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Pope Francis was a force for good. He will be remembered for his empathy for the most vulnerable among us, his advocacy for action on climate change, and his leadership to make the Church a welcoming place for all — which made so many people feel seen.

#Photography #ClassicMono #EastCoastKin "Unhoused"

He was compassionate and humble. He cared deeply about immigrants, families suffering in war zones, the poor, those of other faiths and the LGBTQ+ community. He did not condemn or judge but urged us to love and care for each other. He was the best Pope of my life time. Thank you Pope Francis .

"What we are doing to the forests of the world is but a mirror reflection of what we're doing to ourselves and to one another." - Chris Maser

NEW: Dow plummets almost 1000 points, wiping $1.4 trillion off stocks. Dollar falls again; now at a 3 year low. Bond yields rise. Capital is fleeing. The US stock market is heading for its worst April since the Smoot-Hawley Tariffs & the Great Depression.

At a time when moral leadership has been in short supply in the world — when authoritarians and neofascists are pushing us into darkness — Pope Francis pointed toward the light. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/the-conscience-of-the-world

“This happens today: if the investments in the banks fall slightly… a tragedy… what can be done? But if people die of hunger, if they have nothing eat, if they have poor health, it does not matter! This is our crisis today!” -Pope Francis

Oh no - Monday is back 😲

Join us in sending birthday howls to Silas - he's officially an adult! 🎊 It's hard to believe Silas is 2; it seems like only yesterday he was a pipsqueak pup! We're so honored to be part of Silas' journey and we can't wait to see how the rest of his life unfolds. We love you, Silas!

Thinking of Zephyr + Alawa on what would have been their 14th birthday 💕 We miss them every day.

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#Photography #ClassicMono #EastCoastKin #Rabbit

#SundayYellow 🌿💛🏵️ #Flowers #bloomscrolling #NaturePhotography #Nature #Wildflowers #FlowerReport #EastCoastKin

#FlowerReport University of Tennessee, Chattanooga campus.

#FlowerReport: Gilroy, California, yesterday. peace. .

The last dish of camellias? Time will tell. #FlowerReport from VA #camellias #Bloomscrolling

Remembering Edie Sedgwick on her birthday 🎂 📷 Jerry Schatzberg, 1966 "She is at once Jean Harlow and Jean Seberg, as beautiful and nervous as a hummingbird, and just as alive." - Manohla Dargis

#FlowerReport: In Mountain View, California, this morning. A #Easter #Bee.

Welcome, interloper. A surprise Bleeding Heart has surfaced. #flowerreport

The first of this year’s irises #FlowerReport #california

Happy Easter! #FlowerReport #Flowers 🌸 #Art Henri Matisse - Harmony in Yellow 💛 (1927-1928)

I love this street mural. A dreamy vision of peace, hope and nurture. #photography #PhotographersUnited #photographersofbluesky #wall #streetphotography #flower #thephotohour #EastCoastKin #blueskyartists #blueskyphotography #BlueSkyArtShow #photooftheday #mural #peace #dream #street #grafitti

I saw so many beautiful gardens walking around the neighborhood in Arlington, Virginia, but these tulips bordering the sidewalk were especially striking. #FlowerReport 💙🌱

Happy Easter to those who celebrate! And to everyone, a day of sweet reflections, quiet hope, and a spirit of renewal. 🌸🌷🐥 (Hummingbird foraging for nectar in my coastal SoCal Garden.) 🌱 🪶 #CAPlants #Hummingbird #Birds #Plants #Gardening #Easter #FlowerReport

Beautiful! There are times when I wish #Smellovision was real! Lilacs *are* the scent of high springtime. 💐

I wasn’t going to put anything new in the ground this year, but September’s dahlia order arrived in the mail yesterday, and I’m SO EXCITED. Stock images from Swan Island, in descending order of bloom size. Watch this space for late summer #FlowerReport. 🌱

#FlowerReport #Easter #Springtime: From a few days ago in Gilroy, California.

Some tulips looking splendid in the Easter sunshine. Happy Easter everyone 🐣

Back in the days when Presidents were normal human beings!

#Easter flowers with wishes for a peaceful blessed Sunday. #FlowerReport

Machine embroidered artwork by Alison Holt, UK textile artist #WomensArt #Spring

Snow bunnies.

#FlowerReport for this Sunday morning 🌄☕. Happy Easter 🐰🐣🙏 Coastal SC 🌅💓💓🌷🦋💫🌺🌸💮💐💐💐💐💐💐🌷💓🦋🦋🦋🦋🙏🫶

Tyrants prey on people who feel unsafe, vulnerable, and alone. But when we find ourselves surrounded by courageous people and brave institutions, we can more easily find courage inside ourselves. This is the beauty of solidarity.

Easter Sunday #FlowerReport: Sanguinaria canadensis, also known as bloodroot, is a spring wildflower native to eastern and midwestern North America.These are among the first flowers to unfurl around my ancient home each spring, as they did last week. Best and kindest regards from S WI. 🪺

Around my autumn garden, south coast NSW. #FlowerReport

Incredible.

Lovely Lilacs, dainty violets, and a pair of Goldfinches for your #FlowerReport today! Stay strong!! 🌸💐🌸✨

Some tulips that I was able to save from the deer for this Easter #FlowerReport from N NJ 🐣🦌

Some of my late grandmother’s 90-year-old orchids for #Easter. My mom still keeps them growing strong. #FlowerReport #Bloomscrolling

Peace be with you, Friends 🌱

Wishing you a beautiful Sunday🦋 #StunDay #EastCoastKin #BlueSkyArt #ArtistsofBlueSky #Botanical #FlowerPhotography #BloomScrolling

The azaleas have arrived! 🌸🌸🌸 #nature #photography #flowers #azaleas #bloomscrolling #spring #blossoms

Purple bluebells

In my garden. A poppy. #BloomScrolling #photography #EastCoastKin