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This two-story tall star magnolia tree’s blooms are making my days better.

“To oppose tyranny is to stand behind democracy and remind our elected officials that we, the people, are who they’re elected to serve, not themselves. The events over the past month have been built to exhaust us, to break our wills. But we are the American people. We will not break.”

West Virginian explorers traditional handcrafts with the “heirloom” fabric of 21st C

I took my own, amateur shot of some 3-inch, dusty mushrooms. They sprouted atop a banana plant chopped down after the surprise snow storm that hit these parts in January.

Of necessity, back to books and rug hooking. The epigenetics book is fascinating.

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Caroline Kennedy on RFK Jr. His whole family has come out against his nomination. NO one knows him better than them. 👂🏻👂🏻👂🏻 www.instagram.com/p/DFYL36XRNz...

The administration took down the reproductive rights website that women need access to. So The Skimm bought a url and brought the content back. Pass this on! Go to reproductiverightsdotgov.com

Remember what the Bishop said

#neworleans #snow

EPIC snowfall happening in New Orleans and across the south. Enjoying this day!

This is for all the folks who are posting incredible pictures of mushrooms outdoors that I like so much. I took this picture of conjoined white button mushrooms bought in a grocery store pack. I have no idea how common an occurrence it is.

"Tolerance becomes a crime when applied to evil." Thomas Mann

I think I want to read these: from The NY Times list of 100 Most Notable Books of 2024. What sayest thou?

Books are the closest we can come to living more than one lifetime.

People in India knitting giant sweaters for rescued elephants to protect them from the cold weather

A good morning for hand quilting and listening to stories..

I have a second hand connection to this Gaza pediatrician. He has no time for politics of any sort. He is dedicated to his family and his young patients. That is all. #freedrhussamabusafiya

This came to mind- lichen binoculars

This little hat knitted for my grandchild came out so well! Of course it’s the dyed cotton yarn that did a lot of the work.

I'm finding some of the wonderful people I used to follow on the other place and *Oh wow Natee is on here!!* My day is made. And painting with beetroot water!! Just look at that exquisite detail!

#booksky 💙📚 Anyone reading this amazing book?

Listened to these two interesting books while twinning.