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goatbells.bsky.social
Retired from corp world, now PNW philosopher hiker with camera working on living better
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New rule - if woman is punished, so is the man whose sperm impregnated her - no exception. that would change the minds of whacked out male egoism, exceptionalism

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Why not? www.spakethekestrel.blog/2025/02/23/w... Acquiring cultural artifacts, practices and mental models is essential to my own ever-evolving consciousness (and my connections to the world) - too many people argue against cultural cross-pollination and borrowing - i ask 'why not'? #philosophy

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they may make ugly sounds and fly oddly but boy, can they dance when they want to ... #greatblueheron

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this is cool ... who would have thought that banding birds helps us know age without bothering them again 74+ years and 30 hatchlings ... what a woman!

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Didn’t want to drive: Pisgah Magic goatbells.blog?p=584 I just couldn't force myself to drive to hike today ... and Mt. Pisgah Magic made it all so perfect ... driving 10 minutes for scenes like that and 15+ miles hiked in 50 degree sunshine - bliss #hiking #hikingOregon

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Friends on misty Spencer Butte goatbells.blog?p=572 what a day - birds, deer, this little person eating on a wonderful perch ... perfect way to spend a few miles on a misty winter's day #hiking #hikeOregon

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Connections matter – between people not technology www.spakethekestrel.blog/2025/02/17/c... #philosophy Outcomes from technology and AI are up to us ... our choice I choose love, compassion, magic and human connections ... that's living! Thanks to @thedispatchmedia.bsky.social - a great post!

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Altra Lone Peak WP – RECORD! goatbells.blog?p=559 >500 miles on Altra Lone Peak 7 WP trail runners (hiking) - after swapping from Topo Athletic shoes to Altra - very happy. As good as Topo's for me feet, but they last longer! Happy Feet! (just add Darn Tough socks) #hiking

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Reciprocity is not transactional www.spakethekestrel.blog/2025/02/12/r... This distinction is key imho ... I think the world and all of us would be much happier if we all started practicing reciprocity as much as possible! #philosophy #ethics

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Moon shadow sunrise on Pisgah goatbells.blog?p=545 As the moon set, heading up the hill my moon shadow got there first on cold Willamette Valley morning #hiking #hikingOregon

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this is just so cool

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Change of direction rather than conflict www.spakethekestrel.blog/2025/02/07/c... Great example of peaceful co-existence and how easy it can be done - lessons we can all learn from these days! #peace

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The House Republicans listed below are vulnerable in 2026. They will only vote to cut our benefits if they think no one is watching. If you live in these districts, or know anyone who does, CALL NOW and tell them to keep their hands off Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid!

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Cold icy Ridgeline with foothills snow goatbells.blog?p=529 It's not hiking in the snow, it's driving to the trailhead in the snow - and snow crept ever closer to the valley floor last night ... safer to stay in the valley and be treated with this on Ridgeline Trail #hiking #hikingOregon

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Cold right-side up air on Pisgah goatbells.blog?p=503 Oregon air right-sided with colder air at higher elevations and fog too ... but still freezing Another hike <15 min away from home - carbon karma goodness wandering around wonderful Mt. Pisgah Howard Buford Rec #hiking #hikingOregon

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brillant wisdom

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Ice crystal palace on Ridgeline Trail goatbells.blog?p=483 trailside ice reflected my headlamp making ice crystal palace on the ground and underbrush ... from Spencer Butte top, the cascades covered in snow ... all within 15 min drive from front door. #hiking #hikingOregon

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Veils and doors – both! www.spakethekestrel.blog/2025/01/28/v... They are not the same but both require practice and both can be removed #philosophy #meditation

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Experiment: Muting for calmness Muted key political figures and terms I just do not want to see in my BlueSky feed ... I want content that matters to me, not propaganda - if this works, more words / phrases will be muted - key question: is muting more powerful than following :)

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An Inversion on Mary’s Peak goatbells.blog?p=472 A great January day hike rambling around with ... Weather art, silent forests and views along the cascade spine from Rainer to Diamond and boats on pacific ocean ... oh OREGON! #hiking #hikingOregon

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