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Part-time nephophile, traveler, for the birds
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So thankful

Parliament building from the Danube in Budapest.

It was mostly a peaceful protest in Austin until after hours according to the Austin Statesman.

I’m counting on Lisa Davis

In Austin

Waiting to see how he blames Biden for this one. Something, something, autopen

The Berlin Cathedral sunset kissed. From the Friedrichs Bridge to Museum Island

I have no idea what it will take to bring Pam Bondi down, but I can only hope Kilmar Abrego Garcia has the best representation possible.

This gnarly tree at Sam's Town Point, Austin, TX

Winston-Salem has such a vibrant arts district. Here's Jenna, by Cheryl Ann Lipstreu

Cherished my years volunteering as a host at the Umlauf gallery in Austin. I no longer remember who to credit for this installation. Loved the shadows cast.

Where my heart rests

Need me some Keith

Wisteria. It was ever-present during my recent Paris/Berlin visit and found this image from a past visit to Zilker Botanical Garden.

Orchids are eye candy. At Zilker Botanical Garden, Austin, TX

Work in progress. Such a softness with chalk. Round Rock, TX

Joni, you first...

If he has time to "stare at these four walls all day in DC" or worry about when Kash Patel is working out, Perhaps Dan Bongino isn't cut out for, or doing, his job.

Memory from Marina del Rey

Elon gets royally groked! Brilliant!

We’re giving it all away

As I was about to post about wandering the grounds of Cimetière Père Lachaise, I heard an announcement that the stolen bust of Jim Morrison, who’s buried there, has been found.

So enjoyed the 13th Arrondissement in Paris. At the end of the workday it seemed that everyone heading home had a baguette and fresh vegetables sticking out of a shopping bag. Up the hill from our sweet Airbnb was La Butte Aux Cailles(Quail Hill). Very bohemian. Lots of street art and outdoor cafes.

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Uplifted by this peace march from Budapest to Nagyvárad by Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar.

Beyond poor fuel efficiency, large ostentatious planes are a security risk, notes Richard Aboulafia, an aerospace consultant with Aerodynamic Advisory. “These things are big targets.” And bigger planes can only land on longer runways, limiting their usage. Forbes

This should get your attention

A brief escape from Texas to Paris and Berlin. Some images from our neighborhood in La Cité Florale.

A sunny display of prickly pear petals. Austin, TX

oh my god

Remembering this from Pam Bondi’s hearing. Adam Schiff was prophetic. She’s already crossed the line.

Showy Primrose. Austin, TX

Love this interview with Jeremy Workman. Go see Secret Mall Apartment if it comes to a theater near you. It's a piece of light.

New growth on the prickly pear. Austin, TX

Losing my Facebook page to hackers in late February, I missed some sad news from RI. 2 icons from my past have left the planet. John Rector and John "Mad" Peck.

Mushroom hunting in my photo library. Austin, TX.

A sign from Austin’s Hands Off. “They try to bury us. They forgot we are seeds”

Some of the early festivities at Hands Off Austin.