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Adventurer’s heart, poet’s soul, Pillsbury Doughboy’s body. Writing, photos, hiking, nature. U. of Chicago alum. No DMs unless I know you. #PublicLands 📚📝📷🥾🦋🐝🇺🇦🇨🇦 slywy.com https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=slywy&verif
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I grew up near Buffalo during the Sabres' French Connection years. I am always moved when I hear "O Canada." Remember going across the Peace Bridge and the friendly agents who wished us a good visit. Long ago and far away . . . #OCanada

youtu.be/gFyj1XVMlz4 #seasmoke #lakemichigan #greatlakes #hydeparkchicago #subzero

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Horse sculpture at Bridgeport Art Center in Chicago #publicart #sculpture #whimsicalart #Chicagoart #Chicago #Bridgeport

Sculpture in front of Bridgeport Art Center in Chicago, taken after a visit to the Chicago Maritime Museum. #publicart #sculpture #whimsicalart #Chicagoart #Chicago #Bridgeport

This goofy-looking painted lady entertained me for quite a while, then suddenly started flapping its wings frantically. A crab spider hidden in the butterfly bush killed it. #butterflies #insects #pollinators #paintedlady

#Chicagoskyline #downtownChicago #sunset

Female white-banded crab spider at Indian Ridge Marsh in Chicago. 8/27/2023 #insects #invertebrates #Chicago #ChicagoParkDistrict

Coyote at Big Marsh Park, part of the Chicago Park District. #coyote #Chicago #Chicagowildlife #ChicagoParkDistrict #BigMarshPark #Calumet youtu.be/Q98LAzJ8loY?...

#JimmyCarter #PresidentCarter #Respect

Merry Christmas, @thatgirltasha.bsky.social & @toxicmicroceleb.bsky.social So, Joel or Mike? 😄

Morton Arboretum #Illumination 2024 highlights minus #Treemagination. youtu.be/A7VRetwvQkw

#Treemagination, my favorite part of #Illumination 2024 at Morton Arboretum. youtu.be/OHLPLiOZnpI

Prescribed burn at Northerly Island. #prescribedburn #Chicago

Easy rider. #periodicalcicada #periodicalcicadas #BroodXIII

Magicicicada memories. #periodicalcicada #periodicalcicadas #BroodXIII

Accidental photo. Bright spot is the #moon. I don’t know what else is going on here.

I honestly don't know how active I'll be here in the short term, but I think if trends continue on the platform-that-shall-not-be-named, my audience there will dwindle a lot & this will become the primary platform. If you appreciate my info/insights, you can help by letting folks know I'm here. 🙂

Years ago I was searching my dad's name and found these on a site that archives auction (but this wasn't eBay). This is a WWII V-Mail from my dad to his sister. I have no idea who it was sold to, but would love to find out. #wwii #vmail #v-mail #schirf

#slimemold 😍

Project Owlnet #owl #sawwhetowl

Cloud, moon, and rabbit

10/24/2024 #autumn #promontorypoint #hydeparkchicago #lakemichigan

#sunrise #lakemichigan #hydeparkchicago

Promontory Point, Hyde Park, Chicago.