got to see Heart in concert. Went specifically to hear Dog And Butterfly, which I have loved since I was a teenager. #IMissLiveMusic
On this date in 2019, Joan Jett. It was my first time seeing her, and she sounded fantastic. It was an awesome show, she opened for Heart. (See next post). #IMissLiveMusic
Gray Hairstreak (Strymon melinus). #MonarchRanch #NotAMonarch
I loved her hair color.
Giant Swallowtail (Papilio cresphontes)
Stephanomeria!
